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City Winery coming to south side with winery, restaurant and event space "A winery, restaurant and live music venue with locations in New York, Chicago, Nashville and more is coming to Columbus. A sign is now up at 2108 S. High St. touting the chain's arrival. The site is near German Village, Merion Village and the Brewery District. The space most recently was Via Vecchia Winery. That longtime Central Ohio winemaker is now located at 7484 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg. The Columbus City Winery will feature a fully functioning winery, a restaurant and both indoor and outdoor spaces for live music and other performances as well as private events." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/07/11/city-winery-planning-south-columbus-winery-restau.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=BN&utm_content=co&ana=e_co_BN&j=28340170&senddate=2022-07-11

Developer to break ground on industrial park near planned Intel facility "VanTrust Real Estate, LLC., announced Thursday plans for a new development adjacent to Intel's planned semiconductor manufacturing facility in Licking County. The new industrial park, New Albany Tech Park, is located in the New Albany International Business Park. It is located on 500 acres just south of where Intel plans to build its $20 billion facility. VanTrust is set to break ground on multiple projects before the end of 2022, with completion expected by the end of 2023. The total buildout of the industrial park could reach 5 million square feet, according to VanTrust. VanTrust said the new facility will be ideal for Intel suppliers. VanTrust is currently building its seventh and eighth industrial buildings in New Albany since 2019." https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/real-estate-developer-to-break-ground-on-industrial-park-near-planned-intel-semiconductor-chip-facility-licking-county-ohio

This is from a couple pages back...

Intel starts construction at New Albany semiconductor campus "The work being done now is largely to prepare the site for utility connections, New Albany's Economic Development Manager Michael Loges said. “It’s an extensive site," Loges said. "Some of this (work) includes grading dirt and building berms to screen the site from neighbors to make sure it’s aesthetically pleasing." Even after the plant is up and running in 2025, Intel officials say construction is likely continue on an ongoing basis, given the need for upgrades." A few new renderings can also be found in the article: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/07/05/intel-starts-ohio-construction.html

Although site clearing on the Intel property began back in February, we hadn't heard any specific dates for when construction on site was supposed to start- until late last night... WBNS is reporting that Intel representatives met with Johnstown residents and other nearby residents Thursday evening to detail construction schedules. In that meeting they revealed new renderings of the project and said they are beginning construction on site today: "An Intel spokesperson tells 10TV the meeting focused on the overall development including new renderings of the project and the white picket fencing that will circle it. Intel said homeowners were shown the berms that will be constructed to block noise and lighting at the site. Intel was expected to detail construction schedules that it said will begin this Friday and likely involve a six-day work week." https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/intel-meets-homeowners-near-future-to-site-in-closed-door-meeting/530-488929a0-b9e7-4818-af9c-518706162be6

"Intel has set out a range of environmental goals for the next decade, including a shift to 100% green energy, zero landfill waste from its manufacturing operations, and a target of “net-positive water use." https://fortune.com/2020/05/14/intel-water-net-positive-csr-diversity/

It's supposed to. This is from a February article in The Dispatch: "A natural amphitheater will be developed in the middle of the site, as will a BMX bike track." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/02/04/quarry-trails-metro-park-related-development-open-fall/6676298002/

Rezoning denied for Fairlington Heights condo project "A proposal to build up to 22 two- and three-story condominiums at the northeast corner of Fishinger Road and Fairlington Drive must go back to the drawing board after a rezoning bid for the project was denied. An attorney for the proposed Fairlington Heights condo project said his client, Moment Development founder Ohm Patel, will come back to the Board of Zoning and Planning with revised plans. "We brought this project before you because we felt it was good for the city," said Joe Miller, an attorney for Patel. "Mr. Patel and Moment have put in a great deal of time and expense for this matter since last fall." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/upper-arlington/2022/06/29/rezoning-denied-fairlington-heights-condo-project-upper-arlington/7761859001/

Canal Crossing warehouses approved "Canal Winchester’s industrial tract in the U.S. 33 corridor will expand thanks to City Council approval of a Chicago developer’s request to rezone approximately 80 acres at Winchester Pike and Bixby Road. The next step is for Stotan Industrial LLC to present its site plan to the city’s planning and zoning commission for two structures totaling nearly 940,000 square feet in what is known as the third phase of Canal Crossing. City Council voted 6-1 on June 20 to rezone the land at 5700 and 5900 Winchester Pike – which was annexed from Madison Township in May and once owned by Harriet S.B. Levin – to limited manufacturing. The lone no vote was cast by Councilwoman Ashley Ward, who has sided with a citizens group opposed to more industrial development until the city completes a comprehensive plan. CW For Smart Growth-No More Warehouses! collected enough valid signatures for a referendum on council’s decision to rezone 70 acres at Bixby and Rager roads, where NorthPoint Development Inc. is set to construct a pair of warehouses near the Stotan project. The owners of the property, Dale and Teresa Schacht, were prepared to deannex their land from Canal Winchester and take the project to Columbus. City Council passed an emergency ordinance in May to rezone the property for a second time, ending the referendum plan, and keeping the Schacht property and NorthPoint’s project in Canal Winchester." https://dispatch-oh.newsmemory.com/?token=2e57da751f21d0224f38c6dd904adac1&cnum=0b7d0e5f-fe67-eb11-9acf-90b11c3bc1f2&fod=1111111STD-0&selDate=20220629&licenseType=paid_subscriber&

The last remaining big hurdle to clear got approval Friday... Ohio EPA Issues Permit for Licking County Isolated Wetlands "Ohio EPA issued an isolated wetlands permit today for a project to construct semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Licking County. The application for the permit was submitted by MBJ Holdings, LLC. Discharges from the activity will impact approximately 10 acres of isolated wetlands. MBJ Holdings, LLC will offset these impacts with more than 20 acres of wetland mitigation. Before issuing the permit as final, Ohio EPA reviewed the company’s application to ensure it would comply with state standards, laws, and regulations. Ohio EPA also held a public information session and hearing about the project in May 2022 in New Albany. Ohio EPA reviewed and considered public comments received at the meeting and during the public comment period." https://epa.ohio.gov/about/media-center/news/ohio-epa-issues-permit-for-licking-county-isolated-wetlands

From New Albany Connects: "We're about to see an increase in truck traffic on Mink Street throughout the month of July associated with prep work ahead of Intel’s investment in New Albany and the region." The 3+ minute video with lots more details can be found here: https://t.co/p0G6txhBHZ

I hadn't seen this until today... (let's hope they're right!) “We expressed our belief that there is no reason that we should not pass this bill through Congress in July,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement following a meeting about the chip-related legislation on Tuesday." https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/25/23182727/intel-groundbreaking-ceremony-delayed-government-funding-chips-act

European EV battery maker chooses Hilliard for U.S. headquarters "Forsee Power, a French maker of EV batteries, announced Monday that it will establish its U.S. headquarters and factory in Hilliard, creating 150 jobs. The nearly $14 million first phase will develop a 138,000-square-foot facility at 4555 Lyman Drive into office, R&D and manufacturing. The company said it has room to grow on the site." https://www.nbc4i.com/news/columbus-business-first/european-ev-battery-maker-chooses-hilliard-for-u-s-headquarters/

Maker of Nature Made vitamins picks New Albany for gummies plant, creating 225 jobs "New Albany has scored another win for its growing health and wellness industrial sector: A popular vitamin brand is building a factory to supply growing demand in the Eastern United States, creating 225 jobs. Pharmavite plans to invest $200 million to build a 200,000-square-foot to 250,000-square-foot manufacturing and bottling facility at 13312 Jug Street Road NW, after buying the land and receiving required permits. Central Ohio emerged from 70 markets the company evaluated, winning on workforce and strategic location, said Kara Roeder, divisional vice president of operations for Pharmavite, adding that New Albany's citywide emphasis of health and wellness was "a perfect match." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/06/27/pharmavite-new-albany-factory.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=BN&utm_content=co&ana=e_co_BN&j=28192265&senddate=2022-06-27

That was me! Lol

Another article I found doesn't describe as much "doom and gloom" "Tech giant Intel Corp. says it will delay its planned ceremonial groundbreaking for a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Columbus area. The company laid out its decision in an email to Gov. Mike DeWine and members of the congressional delegation, citing “uncertainty” over federal legislation that would provide funding to reshore microchip manufacturing to the United States. The groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for July 22. The move is not a signal that Intel is delaying or canceling construction of the planned $20 billion plant, which could expand to become a $100 billion facility and will continue as planned." https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/06/intel-delays-ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-multibillion-dollar-manufacturing-facility-near-columbus.html

They should be able to get this ironed out. There's currently bipartisan support in both the House and Senate for the CHIPS act. And Biden has said he will sign it when it gets to his desk. Both already approved their own version of the bill... Sherrod Brown was recently appointed to serve on a committee to reconcile the differences between The House version and The Senate version... (From April 7th) "Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was appointed to serve as a conferee on the committee that will reconcile the differences between the House’s America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 and the Senate’s U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). Brown expects a quick negotiation of a final bill to send to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Brown has been pushing for action to support American semiconductor production, which is key to supporting investments in Ohio’s manufacturing. In February, Intel announced a $20 billion investment to build a semiconductor plant in New Albany, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The America COMPETES Act will boost Intel’s initial investment to create thousands of additional jobs in Ohio."

I just found this: Intel Delays Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ohio Plant Amid Uncertainty Over Chips Legislation "The company still plans to build the Ohio chips facility, but frustrated about status of proposed law supporting U.S. semiconductor industry. Intel has told lawmakers and officials that it is delaying indefinitely the groundbreaking ceremony for a planned multibillion-dollar chip-manufacturing facility in Ohio, signaling frustration over uncertainty in Congress about legislation that would provide support for the U.S. chip industry." The groundbreaking ceremony was planned for July 22 https://www.wsj.com/articles/intel-delays-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-ohio-plant-amid-uncertainty-over-chips-legislation-11656004874

Not a huge surprise here, but another hurdle cleared nonetheless to get us closer to seeing dirt move on site... New Albany City Council approves 30-year, 100% tax abatement for Intel plant "Intel Corp.'s planned semiconductor complex in New Albany promises big economic returns for central Ohio and the entire state, New Albany City Council was told June 21, when it voted 5-0 to approve two resolutions related to the planned project. The project is expected to generate $2.8 billion to Ohio's annual gross state product. Intel plans to invest $20 billion to build two semiconductor facilities and related buildings on about 848 acres in an area south of Green Chapel Road and west of Mink Street on land annexed from Jersey Township in Licking County. Chrysler told council that teams from New Albany and Columbus are negotiating provisions of the water and sewer contracts and are expected to be finished in about two weeks." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/new-albany/2022/06/22/new-albany-ohio-30-year-100-percent-tax-abatements-intel/7700919001/

Probably so. With all the misinformation and rumors out there, you definitely have to be careful what you give credence to... I had to go out near Johnstown a couple weeks ago for a CPR recertification and the lady giving the class said one of the big rumors going around Johnstown right now is that New Albany is going to "take over Johnstown and rename it East Albany". Of course, that's not true but apparently a decent amount of people in Johnstown actually believe it.

Any idea where this one might be? Steelton Holdings LLC (Franklin) Property Name: Fort $2,970,094 Cleanup/Remediation Developed in the late 1800s for industrial use, this property was occupied by slaughterhouse packaging companies for the next 70 years. In the 1990s through 2010, the property operated as a transfer facility to collect and accumulate construction and demolition debris. The property is currently vacant and contains a significant amount of buried gypsum and waste that will require excavation and disposal prior to redevelopment. The buildings on the site are inhabitable and are slated to be demolished. Cleanup activities include the removal of hazardous materials and remediation efforts on the site. After cleanup, the property will be redeveloped as a mixed-use development including 120,000-square-feet of new commercial and restaurants, 33,000-square-feet of maker space and studios and over 500 units of mixed-income apartments, flats, and townhomes and 50 single-family units.

Option 1A is the two on the left. Option 1B is the two on the right. For the record, I'll take 1B as well.

Grove City annexes land in Jackson Township, paving way for medical, innovation gateway "The city of Grove City's vision to create a Southwest Regional Medical and Innovation Gateway near the Mount Carmel Grove City hospital has moved another step closer to reality. City Council on June 6 approved the annexation of five properties totaling about 565 acres in Jackson Township. "This is probably the second-most vast annexation we've done in Grove City, at least in my time," Stage said "Generally speaking, the gateway is planned for an area south of Orders Road and west of Hoover Road", Stage said. "It's an area we've been looking at for a long time as being ideal to help meet the increased demand for office, research and development and light-industrial uses." Plans for the area also include infrastructure improvements such as a new I-71 overpass to unlock development opportunities and provide a new community connection to reduce the burden on the existing roadway network." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/grove-city/2022/06/16/grove-city-annexations-jackson-township-southwest-regional-medical-innovation-gateway/7626279001/

Interesting article in Forbes today about Ohio and the Intel megaproject... From The State That Gave Us The Airplane, The First Light Bulb And Superman Comes An Answer To The Shifting Sands Of Globalization "The idea of reshoring is tougher to put into practice than we think, but it is part of a new map for globalization for the year of 2032 and beyond that we will need to navigate towards. The Intel win is the anchor “whale,” that will create tens of thousands of jobs directly and indirectly. However, this is the results of a retooling of the idea of economic development jobs that hopefully is wide spread in the US by 2032. JobsOhio more than tripled its annual funding for impact investments and grants to over $500 million and played a pivotal role in attracting Intel to build its next-generation semiconductor factories in Ohio. According to Intel, its initial investment of more than $20 billion for two “chip fabs” could grow to eight fabs and more than $100 billion in 10 years, making it potentially the largest economic development project undertaken by a single American company in U.S. history." More can be found here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgale/2022/06/14/from-the-state-that-gave-us-the-airplane-the-first-light-bulb-and-superman-comes-an-answer-to-the-shifting-sands-of-globalization/?sh=3c8fca2f79f3

The state's spending bill that includes the Intel incentives was signed into law today as well! "Ohio is doling out more than $3.5 billion of taxpayer money and federal COVID-19 relief dollars for a variety of infrastructural improvements and community projects. The biggest highlight is nearly $1 billion in incentives laid out for Intel, which promised to invest $20 billion in Licking County to build two semiconductor factories. Much of that will go toward infrastructural needs, such as local roads and water/sewage projects, and a $600 million "onshoring grant." Tax breaks were also offered for Intel suppliers and others. "He signed the state's spending bill on Tuesday." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/state/2022/06/14/mike-dewine-intel-gun-control-teachers-cancer-legislation-ohio-incentives-tax-drugs-republican/7532803001/