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It’s three levels of parking beneath an amenity deck, according to the site plans.

Woda Cooper proposes $29M affordable housing project in Whitehall “Woda Cooper Cos. is proposing a new affordable housing project in Whitehall. The Columbus-based company plans to demolish a single-story office/retail building at 3540 E. Main St. to make way for the development, called The Enclave on Main. It would also tear down warehouse buildings on the north end of the site. The estimated $29 million project would deliver 102 units of affordable housing to the area. The apartment units would be housed in a new four-story building on East Main, which is the primary entryway into Whitehall. The one-to-three bedroom units will measure between 688 square feet and 1,133 square feet, and will be available to renters between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Rents for each tenant will range from $408 to $1,209 per month, which is made possible by various subsidies tied to the project.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/02/the-enclave-on-main-affordable-housing-whitehall.html

I’m okay with it right now. It’s honestly such a dead zone that almost any sort of retail would be nice. I do hope there are more local options with the remaining spots tho.

I’ve still not noticed any demo work or anything going on with the Livingston Ave project, but the site has been updated recently with new renderings and several new tenants announced. So hopefully soon.

You’re probably right, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Downtown too. There should be enough remaining space in the Peninsula office building to house this.

An historic Columbus building is getting a major renovation meant to improve city services “The city's historic health department building in Olde Town East is getting a $21.5 million overhaul. Columbus City Council on Monday night approved a contract with 2K General Company, based in Delaware, Ohio, for the construction work at the building located at 240 Parsons Ave. that dates to 1869. The bulk of the work on the 60,000-square-foot building will take place on the third and fourth floors, according to the department. The upgrades include heating and cooling, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other work.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/07/31/city-council-commits-nearly-9-million-on-housing-initiatives/70482005007/

Woof. North Market Merchant Building project price tag climbs to $430M “The Merchant Building development rising in the North Market parking lot will cost $430 million, according to the city of Columbus. That's up from $345 million as of late 2022, the most recent publicly shared financial total, which itself was an increase from prior iterations of the project. Columbus Development Director Michael Stevens shared the new project cost with Columbus Business First. Public investment in the project has grownalongside its total price tag. This month, Franklin County approved its first contribution to the project, nearly $40 million, while the city of Columbus agreed to kick in another $31 million, bringing its total contribution to $54 million. Stevens said the developers approached the city about additional public funding, which will go toward public-facing portions of the project. Franklin County's contribution includes $5 million for a separate affordable housing project to be completed by the developers.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/31/north-market-project-cost-increase.html

The Gilbert as seen from Long.

Demo is wrapping up on the last remaining building on the Goodwill campus.

What a mess: Residents near new Greyhound station could get their wish “After it opened last month, neighbors complainedabout suspicious activity and traffic problems. This week, the city responded by inspecting the terminal, citing the building owners for several zoning issues, including operating without a certificate of occupancy. The city is now urging the terminal owners to look for a new place to call home. "This site is just not suited well for what (the building owners) want to do," Columbus Building and Zoning spokesman Tony Celebrezze said. "We need a better location." Building owners now have 20 days to comply and make changes or face being taken to court by the city. The sides are expected to meet next week.” https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/greyhound-bus-station-columbus-ohio-west-side-wilson-road-residents-tony-celebrezze

OhioHealth's suburban expansion continues with Canal Winchester ER plan, Sunbury land buy “OhioHealth Corp. plans to build a $31 million outpatient campus in Canal Winchester, including the system's first new Central Ohio freestanding emergency department in five years. Meanwhile, Central Ohio's largest health system bought land near a busy Delaware County interchange as it continues a dual expansion of its flagship Columbus hospitals and suburban satellites. Still in early planning stages, the 40,000-square-foot facility will include primary and emergency care as well as specialty clinics including women's health and sports medicine. The ER will take up a quarter of the structure. OhioHealth, Central Ohio's largest health system, purchased the 6.8 acres adjoining the Walmart-anchored Waterloo Crossing shopping center from Columbus developer Casto in April, Columbus Business First reported then. Typically, OhioHealth closely watches demographics and demand in communities in its service area, using that data to determine what, where and when to build.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/28/ohiohealth-canal-winchester-outpatient.html

Nationwide Children's Healthy Homes program gets $50M for affordable housing in Linden “Nationwide Children's Hospital's affordable housing initiative in Linden will get a $50 million infusion. The Ohio Capital Finance Corp. has created a $50 million fund to help Healthy Homes, the affordable housing arm of Nationwide Children's Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, to build 150 rental units over the next decade. That's on top of the 30 units now nearing completion in the Linden neighborhood. The fund includes a $25 million loan and $25 million in grant funding. Jonathan Welty, president of OCFC, said the organization was able to raise capital from funding partners including Nationwide Children's Hospital, Nationwide, Park National Bank, the Affordable Housing Trust, Huntington Bank, Key Bank, U.S. Bank, Fifth Third Bank and the Columbus Foundation.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/27/healthy-homes-linden.html

A couple CU articles on those Walnut St conversions: Another Walnut Street House Approved for Mixed-Use Conversion “A quiet stretch of Walnut Street in Franklinton may soon become a neighborhood hotspot thanks to efforts of multiple homeowners on the block. In addition to 500 W. Walnut St. being converted into a bar, 494 W. Walnut St. — located two doors down — was also recently approved for commercial conversion. “Jim Sweeney’s bar project inspired me to get involved on Walnut Street,” stated project lead Blake Compton, who also is the founder of Compton Construction. “The idea here is to take this house and convert it into a restaurant on the first floor and an apartment on the second floor. We want to still honor the structure while bringing some modern materials to the build.” Similar to Sweeney, Compton feels that the best way to preserve the historic integrity of the the street is to convert the usage of the property, rather than seeing it potentially torn down for larger structures. “We want to put enough money in this house so that it stays a house long term,” he explained. “If we just lipstick it, it still could get knocked down five or 10 years from now.”’ https://columbusunderground.com/another-walnut-street-house-approved-for-mixed-use-conversion-we1/ Walnut Street Tavern Aims for Winter Opening “The home at 500 W. Walnut St. looks like a lot of others in Franklinton. It’s a modest, two-story home surrounded by the warehouse remnants of the industrial past of the neighborhood, but also a short walk from dense new development that is bringing thousands of new residents and visitors to the area. And with the recently announced conversion of that house into the Walnut Street Tavern, owner Jim Sweeney wants to bridge the gap between the past and future of Franklinton. “I’d like this bar to feel like a place where you can get a shot and a beer,” he explained. “A working class spot that pays homage to a time when everyone lived near their jobs and walked everywhere. Hopefully we can capture some of that community spirit that existed back then.” Walnut Street Tavern is being described as intimate, with just 750 square feet on the interior. Sweeney will be utilizing both the front yard and backyard for patios, chalking up 60% of the overall space as outdoor seating.” https://columbusunderground.com/walnut-street-tavern-aims-for-winter-opening-we1/

Fischer Homes to build two new residential developments in Pickaway County “Fischer Homes is building two new residential developments in Pickaway County. The Erlanger, Kentucky-based company, one of Central Ohio's largest homebuilders, is bringing 75 homes to South Bloomfield and 81 homes to Circleville. The South Bloomfield development is named Day Farm, and the Circleville community is called Heritage Ponds. Day Farm is located on Route 316 near the village's downtown. It is adjacent to another Fischer Homes community, Scioto Landing, which the company says is nearly sold out. The interest in Scioto Landing led Fischer Homes to develop another community nearby, the company said. Jon Jasper, market president for Fischer Homes' Columbus division, said homes at Day Farm will be available for sale in early August.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/27/fischer-homes-residential-developments-pickaway-co.html

I wonder how many more starts we could realistically see this year too? I’m thinking maybe 2-3? I figure we could possibly see Vine St, Fulton 340, and the Jaycee Arms project start this year, maybe even Aspire?

Yeah, more retail is awesome. Mount Vernon used to have such an active retail presence before my time, so it’d be great to see it come back to life. I wonder if the 23 DUs is a typo? Or if it’s 23 per building? Because that number seems low for such a large area, even if they do plan to keep the two houses that are already there.

Dropped into Maudines last week, and I was pretty impressed with the look of the hotel lobby.

Proposal from Homestead for 192 units at 6425 Pfeifer Ash Dr:

Little Bar replacement project lands OK from Columbus City Council “A project that would tear down the Little Bar and a nearby church has been approved by Columbus City Council. Austin-based American Campus Communities plans to construct two seven-story mixed-use buildings at the site, tearing down the University Baptist Church on Lane and The Little Bar at 2195 N. High St. The developer plans to seek a tax abatement via the city's community investment area program. Twenty percent of the units in the High Street building will be priced for renters at 80% of the area median income or 60% of the area median income. That means the lowest rate for a four-bedroom unit would be about $450 per person, said Sam Newman, vice president of development for American Campus Communities.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/25/little-bar-columbus-ohio-state-mixed-use-apartment.html

Looks like plans are still moving forward to redevelop 3755 Ridge Mill with MF housing: Columbus area dine-in movie theater permanently closes “A movie theater in the Columbus area has permanently closed its doors. According to a statement shared by the theater earlier this month, Movies 11 at Mill Run permanently closed yesterday following a final screening. Billed as a dine-in movie theater, where guests can receive food service while in their seats, Movies 11 at Mill Run located at 3773 Mill Ridge Dr. in Hilliard. “It was with great sadness to announce that in view of landlord’s decision to demolish building [sic], we are permanently closing our operation of Movies 11 at Mill Run on July 24.” the statement reads.“ https://614now.com/2023/hot-topics/news/columbus-area-dine-in-movie-theater-permanently-closes ETA the project description: I believe it was originally planned as an extended stay hotel, but it looks like the plan has changed to 249 apartment units.

Kinda surprised it ended up being that close: Columbus City Council approves additional $31M for North Market expansion in near split vote “Columbus City Council has approved legislation that will allocate $31 million to the North Market expansion. This legislation, approved Monday night, would bring the city of Columbus' total investment in the North Market expansion to about $43 million. However, council members Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Shayla Favor and Councilman Rob Doransvoted against the legislation. "I understand the sticker shock," Bankston said. He said that the city has the ability to make this investment and in other key areas, such as new parks and investments in public safety. The 2023 Capital Budget has $1.1 billion in new spending, he said.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/25/north-market-legislation.html

That would be wonderful.

All good! 😆

I guess this development probably more appropriately goes here vs the OSU thread. Mixed-use project at former Patrick J's site comes back to OSU-area review board “Sintel Properties is returning to the University Impact District Review Board on Thursday to present new conceptual renderings for its proposed mixed-use project at 2711 N. High St., the former home of Patrick J's bar and a White Castle. Manav Singh of Sintel Properties said the team has worked through feedback it got from the review board about a year ago and tweaked the design of the proposed six-story building. Singh hopes to start construction in the spring of 2024 if it gets approval from the review board next month. Singh hopes this project will be a catalyst for other development in the area.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/24/sintel-properties-patrick-js-high-street-osu-area.html

From your post: ”CCV plans to list the 60 E. Broad St. building for sale.”