Some interesting info from the community meeting mbeaumont[/member] mentioned above:

 

The new building is slated to feature approximately 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail, which Pizzuti would offer to Grandview Mercantile first, if they choose to relocate and reopen there. If not, they said that they’ve already gotten good response for retail demand, and would likely look to secure three to five high-end national retail brands that have no current presence in Ohio. The Joseph office building, developed by Pizzuti, is home to the Short North’s Anthropologie store, which developer Joel Pizzuti said is outselling their Easton store.

 

The proposal shows that the rest of the new building would be devoted to 107 parking spaces — with some of those dedicated specifically for retail use — and 41 luxury condominium units. Pizzuti said that the condos will average 1,600 square feet and will likely average $600,000 to $700,000, with penthouse units priced over $1 million.

 

“We need a 12-story project,” said Pizzuti when discussing their decision on the height. “We’re not proposing 12 and figuring we’ll end up with ten — we need 12 to make this work.”

 

http://www.columbusunderground.com/developer-addresses-concerns-about-12-story-building-with-residents

Bollinger Tower is slated to become a Cambria Suites:

 

Short North’s Bollinger Tower to become Cambria Hotel

Jun 16, 2016, 5:43pm EDT

Evan Weese - Staff reporter - Columbus Business First

 

The 11-story Bollinger Tower in the Short North will become a Cambria Hotel & Suites, it has been revealed.

 

Developers targeting the low-income housing complex for renovation as a hotel have unveiled plans showing what the building may look like with different coloring, signage and a new storefront along High Street.

 

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/06/16/first-look-short-north-s-bollinger-tower-to-become.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/06/16/first-look-short-north-s-bollinger-tower-to-become.html

Meh. Doesn't seem like they are really doing that much...

 

I wish they would bump the podium out for additional retailers. That could create some cool amenity space for the hotel on top looking out over High St as well.

 

Also, Cambria Suites?? Not particularly impressed with that choice of brand.

^My thoughts exactly; this is disappointing

Bollinger Tower Hotel to Get First Review from Commission

 

 

The plan to convert the 11-story Bollinger Tower from affordable senior housing to a hotel will be getting its first review from the Italian Village Commission tomorrow.

 

Submitted renderings show new windows and a fresh coat of paint on the building. They also show a name — Cambria Hotel and Suites, although Michael Schiff of project developer Schiff Capital said that there is still a chance that could change.

 

More below:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/bollinger-tower-hotel-to-get-first-review-from-commission

 

Standard Hall Coming Soon to The Short North

By Walker Evans, Columbus Underground

April 14, 2016 - 10:17 am

 

Last fall we learned that a group of Short North buildings would soon see a historic renovation project, courtesy of local developer Concept Equity.  Today, we’re learning that the first tenant in the new buildings will be Standard Hall — a new restaurant and bar concept from Corso Ventures, which opened The Pint House in 2013 and Forno in 2015.

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The 4,500 square foot restaurant and bar will be housed at 1100 N. High Street, in a building that was once home to the much-beloved music venue known as Little Brothers, which closed in 2007.  Standard Hall would see the space redesigned with an indoor/outdoor aesthetic in mind, and renderings showcase an expanded patio space, which Woogerd said is still very much conceptual and has not yet been approved by the Italian Village Commission.

 

MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/standard-hall-short-north

 

CU reports that the Standard Hall is ready to go with a preview opening today.  Just in time for tonight's Red White and Boom!  Corso really knocks these projects out fast!!  A few sample photos from CU's First Look.  More photos at  http://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-standard-hall:

 

 

Any place that sells popsicles and beer can't be too bad.

Any place that sells popsicles and beer can't be too bad.

 

High class 'Murica!

In "about time!" news...

 

Three-Story Mixed-Use Building Proposed for UDF Site in Short North

 

 

Elford Development has submitted plans to the Italian Village Commission to redevelop the the United Dairy Farmers store and adjacent parking lot at the southeast corner of High Street and First Avenue.

 

The plans call for a three-story building with two small retail storefronts at the southern end of the development, a larger retail space in the middle, and two floors reserved for restaurant use overlooking the corner of High and First.

 

More below:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/three-story-mixed-use-building-proposed-for-udf-site-in-short-north-bw1

^ Great news to see "ye olde UDF" go away.  The only surprise is they're only proposing three stories.  This modest height goes against the recent "tower trend" for High Street proposals in the Short North.

I'm usually a fan of bigger builds, especially right on High St. but I like this development. I also like the office portion. Hope this flies through the IVC. That gravel lot and suburban-style UDF can't be gone soon enough.

I wonder if the new development will include a UDF in one of the retail spaces? The current building is awful, but it's great having a 24-hr convenience store right in the heart of the neighborhood...

Agreed. I'd like to see UDF as part of the new build. They'll still own the site, so I'm hoping that's the plan.

I wonder if the new development will include a UDF in one of the retail spaces? The current building is awful, but it's great having a 24-hr convenience store right in the heart of the neighborhood...

 

I think that was part of the original proposal that UDF would occupy one half of the new ground floor retail space.

The only surprise is they're only proposing three stories.  This modest height goes against the recent "tower trend" for High Street proposals in the Short North.

 

That site is not very deep, as opposed to most of the other higher rise sites.

Are there any other examples of UDF operating in a ground-floor retail space of a mixed-use development?

Not that I can think of.

Offices, retail, restaurant planned in Short North UDF redevelopment

 

 

The United Dairy Farmers convenience store on North High Street in Columbus will be demolished to make way for a mixed-use development more fitting of the city's Short North neighborhood, under a proposal submitted to area commissioners.

 

Elford Development Ltd. is planning a three-story building with 22,230 square feet for offices, first- and second-floor restaurant space and three retail storefronts along the busy stretch of High Street between East Prescott Street and East First Avenue.

 

More below:

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/07/15/first-look-offices-retail-restaurant-planned-in.html

 

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EDIT: Larger version of High Street elevation added

Looks like the Brunner may start construction soon. I noticed the parking lot has been coned off and construction fencing is stockpiled on site. This is a nice infill project.

 

Indeed.  That's a good one.

That's good to hear. I was afraid they were going to wait until Hubbard Park Place was done. They've still got Parkside and 711 N. High in the hopper as well.

Demolition of the two small buildings is underway. Hopefully the Brunner project can transition right into construction after demo is complete.

Work Starting at 3rd and High, Smart Car-Only Parking Nixed by City

 

 

The six-story apartment building that will soon start to rise at the southwest corner of West Third Avenue and North High Street will not feature the smart car-only parking garage that was originally proposed for the project.

 

Adam Trautner, Vice President of The Stonehenge Company, the developer of the project, said that “pushback from the city” led to a redesign of the garage. The original concept called for 35 spaces in the ground-level garage, each about half the length of a normal parking space. At the time, the developer and the project’s architect — Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design — touted the idea as an innovative way to provide some parking within the building’s relatively small footprint.

 

More below:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/work-starting-at-3rd-and-high-smart-car-only-parking-nixed-by-city

^ Glad to see that one finally getting underway.

There's a banner on the south side of the Buttles and High building advertising the new 9 story 711 N. High office building. It states "coming in 2018".

I didn't see anything about it in this thread... I don't know, maybe I missed it. How is the new Donatos doing since adding the new bar with local beers/cocktails? I was the service manager there before I moved to Cleveland. I'm on a totally different career path now but I hope the new building/concept with the bar, exclusive menu and live music is working well and I hope the Short North is really happy with it. Unfortunately, I had to move to Cleveland right before construction on the new location next door, started.

 

You know, in a city with a very high number of transplants (particularly in the Short North) I really hope it's well-received and successful. Donatos is local, invests and donates a lot in Columbus and yet is an extremely large fast-casual restaurant chain. They have twice the sales per unit than the average pizzeria. They now have over 50% of the pizza market-share in Columbus and its a company that started from the bottom, on the south side, a neighborhood which Jane Grote is now dedicated to strengthening. It's a company that became successful because it cares about its customers, its food quality and the development of its workers. It's a company whose flagship restaurant in The Short North is something Columbusites should be EXTREMELY proud of. I really hope that that is reflected in the success of their new location.

 

I haven't been on their payroll in quite some time but I can't help but root for them. I got a lot a lot of management experience and training from them. They were a really good company to work for. Everyone; the CEO, COO, Chairwoman, marketing, catering, accounting, IT --they all treated me like family and cared about my career development. I feel like that is what's so great about the culture of so many successful Columbus-based companies and I love seeing them thrive from having a real mission based on doing good :)

I didn't see anything about it in this thread... I don't know, maybe I missed it. How is the new Donatos doing since adding the new bar with local beers/cocktails? I was the service manager there before I moved to Cleveland. I'm on a totally different career path now but I hope the new building/concept with the bar, exclusive menu and live music is working well and I hope the Short North is really happy with it. Unfortunately, I had to move to Cleveland right before construction on the new location next door, started.

 

You know, in a city with a very high number of transplants (particularly in the Short North) I really hope it's well-received and successful. Donatos is local, invests and donates a lot in Columbus and yet is an extremely large fast-casual restaurant chain. They have twice the sales per unit than the average pizzeria. They now have over 50% of the pizza market-share in Columbus and its a company that started from the bottom, on the south side, a neighborhood which Jane Grote is now dedicated to strengthening. It's a company that became successful because it cares about its customers, its food quality and the development of its workers. It's a company whose flagship restaurant in The Short North is something Columbusites should be EXTREMELY proud of. I really hope that that is reflected in the success of their new location.

 

I haven't been on their payroll in quite some time but I can't help but root for them. I got a lot a lot of management experience and training from them. They were a really good company to work for. Everyone; the CEO, COO, Chairwoman, marketing, catering, accounting, IT --they all treated me like family and cared about my career development. I feel like that is what's so great about the culture of so many successful Columbus-based companies and I love seeing them thrive from having a real mission based on doing good :)

 

I live in the neighborhood and have been there a couple of times since.  When the live music is going it is pretty "packed."  I only say that because they did a very good job with the footprint of their side.  It's not a huge space which is good and gives you the feeling of a "crowded" bar.

I've been there once with live music, maybe when they first started, and it was just about the most awkward thing I've ever experienced. Then again, it might have been the date I was on. But the music was unexpected on like a Thursday and the place was pretty empty.

http://www.columbusunderground.com/12-story-building-proposed-to-replace-grandview-mercantile-in-short-north

 

 

Grandview Mercantile site in Short North could be demolished for 12-story Pizzuti high-rise

 

 

A Columbus developer is planning to build a 12-story high-rise on the site of the Grandview Mercantile Co. furniture store in Short North.

 

Pizzuti Cos. would demolish the existing single-story building and replace it with a 144-foot mix of retail, condos and parking.

 

More below:

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/06/03/grandview-mercantile-site-in-short-north-could-be.html

 

And it is cut to ten floors and all office and retail.  I guess they did not need twelve floors to make it work after all...just cut the floors and change the use. Cut height cut height cut height it is the Columbus way!!!!!

^Normally I'd complain about that, but there's so much non-utilized and underultilized land in this city that height just leads to surface lots across the street.

^Normally I'd complain about that, but there's so much non-utilized and underultilized land in this city that height just leads to surface lots across the street.

 

I don't like the new design as much(from what I could tell). It looks a bit more box-like with only two major sections instead of three. But do they always have to cut the height? Is a ten story box that is more straight up and down better than a more tapered twelve story building? It is just done senselessly it seems. The Chrysler building is taller than the Met-Life Tower-but which is more 'imposing' and would have a bigger impact on any given nearby street? There is just a knee-jerk reaction to height and floors that is often not logical.

That's true. I think developers in Columbus have to overshoot with their proposals then "compromise" later to get the height they actually want.

That's true. I think developers in Columbus have to overshoot with their proposals then "compromise" later to get the height they actually want.

 

I seriously think this is true-particularly outside the official downtown area. But progress is progress...and this building is still progress and I am for it. It will increase density, help overall to connect downtown and OSU, and *hopefully* help to bring about another form of mass transit on or around High between those two nodes. I will not even mention the name of this particular form of mass transit as I may end up with an icepik in my skull from one of the disgruntled 'Villagers' hailing from either side of High.

One has to wonder whether Pizzuti is going for 12 stories with the anticipation of the community organizations involved in scrutinizing the proposal likely demanding its shortening. Taking bets on the final product being a 5-story brick blah; though would loved to be proven wrong.

 

Either way, glad to see the continued vertical ascent of the Short North.

 

Called it:

 

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2016/08/05/plan-for-grandview-mercantile-site-switched-to-retail-offices.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/08/05/pizzuti-cutting-height-of-short-north-project.html

http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-plan-for-grandview-mercantile-calls-for-ten-stories-office-space-and-more-parking-bw1

 

Granted, it's not the 5 story brick box that I half-heartedly predicted. However it's still a reduction in height that really doesn't make much sense.

 

But do they always have to cut the height? Is a ten story box that is more straight up and down better than a more tapered twelve story building? It is just done senselessly it seems. The Chrysler building is taller than the Met-Life Tower-but which is more 'imposing' and would have a bigger impact on any given nearby street? There is just a knee-jerk reaction to height and floors that is often not logical.

 

I personally think that is a fantastic arguing point. My personal thought it that area residents and neighborhood associations see it more as it opening a pandora's box by allowing higher height thresholds (i.e. if we allow a 12 story building, what's to stop the next developer from proposing and building a 14 story building, then a 17 story building, then a 20 story building, etc). Then we're stuck with a 25 story tower in the Short North (as if that would be a bad thing!). I suppose their clairvoyance will prevent us from having an Atlanta-esque skyline stretching from the Brewery District to OSU akin their downtown to Buckhead:

New Plan for Grandview Mercantile Calls for Ten Stories, Office Space, and More Parking

 

 

The Pizzuti Companies have revised their plan for the Grandview Mercantile site in the Short North. The new proposal, which will be reviewed by the Victorian Village Commission at its August 11th meeting, is two stories shorter than the initial design. It would feature over 80,000 square feet of office space, a 164-car parking garage, and about 12,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

 

More below:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-plan-for-grandview-mercantile-calls-for-ten-stories-office-space-and-more-parking-bw1

One has to wonder whether Pizzuti is going for 12 stories with the anticipation of the community organizations involved in scrutinizing the proposal likely demanding its shortening. Taking bets on the final product being a 5-story brick blah; though would loved to be proven wrong.

 

Either way, glad to see the continued vertical ascent of the Short North.

 

Called it:

 

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2016/08/05/plan-for-grandview-mercantile-site-switched-to-retail-offices.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/08/05/pizzuti-cutting-height-of-short-north-project.html

http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-plan-for-grandview-mercantile-calls-for-ten-stories-office-space-and-more-parking-bw1

 

Granted, it's not the 5 story brick box that I half-heartedly predicted. However it's still a reduction in height that really doesn't make much sense.

 

But do they always have to cut the height? Is a ten story box that is more straight up and down better than a more tapered twelve story building? It is just done senselessly it seems. The Chrysler building is taller than the Met-Life Tower-but which is more 'imposing' and would have a bigger impact on any given nearby street? There is just a knee-jerk reaction to height and floors that is often not logical.

 

I personally think that is a fantastic arguing point. My personal thought it that area residents and neighborhood associations see it more as it opening a pandora's box by allowing higher height thresholds (i.e. if we allow a 12 story building, what's to stop the next developer from proposing and building a 14 story building, then a 17 story building, then a 20 story building, etc). Then we're stuck with a 25 story tower in the Short North (as if that would be a bad thing!). I suppose their clairvoyance will prevent us from having an Atlanta-esque skyline stretching from the Brewery District to OSU akin their downtown to Buckhead:

 

The difference is that the actual street level built environment along Peachtree Street from downtown to Buckhead in Atlanta is nothing like the denser, narrower High Street from downtown to OSU. The skyline is less important, the street having denser development connecting downtown and OSU and helping to support maybe a streetcar/some other mass transit and serve as an even more dense and vital connection between the two biggest employment nodes in the city is much more important. In a limited area like along High, and with preserving the decent buildings with character, you can only add density with height-there is no othe way..and 'appropriately designed' taller buildings(maybe with some spacing between them and some tapering) will actually help the neighborhoods on either side along with the street itself, not ruin it. JMHO.

 

Developers and the city also have some responsibility overall in this. Offering only large boxes in brick, concrete, glass or metal-but still bulky looking boxes is not exactly endearing nearby residents to development, is it? Maybe the rules need shaken up and the area needs to be offered something different than the increasingly ever present yuppie box, be it three, six, nine, or twelve floors? -they all start to look the same-like a bland wall. Whatever happened to setbacks?

^Agreed. The Atlanta comparison was more tongue-in-cheek  :-D.

I'm really glad to see office space though - it'll give the neighborhood activity during the day that it's missing.

A much improved proposal for the Bollinger Tower hotel conversion is up for review at the IVC this month. I'd still like to see the addition be at least two stories along High St though...

 

Redevelopment plans for an affordable-housing tower in the Short North include a new twist – the addition of single-story buildings fronting High Street.

 

Under the project’s latest iteration, that will include an extension of the hotel lobby to High Street, rooftop patio, and a companion 1,500-square-foot retail space.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/08/11/first-look-bollinger-tower-addition-proposed-along.html

 

 

A much improved proposal for the Bollinger Tower hotel conversion is up for review at the IVC this month. I'd still like to see the addition be at least two stories along High St though...

 

Redevelopment plans for an affordable-housing tower in the Short North include a new twist – the addition of single-story buildings fronting High Street.

 

Under the project’s latest iteration, that will include an extension of the hotel lobby to High Street, rooftop patio, and a companion 1,500-square-foot retail space.

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/08/11/first-look-bollinger-tower-addition-proposed-along.html

 

 

 

No shocker here but extremely thankful that the commission came through and said we need more from you. 

 

Also of note the Brenner Building was getting pilings under way yesterday.  White Castle should be coming down today or tomorrow, the construction fence is up. 

SO glad to see additions on the Bollinger lawn.

First Look: The Oats & Barley Market

 

 

The brand new Oats & Barley Market has officially soft opened at 970 North High Street in the Short North, offering a boutique shopping experience to residents of Italian Village and Victorian Village as well visitors to the area. The 3,000 square foot store offers fresh produce, prepared foods, wine and beer, and other healthy products.

 

More below:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/oats-and-barley-market

 

 

New market brings essentials, convenience to Short North

 

 

As the look of High Street changes and more office and residential spaces make their way to the Short North, a pair of entrepreneurs sees a population that’s going to need a convenient way to get the basics.

 

“This is a small town within the city,” said Shannon Sano. “We looked in the area and thought, ‘What do they need?’ ”

 

More below:

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/08/23/photosnew-market-brings-essentials-convenience-to.html

Found two new renderings of the currently under construction 6-story Brunner Building on Wood Cos website. Should be a really great addition to the streetscape,

 

 

10-Story Building Proposed for Haiku Site in Short North

 

"A new proposal for the corner of Hubbard and High in the Short North – the current location of local sushi restaurant Haiku – calls for a ten-story mixed-use building with over 50,000 square feet of office space, an 111-key hotel, and a ground-floor restaurant with access to a rooftop bar on the top of the building."

 

 

http://www.columbusunderground.com/ten-story-building-proposed-for-haiku-site-in-short-north-bw1

Interesting. I've never heard of the Moxy Hotel brand before, ... but it seems like a decent fit for the SN (more so than Cambria Suites).

 

I can't imagine that the IVC is going to care much for the proposal though at this height, especially with The Eagle (La Fogata) building next door being only one-story. But it is good to see Crawford Hoying getting into the SN and Downtown markets more, they are ambitious developers who also know how to follow through and get projects done quickly.

Interesting. I've never heard of the Moxy Hotel brand before, ... but it seems like a decent fit for the SN (more so than Cambria Suites).

 

I can't imagine that the IVC is going to care much for the proposal though at this height, especially with The Eagle (La Fogata) building next door being only one-story. But it is good to see Crawford Hoying getting into the SN and Downtown markets more, they are ambitious developers who also know how to follow through and get projects done quickly.

 

There is no way that 1-story lasts too many more years.  It will eventually be replaced too at some point.  I would hate to see IVC want this proposal's height reduced for such a short-sighted reason.  And it wouldn't make much sense, anyway, given that they already approved a 7-story project directly behind the Haiku site at the park.   

More on this...

 

10-story hotel, retail, office complex planned on Haiku site in Short North

 

 

Yet another high-rise is being planned on North High Street in the heart of the Short North.

 

Crawford Hoying Development Partners LLC is proposing a 10-story hotel and office complex on the site of the Haiku restaurant and adjacent surface parking lot at High Street and Hubbard Avenue.

 

More below:

www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/09/07/10-story-hotel-retail-office-complex-planned-on.html

Another updated design for the Pizzuti project at 1st and High, program remains the same: retail, parking garage, and offices.

 

 

http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-design-to-be-presented-for-10-story-building-at-grandview-mercantile-site-bw1