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I assume the proposal would envelop the "Bullwinkies" complex to the south? That is a pretty significant footprint. I hope they try and incorporate the historic facade but I know that's asking a lot of the Uni District ?

You also gotta keep in mind the Confluence site was basically a blank slate ready to dig, versus Cincinnati had to abandon ROWs and demolish buildings, etc. Plus the location is more restricted for construction, materials retrieval, etc.

"prominent design treatment for the street’s three intersections – illuminated metal pylons at each corner with a line indicating the high water mark from the 1913 flood" That's awesome. Glad they're trying to maintain some historic identity in this development -- since they're starting at a wholly blank slate.

Oh, I sort of assumed this was what they meant by a pedestrian thoroughfare -- what reason do they have to close it up? It could literally be a pedestrian thoroughfare cut through the garage, visually extending Rush Alley through the garage but only allowing for pedestrians to utilize the tunnel And, if that is the intention, what would be even cooler would be if they bore a small pedestrian tunnel under the the next set of tracks to the west, connecting through to Gravity 2.0! I made a quick exhibit to illustrate my point...

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, as a landscape architect, I am all too aware of architects just plopping plants on any and all parts of buildings, just imagining anything can grow anywhere... It is always a cop out for spending money on some aesthetic architectural feature, and almost zero guarantee that any planting will be seriously attempted (or even adequately designed for).

Also, do we know if they plan to underground the powerlines as they redo the street infrastructure for this? I can only imagine that would be part of this brand new district...

I understand that they're basically utilizing the parking garage as a buffer with the railroad tracks... I do question why they wouldn't just add an additional floor or two to the larger parking garage and reserve that parcel to the south side of State St for future development (parking garage or other), especially since the piece at the corner of Town and Starling is left empty, even in the master plan...?

Is this going to be the same as the Kroger development where they completely ignore the backside of the building's garage facade? Given this spot is a little less egregious because there is a building to the north, but the fact that the Kroger development did that facing the STREET (and it was APPROVED) will forever irritate me...

This is arguably the same thing that they're doing at The Banks -- development is only over a certain height to deal with floodplain/insurance issues. It just... sucks for pedestrians all the time. What Cinci did right is that the street level is also elevated above garage, although that's obviously insanely expensive compared to... this.

Looks like they're already shying away from their rusty red color scheme. Updated render posted on the project website. Construction set to begin next month. https://buildingthefuture.osu.edu/projects/interdisciplinary-research-facility

I have to laugh out loud that what they're fighting is a reallocation in square footage to reduce the office component and increase residential units... Are they blissfully unaware of the state of the world right now? I think it's a smart move by the developer, and it has no real impact whatsoever. UA is in their own little bubble that really needs to pop sooner rather than later.

It is SO much worse. It had a lot of charm before, some real architectural interest and nice historical references in its facade. Now it's just another awful box (and some commissioners LIKED the new design BETTER?!)

I wish they owned and better incorporated the existing buildings -- Obviously the lot directly east of the firehouse isn't included in the owned parcels, but it is strange and will prevent any other substantial infill to complete the block

"The project is an anchor for Ohio State’s future West Campus Innovation District and will house approximately 305,000 new square feet." Looks like just the I.R.F. I, not including the Energy Advancement Center.

Am I wrong in thinking that the Edwards garage was originally proposed for the corner of Sixth and Long (not Neilston and Long)?

Truly baffling how good the masonry looks on the middle section of the building in comparison with... the rest of the building. The pool is honestly at least cool and different.

"the commission asked for more living/green walls" So... they want to cover the building in ivy? Exterior greenwalls are not a terribly common or successful thing. That's such a weird ask. How about you just plant some properly supported street trees and mandate a green roof?

I guess you'd have to see the site plan to see how close it's getting to the building complex to the south? They can't possibly mean street setbacks not allowing light/air... can they? lol I'm also growing really tired of these boxes adding "pop of color" accents as if it's an architectural detail... ?

$17M gift supports Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences, largest by an individual in college’s history "Gift will support several Ohio State initiatives, including new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family" https://news.osu.edu/17m-gift-supports-ohio-states-college-of-arts-and-sciences-largest-by-an-individual-in-colleges-history/ Work continues on the new Arts Building at OSU whereas the theater department complex next door has been indefinitely paused. The article also mentions that the donation will also fund Celeste Lab renovations.

Filling in that huge lot will make such a difference. It's been empty as long as I can remember. Not much to look at while you waited in line at the old McDonald's drive-thru haha Extending the energy towards The Works and around the new Farmer's Market Pavilion will do wonders for creating a more energetic core. Such exciting prospects!

This is awesome, thanks so much for sharing. Not sure where you get your information but my google search turned up completely flat for anything except some of the ongoing infrastructure changes (new planting and roundabouts coming to S 4th!). I'm quite surprised they're actually replacing the current city building. With all of the empty land within the city you think they'd forego the demolition and just construct on some brownfield land. I wonder if the existing building is really that inadequate and they're just dodging significant deferred maintenance.

As someone who grew up there, it's a very friendly place and the access to Columbus via 161 (from Granville/Newark/Heath) is so quick and easy.

The "Printers Block" development is at 21 W Main, on the south side of the block from the present City Building. Not a clue where the proposed condo building or new city building and garage would be located.

It's really visible from the Crew drone cam, too. Such presence from 670.

It looks like that's already what the third floor is. I agree it would be cool to do a sort of homage to the original height. It's also such an interesting building -- it's facade is "upside down" with the refined brickwork on the first 2 floors and rusticated stone above -- quite an anomaly, glad that at least part of that will still be represented. I also adore the new train-viewing deck on the rooftops -- a nifty, unique feature. Very Franklinton.