April 22, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, VintageLife said: From this rendering it looks like they have a walking path going to a decorative gate. The fence and park are owned by Columbus Rec and Parks, it’s up to CRPD to allow access through the fence. CRPD is responsible for any new or rehabbed walking paths.
April 22, 20232 yr I kind of figured the fence/access has more to do with the city owned park than the developer. Could look at it two ways, as a resident in one of those buildings, it may deter too much loitering on their front steps/property since the access will be limited, on the other side of the coin they will have to walk the little extra distance to the end of the fence to enter the park when they want. I like the idea of an access point but I don't think it's a huge issue if there isn't. That park already is very "gated" even on the other side of the park.
April 22, 20232 yr 16 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Versus a yuppie box themed as an old inverted Children's Palace? HARD PASS! Bring the towers! Definitely has a mid-70s Great Eastern shopping center vibe Or perhaps a nod to mid-70s Doubletree/Busch Corporate center architecture
April 22, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, Pablo said: Definitely has a mid-70s Great Eastern shopping center vibe Or perhaps a nod to mid-70s Doubletree/Busch Corporate center architecture It's going to be hard to beat the Children's Palace thing lol. The only thing I question are the balconies. I like that they are apparently going with some metal railing rather than glass/whatever, but if they were even partially or halfway inset they would look so much better. I can't help but think of the Kaufman Commons building on it's east and south side. They just jut out there into the void kinda and look awkward to me.
April 22, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, Toddguy said: It's going to be hard to beat the Children's Palace thing lol. The only thing I question are the balconies. I like that they are apparently going with some metal railing rather than glass/whatever, but if they were even partially or halfway inset they would look so much better. I can't help but think of the Kaufman Commons building on it's east and south side. They just jut out there into the void kinda and look awkward to me. For me it works on this one, since it is still over part of the structure and isn’t just out over top of people walking by.
April 22, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, VintageLife said: For me it works on this one, since it is still over part of the structure and isn’t just out over top of people walking by. Yeah the entire darker part of the building being inset is one saving grace and will likely make a difference. I would still be happier about it if they were partially inset, but it is not that big of a deal.
April 25, 20232 yr Don't know if anyone has done this comparison recently, but the redevelopment/impact of the Neighborhood Launch master plan has been ridiculously transformational in this area. Yes it's taken 15+ years, but considering the rate of development in Columbus that's pretty amazing. New NBBJ building proposed for the site in pink.
April 25, 20232 yr It’s easy to look around and see all that could still be done and get disappointed, but good lord downtown has come a long way! Thanks for sharing that.
April 25, 20232 yr On 4/21/2023 at 4:10 PM, VintageLife said: Seven Story Building Proposed to Replace Surface Parking Lots on Spring Street To me when I look at those arches, I see a half-pipe and it brings out the THPS2 skateboarder in me.
April 25, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: It’s easy to look around and see all that could still be done and get disappointed, but good lord downtown has come a long way! Thanks for sharing that. It's absolutely important to remember how things use to be. Really easy to get wrapped up in the "new" in this city that we forget to appreciate how far things have actually progressed.
April 25, 20232 yr CBF with a few more details on the Spring St proposal: Columbus' Warehouse District could get 7-story mixed-use building “The proposed building, slated for 267 E. Spring St., would have a two-level parking garage, 2,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and apartments. Riewald Development founder Jon Riewald said he hopes to land a restaurant or bar in the retail space; an announcement could come soon. "This is at the intersection of several neighborhoods," Riewald said. "Spring Street has kind of been a sore thumb, and development hasn't made its way there yet. Our hope is that this project can be catalytic for the area." Riewald plans to be back before the commission to secure a certificate of appropriateness sometime this summer and break ground either late this year or early 2024. He said he's "full speed ahead" on the project, and working on securing financing now. "Columbus has 220 acres of surface parking lots downtown," Riewald said. "They destroy neighborhoods, so it's exciting to replace some with more density."’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/04/25/riewald-development-brewery-district-pizzuti.html Sounds like he “gets it.” And CU with a look at the Kee: First Look: The Kee Brings New Entertainment Options, Event Venue to Downtown “Downtown entertainment and event venue The Kee makes its debut this week. The space opens to the public on Wednesday, April 26 with a grand opening weekend celebration planned April 28 – 29.” https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-the-kee-brings-new-entertainment-options-event-venue-to-downtown-sp1/
April 26, 20232 yr 16 hours ago, amped91 said: And CU with a look at the Kee: First Look: The Kee Brings New Entertainment Options, Event Venue to Downtown “Downtown entertainment and event venue The Kee makes its debut this week. The space opens to the public on Wednesday, April 26 with a grand opening weekend celebration planned April 28 – 29.” https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-the-kee-brings-new-entertainment-options-event-venue-to-downtown-sp1/ That must be the new Khurhnhöl collection at I-Kee-a. Inflatable furniture and alcohol. What could possibly go wrong?
April 26, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, Airsup said: That must be the new Khurhnhöl collection at I-Kee-a. Inflatable furniture and alcohol. What could possibly go wrong? Some of that really is just blow-up plastic furniture. And what you did to that word! LOL! I literally cackled. Can you imagine sitting on that stuff and it suddenly and loudly starts deflating like a whoopie cushion?
April 28, 20232 yr On 3/14/2023 at 1:43 PM, PrestoKinetic said: Sorry it's a little distant, but here's progress of the new Edwards Tower on Broad! Having looked at it up close I am convinced the blue building(Edwards Tower)under construction is going to be hideous. I just have that feeling ya know? ugh. Is that whole east wall going to be blank? Edited April 28, 20232 yr by Toddguy
April 28, 20232 yr On 4/11/2023 at 4:43 PM, CbusOrBust said: Renovations continue on the Standard Building on E Long Pictures do not do this building justice. If the whole thing is going to look like the bottom, it will be a jewel. We need little "jewels" like this scattered around representing what used to be in our downtown. From a beautiful swan to an ugly duckling and now back to a beautiful swan. I guess being uglified saved it from the wrecking ball at least. Edited April 28, 20232 yr by Toddguy
April 28, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, Toddguy said: Pictures do not do this building justice. If the whole thing is going to look like the bottom, it will be a jewel. We need little "jewels" like this scattered around representing what used to be in our downtown. From a beautiful swan to an ugly duckling and now back to a beautiful swan. I guess being uglified saved it from the wrecking ball at least. Yesterday they were acid washing more of the paint off the limestone and it looked great!
April 28, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, Toddguy said: Pictures do not do this building justice. If the whole thing is going to look like the bottom, it will be a jewel. We need little "jewels" like this scattered around representing what used to be in our downtown. From a beautiful swan to an ugly duckling and now back to a beautiful swan. I guess being uglified saved it from the wrecking ball at least. Connect takes a long ass time to complete projects, but damn do they usually turn out awesome. I hope they start on the front street building soon.
April 28, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, Toddguy said: ugh. Is that whole east wall going to be blank? I have said before that they probably left the east side blank for future development of the OEA building. Maybe edwards has some insight that we don’t? I would love to see that building replaced with a 20+
April 28, 20232 yr 47 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I hope they start on the front street building soon. What project is this again? It’s not ringing any bells for me
April 28, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, smjjms said: What project is this again? It’s not ringing any bells for me The Ohio JFS building next to the Supreme Court
May 3, 20232 yr Columbus State Taking Another Look at Plans to Develop Parking Lots I’m not super encouraged by much of this. Hopefully they bring in some more people who push for the best options.
May 3, 20232 yr C State has sooo much parking. It’d really help that section of downtown if they actually start filling that space in (along with CCAD and State Auto).
May 3, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, amped91 said: C State has sooo much parking. It’d really help that section of downtown if they actually start filling that space in (along with CCAD and State Auto). I sat in the lot most of the day yesterday. It was completely empty. The one on the East side of the garage should've never been built - they even have lots across from "the View" as well. Way too much parking.
May 3, 20232 yr I think if CSCC truly wants to move forward and expand they need to go the Clark State route. If not, I just can't imagine how they'd expand like this. Currently I think their best bet is selling the lots between Long and Spring to private developers and just call it a day.
May 3, 20232 yr I do not like the new plan too much. Build a garage or two and wrap them with residential/other uses on those two big parking lots-make the smaller strip parking lot between them a greenspace/elongated pocket park, keep the park planned on Cleveland as well, and let individual developers in so the area does not have an "artificial" look. Other than that I don't care where they put the educational buildings as long as spaces get filled in and are of course very pedestrian and transit friendly.
May 3, 20232 yr To be fair, before covid and the advent of on-line classes, the parking lots were full. It is a commuter college after all. Moving forward, maybe CSCC realizes they do not need as much parking and are looking at new opportunities?
May 3, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, Pablo said: To be fair, before covid and the advent of on-line classes, the parking lots were full. It is a commuter college after all. Moving forward, maybe CSCC realizes they do not need as much parking and are looking at new opportunities? I hope that's the case. There's a lot of great opportunities for an "innovation district" out that way that would work well with CCAD/CSCC/Franklin
May 4, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, Pablo said: To be fair, before covid and the advent of on-line classes, the parking lots were full. It is a commuter college after all. Moving forward, maybe CSCC realizes they do not need as much parking and are looking at new opportunities? Very true. I just hope they get it right. That is a huge area of parking lots and the potential...*sigh*
May 5, 20232 yr Today's Dispatch has some pics of the renovations at Jackie O's More pictures found here: https://www.dispatch.com/picture-gallery/lifestyle/features/2023/05/05/jackie-os-grand-opening/11798051002/
May 5, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, amped91 said: ^i’m going to try to make it there tonight after work! Take some pics please. And have a good time! *Also Mexican food and drink if you like it...remember what day it is. Edited May 5, 20232 yr by Toddguy
May 5, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, aderwent said: Better resolution photos: They did a great job on this. I love the shelving wall!
May 5, 20232 yr This is such a great addition to downtown!!! And right in an area that has been building up and so much more in the pipeline!!! I'm planning to go tomorrow!! Love Jackie O's!!!
May 9, 20232 yr Dispatch had some pictures of the Residences at Topiary Park today: Edited May 9, 20232 yr by Luvcbus
May 9, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, Luvcbus said: Dispatch had some pictures of the Residences at Topiary Park today: Well the next time I am downtown it is promenade time on the Topiary Park "Leisure Trail". *Must remember to bring a parasol* Edited May 9, 20232 yr by Toddguy
May 9, 20232 yr Some interesting tidbits from today’s Dispatch story on the opening of the TP apartments: Topiary Park apartments rise from the ashes after 2020 fire “Encova announced the apartments in 2017, when the company was still called Motorists, and started construction the following October. At the time, Motorist officials said they planned to add additional buildings on land the company owns along Oak Street east of South Washington Avenue. Kessler said the company is now moving forward on those plans. "It’s still in the works," he said. "We have a grand vision for the Oak Street corridor. We have all these surface lots just sitting there. That's not doing anything to help lift the neighborhood. We want to make a lasting impression. That started with phase one, the Residences at Topiary Park, with several phases to follow. Those phases were put on hold, but we're now starting to revisit that vision, and put together some plans." Kessler is also encouraged by development in the area and around the park, which he called "one of Columbus' best-kept secrets."‘ https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2023/05/09/encova-opens-topiary-park-apartments-after-fire-plans-more-buildings/70173867007/
May 9, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, amped91 said: Some interesting tidbits from today’s Dispatch story on the opening of the TP apartments: Topiary Park apartments rise from the ashes after 2020 fire “Encova announced the apartments in 2017, when the company was still called Motorists, and started construction the following October. At the time, Motorist officials said they planned to add additional buildings on land the company owns along Oak Street east of South Washington Avenue. Kessler said the company is now moving forward on those plans. "It’s still in the works," he said. "We have a grand vision for the Oak Street corridor. We have all these surface lots just sitting there. That's not doing anything to help lift the neighborhood. We want to make a lasting impression. That started with phase one, the Residences at Topiary Park, with several phases to follow. Those phases were put on hold, but we're now starting to revisit that vision, and put together some plans." Kessler is also encouraged by development in the area and around the park, which he called "one of Columbus' best-kept secrets."‘ https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2023/05/09/encova-opens-topiary-park-apartments-after-fire-plans-more-buildings/70173867007/ I hope the revisiting includes height increases.
May 9, 20232 yr Vera on Broad (5-6-23) Edwards Tower on Broad Site prep for the 5 unit Rich Street townhomes development from Walnut Topiary Park Crossing Residences at Topiary Park Neilston and Naghten warehouse The Kee Site cleared for new ~.25 acre, 25 spot surface lot on North 6th Proposed/Future Development sites: 267 East Spring development site North Oak Court apartment building / Library Park Phase 4 602 Eats Town 24-unit apartment building expansion/renovation
May 9, 20232 yr 21 minutes ago, Toddguy said: I hope the revisiting includes height increases. And some townhomes
May 9, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, VintageLife said: And some townhomes Those should be built closest to the southeastern areas and made to blend in with the existing housing stock. Now closer to Broad and the Encova building, I. want. height. :)
May 9, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, Toddguy said: Those should be built closest to the southeastern areas and made to blend in with the existing housing stock. Now closer to Broad and the Encova building, I. want. height. :) And you called ME JRemy! HYPOCRITE!!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 10, 20232 yr Encova Realty's Residences at Topiary Park now open, 3 years after fire Three years after a fire gutted apartments being built by Encova Realty, the first residents are moving in. The Residences at Topiary Park at 65 S. Washington Ave., includes 92 apartment units across five floors. The building is on a surface parking lot in between the Encova Insurance office building and Topiary Park. John Kessler, the realty company's executive vice president and chief strategy officer, said the day of the fire is "burned" into his memory. "We're so happy to be at this point and to have come back from that," Kessler said. The fire was set in the early morning hours following a night of downtown protests related to the murder of George Floyd, but was ultimately determined that the fire was unrelated to the protests. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/10/topiary-park-encova.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 11, 20232 yr Looks like some soil borings are being taken today in the north end of the parking lot on the NE side of Fourth and Spring, just south of the fire museum. That lot has been deteriorating for years with little upkeep, so I've always assumed it was waiting for redevelopment.
May 17, 20232 yr 7 minutes ago, Mogilny89 said: Wooof, looks like it should be a hotel out in the suburbs. Yeah, it isn’t the best looking thing.
May 17, 20232 yr 21 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Yeah, it isn’t the best looking thing. 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.
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