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Similar situation, but I've always really liked the "addition" of keeping the smokestack and repurposing it like they did with the old Municipal Power & Light building in Columbus. Looks awesome even when driving by on I-670 through town.

I hope in future years, there is development on the North/South lots to connect the storefronts/businesses between Town and Rich streets. It will just make the cohesiveness of the continually urbanizing neighborhood better IMO. I get down to Franklinton weekly, and lately when walking around, there is one lot of land, that I'm sure is prime for development, however every time I walk by it it feels like it would make a great little park for the area. It already has some good mature trees. It would just need some parklike attention with lamps, maybe a path or two, flower beds, benches and a fountain. The red in my screen shot would be great future development lots, but the green is the park space I'd love to see built out.

I know it's "corporate/commercial" but I think an Orange Theory would kill it down in Franklinton, I know it would be the one I change over to. Right now you have to go either to Grandview, Short North or even Hilliard on this side of town.

Doing a quick search, it looks like Ohio currently has 181 data centers, which places it 5th nationally. Sounds like it's poised to keep growing too.

Unrelated to Merchant Tower, but I recently came across this skyline picture and we don't see it from this vantage point very often. Several of the larger buildings over by Nationwide/William Green/Plaza 3/Encova etc.... missing of course, but still a cool/different view.

Has construction started on this facility already?

I've gone a few times, mostly for drinks/small plates, but it is very good! They keep a French 75 on tap, my husband loves that lol If you like deviled eggs and truffel, they have a very yummy app as well as these cheese puff pastry things. "Things" is so French I know lol Inside is actually quite small, but with the patio with the awning, it's a great spot on a nice weather day!! Definitely check it out!! Hanks across the street also is great!! They have a good happy hour in their lounge area from 4-6.

Was impressed to see Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Delaware and even Grove City all add above or close to 1,000+ each!! Lots of momentum in the Columbus metro, which is not necessarily new news, but still great to see!! 4,620 combined :)

It houses the Contemporary Theater of Ohio (formerly called CATCO) which just celebrated 40 years. We are subscribers and they put on some great performances with very current and real subject matters!! You should attend a show sometime! :) "The Last Five Years" is about to open next weekend. I've also attended a few events for BalletMet here in the past. Not sure if they still use the Davidson theater or not. https://www.thecontemporaryohio.org/

Reading Terminal in Philly is by far my favorite market!! My company is headquartered in Philly and I do an annual trip there and always hit up this place!!! When you go down to the construction site now, it really is impressive how much of an impact this building has already, the scale is very bold when you're in the area.

Was visiting North Market last night before the Blue Jackets match and snagged these closeups...

Originally it said Q1 2025, and I do see on the investor website it now quotes Q2 2025, so it still must be relatively soon. I'll keep my eye out for a pre-leasing site hopefully soon.

I have a friend moving back to Columbus after a few years down in Florida. They are looking at downtown apartments. Do we know if the Continental Center conversion project has a website yet? You'd think they'd like to start pre-leasing soon with it scheduled to be completed in the next few months. Wasn't sure if anyone had info on a website.

I think ultimately over the next few years, Intel and specifically this site will get bought out by a competitor. Many rumors/hints that TSCM wants to shift/move their fabs out of Taiwan before China inevitably encroaches on them. Whomever the competitor is, I still feel this site in the end does get completed when all is said and done.

I heard rumblings recently from friends that live a few blocks within this that the VV Commission called the original standing structure "historic" and would not allow them to demo and build up to the sidewalks. An absolute joke...