Just now, DTCL11 said:

That's an incredible amount of parking. It's a 2:1 ratio (understanding there is am office component) but it still stands out. I really wish the city would start requiring any stand alone decks be built to allow 1st floor conversion and additional structures on top in the future. Would seem a natural expansion of many of these areas would be to build on top of decks. Or at least green space to promote a more sustainable city.  

 

The parking is also going to support a third phase which, I would imagine, has a pretty good chance of being at least 12-stories. 

Just now, cbussoccer said:

 

The parking is also going to support a third phase which, I would imagine, has a pretty good chance of being at least 12-stories. 

 

That makes more sense then. The other requirements should still come from the city for the hopeful day when not as much parking is required. 

2 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

 

That makes more sense then. The other requirements should still come from the city for the hopeful day when not as much parking is required. 

 

I agree with that. Let's see all the details about this first though. It may be in the plans to have those features. 

6 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

That's an incredible amount of parking. It's a 2:1 ratio (understanding there is am office component) but it still stands out. I really wish the city would start requiring any stand alone decks be built to allow 1st floor conversion and additional structures on top in the future. Would seem a natural expansion of many of these areas would be to build on top of decks. Or at least green space to promote a more sustainable city.  

 

I agree on this as well, all these projects with parking need to be adaptable or better integrated but the ratio can be explained by being built to support a Phase III at some point in the future. 

Below are the notes from the commission, it seems they finally aren't worried about height but instead how the parking is handled. Looks like they are pushing for a bit more public space and the garage to look less like a garage. I will admit that while I have some qualms with this commissions, this is using their power for good. 

 

•Street trees along the entirety of McDowell, West Cherry, and Gift Streets,

•Additional landscaping and headlight screening along the perimeter of the covered parking area to mitigate any visual impacts,

•Sidewalk along the entire east side of May Ave.

•Reconfigure the parking garage to accommodate residential units along Gift St.

•Public space, such as a courtyard or plaza, be incorporated in a future phase of development.

 

 

Edited September 16, 20195 yr by DevolsDance

And I just caught the '20 affordable units.' Not even 5% of the total 500+ development as a whole. In an area that was largely impoverished to begin with. And while I understand the development is meant to be CMHA's money maker to provide additional services and funds from the profits, I feel as though they have a duty to still hit that 10% mark to allow affordability in these large complexes. 

Edited September 16, 20195 yr by DTCL11

On 5/22/2019 at 10:36 AM, BigDipper 80 said:

I'd like to see Franklinton go full Scandanavia and keep building more Gravity-type projects all over the peninsula. Maybe even add some canals for the heck of it, too.

 

So, in theory, a full riverwalk/board walk was actually feasible through Franklinton. It's a project I had always pondered and I'm sure others too. A diversion in the Scioto could be cut in the north and exit somewhere around dodge park. The flow would be heavily regulated and would not allow flooding much like san antonio. It's far too late for such a project to take place given the amount of development but at one time, it may have been possible. And with the focus on returning the scioto to it's natural state, I don't anticipate a true commercialization/utilization of the river in the form of shops and restaurants along the banks at any point in the future. (Bridge park doesn't count)

3 hours ago, DevolsDance said:

Oh man, 2020 looks like its going to be an amazing year!

 

The Franklinton Commission packet has Casto proposing a 12 story second phase for the River & Rich development!  Looks like they are planning to develop west of the recently completed Phase I, this is the glass lot that sits between River & Rich and Dodge park. 

 

QUICK FACTS 

- 48,000 SQ/FT of Office

- 304 Residential Units, 20 "Affordable" Units 

- 397 space 3 story Garage (will help support a Phase II & future phases) 

 

 

 

 

 

I think we may be starting to see the beginning stages of a development boom in Columbus, the recent string of proposals/announcements are incredibly exciting to see!

 

More details in the meeting materials link below

https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2dpi2iu88meq1li5nmpqw91f3aklwd54

This is great news. East Franklinton is booming. Let it be a trend that the 'go to' for new development in and around downtown has progressed from the six story first floor concrete/top5 floor wood frame box...to the 10, 11, or 12 foot highrise!

 

*This, Gravity 2, The Scioto Peninsula first proposal, the new Spring street condo towers, the proposed 11 story building at the retirement village, the new 12 floor  hotel on Nationwide, etc. (probably forgetting some too). Maybe we are really breaking away from the oh so common six story box?

Edited September 16, 20195 yr by Toddguy

1 hour ago, Toddguy said:

This is great news. East Franklinton is booming. Let it be a trend that the 'go to' for new development in and around downtown has progressed from the six story first floor concrete/top5 floor wood frame box...to the 10, 11, or 12 foot highrise!

 

*This, Gravity 2, The Scioto Peninsula first proposal, the new Spring street condo towers, the proposed 11 story building at the retirement village, the new 12 floor  hotel on Nationwide, etc. (probably forgetting some too). Maybe we are really breaking away from the oh so common six story box?

 

I hope we will be getting high rises much taller than 12 feet ?

40 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

 

I hope we will be getting high rises much taller than 12 feet ?

 

We'll be lucky to see a 12 foot highrise out of Arshot anytime soon. ?

4 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

And I just caught the '20 affordable units.' Not even 5% of the total 500+ development as a whole. In an area that was largely impoverished to begin with. And while I understand the development is meant to be CMHA's money maker to provide additional services and funds from the profits, I feel as though they have a duty to still hit that 10% mark to allow affordability in these large complexes. 

 

The information provided from https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2dpi2iu88meq1li5nmpqw91f3aklwd54/folder/79315184291 was 20 affordable units in the total 304 housing units that is part of the conceptual development plan presented to the East Franklinton Review Board.  That would be just over 6.5 percent affordable units.

 

The information from https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2dpi2iu88meq1li5nmpqw91f3aklwd54/file/523152480015 in the quote box below:

 

Quote

 

APPLICATION: EF-19-09-003

 

ADDRESS: 240 S.MC DOWELL ST

PROPERTY OWNER: CMHA

APPLICANT: CASTO

 

TO BE REVIEWED: RIVER AND RICH 2 CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 

The applicant is requesting a conceptual review of the River and Rich 2 mixed-use development located on approximately 5 acres. The project would redevelop the blocks bounded by W. Rich St. and W. Cherry St. to the north, McDowell St. to the east, the Dodge Park Recreation Center to the south, and Gift St. and May Ave. to the west, within the Arts & Innovation and Dodge Park sub-districts.

 

The mixed-use development plan includes the following:

• A 12 story mixed use building with 109 ground floor car parking spaces, 4,800 SF of office, and 180 residential units

• A 4 story residential apartment building with 124 units and amenity spaces

• 20 affordable housing units

• A 3 story parking garage with 288 car parking spaces

 

The total counts are as follows:

• 48,100 SF Office

• 304 residential units (including 20 affordable units)

• 397 parking spaces

 

The submittal includes a conceptual site plan, conceptual renderings, and context photos.

 

 

32 minutes ago, Columbo said:

 

The information provided from https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2dpi2iu88meq1li5nmpqw91f3aklwd54/folder/79315184291 was 20 affordable units in the total 304 housing units that is part of the conceptual development plan presented to the East Franklinton Review Board.  That would be just over 6.5 percent affordable units.

 

 

 

The less than 5% includes the original 230 units from phase 1. I could have specified that better.  The entire River&Rich project, to my understanding, is a collaboration between Casto and CMHA. The initial phases that were completed earlier this year included no affordable housing which would then support a calculation of 3.7% affordable for the entire 534 unit complex thus far. The last phase may very well drive that down even lower. But again, no matter how you run the numbers, it doesn't meet the 10% that I believe to be a reasonable amount for such a large development. Which goes back to my original thought as to understanding it's supposed to be a money maker for CMHA to use the funds elsewhere but is there also a responsibility to set a standard for in place affordable housing in the fabric of these projects and neighborhoods?

Edited September 17, 20195 yr by DTCL11

12 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

 

The less than 5% includes the original 230 units from phase 1. I could have specified that better.  The entire River&Rich project, to my understanding, is a collaboration between Casto and CMHA. The initial phases that were completed earlier this year included no affordable housing which would then support a calculation of 3.7% affordable for the entire 534 unit complex thus far. The last phase may very well drive that down even lower. But again, no matter how you run the numbers, it doesn't meet the 10% that I believe to be a reasonable amount for such a large development. Which goes back to my original thought as to understanding it's supposed to be a money maker for CMHA to use the funds elsewhere but is there also a responsibility to set a standard for in place affordable housing in the fabric of these projects and neighborhoods?

 

Are you sure the first phase didn't include any affordable units? This article from the Dispatch says "Casto’s River and Rich project will have 230 units, 50 of which must be 'affordable housing.'" Did that change?

28 minutes ago, .justin said:

 

Are you sure the first phase didn't include any affordable units? This article from the Dispatch says "Casto’s River and Rich project will have 230 units, 50 of which must be 'affordable housing.'" Did that change?

 

I'm not sure. They haven't boasted or posted much about it then other than this dispatch article. I hadn't looked into the dispatch articles. None of the CU articles mention affordable housing and according to an early interview with CMHA, the plan was all market rate and if there was going to be affordability, it seems the city was going to have to subsidize it. 

 

Quote

Q: The apartments in this development, are they all going to be market-rate?

A: Yes, it’s a market-rate redevelopment. I will say we are committed to a percentage of what I call affordable market and what the mayor might call workforce housing. And so people ask me about the rent range – it’s hard to answer what the starting rent will be, because I don’t know what the city investment will be to support that starting rent. Because the thing about developing workforce housing is it really requires a public investment to bring those rents down. To have a commensurate investment to offset cost of construction, so you can afford, as an operator, to offer those rents at an affordable rate.

 

Perhaps the dispatch article (which is newer) has additional information but it's the only place It appears that a number has been attached to the initial phase. If there are affordable units there, the city and Casto and press have made little to no mention of it. And if so, then that's very welcome news. 

15 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

 

I hope we will be getting high rises much taller than 12 feet ?

Of course! lol. But it would be nice to have the basic sort of default for projects be higher than the six story box. And we are getting our first real skyscrapers (higher than 100 meters) with The North Market tower and the Hotel tower...how long has it been? has to be close to 30 years for a new building over 100 meters. That is a long drought that will be broken finally.

 

*I had thought that regarding this parcel, that some of it would have to be parkland?

51 minutes ago, Toddguy said:

Of course! lol. But it would be nice to have the basic sort of default for projects be higher than the six story box. And we are getting our first real skyscrapers (higher than 100 meters) with The North Market tower and the Hotel tower...how long has it been? has to be close to 30 years for a new building over 100 meters. That is a long drought that will be broken finally.

 

*I had thought that regarding this parcel, that some of it would have to be parkland?

We got pretty close with Miranova (96M in 2001). That was still 18 years ago though...  OSU’s James is also close (90.5), but not anywhere near downtown either. 
 

I do think we’re in the midst of a transition in height, and slowly but surely the 4-7 story proposed buildings downtown are going disappear in lieu of 8-12+, which is tremendously exciting. 

Edited September 17, 20195 yr by FudgeRounds

12-Story Building Part of New Franklinton Proposal

 

 

The developers behind the River & Rich project are bringing a plan for its second phase to the East Franklinton Review Board this afternoon.

 

The first phase of the development, which opened last spring, consists of 230 apartments, a 300-space public parking garage and approximately 30,000 square feet of retail space.

 

The proposed second phase calls for an additional 304 residential units, 48,000 square feet of office space and 397 parking spaces. The most distinctive feature of the proposal, though, is a 12-story tower that would sit at the end of McDowell Street, providing views across the Scioto River to downtown.

 

More below:

https://www.columbusunderground.com/12-story-building-part-of-new-franklinton-proposal

 

On 9/16/2019 at 2:43 PM, cbussoccer said:

 

Has anyone seen any movement at the Gravity 2.0 site?

 

I’ll stop in at Stauf’s tomorrow morning for a cold brew to see if any movement has occurred since I snapped that photo

Let this settle in.. a 12 story tower is proposed for an empty lot in Franklinton, yet the corner of high and gay got a 6 story eye sore. I’m glad I’m not a betting individual because I would have put the mortgage on the polar opposite occurring.

On 9/16/2019 at 3:26 PM, DTCL11 said:

And I just caught the '20 affordable units.' Not even 5% of the total 500+ development as a whole. In an area that was largely impoverished to begin with. And while I understand the development is meant to be CMHA's money maker to provide additional services and funds from the profits, I feel as though they have a duty to still hit that 10% mark to allow affordability in these large complexes. 

 

The CU article has been updated to state that 20% of the total number of units will be "affordable" units. So, assuming 230 total units, there will be 46 "affordable" units. Does that tickle your fancy, or does it still not reach your arbitrary threshold of affordableness. 

The picture of the Short North @cbussoccer posted came from someone on Flickr that took a ton of pictures of construction progress across Columbus.

 

 

Here you can see CoverMyMeds' HQ under construction. You can also see the Boat House at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. That's owned by the city, and with Crew Stadium coming just across the Olentangy I'd love to see a giant mixed-use project there. Something with some height to see downtown. Offices, hotel, and apartments. Anyway, I love seeing the river get low like this. The islands and extended peninsulas didn't exist ten years ago. The ecological rebuilding is coming along swimmingly!

 

3 minutes ago, aderwent said:

You can also see the Boat House at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. That's owned by the city, and with Crew Stadium coming just across the Olentangy I'd love to see a giant mixed-use project there. Something with some height to see downtown. Offices, hotel, and apartments. 

 

 

I would love to see some sort of a high rise, or at least mid rise, development go there as well. It would provide the most beautiful and unique views of the city with the river in the foreground, the entirety of the downtown skyline, the Franklinton skyline that will begin to grow soon, and the ever expanding OSU and Short North skylines. I think it will become so value that it will have to be redeveloped in some way. Hopefully, whatever happens, we can maintain some type of restaurant/event space on the bottom floor.

 

In other news, has there been any construction activity on Gravity 2.0?

Wow, talk of demoing Confluence Park! That would be total blasphemy in the '90s. It is kinda silly having a boat house on a non-navigable river, especially now that the permanent water level has been lowered so much. Remember that when Conflunce Park opened not only was the river level higher but the Scioto had been dredged for powerboat races. The river filled back in so quickly that the races had to be cancelled after only 3 years.

Here's the other half of Franklinton.

 

 

5 minutes ago, GCrites80s said:

Wow, talk of demoing Confluence Park! That would be total blasphemy in the '90s. It is kinda silly having a boat house on a non-navigable river, especially now that the permanent water level has been lowered so much. Remember that when Conflunce Park opened not only was the river level higher but the Scioto had been dredged for powerboat races. The river filled back in so quickly that the races had to be cancelled after only 3 years.

 

Columbus be growin' up.

7 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

 

I would love to see some sort of a high rise, or at least mid rise, development go there as well. It would provide the most beautiful and unique views of the city with the river in the foreground, the entirety of the downtown skyline, the Franklinton skyline that will begin to grow soon, and the ever expanding OSU and Short North skylines. I think it will become so value that it will have to be redeveloped in some way. Hopefully, whatever happens, we can maintain some type of restaurant/event space on the bottom floor.

 

In other news, has there been any construction activity on Gravity 2.0?

 

 

Confluence Park has some great views but it's so boxed in by highways, on-ramps, and a 6 lane wide spring street, it might as well be confluence island. You could maybe get office users to tolerate that, but I'd have a hard time seeing residential. It's a shame it's so isolated. 

On 10/3/2019 at 8:06 PM, 17thState said:

 

 

Confluence Park has some great views but it's so boxed in by highways, on-ramps, and a 6 lane wide spring street, it might as well be confluence island. You could maybe get office users to tolerate that, but I'd have a hard time seeing residential. It's a shame it's so isolated. 

Well, they somehow rented out 600 Goodale, and this location is better than that one.

Confluence park will be a conundrum for awhile I think. There's going to be a natural pull for natural landscape and parkland to promote further restoration and equally for development. I wish the railroads weren't there because that trio of plots are about the only place I could see an interconnected set of mixed use developments that could take root utilizing the river as a draw. Otherwise, I don't see columbus getting much more in terms of waterfront restaurants, shops, etc in the way Bridge Park is utilizing both sides of the river. (Albeit the new side has the frustrating 6 lane separation that is poor planning IMO). I think there is still potential (even with the railroad), that a proper master plan to take mixed used and commercial spaces from 670 to Franklinton along the river is feasible but I believe it's probably too late for that. 

4 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

Confluence park will be a conundrum for awhile I think. There's going to be a natural pull for natural landscape and parkland to promote further restoration and equally for development. I wish the railroads weren't there because that trio of plots are about the only place I could see an interconnected set of mixed use developments that could take root utilizing the river as a draw. Otherwise, I don't see columbus getting much more in terms of waterfront restaurants, shops, etc in the way Bridge Park is utilizing both sides of the river. (Albeit the new side has the frustrating 6 lane separation that is poor planning IMO). I think there is still potential (even with the railroad), that a proper master plan to take mixed used and commercial spaces from 670 to Franklinton along the river is feasible but I believe it's probably too late for that. 

Other than the Confluence Village plot I wouldn't build on any of the green space you have marked here. What is wrong with having park space along our rivers? Why must we have restaurants or shops lining something that rises and falls ~25 feet at times throughout a year? I love our natural river front. It's been fantastically done, and one day will stretch up the Olentangy to Ohio State and up the Scioto to Griggs Reservoir. Lined with parks, trails, and river put-ins is all it should be if you ask me.

 

As far as the Boat House and its lot being developed; I don't see why that would require Confluence Park be "bulldozed". Revamp Confluence Park now that it can stretch further out into the confluence. Build a tower here on the existing plot with parking garage on the lower levels to protect against any possible flooding, with offices, hotel, event space, and residences on top. Seems pretty simple to me.

^My point exactly. Lol. There will always be a pull in either direction. It should be noted that development can compliment conservancy. The proper vision could create a unique and green concept without feeling like a concrete and glass tunnel or your standard copy and paste mixed use we are used to seeing.  Land bridges could be worked into the design to navigate the bungle of roads and railway for a near seamless park like experience. And I'm certainly not suggesting anything be built at the river bed. 

 

My other point being that other than 2 restaurants, Columbus lacks the experience of riverfront commercial uses that other cities use to their advantage. Not all residents and visitors are looking for simply experiencing the river by visiting a park. If there is a place to do it, this is it. 

 

It's a 50/50 argument either way. Both have merits. I guess my position is that if the city decides to develop confluence park, something better could potentially be achieved. 

Edited October 8, 20195 yr by DTCL11

4 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

My other point being that other than 2 restaurants, Columbus lacks the experience of riverfront commercial uses that other cities use to their advantage. Not all residents and visitors are looking for simply experiencing the river by visiting a park.

 

I don't think we are lacking anything by only having these two restaurants along the riverfront. I think the riverfront is amazing and will be even better once Franklinton fills in. 

 

The only place I would be fine with adding another restaurant would be if we removed Washington Street between Town and Maine. Washington Street is redundant as Starling and Belle can get you back and forth between Main and Front. Removing Washington would allow for the construction of something like Milestone 229 on the west side of the river with great views of downtown while not disrupting the green space we have created along the river.

 

 

59 minutes ago, aderwent said:

Build a tower here on the existing plot with parking garage on the lower levels to protect against any possible flooding, with offices, hotel, event space, and residences on top. Seems pretty simple to me.

 

For me, while a simple tower makes sense and would probably be successful and I wouldn't argue against it, I'd rather see a smaller building with contour, green roof terraces to maintain park elements and access, landscaping that almost allows it to blend in, etc. Which is what I'd also like to see complemented on the entire confluence. 

 

But hey, I dont have the money, so my vision is pretty pointless. We all know that the boat house will eventually be redeveloped into a less than spectacular project at some point anyway. 

I would like to see a tower along with the lower level things/pedestrian access and experience. Btw, why is this discussion taking place here and not in the Crew Stadium/Confluence Park thread..?

 

Given the isolated location I would be ok(for this area, if nothing else)with a tower in the park kind of thing. Sort of like a northern Miranova-an island unto itself

MODERATOR NOTE:

 

Nice discussion about the Confluence Park property where the Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park is located ... but this doesn't belong in either this Franklinton thread or the Crew Stadium / Confluence Village thread.  It is not located in either area - as it is located across the river from both of these defined districts.

 

Plus if any project does happen in the future for the Confluence Park property, it should be in its own stand-alone thread.

 

Also, this discussion conflated too many confluences.  So, to clear things up:

• Confluence Park is the property just west of where the Scioto River breaks off into the separate Olentangy and Scioto rivers (i.e. the confluence).

• Confluence Park also is not a park.  The property contains the Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park - a restaurant and meeting space.  For instance, it hosts the weekly meeting of the Columbus Metropolitan Club, whose hour-long civic meetings are videotaped for their youtube page and on a local pbs channel.

• The Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park is not a boat house.  That's just the name of the place.  The restaurant was previous called the Confluence Restaurant, to confuse things further!

• Confluence Park also is not affiliated with the Confluence Village development adjacent to the new Crew Stadium.  Again, "Confluence" is just a name they chose for that development because its located close to the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.

So, no more Confluence Park discussion here, please.  If any project does happen in the future for the Confluence Park property, we will create a new thread for it.

 

Thank you for your understanding.

3 minutes ago, Columbo said:

MODERATOR NOTE:

 

Nice discussion about the Confluence Park property where the Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park is located ... but this doesn't belong in either this Franklinton thread or the Crew Stadium / Confluence Village thread.  It is not located in either area - as it is located across the river from both of these defined districts.

 

Plus if any project does happen in the future for the Confluence Park property, it should be in its own stand-alone thread.

 

Also, this discussion conflated too many confluences.  So, to clear things up:

• Confluence Park is the property just west of where the Scioto River breaks off into the separate Olentangy and Scioto rivers (i.e. the confluence).

• Confluence Park also is not a park.  The property contains the Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park - a restaurant and meeting space.  For instance, it hosts the weekly meeting of the Columbus Metropolitan Club, whose hour-long civic meetings are videotaped for their youtube page and on a local pbs channel.

• The Boat House Restaurant & Special Events Center at Confluence Park is not a boat house.  That's just the name of the place.  The restaurant was previous called the Confluence Restaurant, to confuse things further!

• Confluence Park also is not affiliated with the Confluence Village development adjacent to the new Crew Stadium.  Again, "Confluence" is just a name they chose for that development because its located close to the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.

So, no more Confluence Park discussion here, please.  If any project does happen in the future for the Confluence Park property, we will create a new thread for it.

 

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Consider yourselves moderated!

Updates to Gravity Project Approved

 

 

The second phase of Kaufman Development’s Gravity project was back in front of the East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) yesterday.

 

Plans for the development’s two courtyards – one public and accessible from West Broad Street, the other private and meant for occupants of the residential building planned for State Street – were approved by the board, as were design updates for the residential building and for the six-story office building to be built at the corner of West Broad and McDowell Streets.

 

Still awaiting a detailed landscape design is a plaza planned for the corner of State and McDowell Streets. The applicant will return to the board for approval of that space, and for a final signing-off on graphics and lighting, according to Belkis Schoenhals of the City of Columbus.

 

 

 

 

https://www.columbusunderground.com/updates-to-gravity-project-approved-bw1

 

 

So I love this project but can someone explain to me how they've spent all this time and money designing this project, but when it came time for the logo someone just looked at their Google GSuite account and was like "let's just use this" 

 

 

 

Edit: I guess they did add that dot, so there's that... (I also don't know why this bothers me) 

Edited October 16, 20195 yr by 17thState

That looks absolutely amazing. This is going to be special.

 

Also, did you guys see what happened to the new Roosevelt Coffee Shop in the the first Gravity building??? I didn't even get to check it out yet ?

 

I really hope they reopen.

 

 

2 minutes ago, Zyrokai said:

That looks absolutely amazing. This is going to be special.

 

Also, did you guys see what happened to the new Roosevelt Coffee Shop in the the first Gravity building??? I didn't even get to check it out yet ?

 

I really hope they reopen.

 

 

They made an Instagram post the next day saying they were open.

Just now, TH3BUDDHA said:

They made an Instagram post the next day saying they were open.

 

Omg, really? The damage must not be as bad as it seems in the picture, lol.

 

Thanks. I don't have Instagram.

 

14 minutes ago, Zyrokai said:

 

Omg, really? The damage must not be as bad as it seems in the picture, lol.

 

Thanks. I don't have Instagram.

 

Yea, I have no idea how they were able to be open so quickly.  Somebody actually commented on the post asking "How are you guys open!?"  All they replied with was, "Why not? See ya soon."  So, not very helpful.  I haven't driven by to see what it looks like.

The second time my first store got broken into, I had only been there about 15 minutes and was still in a shock when a guy walked right in through the broken door with glass shards everywhere. The place was trashed. He was just like "Sorry about the break-in man" and proceeded to buy something like nothing happened. Hey, I'll take it. Bout like the time during last year's eclipse where somebody bought a Beanie Boo during "peak totality". "I don't care, let me at a Beanie Boo."

While I'm a little disappointed in the physical appearance of 2.0 buildings, the overall gravity experience needs to be the bar for Franklinton. It is and going to be something unlike any other part of the city and frankly, many (not all) of our peers, particularly in the midwest.  I hope the commission puts pressure on other developers to take notes when it comes to developing the other large plots owned by others nearby in terms of materials, shapes, public spaces, art, etc. Franklinton needs to be the most original part of the city IMO. 

Edited October 17, 20195 yr by DTCL11

Ironically, Franklinton IS the original part of the city.

It would be nice to play that up more even if the 1700s and early 1800s buildings are all gone.

21 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

Updates to Gravity Project Approved

 

 

The second phase of Kaufman Development’s Gravity project was back in front of the East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) yesterday.

 

Plans for the development’s two courtyards – one public and accessible from West Broad Street, the other private and meant for occupants of the residential building planned for State Street – were approved by the board, as were design updates for the residential building and for the six-story office building to be built at the corner of West Broad and McDowell Streets.

 

Still awaiting a detailed landscape design is a plaza planned for the corner of State and McDowell Streets. The applicant will return to the board for approval of that space, and for a final signing-off on graphics and lighting, according to Belkis Schoenhals of the City of Columbus.

 

 

 

 

https://www.columbusunderground.com/updates-to-gravity-project-approved-bw1

 

 

I frequently knock Kaufman, but they hit this one out of the park!

On my drive home on 670 everyday, I've started to notice that CoverMyMeds HQ is beginning to become visible from the highway.  I decided to swing over there after work today.  It's hard to get a great shot because of how it's fenced off and blocked by some buildings, so I grabbed some from Orange Barrel Media's parking lot.

 

This picture shows the building in comparison to the highway level:

 

Here are some others from the Orange Barrel Parking lot and one through the fence from the road:

 

 

I also noticed that Fortuity had their signage up on the 775 Broad St building and are working on getting their courtyard along Broad St done:

 

Also, Pizzuti has put up signage around the Graham Ford lot.  This has to be pretty recent as I've driven by there not too long ago:

 

 

 

 

41 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said:

Also, Pizzuti has put up signage around the Graham Ford lot.  This has to be pretty recent as I've driven by there not too long ago:

 

 

 

 

 

Was there a proposal for this space? I'm drawing a blank if there was.