'So it's not always about downtown or the Short North area,' she said. Miglionico said it's a push to make the area a destination spot. It's already partnered with restaurants Dirty Franks and Mikey's Late-Night Slice. Miglionico said the casino will continue to partner with local businesses. Since then, businesses have come and gone.īut Franklin Township trustees see a new Hollywood Casino hotel as a win for the west side. 'We are looking at building up the west side and looking forward to doing many great things in the community due to Hollywood Casino.' 'We are looking forward to a great relationship,' then-Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman said in October 2012. The casino is already making plans for that, but what impact will a hotel have on the community?