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Has anyone on here been inside yet? I’ve been wanting to check it out, but I’m not a big drinker, so I may hold off until the food vendors start opening.

Haha at least that is being put to use, although it’s not the best use of that space. The other sites are just sitting there deteriorating. Eventually I’d love to see them all redeveloped though.

That would be pretty significant. I wonder if the plan is to keep the building that currently stands there? I’m still disappointed no redevelopment plans have been proposed yet for the Family Dollar and Cash Advance sites yet, though.

Nice! Glad it’s finally kicking off. When I drove by the other day, it looked like they’d wrapped work on the park area too!

Popular national breakfast chain opening first Central Ohio location in early January “The national breakfast chain Another Broken Egg Cafe is coming to Easton, and its grand opening date has just been announced. The nationally-popular breakfast spot is set to open on Jan. 4, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. The cafe will be located at 3942 Townsfair Dr., at the southern end of the Easton Town Center mall.” https://614now.com/2021/uncategorized/popular-national-breakfast-chain-opening-first-central-ohio-location-in-early-january

Pretty interesting article the Dispatch ran last week that talks about the progress on the tower and the state of events in Cbus, and it also includes some neat pictures: Do you work for the Dispatch, @Pablo? Here's a sneak peek from atop new 28-story Hilton Downtown hotel tower “Despite stubborn COVID variants that show no sign of waiving a white flag, convention center officials speak fairly confidently about the future because conventions typically are booked far in advance. And next year year's calendar is substantially set. They predict business will return almost to pre-COVID numbers, including the payday "citywide conventions," those that book 1,000 or more rooms at two or more hotels, while simultaneously booking meeting, dining and exhibit rooms in the convention center's 373,000 square feet of potentially contiguous exhibit space and 75 "breakout" meeting rooms.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/12/16/publicly-owned-hilton-jump-start-convention-center-2022-business/6298931001/

^That’s the Grandview Yard extension, isn’t it?

An article from the Dispatch with a little more background on this project: Harriet's Hope more than a place to live: 'We have the power of helping to heal folks' “‘It’s symbolic to me. It’s kind of like our stories — the women who make it out on the other side — that the space of that old hotel is given a clean slate. Me and my survivor sisters were the same: The old side of me was demolished and broken down, and then I was built back up into something beautiful.” What she is referring to is Harriet’s Hope, a $13 million housing complex that will break ground next year on the site of that former motel on Broad Street that was demolished earlier this year. It is a partnership of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and Beacon 360 Management, a minority- and woman-run nonprofit real estate development and management firm based in Columbus that is focused on advocating for vulnerable populations. This is the first project of its kind in Ohio and most likely in the nation, advocates of human-trafficking survivors say.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/12/20/sex-trafficking-survivors-columbus-affordable-housing-project-support-childcare/6497369001/?utm_source=dispatch-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-COLUMBUS-NLETTER65

CBF ran a set of articles this morning about Massachusetts-based Trident Capital Group’s plans for a couple different projects in Columbus. It’s mentioned that Trident is also in negotiations for several other pieces of land around the city. Former Lucent Technologies campus to become mixed-use development “The former Lucent Technologies campus on the city's far east side is set to be redeveloped, with property owner and Boston-based developer Trident Capital Group planning its first mixed-use project at the site. Trident is working with Columbus-based Elford Inc., who will spearhead the development of a 260-unit apartment building at 250 Taylor Station Road. Offices and light industrial space will also be built on the property. The project got final zoning approval at Monday's Columbus City Council meeting. Pizzotti said Trident and Elford plan to break ground on this project in the second half of 2022.“ In addition, the article mentions smaller portions of the property have been sold off, including a parcel that will be host to a new SNF, breaking ground next year. Also, Pizzotti is way too similar to Pizzuti. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/16/taylor-station-road.html Massachusetts firm plans more than 2M square feet of industrial space at Rickenbacker “More than 2 million square feet of new industrial space, divided in three phases, is coming to Rickenbacker. Wellesley, Massachusetts-based real estate firm Trident Capital Group is developing the project, called the Rickenbacker Industrial Center, or RIC, said David Pizzotti, principal with the firm. It will kick off the project's first phase at 1489 Rohr Road with a 1 million-square-foot speculative building. There have been multiple inquiries made about the first phase, Lyons said. They are expected to increase as construction nears completion. He said inquiries have come from large distributors and some manufacturing groups, but the main clients in the area are centered around distribution. "I think we're going to have tremendous activity on it over the next few years," Lyons said. Pizzotti said the firm expects to deliver the first phase in the third quarter of 2022.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/16/trident-capital-new-rickenbacker-industrial-space.html

Not surprising, but still great news to see we’re one step closer to the NM tower becoming a reality! North Market Tower Approved “Also heard at the meeting was the latest proposal to build a 31-story tower on the North Market parking lot. The design of the project has not changed since it was approved by the Historic Resources Commission last month – it will incorporate an 11,000-square-foot North Market expansion, 170 residential units, 60,000 square feet of office space, a 212-room hotel and a 350-space parking garage, as well as additional bar, restaurant, and retail space. Representatives of the project’s developer, Rockbridge, answered questions and provided examples of the different materials chosen for the exterior of the building. The commission voted unanimously to approve the project. A mural shown on some of the renderings of the tower that would fill a portion of the building’s western-facing wall was not a part of the approval – the developer will need return to the commission in the future with more detailed information about the proposed artwork.” https://www.columbusunderground.com/downtown-commission-affordable-housing-proposed-north-market-tower-approved-bw1/?fbclid=IwAR1cwUeFtTIAlpcukY0Dhv0DJqCHI2flzQnm5m-wJr3WIqSx1NsQur4VOAA

Bummer. I wasn’t sure of the feasibility. Thanks for the information, though!

I’m glad they’re keeping them too. This version is definitely an improvement, but I think it would help if they add some setbacks or something on the Lane and High corner of the building. Something so that it doesn’t look so imposing/monolithic.

I would imagine so. Especially if all their retail space is already accounted for, as they’ve claimed. I’d think it would make both living options even more attractive.

I really like it. It’s not a massive build like some of the other projects we’re getting around the city. But I love pretty much any plans to replace parking lots with living and retail space.

Came here to post it, but you beat me to it lol It’s a pretty cool shot. Those apartments to the east went up pretty quickly, and it looks like they’re already prepping the space for Phase Ten, in addition to starting work on the parking garage. I kinda wonder, though. Is there a way this and the Kroger Bakery dev could be connected underneath 670? I get that it’s different developers, but it would still be pretty cool—and beneficial to both sides—to have an easy passage.

There wasn’t a list in the article. I’m sure the full list is published for free somewhere though. And according to the Dispatch, we could potentially see work begin as early as April: ”Developers said in the application for the tax credits that they hoped to start construction in April and complete the project in 2024. A representative of the developer could not be immediately reached for details.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2021/12/15/work-could-begin-kroger-bakery-redevelopment-after-state-tax-breaks/8895434002/?utm_source=dispatch-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-COLUMBUS-NLETTER65

This should bode well for the redevelopment to move forward in 2022: Mixed-use project at old Kroger Bakery awarded $5 million state historic tax credit “The nearly $115 million Kroger Bakery mixed-use project near downtown is the only Central Ohio project to the get a state historic preservation tax credit in this round. The Ohio Department of Development awarded $36.2 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits for 24 projects, which are expected to leverage approximately $478 million in private investments in 10 communities. The state will give a $5 million tax credit for the Kroger Bakery project. Casto, the Kelley Cos. and The Robert Weiler Co. bought the property for $8.15 million from Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. after it closed the bakery in 2019. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/15/kroger-bakery-gets-historic-tax-credit.html

Hmm, maybe now LC can focus on finishing up their downtown apartment building 😒 UMCH Worthington development sent back to the drawing board again “After multiple years of planning, public pushback and retooling, Lifestyle Communities’ plan for the former United Methodist Children’s Home was sent back to the drawing board yet again by Worthington City Council Monday night. The Columbus developer asked the city to rezone the 37.8-acre site at 1033 N. High St. so it could create a mixed-use development including detached single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, retail restaurants, office and green space. The council unanimously voted no on the rezoning because members did not feel the application was in the best interest of the community. Earlier this year, multiple community members said the planned $200 million development was “not good” for the community, and that sentiment continued at Monday’s council meeting. This January, Worthington resident Chet Ridenour said the project — which sits west of High Street between Wesley Boulevard and Larrimer Avenue — would negatively affect traffic and nearby schools. At Monday’s meeting, he continued to advocate for increased green space, decreased housing density, a smaller number of apartments and shorter buildings. “Our city is supposedly modeled after a small New England town,” Ridenour said Monday. “How many New England towns has anybody seen that have multi-story high-rise apartment buildings in the center of town? If you've ever traveled to a New England state you just don't see that. We don't need it here.’” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/14/umch-worthington-sent-back-to-drawing-board.html

Love that they’re adding a hotel and more office space with the final phases. Would be great if they can get some restaurant/retail space in there too.

New upscale bar and lounge serving South American-inspired tapas opens this week “A sophisticated bar and lounge with Latin flair is set to open downtown this week. The Cave Bar & Lounge, an upscale cocktail bar and music venue, will hold its grand opening on Dec. 15. The new concept is located at 122 E. Main St., inside of Sidebar Columbus. The spot is owned by Derek Amaya, a popular Columbus DJ (named DJ Cale) who recently headlined the city’s Festival Latino.” https://614now.com/2021/food-drink/new-upscale-bar-and-lounge-serving-south-american-inspired-tapas-opens-this-week?fbclid=IwAR2QmCOEuAyZaB6q7cJ8YVrLaHa0RkQcCNtgGHFpJuIDXEsEGBOr-Czkt9w

There’s definitely a pretty significant walk-through area on the Broad-facing side. And I would hope/imagine the rest of the ground floor is occupied by retail, which I’m fine with.

That looks pretty cool! Thanks for sharing all those with us. This will be a really nice area to walk through and shop and hang out before much longer.

Around the time of the LDC Field opening, the NRE CEO teased the possibility of another Parks Edge-esque tower in the AD. Would be great to see that coming up in the next few years as well.

The thing that disappoints me about all of the announced tenants thus far is that the SP has only managed to draw companies from other parts of the city. Here’s to hoping we’ll start hearing about companies new to or newly expanding in Cbus. Insight Global moving to Scioto Peninsula “Add staffing company Insight Global to the list of tenants headed to the Daimler Group office building rising on the Scioto Peninsula. Daimler CEO Bob White Jr. shared the news of Insight's lease at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum this week. Atlanta-based Insight, whose Columbus office is currently located at 230 West St. in the Arena District, did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Insight is the third office tenant confirmed for the building, which is one component of the $250 million first phase of the Columbus Downtown Development Corp. project that has been dubbed The Peninsula. White previously said the building is 31% pre-leased, including the then-undisclosed third tenant.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/10/insight-global.html

Much of the lower level of this building has been boarded up since last year’s protests. Glad to hear about plans to bring the building back to life. New Continental Centre owners plan to redevelop building into residential space “Downtown Columbus' Continental Centre will be converted from offices to residential space. It's the type of project the building's new owner excels at, said Phil Aftuck, director of investments for Washington, D.C.-based Bernstein Cos. An affiliate of Bernstein and Toledo-based Welltower bought the 26-story building for nearly $12 million about a year ago, according to the Franklin County Auditor. The Continental Centre, located at 150 E. Gay St., will be converted into a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, along with some lower level or ground-floor retail, an amenity area on the top floor and some coworking space. The building was about 40% occupied when it sold, Aftuck said, and tenants are in the process of moving out. Aftuck said there is not a final budget for the project yet as it is still in the planning and design phase. The timeline for the project is also fluid, he said, in part because the firm is hoping to land state tax credits to help finance it. The building's owners applied for Ohio's new transformational mixed-use development tax credit. The $6.5 million credit they're seeking would "fill in the gaps," Aftuck said, and make sure the complicated project happens as planned. The state will announce which projects will be awarded the TMUD at the beginning of next year. Aftuck told Business First that Columbus can expect to see high-quality units in the building, with in-unit washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and downtown views.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/10/continental-centre.html