I don't believe this has been mentioned yet, but portions of the garage within 100 N High are open for parking to the residents (and prospective residents) of the Madison.

36 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said:

I don't believe this has been mentioned yet, but portions of the garage within 100 N High are open for parking to the residents (and prospective residents) of the Madison.

The Madison appears to be half rented so that is also awesome. 

I believe there's a pedestrian tunnel connecting the two.

Also there is a mostly women's clothing/accessories shop opening near the USPS shop across the street at the Nicholas.  The owner has a shop in Worthington and is expanding into downtown! 

 

 

https://614now.com/2025/culture/popular-worthington-shop-opening-second-location-downtown

 

Few photos from the Worthington Location. 

8 hours ago, sono4315 said:

Also there is a mostly women's clothing/accessories shop opening near the USPS shop across the street at the Nicholas.  The owner has a shop in Worthington and is expanding into downtown! 

 

 

https://614now.com/2025/culture/popular-worthington-shop-opening-second-location-downtown

 

Few photos from the Worthington Location. 

The space they are opening in looks huge! I respect anyone bringing some retail to the area, but I’m curious how this style will do downtown. It’s a very suburban style fashion look, but I wish them luck and hopefully they are busy all the time. 

2 hours ago, VintageLife said:

The space they are opening in looks huge! I respect anyone bringing some retail to the area, but I’m curious how this style will do downtown. It’s a very suburban style fashion look, but I wish them luck and hopefully they are busy all the time. 

We need a hole-in-the-wall tailor too. That would be epic!

From 4th and Elm. I think I attached the image correctly….
 

5 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

From 4th and Elm. I think I attached the image correctly….
 

Would be an awesome road to make pedestrian only. 

Edited January 18Jan 18 by VintageLife

2 hours ago, VintageLife said:

Would be an awesome road to make pedestrian only. 

I was thinking that and first floor with some dining!

10 minutes ago, columbus17 said:

I was thinking that and first floor with some dining!

The AT&T building is horrible and needs to be remodeled or torn down. It has such horrible ground level appeal. It looks like a prison and has to be awful to work in. 

38 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

The AT&T building is horrible and needs to be remodeled or torn down. It has such horrible ground level appeal. It looks like a prison and has to be awful to work in. 

 

Is it not largely equipment and infrastructure? I was not aware it was a traditional office more than those who are present to maintain equipment and such? 

2 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

 

Is it not largely equipment and infrastructure? I was not aware it was a traditional office more than those who are present to maintain equipment and such? 

I guess I have no idea, that would make sense though. Would still love for it to be gone. 

Storefronts starting to take shape. This has to be my favorite project being constructed right now downtown. 

Edited February 4Feb 4 by sono4315

4 hours ago, sono4315 said:

Storefronts starting to take shape. This has to be my favorite project being constructed right now downtown. 

I hope we get about 6 more of these type of buildings before we get our next 30+ story. This type of infill with decent height is what our downtown lacks the most. 

6 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

I hope we get about 6 more of these type of buildings before we get our next 30+ story. This type of infill with decent height is what our downtown lacks the most. 

Better design, but yes.

25 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

I hope we get about 6 more of these type of buildings before we get our next 30+ story. This type of infill with decent height is what our downtown lacks the most. 

There are so many places for this also! I would love to see some stuff happen on state st east of 4th, but I doubt much will happen down there with the hospital being there. Who knows, there are so many empty lots all over, it could happen anywhere downtown. 
 

I wish they would have built some stuff like this where the townhomes are on front st. There is no reason front street couldn’t be lined with mixed use buildings. It seems like it’s mostly parking and underutilized potential. 

The historic restoration on the project is terrific. 
 

 

 

10 minutes ago, Pablo said:

The historic restoration on the project is terrific. 
 

 

 

I wish the alley was activated. Those restorations would be perfect little walk up windows for small businesses. 
 

I know they are just the backs of the storefronts on high, but I’ve always thought how cool it would be to just have walk up businesses all along there. 

57 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I wish the alley was activated. Those restorations would be perfect little walk up windows for small businesses. 
 

I know they are just the backs of the storefronts on high, but I’ve always thought how cool it would be to just have walk up businesses all along there. 

I think it is going to be activated? In the article for Chef Dalton’s New Mexican restaurant, they say his patio will spill onto pearl:

 

“Plans, which are subject to change, call for a 60-seat eatery with patio space spilling onto Pearl Street behind, enlivening what long has been a desolate stretch of alley, especially after nightfall. Plans call for the alley to become pedestrian-oriented as the streetscape along Gay Street from Front to Fourth streets is revamped during the coming years by the Capital Line project, an effort by Edwards and Downtown Columbus Inc.”

 

https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/11/15/chef-josh-dalton-to-open-mexican-restaurant-at-gay-and-high-streets/76261489007/

19 minutes ago, smjjms said:

I think it is going to be activated? In the article for Chef Dalton’s New Mexican restaurant, they say his patio will spill onto pearl:

 

“Plans, which are subject to change, call for a 60-seat eatery with patio space spilling onto Pearl Street behind, enlivening what long has been a desolate stretch of alley, especially after nightfall. Plans call for the alley to become pedestrian-oriented as the streetscape along Gay Street from Front to Fourth streets is revamped during the coming years by the Capital Line project, an effort by Edwards and Downtown Columbus Inc.”

 

https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/11/15/chef-josh-dalton-to-open-mexican-restaurant-at-gay-and-high-streets/76261489007/

It will be interesting to see how they do it! doesn’t seem like a ton of space back there 

 

Quick look from Neilston St

 

 

 

I already forgot how bad these buildings looked, I’m so happy Columbus has someone that was willing to invest in restoring these. 
 

 

I thought the shorter building wasn’t being saved? When did they change that design? Last I remember it was supposed to be open courtyard, I’m glad it looks like it was preserved. That back section really should be brick though, it would look way better. 

10 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I thought the shorter building wasn’t being saved? When did they change that design? Last I remember it was supposed to be open courtyard, I’m glad it looks like it was preserved. That back section really should be brick though, it would look way better. 

The courtyard will be where the tower crane currently sits, between the White Haines building and 100 N High. 

25 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said:

The courtyard will be where the tower crane currently sits, between the White Haines building and 100 N High. 

Ah, that makes sense and I see it now, I was very confused. 

18 hours ago, VintageLife said:

 

I thought the shorter building wasn’t being saved? When did they change that design? Last I remember it was supposed to be open courtyard, I’m glad it looks like it was preserved. That back section really should be brick though, it would look way better. 

 

The Day Companies wanted to tear down the shorter building. When Edwards took the project over, they managed to keep it.

Pool installation

 

this is a pretty cool video 

View from 15

 

 

 

Great view! Except downtown slumlord Tonti Organization's eyesore at 34 N High, and their empty lot across the street...

 

Edwards has worked magic bringing the block north of Gay back to life, would love to see him make a deal for the Tonti sites and keep that momentum strong heading south to Broad

Funny they use out of date photos for this. Most people will live in an area with more housing and things to do, and be fine with it. You don’t need to try and deceive them. 
 

https://www.trulia.com/home/106-n-high-st-207-columbus-oh-43215-87890624?cid=shr|app_ios_main_phone|buy|pdp_share

 

Another one from Neilston St 

 

 

I walked through this block of High Street on Friday and I must say, The Nicholas really isn't as bad as we've made it out to be on here. Now that some of the retail spots are being filled in, it feels much more complete. You hardly even notice you are passing by one giant building because they changed the facade so much as you travel down the street. From a distance its still not great, but at the street level (which matters the most), I think they did a solid job.

 

This:

 

has turned into this:

 

I think it will only continue to get better as the rest of the retail spots fill in and 100 N High wraps up across the street. I can't wait to see what this block looks like in another year or two with most of the retail spots filled in. It should end up being quite the transformation from 10 years ago when the wheels first started turning for this block. Hopefully we see something similar happen the next block north in the coming decade. 

12 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

I walked through this block of High Street on Friday and I must say, The Nicholas really isn't as bad as we've made it out to be on here. Now that some of the retail spots are being filled in, it feels much more complete. You hardly even notice you are passing by one giant building because they changed the facade so much as you travel down the street. From a distance its still not great, but at the street level (which matters the most), I think they did a solid job.

 

This:

 

has turned into this:

 

I think it will only continue to get better as the rest of the retail spots fill in and 100 N High wraps up across the street. I can't wait to see what this block looks like in another year or two with most of the retail spots filled in. It should end up being quite the transformation from 10 years ago when the wheels first started turning for this block. Hopefully we see something similar happen the next block north in the coming decade. 

I will agree, the street level works and looks great and is better than a massive parking lot. My problem is that it could have been a) taller and b) more variation in height, to match the historic strip across the street. In the end it gets the job done and added a bunch of very much needed retail and restaurant space along high. 

3 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

I walked through this block of High Street on Friday and I must say, The Nicholas really isn't as bad as we've made it out to be on here. Now that some of the retail spots are being filled in, it feels much more complete. You hardly even notice you are passing by one giant building because they changed the facade so much as you travel down the street. From a distance its still not great, but at the street level (which matters the most), I think they did a solid job.

 

This:

 

has turned into this:

 

I think it will only continue to get better as the rest of the retail spots fill in and 100 N High wraps up across the street. I can't wait to see what this block looks like in another year or two with most of the retail spots filled in. It should end up being quite the transformation from 10 years ago when the wheels first started turning for this block. Hopefully we see something similar happen the next block north in the coming decade. 

One side is too modern, the other side (brown side) is just butt ugly. The height could be varied as well, but I think the much larger issue is just poor facade/materials/orientation.

55 minutes ago, columbus17 said:

One side is too modern, the other side (brown side) is just butt ugly. The height could be varied as well, but I think the much larger issue is just poor facade/materials/orientation.

Have you walked down this block in the last few months?

6 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

Have you walked down this block in the last few months?

Yes. I meant the Nicholas - my bad. The corner part - not the other side of the street!!

17 hours ago, VintageLife said:

I will agree, the street level works and looks great and is better than a massive parking lot. My problem is that it could have been a) taller and b) more variation in height, to match the historic strip across the street. In the end it gets the job done and added a bunch of very much needed retail and restaurant space along high. 

 

Totally agree on the critiques. It's not perfect. I just think it creates a solid pedestrian experience at the street level and that's what matters the most. You don't feel like you are walking past one giant building like most of the newer buildings that take up an entire city block. It feels like you are walking past numerous individual buildings that were built up against each other. 

There's a lot more family and friends going downtown because of these new retail shops on High St at the Nicholas. Sure, the building isn't perfect and a large mass, but in the end it's bringing more activity downtown right along the core. 

 

In my sim city head, I would really like to see Atlas Apartment parking lot redeveloped to feature 2 different buildings at varying heights (12 story / 16 story) with nice facades. Plus, redeveloping the Federal building on High and Spring. Spring - Nationwide is an absolute dead zone after 5 pm and would love continual activity from the Statehouse to the convention center. 

48 minutes ago, KyleofColumbus said:

There's a lot more family and friends going downtown because of these new retail shops on High St at the Nicholas. Sure, the building isn't perfect and a large mass, but in the end it's bringing more activity downtown right along the core. 

 

In my sim city head, I would really like to see Atlas Apartment parking lot redeveloped to feature 2 different buildings at varying heights (12 story / 16 story) with nice facades. Plus, redeveloping the Federal building on High and Spring. Spring - Nationwide is an absolute dead zone after 5 pm and would love continual activity from the Statehouse to the convention center. 

Also redevelop the government building and 1 store FedEx building at Spring and High. While we're at it, the corner across the street with the surface parking lot and 2 store former Wendy's restaurant. 

1 hour ago, KyleofColumbus said:

There's a lot more family and friends going downtown because of these new retail shops on High St at the Nicholas. Sure, the building isn't perfect and a large mass, but in the end it's bringing more activity downtown right along the core. 

 

In my sim city head, I would really like to see Atlas Apartment parking lot redeveloped to feature 2 different buildings at varying heights (12 story / 16 story) with nice facades. Plus, redeveloping the Federal building on High and Spring. Spring - Nationwide is an absolute dead zone after 5 pm and would love continual activity from the Statehouse to the convention center. 

I think it would be cool to add a addition like the The Brunson 

Building across from The Atlas. Maybe a little more height. The historic side could stay apartments, while the glass addition with balconies would be condos with rooftop pool for all residents to use. 

Edited March 18Mar 18 by sono4315

23 minutes ago, sono4315 said:

I think it would be cool to add a addition like the The Brunson 

Building across from The Atlas. Maybe a little more height. The historic side could stay apartments, while the glass addition with balconies would be condos with rooftop pool for all residents to use. 

That could work but I also think an addition to make it like the Greystone court apartment building at High and Hubbard in the short north would be awesome. Make a courtyard that could be accessed by the public and help add some much needed greenery to the core. 
 

You could still make the ground floor all retail space and could have outdoor seating for restaurants in the courtyard area. Then you could add windows to the big blank walls while not blocking any sun for the units already in the atlas 

13 minutes ago, sono4315 said:

Also redevelop the government building and 1 store FedEx building at Spring and High. While we're at it, the corner across the street with the surface parking lot and 2 store former Wendy's restaurant. 

I actually think having the occasional 1 or 2-story on a corner can be a helpful navigation tool and can add a little color to a street wall. Surface lots can go though, totally onboard there.

Also minor nitpick, but calling Haveli Bistro the former Wendy's is doing them dirty. They've been there since 2018 and for a lot of that time have been the sole non-food court Indian restaurant downtown. Nice place, and one of our go-tos when we need a quick option for vegetarian/vegan friends.

2 minutes ago, Zordon Shumway said:

I actually think having the occasional 1 or 2-story on a corner can be a helpful navigation tool and can add a little color to a street wall. Surface lots can go though, totally onboard there.

Also minor nitpick, but calling Haveli Bistro the former Wendy's is doing them dirty. They've been there since 2018 and for a lot of that time have been the sole non-food court Indian restaurant downtown. Nice place, and one of our go-tos when we need a quick option for vegetarian/vegan friends.

Haveli is great, and I agree, that building doesn’t need to go away. Just build in the lots around it and maybe use the rooftop for some greenery. 

1 hour ago, KyleofColumbus said:

Nationwide is an absolute dead zone after 5 pm and would love continual activity from the Statehouse to the convention center. 

 

It's even dead during business hours. It's a real shame because it keeps the Convention Center crowds north of High/Nationwide. 

 

I think it would be awesome if Nationwide could figure out how to add a few retail spots in their lobby area. If that were to happen, and the federal building at High/Spring were to get redeveloped, the rest of downtown would be more seamlessly connected to the Convention Center/AD/SN area. 

9 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

 

It's even dead during business hours. It's a real shame because it keeps the Convention Center crowds north of High/Nationwide. 

 

I think it would be awesome if Nationwide could figure out how to add a few retail spots in their lobby area. If that were to happen, and the federal building at High/Spring were to get redeveloped, the rest of downtown would be more seamlessly connected to the Convention Center/AD/SN area. 

It would also help the hotels that are downtown because people would have a better walk while going to the convention center. 

Also, is there a thread for Columbus population? Charlotte city proper just surpassed us to become the 14th largest U.S city.  Columbus moved to 15th. Not sure if we have a topic on population. 

Edited March 18Mar 18 by sono4315

44 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

It would also help the hotels that are downtown because people would have a better walk while going to the convention center. 

 

Exactly, it's just so disjointed currently. I think within the next ~15 years it will be totally different though.

 

43 minutes ago, sono4315 said:

Also, is there a thread for Columbus population? Charlotte city proper just surpassed us to become the 14th largest U.S city.  Columbus moved to 15th. Not sure if we have a topic on population. 

 

Kinda surprising it took Charlotte this long to pass us, considering the city encompasses nearly 100 square miles more land than Columbus does. Charlotte has 311 square miles of land while Columbus has 220 square miles of land. 

 

Where are you seeing that Charlotte passed us though? The Census Bureau has not released city estimates for 2024 yet. All I can find is a website called World Population Review which is just using the average of the past few years of population change to project the population for the next few years, assuming the average rate of change continues to remain the remain the same.  

 

Also, yes there is a thread for that: 

 

Edited March 18Mar 18 by cbussoccer

2 hours ago, Zordon Shumway said:

I actually think having the occasional 1 or 2-story on a corner can be a helpful navigation tool and can add a little color to a street wall. Surface lots can go though, totally onboard there.

Also minor nitpick, but calling Haveli Bistro the former Wendy's is doing them dirty. They've been there since 2018 and for a lot of that time have been the sole non-food court Indian restaurant downtown. Nice place, and one of our go-tos when we need a quick option for vegetarian/vegan friends.

Just my opinion but this far from attractive and a horrible use of space being on High Street, the main corridor through downtown.  

2 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

 

Exactly, it's just so disjointed currently. I think within the next ~15 years it will be totally different though.

 

 

Kinda surprising it took Charlotte this long to pass us, considering the city encompasses nearly 100 square miles more land than Columbus does. Charlotte has 311 square miles of land while Columbus has 220 square miles of land. 

 

Where are you seeing that Charlotte passed us though? The Census Bureau has not released city estimates for 2024 yet. All I can find is a website called World Population Review which is just using the average of the past few years of population change to project the population for the next few years, assuming the average rate of change continues to remain the remain the same.  

 

Also, yes there is a thread for that: 

 

You're right, it is just an estimate of U.S cities by population for 2025. 

7 minutes ago, sono4315 said:

Just my opinion but this far from attractive and a horrible use of space being on High Street, the main corridor through downtown.  

Both of those buildings should be demoed and filled in. Hopefully the FedEx building goes first and then someone buys the bankruptcy building and tears that down at a later time. That way we don’t get another massive build downtown on the main stretch.