For three years, HR&A led the downtown development efforts for the City of Columbus, Ohio as its development manager. HR&A secured substantial funding from both public and private sectors for a planned development of a $250 million mixed-use project. The area includes a riverfront park, an arts district, a baseball stadium, and a redesign of the Lazarus building and the city's amphitheater. HR&A raised $10 million from private industries and secured an additional $10 million per year for ten years from the city. HR&A maintained project schedules, obtained major financing, coordinated efforts between the mayor's office and the development team, and was responsible for all public interface, including obtaining public approvals.