# Braun nominates downtown Columbus for Opportunity Zone designation

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.129Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:19:54.320Z
Original source: [The Republic News](https://www.therepublic.com/2026/09/30/braun-nominates-downtown-columbus-for-opportunity-zone-designation/)
Source published: 2026-09-30T07:00:00.000Z
Type: News
Topics: OZ Funds

The Republic reported that Indiana Governor Mike Braun nominated downtown Columbus for Opportunity Zone designation. The nomination is connected to the city's Downtown 2030 implementation plans, including efforts to attract private capital for housing, hospitality and redevelopment.

The article identifies redevelopment around western Fourth Street, including the former Sears property, as part of the wider planning context. Treasury certification was still required before the proposed designation could take effect in January 2027. Local officials described the program as a possible additional financing channel rather than a committed source of project funding.

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