Community weighs in on future of Latitude Five25 building [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For over a year, the Latitude Five25 apartments have stood vacant after burst pipes caused heating and electrical problems, displacing the tenants who lived there. 

On Thursday night, the community came together to discuss whether the towers should be torn down, rehabbed or reconfigured.

Many community members living on the east side are passionate about the buildings, also known as the Sawyer Towers. They feel it’s important to play a role in determining what happens to them.

The towers, built in the 1960s have become landmarks in the community, according to those who live there.

Representatives from the Columbus City Attorney’s office joined in on the conversation Thursday night, explaining some of the challenges of redeveloping the site. They said they’re hopeful to receive solid proposals from developers that will help in revamping the towers into a …