Since 1982, The Wood Companies has been dedicated to preserving the history of the Short North Arts District and nurturing local arts, as they renovate, restore, and develop the community. The Wood Companies has led the way in transforming the Short North from the dilapidated area it once was into the lively, eclectic district it is today. In partnership with their tenants, shopkeepers, startups and restauranteurs, Wood remains devoted to supporting and fostering the Short North to ensure it remains one of the great Midwest neighborhoods to live, work, and play.