May 31, 20223 yr 46 minutes ago, amped91 said: Article on the artwork that recently popped up: Astor Park murals tie together Crew Stadium and commercial development “As dirt is being moved at the future site of mixed-use development Astor Park, work has begun to beautify the area as well. The Pizzuti Cos. and Haslam Sports Group finished work on the first art installation at Astor Park. Artist Alex Dodge was commissioned to paint murals on two bridges on Nationwide Boulevard. According to a release, Alex Dodge splits his time between Brooklyn and Japan. His work is shown at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. “We are thrilled to have (Dodge) as our first contributing artist for Astor Park’s art program,” said Joel Pizzuti, president and CEO of The Pizzuti Cos. in the release. “We look forward to sharing our commitment to living with art for years to come in the Astor Park neighborhood.”’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/31/astor-park-pizutti-art.html wonder what else they have planned
July 14, 20222 yr In Ginther’s press conference, he announced that the residential portion of AP will start next month and the office and retail portion in the fall.
July 18, 20222 yr Fast-growing logistics startup moving to Astor Park, adding nearly 1,000 jobs "Central Ohio's fastest-growing company plans to build the first corporate headquarters in Astor Park, the mixed-use development starting to rise around Lower.com Field. BBI Logistics LLC plans to add 953 jobs and invest $56.5 million in the project, according to an incentive proposal before Columbus City Council. The trucking brokerage also is keeping its office at Columbus Commons downtown, where it's grown to 150 employees in five years, and a 30-person Florida office." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/07/18/bbi-logistics-astor-park-hq-jobs.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_10&cx_artPos=2#cxrecs_s
July 18, 20222 yr ^that's really big news for Astor Park. Also from the article: “Pizzuti Cos. and Haslam Sports Group, Astor Park's developers, have started construction on the neighborhood's first office building, 600 W. Nationwide Blvd. BBI plans to buy the property and fund construction costs, according to the proposal from the city Department of Development. The full project cost also includes furniture and equipment.“ I hope this ends up leading to a quicker build out, with BBI taking the whole first building.
September 10, 20222 yr Construction on the other buildings was supposed to start in August but it doesn't seem like they've done much to even show that it's immement. Is there a delay? I know we are JUST beyond August but I feel like the parking garage and the surrounding building are able to be built concurrently and we've been watching the garage go up since December and the land was cleared and ready last fall when the stadium opened. And does the garage itself feel slow? It's massive, yes, but still seems like it's taking longer than normal. I feel like there was so much momentum and then things have been slow rolled for the Astor Park portion. They got the stadium and there's no sense of urgency for the rest. I wish they had made this all a much quicker build out.
September 10, 20222 yr 10 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: Construction on the other buildings was supposed to start in August but it doesn't seem like they've done much to even show that it's immement. Is there a delay? I know we are JUST beyond August but I feel like the parking garage and the surrounding building are able to be built concurrently and we've been watching the garage go up since December and the land was cleared and ready last fall when the stadium opened. And does the garage itself feel slow? It's massive, yes, but still seems like it's taking longer than normal. I feel like there was so much momentum and then things have been slow rolled for the Astor Park portion. They got the stadium and there's no sense of urgency for the rest. I wish they had made this all a much quicker build out. I would guess it’s a delay with supplies and materials
September 10, 20222 yr 1 minute ago, VintageLife said: I would guess it’s a delay with supplies and materials And labor too, I’m sure. Pizzuti had a huge delay with the Giant Eagle project too.
September 13, 20222 yr When I was down there yesterday it didn’t look like any work had started on the apartments, but the article claims work has started, with construction on the office building starting next month. BBI Logistics details expansion plans ahead of move to Astor Park, near Lower.com Field “Fast-growing BBI Logistics plans to more than double its office footprint as it moves from a nearly 50,000-square-foot space at 80 E. Rich St. to a 120,000-square-foot space at the new Astor Park office building. Plans for the move were revealed in Columbus City Council documents this summer, but officials shared more details during a media event Tuesday morning. BBI will make the move in the second quarter of 2024. The office building will include about 17,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, which will be managed by Pizzuti. Bosse said there will be a roughly 10,000-square-foot gym in the building for use by BBI and residents of Astor Park. BBI will have its own lobby and secure entrance to the offices on the second through fifth floors, he said. Pizzuti will break ground on the office building in the next month, Bosse said. The developer has already started work on the apartment building. A Pizzuti Cos. spokesperson didn't respond to a request for comment.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/09/13/bbi-logistics-astor-park-office-move-columbus.html
September 13, 20222 yr 52 minutes ago, amped91 said: The office building will include about 17,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, which will be managed by Pizzuti. Bosse said there will be a roughly 10,000-square-foot gym in the building for use by BBI and residents of Astor Park. BBI will have its own lobby and secure entrance to the offices on the second through fifth floors, he said. I'm glad they mentioned the retail space will still be there ... it wasn't clear if that would still be the case after they announced BBI would be buying the building.
September 13, 20222 yr 3 minutes ago, Pablo said: Man, that's a tough place for retail unless it's a destination restaurant. Might be a good way to get the north lot to have a good amount of living. Go tall, then give people a place to go. With the empty lots on the south, they could also be residential builds.
September 13, 20222 yr 3 minutes ago, Pablo said: Man, that's a tough place for retail unless it's a destination restaurant. Agreed, it’s tough right now, but I do think it’s necessary for the long game. I remember one of you suggesting you’d heard the abandoned building right off the river was bought by someone turning it into a restaurant. I also think the parking lots across the street have the potential to do something like E Fourth St. in Cleveland. Plus, we can hope a bridge to franklinton is built. If something like that happens, and more retail surrounds it, there’s no reason a retail business wouldn’t thrive. but alone, I agree, it’s tough. Maybe Landgrant (or a similar crew backer spot) could do something cool with it.
September 13, 20222 yr Yeah, hopefully as that part of the AD grows, it’ll become more of a prime retail spot. At the very least, I think a good lunch spot could do well there in a couple more years. I recall reading the long term plan is to develop the parking lots immediately south of the stadium too, so that should help as well.
October 13, 20222 yr The Power Plant is now fully leased, along with the under-construction office building across the street. This could end up being a bustling area even on non-game days, if the rest of the development is handled well. Columbus Crew moving business office to Brad DeHays' Power Plant project near Lower.com Field “The Columbus Crew will move its business office into the Power Plant, developer Brad DeHays' award-winning redevelopment of the historic Municipal Light Plant near the Arena District. “We are excited about the new office space plans for our staff within a beautiful, restored Columbus landmark located in the new Astor Park district,” Kristin Bernert, the Crew's president of business operations, said in a media release. “Our stadium, and now the new home of our business operations, are in the heart of downtown and provide a sense of connectivity to the neighborhood we work and live in.” With the Crew's lease signed, the building is now fully leased, DeHays said. The team will occupy 16,000 square feet for at least 10 years. The office space will be on floors two through four in the building with a view of the old coal hopper and access to the rooftop patio overlooking Lower.com Field, the Crew's stadium. The team plans to activate the patio and nearby conference room on game days and during large events, according to the release.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/13/columbus-crew-municipal-light-plant.html
October 13, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: The Power Plant is now fully leased, along with the under-construction office building across the street. This could end up being a bustling area even on non-game days, if the rest of the development is handled well. Columbus Crew moving business office to Brad DeHays' Power Plant project near Lower.com Field “The Columbus Crew will move its business office into the Power Plant, developer Brad DeHays' award-winning redevelopment of the historic Municipal Light Plant near the Arena District. “We are excited about the new office space plans for our staff within a beautiful, restored Columbus landmark located in the new Astor Park district,” Kristin Bernert, the Crew's president of business operations, said in a media release. “Our stadium, and now the new home of our business operations, are in the heart of downtown and provide a sense of connectivity to the neighborhood we work and live in.” With the Crew's lease signed, the building is now fully leased, DeHays said. The team will occupy 16,000 square feet for at least 10 years. The office space will be on floors two through four in the building with a view of the old coal hopper and access to the rooftop patio overlooking Lower.com Field, the Crew's stadium. The team plans to activate the patio and nearby conference room on game days and during large events, according to the release.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/13/columbus-crew-municipal-light-plant.html This is great news. Now I hope we hear about some plans for those underutilized lots between the Neil and the river.
October 14, 20222 yr 7 hours ago, Toddguy said: This is great news. Now I hope we hear about some plans for those underutilized lots between the Neil and the river. Scratch that. Someone needs do something with 600 W Spring.
October 14, 20222 yr Where is the Crew's current office space? It seems odd to me they wouldn't have included room for this in LDC itself
October 14, 20222 yr 4 hours ago, NW24HX said: Where is the Crew's current office space? It seems odd to me they wouldn't have included room for this in LDC itself At Historic Crew Stadium currently.
October 14, 20222 yr 8 hours ago, NW24HX said: Where is the Crew's current office space? It seems odd to me they wouldn't have included room for this in LDC itself Seems like the plan may have always been to have the offices at the light plant. In the article it mentions that deHayes was asked to give a tour of the plant when the road was still dirt. It ended up being the entire browns office stage and Dee Haslam. So I would guess they liked the building and it was already something there.
October 14, 20222 yr 16 hours ago, columbus17 said: Scratch that. Someone needs do something with 600 W Spring. Yes, that and the lot east of it. And if only they could move or kind of consolidate that ugly electrical substation. Can they build a wall around those? There is another one north of Nationwide Arena and they are like little ugly tumors in the CBD to me.
October 14, 20222 yr 1 minute ago, Toddguy said: Yes, that and the lot east of it. And if only they could move or kind of consolidate that ugly electrical substation. Can they build a wall around those? There is another one north of Nationwide Arena and they are like little ugly tumors in the CBD to me. They should give the substation the smokestack treatment, lol. Put some yellow lighting in there and some Crew branding.
October 14, 20222 yr 17 minutes ago, Tobias C said: They should give the substation the smokestack treatment, lol. Put some yellow lighting in there and some Crew branding. I could have sworn I remember a plan for them to make it look nicer around there with a fence and bushes. Can’t remember now Edit: never mind it was proposals for pump stations and it would be east of this just a bit. Maybe eventually they will do something with it. Edited October 14, 20222 yr by VintageLife
October 25, 20222 yr Ugh, CBF’s development round up now says the office building portion will start construction in December. It doesn’t list a start for the residential, but I would guess it will be around the same time too. “Astor Park is under construction now, but there is not a set timeline for the project to finish. Plans for the development near Lower.com Field include a five-story, 247,000-square-foot, 247-unit residential building with a mix of townhomes and one- and two-bedroom unit. A second apartment building is planned for a later phase. BBI Logistics will take all the office space in a five-story office building set to break ground in December; that building will also include retail space.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/10/25/developments-change-columbus-downtown-2023.html Im going to keep my fingers crossed that, with the delay, Pizzuti will importing plans for the second phase. Not a fan of the big parking lot in the middle.
October 28, 20222 yr ^Love the end product of the Municipal Light Plant and it seems like potential occupants do too as I believe it's 100% leased. While Astor Park won't see the commercial component start until December and the residential doesn't seem to have a start date, hopefully they'll be timed to where there will be a consistent buzz of construction activity at the site. Also looking forward to that garage being hidden somewhat by the additional buildings.
December 6, 20222 yr There’s a tent set up with red velvet rope on the future site of the office building, looks to be for a press conference. Wonder if it’s for a groundbreaking or to announce Nancy’s hiring?
December 6, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: There’s a tent set up with red velvet rope on the future site of the office building, looks to be for a press conference. Wonder if it’s for a groundbreaking or to announce Nancy’s hiring? The press conference was in one of the VIP areas in the stadium, so this must be for something else.
December 6, 20222 yr 3 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: The press conference was in one of the VIP areas in the stadium, so this must be for something else. I figured it would be an odd spot for the coach’s announcement. Hopefully it’s for the office and residential groundbreaking.
December 6, 20222 yr It is indeed set up for the groundbreaking: (I just want to add, setting up a wooden box with dirt on top of gravel inside of a tent has to be one of the most ridiculous groundbreakings I've seen) Edited December 6, 20222 yr by .justin
December 6, 20222 yr I’m glad work will finally be starting soon. But yeah, that’s a….unique set up 😂
December 6, 20222 yr This is pretty standard for ceremonial groundbreakings, especially during crappy weather.
December 6, 20222 yr Pizzuti Cos.' Astor Park development marks office building construction start “Pizzuti Cos. CEO Joel Pizzuti hopes that the activity happening now at Astor Park, as construction beeps and hums away, will continue long after the last nail is hammered into place. "We are committed to building a vibrant, dynamic neighborhood to complement the great architecture and excitement happening at the Crew stadium," Pizzuti said Tuesday during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the project's office building. "We want to generate activity 16 hours a day, 365 days a year." The first piece to get built is a 600-space parking garage, where work began this summer. The office building is getting underway now, while work on the project's apartments will come later. Astor Park neighbors Lower.com Field, the new home of the Columbus Crew. The office building will include about 17,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, which will be managed by Pizzuti. Bosse said there will be a roughly 10,000-square-foot gym in the building for use by BBI and residents of Astor Park. BBI will have its own lobby and secure entrance to the offices on the second through fifth floors, he said. BBI will have about 120,000 square feet of office space.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/12/06/astor-park-bbi-lower-crew-construction.html
December 20, 20222 yr On 12/6/2022 at 4:33 PM, amped91 said: Pizzuti Cos.' Astor Park development marks office building construction start “Pizzuti Cos. CEO Joel Pizzuti hopes that the activity happening now at Astor Park, as construction beeps and hums away, will continue long after the last nail is hammered into place. "We are committed to building a vibrant, dynamic neighborhood to complement the great architecture and excitement happening at the Crew stadium," Pizzuti said Tuesday during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the project's office building. "We want to generate activity 16 hours a day, 365 days a year." The first piece to get built is a 600-space parking garage, where work began this summer. The office building is getting underway now, while work on the project's apartments will come later. Astor Park neighbors Lower.com Field, the new home of the Columbus Crew. The office building will include about 17,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, which will be managed by Pizzuti. Bosse said there will be a roughly 10,000-square-foot gym in the building for use by BBI and residents of Astor Park. BBI will have its own lobby and secure entrance to the offices on the second through fifth floors, he said. BBI will have about 120,000 square feet of office space.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/12/06/astor-park-bbi-lower-crew-construction.html Looks like preliminary work has started
January 8, 20232 yr A few shots of the work going on at AP. Ground work has begun for the office building. The exterior meshing is going up on the parking garage. Future sites of 100s of apartment units. Access drive to the garage has been poured. I believe a kayak locker (?) has been installed by the boat launch.
January 25, 20232 yr Columbus Crew adding new premium seating options to Lower.com Field “The new spaces, conceptualized in September and October of 2022, include a Party Deck and two Theater Boxes. The existing lower terrace above the north Nordecke seating section will be transformed into four bays of premium seating. High-end private premium seating will go in the northeast and southeast corners of the stadium. Two sections, behind Section 101 and 102 and behind Section 131 and under the scoreboard, will be turned into "mini-private suites," Green said, with four to eight seats per suite.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/25/columbus-crew-new-premium-seating.html
March 4, 20232 yr Steel beginning to rise on the office building at Astor Park. And the eastern cladding almost complete on the garage.
March 4, 20232 yr 28 minutes ago, amped91 said: Steel beginning to rise on the office building at Astor Park. And the eastern cladding almost complete on the garage. We just missed you! We headed to Astor Park right after McKinley Manor!
March 4, 20232 yr 27 minutes ago, amped91 said: Steel beginning to rise on the office building at Astor Park. And the eastern cladding almost complete on the garage. As a Cincinnatian who likes to creep on the Columbus thread (jealous of quality of projects you guys have) I am really impressed with the design for Astor Park. The area around TQL stadium here in Cincy is going to be redeveloped (demolition has already started) and I hope will have the same quality you guys are currently building (the Nimbys I am sure will complain about whatever goes there).
March 4, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, CbusOrBust said: We just missed you! We headed to Astor Park right after McKinley Manor! I’ll be back down there tonight for the game!
March 4, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, amped91 said: I’ll be back down there tonight for the game! I was actually wondering if you were down there for the game, or just to get some construction pics... Hope it's a good game tonight!
March 4, 20232 yr 29 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: I was actually wondering if you were down there for the game, or just to get some construction pics... Hope it's a good game tonight! Just construction pics right now. I was going to run along the river, but there’s a little too much flooding rn 😳 so I decided to check out some of the nearby projects instead lol
March 4, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: As a Cincinnatian who likes to creep on the Columbus thread (jealous of quality of projects you guys have) I am really impressed with the design for Astor Park. The area around TQL stadium here in Cincy is going to be redeveloped (demolition has already started) and I hope will have the same quality you guys are currently building (the Nimbys I am sure will complain about whatever goes there). Oh fun stuff I might get to work on when I move down there. I need to go check out the forums over there - I'm not as familiar with the market/development over there as I should be.
March 4, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, amped91 said: Just construction pics right now. I was going to run along the river, but there’s a little too much flooding rn 😳 so I decided to check out some of the nearby projects instead lol You're the best! The updates are amazing!
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