April 19, 20232 yr 15-Story Short North Building Approved by Commission The commission supported the final height of the building (108 feet), and at the April 17 meeting unanimously voted to approve both the demolition of the existing building and the design of the new one. Don’t expect work to start on the project any time soon, though. “We have a few years of planning and utility relocation ahead of us,” said Tyler Puhl, Wood Companies VP, adding, “interest rates and financing availability will also play a big role in start time.” He also said that the final unit count could potentially change with time as apartment layouts are adjusted.
April 19, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, Htsguy said: ^108 feet and it is 15 stories?????? I’m thinking that is a typo, the original plan called for 180’ and I don’t remember them going lower. Edited April 19, 20232 yr by VintageLife
April 19, 20232 yr Hate that this will be several years away from beginning construction, but it will be a great addition when finished.
April 19, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, VintageLife said: 15-Story Short North Building Approved by Commission The commission supported the final height of the building (108 feet), and at the April 17 meeting unanimously voted to approve both the demolition of the existing building and the design of the new one. Don’t expect work to start on the project any time soon, though. “We have a few years of planning and utility relocation ahead of us,” said Tyler Puhl, Wood Companies VP, adding, “interest rates and financing availability will also play a big role in start time.” He also said that the final unit count could potentially change with time as apartment layouts are adjusted. Is that the official rendering?
April 19, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, Toddguy said: Is that the official rendering? Yes it is, I should have added these from the article. Final Approved Design: original render Edited April 19, 20232 yr by VintageLife
April 19, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Yes it is, I should have added these from the article. Final Approved Design: original render I like the first one-final approved design-better. * I should have been able to automatically tell because of the elimination of the taller non-residential floors not being in the new design...oh well. I really like it a lot. Edited April 19, 20232 yr by Toddguy
April 19, 20232 yr My one wish (not a criticism) is if they were going full art deco, some sort of pinnacle type feature such as a clock tower, lighted sculpture etc. This is likely to be the tallest building in the Short North, at least in the hub of the SN and a bit of a beacon would be fun.
April 19, 20232 yr 34 minutes ago, Toddguy said: I like the first one-final approved design-better. * I should have been able to automatically tell because of the elimination of the taller non-residential floors not being in the new design...oh well. I really like it a lot. I disagree, I think the new design is way way better. The transition from the Hubbard restaurant building looks ways better on the final design. Either way a 15 story in the short north is amazing and I hope it’s closer to 2 years and not 10 ha. Edited April 19, 20232 yr by VintageLife
April 19, 20232 yr I checked the agenda for the commission meeting and it is supposed to be 180’ not 108’
April 19, 20232 yr 51 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I disagree, I think the new design is way way better. The transition from the Hubbard restaurant building looks ways better on the final design. Either way a 15 story in the short north is amazing and I hope it’s closer to 2 years and not 10 ha. The first one meant the first picture-I was referring to the rendering placement-the new one was the first one. So I was in agreement with you-the new one(what we are getting) is way better IMO
April 19, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, Toddguy said: The first one meant the first picture-I was referring to the rendering placement-the new one was the first one. So I was in agreement with you-the new one(what we are getting) is way better IMO Sorry for the misunderstanding haha
April 24, 20232 yr Plans to renovate the 608 N High building are back before the IVC next month. Looks like restaurant on the first floor and office on the second.
April 24, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, amped91 said: Plans to renovate the 608 N High building are back before the IVC next month. Looks like restaurant on the first floor and office on the second. I'm sad that the addition doesn't look like it is happening, but this building getting use is a great thing. Office still seems like a dumb idea, unless they already have an interested company.
April 24, 20232 yr Wonder why they switched from the original plans. I liked those 100x more. Maybe it was too difficult to find a nice restaurant that could take up two stories. I remember they teased that they were in talks with some really big name popular restaurants and I got excited.
April 24, 20232 yr 38 minutes ago, 614love said: Wonder why they switched from the original plans. I liked those 100x more. Maybe it was too difficult to find a nice restaurant that could take up two stories. I remember they teased that they were in talks with some really big name popular restaurants and I got excited. I thought the top was going to be offices? I don’t remember a two story restaurant space, but I might just not remember.
April 25, 20232 yr 21 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I thought the top was going to be offices? I don’t remember a two story restaurant space, but I might just not remember. From this CU article, it sounds like you’re right: https://columbusunderground.com/renovation-plan-floated-for-short-north-building-bw1/ I do think I prefer the original proposal, though.
April 25, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, 614love said: Wonder why they switched from the original plans. I liked those 100x more. Maybe it was too difficult to find a nice restaurant that could take up two stories. I remember they teased that they were in talks with some really big name popular restaurants and I got excited. I think you’re thinking of the renovation by Woods Companies up the street in the old Monarch bar location. They also backed down on their renovation from a two story restaurant with a roof and teased a big name - but then Covid hit
April 25, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, smjjms said: I think you’re thinking of the renovation by Woods Companies up the street in the old Monarch bar location. They also backed down on their renovation from a two story restaurant with a roof and teased a big name - but then Covid hit Good call I for sure was!
May 28, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, Kriegs said: Quick snap of the greenhouse site. Next replace that plaza.
June 1, 20232 yr I was not able to snag a pic but the renovation of the old Level is much more significant than I expected. The entire front half was demo'd which seems like at that point just rebuild the entire building? Unless I'm misunderstanding the scope of work there. Edited June 1, 20232 yr by DTCL11
June 21, 20231 yr 7 hours ago, columbus17 said: Stick frame is just... smh. Cheap… finished it for you 🤣🤣🤣… especially considering how well Gravity seems to have been done
June 21, 20231 yr 44 minutes ago, wpcc88 said: Cheap… finished it for you 🤣🤣🤣… especially considering how well Gravity seems to have been done Yup. Modular can't come fast enough ;)
October 24, 20231 yr On 7/18/2023 at 3:51 PM, Pablo said: ^The Level project has been dormant for several weeks now.... Work has started back up on the Level project!
October 24, 20231 yr After 478,209,162 years of waiting for it to get off the ground, I'm surprised how little we think to document Parkside on Pearl now that it's actually happening.
October 24, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, CbusOrBust said: Work has started back up on the Level project! They presented some facade updates to the Italian Village Commission earlier this month, which likely influenced the delay:
October 24, 20231 yr Is it me or is this alot of work and time for a relatively negligible change in building use and presence?
October 24, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, DTCL11 said: Is it me or is this alot of work and time for a relatively negligible change in building use and presence? Agreed, I’m not sure why they didn’t just throw up a 3 story with really cool design and call it a day. This seems kind of pointless, even though it does look better. Edited October 24, 20231 yr by VintageLife
October 24, 20231 yr It's really baffling, especially compared to the ambition of their other recent proposals and given the fact that I believe there is no tenant signed as of yet It doesn't even necessarily look better to me, just different Edited October 24, 20231 yr by NW24HX
October 25, 20231 yr 5 hours ago, DTCL11 said: Is it me or is this alot of work and time for a relatively negligible change in building use and presence? It's Wood companies. For them, time is never of any importance.
October 25, 20231 yr 4 hours ago, NW24HX said: It's really baffling, especially compared to the ambition of their other recent proposals and given the fact that I believe there is no tenant signed as of yet For what it’s worth, this CBF article includes a quote from Wood Cos. stating that they are about to sign a tenant: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/10/05/short-north-art-gallery-closing-crime-covid.html "Our Short North retail portfolio, as the largest owner of High Street frontage, is the strongest it’s ever been with only two vacant spaces, with one being Hammond Harkins and the other, 700 N. High, is close to a lease signing."
October 25, 20231 yr 10 hours ago, smjjms said: For what it’s worth, this CBF article includes a quote from Wood Cos. stating that they are about to sign a tenant: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/10/05/short-north-art-gallery-closing-crime-covid.html "Our Short North retail portfolio, as the largest owner of High Street frontage, is the strongest it’s ever been with only two vacant spaces, with one being Hammond Harkins and the other, 700 N. High, is close to a lease signing." Per their IVC submission, the facade updates were due to tenant requests. Looks to be a restaurant with dining room and kitchen from the submitted floor plan.
October 25, 20231 yr 12 minutes ago, PizzaScissors said: Per their IVC submission, the facade updates were due to tenant requests. Looks to be a restaurant with dining room and kitchen from the submitted floor plan. Still with they would have put a floor of apartments above it. Seems crazy to basically tear the whole building down to only build the same basic thing.
October 25, 20231 yr I'm really curious about the tenant. Also seems like alot of work, time, and money for a specific tenant. Must be an ironclad, valuable, long term lease or some restaurant Wood assumes will have longevity.
October 25, 20231 yr Could it be the Smith & Wollensky that moved from Easton? I know they said "Downtown" but this is close enough. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 25, 20231 yr 27 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Could it be the Smith & Wollensky that moved from Easton? I know they said "Downtown" but this is close enough. That’s a good guess and I hate it lol
October 26, 20231 yr 7 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Could it be the Smith & Wollensky that moved from Easton? I know they said "Downtown" but this is close enough. That's what I was thinking. Really though, anything other than Cameron Mitchell is all I want to see there
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