1 minute ago, Zyrokai said:

 

 

Yeah.... you're right :P. But it does feel a bit disproportionate. I still consider Arena to be like..... pseudo-downtown even if it is technically. I feel like there is just *so* much potential east of High, not even including Capitol Square. Spring Street especially. So many parking lots. But still, we could do more. I want MORE MORE MORE.

 

More.

 

Ok, I see what you are saying. I would definitely agree that there's a TON of potential over there, however we have already seen the ball start rolling. The number of residential units that have been built east of High, and the number under construction or proposed, is pretty significant. There are no breathtaking projects in terms of height, but we have been building a good groundwork. I think it's only a matter of time until we start seeing bigger projects that direction. In fact, based on the engineering application I discovered and posted in the Discovery District thread, we could be seeing a 10-story building out that direction fairly soon. We are clearly headed in the right direction. 

On 12/5/2019 at 12:15 PM, DTCL11 said:

 

Not quite. Franklinton takes out a chunk up to the railroad tracks.

 

This is the adopted city code for downtown. Some of the peninsula is included as of 2013. I'm not sure if it was prior or not. 

 

Edit. Also note that even though this is the boundary, the Franklinton review board has jurisdiction over the peninsula to the river according to the neighborhood commissions map. 

Thanks for posting this official map. Funny how some of the taller proposals(12 floors river and Rich, 12 floors Gravity 2, 30 floors Whittier Peninsula, 10 or so floors Westminster-Thurber,  Jeffrey Park 12 floors etc.)are outside the official CBD. Also the new OSU hospital tower.

Work has started on this brewery district project

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/06/26/ambitious-brewery-district-revival-project-wins.amp.html

Once this is finished and the 70-71 split is done, this area is going to look so different. Cannot wait to see it. Would have been awesome to cap the highway all along that stretch and make green space.

The multiple-building proposal from last year on the plot of land East of Scioto Audubon Park is "in due diligence" according to the developers, as mentioned in the below article from Columbus Business First:

 

North Market tower, Hilton Columbus Downtown, other high-rise projects press forward even amid pandemic 

 

By Tristan Navera  – Staff reporter, Columbus Business First

Jul 21, 2020, 1:01pm EDT Updated 3 hours ago

 

Even as the Covid-19 recession chills construction in Central Ohio, developers of the region's largest projects say they're committed.

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/21/high-rise-proposals-moving-ahead-in-pandemic-times.html 

On 7/9/2020 at 12:57 PM, VintageLife said:

Once this is finished and the 70-71 split is done, this area is going to look so different. Cannot wait to see it. Would have been awesome to cap the highway all along that stretch and make green space.

I wish the hotel proposed for 31-35 E. Livingston Ave. would happen. Would make for a nice little pocket of development.

 

34 minutes ago, 614love said:

I wish the hotel proposed for 31-35 E. Livingston Ave. would happen. Would make for a nice little pocket of development.

 

I think it’s still on the table, they keep trying I believe. 

So yay?

 

51 minutes ago, CMHOhio said:

The multiple-building proposal from last year on the plot of land East of Scioto Audubon Park is "in due diligence" according to the developers

So, what does that actually mean?

8 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said:

So, what does that actually mean?

 

I believe it more or less means they are still doing feasibility studies, running finances, seeking investors, etc. The back office work to make sure that what they fully propose is able to be accomplished and they have the resources to accomplish it. Doesn't sound like it has been set back per se.

 

 

The plot of land just across from the Scioto Audubon park has been mostly cleared of all the brush and industrial debris. Not sure if this is being done for the new Zimmer project. There used to be a large homeless camp in the trees but it has since been displaced. 

1 hour ago, CBUS_Res said:

The plot of land just across from the Scioto Audubon park has been mostly cleared of all the brush and industrial debris. Not sure if this is being done for the new Zimmer project. There used to be a large homeless camp in the trees but it has since been displaced. 

I have not seen any updates on that development, but damn I hope. 

Spotted this plot for sale. I was not 100% sure, but this looks like the location that the big development was planned for. Is it normal for land to sell during a project, or is this a sign that this project isn’t going to happen, or was the development to the north of the warehouse? 
 

Edited February 5, 20214 yr by VintageLife

Interesting. 

 

Franklin County Auditor website says 'no parcel record found or access is denied.'

 

For those plots. But all the other ones show up like normal. 

 

I was trying to determine who is selling the land. The actual proposal was put forth by a company that had not acquired the land yet if I remember correctly. (Much like the gold towers in the arena district). 

 

And I dont recall if this is the way it was before but it almost seems like there was realigning of the parcels for a road. That might be why they are unavailable. The railroad tracks adjacent are available either but the other parcels are. 

 

Seems like something is moving along but not sure what. 

 

 

From BizFirst in 2019

 

"But substantial engineering and other development hurdles lie ahead – the land has for decades been owned by CSX Transportation Inc. and is sandwiched between the Scioto Audubon Metro Park and rail lines that run nearby... The developer is also working with local real estate firm Smith & Hale LLC as it works through the project's plans."

 

 

Edited February 5, 20214 yr by DTCL11

1 hour ago, VintageLife said:

Spotted this plot for sale. I was not 100% sure, but this looks like the location that the big development was planned for. Is it normal for land to sell during a project, or is this a sign that this project isn’t going to happen, or was the development to the north of the warehouse? 
 

 

I was under the impression that the land has been for sale for some time and that Zimmer, last we heard, hadn't actually purchased it yet.  

Here is the actual listing info. Just noticed it says construction status is active, I’m not sure if that means they are moving it along or not. Either way, I’m hoping this project does develop. 
 

Sorry, I just noticed it says it has been for sale since 2018, so yeah, seems like it will be fine. 
 

 

Edited February 6, 20214 yr by VintageLife

I just came across this interesting project that will be presented to the Brewery District Commission this week. The project will build a 6 mixed-use building behind the current building at the southeast corner of High and Blenkner. The building will include 5,000 sq ft of retail space, 50-60 residential units, and 69 parking spaces. 

 

https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/zfp3s7zlvv3bx1akuu8htx6bab12mt0k

 

 

 

 

8 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

I just came across this interesting project that will be presented to the Brewery District Commission this week. The project will build a 6 mixed-use building behind the current building at the southeast corner of High and Blenkner. The building will include 5,000 sq ft of retail space, 50-60 residential units, and 69 parking spaces. 

 

https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/zfp3s7zlvv3bx1akuu8htx6bab12mt0k

 

 

 

 

Cannot wait for people in German village to freak out about this. It doesn’t look bad and it is what is needed on south high. 

Edited February 23, 20214 yr by VintageLife

1 minute ago, VintageLife said:

Cannot wait for people in German village freak out about this. It doesn’t look bad and is what is needed on south high. 

 

This will definitely cause an uproar, although it's technically in the Brewery District, not German Village, so I'm not sure how much of a say they will have. Hopefully the Brewery District Commission doesn't let the German Villagers influence them.

42 minutes ago, cbussoccer said:

 

This will definitely cause an uproar, although it's technically in the Brewery District, not German Village, so I'm not sure how much of a say they will have. Hopefully the Brewery District Commission doesn't let the German Villagers influence them.

Wasn’t the hotel on Livingston actually in the brewery district, or do I remember that wrong? 

48 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

Cannot wait for people in German village to freak out about this. It doesn’t look bad and is what is needed on south high. 

 

I was thinking the same thing. One of the things many people said about the building proposed for Giant Eagle site is that it "belongs on High Street," so will be interesting to see what they try to say to oppose this...

 

2 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

Wasn’t the hotel on Livingston actually in the brewery district, or do I remember that wrong? 

 

Nope, it is east of Pearl St so it is in German Village. Right on the border, though.

Edited February 23, 20214 yr by .justin

I wish they would bring part of it forward. Seems a bit disjointed to me right now. Perhaps it's just the perspective of the renderings making the original building seem longer than it actually is? Even an amenity level bump out with a patio above the former copius to give a better transition. Or bring the whole height forward with a smaller set back? Idk. Something just feels off about the proportions in the rendering. 

 

I don't recall the interior being anything special and it does look like the western bump out portion cuts a little into the existing. 

 

A good precedent for that stretch. A few tweaks to make it better. 

19 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

I wish they would bring part of it forward. Seems a bit disjointed to me right now. Perhaps it's just the perspective of the renderings making the original building seem longer than it actually is? Even an amenity level bump out with a patio above the former copius to give a better transition. Or bring the whole height forward with a smaller set back? Idk. Something just feels off about the proportions in the rendering. 

 

I don't recall the interior being anything special and it does look like the western bump out portion cuts a little into the existing. 

 

A good precedent for that stretch. A few tweaks to make it better. 

I really like that they're keeping the original building and adding the height behind it. The second story of the former Copious was a really cool event space with an exposed ceiling that gave you a sense of the buildings age. I agree the first floor restaurant was a bit generic. 

 

I do think the renderings are stretching the original building. It's probably more a 60/40 split favoring the new proposal. 

 

11 hours ago, cbussoccer said:

I just came across this interesting project that will be presented to the Brewery District Commission this week. The project will build a 6 mixed-use building behind the current building at the southeast corner of High and Blenkner. The building will include 5,000 sq ft of retail space, 50-60 residential units, and 69 parking spaces. 

 

https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/zfp3s7zlvv3bx1akuu8htx6bab12mt0k

 

Very interesting! I honestly wouldn't have expected a proposal like this on S. High St., but I'm certainly glad to see it! Could we see the Brewery District turn into somewhat of a Short South? Grange has their multi-story campus there already, and 500 S. Front St. has an imposing presence in the area as well. The perceived "problem" with this proposal is that it's on the "wrong" side of High St., abutting the historic structures of German Village. I'm sure the uproar will be quite audible once the general populace of GV find out. Hopefully since it sits within the jurisdiction of the Brewery District Commission, it will allow the proposal to proceed as planned. I really like the overall look and height, even if it is set back from High St. I'd much rather them keep the existing structure and build on the back as planned than see it torn down. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

 

Hoster Brewery Complex renovation (2-25-21)

 

 

 

 

The location of the proposed 6 story building

 

 

47 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said:

Hoster Brewery Complex renovation (2-25-21)

 

 

Wow, I didn't realize the South facade of the complex is so gorgeous. Definitely not a lot of large old buildings like that left in the downtown area. So happy about this renovation; can't wait to see the finished product. 

2 hours ago, NorthShore647 said:

Hoster Brewery Complex renovation (2-25-21)

 

 

 

They should designate the parking lot directly south of this building as a park/open space. That would preserve the views of the gorgeous southern façade and be a nice little break in the middle of all of those buildings within that block.

 

 

Edited March 1, 20214 yr by jebleprls22

Six-Story Addition Proposed for Brewery District Building

 

A new proposal from Schiff Capital Group would bring 55 new apartments to the South High Street corridor in the Brewery District.

 

The new units would be located in a six-story addition, to be built behind the two-story, brick building at 514-518 S. High St.

 

A small portion of the existing building – which held the Copious restaurant and jazz club for several years – would be demolished to make room for the rear addition, which would be primarily built on the historic building’s parking lot.

 

Michael Schiff, President and CEO of Schiff Capital Group, said that he’s excited about the project and what he views as its prime location – on High Street, just south of Downtown, and just west of German Village.

 

More below:

https://www.columbusunderground.com/six-story-addition-proposed-for-brewery-district-building-bw1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/03/six-story-development-psitched-in-brewery-district.html

 

1 hour ago, ColDayMan said:

Six-Story Addition Proposed for Brewery District Building

 

A new proposal from Schiff Capital Group would bring 55 new apartments to the South High Street corridor in the Brewery District.

 

The new units would be located in a six-story addition, to be built behind the two-story, brick building at 514-518 S. High St.

 

A small portion of the existing building – which held the Copious restaurant and jazz club for several years – would be demolished to make room for the rear addition, which would be primarily built on the historic building’s parking lot.

 

Michael Schiff, President and CEO of Schiff Capital Group, said that he’s excited about the project and what he views as its prime location – on High Street, just south of Downtown, and just west of German Village.

 

More below:

https://www.columbusunderground.com/six-story-addition-proposed-for-brewery-district-building-bw1

 

I love the size of this, but I do hope the commission has them fix a little bit of the look. As someone else said, it should go over part of the original building. 

40 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I love the size of this, but I do hope the commission has them fix a little bit of the look. As someone else said, it should go over part of the original building. 

Do you mean like cantilever over the original building or actually hollow out part of the original to move the height forward? 

 

If it's former it'd be interesting to see that design. If it's the later then I definitely disagree. As I mentioned above the most interesting aspect of the original building is the upstairs where you can see the exposed beams and support structure of the original building. If you're going to sacrifice that then why keep any of it? 

 

2 hours ago, 17thState said:

Do you mean like cantilever over the original building or actually hollow out part of the original to move the height forward? 

 

If it's former it'd be interesting to see that design. If it's the later then I definitely disagree. As I mentioned above the most interesting aspect of the original building is the upstairs where you can see the exposed beams and support structure of the original building. If you're going to sacrifice that then why keep any of it? 

 

I was thinking more of a cantilever over it. I like the building northeast in downtown that they plopped an orange addition on, and I feel like they could do that here, without damaging the inside of the original building. Even using the new roof as an outdoor type space with some greenery could be great. 

The proposed 6 story addition to 514-518 S. High St. went up for conceptual review at today's Brewery District Commission meeting. It seemed to have received a generally positive response from the commissioners for its first presentation. They liked that the existing structure is almost entirely preserved and a surface lot is removed while providing close to a 1:1 parking spot to unit ratio for the new development. At least two commissioners preferred a shorter 5 or 4 story building, with one noting a lack of compatibility with the immediate area and the potential of a "monolith" on Pearl and the neighboring historic district. It was suggested that this could be ameliorated by moving the massing closer to High or setting back the upper floors on the eastern face. Again, it's still early in the process, but this project was well enough received that it seems it could get built at or close to the proposed mass it they get the design elements right. 

Edited March 4, 20214 yr by NorthShore647

The lack of compatibility part cracks me up. It’s only out of place, because for some reason whatever used to be on south high was torn down and replaced with a bunch of sh*tty buildings that look like they are form the 80’s. Once this project gets approved, I can see a lot taller proposals coming through, which would make it compatible. 

Yes there will definitely be more developments of this or greater density in the area soon. It won't feel too alone then. One commissioner who sees the now 25 year old brewery district guidelines as outmoded mentioned that this area of High should have special considerations similar to the Short North.  One thing that will definitely make this part of the Brewery District even closer to Short North is when the innerbelt project is finished with its caps over I-70/I-71 at High, Third, and Front. 

 

The South High street cap is planed to be green space, but can be used for a commercial building if a developer is interested, creating something similar to the I-670 cap. This will only increase the demand in the area as it is more seamlessly connected to downtown, just as the Short North was over 15 years  ago. This phase of the project is years away though, slated for completion sometime in 2026. Regardless, this corridor has enough potential to become Short South as @CMHOhiodubbed it. 

 

I’m excited for this project and the eventual development of the brewery District. My wife used to work at shadowbox live, and I always like the area. It was sad late at night though, because nothing was going on. 
 

I still wish they would just stop half trying on the caps and cap the entire stretch through downtown. It would be perfect green space and the people in German village would probably be in favor of something for once. 

Urban 'bouldering gym' to open this spring near Scioto Audubon Metro Park

 

A new urban bouldering gym is coming to downtown Columbus as the sport of bouldering and rock climbing continue to grow in popularity.

 

Bloc Garten, which plans to open in May, is located on Maier Place at Whittier Peninsula inside a 10,000-square-foot warehouse.

 

It is close to the outdoor rock climbing wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park.

 

Bloc Garten is run by 5.Life, the same company that operates Chambers: Purely Boulders in Grandview, Vertical Adventures and Training Center in Columbus and Climb Nittany in Pennsylvania.

 

Bouldering is similar to rock climbing but doesn’t require the use of a rope because the structure is shorter.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/04/new-urban-bouldering-gym-to-open-columbus.html

 

From the Columbus Underground Development Roundup:

 

Development Roundup: Jackie O’s Patio, Long Street Apartments and More

Brent Warren - Columbus Underground - Apr. 28, 2021

 

 

"The former South Wind motel at 919 S. High St. in the Brewery District has changed hands. The property was bought in March for $535,000 by an LLC affiliated with the Kelley Companies. A representative of the local developer declined to comment on their plans for the building."

8 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said:

From the Columbus Underground Development Roundup:

 

Development Roundup: Jackie O’s Patio, Long Street Apartments and More

Brent Warren - Columbus Underground - Apr. 28, 2021

 

 

"The former South Wind motel at 919 S. High St. in the Brewery District has changed hands. The property was bought in March for $535,000 by an LLC affiliated with the Kelley Companies. A representative of the local developer declined to comment on their plans for the building."

I like new development, but I would love to see this turned into a stylish retro motel. I love this motel and the one across the street, and think both should be turned retro. 

5 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I like new development, but I would love to see this turned into a stylish retro motel. I love this motel and the one across the street, and think both should be turned retro. 

 

Ya I agree. I wouldn't normally advocate for something like a motel, but it could be a unique opportunity for a trendy/chic boutique motel. The Austin Motel is a good example.

24 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I like new development, but I would love to see this turned into a stylish retro motel. I love this motel and the one across the street, and think both should be turned retro. 

 

On the agenda for the Brewery District Commission's May meeting is a conceptual review of a new sign for the South Wind...

 

We really don't have much like that motel in Columbus that is savable. Yeah some of the "crack motels" on Main and Broad Streets are a little similar but poorly maintained, on high-speed roads and just don't have as interesting of architecture. A cocktail lounge on that 2nd floor over the entrance would be fantastic.

6 minutes ago, .justin said:

 

On the agenda for the Brewery District Commission's May meeting is a conceptual review of a new sign for the South Wind...

 

That seems like a good thing. I wouldn’t expect someone to invest money into a new sign, just to tear it all down later

1 hour ago, .justin said:

On the agenda for the Brewery District Commission's May meeting is a conceptual review of a new sign for the South Wind...

 

Nice. Didn't see the agenda yet. Glad to see that it looks like Kelley Companies is headed down the boutique motel route. 

 

1 hour ago, GCrites80s said:

We really don't have much like that motel in Columbus that is savable. Yeah some of the "crack motels" on Main and Broad Streets are a little similar but poorly maintained, on high-speed roads and just don't have as interesting of architecture.

 

The 15-story tower proposed on West Broad would require the demolition of the Inn Towne Motel at Broad and Skidmore. At the EFRB conceptual review of the project, there didn't seem to be any issue with the proposed demolition of the structure. I think it's the last Motel east of I-70 on Broad. 

Looks like they are planning a retro remodel! Great news here and cannot wait to see it. Hopefully if it goes well, they will buy the one across the road and do that one also. 
 

Retro Remodel Planned for High Street Motel

They didn’t release new renderings or anything yet. 

The large development on the Whittier Peninsula just east of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park by Zimmer Development Co. has new renderings (from the upcoming July 1, 2021 Brewery District Commission Meeting):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This plan diverges significantly from what was proposed in late 2019:

Reminds me of Gravity - they have an almost identical infographic describing why the building is laid out the way it is.

1 hour ago, NorthShore647 said:

The large development on the Whittier Peninsula just east of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park by Zimmer Development Co. has new renderings (from the upcoming July 1, 2021 Brewery District Commission Meeting):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This plan diverges significantly from what was proposed in late 2019:

I enjoy this a lot. It looks like it still has a taller tower planned also. Hopefully this gets through quickly. 
 

sorry didn’t notice the picture at the bottom was the old design. So no height now, which kind of sucks. 

Edited June 28, 20213 yr by VintageLife

Wow, I'm incredibly impressed the developer is continuing on with this proposal! As mentioned, I'm not too distraught by the apparent height reduction of one of the phases as it seems to leave room for a tower should demand warrant. I don't see any timetable as to the anticipated construction of each phase. Will that be discussed in the July 1 meeting? Really hoping for a quick approval and construction start! 

 

On a separate though, it would be really nice to have a pedestrian connection linking the Scioto Audubon Metro Park to Dodge Park across the river and then again across the river from the Vets Memorial to North Bank Park. Really tie in all the riverfront parks together on both sides.

I may be on the other side of it but my gut reaction is not great. I've come back to look at it a few times and the reaction seems to be the same. But something gives me weird vibes. To me it seems more like a suburban apartment complex trying too hard? Reminiscent of old tower Complexes where they all match?

 

Idk. Something just feels off that I can't put my finger on it and I'd rather see some other options. 

The German Village Commission votes "no."