August 23, 20213 yr 7 hours ago, CMHOhio said: Also, I noticed this will come before the Downtown Comission on Tuesday. I wonder what kind of inane parking requirements they'll make on the proposal. Given it's size, they'll probably want a convention center-grade parking structure 🙄. There are no parking requirements in the downtown area. It’s up to the developer if they want to include parking. Most do since they believe their tenants will demand it.
August 23, 20213 yr 19 hours ago, CMHOhio said: Wow, talk about a potential game changer that seemingly came out of nowhere. I had no idea that this one entity controlled so much property in the area. And an out-of-state one at that. Also interesting that they're choosing now to start such a large scale development. Really excited about the possibilities here. As mentioned, not sure why Columbus' "warehouse district" has never really been marketed as such. I would consider it the area bordered by 4th St. to the West, 670 to the North, Cleveland Ave. to the East, and Spring St. to the South. Of the buildings that remain in the area, there are some nice brick ones there. There is definitely opportunity to make it into a full-fledged district with increased residential and restaurant development. Just really surprised how bad of a neighbor Abbott Labs is being. You'd think they'd be happy about the increased interest in the area and corresponding improvements. Maybe they should just pack up and go to the Rickenbacker area or something. Though I really wish they would also capitalize on the location and consolidate their local offices in a new headquarters building on the grass lot next to the factory. Wishful thinking, I know, but I can dream. Remember how Abbott responded to that one guy's proposal for the new soccer stadium in that empty land they own? They shot that down quick. I guess the best thing is to focus on developing the core area south of Naghten. Given the Kroger proposal and all, they do seem kind of crabby. * I never knew there was an "official" warehouse district either. Back in the day it was the "gay/lesbian bar district" later in the evenings/early morning hours. I think there were 4 or 5 in there at one time back in the 80's. I think there might be one left. Edited August 23, 20213 yr by Toddguy
August 23, 20213 yr 3 hours ago, cbussoccer said: This new downtown mural seems relevant to the recent discussion here. I wonder if the same company that made the proposal for the new event space commissioned this. The article about that space mentioned that the same company owns multiple properties in the area. It would be really interesting if they are going all in on giving this area an identity. Edited August 23, 20213 yr by TH3BUDDHA
August 23, 20213 yr 21 hours ago, CMHOhio said: Though I really wish they would also capitalize on the location and consolidate their local offices in a new headquarters building on the grass lot next to the factory. Wishful thinking, I know, but I can dream. Definitely wishful thinking… Abbott already consolidated all of their local offices at Easton. They own the Ross Park buildings that front I-270 and several years ago had a new building built on Easton Square Place that they are leasing. I don’t think they have any office workers left on Cleveland Ave, just manufacturing. 22 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Did the same company that made the proposal for the new event space commission this? The article about that space mentioned that the same company owns multiple properties in the area. It would be really interesting if they are going all in on giving this area an identity. Looks like it - the building with the new mural is owned by “HCP COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE DISTRICT I LLC.” It appears all of their properties in the area are owned by similarly named LLCs. (HCP = Hackman Capital Partners)
August 23, 20213 yr 29 minutes ago, .justin said: Looks like it - the building with the new mural is owned by “HCP COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE DISTRICT I LLC.” It appears all of their properties in the area are owned by similarly named LLCs. (HCP = Hackman Capital Partners) Thanks. I actually found that they have a page for this area and all of their properties: https://www.hackmancapital.com/portfolio/warehouse-district/
August 23, 20213 yr 18 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Thanks. I actually found that they have a page for this area and all of their properties: https://www.hackmancapital.com/portfolio/warehouse-district/ Hopefully, the eventual plan is to do more than renovate the existing buildings. There’s way too much open space in that area right now. This seems like a good start though, at least.
August 23, 20213 yr 20 minutes ago, 614love said: Warehouse District Bruh... 4 hours ago, cbussoccer said: This new downtown mural seems relevant to the recent discussion here.
August 23, 20213 yr Anyone know how long HCP has owned these buildings? Have they owned them for years, just content to sit and pull in rents from existing tenants (their website says that 4 of the 10 buildings are fully leased and I'm sure the others aren't empty). Or have they gone on a recent acquisition spree piecing together these 10 buildings unnoticed through the various LLCs? I've always thought that this little corner of downtown has a lot of potential, especially if you start filling in the gaps between the older buildings.
August 24, 20213 yr 26 minutes ago, 17thState said: Anyone know how long HCP has owned these buildings? Have they owned them for years, just content to sit and pull in rents from existing tenants (their website says that 4 of the 10 buildings are fully leased and I'm sure the others aren't empty). Or have they gone on a recent acquisition spree piecing together these 10 buildings unnoticed through the various LLCs? I've always thought that this little corner of downtown has a lot of potential, especially if you start filling in the gaps between the older buildings. They've been slowly purchasing them up for about 5 years now. It's hard to tell as the exteriors have had very little change, but they have been shifting tenants around while they phase through renovations and modernizations. It looks like they have pretty big hopes for the buildings and underutilized land but they are taking their time. They proposed a more significant renovation last year to the old Ballet Met building but I think the pandemic delayed things a bit. While I do not know anything, from what I have seen, I actually think the gravel lots along 4th Streets days are numbered. Edited August 24, 20213 yr by DevolsDance
August 24, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, DevolsDance said: They've been slowly purchasing them up for about 5 years now. It's hard to tell as the exteriors have had very little change, but they have been shifting tenants around while they phase through renovations and modernizations. It looks like they have pretty big hopes for the buildings and underutilized land but they are taking their time. They proposed a more significant renovation last year to the old Ballet Met building but I think the pandemic delayed things a bit. While I do not know anything, from what I have seen, I actually think the gravel lots along 4th Streets days are numbered. The only worry I have with it, is that they don’t really have any big developments on their website. Seems like mostly warehouse style stuff. Hopefully they figure the Columbus market is a good one to break into a high rise of some kind.
August 25, 20213 yr On 8/23/2021 at 11:09 AM, TH3BUDDHA said: Thanks. I actually found that they have a page for this area and all of their properties: https://www.hackmancapital.com/portfolio/warehouse-district/ So I just realized they own the Ice House building, which has architectural redesign renderings that were done last year. Another member had posted a link to the studio’s website in the Harmony Tower thread earlier this year. If this was, in fact, commissioned by Hackman, it makes me think they do actually have significant investment/development plans for the district. https://www.cbusarch.com/project/ice-haus-concept/
August 25, 20213 yr My guess is they saw how successful Neighborhood Launch was and are now running with it, even giving it a name. I love the idea of another neighborhood launch filling up the 4th St corridor. All that will do is get everyone clamoring for more height closer to their goal.
August 25, 20213 yr This is from a business first article from today. “Hackman Capital Partners’ holdings include the entire block bounded by East Naugten Street, North Fifth Street, Neilston Street, and East Spring Street, as well as several properties on the west side of North Fifth Street. The company bought the properties in early 2018, according to property records, and is marketing them on its website as the Columbus Warehouse District.”
August 25, 20213 yr Think it's about time to make the particular topic go rogue and create a Columbus Warehouse District thread? 🤔
August 25, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, CMHOhio said: Think it's about time to make the particular topic go rogue and create a Columbus Warehouse District thread? 🤔 I think that already happened then it all got put back in here lol.
August 25, 20213 yr CDDC's Topiary Park Crossing affordable housing development moves one step closer to reality The project was presented to Downtown Commission yesterday. It looks like the plan is to start development in the spring if it receives approval. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/08/25/topiary-park-crossing.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_CO&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1UCQXnnfJcu114eOTW_ObIkBz_YJli0GyAv5CDvx4LbocX_2C1u-cY1UM Edited August 25, 20213 yr by amped91
August 26, 20213 yr Ohio Democratic Party finds new buyer for its East Fulton Street HQ Bonnie Meibers - Columbus Business First - Aug. 26, 2021 "The Ohio Democratic Party has sold its building on East Fulton Street to an affordable housing developer. Fairfield Homes purchased the building for $1.95 million, said Matt Keyes, spokesman for the Ohio Democratic Party. ... 'We are still exploring the best options for the site and putting together a plan,' Greene said. 'We are incredibly excited about the acquisition and this helps us fulfill our mission of building community.' ... The party had previously made a deal to sell the 13,300-square-foot building to urban developer Borror for $2.7 million. Back in 2019, Borror confirmed the sale and said it would likely close in 2020. Keyes said the Covid-19 pandemic caused the sale to fall through." 340 E Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43215
September 8, 20213 yr Current situation at 195 E Broad (courtesy of Brent Warren on Twitter) where the 13-story tower is supposed to go...
September 8, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, cbussoccer said: Current situation at 195 E Broad (courtesy of Brent Warren on Twitter) where the 13-story tower is supposed to go... It’s been a hole for at least a couple months now…has anyone heard anything about it? If it’s supply and/or labor issues, I can understand, but it’s a aggravating they can just leave a big hole sitting in the middle of the city for months on end.
September 8, 20213 yr 18 minutes ago, amped91 said: It’s been a hole for at least a couple months now…has anyone heard anything about it? If it’s supply and/or labor issues, I can understand, but it’s a aggravating they can just leave a big hole sitting in the middle of the city for months on end. I secretly have been hoping it paused because they are redesigning it; I really cant express enough how much I dislike the approved design. It may have height, but it doesn't have style. Realistically, my best guess is unexpected utilities or ground condition so they're adjusting things or just waiting their turn in line for a construction crew and materials. Edited September 8, 20213 yr by DevolsDance
September 8, 20213 yr 41 minutes ago, amped91 said: but it’s a aggravating they can just leave a big hole sitting in the middle of the city for months on end. Not to mention, they have the sidewalk closed and a lane of traffic blocked off for absolutely nothing. Edited September 8, 20213 yr by TH3BUDDHA
September 8, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Not to mention, they have the sidewalk closed and a lane of traffic blocked off for absolutely nothing. Yes, that’s another really frustrating thing. And I’d be okay if they decided to change their original plans too, although I have my doubts about that 😂
September 8, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, amped91 said: Yes, that’s another really frustrating thing. And I’d be okay if they decided to change their original plans too, although I have my doubts about that 😂 I mean if they wanted to follow the lead of Market Tower and add a few or five floors to it I would be ok with that I think.
October 5, 20213 yr On 10/22/2019 at 2:49 PM, ColDayMan said: Six-Story Building Approved for Downtown Parking Lot A six-story apartment building with ground floor retail will be built at the northeast corner of Grant Avenue and Oak Street downtown. The project, from the Pizzuti Companies, was approved by the Downtown Commission this morning after first being presented to the group in May. The building will hold a total of 145 apartment units, along with two commercial storefronts on Grant and an entrance lobby on the corner. A two-level interior parking garage will be accessed from the Capital Street side of the building. The new building will join several others in the immediate area that are currently under construction, including the redevelopment of the Grant Oak Apartments across Oak Street (also a Pizzuti project), a 68-unit building that will overlook the Topiary Park, and a nine-story apartment building that has topped out at 330 E. Oak St. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/six-story-building-approved-for-downtown-parking-lot-bw1 After getting delayed by the pandemic in 2020, this six-story mixed-use building on the former parking lot south of the renovated Seneca Hotel (now apartments) has topped out in this photo from CU's September Construction Roundup: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-september-2021-edition-we1/ This six-story apartment building with ground floor retail is at the northeast corner of Grant Avenue and Oak Street. The project from the Pizzuti Companies will have a total of 145 apartments, two commercial storefronts along Grant, an entrance lobby on the corner of Grant & Oak, and a two-level interior parking garage accessed from Capital Street.
October 5, 20213 yr Very curious to see what those fire escape-esque balconies end up looking like constructed...
October 5, 20213 yr 14 hours ago, Columbo said: After getting delayed by the pandemic in 2020, this six-story mixed-use building on the former parking lot south of the renovated Seneca Hotel (now apartments) has topped out in this photo from CU's September Construction Roundup: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-september-2021-edition-we1/ This six-story apartment building with ground floor retail is at the northeast corner of Grant Avenue and Oak Street. The project from the Pizzuti Companies will have a total of 145 apartments, two commercial storefronts along Grant, an entrance lobby on the corner of Grant & Oak, and a two-level interior parking garage accessed from Capital Street. Any idea what's going on with the building kind of behind this at the corner of Washington Ave along Topiary Park? (I think it might be the one that caught fire?) Everytime I go back there to check it out, it seems like nothing has changed. Recently, there has been what appears to be workers parked there, but I still don't see much (if any) movement?
October 5, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Luvcbus said: Any idea what's going on with the building kind of behind this at the corner of Washington Ave along Topiary Park? (I think it might be the one that caught fire?) Everytime I go back there to check it out, it seems like nothing has changed. Recently, there has been what appears to be workers parked there, but I still don't see much (if any) movement? This was the last report we had: On 4/22/2021 at 4:25 PM, TH3BUDDHA said: Encova confirms they are rebuilding the apartments that burned down. The other "one of two complexes" they mention in the article is the CDDC affordable housing complex mentioned earlier in this thread: Burned Topiary Park apartments to rise again, one of two complexes planned on the park Encova received permission in the fall to demolish the charred remains and rebuild, but after removing the remains, it was mum about its plans. On Thursday, it confirmed that it will rebuild the apartments, though company officials are still discussing the design of the complex, said spokesperson Casei Phillips. More here: https://www.thisweeknews.com/story/business/2021/04/22/topiary-park-apartments-rebuilt-encova-along-affordable-complex/7299287002/ But other than removing the burned apartment building down to the foundation, there hasn't been any reconstruction activity yet. I wonder if the insurance payout is holding up the reconstruction - which would be quite the irony since Encova (formerly Motorists) is an insurance company. For an image of the nearly completed Residences at Topiary Park burning in May 2020 and what the site looks after its demo down to the foundation after the fire - go to https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/16210-columbus-downtown-discovery-district-cscc-developments-and-news/page/12/?tab=comments#comment-1013576
October 6, 20213 yr On 8/20/2021 at 2:42 PM, Luvcbus said: Major event space and restaurant planned for downtown: "Hackman Capital Partners, based in Los Angeles and with offices in Worthington, plans to convert the 33,000-square-foot office and warehouse at 225 Neilston St. into the venue, which would include a large outdoor patio in what is now an alley on the north side of the building." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2021/08/20/columbus-restaurant-entertainment-venue-proposed-downtown/8185474002/ Update that includes the company that will be running the event space and a few more details, including a name. Warehouse District building will be transformed into hub of activity with new tenant “Center Square has leased a 33,000-square-foot building at 225 Neilston St. that currently houses the Ohio Department of Health's Office of Vital Statistics. The building underwent a renovation in 2004, according to previous reporting by Columbus Business First. The company plans to turn the building into a destination space called The Kee, which is expected to open in July 2022. The Kee will be an indoor-outdoor event venue with a restaurant, bar and a lineup of games, according to a release from the company. “We’ll rent space and offer an onsite catering option for private parties, weddings and corporate events," he said. "We’ll also offer an array of recreational activities like duckpin bowling, giant Jenga, sports simulators, pool, ping pong and more – alongside delicious food and drink, from our all-day café, craft-cocktail and juice bar,” he said in the release. According to Nestler, the company selected Columbus because of its population growth and the Warehouse District because of its historic character and its proximity to the Short North and the Arena District. “There’s nothing like The Kee in the Columbus area, and we’re pleased to help bring this modern-day community space to the Warehouse District,” said JLL's Davis in the release. “We’re also looking forward to the upcoming development of this historic neighborhood. With retail numbers on the rise, we see this new space playing a significant role in the area’s growth.”’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/10/06/warehouse-district.html
October 7, 20213 yr From the Dispatch: Entertainment, event venue planned for Downtown's warehouse district Jim Weiker The Columbus Dispatch A New York company plans to open a multi-purpose bar, restaurant, event and entertainment center called The Kee in a building on the north end of Downtown. The company, called Center Square, has leased the 33,000-square-foot building at 225 Neilston St. “We’ll be programming our own events at the venue, like concerts and comedy shows," Adam Nestler, co-founder of Center Square, said in a news release. https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2021/10/07/entertainment-venue-restaurant-and-bar-planned-near-north-market/6033885001/ Abbott Labs is being attacked from the North and the South now, lol.
October 8, 20213 yr On 9/8/2021 at 11:04 AM, cbussoccer said: Current situation at 195 E Broad (courtesy of Brent Warren on Twitter) where the 13-story tower is supposed to go... Sorry I couldn’t stop to get a pic, but there’s FINALLY equipment and steel on site now!
October 8, 20213 yr Just now, amped91 said: Sorry I couldn’t stop to get a pic, but there’s FINALLY equipment and steel on site now! Big news! It's been sitting dead forever.
October 8, 20213 yr 6 minutes ago, amped91 said: Sorry I couldn’t stop to get a pic, but there’s FINALLY equipment and steel on site now! WE NEED MORE CRANES!!!
October 8, 20213 yr 2 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: WE NEED MORE CRANES!!! Have you seen any new applications posted? Isn’t this supposed to be 13 stories or something like that? I’d imagine with its height and the limited space they have to work, we should eventually be seeing a crane pop up.
October 8, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, amped91 said: Have you seen any new applications posted? Isn’t this supposed to be 13 stories or something like that? I’d imagine with its height and the limited space they have to work, we should eventually be seeing a crane pop up. I haven't seen one, but I could have missed it. Sometimes an application doesn't pop up until right before the crane goes up.
October 8, 20213 yr 22 hours ago, CMHOhio said: From the Dispatch: Entertainment, event venue planned for Downtown's warehouse district Jim Weiker The Columbus Dispatch A New York company plans to open a multi-purpose bar, restaurant, event and entertainment center called The Kee in a building on the north end of Downtown. The company, called Center Square, has leased the 33,000-square-foot building at 225 Neilston St. “We’ll be programming our own events at the venue, like concerts and comedy shows," Adam Nestler, co-founder of Center Square, said in a news release. https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2021/10/07/entertainment-venue-restaurant-and-bar-planned-near-north-market/6033885001/ Abbott Labs is being attacked from the North and the South now, lol. I hope it's a decent sized music venue. We have plenty of tiny/small and plenty of huge music venues in this city, we need another place that can comfortably handled like 2,000 people indoors.
October 18, 20213 yr Library Park Phase 3 (10-13-21) 195 E Broad Street mixed use project PNC Building Renovation Vera on Broad / 366 E. Broad Street Apartment Building State Auto campus improvements /parking lot reconfiguration
October 18, 20213 yr ^ wonder how much longer until we see a crane go up on the E Broad project? Even though its design isn’t the greatest, it will be nice to have it block that ugly parking garage at least…
October 19, 20213 yr 21 hours ago, amped91 said: ^ wonder how much longer until we see a crane go up on the E Broad project? Even though its design isn’t the greatest, it will be nice to have it block that ugly parking garage at least… Block the ugly parking garage with a new building that is half ugly parking garage 🥲
October 25, 20213 yr On 8/26/2021 at 12:48 PM, NorthShore647 said: Ohio Democratic Party finds new buyer for its East Fulton Street HQ Bonnie Meibers - Columbus Business First - Aug. 26, 2021 "The Ohio Democratic Party has sold its building on East Fulton Street to an affordable housing developer. Fairfield Homes purchased the building for $1.95 million, said Matt Keyes, spokesman for the Ohio Democratic Party. ... 'We are still exploring the best options for the site and putting together a plan,' Greene said. 'We are incredibly excited about the acquisition and this helps us fulfill our mission of building community.' ... The party had previously made a deal to sell the 13,300-square-foot building to urban developer Borror for $2.7 million. Back in 2019, Borror confirmed the sale and said it would likely close in 2020. Keyes said the Covid-19 pandemic caused the sale to fall through." Apartments Proposed for Fulton Street Downtown Brent Warren - Columbus Undergrounds - Oct. 25, 2021 "Fairfield Homes, a Lancaster-based developer, will bring a plan for a four-story apartment building to the Downtown Commission this week. The proposal calls for a 66-unit building at 340 E. Fulton St., the former site of the Ohio Democratic Headquarters. The building would feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and be served by a 63-space parking garage."\ Additional graphics from the Oct. Downtown Commission meeting:
October 25, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, NorthShore647 said: Apartments Proposed for Fulton Street Downtown Brent Warren - Columbus Undergrounds - Oct. 25, 2021 "Fairfield Homes, a Lancaster-based developer, will bring a plan for a four-story apartment building to the Downtown Commission this week. The proposal calls for a 66-unit building at 340 E. Fulton St., the former site of the Ohio Democratic Headquarters. The building would feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and be served by a 63-space parking garage."\ Additional graphics from the Oct. Downtown Commission meeting: It looks like someone asked a child to build an apartment building out of Legos.
October 25, 20213 yr Dear god, stop. Also, it will totally be approved because there are no standards.
October 25, 20213 yr Arguably it is leaps ahead of its future neighbor, the Market Mohawk Apartments, in actual structured parking and density on its parcel. And the blue is... nice? Edited October 26, 20213 yr by jebleprls22
October 25, 20213 yr This is fine. The blue is "unique", but it's much better than what it's replacing. Plus they're going for workforce housing so it's not exactly going to be clad in marble.
October 25, 20213 yr 1 minute ago, 17thState said: This is fine. The blue is "unique", but it's much better than what it's replacing. Plus they're going for workforce housing so it's not exactly going to be clad in marble. Exactly. It’s a vast improvement on the little two-story that’s there currently, and it will provide dozens more much-needed affordable units. The color scheme needs some work, but it’s an overall good thing for the city.
October 28, 20213 yr On 2/23/2021 at 7:50 PM, ColDayMan said: 13-Story Building Downtown Approved A proposal to build a 13-story mixed-use building at 195 E. Broad St. was approved by the Downtown Commission this morning. The programming of the building is unchanged from when the project was first presented to the commission in November – 133 apartments over a five-floor parking garage and ground-level retail space. Changes were made to the exterior design of the building, though, based on feedback received from commissioners at that time. On the Broad Street side, the corner entryway was reworked and changes were made to the materials used on the lower portion of the building. Along Young Street, space has now been reserved for a mural or another piece of art to be display at street level. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/13-story-building-downtown-approved-bw1 So just saw a business first article interviewing Edwards about his downtown investments. Not sure if it was a misquote or if they added floors. I don’t remember seeing an article saying this would be 15 stories, but the article says it is. Anyone have info?
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