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So many erections in this city smh...

I don't see any brick or the pitched roof in the rendering.

They should restore the building to the original with the brick, sloped roof, and large windows. Had way more character.

When you're a data center, where it costs $$$$$$ to keep everything cool, and you want the most advanced tech available for your buck, it matters. Intel is 2-3 years behind TSMC. TSMC's clients include AI giant NVIDIA (which is the most advanced AI company in the space, NOT Intel - I don't know how a company as divided as Intel could ever beat AMD's coordinated engineering attempts to even scrape the bottom of NVIDIA's software stack), AMD, and Apple (which LEFT Intel due to a bad product that lacked performance and was horrible for thermals in their devices). AMD almost rules the consumer PC space and is the gold standard for almost all laptops due to their chip-to-chip integration, 3D stacking, and insanely good thermals due to operating on a smaller (5 or 3nm process), and the remaining GPU segment is dominated by NVIDIA. As far as data centers, apart from aging Xenon CPUs, AMD is once again the compute powerhouse with NVIVIDA GPUs being the only option I've seen for any AI, deep learning, and graphical instances. Intel has a bunch of subpar engineers too busy fighting over who can climb the ladder than working as a team and building a compelling product. This project and the others are a bailout at the taxpayers' expense. Which is unnecessary - given how AMD under the right leadership brought themselves back from the brink of bankruptcy to dominate the market. I'm not mad about the jobs, the opportunity, or the fabs. My issue is and will remain with Intel's leadership and the federal government's mistake in frivolously subsidizing a project like this to bail out a company that dug its own grave. Also, as much of a proud American as I am, the claim about the DOD using American products is laughable. We've demonstrated we're really great at building crap (i.e. Boeing - which has been an ongoing fiasco), and our cars are bested by Japanese and German engineers every day of the week. I'd use Taiwanese chips any day of the week if they're better - they're not stopping us from piecing apart those chips to ensure they're secure.

I will only ever use TSMC chips. Don't trust any of the thermonuclear reactors Intel builds. TSMC is a very innovative company - they get it done.

Agreed. Plus, I’m against solar completely.

I'm just glad it's tall. High street needs more towers.

They're moving them. Not removing them. Big difference, big problem.

A lot. Not spending 12 months paying thousands of dollars in redesign fees and sitting on land that could be used saves boat loads of money. Developers hate red tape.

TSMC has fabs over here and builds a much better product than Intel.

Yes.

Man if I’m proven right I will fall over laughing. I’ve been saying that’d happen ever since the project was announced.

I think it's best to pause and remember that we're all on the same team here. Maybe a compromise can be had? What about using modular construction to cut down on the costs and deliver the project sooner, providing that much needed housing, but in exchange upgrade the architecture and add some street activation and placemaking components into the project. There could be a great partnership with recent CSCC grads looking to start businesses by giving them space below (on prime real estate) for a good price, and incentivize them (if not require) to hire recent CSCC grads as employees to help shape their careers and experience further.

The problem here is, this project is being partially funded/supported through public funds. Therefore, because myself and others pay into the tax pool that makes these projects possible, we do have a right to have a voice in what is done with that money. I think there's a great opportunity for this project, just the current form needs some changes. Going off the suggestions made above about street activation, better materials, and public parks/arts would make a world of difference.

We want this to become part of the community fabric not just a building for the sake of having a building. So yes, design matters. Also I'm tired of the throwaway culture around buildings - let's make an investment in something to serve the community for as long as it can!

I never once said that. My issue is with the design and underutilization of the lot, which is currently designed for a use much like that. There's no reason for all of that prime frontage under the current design.

This! Excatly!

There are other sites. Don’t put it here. There’s bus lines, bike paths, and sidewalks. It doesn’t need to be right at their doorstep. That lot is prime for a 6 story development with ground floor commercial including dining, an art gallery, and some other local business storefronts. Then put the housing on top. Nice little pocket park on the corner, include public art elements throughout, and then make the above units affordable. They’re already saving $$$ not building structured parking - they can put more into it and make this a true ammenity for everyone. If not, get it off Cleveland avenue and tuck it in an alleyway.

And public art and a pocket park. The corner of Spring/Cleveland would be great for a fountain, some dining tables, and a mural with some unique sculptures. Especially being so close to CCAD...

If this faced an inner alley, great. This faces a MAJOR THOROUGHFARE and is adjacent to two others. Something spectacular, inviting, and useful for ALL should go on this site. Not a sleepy residential building that looks like a cheap hotel. There won't be street activation, there won't be architectural diversity, there's not even an attempt to implement public art or a pocket park to make this have some sort of amenity/landmark. Also, twenty housing units for Columbus State students won't make a dent. Unless this project was 100% for CSCC students (or anywhere over 50%) they can't justify needing this location. On top of that, even if they build it dirt cheap, I highly doubt the finances will work given the rents they wish to charge. It feels like they're trying to "patch" a problem and not fix it. I'd rather see a significant housing plan from CSCC and integration/cooperation with Jobs Ohio and other entities to transition lower income residents into higher paying jobs. Use this as an opportunity for a hand up and not a hand out. While their intentions are good, the execution thus far is not.

Then stuff it in the suburbs. The land is cheaper there anyways.

Then don't put them on prime real estate. Also, maintenance is going to be a nightmare and its going to be known as the block eyesore. Give the people some dignity that are living there and create a respectable building, or build it where it's not on one of the hottest sites in the area.

This is garbage.

I still think that'd be unwise. I think the best opportunity for land would be warehouse district if price is an issue. Tons of open space and attractions already down there.

The bottleneck is being hit. We have the space now (which will help with affordability), but due to a lack of amenities, no one's moving into it. Downtown is still very much a selective environment.