July 23, 20231 yr 12 minutes ago, Pablo said: The plaza at Gravity 2 is pretty cool. View towards Broad. I know I’m being nit picky but a concrete walkway would have looked so much better than this asphalt.
July 23, 20231 yr 7 minutes ago, Mogilny89 said: I know I’m being nit picky but a concrete walkway would have looked so much better than this asphalt. I would hope that's temporary before pavers are installed? But idk
July 24, 20231 yr 5 hours ago, NW24HX said: I would hope that's temporary before pavers are installed? But idk It doesn't look like a final course of asphalt.
July 24, 20231 yr 9 hours ago, GCrites said: It doesn't look like a final course of asphalt. I think it is - notice the asphalt is flush with the storm sewer inlets.
July 24, 20231 yr 11 hours ago, CbusOrBust said: More units rising at one of the Mt Carmel West redevelopment sites I believe that particular building is a utility/meter room. But the fourplex should end up going at the corner of Hartford and State.
July 24, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, amped91 said: I believe that particular building is a utility/meter room. But the fourplex should end up going at the corner of Hartford and State. Makes sense- I was wondering exactly what that was, I thought maybe a duplex?
July 26, 20231 yr Steel began to rise today on the MF building at the Mount Carmel West redevelopment
July 26, 20231 yr Not much in the Franklinton agenda this month. Another house to bar/restaurant conversion and Pilot Dogs upgrading their current building and adding a big expansion across 3 blocks. it was conceptual so there really wasn’t much to see, but the house conversion looks pretty good. house is located at 494 w walnut
July 26, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: Another house to bar/restaurant conversion house is located at 494 w walnut Did they happen to mention the house in between the two house conversions? It looks like four houses in a row, with one house closely in between the two restaurant conversions. I only ask because I wonder if the middle one will be converted too.
July 26, 20231 yr 28 minutes ago, smjjms said: Did they happen to mention the house in between the two house conversions? It looks like four houses in a row, with one house closely in between the two restaurant conversions. I only ask because I wonder if the middle one will be converted too. I don’t think they did. I didn’t listen to the entire thing, just skimmed it. Hopefully it stays a house because it makes the neighborhood better.
July 27, 20231 yr A couple CU articles on those Walnut St conversions: Another Walnut Street House Approved for Mixed-Use Conversion “A quiet stretch of Walnut Street in Franklinton may soon become a neighborhood hotspot thanks to efforts of multiple homeowners on the block. In addition to 500 W. Walnut St. being converted into a bar, 494 W. Walnut St. — located two doors down — was also recently approved for commercial conversion. “Jim Sweeney’s bar project inspired me to get involved on Walnut Street,” stated project lead Blake Compton, who also is the founder of Compton Construction. “The idea here is to take this house and convert it into a restaurant on the first floor and an apartment on the second floor. We want to still honor the structure while bringing some modern materials to the build.” Similar to Sweeney, Compton feels that the best way to preserve the historic integrity of the the street is to convert the usage of the property, rather than seeing it potentially torn down for larger structures. “We want to put enough money in this house so that it stays a house long term,” he explained. “If we just lipstick it, it still could get knocked down five or 10 years from now.”’ https://columbusunderground.com/another-walnut-street-house-approved-for-mixed-use-conversion-we1/ Walnut Street Tavern Aims for Winter Opening “The home at 500 W. Walnut St. looks like a lot of others in Franklinton. It’s a modest, two-story home surrounded by the warehouse remnants of the industrial past of the neighborhood, but also a short walk from dense new development that is bringing thousands of new residents and visitors to the area. And with the recently announced conversion of that house into the Walnut Street Tavern, owner Jim Sweeney wants to bridge the gap between the past and future of Franklinton. “I’d like this bar to feel like a place where you can get a shot and a beer,” he explained. “A working class spot that pays homage to a time when everyone lived near their jobs and walked everywhere. Hopefully we can capture some of that community spirit that existed back then.” Walnut Street Tavern is being described as intimate, with just 750 square feet on the interior. Sweeney will be utilizing both the front yard and backyard for patios, chalking up 60% of the overall space as outdoor seating.” https://columbusunderground.com/walnut-street-tavern-aims-for-winter-opening-we1/
July 27, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, amped91 said: A couple CU articles on those Walnut St conversions: Another Walnut Street House Approved for Mixed-Use Conversion “A quiet stretch of Walnut Street in Franklinton may soon become a neighborhood hotspot thanks to efforts of multiple homeowners on the block. In addition to 500 W. Walnut St. being converted into a bar, 494 W. Walnut St. — located two doors down — was also recently approved for commercial conversion. “Jim Sweeney’s bar project inspired me to get involved on Walnut Street,” stated project lead Blake Compton, who also is the founder of Compton Construction. “The idea here is to take this house and convert it into a restaurant on the first floor and an apartment on the second floor. We want to still honor the structure while bringing some modern materials to the build.” Similar to Sweeney, Compton feels that the best way to preserve the historic integrity of the the street is to convert the usage of the property, rather than seeing it potentially torn down for larger structures. “We want to put enough money in this house so that it stays a house long term,” he explained. “If we just lipstick it, it still could get knocked down five or 10 years from now.”’ https://columbusunderground.com/another-walnut-street-house-approved-for-mixed-use-conversion-we1/ Walnut Street Tavern Aims for Winter Opening “The home at 500 W. Walnut St. looks like a lot of others in Franklinton. It’s a modest, two-story home surrounded by the warehouse remnants of the industrial past of the neighborhood, but also a short walk from dense new development that is bringing thousands of new residents and visitors to the area. And with the recently announced conversion of that house into the Walnut Street Tavern, owner Jim Sweeney wants to bridge the gap between the past and future of Franklinton. “I’d like this bar to feel like a place where you can get a shot and a beer,” he explained. “A working class spot that pays homage to a time when everyone lived near their jobs and walked everywhere. Hopefully we can capture some of that community spirit that existed back then.” Walnut Street Tavern is being described as intimate, with just 750 square feet on the interior. Sweeney will be utilizing both the front yard and backyard for patios, chalking up 60% of the overall space as outdoor seating.” https://columbusunderground.com/walnut-street-tavern-aims-for-winter-opening-we1/ I like these homes and the conversion is a good idea. I hate that Sweeney acts like people wouldn’t want a smaller sqft house and that it would just be torn down. I would love a house the size of this, especially in that area. Not everyone wants a gaudy 3000 sqft house
July 27, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: I like these homes and the conversion is a good idea. I hate that Sweeney acts like people wouldn’t want a smaller sqft house and that it would just be torn down. I would love a house the size of this, especially in that area. Not everyone wants a gaudy 3000 sqft house I interpreted this more as a fear it would be torn down for a larger apartment complex or something along those lines.
July 28, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, 17thState said: I interpreted this more as a fear it would be torn down for a larger apartment complex or something along those lines. That could be true, good call on the more civil response. I’m just so used to decent sized houses being torn down and replaced with something massive.
July 28, 20231 yr Crews continue gutting out the two buildings that are being redeveloped at the Gravity 2 site
July 29, 20231 yr Work has started on some of the shared use paths that will connect to the new pedestrian bridge near Souder Ave
July 30, 20231 yr I feel like these new permanent paths are a bypass for the existing trail. The trail will need to be closed during bridge construction.
August 5, 20231 yr The property at 373 W Rich St sold to Pannell Music Center llc. I couldn’t find much of anything on the company. Looks like they are linked to a company called First Family Entertainment. Hopefully they plan on restoring the property and don’t let it fall apart. Not even sure what type of stuff they would bring in.
August 5, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: The property at 373 W Rich St sold to Pannell Music Center llc. I couldn’t find much of anything on the company. Looks like they are linked to a company called First Family Entertainment. Hopefully they plan on restoring the property and don’t let it fall apart. Not even sure what type of stuff they would bring in. ;)
August 6, 20231 yr On 7/28/2023 at 9:54 PM, CbusOrBust said: Work has started on some of the shared use paths that will connect to the new pedestrian bridge near Souder Ave Heavy machinery gathering near where the new pedestrian bridge will be built!
August 8, 20231 yr On 8/6/2023 at 11:16 AM, CbusOrBust said: Heavy machinery gathering near where the new pedestrian bridge will be built! Tree clearing underway near the Souder Ave bridge
August 8, 20231 yr First Community Land Trust Apartments Bring More Affordable Housing to Franklinton “City leaders gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of a small-yet-significant housing development in Franklinton. The “Town Square Station” project, located at the intersection of Hawkes Avenue and West Town Street, is the first rental housing development built in conjunction with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT). “Today marks a new milestone in our city’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every resident has access to safe and affordable housing,” stated Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. “Affordable housing in Columbus is not just a matter of providing shelter; it is the cornerstone of a thriving and inclusive community. Our Columbus Housing Strategy enables families to put down roots, children to excel in school and individuals to pursue their dreams.” Town Square Station was made possible by the allocation of $1.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) along with additional funding from the Franklinton Development Association. In terms of affordability criteria for the one-and-two bedroom apartments, the 10-unit building includes a mix of rents targeting residents who make 50-60% of the area median income (AMI), which ranges from $34,750-$41,700 for individuals or $49,600-$59,520 for families of four.” https://columbusunderground.com/first-community-land-trust-apartments-bring-more-affordable-housing-to-franklinton-we1/
August 9, 20231 yr Franklinton Development Association's Town Square Station features permanently affordable units Franklinton gained 10 new permanently affordable apartment units, thanks to a first-of-its-kind program in Central Ohio. Town Square Station, at 202-204 Hawkes Ave., was developed by the Franklinton Development Association. The building is owned by FDA, but the land is owned by the Central Ohio Community Land Trust. The units will remain permanently affordable because the land trust owns the land. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/09/town-square-station-franklinton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 9, 20231 yr I had always hoped someone would come along and renovate this property. It's one of the few cool looking warehouse spaces left in the core city; I really hope the new owners do indeed plan on restoring it rather than tearing the builds down and putting up something else: Weiler Co., Blu Note Jazz Club owner buy Franklinton warehouses on Rich Street BONNIE MEIBERS | COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST By Bonnie Meibers – Staff reporter , Columbus Business First Aug 9, 2023 Derrik and Tiffini Pannell, owners of the Blu Note Jazz Cafe in Bexley, and Columbus real estate firm Robert Weiler Co. are the new owners of a pair of Franklinton warehouses just across the railroad tracks from downtown Columbus. A Weiler Co. representative confirmed the firm is the minority owner of the property, following a deal that took place earlier this summer. The Pannells, who bought the property via Pannell Music Center LLC, previously said they were still firming up plans for the property. They couldn't be reached for further comment this week. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/09/weiler-co-franklinton-music-venue.html
August 9, 20231 yr I hope they act quick. These buildings currently are an eyesore and a renovation of them would help further tie Franklinton and downtown together.
August 9, 20231 yr 34 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: There was a plan floated for these before. I don't recall who proposed it though. It was Casto and I wish they would have just done it. Hopefully the commission won’t allow a tear down. It’s about the only buildings that survived the flood and deserve to be remodeled. Renovation Plan for Historic Franklinton Buildings Debated Edited August 9, 20231 yr by VintageLife
August 9, 20231 yr Lolz. The commission and city don't care. If the developer decides to tear down they'll get approval.
August 9, 20231 yr 32 minutes ago, VintageLife said: It was Casto and I wish they would have just done it. Hopefully the commission won’t allow a tear down. It’s about the only buildings that survived the flood and deserve to be remodeled. Renovation Plan for Historic Franklinton Buildings Debated The flood?
August 9, 20231 yr 1 minute ago, columbus17 said: The flood? There was a really bad flood in 1913 that basically destroyed all of Franklinton. There are only a few remaining original structures left now. Great Flood of 1913 in Columbus, Ohio Edited August 9, 20231 yr by VintageLife
August 11, 20231 yr On 5/19/2023 at 3:58 PM, VintageLife said: 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. Crews are tearing up the old parking lot at Starling Middle School today ahead of the upcoming construction
August 12, 20231 yr 39 minutes ago, amped91 said: Hmm I guess Katalinas isn’t happening anymore… Weird, but hopefully it’s like an actual bodega with some sandwich options
August 12, 20231 yr 50 minutes ago, amped91 said: Hmm I guess Katalinas isn’t happening anymore… It's actually a pop up "experimental" shop. They'll occupy the space for 90 days
August 15, 20231 yr Land-Grant and Kaufman Development team up to turn Idea Foundry parking lot into a park Land-Grant Brewing Company and Gravity are teaming up to run a new park in Franklinton starting this October. The Gravity Experience Park is an outdoor community gathering space featuring an outdoor bar, concerts, artwork, pickleball, an ice rink and more in Franklinton. Gravity and Land-Grant are turning The Idea Foundry’s former parking lot into a park with an outdoor bar, a small stage for concerts and other performances, pickleball courts, fire pits, picnic tables and other gathering areas. The pickleball courts will be turned into an ice rink in the winter, expanding the space Land-Grant has to host activities such as those it features at its nearby brewery. The park also will include three pieces of commissioned artwork: a stacked cargo art sculpture by a world-renowned muralist; a multi-media sculpture of a wooden and steel tree that will house a dozen LED illuminated stained-glass birds by Franklinton artist Andrew Lundberg; and a sculpture fabricated out of weldable steel pipe with a colorful patina that represents the robust, gritty and resilient nature of the spirit of Franklinton by the Franklinton artist team of Gerald Fitzpatrick and Rachel Schutt.
August 16, 20231 yr More on that... More Plans Revealed for ‘Gravity Experience Park’ in Franklinton Kaufman Development has selected Land Grant Brewing Company to operate a new outdoor bar and “community gathering space” featuring pickle ball courts, a stage for concerts, space for food trucks and more. The new space will be located at the corner of McDowell and State Streets, on a half-acre gravel lot that sits next door to the Idea Foundry and across the street from the recently-completed second phase of the Gravity development. Kaufman Development Founder and CEO Brett Kaufman discussed plans for the park back in June, during a tour of the new apartment buildings and mixed-use spaces taking shape between State and Broad Streets. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/more-plans-revealed-for-gravity-experience-park-in-franklinton-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 16, 20231 yr More details on the park, and an update on phase three: Land-Grant Brewing, Kaufman Development detail plans for new Franklinton park “Kaufman said the decision to build a park in the space is community-driven. "I don't think that another building is really what the neighborhood needs right now," he said. "There's plenty of land still left to develop (in Franklinton). We think it's probably more important for the neighborhood to have something that everybody can access, with more food and beverage options, more places to hang out and connect and experience art and music." With two phases complete, Kaufman's Gravity project now spans nearly 15 acres and features nearly 2 million square feet of residential, office and retail space. The development's second phase recently opened with 257 apartments, ground-floor retail and a 180,000-square-foot office building. Abatement work will start at Gravity's third phase, the latest installment of Kaufman's Green|House concept, next week. Construction should be in full swing in September, Kaufman said. Green|House will have 320 apartments, with amenities and ground-floor retail that focus on well-being and wellness.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/16/gravity-experience-park-follow-up.html
August 16, 20231 yr 33 minutes ago, amped91 said: More details on the park, and an update on phase three: Land-Grant Brewing, Kaufman Development detail plans for new Franklinton park “Kaufman said the decision to build a park in the space is community-driven. "I don't think that another building is really what the neighborhood needs right now," he said. "There's plenty of land still left to develop (in Franklinton). We think it's probably more important for the neighborhood to have something that everybody can access, with more food and beverage options, more places to hang out and connect and experience art and music." With two phases complete, Kaufman's Gravity project now spans nearly 15 acres and features nearly 2 million square feet of residential, office and retail space. The development's second phase recently opened with 257 apartments, ground-floor retail and a 180,000-square-foot office building. Abatement work will start at Gravity's third phase, the latest installment of Kaufman's Green|House concept, next week. Construction should be in full swing in September, Kaufman said. Green|House will have 320 apartments, with amenities and ground-floor retail that focus on well-being and wellness.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/16/gravity-experience-park-follow-up.html Love to hear that phase 3 will start construction by September!! Things keep chugging along westward and I like it!! Broad Street is getting quite a nice vibe lined with buildings more and more.
August 16, 20231 yr On 8/15/2023 at 8:26 AM, VintageLife said: pickleball courts Did pickleball come out of absolutely nowhere for anyone else? Or, am I the only one? I feel like, one day, I had never heard of it, and the next day, it was everywhere.
August 16, 20231 yr 5 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Did pickleball come out of absolutely nowhere for anyone else? Or, am I the only one? I feel like, one day, I had never heard of it, and the next day, it was everywhere. I know people who have been playing it for about 5 years now, but it seems like it really became mainstream in the last year or so.
August 16, 20231 yr It became a problem in Groveport about 5 years ago because the tennis courts were always full of pickleball and people couldn't play tennis.
August 16, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Did pickleball come out of absolutely nowhere for anyone else? Or, am I the only one? I feel like, one day, I had never heard of it, and the next day, it was everywhere. We use to play it in gym class back in the day (15+ years ago). It was always for the unathletic kids though haha. Bigger less intense ping pong, smaller less intense tennis, same size but less intense badminton. Probably why it has become so popular, its a super low impact physical activity that's in the next step up above just walking around.
August 18, 20231 yr On 8/15/2023 at 9:43 PM, ColDayMan said: More on that... More Plans Revealed for ‘Gravity Experience Park’ in Franklinton Kaufman Development has selected Land Grant Brewing Company to operate a new outdoor bar and “community gathering space” featuring pickle ball courts, a stage for concerts, space for food trucks and more. The new space will be located at the corner of McDowell and State Streets, on a half-acre gravel lot that sits next door to the Idea Foundry and across the street from the recently-completed second phase of the Gravity development. Kaufman Development Founder and CEO Brett Kaufman discussed plans for the park back in June, during a tour of the new apartment buildings and mixed-use spaces taking shape between State and Broad Streets. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/more-plans-revealed-for-gravity-experience-park-in-franklinton-bw1/ Early work underway at Gravity Experience Park
August 25, 20231 yr On 8/8/2023 at 12:49 PM, CbusOrBust said: Tree clearing underway near the Souder Ave bridge Trees are cleared and early work is underway on the new pedestrian bridge near Souder Ave
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