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BIA Parade showcases new builds across central Ohio

Since 1952, the Building Industry Association has brought homebuyers and builders together through its Parade of Homes. The largest showcase of new homes in central Ohio, the Parade showcases about 50 new builds each year.

In previous years, the builds have been centered on one street in a single community. However, in 2021, the Parade underwent a vast expansion to showcase homes throughout the greater Columbus area. Now, each edition of the Parade includes homes in four quadrants of central Ohio: northwest, northeast, southwest and southeast. Within the quadrants, homes are spread across multiple communities as well.

The Parade includes three categories highlighting different aspects of homebuilding: new builds, featured communities and dream homes. The feature development this year is Beulah Park, just a short walk from Grove City Town Center. This new community has something for everyone, and offers several different living styles including a luxury condo from Epcon Communities.

Grove City also features builds by Fischer Homes and D.R. Horton. The Fischer Homes build – located off Jackson Pike – showcases five different customization options the company can accommodate for a custom build project, allowing the homeowner to make the home their own. The D.R. Horton home is situated in the new Trail View Run community, which

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1. Visit a home on the BIA Parade. 2. Scan the QR code in the entry of the home. 3. Enter your name and contact info for a chance to WIN!

New to the Parade this year: A unique QR code is positioned in each Parade home. Scan the QR code, fill out the online form to enter for a chance to win a Cambria prize package.

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To get specifics on the homes in this year’s parade, visit www.biaparade.com.

CityScene Media Group, publisher of Discover Grove City Magazine, partnered with the BIA to create the Official Event Guide for the 2022 Parade. Guides are distributed at Parade homes and a digital version with all tour home addresses can be accessed for free at www.cityscenecolumbus.com.

The Parade begins Sept. 15 and runs Thursday to Sunday through Oct. 2. Map out your day, explore the area and build your dream home!

Megan Roth is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mroth@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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