February 26, 20187 yr Very interesting project for a retail arcade through COSI that I had not heard of before - The state capital budget will include "$5 million for COSI to design and begin construction of a $40 million connection corridor to provide a glass-enclosed passageway through COSI connecting the riverfront to Scioto Peninsula Park. It will feature 30,000 square feet of indoor space for restaurants and retail shops." ;D http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180226/cosi-north-market-westerville-police-memorial-get-pieces-of-26b-capital-budget
February 27, 20187 yr Very interesting project for a retail arcade through COSI that I had not heard of before - The state capital budget will include "$5 million for COSI to design and begin construction of a $40 million connection corridor to provide a glass-enclosed passageway through COSI connecting the riverfront to Scioto Peninsula Park. It will feature 30,000 square feet of indoor space for restaurants and retail shops." ;D http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180226/cosi-north-market-westerville-police-memorial-get-pieces-of-26b-capital-budget Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right.
February 27, 20187 yr The Allied Works Architecture-designed National Veterans Memorial & Museum (NVMM) is rapidly rising on the shore of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is on track to open in July 2018. https://archpaper.com/2018/02/first-national-veterans-museum-completion-columbus-ohio/#gallery-0-slide-0
February 27, 20187 yr Very interesting project for a retail arcade through COSI that I had not heard of before - The state capital budget will include "$5 million for COSI to design and begin construction of a $40 million connection corridor to provide a glass-enclosed passageway through COSI connecting the riverfront to Scioto Peninsula Park. It will feature 30,000 square feet of indoor space for restaurants and retail shops." ;D http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180226/cosi-north-market-westerville-police-memorial-get-pieces-of-26b-capital-budget Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector.
February 28, 20187 yr Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector. Apparently they really do mean right through the middle of COSI, "The idea is to create a corridor through the middle of the building that will connect the new park to the west with the riverfront, and the millions in improvements that have been made there. The space, with winter gardens, food and retail, also will add to the traditional COSI experience" And here's a rendering, http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180227/dublin-arena-cosi-corridor-among-projects-in-line-to-get-state-cash
February 28, 20187 yr It strikes me as a little weird that after even bothering to save the high school in the first place, they now want to close in that courtyard into a glass box. Although I guess if/when this gets built, if it helps get more people passing through the building it'll be a win for COSI and for the riverfront. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
February 28, 20187 yr Very interesting project for a retail arcade through COSI that I had not heard of before - The state capital budget will include "$5 million for COSI to design and begin construction of a $40 million connection corridor to provide a glass-enclosed passageway through COSI connecting the riverfront to Scioto Peninsula Park. It will feature 30,000 square feet of indoor space for restaurants and retail shops." ;D http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180226/cosi-north-market-westerville-police-memorial-get-pieces-of-26b-capital-budget Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector. I remember they used some pretty cool tricks at the old COSI to circumvent stairs.
February 28, 20187 yr It strikes me as a little weird that after even bothering to save the high school in the first place, they now want to close in that courtyard into a glass box. I generally agree, although in a way it's oddly fitting as a echo back to the original 1960s-90s COSI that did exactly the same thing to Memorial Hall -
February 28, 20187 yr It strikes me as a little weird that after even bothering to save the high school in the first place, they now want to close in that courtyard into a glass box. Although I guess if/when this gets built, if it helps get more people passing through the building it'll be a win for COSI and for the riverfront. Yeah, and they would have to significantly alter that part of the school building, I imagine. Not sure how I feel about that. My grandmother actually graduated there back in 1940.
February 28, 20187 yr Was saving the school tied to tax credits or something when COSI built their new facility, or did they just do it out of the goodness of their heart because it makes a nice bookend across the Scioto from the courthouse? “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
February 28, 20187 yr Very interesting project for a retail arcade through COSI that I had not heard of before - The state capital budget will include "$5 million for COSI to design and begin construction of a $40 million connection corridor to provide a glass-enclosed passageway through COSI connecting the riverfront to Scioto Peninsula Park. It will feature 30,000 square feet of indoor space for restaurants and retail shops." ;D http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180226/cosi-north-market-westerville-police-memorial-get-pieces-of-26b-capital-budget Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector. Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector. Apparently they really do mean right through the middle of COSI, "The idea is to create a corridor through the middle of the building that will connect the new park to the west with the riverfront, and the millions in improvements that have been made there. The space, with winter gardens, food and retail, also will add to the traditional COSI experience" And here's a rendering, http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180227/dublin-arena-cosi-corridor-among-projects-in-line-to-get-state-cash I like the idea. It will help to liven up the place and provide a nice link between the parks.
February 28, 20187 yr State Budget Includes Funds for “COSI Connection Corridor” A plan to create a public passageway through COSI, complete with retail shops and restaurants, is in line to receive $5 million from the state capital budget. That would likely only cover a fraction of the total cost of the project, which is being dubbed the “COSI Connection Corridor.” The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) applied for the state capital dollars, and appears to be the entity spearheading the project. Language in the application laid out the case for the project, arguing that the current COSI building would act as an impediment for pedestrians moving between the recently-transformed riverfront and the enormous mixed use-development planned for 21 acres of land to the west: More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/state-funding-secured-for-cosi-connection-corridor-bw1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 28, 20187 yr overall it seems like a good idea to have a connector with retail. However, the best looking part of COSI seems to be getting covered up. Maybe the glass won't be all that intrusive, but it's a bit concerning. The rest of COSI is kind of ugly too. The building shape is unique, but I feel they need to add more decoration on the outside, especially the west side of the bldg.
February 28, 20187 yr ^ Yea I'm all for this idea, but I want to see the original look of the old high school portion preserved as much as possible.
February 28, 20187 yr Language in the application laid out the case for the project, arguing that the current COSI building would act as an impediment for pedestrians moving between the recently-transformed riverfront and the enormous mixed use-development planned for 21 acres of land to the west: Oooh, I like that. That's Real City thinking.
February 28, 20187 yr Actually, I'm not sure why people would go through it. There's not a destination on the east side of COSI, it's just another part of the park. If there was a neighborhood or a pedestrian bridge to downtown there, then I could see it. I'm a little confused actually what it's connecting. The park is long and not only accessible directly east of COSI.
March 1, 20187 yr I went up to the Rhodes Tower observation floor and have some pictures to share of various projects. Here is the NVMM with Gravity in the background: A close-up of the NVMM: A "before" shot of COSI and the Scioto Peninsula with River and Rich and Out of Town visible in the background:
March 1, 20187 yr Actually, I'm not sure why people would go through it. There's not a destination on the east side of COSI, it's just another part of the park. If there was a neighborhood or a pedestrian bridge to downtown there, then I could see it. I'm a little confused actually what it's connecting. The park is long and not only accessible directly east of COSI. I think the idea is to get more people to look at COSI as a place to go more often rather than just a place for busloads of kids to go in a field trip. Think COSI After Dark and their event spaces. With a lot of residents right there all of a sudden (unlike now) it's not a bad idea.
March 1, 20187 yr I went up to the Rhodes Tower observation floor and have some pictures to share of various projects. Here is the NVMM with Gravity in the background: A close-up of the NVMM: Thanks for all of these Rhodes Tower pics. I'm really liking the way the NVMM (aka 'New Vets') is turning out.
April 3, 20187 yr Late-March view of NVMM (aka 'New Vets') from Broad Street: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-march-2018-pt1-we1
June 1, 20187 yr The recently completed park that was built atop the underground parking garage west of COSI will be named for recently retired longtime City Auditor Hugh Dorrian. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180601/park-west-of-cosi-to-be-named-for-dorrian-retired-city-auditor
June 1, 20187 yr Interesting as I haven't heard anything about that. And what do they mean by "through COSI"? It makes it sound like it will be built through the building going from the Scioto to the new park, but that doesn't sound right. That would be quite an undertaking. The east side is 1 story higher than the west side. The connector would need a grand set of stairs, elevator and perhaps escalators. COSI would need to rework the ticket lobby to separate it from the connector. Apparently they really do mean right through the middle of COSI, "The idea is to create a corridor through the middle of the building that will connect the new park to the west with the riverfront, and the millions in improvements that have been made there. The space, with winter gardens, food and retail, also will add to the traditional COSI experience" And here's a rendering, http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180227/dublin-arena-cosi-corridor-among-projects-in-line-to-get-state-cash I was initially kind of skeptical of this idea of the glass-covered arcade through COSI, but looking at that picture above from the other side of the park, I think it would actually be really nice, and help to link a lot better the Scioto Peninsula with the river
June 1, 20187 yr ^So now we have a Dorrian Commons and a Dorrian Green? That is not confusing. I agree. I think it was unfortunate that they named it Dorrian Green-especially since there is a Dorrian Commons already. I really don't get the naming these parks after people-unless they contributed money for it or something. We have a Franklin Commons and a Columbus Commons along with the Dorian Commons, I don't see why they didn't just go with Scioto Commons or Scioto Green or something similar. It also does not look nearly as wide as I expected it to look. It looks more narrow and intimate than I expected. Now we just need the other side of Belle to be lined with 20 story buildings to make it all 'pop' .
June 8, 20187 yr This is quite a ... "development?" for the Scioto Peninsula. Remember all that RFP stuff and then Indy's Buckingham Companies being named the master developer for its redevelopment. Well forget about all that. Buckingham's out and the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation is in as the new master developer for the Scioto Peninsula. Oh, and they're waiting for Amazon to make their HQ2 decision before they proceed on any new projects: http://www.thisweeknews.com/business/20180608/scioto-peninsula-has-new-developer-but-everythings-on-pause-awaiting-amazon-hq2-decision -- Buckingham Companies, the Indianapolis-based firm initially chosen as the master developer of the Scioto Peninsula mixed-use project just west of COSI, is out. In its place, the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) says it will be the master developer, as it was for the River South and Columbus Commons projects. It said Friday that it will seek proposals from a number of developers on a parcel-by-parcel basis. -- Another wrinkle: Things could change quickly if Amazon were to announce Columbus as its selected site for its second headquarters location. Amazon has only said it will announce its decision sometime in 2018. CDDC chief Guy Worley said Friday morning that the organization are hitting pause on moving forward on any development until the HQ2 decision is made. -- Worley also added that the National Veterans Memorial project across the street from COSI, on the site of the former Veterans Memorial auditorium, is now planned to have an October or early November opening.
June 8, 20187 yr ^^ Glad that Buckingham is out. That is a really nice pic of downtown and the park as well. The Vets Memorial looks good and like it belongs and fits in with COSI too. There is a lot in this picture that Columbus got right. 'Dorian Green' park/putting the parking underground, the Memorial and it's park, the Scioto Greenway and narrowing of the river-all things that the city did very well. Sometimes Cbus can really get it right. * I think they might as well get started and not really wait for Amazon to be honest and realistic.
June 8, 20187 yr CDDC as the master developer? Worst nightmare for Columbus. Another Columbus Commons bust.
June 8, 20187 yr ^Agreed "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 8, 20187 yr Thank goodness Buckingham is out. Their "vision" was completely uninspired. I think this new approach will lead to a more architecturally diverse and interesting neighborhood, HQ2 or no. Now let's hope CDDC learned from the Highpoint debacle, and won't take the first offer that's put in front of them.
June 8, 20187 yr ^So now we have a Dorrian Commons and a Dorrian Green? That is not confusing. I agree. I think it was unfortunate that they named it Dorrian Green-especially since there is a Dorrian Commons already. I really don't get the naming these parks after people-unless they contributed money for it or something. We have a Franklin Commons and a Columbus Commons along with the Dorian Commons, I don't see why they didn't just go with Scioto Commons or Scioto Green or something similar. Well, he's trending lately
June 8, 20187 yr CDDC as the master developer? Worst nightmare for Columbus. Another Columbus Commons bust. Curious if any of you have seen it recently, if you weren't a fan before the LC buildings sure make it look like a part of the neighborhood.
June 8, 20187 yr ^So now we have a Dorrian Commons and a Dorrian Green? That is not confusing. I agree. I think it was unfortunate that they named it Dorrian Green-especially since there is a Dorrian Commons already. I really don't get the naming these parks after people-unless they contributed money for it or something. We have a Franklin Commons and a Columbus Commons along with the Dorian Commons, I don't see why they didn't just go with Scioto Commons or Scioto Green or something similar. Well, he's trending lately Also Dorrian Green sounds too much like Dorian Gray! lol *ink and Arcade Fiyah have now cursed the Scioto Peninsula development and if we do get another HighPointe they should be blamed and tarred and feathered. ;)
June 8, 20187 yr Switching gears: Columbus Downtown Development to open $500M Scioto Peninsula project to more developers Changing course, Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is going to parcel out the proposed Scioto Peninsula redevelopment and seek more companies to build it out piece by piece. The group said this morning it is pausing plans for the $500 million redevelopment of the 56-acre Scioto Peninsula, which capitalizes on improvements at COSI, the new Veterans' Memorial and a number of other mixed-use projects underway. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/06/08/switching-gears-columbus-downtown-development-corp.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 8, 20187 yr Scioto Peninsula: Buckingham Companies Out, CDDC to be Master Developer The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) revealed a major change to its plans for the Scioto Peninsula today. Buckingham Companies, the Indianapolis-based developer that was chosen late last year to build out the 21-acre site, is no longer attached to the project. Instead, the CDDC will assume the role of master developer and will work to line up different developers for each distinct portion of the project. Guy Worley, President and CEO of the CDDC, explained that the overall timeline will not change under this new arrangement – he still expects a full build out in the next ten years or so – and that the development will still include a mix of residential, retail, office and hotel uses. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/scioto-peninsula-buckingham-companies-out-cddc-to-be-master-developer-bw1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 8, 20187 yr CDDC as the master developer? Worst nightmare for Columbus. Another Columbus Commons bust. CC isn't really a bust IMO. What was disappointing was the scale/design of the individual projects approved by the Downtown Commission, but the overall project has worked pretty well. I am okay with developing the Peninsula on a piece by piece basis so long as they have a general foundation for what they want it to look like, hopefully without height restrictions or demands that everything look like a brick box. We don't need another Arena District development. So in that way, I'm very glad Buckingham is out. Their plan was too short and way too bland, and perhaps one of the reasons they're out is that the choice received a lot of criticism in that regard. At least involving multiple developers means we should see more of a mix of styles, which would be okay with how Franklinton already is. That said, waiting for the Amazon announcement seems silly to me unless they know something we don't. Love Columbus and all, but it's on no one's list of likely choices for that project. Have they heard differently or are just hoping?
June 8, 20187 yr Scioto Peninsula: Buckingham Companies Out, CDDC to be Master Developer The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) revealed a major change to its plans for the Scioto Peninsula today. Buckingham Companies, the Indianapolis-based developer that was chosen late last year to build out the 21-acre site, is no longer attached to the project. Instead, the CDDC will assume the role of master developer and will work to line up different developers for each distinct portion of the project. Guy Worley, President and CEO of the CDDC, explained that the overall timeline will not change under this new arrangement – he still expects a full build out in the next ten years or so – and that the development will still include a mix of residential, retail, office and hotel uses. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/scioto-peninsula-buckingham-companies-out-cddc-to-be-master-developer-bw1 The craziest thing about this is the expansion of downtown across the river. There are still 3-6 flat lots or underused properties along High Street that need infilled as well. Not even counting the vast parking lots along and east of 4th. Tons of room for development in downtown!
June 8, 20187 yr ^ The original rendering by Stern looks sooo much more interesting than the office park floated by Buckingham.
June 8, 20187 yr Scioto Peninsula: Buckingham Companies Out, CDDC to be Master Developer The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) revealed a major change to its plans for the Scioto Peninsula today. Buckingham Companies, the Indianapolis-based developer that was chosen late last year to build out the 21-acre site, is no longer attached to the project. Instead, the CDDC will assume the role of master developer and will work to line up different developers for each distinct portion of the project. Guy Worley, President and CEO of the CDDC, explained that the overall timeline will not change under this new arrangement – he still expects a full build out in the next ten years or so – and that the development will still include a mix of residential, retail, office and hotel uses. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/scioto-peninsula-buckingham-companies-out-cddc-to-be-master-developer-bw1 The craziest thing about this is the expansion of downtown across the river. There are still 3-6 flat lots or underused properties along High Street that need infilled as well. Not even counting the vast parking lots along and east of 4th. Tons of room for development in downtown! I actually like that they are viewing the Scioto Peninsula as part of downtown and distinct from East Franklinton. Some good height and density will help visually establish that it is a part of downtown, and also help to show that the river and the parklands beside the river are not beside downtown Cbus, but within it-a part of it. And we are lucky in a way that we have those spaces available so we can fill in as needed. Just look at how the two big Neighborhood launch apartment buildings along with the planned eight story building across the street and the rest of that development are in the processing of completing the destruction of the infamous parking crater than existed there. I see those lots (and the vacant land on the Scioto Peninsula and in East Franklinton) as opportunities. If the population keeps expanding as it has been, then it is just a question of when and not if. I would rather wait a bit and get the right development as downtown builds more into a real diverse neighborhood as opposed to a highrise 9-5 office park-and it is on it's way. Trying to be optimistic here. * I really wonder what is going on with that lot on the northwest side of the Main and High intersection. I know that Schiff was fighting to buy that Main Bar...have not heard anything about that. Also some of the lots on High are kind of spoken for as in the hotel proposed for East High where the Elm alley is, and for an expansion on the lot North of the Atlas building. Of course we just need to see action taken. There really isn't that much on High that is not developed, being developed, or without plans for development. Tons of room is tons of room for opportunities! Let's just hope that the city and developers see it that way too and make the best of it. I wonder what is going on with that 11 story building on the Swan Cleaners space?...have not heard anything about that either.
June 8, 20187 yr Scioto Peninsula: Buckingham Companies Out, CDDC to be Master Developer The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) revealed a major change to its plans for the Scioto Peninsula today. Buckingham Companies, the Indianapolis-based developer that was chosen late last year to build out the 21-acre site, is no longer attached to the project. Instead, the CDDC will assume the role of master developer and will work to line up different developers for each distinct portion of the project. Guy Worley, President and CEO of the CDDC, explained that the overall timeline will not change under this new arrangement – he still expects a full build out in the next ten years or so – and that the development will still include a mix of residential, retail, office and hotel uses. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/scioto-peninsula-buckingham-companies-out-cddc-to-be-master-developer-bw1 The craziest thing about this is the expansion of downtown across the river. There are still 3-6 flat lots or underused properties along High Street that need infilled as well. Not even counting the vast parking lots along and east of 4th. Tons of room for development in downtown! I actually like that they are viewing the Scioto Peninsula as part of downtown and distinct from East Franklinton. Some good height and density will help visually establish that it is a part of downtown, and also help to show that the river and the parklands beside the river are not beside downtown Cbus, but within it-a part of it. And we are lucky in a way that we have those spaces available so we can fill in as needed. Just look at how the two big Neighborhood launch apartment buildings along with the planned eight story building across the street and the rest of that development are in the processing of completing the destruction of the infamous parking crater than existed there. I see those lots (and the vacant land on the Scioto Peninsula and in East Franklinton) as opportunities. If the population keeps expanding as it has been, then it is just a question of when and not if. I would rather wait a bit and get the right development as downtown builds more into a real diverse neighborhood as opposed to a highrise 9-5 office park-and it is on it's way. Trying to be optimistic here. * I really wonder what is going on with that lot on the northwest side of the Main and High intersection. I know that Schiff was fighting to buy that Main Bar...have not heard anything about that. Also some of the lots on High are kind of spoken for as in the hotel proposed for East High where the Elm alley is, and for an expansion on the lot North of the Atlas building. Of course we just need to see action taken. There really isn't that much on High that is not developed, being developed, or without plans for development. Tons of room is tons of room for opportunities! Let's just hope that the city and developers see it that way too and make the best of it. I wonder what is going on with that 11 story building on the Swan Cleaners space?...have not heard anything about that either. Sorry I should have elaborated, I think it's awesome, it is extremely positive for the cities urban core. My thing is people are constantly complaining about the need for more skyscrapers but with so much land eventually they will come/are coming(although I don't believe the Millennial tower will ever be built). I am personally happy with any infill of at least 5+ stories.
June 8, 20187 yr That said, waiting for the Amazon announcement seems silly to me unless they know something we don't. Love Columbus and all, but it's on no one's list of likely choices for that project. Have they heard differently or are just hoping? I know it's on the Amazon top 20 list, which seems like the most relevant list to be on.
June 9, 20187 yr That said, waiting for the Amazon announcement seems silly to me unless they know something we don't. Love Columbus and all, but it's on no one's list of likely choices for that project. Have they heard differently or are just hoping? I know it's on the Amazon top 20 list, which seems like the most relevant list to be on. We're in the final 10... geographically(among other reasons) it makes sense, but I'm not going through that all over again.
June 9, 20187 yr That said, waiting for the Amazon announcement seems silly to me unless they know something we don't. Love Columbus and all, but it's on no one's list of likely choices for that project. Have they heard differently or are just hoping? I know it's on the Amazon top 20 list, which seems like the most relevant list to be on. We're in the final 10... geographically(among other reasons) it makes sense, but I'm not going through that all over again. When was the list narrowed down to 10?
June 9, 20187 yr Wow fantastic news today. Very glad Buckingham has been shown the door, and I reiterate all my criticism of them from the initial announcement a few pages back. I also think doing RFPs for individual parcels will lead to a better development overall, and that this shows CDDC has already learned from the HighPoint debacle. That was the first Columbus Commons project, and by far the worst, but it did get the ball rolling. Everything that came after that has been larger, denser, and better designed Re: Amazon, their decision will be announced in the next few months so there shouldn't be any real "waiting" involved or much if any delay. It's more just being aware that this is the prime site we have to offer, so having contingency plans thought of beforehand just in case we are picked for HQ2. The Dispatch article even quotes CDDC saying that they're moving forward with issuing an RFP for the first parcel now regardless
June 20, 20186 yr Meet the first CEO of National Veterans Memorial and Museum and see a slideshow of new center The soon-to-open National Veterans Memorial and Museum has its first CEO, a retired Army general. Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter was introduced Tuesday morning. Ferriter, 61, started in earnest this week and will be the outward face of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, focusing on building a "world-class" team and hiring a museum director for the site that's anticipated to open before Veteran's Day. The museum is intended to be a space for reflection and education for veterans, their families and other visitors. "We want people to leave (the museum) and say, 'That's better than Disney,' " Ferriter said. "This museum will bring veterans to this great city, and from what I've seen (of Columbus), people will stay." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/06/19/meet-the-first-ceo-of-national-veterans-memorial.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 20, 20186 yr ^ At little more about this from CU: https://www.columbusunderground.com/founding-ceo-president-of-national-veterans-museum-memorial-announced-today-ls1
July 9, 20186 yr The National Veterans Museum isn't scheduled to open until Veterans Day in November - but enough of the displays and exhibits in the 53,000-square-foot, $82 million museum are being assembled that the media was given a early preview of it before July 4th: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180703/museum-to-show-experiences-of-veterans-families http://www.dispatch.com/photogallery/OH/20180702/PHOTOGALLERY/702009995/PH/1?start=2
July 11, 20186 yr Disagreements doomed Buckingham's bid for Scioto Peninsula, city emails show The deal between the Indianapolis company chosen to spearhead the $500 million Scioto Peninsula redevelopment, the city of Columbus and Columbus Downtown Development Corp. was falling apart long before the June announcement that the project was on hold and that Buckingham Cos. was out. Columbus Business First reviewed hundreds of emails between the city, the CDDC and Buckingham and found that the developer began reworking initial plans soon after landing the lucrative assignment as part of a potential deal with a company to move its headquarters to the Scioto Peninsula. The reworked project, the emails show, would have first and foremost focused on that company's campus before building up the rest of the mixed-use site with the hoped-for hotels, residences and restaurants. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/07/11/disagreements-doomed-buckinghams-bid-for-scioto.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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