Zoning and land use

Source: City of Columbus, Planning Division - Near East Area Plan

You can see a few clear patterns in the zoning for the Near East Side.  Broad Street is zoned primarily for apartments and offices (mixed use), while Main Street is primarily a commercial corridor.  In between, it is primarily residential, with pockets of commercial throughout.  The majority of the neighborhood is for single family, but there are many apartment and multifamily options as well.

Source: City of Columbus, Planning Division - Near East Area Plan

Historic Compatibility
Newer construction should strive for compatibility, but not direct imitation of what once was.  Overall, the character should feel the same.