Up, up and away at Gravity 2!

 

1 hour ago, CbusOrBust said:

Up, up and away at Gravity 2!

 

 

Isn't that Gravity 3?

5 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

 

Isn't that Gravity 3?

 

I think that's the office building that is part of phase 2. For some reason I feel like Ohio Health is taking space in it for office or an urgent care. 

37 minutes ago, DevolsDance said:

 

I think that's the office building that is part of phase 2. For some reason I feel like Ohio Health is taking space in it for office or an urgent care. 

That's correct... That is the eight story office building that's part of Gravity 2. (and Ohio Health is taking part of it.)

I don't think any of Gravity 3 has been approved as of yet.

Edited November 18, 20213 yr by CbusOrBust

1 hour ago, cbussoccer said:

 

Isn't that Gravity 3?

That one isn’t approved yet and I think they said it wouldn’t start until late 22 or early 23

From North Bank Park- The Peninsula and Gravity 2 are really changing the view!

 

From West State Street...

The "backside" of Gravity 2 is on the left with one of the parking garages at The Peninsula in the distance:

 

 

Here's a kind of unique view of Gravity 2...

I was able to get up close while most of the workers were at lunch:

 

 

 

Lots of progress on NCR’s senior living center on Broad St. 

 

 

Are we missing something? I can't figure out what this proposal is that was in the TMUD. 

 

Franklinton Apartments at 707 W Broad. The old Graham Ford. I think it's Pizutti Property from old articles but the LLC is associated with Thrive. I can't recall anything being published about it. 

 

At $11.5, it's a sizeable project it seems. 

 

 

 

Edited November 29, 20213 yr by DTCL11

Four more semis parked on Broad Street delivering more steel for Gravity 2!

 

2 hours ago, CbusOrBust said:

Four more semis parked on Broad Street delivering more steel for Gravity 2!

 

Looks like the newly proposed 30 story tower in the Peninsula will block Gravity 2 from having a downtown view.

18 minutes ago, OBO said:

Looks like the newly proposed 30 story tower in the Peninsula will block Gravity 2 from having a downtown view.

It will...   But they will both still add some depth to the skyline.  We need that.

24 minutes ago, OBO said:

Looks like the newly proposed 30 story tower in the Peninsula will block Gravity 2 from having a downtown view.

Btw- welcome aboard!

On 11/17/2021 at 8:36 AM, TIm said:

Even with your phones natural "movie or TV scene set in Mexico" yellow filter, we still greatly appreciate them!

 

LOL, just like how in the movie Traffic the filter's yellow if they're in Mexico, blue if they're in Columbus and no filter if they're in Cincinnati so that the viewers don't get confused.

55 minutes ago, OBO said:

Looks like the newly proposed 30 story tower in the Peninsula will block Gravity 2 from having a downtown view.

They will have a downtown view of the 30 story tower

On 11/29/2021 at 4:44 PM, DTCL11 said:

Are we missing something? I can't figure out what this proposal is that was in the TMUD. 

 

Franklinton Apartments at 707 W Broad. The old Graham Ford. I think it's Pizutti Property from old articles but the LLC is associated with Thrive. I can't recall anything being published about it. 

 

At $11.5, it's a sizeable project it seems. 

 

 

 

The only thing I can find through my detective Google skills was that they created an LLC for a garage at the same time. So not a lot of details. Pizzuti did recently replace the fence signage that had gotten torn down over the past year, so they are keeping an eye on the site, at least. It would be a great site for a large scale development, with it being within walking distance of CMM, Gravity, the Peninsula and other new job centers, plus its access to 315. 

Seems like possible bad news for the Mondrian building proposal. The buildings at the address are up for sale now. I know that doesn’t always mean it won’t happen, but seems unlikely it will happen. Maybe  Kaufman will buy it.

16 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

Seems like possible bad news for the Mondrian building proposal. The buildings at the address are up for sale now. I know that doesn’t always mean it won’t happen, but seems unlikely it will happen. Maybe  Kaufman will buy it.

 

I was really looking forward to seeing this building going up, especially its last iteration. While I understand it's difficult to undertake such an investment in the current environment, it's still very disappointing. 

I wouldn't say it's dead - half of the parcel for sale includes a building that was never part of the Mondrian project. The parking lots in the back were part of Mondrian - it's a different parcel that can be split.

1 hour ago, Pablo said:

I wouldn't say it's dead - half of the parcel for sale includes a building that was never part of the Mondrian project. The parking lots in the back were part of Mondrian - it's a different parcel that can be split.

Are you positive? The CU article talking about this has the exact same address listed as what is for sale.

 

 A new proposal calls for a 13-story apartment building at 567-575 W. Broad St. in Franklinton.

Let's be honest, even if it is "dead" West Broad Street is clearly ripe/prime/attractive for development.  West Broad will become its own "district" if you will, with bars, restaurants, shops, offices, apartments, etc.....  I have a feeling over the next 2 decaes we are going to literally see a new westward skyline occur.  Something else even taller will likely eclipse this proposal.  It's so much fun living in Columbus as it continues to densify and grow as it always has continued to do.

Edited December 3, 20213 yr by Gnoraa

13 minutes ago, Gnoraa said:

Let's be honest, even if it is "dead" West Broad Street is clearly ripe/prime/attractive for development.  West Broad will become its own "district" if you will, with bars, restaurants, shops, offices, apartments, etc.....  I have a feeling over the next 2 decaes we are going to literally see a new westward skyline occur.  Something else even taller will likely eclipse this proposal.  It's so much fun living in Columbus as it continues to densify and grow as it always has continued to do.

It really is exciting to see all the progress, and not just in Columbus but Central Ohio as a whole. Anytime I go anywhere in Central Ohio that I don't frequent weekly it seems like I see some kind of new project starting or for sale signs on large parcels of land.

 

The prospect of a "west of the river" skyline is also incredibly cool. Wasn't there also another tower someone proposed within the last year for the west side of the river?

30 minutes ago, Gnoraa said:

Let's be honest, even if it is "dead" West Broad Street is clearly ripe/prime/attractive for development.  West Broad will become its own "district" if you will, with bars, restaurants, shops, offices, apartments, etc.....  I have a feeling over the next 2 decaes we are going to literally see a new westward skyline occur.  Something else even taller will likely eclipse this proposal.  It's so much fun living in Columbus as it continues to densify and grow as it always has continued to do

Watching our city transform before our eyes truly is a lot of fun.  It's great to see and i just cant get enough!                               

More?  yes please!

1 hour ago, TIm said:

It really is exciting to see all the progress, and not just in Columbus but Central Ohio as a whole. Anytime I go anywhere in Central Ohio that I don't frequent weekly it seems like I see some kind of new project starting or for sale signs on large parcels of land.

 

The prospect of a "west of the river" skyline is also incredibly cool. Wasn't there also another tower someone proposed within the last year for the west side of the river?

A great example of this...  I was in New Albany a few months ago for the first time in well over ten years, and holy $hit- what a difference!  I honestly couldn't believe how much the entire northeast corner of Franklin County has grown since the last time I had been there.  The Central Ohio region is booming and it feels like it's about to hit a whole nother level soon!

Edited December 3, 20213 yr by Luvcbus

Gravity 2.0 construction shots I found on Flickr, taken on December 4th.

 

 

 

 

More from Gravity 2:

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure if anyone's interested, but here's a shot of Gravity 2.0 from the other side of I-70 by Liberty place.

 

9 hours ago, PrestoKinetic said:

I'm not sure if anyone's interested

 

We are always interested in new construction pics. Especially from unique vantage points like this.

1 hour ago, cbussoccer said:

 

We are always interested in new construction pics. Especially from unique vantage points like this.

I live on the west side of Columbus, and when I am taking ubers downtown or to some friends houses, the route goes down the "interesting" Sullivant Ave, however when you are ascending the ramp onto I-70/71 and you look over the entire Franklinton/Scioto Peninsula area, it is mind boggling how much denser it already looks.  Even beyond that with Parks Edge, Hilton, The James and Gravity 2.0, the entire vantagepoint is actually very beautiful.  It will be even more interesting to watch it continue filling in so many of the other spaces slated for projects, as well as the additional height that is in the pipeline with North Market Tower & the recently proposed 34 story tower in East Franklinton.  I almost wonder if the old Cooper Stadium site should become a mixed used development with a few taller residential builds, as the view from that area is actually very impressive looking to the city!!!

1 hour ago, Gnoraa said:

I live on the west side of Columbus, and when I am taking ubers downtown or to some friends houses, the route goes down the "interesting" Sullivant Ave, however when you are ascending the ramp onto I-70/71 and you look over the entire Franklinton/Scioto Peninsula area, it is mind boggling how much denser it already looks.  Even beyond that with Parks Edge, Hilton, The James and Gravity 2.0, the entire vantagepoint is actually very beautiful.  It will be even more interesting to watch it continue filling in so many of the other spaces slated for projects, as well as the additional height that is in the pipeline with North Market Tower & the recently proposed 34 story tower in East Franklinton.  I almost wonder if the old Cooper Stadium site should become a mixed used development with a few taller residential builds, as the view from that area is actually very impressive looking to the city!!

Another view I've really been noticing lately is how Jeffrey Park looks now from spots along Cleveland Ave (kind of near the old bakery) and from a couple different spots along 670.  They're currently developing the part of the property that's closest to the freeway, so it's really becoming noticeable from a few different spots in that area! 

4 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

 

We are always interested in new construction pics. Especially from unique vantage points like this.

Ah, that's good to know! Thanks 🙂

The Peninsula and Gravity 2 seen in the distance from The Scioto Audubon MP water tower

 

 

 

 Cover My Meds (from McKinley)

 

 

Gravity 2 from State and Mill

 

 

Man do these pictures really make me wish there was a bigger push to bury power lines. They make nice streets look so crappy.

35 minutes ago, TIm said:

Man do these pictures really make me wish there was a bigger push to bury power lines. They make nice streets look so crappy.

That whole area is seemingly one huge construction zone (with phase two of River&Rich and Gravity 3 still to come!!!) so im assuming/hoping they'll bury them now.

 

Speaking of moving power lines- I read the developer is ready to put some residential buildings in the lots between the new Chipotle HQ and the old Brothers building but they're waiting for all those power lines to be moved. 

Does anyone have any idea how long it may take for crews to remove/reroute multiple power lines so those can move forward? 

40 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said:

That whole area is seemingly one huge construction zone (with phase two of River&Rich and Gravity 3 still to come!!!) so im assuming/hoping they'll bury them now.

 

Speaking of moving power lines- I read the developer is ready to put some residential buildings in the lots between the new Chipotle HQ and the old Brothers building but they're waiting for all those power lines to be moved. 

Does anyone have any idea how long it may take for crews to remove/reroute multiple power lines so those can move forward? 

 

I don't know the details, but I would imagine there is an enormous amount of pre-planning involved before they touch the power lines - because no one wants their power going out.  But once work starts, it goes very quickly - because, again, no one wants their power going out(!)

2 hours ago, CbusOrBust said:

That whole area is seemingly one huge construction zone (with phase two of River&Rich and Gravity 3 still to come!!!) so im assuming/hoping they'll bury them now.

 

Speaking of moving power lines- I read the developer is ready to put some residential buildings in the lots between the new Chipotle HQ and the old Brothers building but they're waiting for all those power lines to be moved. 

Does anyone have any idea how long it may take for crews to remove/reroute multiple power lines so those can move forward? 

They drive me crazy even just driving around my neighborhood. Got cool restaurants, shops and a nice walkable area all clouded by a mess of wires above. Just isn't a good look when taking people to the "nice" areas and it's just a bunch of wires everywhere. Just so unsightly!

2 hours ago, Columbo said:

 

I don't know the details, but I would imagine there is an enormous amount of pre-planning involved before they touch the power lines - because no one wants their power going out.  But once work starts, it goes very quickly - because, again, no one wants their power going out(!)

 

Gotta play it safe around the power lines

 

5 hours ago, TIm said:

Man do these pictures really make me wish there was a bigger push to bury power lines. They make nice streets look so crappy.

They were already so ugly before, when they were just empty lots...but now that they are infilling these lots...it just sticks out even more.  The city should really try and fix this. 

Project Designed to House Survivors of Human Trafficking Moving Forward

Brent Warren - Columbus Underground - Dec. 15, 2021

 

 

"Construction is scheduled to start next spring on a new affordable apartment complex designed for – and to some extent by – survivors of human trafficking. Named Harriet’s Hope after abolitionist and Underground Railroad ‘conductor’ Harriet Tubman, the 52-unit project is being developed by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and Columbus-based Beacon 360 Management. ... The three-story building will be built on the site of a former Franklinton motel that has already been demolished (the developers are not publicizing the exact address for security reasons)."

^^^^

Awesome...cant complain about this development. 

Does anyone know what's stalling the Mount Carmel West redevelopment? Most projects that were delayed by covid seem to be somewhat back on track, but it's been over a year since I saw an update on this one. I'm getting inpatient because this is the development I'm most excited to see for "West" Franklinton

36 minutes ago, OBO said:

 I'm getting inpatient

 

On 12/15/2021 at 1:59 PM, NorthShore647 said:

Project Designed to House Survivors of Human Trafficking Moving Forward

Brent Warren - Columbus Underground - Dec. 15, 2021

 

 

"Construction is scheduled to start next spring on a new affordable apartment complex designed for – and to some extent by – survivors of human trafficking. Named Harriet’s Hope after abolitionist and Underground Railroad ‘conductor’ Harriet Tubman, the 52-unit project is being developed by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and Columbus-based Beacon 360 Management. ... The three-story building will be built on the site of a former Franklinton motel that has already been demolished (the developers are not publicizing the exact address for security reasons)."

An article from the Dispatch with a little more background on this project:

 

Harriet's Hope more than a place to live: 'We have the power of helping to heal folks'
 

“‘It’s symbolic to me. It’s kind of like our stories — the women who make it out on the other side — that the space of that old hotel is given a clean slate. Me and my survivor sisters were the same: The old side of me was demolished and broken down, and then I was built back up into something beautiful.”

 

What she is referring to is Harriet’s Hope, a $13 million housing complex that will break ground next year on the site of that former motel on Broad Street that was demolished earlier this year. It is a partnership of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and Beacon 360 Management, a minority- and woman-run nonprofit real estate development and management firm based in Columbus that is focused on advocating for vulnerable populations.

 

This is the first project of its kind in Ohio and most likely in the nation, advocates of human-trafficking survivors say.”

 

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/12/20/sex-trafficking-survivors-columbus-affordable-housing-project-support-childcare/6497369001/?utm_source=dispatch-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-COLUMBUS-NLETTER65

Here's some different views of Gravity 2

(sorry about the quality, I was fighting with the sun in some of these)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like crews are building a pedestrian walkway between the two buildings right now at Cover My Meds:

 

CBF ran a story today on the forthcoming Harriet’s Hope project, and included was a rendering I’d not seen before:

 

 

The full article is here:

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/12/27/harriets-hope-apartments.html

Gravity 2 in the rain