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Yeah....I guess that is a promising sign. I'm honestly surprised that Equitas will have to move. I figured that building wasn't up for demo. Honestly, I think the main thing that worries me is this: since they're about to build new sidewalks, I worry they'll keep the car-entrance ramps (sorry I don't know the technical term if there is one) into the parking lot even on the new sidewalk unless something new is being built. In the previous phase, all those new buildings were going up at the same time as the High Street improvements. And while that's happening to some degree with the Yoga-on-High old location, the other two prime developments aren't seeing any movement and it makes me worry they won't be developed until AFTER the street work is done, thus prolonging the construction again. I liked that it was all being done at once in the previous phase, lol. Anyway, I know this is all nit-picking but isn't that what forums are for? ?

S---seven floors of parking?

I was being hyperbolic, I guess. I was just venting frustration. I get irritated every time I see the check place and I always wonder if the current owner is purposely holding off on selling or something.

Except that stupid check building and old dollar store will still be there....only to tear up the sidewalks once again should they ever get developed. But I'm convinced they will forever be never developed.

They also claim it's the first account-based system in the country. Is that true?

^^^^ Came here to post this! This is super exciting and about time! I immediately got it and loaded up $10. I used it this morning and it works just fine. I'm just so glad they finally have it. Funny story....I was literally on my way out the door to go to the gas station, get $10 from the ATM, but a stick of gum so I could have some singles for the bus, and then this story popped up on my phone and I immediately got it instead of walking to the gas station. This scenario happens weekly. No more. Thank GOD. Also, here's the Columbus Underground story on it: https://www.columbusunderground.com/pay-by-phone-now-available-on-cota-buses-bw1

^^^Did he never venture downtown or to the Short North? Legit wondering. Hope you enjoyed your visit!

^^^I hope this is the case for the few smaller-ish lots along High Street downtown. It still boggles my mind that anything along High is a parking lot.

I wish I could read this article, but it's behind a paywall. Anyone care to help me out somehow? I really would like to read this.... Also not sure if this is the right thread for it but it's an article about why Columbus isn't building high rises. Edit: I was able to load the article in full! Anyway....worth a read! Basically: land is cheap here.

I'm hoping this is something out of nothing because that would seriously suck to all hell. I can see Cedar Fair selling a few of their smaller parks, though.

.......is this really going to get approved? ?

Um. Yeah that's rage-inducing. Completely baffling. Can they surpass the commission for city approval? It's not hard to see how ridiculous they're being.

Omg, seriously? This means it's indeed being vandalized, right? I saw they were back up. Can't believe the M is gone again.

When I first opened this page up and saw the new picture, I thought maybe movement was happening on the new hospital tower, lol. I NEED IT. This is the area it's going to go, yes?

^^^I hope you don't feel I was being harsh! I don't want to run anyone off here! haha

Well this is somewhat unexpected: Airbnb hotel for Short North?

Anecdotally, it looks about ready. They even put the logo up! I hope it opens next month in time for your visit! It looks great.

Even if they did do it that way, I'd still want the traffic calming bump outs. You know--in Columbus--those would have never been built otherwise. That alone is worth it to me. All the other benefits are bonus.

Where and what time is the commission meeting where I can voice my support for the developer here? It's beautiful.

Gotcha. There are other co-working spaces in the SN as well, right? Off topic: I don't really know or understand co-working spaces. Is it basically for freelance workers? Is that what it means?

I'm not familiar with WeWork. They occupy (a) building(s) in the Short North? Which ones exactly?

Have the residents of Clintonville survived, though?

They also still have two signs up in River South: one at the actual site and another at the NE corner of 2nd and Main, for some reason. I was positive and optimistic about this project, but I also think it's dead. Very sad considering Michael Coleman was involved in its final approval. What happens to the plot of land if the project is indeed dead? Sell it?

This entire area, including Spruce, Park, Vine, Swan........should be pedestrian only. Columbus isn't this bold, though.

^^^^This is true. Density is the more important to the health of the city than some crazy high tower for the sake of changing the skyline. Just think of DC, in this instance. This project is overall adding more despite a height reduction, and I assume it's being done at a realist cost as well. Also, you might like it when it's done.