September 26, 20213 yr 15 minutes ago, mu2010 said: Was in Columbus yesterday visiting some family, then girlfriend and I went out to dinner in the short north and after we went for a walk. Happened to walk down High and turn right on Nationwide around 7:15. People were everywhere (on a Buckeyes game-night no less!), and after a few minutes I figured out why, so we followed the crowd all the way to the new stadium. Awesome vibe on the street and the exterior is striking. Very happy the new stadium appears to have turned out excellently, will return ASAP to go to a match. More projects around the stadium are already approved and should start to go vertical this fall. Assuming you don't get back til next season, things should look quite different back there by the time you get to see it next!
September 26, 20213 yr 36 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: More projects around the stadium are already approved and should start to go vertical this fall. Assuming you don't get back til next season, things should look quite different back there by the time you get to see it next! I feel like we should see work start over there any day now. Has anyone noticed any activity recently?
September 26, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, amped91 said: I feel like we should see work start over there any day now. Has anyone noticed any activity recently? I went through there Friday evening to check progress. Nothing is going vertical as of yet. The main activity back there right now, as far as I could tell is focused on the new park going in along the river next to the new pedestrian bridge.
September 26, 20213 yr 58 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: I went through there Friday evening to check progress. Nothing is going vertical as of yet. The main activity back there right now, as far as I could tell is focused on the new park going in along the river next to the new pedestrian bridge. Gotcha. Thanks for the update! Hopefully we’ll start to see some movement on the buildings in the coming weeks then.
September 27, 20213 yr On 9/26/2021 at 9:58 AM, amped91 said: I feel like we should see work start over there any day now. Has anyone noticed any activity recently? I was at the game Saturday and it still looked like they were using the area as staging for parking and what not. Ground looks levels out though so I'm sure it's an "any day now" type situation. Think it's possible they wait until after the MLS season?
September 27, 20213 yr My understanding is that the parking garage went out to bid about a month ago so the city should be moving forward with that soon. If I'm not mistaken, the office building and apartment buildings still need to go before the Downtown Commission for final approval. So far they have only had conceptual reviews. (The parking garage received final approval already.)
September 27, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, .justin said: My understanding is that the parking garage went out to bid about a month ago so the city should be moving forward with that soon. If I'm not mistaken, the office building and apartment buildings still need to go before the Downtown Commission for final approval. So far they have only had conceptual reviews. (The parking garage received final approval already.) A parking garage over there will be really awesome. That way you can park by Nationwide and have to deal with way less people all trying to leave at the same time! Let the anti-walkers have the close garage and sit in traffic after the game!
September 28, 20213 yr https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/09/28/all-three-arena-district-sports-venues-host-games-wednesday/5897098001/ This is fantastic!
September 28, 20213 yr 4 minutes ago, snakebite said: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/09/28/all-three-arena-district-sports-venues-host-games-wednesday/5897098001/ This is fantastic! To anyone going to any of these, the garage outside the North Market is an awesome option. Little bit of a walk but you'll be in and out of the garage in minutes after the game. Just used it for the Crew last weekend and had 0 issues and it's only $9.
September 28, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, TIm said: To anyone going to any of these, the garage outside the North Market is an awesome option. Little bit of a walk but you'll be in and out of the garage in minutes after the game. Just used it for the Crew last weekend and had 0 issues and it's only $9. I'll one-up you at the risk of ruining my parking plan haha. The last two games I've gone to, I've parked in the surface lot at the NE corner of Vine and Kilbourne. It takes two seconds to get out of, it's extremely easy to get on 670, and it only cost $5 if paying by app this past Saturday. It's a great deal. In terms of the game tomorrow, it's going to be a very light crowd at the LDC. Nobody really cares about this game as it's more or less an exhibition match, and it's not included in season ticket packages.
September 30, 20213 yr In the new September construction roundup from Columbus Underground (I linked this in the random development thread) they mention site prep has started on Astor Park so hopefully that means we will start seeing some actual construction this Fall!
October 6, 20213 yr Lower.com Field Recognized with James B. Recchie Architectural Award The Columbus Landmarks Foundation announced today the winner of its 31st annual James B. Recchie Design Award as Lower.com Field, the brand new home to The Columbus Crew SC Major League Soccer team. The stadium, designed by HNTB, Inc. and MKSK serves as a new sports anchor in the Arena District portion of Downtown Columbus, which will eventually be flanked by additional mixed-use development known as “Astor Park”. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/lower-com-field-recognized-with-james-b-recchie-architectural-award-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 13, 20213 yr How did Columbus become the USMNT's spiritual home, and will it continue to be? https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4495356/how-did-columbus-become-the-usmnts-spiritual-homeand-will-it-continue-to-be A nice ESPN article on the long history of Columbus' influence on soccer in the USA. The game may move around a bit over the future years, but you can't deny the original rich history here.....well done Columbus!!! "Columbus is an incredible market that has played host to many memorable USSF matches over the years," said David Wright, USSF chief commercial officer. "With a world-class stadium and passionate fans, we couldn't be more excited to return."
October 13, 20213 yr On a separate note, does anyone have a drone shot of the stadium recently? I know the huge lettering/signage on the roof was completed a while ago now.
October 13, 20213 yr This was posted by one of the national soccer writers yesterday during the team's training. I will never not love the way the opening in the SE corner perfectly frames the center of the Columbus skyline from this vantage point. It's picturesque.
October 13, 20213 yr 41 minutes ago, Gnoraa said: On a separate note, does anyone have a drone shot of the stadium recently? I know the huge lettering/signage on the roof was completed a while ago now. Here's a few I grabbed from the team's Twitter account. It also looks like they've added an LDC logo above the Nordecke. I don't think that was there the last time I was in the stadium a few weeks ago.
October 13, 20213 yr 8 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: Here's a few I grabbed from the team's Twitter account. It also looks like they've added an LDC logo above the Nordecke. I don't think that was there the last time I was in the stadium a few weeks ago. Agreed - this is new as it was not there during the Campeones cup match (last time I was at the stadium). Not sure if its permanent or temporary for the WCQ match. I like it! Hope it is there to stay and I also hope it is illuminated.
October 13, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, cbussoccer said: This was posted by one of the national soccer writers yesterday during the team's training. I will never not love the way the opening in the SE corner perfectly frames the center of the Columbus skyline from this vantage point. It's picturesque. Here's another example of the opening framing the skyline beautifully. Too bad those power lines are in the way...
October 13, 20213 yr 44 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: Here's another example of the opening framing the skyline beautifully. Too bad those power lines are in the way... Damn do those power lines really take away from it. Come on AEP, your name is in this photo come bury those lines!
October 13, 20213 yr Since the stadium opened, the "Triangle" has become more and more a PRIME piece of real estate. Look at how much open land that is. I desperately want to see a new vision for that piece of land emerge sooner rather than later. Astor Park is great, but "The Triangle" needs to become a central focus as well. Something spectacular should go there and be the "center" of the AD....maybe some form of observation tower? I dont know, all i know is that piece of land needs a great vision with people thinking outside of the box. Could be iconic if done right.
October 13, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, OhioFinest said: Since the stadium opened, the "Triangle" has become more and more a PRIME piece of real estate. Look at how much open land that is. I desperately want to see a new vision for that piece of land emerge sooner rather than later. Astor Park is great, but "The Triangle" needs to become a central focus as well. Something spectacular should go there and be the "center" of the AD....maybe some form of observation tower? I dont know, all i know is that piece of land needs a great vision with people thinking outside of the box. Could be iconic if done right. That’s where our NFL stadium is going to go…at least in my Sim City version of Cbus, anyway 😂 But for real, I’m just hoping something big for the lot immediately to the north of the stadium comes along in the near future. IIRC, there were initially plans for a 20-story senior living tower that ended up being scrapped, which I’m okay with. I would like something a lot more impactful for the area to go there. Maybe a tower that includes a boutique hotel, some sort of soccer museum, bars, etc.
October 13, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: That’s where our NFL stadium is going to go…at least in my Sim City version of Cbus, anyway 😂 But for real, I’m just hoping something big for the lot immediately to the north of the stadium comes along in the near future. IIRC, there were initially plans for a 20-story senior living tower that ended up being scrapped, which I’m okay with. I would like something a lot more impactful for the area to go there. Maybe a tower that includes a boutique hotel, some sort of soccer museum, bars, etc. Yeah lets not put a giant senior center there please haha. The seniors just all end up congregating at local businesses like coffee shops or McDonalds and take up 40 seats and collectively spend $28 over the course of 4 hours.
October 14, 20213 yr 4 hours ago, TIm said: 5 hours ago, amped91 said: That’s where our NFL stadium is going to go…at least in my Sim City version of Cbus, anyway 😂 But for real, I’m just hoping something big for the lot immediately to the north of the stadium comes along in the near future. IIRC, there were initially plans for a 20-story senior living tower that ended up being scrapped, which I’m okay with. I would like something a lot more impactful for the area to go there. Maybe a tower that includes a boutique hotel, some sort of soccer museum, bars, etc. Yeah that was not a good idea. The 20 story tower, yes. Senior living center? no. 4 hours ago, TIm said: Yeah lets not put a giant senior center there please haha. The seniors just all end up congregating at local businesses like coffee shops or McDonalds and take up 40 seats and collectively spend $28 over the course of 4 hours. Now now let's not be ageist and all* There are some seniors (or at least near seniors)on this board. Not ok to stereotype groups for laughs. Would you do that to blacks, gays, women, etc.?** Don't make me call AARP on your a$$-they go all out! lol. I am not saying that what you are saying is wrong, but maybe it is best left 'unsaid'? Agree though that a senior center is about the worst idea for that location. *especially since if something does not kill you off first, you will be a senior one day yourself(and getting old SUCKS)!!! trust me I just worked in my father's yard today and it almost killed my old a$$!!!! lol. **NIMBYS are an exception-attack at will and with no mercy!!!!!
October 14, 20213 yr 22 hours ago, NightNectar said: Agreed - this is new as it was not there during the Campeones cup match (last time I was at the stadium). Not sure if its permanent or temporary for the WCQ match. I like it! Hope it is there to stay and I also hope it is illuminated. Here's a shot of the LDC sign above the Nordecke lit up.
October 14, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, cbussoccer said: Here's a shot of the LDC sign above the Nordecke lit up. Went to the game last night - definitely permanent and was happy to see it was illuminated!
October 14, 20213 yr 9 minutes ago, NightNectar said: Went to the game last night Lucky you! I wish I could have gone. The atmosphere sounded great on TV. Especially after the second goal.
October 14, 20213 yr ^I wasn’t able to go either, but lots of friends were posting vids and pictures on social media, and it looked like there was a lot of energy in the Dot!
October 18, 20213 yr Tremendous game at LDC last Wednesday This building still amazes me every time I ride down Astor Park Riverfront Park progress Kayak launch Future site of Astor Park office building Municipal Light Plant redevelopment
October 25, 20213 yr The Astor Park Office Building and Residential A Block will be presented to the Downtown Commission again at its Oct. meeting. The northern apartment building, or Residential Block B, is not included in this application. There are some small alterations to the exterior materials. The landscape and urban design have smaller updates as well.
October 25, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, NorthShore647 said: I'm not surprised by it but I was hoping that NE corner of the resi would have been set aside for a small commercial tenant -- a coffee shop or something could have been nice there, deeper into the development and across from the NW entrance to the stadium. But considering the garage is fully just a garage I guess they weren't too concerned about activating Columbus Crew Way...
October 26, 20213 yr On 10/25/2021 at 12:30 PM, NorthShore647 said: The Astor Park Office Building and Residential A Block will be presented to the Downtown Commission again at its Oct. meeting. The northern apartment building, or Residential Block B, is not included in this application. There are some small alterations to the exterior materials. Looks like this is good to go: Downtown Commission signs off on office, residential buildings near Lower.com Field By Bonnie Meibers – Staff reporter , Columbus Business First The first two buildings in Astor Park, the mixed-use development planned near the Columbus Crew's new home, are ready to start construction soon. After getting a certification of appropriateness from the Downtown Commission, Pizzuti Cos. and Haslam Sports Group will now start the entitlement process and work to get the project rolling. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/26/astor-park-office-building-and-residential.html
October 26, 20213 yr 23 hours ago, jebleprls22 said: I'm not surprised by it but I was hoping that NE corner of the resi would have been set aside for a small commercial tenant -- a coffee shop or something could have been nice there, deeper into the development and across from the NW entrance to the stadium. But considering the garage is fully just a garage I guess they weren't too concerned about activating Columbus Crew Way... The office building will have retail in the ground floor, so I’m sure they figured that would be good use for now.
October 26, 20213 yr 23 hours ago, jebleprls22 said: I'm not surprised by it but I was hoping that NE corner of the resi would have been set aside for a small commercial tenant -- a coffee shop or something could have been nice there, deeper into the development and across from the NW entrance to the stadium. But considering the garage is fully just a garage I guess they weren't too concerned about activating Columbus Crew Way... I wonder if they didn't because outside of games, this area is too far away from the main action of the Arena District and the housing going there won't be nearly dense enough to otherwise support it.
October 26, 20213 yr 4 hours ago, jonoh81 said: I wonder if they didn't because outside of games, this area is too far away from the main action of the Arena District and the housing going there won't be nearly dense enough to otherwise support it. Yea, hopefully they will have something in a later phase as this area supports a higher population -- a little neighborhood spot.
November 4, 20213 yr On 10/26/2021 at 2:09 PM, VintageLife said: The office building will have retail in the ground floor, so I’m sure they figured that would be good use for now. Would be real nice to have a few spots to eat over there so you can get there early, grab some food and have a short walk into the stadium. It's honestly not too bad going from the Nationwide Arena area to the stadium on foot, but I know some people are so dead set against walking that the distance would prevent them from even considering going to a game. I don't get the aversion to walking, but to each their own.
November 16, 20213 yr On 9/14/2021 at 8:22 AM, NightNectar said: So, I am unsure if this is new but.. I was driving down spring street last night and noticed that the electrical transmission station along spring now has uplighting installed. Is this new? I never noticed this before but I dont often find myself on spring street in the evening hours. If it is new, it is certainly welcome. Definitely adds visual appeal to an otherwise boring sight. My first guess is that Connect added these as a part of their reno of the municipal light building but again, not even sure if these lights are new. I got a picture of this earlier today. The lighting definitely is new (I certainly do not remember it being this bright before)...however I'm not sure if there just wasn't any lighting here before, or if there used to be older high pressure sodium style lighting that has been replaced by white LEDs.
November 16, 20213 yr From the photo it doesn't appear to be driven by aesthetic. From prior experience with substations, my guess is it is just a general upgrade for safety and security. New LED + additional lights make a notable impact on appearance. Especially if they've had any recent activity regarding intrusion or theft. If they are also planning more work at the station as the area grows and upgrades, additional lighting may have been needed to better extend the working hours. There are other stations around town that you'll see lit up similarly. Most would be surprised how often someone breaks into a humming substation for copper grounds.
November 18, 20213 yr 23 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: The new park along the river looks to be close to finished When i was taking this, i asked one of the workers if there was any updates on that old building that sits right next to the new pedestrian bridge... He said it was originally slated for demolition, but someone recently bought it and that they plan on opening a bar in it.
November 18, 20213 yr 10 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: old building that sits right next to the new pedestrian bridge Are you talking about this structure? If so, that'll be a neat spot, since it's perched right on the river bank.
November 18, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, jwulsin said: Are you talking about this structure? If so, that'll be a neat spot, since it's perched right on the river bank. yep that's the one! i agree, it could be a neat spot.
November 19, 20213 yr Wow thats great! When heading to some games this summer I mentioned how cool that building would be if it served as a rental facility for kayak/canoe livery and other water activities with the launch just below it. Its multi story so my idea was rentals by the water and a bar/check in area at the top. Glad to hear the bar part is coming to fruition.
November 19, 20213 yr 12 minutes ago, NightNectar said: Wow thats great! When heading to some games this summer I mentioned how cool that building would be if it served as a rental facility for kayak/canoe livery and other water activities with the launch just below it. Its multi story so my idea was rentals by the water and a bar/check in area at the top. Glad to hear the bar part is coming to fruition. of course, there was no way for me to confirm any of that... He did also mention that just this past weekend someone drove into the corner of the building (he said if that building wasn't there, they would have drove right into the river) -so I'm hoping there's no structural damage.
November 19, 20213 yr That’s good news because it’s kind of an eyesore at the moment. Trying to think of all the cool/cheesy names they could come up with for it.
November 24, 20213 yr LDC will host 2 qualifiers in its first year of operation. This is Columbus's 12th WCQ. Of the prior 11 qualifiers, 2 were held during the winter. Those games were Dos A Cero 2001 and 2009. Let's hope for continued success in LDC, Columbus and Ohio (which will now host 3 of 7 homes matches this cycle).
December 7, 20213 yr Proposed cases have been filed for the Astor Park parking garage and its tower crane. Looks like work should start early next year. https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=503431740&row=439 https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=503651643&row=494
December 8, 20213 yr 3 hours ago, cbussoccer said: Proposed cases have been filed for the Astor Park parking garage and its tower crane. Looks like work should start early next year. https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=503431740&row=439 https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=503651643&row=494 A little bit behind schedule, but I guess that’s becoming the norm right now. I’m glad we’ll be getting another tower crane in the sky over there too. Hopefully early next year we’ll start seeing proposals for that land directly north of the stadium too!
December 16, 20213 yr There's some activity on site where the new parking garage is set to start soon!
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