September 5, 2024Sep 5 33 minutes ago, CMHOhio said: Preston Centre (PNC Bank) windows don't open either, do they? I wonder if the same considerations were taken in that building with its residential conversion. I heard a rumor yesterday that the Preston Centre has only leased like three of their units. If true, I wonder if they are over pricing. Having no ability to get fresh air could definitely be a deal breaker for a lot of people when you are already paying a premium.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 1 hour ago, cbussoccer said: I heard a rumor yesterday that the Preston Centre has only leased like three of their units. If true, I wonder if they are over pricing. Having no ability to get fresh air could definitely be a deal breaker for a lot of people when you are already paying a premium. The PC website only shows 15 available units (out of 105). I have a hard time believing only three have been leased, but I have an even harder time believing 90 already have 😂 Pricing is definitely very high over there though. Even if I were willing to pay that much in rent (which I’m not), I’d still wait to move until the features/amenities are complete (IIRC, the pool at the other tower will be shared between the two?). It still seems half finished right now.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 45 minutes ago, amped91 said: The PC website only shows 15 available units (out of 105). I have a hard time believing only three have been leased, but I have an even harder time believing 90 already have 😂 Pricing is definitely very high over there though. Even if I were willing to pay that much in rent (which I’m not), I’d still wait to move until the features/amenities are complete (IIRC, the pool at the other tower will be shared between the two?). It still seems half finished right now. I'm confused by the availability shown on their site also. I really love units, but the price point is way too high. Given the apparent quality put in, I think these would be positioned much better as for sale units rather than rentals. I could see buying and having a mortgage around those prices rather than rent. Or, they need to do a better job of saying what the price includes to justify the cost.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 1 minute ago, CMHOhio said: I'm confused by the availability shown on their site also. I really love units, but the price point is way too high. Given the apparent quality put in, I think these would be positioned much better as for sale units rather than rentals. I could see buying and having a mortgage around those prices rather than rent. Or, they need to do a better job of saying what the price includes to justify the cost. My guess is they don't want to show that 95% of their building is unleased (assuming that's true) because that would create a perception that it's undesirable due to cost, quality, location, etc. Only showing a few units as being available creates a sense of urgency in the customer. If you look online and see there are only a few units open and you really like the place, you are more likely to pull the trigger in order to avoid losing out.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 They also might not be finished all the way with interior build-outs on some units.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 3 hours ago, amped91 said: The PC website only shows 15 available units (out of 105). I have a hard time believing only three have been leased, but I have an even harder time believing 90 already have 😂 Pricing is definitely very high over there though. Even if I were willing to pay that much in rent (which I’m not), I’d still wait to move until the features/amenities are complete (IIRC, the pool at the other tower will be shared between the two?). It still seems half finished right now. I'm seeing 92 apartments (of 105) available on their website... https://www.prestoncentrecolumbus.com/interactivepropertymap
September 5, 2024Sep 5 So I just went and checked the Preston Centre website, and it is showing ~90 units as available. Source: https://www.prestoncentrecolumbus.com/floorplans If you click on "Availability" for each floor plan, you can see the individual units which utilize each floor plan. Some floorplans are only used in one unit, but some are used in 10+ units. So 90 available units seems to match the rumor I had heard.
September 5, 2024Sep 5 1 minute ago, .justin said: I'm seeing 92 apartments (of 105) available on their website... https://www.prestoncentrecolumbus.com/interactivepropertymap You did it the easy way, lol. I took the more difficult route to arrive at the same conclusion (see above).
September 5, 2024Sep 5 12 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: You did it the easy way, lol. I took the more difficult route to arrive at the same conclusion (see above). Apartments.com is also super easy and has 90 some available
September 5, 2024Sep 5 $7,425???! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 14, 2024Sep 14 City wants Downtown Columbus Inc. to oversee downtown SIDs Two organizations that support the development of downtown Columbus are planned to merge. The city of Columbus is in discussions with Downtown Columbus Inc. and the Capital Crossroads and Discovery District Special Improvement Districts about integrating their operations, said Michael Stevens, Columbus' Director of Development. "The city feels that this is the right next step to address downtown safety and the downtown experience," he said in an exclusive interview. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/09/13/dci-and-sid-merge.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 20, 2024Sep 20 On 8/20/2024 at 4:11 PM, ColDayMan said: CMHA downsizes proposal for United Way HQ site in downtown Columbus The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority is moving forward with the redevelopment of the former United Way headquarters in downtown Columbus. CMHA submitted new plans for the project at 360 S. 3rd St. to the Downtown Commission, which will meet next week. The project has been retooled from a 12-story, mixed-use building into a five-story, residential-only building. Bob Bitzenhofer, vice president of planning and development at CMHA, said the project's scope changed due to funding sources. CMHA had originally planned to use a 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other gap financing for the project, but because of a technical issue with downtown Columbus' Census tract, will now be using a 9% tax credit, which had different building criteria. "We had to size the project down to fit into that program," Bitzenhofer told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/20/cmha-downtown-columbus-united-way-hq.html This proposal was removed from this month’s Downtown agenda. Could the interest rate drop actually be making them change their mind??
September 20, 2024Sep 20 53 minutes ago, VintageLife said: This proposal was removed from this month’s Downtown agenda. Could the interest rate drop actually be making them change their mind?? Interest rates don't affect CMHA funding the same way as a for-profit developer. CMHA receives funding from HUD, the state of Ohio and I believe local governments. There was a HUD funding issue that change the building from 12 to 5 stories. This was covered in CU's coverage - I highlighted the main reason for the shift in bold below. The success of the census tract changed the funding formula. I have zero knowledge of how any of this works. Quote Bob Bitzenhofer, CMHA’s VP for Planning and Development, said that the original plan for financing the project relied heavily on receiving 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Changes to the demographics of the census tract the site is located in, though, meant that those credits would no longer provide the funding necessary to make the numbers work (Downtown population growth and a higher average household income made the tract ineligible for additional credits). “We looked at how else we’d be able to do a program that would honor what we had committed to United Way in the [request for proposals], and the project did score very well in the 9% [tax credit] program, so then, just based on how that program works, that’s how we ended up having to change the size and scope of the project.” The changes mean that TCB is no longer a part of the proposal, a split that Bitzenhofer said was amicable – they had been brought on originally to assist with what was going to be a complicated, $70 million development utilizing several funding streams that CMHA did not have experience with. Now that the project has been simplified, the partnership is no longer necessary. https://columbusunderground.com/scaled-down-proposal-for-united-way-site-submitted-to-downtown-commission-bw1/
September 26, 2024Sep 26 Downtown Retail Program Opens for Second Round of Applicants Are you looking to open a Downtown retail business? Then the Ground Floor Growth Initiative might be of interest. The program, which launched in October of 2023, has successfully kickstarted several new and relocated businesses into the core of the city, including Three Bites Bakery / Little Cat Boba and Black Kahawa Coffee, with several others still in the works. The initiative was specifically designed to assist women-owned and minority-owned small businesses. “Thanks to the success of Phase One, we are now one step closer to a Downtown that is reflective of the beautiful diversity that exists in our city,” stated Councilmember Nick Bankston. “Continuing to remove barriers to success for our minority- and women-owned businesses will continue to be a priority for me and will lead to increased activity in our downtown as a whole.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/downtown-retail-program-opens-for-second-round-of-applicants-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 27, 2024Sep 27 I love what this program is doing, I love more local retail businesses downtown, and I love supporting women and minority owned businesses. But it seems a little unnecessary to me to be limiting city support to only those businesses. Downtown retail is still very much a take-what-we-can-get market. Should beggars really be playing choosers right now? I feel like downtown would benefit most from an all of the above approach: more retail all over, whatever we can get, and however we can get it
September 28, 2024Sep 28 Some City Leaders Want to See Integration of Several Downtown Groups All summer long, an undercurrent of rumors have been swirling amongst Downtown businesses and residents about a potential merger between Downtown Columbus Inc. (DCI) and the Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts (SIDs). What would it mean? Who’s behind it? And why is this happening right now? Back in May of this year, conversations formally began around the topic of some sort of formal consolidation of services between DCI and the two SIDs. (For those who are unfamiliar, DCI is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation that primarily focuses on large-scale redevelopment projects while the two Special Improvement Districts are nonprofits established by Downtown property owners primarily to provide services like safety crews and cleanliness ambassadors). “We’ve been working on, from a city perspective, encouraging a discussion and a process where Downtown Columbus Inc. and the SIDs can see what kind of alignment can be put in place,” explained Michael Stevens, Director of Development with the City of Columbus. “This is not a new idea — people have been talking about it for over a decade — but we’ve done some research, and it’s a best practice in other communities.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/some-city-leaders-want-to-see-integration-of-several-downtown-groups-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 2024Oct 1 According to r/Columbus, Nationwide is no longer allowing employees within 35 miles of the Columbus offices to wfh full time. Sounds like they are moving to a hybrid setup, which seems to be the direction most companies are headed. Rumor also has it that Huntington is move to a full 5 days a week in the office setup. I know a lot of people prefer full wfh, I'm a proponent of the hybrid setup myself, but return to the office in some capacity will definitely be good for the downtown area to continue recovering from Covid.
October 1, 2024Oct 1 On 9/1/2024 at 8:14 PM, CbusOrBust said: Fencing up at 340 E. Fulton St 340 E Fulton is coming down today
October 1, 2024Oct 1 18 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: 340 E Fulton is coming down today Even though it is a super boring build, I love more housing downtown!
October 2, 2024Oct 2 5 hours ago, cbussoccer said: According to r/Columbus, Nationwide is no longer allowing employees within 35 miles of the Columbus offices to wfh full time. Sounds like they are moving to a hybrid setup, which seems to be the direction most companies are headed. Rumor also has it that Huntington is move to a full 5 days a week in the office setup. I know a lot of people prefer full wfh, I'm a proponent of the hybrid setup myself, but return to the office in some capacity will definitely be good for the downtown area to continue recovering from Covid. This is a good thing for Downtown. It’s been so empty since Covid. There’s a Reddit thread full of upset people threatening to leave their job if forced back to the office. We have the option to work hybrid but I find I get distracted by things at home and end up working more hours. I like the short drive I have that helps me separate my work life from my life. I’m also in a creative field where collaboration and mentoring is easier when in the office. Even the recent college grads are in the office. A vibrant downtown is full of workers, residents and visitors. Columbus lacks that right now.
October 2, 2024Oct 2 12 hours ago, Pablo said: This is a good thing for Downtown. It’s been so empty since Covid. There’s a Reddit thread full of upset people threatening to leave their job if forced back to the office. We have the option to work hybrid but I find I get distracted by things at home and end up working more hours. I like the short drive I have that helps me separate my work life from my life. I’m also in a creative field where collaboration and mentoring is easier when in the office. Even the recent college grads are in the office. A vibrant downtown is full of workers, residents and visitors. Columbus lacks that right now. The vibrancy is slowly coming back, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but it still has a bit to go before it gets back to pre-Covid levels. And I totally agree with you on wfh vs in the office. I like the flexibility to be able to wfh, and it's good in small amounts, but I really grew to hate it during Covid. I don't necessarily work in a creative field, but a good amount of collaboration and cross-functional communication is needed for my job and it's just so much easier in person. I definitely think there are certain jobs that are great wfh jobs, and there are certain people who are great wfh employees, but generally speaking people are better off being together at least 3 days a week. Most people who claim to be more productive in a fully remote environment are lying to themselves. These people who say they will just quit and go find a new wfh job are going to be increasingly disappointed as they realize those jobs are vanishing every day. Companies everywhere are realize they need to be back in the office in some capacity. I think the days of being able to easily land a fully remote position are behind us, and they will become increasingly rare in the next year or two.
October 7, 2024Oct 7 Property owners to weigh in on Downtown Columbus' takeover of downtown SIDs The Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District will ask downtown Columbus property owners for their opinion of the proposed merger of the SID into Downtown Columbus Inc. The Capital Crossroads board voted Wednesday for SID staff to circulate two petitions – one that would continue contracting with SID staff for the next four years and another that would leave an option open to contract with Downtown Columbus Inc. for services. The move comes amid the proposed integration of Downtown Columbus Inc. and the Capital Crossroads and Discovery District Special Improvement Districts. The city of Columbus, which is guiding the process, is pushing for the two organizations to become affiliated. It is proposing the plan now because the SIDs' contract to renew services for 2026 through 2030 is approaching. The Discovery District SID, which is governed by a board separate from Capital Crossroads, will meet Oct. 17 and as of publication plans to consider a vote to circulate a single petition to property owners within its boundaries to continue contracting with the SID staff for services. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/07/dci-and-sid-potential-merger.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 9, 2024Oct 9 Work Starting on New Apartments Downtown The two-story office building that has stood at the corner of Fulton Street and Grant Avenue since it was built in 1977 has been reduced to rubble. In its place will rise a five-story, 74-unit apartment complex from Lancaster-based developer Fairfield Homes. Fifty five of the apartments in the project, which is called Elevate 340, will be set aside for renters earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), while the rest will be offered at market rates. Plans for the project have changed since it was first presented to the Downtown Commission in 2021 – a floor was added to accommodate more units, planned commercial space on the first floor was eliminated, and design changes were made to the building’s exterior. The commission signed off on the final design in 2023. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/work-starting-on-new-apartments-downtown-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 9, 2024Oct 9 12 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Work Starting on New Apartments Downtown The two-story office building that has stood at the corner of Fulton Street and Grant Avenue since it was built in 1977 has been reduced to rubble. In its place will rise a five-story, 74-unit apartment complex from Lancaster-based developer Fairfield Homes. Fifty five of the apartments in the project, which is called Elevate 340, will be set aside for renters earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), while the rest will be offered at market rates. Plans for the project have changed since it was first presented to the Downtown Commission in 2021 – a floor was added to accommodate more units, planned commercial space on the first floor was eliminated, and design changes were made to the building’s exterior. The commission signed off on the final design in 2023. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/work-starting-on-new-apartments-downtown-bw1/ There's a good amount of apartments between 70 and Mound St, I would love to see more parking lots get redeveloped as these apartments are off on a island being surrounded be a sea of parking and the interstate.
October 9, 2024Oct 9 I was “driving around” on Google Maps last night and based on the developments under construction, we don’t have near as many surface lots as it seems. Much less than other cities around us. I think we’re going to continue to see more vertically-inclined developments as much of the easily-developed land is built upon.
October 9, 2024Oct 9 29 minutes ago, columbus17 said: I was “driving around” on Google Maps last night and based on the developments under construction, we don’t have near as many surface lots as it seems. Much less than other cities around us. I think we’re going to continue to see more vertically-inclined developments as much of the easily-developed land is built upon. Southeast of the core downtown still has a ton of parking, so hopefully that area starts filling in soon. Would love some decent height over there also.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 Former credit union HQ in downtown Columbus to become HIV clinic - Columbus Business First A clinic focused on HIV, infectious disease and care for LGBTQ patients plans a second Columbus location by renovating the former Telhio Credit Union headquarters downtown. Pittsburgh-based Central Outreach Wellness Center Ohio LLC was issued a building permit at the end of September, city records indicate. Planning staff also approved planned exterior changes to the two-story building at 96 N. 4th St., according to a Downtown Commission agenda. The drive-through window now will service the clinic's pharmacy, according to plans filed with the building permit. Former office spaces will be converted to some two dozen exam and treatment rooms, plus waiting areas to accommodate scheduled and walk-in visits. There also will be workstations for clinicians. Central Outreach provides a wide range of gender-affirming and wellness care, including testing, prevention and treatment for HIV, hepatitis C and other STDs; transgender healthcare; and mental health services including support groups. Health insurance is not required.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 Maybe not the best use of land for downtown, but nice to see something serving the community.
October 11, 2024Oct 11 44 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Maybe not the best use of land for downtown, but nice to see something serving the community. True. I was hoping for a redevelopment of the property. But if that’s not going to happen right now, I believe this is a good use for the building.
October 16, 2024Oct 16 CMHA to bring plan for affordable housing development back to Downtown Commission Plans for new affordable housing in downtown Columbus are taking another step forward. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority submitted the latest iteration of its project at 360 S. 3rd St. to the Downtown Commission, which will review the plan on a conceptual basis next week. Plans have slightly changed to include a client services office on-site for CMHA. At the August meeting, when the project was last before the board, commissioners expressed concern about the lack of on-site services for residents of the building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/16/360-s-third.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 17, 2024Oct 17 4 hours ago, ColDayMan said: CMHA to bring plan for affordable housing development back to Downtown Commission Plans for new affordable housing in downtown Columbus are taking another step forward. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority submitted the latest iteration of its project at 360 S. 3rd St. to the Downtown Commission, which will review the plan on a conceptual basis next week. Plans have slightly changed to include a client services office on-site for CMHA. At the August meeting, when the project was last before the board, commissioners expressed concern about the lack of on-site services for residents of the building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/16/360-s-third.html Like the inclusion of services in-house.
October 19, 2024Oct 19 The latest on the future of 3 buildings Huntington plans to sell to Downton Columbus Inc. The sale of three prominent buildings that Downtown Columbus Inc. plans to purchase from Huntington National Bank is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. Columbus Business First in August reported that the nonprofit development corporation would buy the Huntington Plaza at 37 W. Broad St., the Wyandotte Building at 21 W. Broad St. and the Capitol Square Building at 17 S. High St. The purchase price will not be disclosed until the sale is finalized. Amy Taylor, president of Downtown Columbus Inc., said the organization has been performing due diligence on the properties since the acquisition was announced. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/18/huntington-bank-downtown-columbus-buildings.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 2024Oct 19 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: The latest on the future of 3 buildings Huntington plans to sell to Downton Columbus Inc. The sale of three prominent buildings that Downtown Columbus Inc. plans to purchase from Huntington National Bank is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. Columbus Business First in August reported that the nonprofit development corporation would buy the Huntington Plaza at 37 W. Broad St., the Wyandotte Building at 21 W. Broad St. and the Capitol Square Building at 17 S. High St. The purchase price will not be disclosed until the sale is finalized. Amy Taylor, president of Downtown Columbus Inc., said the organization has been performing due diligence on the properties since the acquisition was announced. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/18/huntington-bank-downtown-columbus-buildings.html I’m shocked they don’t seem interested in doing some type of residential. I get it’s expensive, but putting some more condos downtown would work. There aren’t a lot of condo units for sale.
October 19, 2024Oct 19 I'm curious how occupied the Wyandot building currently is? If it's close to full with office then sure, I get not messing with success but it's by far the best candidate for a condo conversion
October 23, 2024Oct 23 Proposed downtown tower site, Spaghetti Warehouse building receive demolition grants Several high-profile projects in Franklin County took home about $6.9 million in brownfield remediation and building demolition grants from the state. The site at 199 E. Rich St. downtown, where Bluestone Brothers Capital wants to build a 24-story tower, was given a grant. The Spaghetti Warehouse building at 397 W. Broad St. also received funds. The Robert Weiler Co. – working with Falco Smith & Kelley Ltd. and the owners of Spaghetti Warehouse – plans to develop the site into two six-story buildings with 235 apartments, 182 surface parking spaces and about 7,000 square feet of commercial space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/22/downtown-columbus-tower-spaghetti-warehouse-demo.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 2024Nov 9 Two way conversion of Front and Marconi is finishing up- Set to open to traffic Tuesday!
November 12, 2024Nov 12 Two way traffic now flowing on Front and Marconi -north of Broad St North on Marconi: South on Front:
November 13, 2024Nov 13 I drove that same route yesterday. For decades I've been used to the the one-way pairs. The two-way makes the city look new and different for this motorist since I've never experienced this vantage point from my car (of course I've walked over the years but this is a new experience). Kinda like when the two-way bike lane was installed on Summit - I was unfamiliar with the views heading north on my bike.
November 13, 2024Nov 13 Gonna have to check this out. In other cities when it happened it was always weird the first few times. And I didn't know those towns nearly as well as here.
November 14, 2024Nov 14 Yeah, I've been following this closely and it's still weird for me too. I'm trying to think of ways I would integrate the new directions into my commutes but struggling lol. I know I'm going to think twice before turning left onto Front or Marconi from Long & Spring! Can't just wheel my way from and to the lefternmost lanes!
November 18, 2024Nov 18 BalletMet unveils $4M renovation with new amenities for patrons, dancers Columbus' professional ballet company and dance academy will debut a $4 million, 53,400-square-foot renovation this week. The renovations support both the company's dancers and the patron experience, according to the dance company. A Thursday grand opening will show off BalletMet's new, modern lobby space, box office and meeting space, which connects the organization's two-building facility that previously was separated by an alleyway at 322 Mt Vernon Ave. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/18/balletmet-columbus-renovation-community.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 2024Dec 7 Edwards Cos. on how art galleries are transforming Gay and High downtown Downtown Columbus' Gay and High district is quickly becoming a destination for art lovers with four new galleries coming to the neighborhood. Those four will add to two already open there. Jeff Edwards, CEO of Edwards Cos., says the galleries bring new life to the historic neighborhood. "A thriving downtown isn’t just a collection of buildings – it’s a reflection of what makes a community unique," he said in an emailed statement. "I am excited to support businesses that add a sense of depth and identity and bring life and energy to downtown, be that a restaurant, gallery or retail space." Edwards said the arts and other amenities are to be shared by downtown residents, workers and visitors. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/12/06/edwards-art-galleries.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 2024Dec 7 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: Edwards Cos. on how art galleries are transforming Gay and High downtown Downtown Columbus' Gay and High district is quickly becoming a destination for art lovers with four new galleries coming to the neighborhood. Those four will add to two already open there. Jeff Edwards, CEO of Edwards Cos., says the galleries bring new life to the historic neighborhood. "A thriving downtown isn’t just a collection of buildings – it’s a reflection of what makes a community unique," he said in an emailed statement. "I am excited to support businesses that add a sense of depth and identity and bring life and energy to downtown, be that a restaurant, gallery or retail space." Edwards said the arts and other amenities are to be shared by downtown residents, workers and visitors. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/12/06/edwards-art-galleries.html Two of these new galleries will be leaving the Short North for downtown. That leaves very few art galleries left in the neighborhood. Brandt Galleries being one of them located at High & Russell. I live across the street and this building caught fire during the Ohio State/ Michigan game. I believe all the residents had to evacuate and are still not back in the building. Anyone know what's going on with this?
December 8, 2024Dec 8 On 12/7/2024 at 1:21 AM, sono4315 said: Two of these new galleries will be leaving the Short North for downtown. That leaves very few art galleries left in the neighborhood. Brandt Galleries being one of them located at High & Russell. I live across the street and this building caught fire during the Ohio State/ Michigan game. I believe all the residents had to evacuate and are still not back in the building. Anyone know what's going on with this? When I lived in the short north I always thought this was a baskin robbins. I guess I never looked too closely at the sign.
December 13, 2024Dec 13 Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority hopes to advance its downtown affordable housing project The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's redevelopment of the former United Way headquarters in downtown Columbus is moving forward – again. CMHA will present its plans to the Downtown Commission on Dec. 19. The affordable housing developer hopes to demolish the 1960s building on the site and build a five-story, 82-unit multifamily building in its place. The project was last before the body in October, when commission members were generally supportive. The project at 360 S. 3rd St. originally was proposed as a 12-story, mixed-use building. The project's cost also changed – from about $70 million to $29 million as it is currently proposed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/12/12/cmha-360-s-third.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 13, 2024Dec 13 7 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority hopes to advance its downtown affordable housing project The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's redevelopment of the former United Way headquarters in downtown Columbus is moving forward – again. CMHA will present its plans to the Downtown Commission on Dec. 19. The affordable housing developer hopes to demolish the 1960s building on the site and build a five-story, 82-unit multifamily building in its place. The project was last before the body in October, when commission members were generally supportive. The project at 360 S. 3rd St. originally was proposed as a 12-story, mixed-use building. The project's cost also changed – from about $70 million to $29 million as it is currently proposed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/12/12/cmha-360-s-third.html The bait and switch on this is a disgrace. They for selected by United way because they put forward a great proposal, then changed it right after. United way should be able to back out and select another project. If you don’t have your funding figured out, maybe don’t present the plan.
December 16, 2024Dec 16 On 12/13/2024 at 8:52 AM, VintageLife said: The bait and switch on this is a disgrace. They for selected by United way because they put forward a great proposal, then changed it right after. United way should be able to back out and select another project. If you don’t have your funding figured out, maybe don’t present the plan. It's crazy they can do a bait and switch on a project of this magnitude going from $70 Million to $29 Million...
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