December 30, 20177 yr Lots of turnover at SCG recently. Aveda (which took up a huge spot in the west building has moved out), as have Pizza Rev, Fusian, NutritionX and Yoga Six. Hopefully the completion of nearby projects and streetscape work next year will bring some stability and beef up the roster of tenants.
February 13, 20187 yr 7) Taco Bell site - six-story, 95-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail (with a new Taco Bell as a tenant) and structured parking (began construction spring 2017) Here is a rendering of the project that will replace the suburban-style Taco Bell. It is being developed by Skip Weiler and David Ruma. More about this project at https://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,9206.msg787479.html#msg787479 and http://www.columbusunderground.com/south-campus-taco-bell-bw1 This is a May 2017 view of the construction site from 9th and High: Updated construction photo of the Taco Bell site posted 2/11/18 at http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-short-north-university-district-more-we1. The project also has a new name and website, Luxe Belle: http://www.livepreferred.com/luxe-belle/index.aspx
February 13, 20187 yr They are going to have to work quickly if they expect to finish by August... I don't see how that's possible unless portions are pre-fab...
February 13, 20187 yr They are going to have to work quickly if they expect to finish by August... I don't see how that's possible unless portions are pre-fab... Had to be a typo, just look at any of the big builds in the Short North and you can see that this will be almost impossible. It would've said in the approval if they were prefab or not but judging by the steel framing that doesn't seem like a possibility.
February 14, 20187 yr Proposals for High Street and 11th Avenue to be Reviewed The University Impact District Review Board (UIDRB) will hear two new proposals from Buckeye Real Estate this week. One calls for a new three-story building that would sit in front of an existing apartment building on North High Street. The other would require the demolition of five existing houses on East 11th Avenue. That proposal calls for a new four-story building at 99 E. 11th Ave., as well as a second, three-story building behind it. Each would have parking on the first floor and residential above, adding up to a total of 24 apartments and 55 parking spaces. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/proposals-for-high-street-and-11th-avenue-to-be-reviewed-bw1 From this... To this... "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 13, 20187 yr Proposals for High Street and 11th Avenue to be Reviewed The University Impact District Review Board (UIDRB) will hear two new proposals from Buckeye Real Estate this week. One calls for a new three-story building that would sit in front of an existing apartment building on North High Street. The other would require the demolition of five existing houses on East 11th Avenue. That proposal calls for a new four-story building at 99 E. 11th Ave., as well as a second, three-story building behind it. Each would have parking on the first floor and residential above, adding up to a total of 24 apartments and 55 parking spaces. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/proposals-for-high-street-and-11th-avenue-to-be-reviewed-bw1 From this... To this... Scrapped. The five houses will remain, but in a different form, likely without the party porches. The additional units at the rear will be built though.
March 13, 20187 yr Glad to hear. The current houses have a lot more warmth and character than the proposed building.
March 14, 20187 yr Proposals for High Street and 11th Avenue to be Reviewed The University Impact District Review Board (UIDRB) will hear two new proposals from Buckeye Real Estate this week. One calls for a new three-story building that would sit in front of an existing apartment building on North High Street. The other would require the demolition of five existing houses on East 11th Avenue. That proposal calls for a new four-story building at 99 E. 11th Ave., as well as a second, three-story building behind it. Each would have parking on the first floor and residential above, adding up to a total of 24 apartments and 55 parking spaces. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/proposals-for-high-street-and-11th-avenue-to-be-reviewed-bw1 From this... To this... Scrapped. The five houses will remain, but in a different form, likely without the party porches. The additional units at the rear will be built though. Sounds like an ok compromise to me. I was in favor of this, but improving the existing houses while still adding the building (and more units) behind it sounds good too.
March 18, 20187 yr Drone view of Luxe Belle from http://www.dispatch.com/business/20180318/swanky-student-apartments-near-ohio-state-flood-market The six-story, 95-unit project is being built near 9th & High across from the South Campus Gateway on the site of a former Taco Bell. The Dispatch Drone starts in the courtyard of the South Campus Gateway across High Street from the Luxe Belle. The Luxe Belle building is mostly hidden by the Gateway sign, while the former 7/11 next door is being used as a construction staging site: As the drone rises, the Luxe Belle building under-construction emerges: View of the Luxe Belle along High Street next to the recently renovated apartment building at 9th & High. It looks like nearly two full stories have been framed in since our last update from about a month ago. The Dispatch article this update came from - http://www.dispatch.com/business/20180318/swanky-student-apartments-near-ohio-state-flood-market - restated that the Luxe Belle developers do expect to open this coming August. We'll see!!
April 8, 20187 yr Another Luxe Belle construction photo - the six-story, 95-unit project being built near 9th & High across from the South Campus Gateway on the site of a former Taco Bell - from https://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-construction-photos-march-2018-we1. Looks like the framing is moving pretty quickly. And it better, since the developers say they will be opening Luxe Belle in August!
May 2, 20187 yr After 14 years in business, the Ugly Tuna Saloona is shuttering its doors at 1546 N. High Street in the Gateway building. The popular nightlife spot was one of the original operating tenants of what was originally known as the South Campus Gateway when it first opened in 2005, but an expiring lease has led to the decision to close: https://www.columbusunderground.com/ugly-tuna-closing-doors-at-gateway-we1
May 21, 20187 yr Another Luxe Belle construction photo - the six-story, 95-unit project being built near 9th & High across from the South Campus Gateway on the site of a former Taco Bell. This photo is from the Columbus Navigator at https://www.columbusnavigator.com/free-taco-bell-for-a-year/ and hi-lights a new sign on the building. The sign advertises that Luxe Belle will offer "Free Taco Bell every week for 1 year - for the first 20 leases", presumably in the new Taco Bell that will be going in the ground floor of this building. With three big off-campus luxo-dorms coming on the market for this Fall, it looks like the competition for leases is heating up!
May 21, 20187 yr ^The 6th floor is being constructed - it's nearly topped off. I still don't see how they will finish by August...
June 9, 20187 yr In the midst of all this new development, the original South Campus Gateway is continuing to shed tenants at a record clip... All of the following have closed recently Mad Mex Ugly Tuna Saloona Tervis Foot Locker Aveda NutritionX Fusian PizzaRev Yoga Six
June 11, 20187 yr In the midst of all this new development, the original South Campus Gateway is continuing to shed tenants at a record clip... All of the following have closed recently Mad Mex Ugly Tuna Saloona Tervis Foot Locker Aveda NutritionX Fusian PizzaRev Yoga Six Any underlying reasons why? Rent increases? Moving to another High Street location in one of these newer developments? Or just they've run their course. Some of those tenants were new back when I was going to Ohio State.
June 12, 20187 yr ^ Gateway has always really struggled from a retail standpoint... The pedestrian alley especially has poor visibility for tenants and much lower foot traffic than I think the designers anticipated. IMO the whole complex was positioned a little too far south of campus' main shopping scene, and a little too far north of the short north's, to really be able to successfully attach itself to either one. At least from opening in 2005-ish to present. That should finally change soon now that so many other developments are about to open nearby, helping to fill in and bridge the gap I also think if the grocery store which was there originally had been able to hang on (Sunflower Market, the entire chain closed shortly after opening here) things could have been different. But, backfilling retail space with university offices, and converting the apartments above into dorms also didn't help
June 12, 20187 yr But for real... Tuna was paying $20k+ in rent when I was still in school 7 years ago and that's what ultimately forced Charlie Bear out(along with Campus Partners choosing to act like a slum lord).
June 12, 20187 yr So...it's 2018 and they already have to revitalize the big circa-2006 revitalization? This project was always a joke. I was hissed at 10 years ago on this site for making fun of this place, and now look at it.
June 20, 20186 yr Bit different final view of the Edwards project here. I still don't like the details/finishes on this, (hopefully UARB and the city are sticking to them to make the requested facade changes), but the overall massing really blends pretty well with the streetscape
June 20, 20186 yr Bit different final view of the Edwards project here. I still don't like the details/finishes on this, (hopefully UARB and the city are sticking to them to make the requested facade changes), but the overall massing really blends pretty well with the streetscape What façade changes are they supposed to be making?
June 20, 20186 yr ^Basically, the facade as built is inconsistent with the design that was approved. This was first discussed at the October 2017 UARB meeting, • Mr. Ferdelman reviewed the inconsistencies between approved drawings and as-built. a. The cast stone portions of the facade were clad with running bond stone rather than rusticated piers and vertical stone pieces between the piers. b. The upper cornice was set lower on the facade than as designed and parts of the cornice seem open to the weather. c. The Southernmost portion of the facade has a brick bridge above the storefront windows that was not part of the approved drawings. • Mr. Ferdelman commented that the purpose of the review and remediation is that plans approved by the Board are expected to be built as reviewed and approved unless modifications are made know to the Board and approved by them. • Mr. Petruziello remarked the entire parapet is lower than was in the approved drawings. • Mr. Goodman expressed the concern that the execution of the design was inconsistent; the Board expects a higher level of care especially on High Street; speaking for the Board we expect substantial adherence to the approved drawings. • Mr. Petruziello commented that stone should return in the insets; the running bond versus rusticated stone seems less important than removing the stigma of the thin veneer applique on these storefront bays. • Mr. Grado commented that the brick and stone should return along the entire High Street facade. • Mr. Goodman remarked the Applicants should respond to the comments with proposed design solutions. • Ms. Uhas-Sauer commented that the solution should be compliance to the Board approved design. • Mr. Grado concurred that the proposed remedies should be aimed at compliance with the original design intent. • Mr. Fleming commented that some work will be required on this building; the building as built calls into question the entire design review process. • Mr. Ferdelman stated that the ground level at minimum should be addressed. • Mr. Petruziello stated that drawings and details must be reviewed by the Board prior to doing any remedial work. https://www.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Columbus/Departments/Development/Planning_Division/Boards_and_Commissions/University_Area_Review_Board/Meetings/2017/UIDRB%20Meeting%20Summary-2017-10-19.pdf It was brought up again in December, https://www.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Columbus/Departments/Development/Planning_Division/Boards_and_Commissions/University_Area_Review_Board/Meetings/2017/UIDRB%20Meeting%20Summary-2017-12-21.pdf And again in March, https://www.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Columbus/Departments/Development/Planning_Division/Boards_and_Commissions/University_Impact_District_Review_Board/Meetings/2018/UIDRB%20Meeting%20Summary_2018-03-15.pdf
June 29, 20186 yr The crane is being removed at Luxe Belle - still skeptical of the August completion date...
June 30, 20186 yr In addition to yesterday's news that Abercrombie is opening at South Campus Gateway, an updated leasing map on Steiner's website reveals several more new tenants - -Good Night John Boy, a 1970s theme bar also opening at Cleveland's Flats East Bank -Elia Athenian Grill, which has their first location downtown at Broad & High -City Gear, a shoe and sportswear chain -An unknown "new tech concept" - interestingly A&F is labeled as "new fashion concept" as well, so I wonder what we could expect here... I'll keep dreaming it's an Apple store ;)
July 1, 20186 yr The crane is being removed at Luxe Belle - still skeptical of the August completion date... The back of the building is almost complete, that said I could see August 31st :).
July 22, 20186 yr The crane is being removed at Luxe Belle - still skeptical of the August completion date... I like the way this corner of 9th & High turned out with the renovated apartment building on the corner against the new construction behind it.
July 22, 20186 yr More of that new construction with this early July view of the Luxe Belle building from High Street: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-july-2018-edition-we1
August 15, 20186 yr An update about Luxe Belle. To the surprise of no one on this forum, today's Dispatch confirms that Luxe Belle will not be fully completed in August in time for OSU's fall semester, which starts classes on Tuesday. This weekend is the big move-in weekend on campus and for off-campus projects like Luxe Belle: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20180814/developers-rushing-to-finish-and-fill-apartments-for-ohio-state-students As stated in the Dispatch article (linked above in its ThisWeekNews version so you can read it): "Luxe Belle, on the west side of North High Street between 9th and 10th avenues, won’t be completed in time. Luxe Belle tenants who have signed a lease must stay in a lower-level apartment until upper floors are done in September and October. To compensate, the developer, Preferred Living, is offering up to $1,000 in gift cards and a $500 gift card to Taco Bell, which will occupy the first floor."
September 30, 20186 yr Some late August views of the Luxe Belle apartment building from CU: View from High Street & 9th looking northwest at Luxe Belle, with part of the previous South Campus Gateway development in the background: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-august-2018-part-1 View from High Street north of 10th looking southward at Luxe Belle, with part of the previous South Campus Gateway development in the foreground: https://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-august-2018-part-2-we1
September 30, 20186 yr Have to say that "Luxe Belle" is just about the worst possible name for this I could think of
September 30, 20186 yr ...vs. Taco Belle? :D "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 20186 yr I'm surprised they didn't buy up the stop and shop land so this development was on the corner. Maybe stop and shop didn't want to sell or wanted a ridiculous price.
October 1, 20186 yr I'm surprised they didn't buy up the stop and shop land so this development was on the corner. Maybe stop and shop didn't want to sell or wanted a ridiculous price. Look at Lane Ave and look here, from what I've heard they forced Giant Eagle out with ridiculous prices and those concepts not quite taking off. Not sure how true any of that is but it was a rumor when they closed. I would guess that both of the former 7-Eleven's as property would sell in the $1-1.5 range with no business included. Which means they would be asking much more for them to still be around. I really hate to see holdout's in such prime locations.
December 16, 20186 yr Nobody involved wants to admit this, but the entire project has been a major dud - which anybody actually living on campus in the late 90s/early 00s could have predicted. You knocked down a ton of cool looking old buildings and replaced them with Panera and T-Mobile shops which can be found literally anywhere. Wherever your oldest grandparent currently resides, guaranteed there's a strip mall within 2 miles that looks exactly like this Gateway crap. The official stated purpose for demolishing south campus, of course, was the "high crime rate," but that basically hasn't changed, and everyone saw through that empty soundbite, regardless. It was really all about the dollar signs...in which case, yeah, I'm sure some of the figures involved have seen a profit from this, but not to the extent they envisioned, and plenty of business owners lost their asses getting mixed up with this project.
December 17, 20186 yr On 12/15/2018 at 7:49 PM, jasonmcgathey said: Nobody involved wants to admit this, but the entire project has been a major dud - which anybody actually living on campus in the late 90s/early 00s could have predicted. You knocked down a ton of cool looking old buildings and replaced them with Panera and T-Mobile shops which can be found literally anywhere. Wherever your oldest grandparent currently resides, guaranteed there's a strip mall within 2 miles that looks exactly like this Gateway crap. The official stated purpose for demolishing south campus, of course, was the "high crime rate," but that basically hasn't changed, and everyone saw through that empty soundbite, regardless. It was really all about the dollar signs...in which case, yeah, I'm sure some of the figures involved have seen a profit from this, but not to the extent they envisioned, and plenty of business owners lost their asses getting mixed up with this project. Crime is considerably less than even ten years ago. How can you claim otherwise? Yes, some robberies are still happening, but the Chittenden and Weinland Park areas adjacent to the Gateway have improved immensely in the safety realm. Also, it may be a bit of a revolving door at times, but pretty sure all these, by the way, huge buildings are fully leased. There's probably 10x as much retail space on this six block stretch of High St than there was 20 years ago. Not to mention hundreds of apartments, tons of office space, and the best theater in Columbus. The Gateway and surrounding area are a huge success. I don't see the fascination of wanting fire hazard dive bars, drunk kids needing ropes to keep from falling into High St. and couch and vehicle fires keeping Chittenden lit at night.
December 17, 20186 yr 3 hours ago, aderwent said: I don't see the fascination of wanting fire hazard dive bars, drunk kids needing ropes to keep from falling into High St. and couch and vehicle fires keeping Chittenden lit at night. Where's your sense of adventure? ?
December 17, 20186 yr Why is it a dud? Sure it's now more generic, but it seems to be anything but dead to me.
May 2, 20196 yr Game Arena Opening Second Location at OSU Gateway Opening fall 2019, Game Arena will launch its second video gaming and eSports location at 1556 N. High Street at the Gateway in the University District. Like its flagship location in Hilliard, the campus location will feature high-performance computers, gaming chairs, and the latest PC and console games for both gamers and non-gamers to enjoy. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/gaming-center-headed-to-gateway-this-fall-tm1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 26, 20195 yr 17 hours ago, aderwent said: From Instagram. Luxe Belle: Turned out about as bad as the renderings suggested... Also, could we have included less planting in the streetscape if we tried?! Hopefully whatever eventually fills that corner where the convenience store is has some substance and style...
June 26, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, Zyrokai said: At least it has a Taco Bell! And at least it isn't still a suburban drive-through. This is certainly better than that. Literally anything is better than that.
July 14, 20204 yr OSU is partnering with COhatch to make a digital co-working space in the Gateway District: Fast-growing Columbus coworking company teaming up with Ohio State on tech-focused 'digital flagship' space COhatch plans to take over and renovate the former Aveda Institute at 1581 N. High St., across the street from the Gateway Film Center in the University District. It will become an 8,000-square-foot "digital flagship design lab" specializing in serving technology startups in partnership with Ohio State University. More here: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/14/cohatch-to-build-digital-flagship.html
September 14, 20204 yr Texas developer Parallel Co. pitches 6-story housing project near Ohio State A developer from Austin, Texas, hopes to make a first splash in Columbus with a substantial new student housing project. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/13/new-campus-housing-mid-rise-pitched-near-gateway.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 16, 20204 yr Looks like Parallel, a developer out of Austin is proposing a 6-story infill project located behind the Gateway Garage along 9th Ave. https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2e5nv3t0mc1b5dt6h5v3p2ytr1sgyhlp/file/728074935845 Overview - 6 stories - 135 Units - 135 parking space garage, at grade, wrapped with walk up units - Total investment around $60M - Developed by Parallel, Designed by Rhode Partners ( https://www.parallel-co.com/developments )
October 20, 20204 yr Can we stop with the faux wood paneling stuff? It always turns out looking so cheap... At least we know the fiber cement board and the aluminum cladding is cheap... Also, I guess this replaces the development that was just proposed not so long ago for this site...? Am I mistaken, isn't this the same parcel? So there was the skinny proposal for the back portion of this site back in 2016. I could have sworn there was another development proposal that saved a few of the houses... Maybe I'm thinking about something else entirely. Edited October 20, 20204 yr by jebleprls22
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