April 19, 20223 yr Cbusorbust out here giving themselves their own hard hat tours 🤣 Awesome set of pics
April 19, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, CbusOrBust said: A few different views of Gravity 2 I forget - is something planned to cover the blank wall of the garage along McDowell? Townhomes perhaps?
April 19, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Pablo said: I forget - is something planned to cover the blank wall of the garage along McDowell? Townhomes perhaps? that's correct... Some residential units are planned for that small strip
April 19, 20223 yr 57 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: Cbusorbust out here giving themselves their own hard hat tours 🤣 Awesome set of pics thanks! i had an extra hour to kill today! 😉
April 19, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, Pablo said: I forget - is something planned to cover the blank wall of the garage along McDowell? Townhomes perhaps? I’m pretty sure they will look something like these.
April 20, 20223 yr Franklinton SID aims to keep booming area safe, clean If you've noticed that much of Broad Street in Franklinton is looking cleaner, you can thank the new special improvement district ambassadors. The recently launched Franklinton SID is bounded by the railroad near the Scioto Peninsula, runs down Broad Street and ends at the ramp to Interstate 70. It includes the Gravity development, the CoverMyMeds campus and a number of businesses along Broad Street. A SID is an area where property owners pay an additional tax or fee for services, like cleaning the neighborhood. The Franklinton Board of Trade, a nonprofit that focuses on beautifying and improving Franklinton, started talking about a SID in 2018, and finally got its services up and running last year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/20/franklinton-sid.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 20, 20223 yr Warner Junction apartments to welcome residents this summer “A new affordable housing project from the Finance Fund, a nonprofit community development organization, is almost ready to welcome residents to its multifamily component. The $11 million Warner Junction project includes a three-story building with 40 units, ranging from one- to three-bedroom units, and five neighboring duplexes called Warner Homes. It is the product of a 2018 initiative from the Ohio Housing Finance Authority: the FHAct50 Building Opportunity Fund. The Warner Homes duplexes are occupied now, while the apartment building will be ready for residents this summer. Fairfield Homes is the property manager. Amenities at the building include a community room, a fitness facility and a counseling or telehealth room, Mohrman said.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/20/warner-junction.html
April 20, 20223 yr From the upcoming April East Franklinton Review Board, 2 conceptual applications: Marker - 630 West Broad Street: Finance Fund - Townhomes at Sullivant and Rich (20 for sale townhomes) at : And a new applications showing some revisions for the Arch City Development at 640 West Town (5 Story/39 unit):
April 20, 20223 yr The 315 underpasses through Franklinton have always been pretty disgusting. I doubt this covers that, though.
April 20, 20223 yr Also from the upcoming April East Franklinton Review Board, a (minor) updated submission for Gravity Phase 3: And an updated submission for River & Rich 2 (materials/landscaping):
April 20, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, jonoh81 said: The 315 underpasses through Franklinton have always been pretty disgusting. I doubt this covers that, though. Haha, remember "Dukakis" and "I Love Carol"?
April 20, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: Also from the upcoming April East Franklinton Review Board, a (minor) updated submission for Gravity Phase 3: And an updated submission for River & Rich 2 (materials/landscaping): With how great and different the gravity project is, River & Rich is an embarrassment.
April 20, 20223 yr 21 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: Also from the upcoming April East Franklinton Review Board, a (minor) updated submission for Gravity Phase 3: And an updated submission for River & Rich 2 (materials/landscaping): The design of those balconies is pretty awesome.
April 20, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, VintageLife said: With how great and different the gravity project is, River & Rich is an embarrassment. I wouldn't say it's an embarrassment. Maybe underwhelming would be more accurate.
April 20, 20223 yr On 4/1/2022 at 2:45 PM, CbusOrBust said: Looks like crews are working on a couple pedestrian bridges today at The Peninsula The 1960s called and want their skywalks back.
April 20, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: I wouldn't say it's an embarrassment. Maybe underwhelming would be more accurate. Agreed on underwhelming. I think this speaks to the rapid development in East Franklinton. Even though its not an old build, when Casto committed to R&R, they were very much going out on a limb with their investment (considering the neighborhoods infancy) and built a cheaper product.
April 20, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Zyrokai said: The 1960s called and want their skywalks back. They delivered them to the wrong development. Bridge Park has been wondering where their next shipment of Skywalks went for days now.
April 20, 20223 yr One of the more disappointing aspect of River and Rich 2 is that they'll have a fenced in surface parking lot facing Dodge Park. The southern end of their lot would've been a good place for more of the walkup townhomes in the first phase that face the levee. It'll be more glaring if/when Sullivant is re-extended to McDowell along the proposed "private drive." Dodge Park should be seen as more of an asset to Franklinton
April 20, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: With how great and different the gravity project is, River & Rich is an embarrassment. When I first joined here, I didn’t get the hate for Casto. Now…I get it lol Gravity really spruced up that old Buyers lot for their renderings 😂 And I really like the Makers development too! I was honestly expecting something a lot smaller there. As East Franklinton and the Scioto Peninsula continue their respective buildouts, this is going to be such an awesome area of the city to walk around! Hopefully it will even give the Short North a run for its money.
April 20, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, cbussoccer said: I wouldn't say it's an embarrassment. Maybe underwhelming would be more accurate. That’s fair, I would say extremely underwhelming.
April 22, 20223 yr I sure hope that last section that will be left at River and Rich becomes that 12 story tower.
April 23, 20223 yr In all the dev proposals this week, I think this one was missed. It sounds like the 15-story tower on Broad is officially dead. Not surprising, considering it’s been so long since we’ve heard any updates. I’m still disappointed though. Proposals Pile Up in Franklinton as Development Activity Continues “567 W. Broad St. – A California-based charter school operator bought this property late last year and is seeking approval to renovate the one-story building and make improvements to the rear parking lot. A previous proposal called for a 15-story building on the site that would’ve taken up the entire block.” https://columbusunderground.com/proposals-pile-up-in-franklinton-as-development-activity-continues-bw1/
April 23, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: In all the dev proposals this week, I think this one was missed. It sounds like the 15-story tower on Broad is officially dead. Not surprising, considering it’s been so long since we’ve heard any updates. I’m still disappointed though. Proposals Pile Up in Franklinton as Development Activity Continues “567 W. Broad St. – A California-based charter school operator bought this property late last year and is seeking approval to renovate the one-story building and make improvements to the rear parking lot. A previous proposal called for a 15-story building on the site that would’ve taken up the entire block.” https://columbusunderground.com/proposals-pile-up-in-franklinton-as-development-activity-continues-bw1/ That seems like such a terrible area to have a school.
May 6, 20223 yr New Phases of Two Franklinton Developments Approved by Board “Before weighing in on several new proposals at last week’s meeting, the East Franklinton Review Board voted to approve the latest additions to two significant development projects in the neighborhood. The third phase of the Gravity development – which was first unveiled last fall under the name Greenhouse – was approved unanimously by the board. The approval was conditioned on the applicant coming back for further review of lighting, landscaping, and materials, as well as a requested change to the design of the project’s parking garage. The second phase of Casto’s River & Richdevelopment was also approved unanimously, and the approval also came with several conditions; the applicant will need to make changes to the design of an elevated walkway, and will need to return for final approval of lighting and signage plans.” https://columbusunderground.com/new-phases-of-two-franklinton-developments-approved-by-board-bw1/
May 7, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, amped91 said: New Phases of Two Franklinton Developments Approved by Board “Before weighing in on several new proposals at last week’s meeting, the East Franklinton Review Board voted to approve the latest additions to two significant development projects in the neighborhood. The third phase of the Gravity development – which was first unveiled last fall under the name Greenhouse – was approved unanimously by the board. The approval was conditioned on the applicant coming back for further review of lighting, landscaping, and materials, as well as a requested change to the design of the project’s parking garage. The second phase of Casto’s River & Richdevelopment was also approved unanimously, and the approval also came with several conditions; the applicant will need to make changes to the design of an elevated walkway, and will need to return for final approval of lighting and signage plans.” https://columbusunderground.com/new-phases-of-two-franklinton-developments-approved-by-board-bw1/ If it looks anything like that pic it will be great. That pool area looks like a great place to just hang out-it looks like it would not be in Columbus if you know what I mean. We need more things like it. The changes in Franklinton in the nearly 20 years since the floodwall are great and really picking up steam and I am all for it.
May 7, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Toddguy said: If it looks anything like that pic it will be great. That pool area looks like a great place to just hang out-it looks like it would not be in Columbus if you know what I mean. We need more things like it. The changes in Franklinton in the nearly 20 years since the floodwall are great and really picking up steam and I am all for it. Kaufman seems to get his stuff pretty spot on with the renderings also. I hope he buys up more of franklinton and keeps the growth going.
May 7, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Kaufman seems to get his stuff pretty spot on with the renderings also. I hope he buys up more of franklinton and keeps the growth going. They’ve improved so much since they started out… quality with Kaufman has gone up pretty noticeably
May 7, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Kaufman seems to get his stuff pretty spot on with the renderings also. I hope he buys up more of franklinton and keeps the growth going. Same. The old Beyers site needs to go. If NRI is just going to sit on it for several more years, Kaufman should make a play for it.
May 7, 20223 yr 32 minutes ago, amped91 said: Same. The old Beyers site needs to go. If NRI is just going to sit on it for several more years, Kaufman should make a play for it. Even if NRI develops it, I'm over square 4 story brick buildings that are generic as possible.
May 8, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, 17thState said: Even if NRI develops it, I'm over square 4 story brick buildings that are generic as possible. Me thinks they go big on that site… just a hunch
May 8, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, wpcc88 said: Me thinks they go big on that site… just a hunch I’m glad you have faith in them.
May 8, 20223 yr I didn't see this here... for the former Starling Middle School at 120 S. Central Avenue. Project Description: Starling Yard The project includes the construction of 2 multi-family buildings (52 total units) and adaptive reuse of the existing school building (45 units). Also, a parking lot, associated entry drives, underground detention, and utilities.
May 8, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: I’m glad you have faith in them. Is @wpc88 the one with the inside insight to NRI? Someone on here has an inside connection to one of the developers and drops the occasional hints and I can't remember who and who.
May 8, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, jonoh81 said: I didn't see this here... for the former Starling Middle School at 120 S. Central Avenue. Project Description: Starling Yard The project includes the construction of 2 multi-family buildings (52 total units) and adaptive reuse of the existing school building (45 units). Also, a parking lot, associated entry drives, underground detention, and utilities. Kinda like Barrett on the south side? That turned out really nice, hope this is well thought out too. I love that the original building is being repurposed.
May 8, 20223 yr 31 minutes ago, Pablo said: Kinda like Barrett on the south side? That turned out really nice, hope this is well thought out too. I love that the original building is being repurposed. There's no layout, but if anything, the number of non-school units seems kind of low to me. I would imagine that the 2 new buildings would go on the southern part of the site south of the school, but that would still leave quite a bit of space. It would be nice to see some kind of sidewalk-fronting townhomes or something along Brehl Avenue behind the school building, but I suspect a lot of that is going to be left for parking. Without seeing the plan, it's hard to say. Edited May 8, 20223 yr by jonoh81
May 11, 20223 yr "The hand" portion of The Slingshot arrived today! While I was out here, the artist that's working on this project said there's an official unveiling event this Friday at 6p at The Slingshot, with free food & entertainment. He said everyone is welcome.
May 11, 20223 yr That implies they won't look creepy pulling a giant slingshot 😉 Edit: I can't find where the hands were part of the plan? Edited May 11, 20223 yr by DTCL11
May 12, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, DTCL11 said: That implies they won't look creepy pulling a giant slingshot 😉 Edit: I can't find where the hands were part of the plan? There's a pic near the bottom of this article of what the hand will look like. https://www.columbusnavigator.com/slingshot-columbus-sculpture/
May 20, 20223 yr Updated renderings for the Solazzo building renovation, part of Gravity 2. This is intended for commercial use. https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Fcolumbusohdev.box.com%2Fs%2Fzo97fx74r64mgl7z5grdkodw6dsdxchi
June 4, 20223 yr Town Square Station multi family affordable housing unit is going up. Building is being prepped for demo (lots of asbestos) to make way for the affordable housing component of Gravity 2. And apparently Gravity is going to put the former AD Farrow showroom into use until they’re ready to start on Gravity 3 (did Farrow even use this new addition before they decided to move??).
June 4, 20223 yr I'm fairly sure I saw motorcycles in there at some point, but I can't say if it was actually used or not. If it was it was extremely briefly.
June 4, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Imwalle said: I'm fairly sure I saw motorcycles in there at some point, but I can't say if it was actually used or not. If it was it was extremely briefly. Yeah I remember seeing some in there. Not for a long time, but they did get some use.
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