May 17, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I don't think it's bad. Nothing ground breaking, but it meshes well with the surrounding buildings and it's somewhat secluded so no need to go all out with the design. Seeing all these surface lots getting wiped out in this little area of downtown is awesome to see. It's really turning into a nice little residential area. That’s how I feel about it. It isn’t anything ground breaking but doesn’t really need to be.
May 17, 20232 yr I'm intrigued by the iron looking panels. It looks like there could be some nice unexpected public artwork almost incorporated here.
May 17, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I don't think it's bad. Nothing ground breaking, but it meshes well with the surrounding buildings and it's somewhat secluded so no need to go all out with the design. Seeing all these surface lots getting wiped out in this little area of downtown is awesome to see. It's really turning into a nice little residential area. I agree as well. The renderings may be underselling the final design. They are indicating a fair amount of brick on the facades with detailing instead of just flat planes of material. Lupton Rausch does good work, especially in that style, so I have high hopes for the execution if this design holds up through the commission.
May 17, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, cbussoccer said: I don't think it's bad. Nothing ground breaking, but it meshes well with the surrounding buildings and it's somewhat secluded so no need to go all out with the design. Seeing all these surface lots getting wiped out in this little area of downtown is awesome to see. It's really turning into a nice little residential area. Isn't this removing the old apartment building on 9th and Oak on the NW corner?
May 17, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, KyleofColumbus said: Isn't this removing the old apartment building on 9th and Oak on the NW corner?
May 17, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, columbus17 said: I’ll take it. Denser and nicer. You working dis? I expect to see a new avatar for clues! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 17, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, smjjms said: This cracks me up. Look a pot hole! And the lawn looks bad over here! We have to tear it down!
May 18, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, 17thState said: This cracks me up. Look a pot hole! And the lawn looks bad over here! We have to tear it down! I bet that center lot will either be a garage or another residential building with some sort of amenity in the future.
May 18, 20232 yr On 4/10/2023 at 1:37 PM, PizzaScissors said: Asbestos removal work has started and the plywood in the window openings is being removed. Heavy demolition machinery is mobilized onsite this morning. I bet this one starts coming down today. Edited May 18, 20232 yr by PizzaScissors
May 18, 20232 yr New phase of Pizzuti's Library Park set to go before downtown commission Pizzuti Cos. will be back before the downtown commission proposing a fourth phase of its Library Park development. The developer wants to expand its downtown development near Topiary Park and the downtown branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library by demolishing a 1930s two-story apartment building on South 9th Street and constructing a new seven-story, 160,000-square-foot building in its place. The new building would have 120 apartments, a 106-space parking garage, an amenity deck and coworking space. Pizzuti Cos. couldn't be reached for comment on the project. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/18/library-park-phase-4.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 20, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Vera on Broad Damn that metal garage door looks terrible, they should put some art on that.
May 20, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Damn that metal garage door looks terrible, they should put some art on that. This ain't the warehouse district!
May 20, 20232 yr Sorry but Vera looks a bit weird to me. She doesn't seem to know what she wants to be.
May 21, 20232 yr On 5/19/2023 at 8:31 PM, VintageLife said: Damn that metal garage door looks terrible, they should put some art on that. Also, why is it 2 stories tall? Are they hosting Monster Jam in there or something? They should at a minimum paint it black so it looks less like a closed pawn shop.
May 21, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, 17thState said: Also, why is it 2 stories tall? Are they hosting Monster Jam in there or something? They should at a minimum paint it black so it looks less like a closed pawn shop. Somebody call the Columbus muralist Ms. Birdy or any other artist to paint something on there asap.
May 21, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, 17thState said: Also, why is it 2 stories tall? Are they hosting Monster Jam in there or something? They should at a minimum paint it black so it looks less like a closed pawn shop. My guess is that's where the electrical transformer is. Agree they should paint it
May 22, 20232 yr It's almost criminal. Let the clock begin for the rebuild proposal. Will it be Over/Under Main Bar? Certainly it won't be as long as Marconi Garage... right...?
May 22, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, DTCL11 said: It's almost criminal. Let the clock begin for the rebuild proposal. Will it be Over/Under Main Bar? Certainly it won't be as long as Marconi Garage... right...? I’m preparing myself to be extremely underwhelmed. If it is anything more than a basic plain 5 story I will be shocked.
May 22, 20232 yr 18 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said: The building(s) at Naghten and Neilston have started to come down. Man I hate this city sometimes...
May 22, 20232 yr I hear there was a killer vintage motorcycle collection in that building. I imagine the bikes came out OK. Didn't want to mention it before for security reasons.
May 23, 20232 yr Three Projects Approved by Downtown Commission “The Downtown Commission this morning approved three development proposals that, when completed, will bring a total of 441 new residential units to the center of the city. Also approved by the commission was a proposal from the Pizzuti Companies to build a seven-story, 120-unit building at the northwest corner of Oak and South Ninth Streets. The new building, which will have an internal parking garage with space for 106 cars, will require the demolition of a two-story brick building that was built in 1938 and once held about 16 apartments. It’s considered the fourth phase of the developer’s Library Park project, which occupies both sides of Oak Street, between South Grant Avenue and Ninth. The proposal had been before the commission twice before, including about a year ago, when the board denied a request to move forward with the demolition of the smaller building before signing off on the replacement building.” https://columbusunderground.com/three-projects-approved-by-downtown-commission-bw1/
May 25, 20232 yr A little more on LP4 Pizzuti Cos. moves forward with Discovery District project “Eric Buck, vice president of development for Pizzuti, described this project as a continuation of the momentum built with the earlier phases. "Being in the middle of a dynamic area that is home to CCAD, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Columbus State is a tremendous benefit," Buck said in an emailed statement. "The Discovery District is anchored by Topiary Park and will continue to expand with the addition of the latest expansion at Grant Medical Center." Buck said each phase of Library Park has different character and caters to a different kind of resident. The first phase included some adaptive reuse of existing buildings and is the least expensive to rent, the second phase was new-build and the third phase is high-end. This fourth phase would be mid-tier and cater to students in the area or employees of Grant Medical Center. The development will have 415 units once the fourth phase is completed. Buck on Tuesday said they hope to seek permits in the third quarter of this year.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/24/library-park-pizzuti-apartments-columbus-downtown.html
May 25, 20232 yr Pizzuti has really done a nice job with their projects in this area. They aren't the largest or the flashiest, but they're designed well and are adding a lot of density I especially appreciate the public art they incorporate and hope we continue to see more proposals from them downtown Edited May 25, 20232 yr by NW24HX
May 25, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, NW24HX said: they're designed well and are adding a lot of density This is what I care more about. I could care less if Columbus ever has another 30+ story build, as long as we get great density in the core areas. Would some more 30+ builds be awesome? Sure, but it isn’t what is important for proper city building.
June 27, 20231 yr I think this is the first time this building has been mentioned? OhioHealth and Columbus State Community College partner in $120 million healthcare workforce investment ”An essential step in this journey, Harrison and Markovich said, is creating more space. That will come with the construction of a new $85 million, 80,000-square-foot OhioHealth Center for Health Sciences building, planned for Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street to open as early as 2027. Additionally, renovations are planned for Union Hall classrooms and labs. "Across the country, thousands of students are being turned away because there are not enough positions," Markovich said. "There aren't enough seats for them to matriculate. And that might be a function of classroom space, teachers, laboratory space, funding – we're trying to do something transformational to break that logjam." The OhioHealth endowment will aid in expanding and maintaining programs, which include finding healthcare professionals to train the next generation.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/06/27/ohiohealth-columbus-state-partnership-120-million.html Not construction related, but I thought it was pretty cool that CSCC is working towards establishing a BSRN program too, according to the article. I think that’ll be great for the college, and the area healthcare community! I’m hoping the new building goes in this corner, bc I’m hoping the massive lots between Spring and Long are saved for better mixed use development. Updated with a rendering from the Dispatch: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/education/2023/06/27/columbus-state-ohiohealth-to-invest-120-million-in-health-care/70351936007/ Looks like a get my wish! Lol
June 27, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: I think this is the first time this building has been mentioned? OhioHealth and Columbus State Community College partner in $120 million healthcare workforce investment ”An essential step in this journey, Harrison and Markovich said, is creating more space. That will come with the construction of a new $85 million, 80,000-square-foot OhioHealth Center for Health Sciences building, planned for Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street to open as early as 2027. Additionally, renovations are planned for Union Hall classrooms and labs. "Across the country, thousands of students are being turned away because there are not enough positions," Markovich said. "There aren't enough seats for them to matriculate. And that might be a function of classroom space, teachers, laboratory space, funding – we're trying to do something transformational to break that logjam." The OhioHealth endowment will aid in expanding and maintaining programs, which include finding healthcare professionals to train the next generation.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/06/27/ohiohealth-columbus-state-partnership-120-million.html Not construction related, but I thought it was pretty cool that CSCC is working towards establishing a BSRN program too, according to the article. I think that’ll be great for the college, and the area healthcare community! I’m hoping the new building goes in this corner, bc I’m hoping the massive lots between Spring and Long are saved for better mixed use development. Updated with a rendering from the Dispatch: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/education/2023/06/27/columbus-state-ohiohealth-to-invest-120-million-in-health-care/70351936007/ Looks like a get my wish! Lol This is honestly great - those lots are pretty much wasted space and that corner has always felt empty.
June 27, 20231 yr 18 minutes ago, columbus17 said: This is honestly great - those lots are pretty much wasted space and that corner has always felt empty. I agree, I would love height, but any type of use, especially good use, will make this area so much better.
June 27, 20231 yr 19 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I agree, I would love height, but any type of use, especially good use, will make this area so much better. In my dream world, the remainder of this parking lot gets converted to green space, and it can be used for academic expansion in the future, if needed. The lots between Spring and Long get filled in with 7+ story MF, retail, office and green space. And if additional parking is needed, the lots that border 71 get converted to structured parking. I might be waiting awhile for this, though…lol
June 28, 20231 yr New Building Planned for Columbus State’s Campus as Part of OhioHealth Partnership A new partnership and donation announced today by Columbus State Community College and OhioHealth aims to double the number of graduates in several in-demand healthcare fields over the next ten years. As part of the plan – described in a press release as a joint investment of over $120 million – OhioHealth will donate $25 million to the Columbus State Community College Foundation. Significant changes to the college’s Downtown campus are also planned – a new 80,000-square-foot academic building (to be called the OhioHealth Center for Health Sciences), and renovations to the classrooms and lab space in the existing Union Hall. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/new-building-planned-for-columbus-states-campus-as-part-of-ohiohealth-partnership-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 29, 20231 yr On 4/20/2022 at 4:36 PM, jonoh81 said: Don't think it goes here, but... More of an increased density project than strictly infill considering it's just using the backyards of existing buildings. 580 E. Rich Street https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/zgmlk42mn980mb0jqxm2sd6t1jv0zzz8/file/945822118460 It’s kinda hard to see since the road was closed off, but work has started on this infill project on Rich/Walnut. And a shot from Rich of the progress on TP Crossing:
July 6, 20231 yr Did not expect this to already be at this stage. Hopefully this means it gets started very soon.
August 8, 20231 yr Columbus Downtown Development Corp.'s apartments at Topiary Park to welcome residents in October The Columbus Downtown Development Corp.'s apartment development at Topiary Park will open in October. The Topiary Park Crossing apartment complex, at 497 E. Town St., will have 98 units, including studios as well as one- and two-bedroom options. Half will serve residents making 100% of the area median income, a quarter of units will be priced for those at 80% AMI and the remainder for those at 60% AMI. Rents will start at about $900 a month. The most expensive units will be about $2,000 a month. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/08/topiary-park-crossing-cddc-apartments.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20231 yr On 8/8/2023 at 3:58 PM, ColDayMan said: Columbus Downtown Development Corp.'s apartments at Topiary Park to welcome residents in October The Columbus Downtown Development Corp.'s apartment development at Topiary Park will open in October. The Topiary Park Crossing apartment complex, at 497 E. Town St., will have 98 units, including studios as well as one- and two-bedroom options. Half will serve residents making 100% of the area median income, a quarter of units will be priced for those at 80% AMI and the remainder for those at 60% AMI. Rents will start at about $900 a month. The most expensive units will be about $2,000 a month. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/08/topiary-park-crossing-cddc-apartments.html My god this thing FLEW up (especially in comparison to all of the projects that go at a snail's pace)
August 23, 20231 yr On 8/12/2023 at 10:41 PM, jebleprls22 said: My god this thing FLEW up (especially in comparison to all of the projects that go at a snail's pace) It definitely did, but no way they have occupancy in October unless a miracle happens.
September 19, 20231 yr 281 E Spring St is back to the commission this month for Request for Action. I feel like it changed a bit, but is still looking great.
September 19, 20231 yr I really love this, and the vacant area would really benefit from it. Hoping it gets approved and started quickly.
September 19, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: I really love this, and the vacant area would really benefit from it. Hoping it gets approved and started quickly. Agreed. It's unique without being gaudy. It really would be a nice continuation of the progress made on Spring St. Hopefully once built it can serve as a hub for future development in its own right.
September 20, 20231 yr Big big fan of this. Hopefully it's underway soon and I'd love to see more proposals in the future from the same developer
September 20, 20231 yr Riewald Development to return to Downtown Commission for Warehouse District project Riewald Development will return to Downtown Commission with a proposal to turn two surface parking lots in the Warehouse District into a mixed-use building. The proposed seven-story building, slated for 267 E. Spring St., would have a two-level parking garage, about 2,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and 131 apartments. Riewald Development founder Jon Riewald said he hopes to land a restaurant or bar in the retail space. Riewald left Pizzuti Cos. last year to start Riewald Development. He spent nearly six years with the prominent Columbus firm, most recently serving as vice president of development. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/09/20/riewald-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20231 yr Columbus Fashion Alliance Plans to Open Innovation Hub Downtown Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell wants nothing more than for Columbus to live up to its potential as a fashion hub. In 2016, a labor market study revealed that our city was home to the most fashion designers outside of New York and Los Angeles. And while a lot of that has to do with our large corporate headquarters in the retail sector — including Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, DSW, Express and others — it hasn’t stopped city leaders from shouting that factoid from the rooftops. “We have these assets,” said Terrell. “We have retailers, designers, logistics, The Ohio State University, Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), but they’re all somewhat siloed. There’s no real pathway for the next brands to come up.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/columbus-fashion-alliance-plans-to-open-innovation-hub-downtown-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20231 yr Quote Terrell stated that construction should take place next year, with a goal of opening in early 2025. Once completed, he sees the Innovation Hub functioning as an anchor for an ambitious transformation of the surrounding area into something akin to a fashion district or garment district. “People move to New York and LA because they have the assets,” stated Terrell. “We’ve spoken with Hackman Capital Partners about their properties in the Warehouse District. They have space available, and Columbus could become a hub for small batch manufacturing. We’re already talking to companies interested in potentially moving here.” This would be great for the area, if they can make it happen.
September 26, 20231 yr Riewald now has a page for the project: https://www.riewalddevelopment.com/updates
September 26, 20231 yr 32 minutes ago, amped91 said: Riewald now has a page for the project: https://www.riewalddevelopment.com/updates It was approved today at the meeting, so hopefully they can start on it soon. This project is a bit confusing because I’ve seen stuff that says it is 5 stories, but then I’ve also seen 7 stories. The layout submitted to the commission does show 7, but when introducing the project the lady reading it opened a thing that said 5 stories. Here is a photo from a Columbus business first article. Edited September 26, 20231 yr by VintageLife
September 26, 20231 yr 9 minutes ago, VintageLife said: It was approved today at the meeting, so hopefully they can start on it soon. Sadly, according to the filing it is a 5 story and not a 7 story anymore. From the renderings it still looks exactly the same so I’m very confused. Here is a photo from a Columbus business first article. Could there be any technical confusion on the first 2 stories being the parking garage with the 5 occupiable floors above it?
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