May 7, 20214 yr Metro Schools Planning Renovation of Former Indianola Middle School Brent Warren - Columbus Underground - May 7, 2021 "Metro Schools is looking to move its 6th-through-12th graders into the former Indianola Middle School in the University District. Columbus City Schools sold the long-vacant building – located on about nine acres of land at 420 E. 19th Ave. – to Ohio State University in 2018. The Columbus Board of Education initially agreed to sell the building in 2017, but the transaction was delayed as the two parties struggled to craft a memorandum of understanding that they could both sign off on. The move is part of a larger expansion plan for Metro, a STEM-focused charter school that is currently located at 1929 Kenny Rd."
May 19, 20214 yr JK repaving first. Still no WOSU marquee yet, either. Hopefully we'll see some street trees on the north side of the street when they get to that new building.
May 19, 20214 yr 21 minutes ago, jebleprls22 said: JK repaving first. Edited May 19, 20214 yr by TH3BUDDHA
May 19, 20214 yr In other OSU news, scrolling through their Master Planning agenda for tomorrow, the university is looking to acquire 11th Avenue so they can convert it to 2-way and move traffic off of 12th Ave (I don't know if they're meaning to completely pedestrianize 12th or just greatly reduce traffic load). Bus routes, etc. would move to 11th as part of their larger transportation master plan. OSU also owns the entirety of parcels that face 11th and are looking at the larger future of this area.
May 19, 20214 yr I wonder if this will include 11th being two-way between College and High, or just between Neil and College. I would think that you would need a signal at High if traffic were allowed to turn left from 11th.
May 20, 20214 yr Ohio State worried about rising construction costs for new $1.8B hospital The one thing I took from this, is that maybe the increase in wood prices will push developers to go taller and use steel framing instead of wood. Could be a positive in the end, but who knows. We do have some risk,” said Jay Kasey, senior vice president of administration and planning at OSU, at a board of trustees committee meeting Thursday morning. There is $1.5 billion left to spend on the project, including $480 million that has not been contracted out yet, Kasey said. The inpatient hospital is the largest single construction project in OSU history. “If we blow it by 8%, it’s a problem,” Kasey said. Trustee Bob Schottenstein, CEO of homebuilder M/I Homes, noted that the hospital project has a $120 million contingency, “not one cent of which has been used yet.” “If it’s not all used, we’ll celebrate,” Schottenstein said. “I think we just need to be prepared. We’ve got to do what we’ve got to do. We’re not going to cut the quality of the project, at least that would be my strong position.” Schottenstein said it's a good thing the project is not using much wood.
May 20, 20214 yr ^The irony is that lifting the regulation that forbid buildings over 3 stories being built from wood certainly had to exacerbate the lumber situation!
June 2, 20214 yr As promised we're about to see the eastern-most wing of Starling Loving coming down this month -- mostly interior preparations have been occurring thus far but June is when we'll be able to watch the action. The masonry work is also starting on the new anatomy wing of Hamilton. I'm curious to see how much of the shell they finish as there will be a bridge portion on the upper floors that connect it to the next new building.
June 2, 20214 yr https://buildingthefuture.osu.edu/news/2021/06/01/slideshow-arts-district Updates on the OSU Arts District buildings. Steel going up at the Department of Theatre. Music building continues masonry work and interior work. You can see also the new, much narrower College Ave as they install new curbs, etc. They're revising how the bus drop-offs in this area work and giving more space and streamlined circulation back to the pedestrian realm. I'm curious if the work at the oval-end will include a re-aligning of the road to smooth that sharp curve?
June 2, 20214 yr Just now, Pablo said: ^I like the sharp curve - it slows traffic. True for cars, but I know the buses have a hard time staying in their lane there.
June 13, 20214 yr Designing the 15th and High Urban Framework Plan and Development in Columbus, Ohio In 2013, the non-profit redevelopment corporation Campus Partners, MKSK, and University senior leadership came together to envision a future for the private and University-owned land on the east side of High Street across from The Ohio State University’s main campus surrounding the intersection of 15th Avenue and High Street. The 15th & High Street Urban Framework Plan was developed as the new vision for this “Gateway” to the University and the surrounding neighborhood and established the commitments Campus Partners would make to the improvement of the 15th and High District and well-being of the community as a result of the future rezoning of the area. The Framework Plan established design guidelines for the six-block area that satisfies both key urban design and economic feasibility considerations with the following goals... ...below and more at: https://www.columbusunderground.com/designing-the-15th-and-high-urban-framework-plan-and-development-in-columbus-ohio-mksk "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 13, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Designing the 15th and High Urban Framework Plan and Development in Columbus, Ohio In 2013, the non-profit redevelopment corporation Campus Partners, MKSK, and University senior leadership came together to envision a future for the private and University-owned land on the east side of High Street across from The Ohio State University’s main campus surrounding the intersection of 15th Avenue and High Street. The 15th & High Street Urban Framework Plan was developed as the new vision for this “Gateway” to the University and the surrounding neighborhood and established the commitments Campus Partners would make to the improvement of the 15th and High District and well-being of the community as a result of the future rezoning of the area. The Framework Plan established design guidelines for the six-block area that satisfies both key urban design and economic feasibility considerations with the following goals... ...below and more at: https://www.columbusunderground.com/designing-the-15th-and-high-urban-framework-plan-and-development-in-columbus-ohio-mksk I'm probably most excited about the transformation of Pearl Alley. Its going to be sweet back there when complete.
June 15, 20213 yr On 6/13/2021 at 1:56 PM, ColDayMan said: Designing the 15th and High Urban Framework Plan and Development in Columbus, Ohio In 2013, the non-profit redevelopment corporation Campus Partners, MKSK, and University senior leadership came together to envision a future for the private and University-owned land on the east side of High Street across from The Ohio State University’s main campus surrounding the intersection of 15th Avenue and High Street. The 15th & High Street Urban Framework Plan was developed as the new vision for this “Gateway” to the University and the surrounding neighborhood and established the commitments Campus Partners would make to the improvement of the 15th and High District and well-being of the community as a result of the future rezoning of the area. The Framework Plan established design guidelines for the six-block area that satisfies both key urban design and economic feasibility considerations with the following goals... ...below and more at: https://www.columbusunderground.com/designing-the-15th-and-high-urban-framework-plan-and-development-in-columbus-ohio-mksk A random commenter on the CU article says they've broken ground on the hotel -- can anyone confirm?
June 16, 20213 yr 21 hours ago, jebleprls22 said: A random commenter on the CU article says they've broken ground on the hotel -- can anyone confirm? Not sure what it entails, but upon driving by on high, there is some movement with equipment on site but without a closer look I can't tell if it means ground is broken or just moving stuff around as the other projects wrap up. Hopefully someone can get a closer look to see better.
June 18, 20213 yr On 6/16/2021 at 3:59 PM, DTCL11 said: Not sure what it entails, but upon driving by on high, there is some movement with equipment on site but without a closer look I can't tell if it means ground is broken or just moving stuff around as the other projects wrap up. Hopefully someone can get a closer look to see better. I drove by this morning on E. 15th. It just looks like a construction yard for the three buildings under construction.
June 18, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, cbussoccer said: We finally have a rendering of the Dodd garage. Doesn’t look bad!
June 22, 20213 yr 31 minutes ago, Toddguy said: Is there a height or a number of floors set for the hotel? i remember reading in The Lantern a couple years ago that it would have at least 120 rooms and be around 11 stories tall, but of course that might not be the plan now...
June 22, 20213 yr College Road curb replacement in front of the Timashev Family Music Building (6-19-21) Department of Theater, Film, and Media Arts Building Work continues on the Coffey Road Park recreation fields reconfiguration The project also includes a new support building for the rec fields at the SW corner (near the location of the former Coffey Road Sports Center). Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic West Campus Natural Gas Plant West Campus Outpatient Care building and garage Interdisciplinary Research Facility Andelyn Biosciences Commercial-Scale Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility So many cranes The new Plaza and 15th and High looks great (these photos are from earlier in the month, so they may be a little dated) The lighting is also done very well, making the space feel welcoming at night.
June 22, 20213 yr 10 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: So many cranes Great photo! I love the juxtaposition of the field of corn in the foreground with the expanding urban landscape in the background. I really can't thank you enough for these photo updates @NorthShore647. It's great seeing all the changes going on in Columbus through your lens.
June 22, 20213 yr 22 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: The lighting is also done very well, making the space feel welcoming at night. It DOES look well done. I’m excited about exploring this area of the city soon!
June 25, 20213 yr Wow! I can't wait to see the final result of the 15th & High development! That plaza area is going to be such a popular and vibrant spot to be. It'll be awesome to see Pearl Alley be put to use there too, and not just be a sketchy shortcut to take anymore 😁
July 2, 20213 yr New Development at 8th and High Moving Forward “The new building will hold 143 apartments on the upper floors and feature a ground level containing a 1,375 square foot retail space, a leasing office, and a fitness center. Access to the building’s two-story, 123-space parking garage will be from North Wall Street.” https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-development-at-8th-and-high-moving-forward-bw1/?fbclid=IwAR28miGxVdZykPreKXqbTHzgcsSKBNttYqHzPvDN68RlPemzARR_URQL4JQ
July 6, 20213 yr College of Nursing / Newton Hall Addition (7-3-21) Hamilton Hall / Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center Starling-Loving Hall demolition 15th and High Building B1 College Road south of Annie and John Glen Department of Theater, Film, and Media Arts Building
July 9, 20213 yr OSU campus-area bar Lucky's Stout House announces it will close Sarah Donaldson - The Dispatch - July 8, 2021 "The bar, at 1475 N. High St., across from East 8th Avenue, announced the closure Wednesday night on Twitter. ... Lucky's is closing to make way for a six-story apartment building proposed in February that will also occupy the site of the former Cousin's Army-Navy store and two West 8th Avenue apartment buildings. The University Impact District Review Board approved the complex at its June 24 meeting."
July 9, 20213 yr 5 hours ago, NorthShore647 said: OSU campus-area bar Lucky's Stout House announces it will close Sarah Donaldson - The Dispatch - July 8, 2021 "The bar, at 1475 N. High St., across from East 8th Avenue, announced the closure Wednesday night on Twitter. ... Lucky's is closing to make way for a six-story apartment building proposed in February that will also occupy the site of the former Cousin's Army-Navy store and two West 8th Avenue apartment buildings. The University Impact District Review Board approved the complex at its June 24 meeting." Luckys should just move into the Chumleys space on the other side of high street.
July 9, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, 614love said: Luckys should just move into the Chumleys space on the other side of high street. Big Bang Dueling Pianos is actually moving into that space.
July 10, 20213 yr On 7/9/2021 at 7:52 PM, TH3BUDDHA said: Big Bang Dueling Pianos is actually moving into that space. Seems like a super odd place for them. Wonder how the campus crowd will take to it. Edited July 11, 20213 yr by 614love
July 10, 20213 yr I'm tired of seeing the important "third places" near campus being filled with chains.
July 10, 20213 yr 5 minutes ago, WindyBuckeye said: High St by campus is just getting more and more basic. That’s what OSU and Campus Partners wants - a place that seems familiar to suburban and small town parents and students. I won’t be surprised when first Applebee’s opens, Target broke that seal.
July 10, 20213 yr The bro trucks with the wheels that look like barrels cut in half still come -- despite higher admission requirements.
July 10, 20213 yr 23 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: The bro trucks with the wheels that look like barrels cut in half still come -- despite higher admission requirements. Ag college?
July 10, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Pablo said: That’s what OSU and Campus Partners wants - a place that seems familiar to suburban and small town parents and students. I won’t be surprised when first Applebee’s opens, Target broke that seal. It would be nice if at least the few blocks of High north of Lane isn't completely replaced with new development. It's one of the last places on High Street that still has a gritty vibe and some old bars and non-chain restaurants left. Plus, there's already a pretty good street-wall from Lane to around Patterson. Don't get me wrong, I love all the new development, but I do think it leaves a huge void in terms of campus culture to have nothing but overpriced chains everywhere. Ideally, I'd like to see Old North Columbus and SoHud remain less polished and corporate than elsewhere around campus.
July 10, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Dblcut3 said: It would be nice if at least the few blocks of High north of Lane isn't completely replaced with new development. It's one of the last places on High Street that still has a gritty vibe and some old bars and non-chain restaurants left. Plus, there's already a pretty good street-wall from Lane to around Patterson. Don't get me wrong, I love all the new development, but I do think it leaves a huge void in terms of campus culture to have nothing but overpriced chains everywhere. Ideally, I'd like to see Old North Columbus and SoHud remain less polished and corporate than elsewhere around campus. Campus now looks like what I hated about UT-Austin 10 years ago. I made fun of their lack of bars, etc and now that's what my alma mater has become, it's sad. I said almost the same exact thing when I found out Lucky's was for sure closing, it's a double edged sword.
July 10, 20213 yr College isn't so much about bars for a lot of kids these days. More like video games, Magic the Gathering and Pokemon Edited July 11, 20213 yr by GCrites80s
July 11, 20213 yr The increasing quality of education at Ohio State is exactly why campus is becoming more basic. Those types of parents aren't impressed by the "gritty" bar feel when they visit. They want to see a nice clean campus area. They certainly aren't impressed by frat bros throwing up right across from campus. I wonder how long it will be before Campus Partners can eliminate their last hurdle, Midway. If Newport wasn't such an interesting building, I bet that area would have already been redeveloped.
July 11, 20213 yr 50 minutes ago, TH3BUDDHA said: The increasing quality of education at Ohio State is exactly why campus is becoming more basic. Those types of parents aren't impressed by the "gritty" bar feel when they visit. They want to see a nice clean campus area. They certainly aren't impressed by frat bros throwing up right across from campus. I wonder how long it will be before Campus Partners can eliminate their last hurdle, Midway. If Newport wasn't such an interesting building, I bet that area would have already been redeveloped. I went to OSU(started in 82)and always felt the bar scene stuff was overrated. How many students really choose a university based on nearby grit and(mostly rundown)bars? I don't have any rose colored glasses view of much of High, especially South Campus. And I would rather have High and the Short North be as they are/becoming now than the slummy thing they were 40 years ago. I can appreciate history, older buildings, architecture, density, cultural differences and even grit without loving decay, dysfunction and decline. *Since I was swaddled in OSU baby clothing since birth, there was really no option for me-I was expected to go to OSU or not get $$$$ to pay for it.
July 11, 20213 yr Short North still has character and is unique. High Street by campus is cookie cutter and the same as any other big university or suburban strip. I understand that is more for future parents of students, but it is rather disappointing.
July 11, 20213 yr 20 hours ago, Cleburger said: Ag college? Believe it or not, the Agronomy majors have quite the button-down reputation in farming. Of course that is in adulthood.
July 11, 20213 yr The grimy stuff does have a place. Should it be front and center? Perhaps not unless you want to build your brand as such. It's interesting to see where the people who hang out in the grit wind up 20 years later though. A lot of those daily bar guys become top-performing salesmen. Punks have a strange knack for finding good corporate jobs as adults, followed fairly closely by the alternative rock crowd. Metalheads are a crapshoot.
July 11, 20213 yr Whether these "future" parents want to admit it or not the social aspect of college is just as valuable as what occurs on the west side of High. Many of the people I went to 'Beat the Clock' and 'Ugly Hour' with are now employed by some of the top startups in the city and state. I hope Midway never goes away or Out'R'Inn, Little Bar, the Library, etc. The building/block that housed Bernie's was an absolute mess physically. But the fact that Gateway virtually doesn't exist anymore is ridiculous and as mentioned it's because of Campus Partners. Again, all of it is a double edged sword.
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