December 10, 2024Dec 10 Main and Kelton certainly looking different these days now that the Church's Chicken is gone
December 10, 2024Dec 10 But...the...biscuits... "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 10, 2024Dec 10 12 hours ago, CbusOrBust said: Main and Kelton certainly looking different these days now that the Church's Chicken is gone Wow! How did they make it all blurry at that corner?
December 10, 2024Dec 10 19 minutes ago, TIm said: Wow! How did they make it all blurry at that corner? It only works when you're going 35mph or faster!
December 11, 2024Dec 11 Columbus Theater Awarded Tax Credits for Renovation Maroon Arts Group’s efforts to renovate the historic Pythian Temple and James Pythian Theater received a boost today with the announcement that the project will be receiving Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The building, which is located at 867 Mount Vernon Ave. and was on the Columbus Landmarks “Most Endangered” list in 2021, was purchased by the organization in 2021. During a tour of the space in October, leaders outlined a renovation plan that includes the 444-seat theater on the ground floor as well as space on the upper floors that will be built out to hold artist studios, meeting rooms and offices. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/columbus-theater-awarded-tax-credits-for-renovation-bw1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/12/11/historic-tax-credits.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 14, 2024Dec 14 First Look: 476 Taylor Apartments Work wrapped up earlier this year on a new three-story apartment building at 476 Taylor Ave. on the Near East Side. Although the first tenants moved in over the summer, developer Aaron Kreais is making a new push to get the word out about the project after a name change. The 48-unit complex, now called 476 Taylor Apartments, was originally called The Bronzeville, but Kreais and his partners found that they kept getting calls from Chicago residents who mistakenly thought it was located there. The new name leaves no doubt about the location or the unit type (because of the building’s design, some callers also thought that it held townhomes instead of apartments). More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-476-taylor-apartments-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 14, 2024Dec 14 2 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: First Look: 476 Taylor Apartments Work wrapped up earlier this year on a new three-story apartment building at 476 Taylor Ave. on the Near East Side. Although the first tenants moved in over the summer, developer Aaron Kreais is making a new push to get the word out about the project after a name change. The 48-unit complex, now called 476 Taylor Apartments, was originally called The Bronzeville, but Kreais and his partners found that they kept getting calls from Chicago residents who mistakenly thought it was located there. The new name leaves no doubt about the location or the unit type (because of the building’s design, some callers also thought that it held townhomes instead of apartments). More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-476-taylor-apartments-bw1/ Should have been townhomes
December 14, 2024Dec 14 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: First Look: 476 Taylor Apartments Work wrapped up earlier this year on a new three-story apartment building at 476 Taylor Ave. on the Near East Side. Although the first tenants moved in over the summer, developer Aaron Kreais is making a new push to get the word out about the project after a name change. The 48-unit complex, now called 476 Taylor Apartments, was originally called The Bronzeville, but Kreais and his partners found that they kept getting calls from Chicago residents who mistakenly thought it was located there. The new name leaves no doubt about the location or the unit type (because of the building’s design, some callers also thought that it held townhomes instead of apartments). More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-476-taylor-apartments-bw1/ This could not have turned out worse. The streetscape is abysmal, and the vinyl siding and flat facades make so many spots look like awkard 80s additions. I WAS excited about this project, but all I am now is disappointed.
December 14, 2024Dec 14 17 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Shame we lost the entry porticos. Still, adding some landscaping (like shown in the rendering) would help a lot
December 23, 2024Dec 23 Snatched a couple quick ones earlier as I approached the Diehl-Whittaker project Heading west on Long
January 3Jan 3 New Near East Side apartments from Kelley Cos. are ready for residents New apartments on Columbus' Near East Side now are welcoming residents. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/03/shiloh-church-apartments.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 4Jan 4 18 hours ago, ColDayMan said: New Near East Side apartments from Kelley Cos. are ready for residents New apartments on Columbus' Near East Side now are welcoming residents. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/03/shiloh-church-apartments.html These turned out really well - just disappointed they did not wrap them completely in brick.
January 8Jan 8 Fran Ryan Center Open House is tomorrow... Join Council President Shannon G. Hardin at the opening of the Fran Ryan Center, the latest addition to Olde Town East. This new space is designed to foster creativity, wellness, and community connection. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour this new facility and experience live demonstrations in the creative studios. When and Where: Wednesday, January 8 11:00 AM Fran Ryan Center 865 E. Capital Street
January 9Jan 9 On 1/4/2025 at 11:29 AM, columbus17 said: These turned out really well - just disappointed they did not wrap them completely in brick. The all black on the side facing 71 is extremely noticeable. Would've been beautiful had it been brick all the way around.
February 3Feb 3 This definitely does not match the renderings. I'm hoping the competed project will be somewhat better quality but it's looking like this is the final exterior facade. This whole time I thought the developer was using a light color brick.
February 3Feb 3 1 hour ago, sono4315 said: This definitely does not match the renderings. I'm hoping the competed project will be somewhat better quality but it's looking like this is the final exterior facade. This whole time I thought the developer was using a light color brick. I thought it was stucco - never in a million years would I have thought fiber cement. Looks like crap. Fiber cement is my new enemy.
February 4Feb 4 35 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Fiber cement is my new enemy. NEW enemy? That stuff has never looked good, only varying degrees of crappy.
February 4Feb 4 2 hours ago, columbus17 said: I thought it was stucco - never in a million years would I have thought fiber cement. Looks like crap. Fiber cement is my new enemy. Notice they also did away with most of the balconies. Also the windows are completely different. These two things can play a huge role in the look of the finished project. Really had high hopes for this project. Edited February 4Feb 4 by sono4315
February 4Feb 4 52 minutes ago, sono4315 said: Notice they also did away with most of the balconies. Really had high hopes for this project. It looks like those will still be there. In the rending you can tell they are the little small fake balconies and in the third photo you can see there are balcony doors and what appears to be an attachment for the railing. It does appear they got rid of some of them though, which sucks. I will wait to judge it until it’s complete but it isn’t looking great.
February 5Feb 5 7 hours ago, CMHOhio said: Loving the new camera @CbusOrBust! Best thing to happen in 2025 so far! I appreciate you guys putting up with me posting from that other device without tryin to kick me to the curb. I know some of them were pretty rough. I'll try to put this new one to good use!
February 9Feb 9 On 2/3/2025 at 7:25 PM, sono4315 said: Notice they also did away with most of the balconies. Also the windows are completely different. These two things can play a huge role in the look of the finished project. Really had high hopes for this project. I wonder if the Bronzeville sign also got axed. I hope not.
February 9Feb 9 Seems like it might be worth a 311 call were someone so inclined. Nothing wrong with holding developers feet to the fire if they promise something to the city and aren't delivering.
February 19Feb 19 I hope this venture is a success! Here's what new owners plan for former Neighborhood House on Near East Side Quote Small businesses soon will be able to rent offices, commercial kitchen time and warehouse space on the Near East Side. Opportunity Zone is unfurling in stages in the former Neighborhood House, 1000 Atcheson St., as developer Moses Realty LLC completes renovations and brings in services. "It’s empowering entrepreneurs to expand home business and to create jobs," said Moses Hayelom, the developer’s vice president and namesake. "It touches each point of human development, professional development and entrepreneurial growth." Moses Realty founder and CEO Freweini Alemayoh envisions the 52,000-square-foot facility on 3 acres as a hub for athletics, arts, health and wellness, early childhood education and entrepreneurship. "It has a lot to offer for the greater community," Alemayoh said. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/19/opportunity-zone-moses-realty-plans.html?cx_testId=7&cx_testVariant=cx_31&cx_artPos=3#cxrecs_s
February 19Feb 19 Working on a transformational project in the area. Very big deal. Should be solid support from community.
February 25Feb 25 Not much update on the Diehl-Whittaker building but here's a few shots from I-71 and the back view. I love how prominent it is from the interstate! Edited February 25Feb 25 by sono4315
February 25Feb 25 This one surprised me! I was thinking all along this building was going to be torn down to make way for the connector street along I-71 parallel to Paraons Ave. Looks like renovation has started with 4 retail spaces available.
February 25Feb 25 42 minutes ago, sono4315 said: Not much update on the Diehl-Whittaker building but here's a few shots from I-71 and the back view. I love how prominent it is from the interstate! Not liking how this is turning out at all. Am I missing something or does not even a single part of it match the renderings? I know there's still a decent amount of construction to occur, but I just don't see any resemblance.
February 25Feb 25 3 minutes ago, Alexzanto said: Not liking how this is turning out at all. Am I missing something or does not even a single part of it match the renderings? I know there's still a decent amount of construction to occur, but I just don't see any resemblance. It doesn't seem to going in the right direction of what was presented and approved. Honestly, the developer should be held accountable. I'm holding out until the finished project but unless they start adding better quality materials, the final project will look pretty cheaply done.
February 25Feb 25 1 hour ago, sono4315 said: This one surprised me! I was thinking all along this building was going to be torn down to make way for the connector street along I-71 parallel to Paraons Ave. Looks like renovation has started with 4 retail spaces available. I don’t know if it would fit given the freeway construction but I’d love to see some townhomes on the lot to the south of this project to make the street walk look and feel complete.
February 25Feb 25 1 hour ago, Alexzanto said: Not liking how this is turning out at all. Am I missing something or does not even a single part of it match the renderings? I know there's still a decent amount of construction to occur, but I just don't see any resemblance. Should have NEVER been cement panels. This was a stucco building...
February 25Feb 25 1 hour ago, cityscapes said: I don’t know if it would fit given the freeway construction but I’d love to see some townhomes on the lot to the south of this project to make the street walk look and feel complete. I don’t see why they couldn’t add some sort of townhomes. If people are willing to live right next to 670 I’m sure people would buy it. Then they can push for the highway to be capped ha
February 25Feb 25 3 hours ago, sono4315 said: This one surprised me! I was thinking all along this building was going to be torn down to make way for the connector street along I-71 parallel to Paraons Ave. Looks like renovation has started with 4 retail spaces available. That's great to see. Wish it was the rule rather than the exception in this city. Edited February 25Feb 25 by CMHOhio
February 26Feb 26 From ODOT, this is what the final phase will look like with the building being redeveloped circled in blue.
February 26Feb 26 16 minutes ago, sono4315 said: From ODOT, this is what the final phase will look like with the building being redeveloped circled in blue. Yuck
February 26Feb 26 18 hours ago, sono4315 said: From ODOT, this is what the final phase will look like with the building being redeveloped circled in blue. I'm trying to figure out how this is going to fit with the Broad St Exit Ramp.... See below:
February 26Feb 26 4 minutes ago, KyleofColumbus said: I'm trying to figure out how this is going to fit with the Broad St Exit Ramp.... See below: I’m trying to figure out why any of this crap is necessary.
February 26Feb 26 8 minutes ago, Pablo said: I believe the Broad St exit ramp goes away. That's very unfortunate. I use that every morning.
February 26Feb 26 34 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: That's very unfortunate. I use that every morning. Yes, unfortunately it will be going away and the feeder street will be built. So annoying the state is spending millions on this nonsense when it could be going to light rail/streetcar. ODOT might have made some changes but here's the final look. Edited February 26Feb 26 by sono4315
February 26Feb 26 13 minutes ago, sono4315 said: Yes, unfortunately it will be going away and the feeder street will be built. So annoying the state is spending millions on this nonsense when it could be going to light rail/streetcar. ODOT might have made some changes but here's the final look. In other OTE news, part of me always wanted this building next to Awol bar to be demolished for redevelopment but it's currently being rehabbed into new apartments. It's now painted a dark grey. Maybe with it being a little older, rent will be a bit lower than market rate which would be a huge plus for the area!
February 26Feb 26 47 minutes ago, sono4315 said: Yes, unfortunately it will be going away and the feeder street will be built. So annoying the state is spending millions on this nonsense when it could be going to light rail/streetcar. ODOT might have made some changes but here's the final look. That looks awful, I really wish the city would push super hard to get that s**t capped. It looks awful
February 27Feb 27 17 hours ago, sono4315 said: In other OTE news, part of me always wanted this building next to Awol bar to be demolished for redevelopment but it's currently being rehabbed into new apartments. It's now painted a dark grey. Maybe with it being a little older, rent will be a bit lower than market rate which would be a huge plus for the area! I've always wanted to live in a motel that's spitting distance from a major highway.
February 27Feb 27 17 hours ago, VintageLife said: That looks awful, I really wish the city would push super hard to get that s**t capped. It looks awful Agreed! The Long street bridge is done very nicely! I wish all of them could either be done like that or the main corridors like Broad, 4th, and High have building caps like the one in the Short North one 670.
February 27Feb 27 I'd be happy with caps and just green space on top. Anything to knit back together what that chasm of a freeway has torn apart.
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