Welcome to the 2021 BIA Parade of Homes! For nearly 70 years, the BIA has hosted the Parade of Homes, and during that time, it has become the premier showcase of new homes in the Midwest. Like many things in our world, the leadership of the BIA took the opportunity of 2020 to examine this event and determine if it was truly meeting its ultimate goal, which is to connect homebuyers with the great builders in central Ohio and to showcase the latest trends and opportunities that a new home can bring. We believe this year’s Parade of Homes hits that mark as we move to become more accessible to homebuyers throughout the region. The first change that you will notice is that this year’s Parade of Homes features homes and communities throughout central Ohio. According to the latest U.S. Census, the Columbus region is the fastest-growing region in the Midwest. Our leaders thought it was important that homebuyers have access to new home opportunities in the communities where they want to live. The second change is that you will see more variety in the type of home featured in the Parade of Homes. The building community in central Ohio is second to none. The desire to showcase different types of homes at various price points was something that we heard consistently from our builders and the public. In alignment with the changes mentioned earlier is our emphasis on how the Parade is presented to the public. Our new partnership with CityScene Media Group has brought energy and excitement to the Parade, which you will see as you read this Event Guide. Moreover, in understanding that more and more homebuyers are utilizing digital tools as part of their home search, we have revamped BIAparade.com to showcase the many great homes in the Parade. The website will remain active throughout the year so homebuyers can quickly identify their dream home. What has not changed in the Parade of Homes is the commitment that the central Ohio homebuilding industry has made to provide the best homes for our neighbors. The Parade of Homes is our industry’s opportunity to do just that. I want to thank our Presenting Sponsor, James Hardie Building Products, as well as First Mutual of Omaha and Pella Windows and Doors, for their generous support of this event. Most importantly, I want to thank the members of the BIA. During a time of great uncertainty, the residential construction industry was labeled an essential industry. Our members continued to work tirelessly in the field, building more homes for more of our neighbors than in the previous 15 years. Your commitment to our region and our industry is profound and appreciated. Sincerely, Jon Melchi Executive Director BIA of Central Ohio
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