August 21, 2024Aug 21 5 minutes ago, wpcc88 said: But it should be… any time I’ve used it, it’s been stapled and then wrapped inside before windows and doors were installed. When used properly it does help create a barrier from the elements. It’s also not meant in anyway(at least not that I’m aware of) meant to have any thermal insulating properties. Not covering plywood creates more of an atmosphere for water, air, etc to enter a building. *Without being a complete smart a** I do partially agree with you… I know of several examples of poorly installed wraps that do create the issues that you described above. It was why I had a lot of issues with Kaufman early on, seems as though they’ve got their subs in line.
August 22, 2024Aug 22 2 hours ago, wpcc88 said: But it should be… any time I’ve used it, it’s been stapled and then wrapped inside before windows and doors were installed. When used properly it does help create a barrier from the elements. It’s also not meant in anyway(at least not that I’m aware of) meant to have any thermal insulating properties. Not covering plywood creates more of an atmosphere for water, air, etc to enter a building. ZIP, LP, and envirodry all have amazing vapor barrier products.
August 22, 2024Aug 22 2 hours ago, wpcc88 said: *Without being a complete smart a** I do partially agree with you… I know of several examples of poorly installed wraps that do create the issues that you described above. It was why I had a lot of issues with Kaufman early on, seems as though they’ve got their subs in line. I see construction as a whole moving into prefabricated panels for structural, thermal, and fire protection reasons. Tyvek had its days, when we were replacing tar paper, but those days are long gone. It's ran its coarse and there's better technology available. A quality home is the only true affordable home.
August 22, 2024Aug 22 12 hours ago, columbus17 said: A quality home is the only true affordable home. Is that from a commercial!??! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 2024Aug 30 Diehl-Whittaker (8-25-24) Shiloh Baptist Church Hamilton Ave Apartment building Shiloh Baptist Church Mt Vernon Ave Apartment building The Ethan apartment building Preston Pointe apartment building Infill at NE corner of Ohio and Cherry Franklin Crossing at the SW corner of Franklin and Ohio - 9 townhomes, 2 apartments Fran Ryan Center / Former Douglas Elementary School site Interesting comparison of twin apartment buildings at Mound and Oakwood. I don't remember the signage on this renovation which started ~3 years back.
August 30, 2024Aug 30 3 hours ago, NorthShore647 said: Diehl-Whittaker (8-25-24) Shiloh Baptist Church Hamilton Ave Apartment building Shiloh Baptist Church Mt Vernon Ave Apartment building The Ethan apartment building Preston Pointe apartment building Infill at NE corner of Ohio and Cherry Franklin Crossing at the SW corner of Franklin and Ohio - 9 townhomes, 2 apartments Fran Ryan Center / Former Douglas Elementary School site Interesting comparison of twin apartment buildings at Mound and Oakwood. I don't remember the signage on this renovation which started ~3 years back. "FLAT MOUND" is certainly something lol.
August 31, 2024Aug 31 9 hours ago, NorthShore647 said: Interesting comparison of twin apartment buildings at Mound and Oakwood. I don't remember the signage on this renovation which started ~3 years back. Woof, the renovated one is so much worse. Better than sitting abandoned sure, but yeesh what a tacky and regrettable flip I'm very surprised that signage was allowed... might be worth checking with 311 if it's even code compliant
September 4, 2024Sep 4 Hilliard-based developer Equity plans mixed-use project in Columbus' South of Main neighborhood. It's a beautiful church, glad to see it will be reused and not torn down. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/09/04/equity-south-of-main.html Quote Columbus' South of Main neighborhood is heading toward a major revitalization. Hilliard-based Equity plans to redevelop 3 acres at the corner of Main Street and Kelton Avenue where a church, former rectory and school currently sit; as well as several other parcels on the Main Street corridor. The developer plans to add housing and retail to the area. "This is the front door to the South of Main neighborhood," said Steve Wathen, Equity's CEO. Quote Rock of Faith Baptist Church had been in the church building since the 1980s, but the church is not currently in use. Rock of Faith has a partnership stake in the development of the site, Wathen said. The former high school could become affordable housing. And the church will potentially be used as an event center in the evenings and the Rock of Faith parishioners could worship there during the day. Equity is focusing on a few blocks between Miller Avenue to the west, East Main Street to the north, Seymore Avenue to the east and East Fulton to the south. The priority properties include the old farmhouse/Holy Rosary rectory, the former high school and an auto body shop. Wathen said his goal is for some tangible change to happen on these sites in 2025.
September 4, 2024Sep 4 1 hour ago, Pablo said: Hilliard-based developer Equity plans mixed-use project in Columbus' South of Main neighborhood. It's a beautiful church, glad to see it will be reused and not torn down. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/09/04/equity-south-of-main.html That's exciting news. I've always loved that church as well; such beautiful Italianate architecture. Looking at Google Maps, I didn't realize the size of the lot. They could fit some nice multi-family units there along with the redevelopment of the former school and rectory.
October 1, 2024Oct 1 PACT seeking developers to reimagine 9 sites along Taylor Avenue on Near East Side A large swath of the Taylor Avenue corridor on Columbus' Near East Side could be redeveloped. PACT is looking for a developer for nine sites along Taylor Avenue. The sites total 6 acres, said Sheldon Johnson, PACT's executive director. "Taylor Avenue is the entry point to this neighborhood," Johnson said. The organization is seeking requests for expressions of interest from developers. Responses are due Oct. 18 by 5 p.m. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/01/pact-taylor-avenue-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 2024Oct 1 Just now, ColDayMan said: PACT seeking developers to reimagine 9 sites along Taylor Avenue on Near East Side A large swath of the Taylor Avenue corridor on Columbus' Near East Side could be redeveloped. PACT is looking for a developer for nine sites along Taylor Avenue. The sites total 6 acres, said Sheldon Johnson, PACT's executive director. "Taylor Avenue is the entry point to this neighborhood," Johnson said. The organization is seeking requests for expressions of interest from developers. Responses are due Oct. 18 by 5 p.m. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/01/pact-taylor-avenue-redevelopment.html I love that they are wanting to preserve the school building.
October 1, 2024Oct 1 The proposal also looks to preserve the former Lemmon Pharmacy at Mt. Vernon and Taylor. I think this is a cool old building. Money has been spent to stabilize the building, probably a new roof.
October 1, 2024Oct 1 16 minutes ago, Pablo said: The proposal also looks to preserve the former Lemmon Pharmacy at Mt. Vernon and Taylor. I think this is a cool old building. Money has been spent to stabilize the building, probably a new roof. That’s amazing and hopefully someone is smart enough to be able to incorporate that. I miss corner buildings that have the little cut out, they just fit into the areas so much better. Edited October 1, 2024Oct 1 by VintageLife
October 2, 2024Oct 2 16 hours ago, Pablo said: The proposal also looks to preserve the former Lemmon Pharmacy at Mt. Vernon and Taylor. I think this is a cool old building. Money has been spent to stabilize the building, probably a new roof. I'm just here for those downspouts.
October 2, 2024Oct 2 Group Seeking Developers to Transform Several Key Sites Along Taylor Avenue Plans are moving forward to redevelop several key properties on the Near East Side. PACT, the neighborhood organization started over a decade ago by the City of Columbus, Ohio State University and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, is soliciting proposals from developers to build on nine different sites. Clustered along the Taylor Avenue corridor, the parcels all together add up to about about six acres of land. Some of them have existing buildings on them and some don’t. The group sent out a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) in August outlining its expectations and preferences for what might get built on each of the parcels, including which of the existing buildings should be prioritized for preservation and which most likely need to be demolished. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/group-seeking-developers-to-transform-several-key-sites-along-taylor-avenue-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 4, 2024Oct 4 Metropolitan Holdings’ Ogden apartments add to growing stretch of Long Street New apartments on Columbus' Near East Side are ready for tenants. The Ogden, a three-story development with about 3,000 square feet of commercial space and 72 apartments at 795 E. Long St., was recently completed by developer Metropolitan Holdings. The $11.2 million development has been in the works since 2017, when Metropolitan Holdings started acquiring land on the block. There was an old gas station where the apartments stand today, a historical image of which appears inside the building and on a mural on the exterior. "We tried to recognize the history of the neighborhood in the design and decor," Joseph McCabe, vice president of development, told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/03/ogden-apartments-near-east-side.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 4, 2024Oct 4 First Look: Ogden Apartments The Ogden is now open at 815 E. Long St. on the Near East Side. The four-story building holds 72 apartments and will soon be home to longtime neighborhood fixture Creole Kitchen. Developed by Metropolitan Holdings, the building occupies the south side of Long Street, between Garfield Avenue and Talmadge Street. The site for years was occupied by an empty gas station, and at one time was the primary home of Los Potosinos food truck (which now has a brick and mortar business down the street). Allison Adams, Special Projects Manager for Metropolitan Holdings, said that the team behind Creole Kitchen is currently working through the city’s permit process and hopes to begin construction on their ground floor space before the end of the year. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-ogden-apartments-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 4, 2024Oct 4 15 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: First Look: Ogden Apartments The Ogden is now open at 815 E. Long St. on the Near East Side. The four-story building holds 72 apartments and will soon be home to longtime neighborhood fixture Creole Kitchen. Developed by Metropolitan Holdings, the building occupies the south side of Long Street, between Garfield Avenue and Talmadge Street. The site for years was occupied by an empty gas station, and at one time was the primary home of Los Potosinos food truck (which now has a brick and mortar business down the street). Allison Adams, Special Projects Manager for Metropolitan Holdings, said that the team behind Creole Kitchen is currently working through the city’s permit process and hopes to begin construction on their ground floor space before the end of the year. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-ogden-apartments-bw1/ Metropolitan holdings seem to do pretty decent work. This the yardley and triumph all look good to me. Hopefully this type of style can fill in all over the east side. Edited October 4, 2024Oct 4 by VintageLife
October 4, 2024Oct 4 3 hours ago, VintageLife said: Metropolitan holdings seem to do pretty decent work. This the yardley and triumph all look good to me. Hopefully this type of style can fill in all over the east side. Wish we could get the downspouts off of the front facade but otherwise yes completely agree
October 4, 2024Oct 4 3 minutes ago, NW24HX said: Wish we could get the downspouts off of the front facade but otherwise yes completely agree At least they kind of blend in and look like an element of design. They don’t need to be on the front though, but at least they designed them in decently.
October 5, 2024Oct 5 7 hours ago, VintageLife said: Metropolitan holdings seem to do pretty decent work. This the yardley and triumph all look good to me. Hopefully this type of style can fill in all over the east side. I’m excited about the Creole kitchen. Great to see more retail on Long!
October 5, 2024Oct 5 I like the building and hope the streetscape gets more natural elements. There appears to be planting areas for maybe three trees? That will make the street more inviting for pedestrians. Seems like there could be more though. Edited October 5, 2024Oct 5 by Bryan2Cbus
October 5, 2024Oct 5 12 hours ago, Bryan2Cbus said: I like the building and hope the streetscape gets more natural elements. There appears to be planting areas for maybe three trees? That will make the street more inviting for pedestrians. Seems like there could be more though. I agree! I was visiting the area and realized how dramatic that section of a Long Street has changed but a little underwhelmed by zero presence of shade trees. Each development only has planters along the sidewalk with low growing plants. I feel like there is room for potential to put some shade trees.
October 5, 2024Oct 5 11 minutes ago, sono4315 said: I agree! I was visiting the area and realized how dramatic that section of a Long Street has changed but a little underwhelmed by zero presence of shade trees. Each development only has planters along the sidewalk with low growing plants. I feel like there is room for potential to put some shade trees. I guess the positive is that trees can always be added at some point.
October 8, 2024Oct 8 21 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: More from the Diehl-Whittaker site at Long St and Hamilton Ave Damn that thing flew up, I haven’t been over that way, I didn’t realize it was that high already
October 9, 2024Oct 9 3 hours ago, VintageLife said: Damn that thing flew up, I haven’t been over that way, I didn’t realize it was that high already Still has another level to go I believe....
October 9, 2024Oct 9 26 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Still has another level to go I believe.... The little clock tower part makes it more of a 7 story from the renderings. Hopefully they still have all that on it.
October 9, 2024Oct 9 13 minutes ago, VintageLife said: The little clock tower part makes it more of a 7 story from the renderings. Hopefully they still have all that on it. Meleca is an amazing architect
October 9, 2024Oct 9 It'll be a nice gateway into the neighborhood. I'm impressed how E. Long is redeveloping.
October 9, 2024Oct 9 11 minutes ago, Pablo said: It'll be a nice gateway into the neighborhood. I'm impressed how E. Long is redeveloping. Agreed. Excited to see continual development all the way to Bexley.
October 13, 2024Oct 13 Few more from Preston Pointe on E Main Looks like the old Church's Chicken building at Main and Kelton may be coming down soon as well
October 17, 2024Oct 17 Maroon Arts Group Opens the Doors at The Pythian As the Pythian Temple nears its 100th anniversary next year, a new era for the building is about to begin. Local nonprofit Maroon Arts Groups (MAG) entered into an agreement to purchase the Near East Side building in 2021, and after three years of work on the project, opened the doors to the public during an open house event yesterday. “We entered into the purchase agreement in 2021 and we finished the purchase in November of 2023 and it was a journey,” explained MAG founder and board chair Sheri Neale. “It was a rough experience, but we got it done. We had a lot of the right people showing us and helping us on how to get through the process.” Located at 867 Mount Vernon Avenue in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood, the nearly 27,000 square foot building was originally constructed in 1925 by a black fraternal club as a community gathering space. Most notably, the four story building is home to the Pythian Theater, a 444-seat performing arts space, as well as a third story ballroom, administrative offices and other gathering spaces that will undergo renovation by MAG in the coming years. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/maroon-arts-group-opens-the-doors-at-the-pythian-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 22, 2024Oct 22 First Look: The Ethan Opens on East Main The first residents have moved into The Ethan, a new four-story apartment building at 1179. E. Main St. The 85-unit building was developed by a joint venture made up of Peak 10 Group, F & W Properties and Gallas-Zadeh Development. Clare Brofford of F & W Properties was part of the development team and is also part of the property management team that is now in the process of leasing up the building. During a recent tour of the building, she said that the property is about 13 percent leased, and that the response from potential tenants has been positive so far. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-the-ethan-opens-on-east-main-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 22, 2024Oct 22 There's space for so much infill on E Main. Hope this type of development continues!
October 22, 2024Oct 22 4 hours ago, Pablo said: There's space for so much infill on E Main. Hope this type of development continues! With BRT it definitely will
October 22, 2024Oct 22 22 hours ago, ColDayMan said: First Look: The Ethan Opens on East Main The first residents have moved into The Ethan, a new four-story apartment building at 1179. E. Main St. The 85-unit building was developed by a joint venture made up of Peak 10 Group, F & W Properties and Gallas-Zadeh Development. Clare Brofford of F & W Properties was part of the development team and is also part of the property management team that is now in the process of leasing up the building. During a recent tour of the building, she said that the property is about 13 percent leased, and that the response from potential tenants has been positive so far. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-the-ethan-opens-on-east-main-bw1/ This past Sunday at the Ethan
October 23, 2024Oct 23 21 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: This past Sunday at the Ethan I think it’s crazy they didn’t add at least one commercial space in this building. Hopefully the trend along main isn’t just apartments, and that new builds will start including it.
October 24, 2024Oct 24 Near East Side projects bring hundreds of apartments, new life for underutilized properties Columbus' Near East Side continues to evolve into a more dense, mixed-income community. Near East Side neighborhoods have seen an uptick of new investment and redevelopment in the past decade, including a first-of-its-kind development and other initiatives that bring community spaces and amenities to the area. Projects we're watching on the Near East Side include: ...below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/24/projects-to-watch-near-east-side.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 25, 2024Oct 25 Trolley is a disappointment as expected. It was all great until the vinyl went up.
November 5, 2024Nov 5 56 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Took a quick loop around the Diehl-Whittaker site earlier while in KL It doesn't seem to be matching the plans. It looks much flatter... Not happy.
November 18, 2024Nov 18 On 11/5/2024 at 1:06 PM, columbus17 said: It doesn't seem to be matching the plans. It looks much flatter... Not happy. It seems to all be there, will just have to wait and see the final project though. Once the outer material is added, it should change the look a lot.
November 19, 2024Nov 19 I think they might be referring to the roofline, specifically the crown with the clock looks compressed down. The renderings show the distance between the top of the clock and the top row of windows to be more than twice the hight of what the current building is showing. The crown definitely looks like it lost half its height. Hopefully the end product will reflect the renderings more that what we are seeing now. Hopefully they aren't pulling a LC and changing the design and hoping not to get noticed.
November 19, 2024Nov 19 Wonder how hard it will be to maintain a large clock like the one in the rendering? Here's a shot so you can see it from interstate 71.
November 19, 2024Nov 19 1 hour ago, sono4315 said: Wonder how hard it will be to maintain a large clock like the one in the rendering? Here's a shot so you can see it from interstate 71. We're looking more and more like a bigger city now!
November 19, 2024Nov 19 Grocery Co-Op Being Planned for Near East Side Residents on the Near East Side of Columbus have received mailers in recent weeks informing them of a new grocery co-op project that is currently being researched for the communities of the area. Dubbed the “Bronzeville Food Co-op”, the program aims to bring a grocery store featuring high quality products. A grocery store option has long been in the works at Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT), one of the area’s nonprofit partners listed on the Bronzeville Food Co-Op website. The community blueprint released by the organization in 2013 outlined the need for a grocery store on the Near East side. But while other parts of the blueprint have been actualized over the past decade — from community programming to housing stabilization to residential development — the grocery store remains a missing component. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/grocery-co-op-being-planned-for-near-east-side-we1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 5, 2024Dec 5 I have a feeling this will be in the basement of the Diehl Whittaker build. Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge to open in Columbus, Atlanta in 2025 A Cincinnati-based jazz bar and wine lounge is expanding to Columbus in 2025. The Columbus location will open in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. An address for the bar was not disclosed.
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