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A self-erecting tower crane is in place now at Greenhouse. I’m guessing the operator maneuvers it remotely?

You're forgetting the Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins at Como and High!

Amtrak Gains Support For Union Station And Regional Rail Expansion From Across The Midwest https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/11/amtrak-gains-support-for-union-station-and-regional-rail-expansion-from-across-the-midwest.html More here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/chicagos-union-station-center-unified-push-biden-infrastructure-funding-crains-juice

View of the med center from the Moxy in the SN. Photo by my brother.

View from C30

We certainly need more housing but man, these are like 80s and 90s era apartment complexes like Chestnut Hill in Gahanna. Common designers, up your game!!

The field guys usually don't know what's planned or they've been told to keep quiet. Per the County Auditor, all these parcels are owned by Urban Smart Growth, the same firm that owns 400 W Rich.

Could this be a new project. Geotechnical drill rigs are often harbingers of good news! I noticed this area taped off some time ago.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this funding is for build out of spaces that were originally planned to be shell space.

Stopped at Kroger on my way to work. The 2nd level of framing is up. It’s amazing how much this minimal height changes the feel of the parking lot. It already feels more enclosed. Basement excavation was ongoing at the project north of 7th. This will further enclose the area.

^I noticed the two cranes on site have been re-erected and active for several weeks now.

I can see it, but the two ells facing High St were further apart.

I'm within Columbus' city limits in the Clintonville neighborhood. You could go for a variance, but it's hard to get from what I understand. The question pops up every now and then on the Clintonville FB group. There is interest for ADUs in the neighborhood.

Columbus is revamping its zoning code. Hopefully, the new code will allow Additional Dwelling Units (ADU). A two story garage off an alley was built recently in my neighborhood. The building permit specifically stated a dwelling unit was not allowed. That's a shame because it would be a nice source of income for the homeowner. Here's an update from Chicago which launched an ADU pilot program 6 months ago: https://chicagoyimby.com/2022/11/deep-dive-into-chicagos-additional-dwelling-unit-adu-ordinance-after-six-months.html

The difference being this project is in the City of Columbus and the 4-story was in Grandview Heights.

Tower cranes at dawn

Well, that sucks. I know someone who lived there years ago and recall it was a pretty nice place. Per the County Auditor, the Wagbros LLC only owns the two buildings mid-block. The grass lot and building at 3rd and Broadview is owned by someone else. I'm assuming Wagbros is related to Wagonbrenner / Thrive?

These workers, 12 stories up on boom lifts, make me nervous.

My two cents: Negating the long term sustainability of Clintonville actually goes against the Strong Towns' theory. Clintonville south of Whetstone Park is a streetcar suburb with the bones required to follow the Strong Towns model. Yes, High St needs a lot of help - it's too wide between Torrance and Dodridge. I hope the recently approved 5 story at Weber and High is the start of a revitalization period for the commercial corridor. South of Broadway there is a mix of building types (single family, doubles and 4 unit buildings) throughout the neighborhood. You're correct about housing prices escalating quickly so there definitely needs to be more multi-family buildings. Strong Towns also calls for incremental development as the key to long term sustainability. I hope more small developers get involved once Columbus revises their onerous zoning code. There are many small lots that could use 4-5 story buildings with commercial below that could be accomplished by smaller developers, similar to Chicago's infill. Project's like these (images from chicagoyimby.com):

The Olentangy Trail is closed beneath Woody Hayes Dr. for utility work ahead of Cannon Dr. relocation Ph.2 beginning next year. This project includes the demolition of Drake Union.

The article missed a few projects including the Marker building on Broad near 315. That one appears to be 7 floors.

Columbus Business First has a nice article on Franklinton and Brett Kaufman. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/28/franklinton.html What surprised me was the amount of land Nationwide controls - indicated in blue in the center of the map below. Hopefully it won't become Arena District Phase 3 😑

Don't forget this recently announced project at 1350 W 5th