June 26, 20213 yr 7 hours ago, David said: Meh, Cleveland has an 'iconic' skyscraper and it's skyline is still hideous. Downtown Columbus needs more human-scale infill, low and medium-rise buildings and less surface lots. You guys are so obsessed with large towers... I think Nationwide is beautiful at night, personally. I guess you’re entitled to your opinion. I personally love Cleveland’s skyline. I agree with OhiosFinest. We need a new tallest. Rhodes tower is hideous and it’s been our tallest for 47 years. I’d love to see a new skyscraper that changes our whole skyline along with whats already being built and proposed.
June 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, WagHills said: I guess you’re entitled to your opinion. I personally love Cleveland’s skyline. I agree with OhiosFinest. We need a new tallest. Rhodes tower is hideous and it’s been our tallest for 47 years. I’d love to see a new skyscraper that changes our whole skyline along with whats already being built and proposed. I just want a more modern skyline. It doesn't really look any different from when I was a kid. Our skyline looks like that of Austin, Tx... In 1990... Edited June 26, 20213 yr by David
June 26, 20213 yr 42 minutes ago, David said: I just want a more modern skyline. It doesn't really look any different from when I was a kid. Our skyline looks like that of Austin, Tx... In 1990... Yeah it really hasn’t changed much. I remember as a kid watching the Huntington Center, Riffe Center, Franklin County Courthouse, William Green Building, and Three Nationwide get built in the 80’s and 90‘s and since then not a whole lot. Maranova, 5/3 Center, and Nationwide’s North Bank Condo tower are pretty much all the tall buildings 20 stories or taller that we’ve had since 2000. Finally we’re getting the Hilton, North Market tower, and I pray to God we get Harmony Tower. The skyline is finally changing a little but the more the merrier! ETA, too bad Millennial Tower looks dead. That would’ve filled a nice gap in our skyline. Edited June 26, 20213 yr by WagHills
June 26, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, WagHills said: Yeah it really hasn’t changed much. I remember as a kid watching the Huntington Center, Riffe Center, Franklin County Courthouse, William Green Building, and Three Nationwide get built in the 80’s and 90‘s and since then not a whole lot. Maranova, 5/3 Center, and Nationwide’s North Bank Condo tower are pretty much all the tall buildings 20 stories or taller that we’ve had since 2000. Finally we’re getting the Hilton, North Market tower, and I pray to God we get Harmony Tower. The skyline is finally changing a little but the more the merrier! ETA, too bad Millennial Tower looks dead. That would’ve filled a nice gap in our skyline. Downtown Columbus essentially has the worst geography for promoting a dense, tall skyline. It isn't surrounded by large protected parks, a harbor, steep hills or other major constraints. Also, isn't there much more of an incentive to build in the Short North, with the tax abatements/subsidies? I don't know if it's still skewed towards the Short North but it was a couple years ago. When successful restaurants are being priced out of their own neighborhood, it's time to end the subsidies... Downtown Cleveland has so many people walking around on Friday nights and weekends. I wish Downtown Columbus were more like that. Edited June 26, 20213 yr by David
June 28, 20213 yr On 6/26/2021 at 7:46 AM, David said: I just want a more modern skyline. It doesn't really look any different from when I was a kid. Our skyline looks like that of Austin, Tx... In 1990... Especially considering three of the tallest buildings built since 1991 really aren't even part of the skyline in the sense that when photos are taken of the skyline, those buildings aren't in it. Franklin County Government Center, Miranova Condominiums and the James. Edited June 28, 20213 yr by TIm
June 28, 20213 yr Yeah, that's what I meant. Sure, new stuff has been built but when I go into town coming from the west, the skyline looks the same as it always has, to me. It would be nice if Miranova were more visible from different vantage points, I think it's a great-looking building. Franklin County Government Center... I'll never be a fan of that building because it reminds me of court... I had to go there for a reckless driving charge when I hit a guard rail off of 270 because I swerved after two cars crashed into each other right in front of me.
June 28, 20213 yr 47 minutes ago, David said: Yeah, that's what I meant. Sure, new stuff has been built but when I go into town coming from the west, the skyline looks the same as it always has, to me. It would be nice if Miranova were more visible from different vantage points, I think it's a great-looking building. Franklin County Government Center... I'll never be a fan of that building because it reminds me of court... I had to go there for a reckless driving charge when I hit a guard rail off of 270 because I swerved after two cars crashed into each other right in front of me. Ha! I hate that building too! If I never have to go to court or step in that building again I’ll be a happy man.
June 28, 20213 yr Jobs that would be Downtown in Cincinnati are in Dublin/Worthington/Westerville, Polaris and Easton here.
July 1, 20213 yr This thread is for updates on the construction of the Hilton 2.0 tower. I have deleted the most recent city vs city comments in the thread from today. I will not delete the tangential comments that led to today's city vs city comment - unless this is continued. SO TO EVERYONE - don't make any city vs city comments in the future. This thread will remain locked until after the holiday weekend - because the owners of this site and their volunteer moderators deserve a pleasant holiday weekend - as do all of its posters. Happy holiday, enjoy the weekend and look forward to further Hilton 2.0 project updates when the thread is reopened.
July 6, 20213 yr 3 minutes ago, 614love said: Am I the only one who thinks this is moving at a snails pace? It seems to be going a lot faster now. Pretty sure they are at a point where they don’t have to do any crazy angles or anything, just straight up from this point.
July 6, 20213 yr 12 minutes ago, 614love said: Am I the only one who thinks this is moving at a snails pace? Just from seeing it from 670W every morning, it looks to me like it’s picking up quite a bit now.
July 13, 20213 yr Should be on the pace of about a floor every week on the tower, but the floor-to-floor height isn't nearly as great as the lower levels, so it doesn't look as drastic.
July 20, 20213 yr ^Hilton 2.0 is definitely making itself known bit by bit. Great photo - it looks like it's from the AEP building. For some reason I like that perspective of 1 Nationwide. Not a fan of the parking garage district, but I guess it's better than surface lots.
July 20, 20213 yr Couldn't snag a pic but the cladding is going on in the portion closest to the sky bridge along high street. Maybe just a test area but it is up.
July 21, 20213 yr 20 hours ago, DTCL11 said: Couldn't snag a pic but the cladding is going on in the portion closest to the sky bridge along high street. Maybe just a test area but it is up. Here ya go:
July 21, 20213 yr On 7/20/2021 at 10:23 AM, cbussoccer said: View of the progress courtesy of r/Columbus: So do we know yet what is planned for the massive parking lot where the demolished parking garage used to be?(lower right hand corner?)
July 21, 20213 yr 40 minutes ago, Toddguy said: So do we know yet what is planned for the massive parking lot where the demolished parking garage used to be?(lower right hand corner?) I always hoped AEP would construct a sister building to their corporate offices across the street - something that would contrast well with the brutalist structure and interact with that area of Marconi Blvd. Maybe CDDC could put the idea in the heads of the powers that be over at AEP.
July 21, 20213 yr 3 minutes ago, CMHOhio said: I always hoped AEP would construct a sister building to their corporate offices across the street - something that would contrast well with the brutalist structure and interact with that area of Marconi Blvd. Maybe CDDC could put the idea in the heads of the powers that be over at AEP. I'm pretty sure NRI owns about 80% of that vacant lot, and the city owns the remaining 20% closest to the Police HQ. I've been hoping NRI would build some type of hotel right there and then the city could put a little pocket park on the corner, but I doubt that will ever happen. It would be a nice spot for a hotel though. It seems isolated in the middle of a bunch of parking garages, but it's actually just a couple blocks from Nationwide Arena and the rest of the AD. It's also an easy walk to the Scioto Mile and the Palace Theater.
July 21, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I'm pretty sure NRI owns about 80% of that vacant lot, and the city owns the remaining 20% closest to the Police HQ. I've been hoping NRI would build some type of hotel right there and then the city could put a little pocket park on the corner, but I doubt that will ever happen. It would be a nice spot for a hotel though. It seems isolated in the middle of a bunch of parking garages, but it's actually just a couple blocks from Nationwide Arena and the rest of the AD. It's also an easy walk to the Scioto Mile and the Palace Theater. I’m hoping NRI sells a bunch of their land downtown. We need a lot more outside investment downtown. NRI builds mostly tired and boring buildings, outside of the condo on the river.
July 21, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, CMHOhio said: I always hoped AEP would construct a sister building to their corporate offices across the street - something that would contrast well with the brutalist structure and interact with that area of Marconi Blvd. Maybe CDDC could put the idea in the heads of the powers that be over at AEP. The wall on the rear of AEP is there on purpose so a future tower that mirrors the first half would go there with elevators still being at the core. It would make it almost a figure 8 like shape.
July 21, 20213 yr 8 hours ago, Pablo said: Here ya go: I guess we'll see if we get a third unsuccessful faux terra-cotta building on High Street.... Luckily there is a lot more glass than fiber cement board. Still half surprised it isn't a more pastel color/shade to coordinate with the majority of the GCCC.
July 21, 20213 yr ^As I recall on the rendering, this is the only place the pre-cast will be at street level. You wouldn’t be able to tell what the material is on the upper floors from the street. I think you’re right about the rest of the facade - its glass.
July 28, 20213 yr I drove by the site around 9:30 last night. All the floors were lit up and I could hear construction activity. I wonder if they are running 2 shifts?
July 28, 20213 yr Is pouring concrete temperature sensitive? Over at Gravity 2.0, they worked 3rd shift for exactly one night, and it seems like they just poured some concrete. I was wondering why they would work overnight once.
July 28, 20213 yr 3 hours ago, Imwalle said: Is pouring concrete temperature sensitive? Over at Gravity 2.0, they worked 3rd shift for exactly one night, and it seems like they just poured some concrete. I was wondering why they would work overnight once. It is in that if you want one concrete structure/piece (like a floor plate or foundation), you have to pour it all in one go. If you stop partway through and resume the next day, there will be a “seam” (probably not the technical term..) between the “old” and “new” concrete, and it won’t be as strong. It’s not uncommon for the foundation pour of a tall skyscraper to start in the middle of the night and run all day long, with a small army of cement mixers feeding the site. edit- I just realized I misread temperature sensitive as time sensitive, oops… Edited July 28, 20213 yr by FudgeRounds
July 28, 20213 yr 3 hours ago, Imwalle said: Is pouring concrete temperature sensitive? Over at Gravity 2.0, they worked 3rd shift for exactly one night, and it seems like they just poured some concrete. I was wondering why they would work overnight once. Yes, pouring concrete is very temperature sensitive. High daytime temperatures like we've had recently are not great for pouring concrete. Overnight/early morning concrete pours are pretty common.
July 28, 20213 yr 8 hours ago, Pablo said: I drove by the site around 9:30 last night. All the floors were lit up and I could hear construction activity. I wonder if they are running 2 shifts? They're currently doing most of the precast work as second shift. I assume that's due to the compressed site and lack of laydown area plus freeing up the tower crane for other trades during the day.
July 31, 20213 yr This isn’t a great pic, but the new Hilton is really starting to have a presence on High Street.
July 31, 20213 yr I drove down 670 for the first time in a while and noticed the tower is almost the same height as the Hyatt. I can’t wait to see it once it’s topped out.
August 9, 20213 yr It looks like they have started work on the 17th(?) floor. I can never tell exactly which floor they are on, but it looks like there are about 10-12 more floors to go.
August 9, 20213 yr Do we have to consider the portion underneath High street (convention center drive) when counting floors and overall height?
August 9, 20213 yr 12 minutes ago, Mogilny89 said: Do we have to consider the portion underneath High street (convention center drive) when counting floors and overall height? Unfortunately, i believe so. :(
August 9, 20213 yr Based on this post by one of the construction engineers, it will be 30 stories tall. That could mean there are two floors below High Street and 28 stories above High Street. It could mean there are 30 stories above High Street. Or, it could be wrong altogether and there will be two stories below High Street and 26 stories above High Street. Who knows. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhDf1VBUSj/
August 9, 20213 yr On 2/9/2021 at 9:20 AM, .justin said: So based on this post from @.justinback in February, I think it will be 28 stories above High Street and two stories below High Street. The schematics here a bit difficult to read, but it looks like a total of 30 stories if you include the storage level at the top and what appears to be one or two levels below High Street. If @.justincan point us to the original source of the schematics, maybe we can get a clearer look at the wording here.
August 9, 20213 yr There is one story below High Street, and 27 occupied floors above (skipping Level 13, the rooftop bar will be Level 28), plus a mechanical penthouse on Level 29. Level 17 was poured last week and slab prep for Level 18 is underway. The big milestone over the weekend was the installation of the escalators along High Street, which clears the way for curtainwall installation commencement and further precast install. Should be more interesting progress over the next few months.
August 9, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, PizzaScissors said: There is one story below High Street, and 27 occupied floors above (skipping Level 13, the rooftop bar will be Level 28), plus a mechanical penthouse on Level 29. So 28 floors above High Street, ignoring use. 2 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said: The big milestone over the weekend was the installation of the escalators along High Street, which clears the way for curtainwall installation commencement and further precast install. Is this why they had High Street closed with cranes sitting in the middle of the street?
August 9, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said: There is one story below High Street, and 27 occupied floors above (skipping Level 13, the rooftop bar will be Level 28), plus a mechanical penthouse on Level 29. Level 17 was poured last week and slab prep for Level 18 is underway. The big milestone over the weekend was the installation of the escalators along High Street, which clears the way for curtainwall installation commencement and further precast install. Should be more interesting progress over the next few months. This would explain why high street was closed in front of the Hilton on Saturday. Edited August 9, 20213 yr by TIm
August 10, 20213 yr 16 hours ago, cbussoccer said: So based on this post from @.justinback in February, I think it will be 28 stories above High Street and two stories below High Street. The schematics here a bit difficult to read, but it looks like a total of 30 stories if you include the storage level at the top and what appears to be one or two levels below High Street. If @.justincan point us to the original source of the schematics, maybe we can get a clearer look at the wording here. This pdf is the document I was referencing; it's an RFP for the furnishings of the new hotel (and refurnishing the old hotel). Unfortunately the schematics (towards the end of the pdf) are pretty grainy. It does say there will be 20 guest room floors, 6 podium floors, a floor for the rooftop bar, and a lower level (28 floors). The lower level appears to be at grade with Convention Center Drive. There's also a basement level beneath that. Both the lower level and the basement level connect to the existing hotel beneath High Street.
August 11, 20213 yr I came across this picture on Instagram this morning. You can see the tower now becoming part of the skyline, even from a distance. And here's a rough mock-up of what I think this view will look like with this tower and Market Tower topped out.
August 11, 20213 yr 17 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I came across this picture on Instagram this morning. You can see the tower now becoming part of the skyline, even from a distance. And here's a rough mock-up of what I think this view will look like with this tower and Market Tower topped out. Yeah, I drove south down high st from campus the other day, and it is noticeable pretty much the whole way. Cannot wait until it’s finished.
August 20, 20213 yr 15 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: Pretty cool shot from 6drone4 on Instagram. I wonder if the guests at the Hyatt & H1 are going to complain about the shadows 🤣🤣🤣
August 20, 20213 yr 48 minutes ago, wpcc88 said: I wonder if the guests at the Hyatt & H1 are going to complain about the shadows 🤣🤣🤣 Well this is to the north of the Hyatt so we'd have to go through some pole reversals to get the sun casting shadows in that direction 😜
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