April 14, 20232 yr Went for a nice evening walk last night along the river front and through Franklinton and snapped a few pics. I'm loving how this city keeps filling in more and more and more... Edited April 14, 20232 yr by Gnoraa
April 14, 20232 yr 18 minutes ago, Gnoraa said: Went for a nice evening walk last night along the river front and through Franklinton and snapped a few pics. I'm loving how this city keeps filling in more and more and more... The shared living building, the last image, looks great and pretty much exactly like the rendering.
April 14, 20232 yr Franklinton getting a new dispensary (W Gay) Foundations dug recently on Rich. I think these are SFHs on land bank property. Anyone remember? Kaufman recently put up branding for Greenhouse Gravity.
April 17, 20232 yr Work is well underway on the third level of the new townhomes at Gravity 2.0 And renovations have started on the two buildings that were saved on site (across from McDowell Place)
April 25, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: McKinley Manor Wow, I haven’t been in that area for a bit, that seemed to have went up really quick. I still wish they would have at least put some kind of retail/commercial space in this.
April 27, 20232 yr The city must’ve taken Tony Hawk’s criticism to heart. $150k in renovations coming to Dodge Skatepark: https://columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6176967&GUID=264D7885-EE02-43D8-94E7-B165C2432695
April 27, 20232 yr 39 minutes ago, amped91 said: The city must’ve taken Tony Hawk’s criticism to heart. $150k in renovations coming to Dodge Skatepark: https://columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6176967&GUID=264D7885-EE02-43D8-94E7-B165C2432695 They should get him to help design the updates
May 2, 20232 yr On 8/5/2022 at 12:09 PM, amped91 said: Plan for Former Starling Middle School Site Moving Forward “Affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Companies is moving forward with a plan to renovate the former Starling Middle School in Franklinton. The historic building, constructed in 1908, served as the original West High School and was listed on Columbus Landmarks’ Most Endangered list in 2021. A more recent addition to the building will be torn down, and two new buildings will be constructed on the three-acre site. The historic building will be converted into a 45-unit apartment building, while the new-build portion of the project will hold 52 units. Jon McKay, VP of Development for Woda Cooper, said that he expects work to start before the end of the year on the project, and that construction will proceed on both the renovation and the new buildings at the same time. The apartments will range in size from one to three bedrooms and will be affordable to renters making between 30% and 80% of Area Median Income.” https://columbusunderground.com/plan-for-former-starling-middle-school-site-moving-forward-bw1/ Starling Middle School on Central Ave coming down today
May 2, 20232 yr 52 minutes ago, Pablo said: Well, not the entire building, just the additions. When I first saw the posted line I thought "WHAT!" and then...oh yeah...the additions.
May 2, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Pablo said: Well, not the entire building, just the additions. Correct! I should've worded it a little different. (Exactly what's being tore down and what's being renovated is included in the post I attached from amped91)
May 3, 20232 yr Hey everyone! I've been given some information about a potential non-profit moving into the area called Cup of Purpose Cafe. I'll leave a link to the YouTube video with more information about it. It would be going in somewhere likely off Broad Street. Please let me know your thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR38-Dte9VX6GuwyDLv--zQwq_-Ras2Osw1hLYcxoR5m_GJw4xBSrKUdY2s&v=GFEkT5sBq-8&feature=youtu.be
May 3, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Hey everyone! I've been given some information about a potential non-profit moving into the area called Cup of Purpose Cafe. I'll leave a link to the YouTube video with more information about it. It would be going in somewhere likely off Broad Street. Please let me know your thoughts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR38-Dte9VX6GuwyDLv--zQwq_-Ras2Osw1hLYcxoR5m_GJw4xBSrKUdY2s&v=GFEkT5sBq-8&feature=youtu.be Love places like this, it’s basically the same as South End Cafe on parsons. They hire people getting back into the workforce and have good drinks and some pastry items. Everyone should go check them out.
May 4, 20232 yr There was a CU article talking about this as a townhome unit, but I don’t remember seeing any details other than that.
May 4, 20232 yr 39 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Townhomes at Gravity 2 continue to move along nicely I’m loving how dense they built 2.0. The walkways between the buildings are appropriate for a city and will be felt when walking around.
May 5, 20232 yr Downtown Ramp Up 70/71 reconstruction as seen from Dodge Park And you can see it rising in the far distance here as well
May 8, 20232 yr Columbus nonprofit Franklinton Rising training at-risk youth in construction trades, sending them to work for companies like Marker “A workforce development nonprofit in Franklinton is branching into new construction, training the future labor force for commercial and residential contractors. Tom Heffner, president of Franklinton Rising, said the group has rebuilt eight vacant, boarded up homes in Franklinton since 2015. The organization last week started its first ground-up construction project on Chicago Avenue in Franklinton. Two new duplexes will rise on a site in between two other duplexes previously rehabbed by the organization. The homes are built by a group of trainees, typically between eight to 14, who are considered "at-risk youth." Program participants get life skills training and basic construction training.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/08/franklinton-rising-construction-training-workforce.html
May 9, 20232 yr McKinley Manor - 44 Unit Senior Housing Building (5-6-23) Gates Junction Senior Housing Franklinton Rising rehabs and new builds along Chicago Ave Starling Middle School Redevelopment Franklinton Development Association Apartment Building on Hawkes Mt. Carmel Redevelopment - the first 2 of 37 single family homes 1st Phase apartment building on Sounder Infill along Sullivant west of Sounder Site prep for the 40-unit apartment building at the NW corner of Town and Grubb Infill on the SE corner of Rich and Grubb McDowell Place Gravity 2.0 The sites of some future/proposed developments: 86 North Yale - 3 Apartment Buildings / 12 Units Glass Axis Building redevelopment - 5 story mixed use building 10 Unit townhome development at SW corner of Rich and Skidmore Gravity Park Experience at State and McDowell
May 9, 20232 yr ^^ Fantastic photo dump-they are always appreciated. There is so much infill in Franklinton and it looks pretty good-love the SFH's.
May 10, 20232 yr 37 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Few looks at the plaza area of Gravity 2 Would love to see that parking garage covered with a screen for movie nights, would be a great spot for it.
May 10, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, VintageLife said: Would love to see that parking garage covered with a screen for movie nights, would be a great spot for it. They do that in the courtyard for Gravity 1, so there's a good chance of that happening
May 10, 20232 yr 43 minutes ago, Imwalle said: They do that in the courtyard for Gravity 1, so there's a good chance of that happening I was thinking they had something like that with gravity 1, so hopefully they do it sometimes.
May 17, 20232 yr On 3/5/2023 at 11:38 AM, CbusOrBust said: Signage is up on Harmon Ave where the county plans to build the Franklin County Crisis Care Center An article in today's Dispatch suggests we should see dirt moving on site soon: "Franklin County, its Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board and the Central Ohio Hospital Council broke ground in February on their new Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Center, 465 Harmon Ave. Located in South Franklinton, it's across from the Franklin County Children's Services building, south of Interstate 70. The nearly $60 million project remains on track for an expected 2025 opening, with officials in the process of finalizing paperwork and other elements within the next 30 days before gearing up for construction." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/healthcare/2023/03/05/upcoming-columbus-area-health-center-projects-what-you-need-to-know/69940711007/ Vertical construction started today on the Franklin County Crisis Care Center on Harmon Ave
May 17, 20232 yr Woda Cooper starts construction on former Starling Middle School redevelopment “The former Starling Middle School in Franklinton will soon serve families once again, but this time as apartments. Affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Cos. plans to turn the old school at 120 S. Central Ave., which was built in 1908 as West High School, into 45 apartments. There will be 19 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project earlier this week, with representatives from all of the funding partners. City and state officials also spoke. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther stressed the importance of projects like this to provide housing for people with all kinds of jobs.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/17/starling-middle-school-redevelopment.html
May 17, 20232 yr 30 minutes ago, amped91 said: Woda Cooper starts construction on former Starling Middle School redevelopment “The former Starling Middle School in Franklinton will soon serve families once again, but this time as apartments. Affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Cos. plans to turn the old school at 120 S. Central Ave., which was built in 1908 as West High School, into 45 apartments. There will be 19 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project earlier this week, with representatives from all of the funding partners. City and state officials also spoke. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther stressed the importance of projects like this to provide housing for people with all kinds of jobs.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/17/starling-middle-school-redevelopment.html 31 minutes ago, amped91 said: Woda Cooper starts construction on former Starling Middle School redevelopment “The former Starling Middle School in Franklinton will soon serve families once again, but this time as apartments. Affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Cos. plans to turn the old school at 120 S. Central Ave., which was built in 1908 as West High School, into 45 apartments. There will be 19 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units. There was a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project earlier this week, with representatives from all of the funding partners. City and state officials also spoke. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther stressed the importance of projects like this to provide housing for people with all kinds of jobs.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/05/17/starling-middle-school-redevelopment.html Prices will range from $400-$1295 a month based on unit and income. This is an amazing project and can’t wait to see it finished.
May 19, 20232 yr Only because I can't quite remember, but does anyone know the status on the project for 630 W Broad Street next to Holy Family Catholic Church? I thought a while back there were 2 buildings that were proposed, but forget if they actually got final approval and an estimated start date? I believe it's actually 2 lots, one of which buts up right against 315. I just can't seem to locate the final details and was curious. Also, I know Gravity is planning to do their Phase 3 "Greenhouse" addition, but has there been any chatter of the lots just west of this phase, I believe the old parking lot and building for Byers Auto? Furthermore, I'm very excited over the next few years to see the inevitable momentum move over 315 even further west towards the Tommy's Diner area of Franklinton. W. Broad Street is going to be lined with newbuilds by the time the next decade is up I'm sure. It really does have the opportunity over extended time to become what the Short North is but perhaps without all the college kids and convention crowds all the time. Edited May 19, 20232 yr by Gnoraa
May 19, 20232 yr 39 minutes ago, Gnoraa said: I thought a while back there were 2 buildings that were proposed, but forget if they actually got final approval and an estimated start date? I believe it's actually 2 lots, one of which buts up right against 315. I think you're talking about this: "The proposal, from Marker Development, calls for five floors of apartments over a two-story parking garage. The bottom two levels would also hold a lobby and about 4,400 square feet of commercial space (on the Broad Street side of the building), and six townhomes on the Gay Street side of the building." https://columbusunderground.com/seven-story-building-proposed-for-west-broad-street-bw1/ amped91 mentioned in late January that he saw an "application for a demo permit within the last couple weeks". Hopefully we'll see movement on site soon.
May 19, 20232 yr 44 minutes ago, Gnoraa said: Only because I can't quite remember, but does anyone know the status on the project for 630 W Broad Street next to Holy Family Catholic Church? I thought a while back there were 2 buildings that were proposed, but forget if they actually got final approval and an estimated start date? I believe it's actually 2 lots, one of which buts up right against 315. I just can't seem to locate the final details and was curious. Also, I know Gravity is planning to do their Phase 3 "Greenhouse" addition, but has there been any chatter of the lots just west of this phase, I believe the old parking lot and building for Byers Auto? Furthermore, I'm very excited over the next few years to see the inevitable momentum move over 315 even further west towards the Tommy's Diner area of Franklinton. W. Broad Street is going to be lined with newbuilds by the time the next decade is up I'm sure. It really does have the opportunity over extended time to become what the Short North is but perhaps without all the college kids and convention crowds all the time. If you are talking about the plan posted above me, it is back before the Franklinton commission this month, and I think it’s for final approval.
May 19, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, VintageLife said: If you are talking about the plan posted above me, it is back before the Franklinton commission this month, and I think it’s for final approval. Does Franklinton commission hold their meetings at similar time as downtown? I think DT is on the 23rd this month.
May 19, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, Gnoraa said: Does Franklinton commission hold their meetings at similar time as downtown? I think DT is on the 23rd this month. Yes, it’s the 24th this month. They are usually a few days apart or one day. And the university district is also usually around the same time. This month it is the 25th.
May 19, 20232 yr I don't like having two big greenhouse projects and yet neither of them are actual greenhouses. 🫣 If we get a true urban greenhouse project do we have to call it something else? Lol Also. Mural work has begun on Gravity
May 19, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, DTCL11 said: I don't like having two big greenhouse projects and yet neither of them are actual greenhouses. 🫣 If we get a true urban greenhouse project do we have to call it something else? Lol Also. Mural work has begun on Gravity Very happy to see this finally happening, I'm sure they needed to wait for better seasonal weather. I think people thought that the current panels were the final product.
May 19, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, Gnoraa said: Very happy to see this finally happening, I'm sure they needed to wait for better seasonal weather. I think people thought that the current panels were the final product. Most of the current panels are the final product. The entire east side and 90% of the north side is going to be sandstone and black panels. But they also didn't have all the panels in until relatively recently. While it looked done, they had misc panels and sections still Uninstalled for access to the structure behind. Edited May 19, 20232 yr by DTCL11
May 19, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, VintageLife said: If you are talking about the plan posted above me, it is back before the Franklinton commission this month, and I think it’s for final approval. Yup yup. They got conditional approval last year, pending lighting and landscaping, and now they’re back to get approval for that. Would be nice to see it break ground this year.
May 19, 20232 yr Woda Cooper Begins Development of 97-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Columbus In addition to the adaptive reuse component, the project will also include two ground-up buildings with 52 units. All of the property’s units will be reserved for residents who earn 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Rental rates are projected to range from $400 to $1,295 per month depending on income restriction and size of the unit. Five units will be reserved for those with mobility challenges and two units for those with sight and hearing disabilities.
May 30, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: McDowell Place And a quick one of the townhomes at Gravity 2 McDowell place went up quick, and those townhomes look great. Hopefully we start seeing some more of those added to parking garages. They should have done this on the peninsula garages. Edited May 30, 20232 yr by VintageLife
May 30, 20232 yr Elevator core rising at the new ADAMH Crisis Center on Harmon Ave While the new freeway wall rises across the street
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