April 25, 20232 yr Remember this from the list of local projects that were awarded brownfield remediation funds in the last round: "LDG Multifamily, LLC/Project Name, 3515 E. Main Street/ $5.6 million(awarded for cleanup) This property has been the site of a family-owned salvage yard since the 1930s. Three warehouse buildings remain on the site and are still used for current salvage operations but would require extensive remediation prior to redevelopment. Cleanup on the site includes removal of contaminated soil on the property. After remediation, the site will be redeveloped as workforce and market-rate housing along a prominent corridor in Whitehall." That's the Wirthman Salvage Yard site (on E Main St across from the upcoming Enclave on Main project at Main and Maplewood). I was told last week that if things behind the scenes keep moving along as smoothly as they are now, cleanup at 3515 E Main could start as soon as June/July! More positive news for Whitehall is great to see!
May 22, 20232 yr On 6/11/2021 at 10:29 AM, NorthShore647 said: Affordable-housing apartment complex in the works for Whitehall Gary Seman Jr. - ThisWeek News - June 9, 2021 "The $25 million Enclave on Main project is a 4-story, 102-unit apartment complex set to occupy the corner of Main Street and Maplewood Avenue. The Woda Cooper Cos. Inc., based in Columbus' Brewery District, is seeking a rezoning of three contiguous properties – 3540 E. Main St. and 739 and 721 Maplewood Ave. – from residential and general commerce to multifamily. ... 'The city is committed to ensuring that as Whitehall redevelops underused properties, we do so in a way that supports the diverse needs of our community,' said Zach Woodruff, director of development and public service for the city. 'So, while we're happy to welcome new market-rate developments, like the Broadwood and Norton Crossing apartments, we're also pursuing affordable and workforce solutions to provide new housing opportunities to a wider range of income levels.'" Heavy machinery gathering at Main and Maplewood!
May 22, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, CbusOrBust said: Heavy machinery gathering at Main and Maplewood! I want this same photo recreated but replace the actual heavy machinery with a Tonka truck with the caption "Work has started!".
May 26, 20232 yr On 11/10/2022 at 8:47 AM, amped91 said: Flavor 91 Burger Bistro owners have plans to branch into affordable housing “A Whitehall restauranteur has plans to branch into affordable housing. Freweini Abraha, who co-owns Flavor 91 Bistro with her children Winta and Moses Hayelom, plans to build a three or four-story apartment building behind her restaurant with as many as 36 apartments. Abraha is in the first cohort of the Emerging Developers Accelerator Program, or EDAP. The developer plans to add two more storefronts to the Flavor 91 building. The restaurant also is in the process of getting a facelift, which will be finished at the end of the year. Work is planned to start on the apartments sometime next year, Abraha said.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/11/10/flavor-91-burger-bistro.html We ate at Flavor 91 for lunch today. While we were there, Moses (one of the co-owners) gave me a little update on the apartments they're planning on building behind the restaurant. He said they've already gained approval and are currently in the process of designing the room layout of the apartments. Because of sewer capacity, the city of Whitehall would only approve 28 apartments on site rather than the 36 originally planned. He said they hope to break ground in about a year.
June 6, 20232 yr Had a chance to get back on the entire site at the newly dubbed Rockwell District (at Broad & Hamilton) a little earlier- Cleanup of the western part of the site (where all the housing was) appears mostly complete. Looks like they've just started pouring curbs and sidewalks The eastern part of the site is moving along nicely as well. It looks like they've started building the water portion of the new park. These are looking east from the middle of the site- (Where the water is now is where the Four Seasons Golf Dome used to stand)
June 24, 20231 yr Refreshing quote of the week: Q- "I’ve heard you say that there are a million more people coming to Central Ohio, and you want them all to live in Whitehall. Why does the city embrace population growth while some other communities fear it?" A- "I don’t understand people who go to a community and then want to close the door behind them. In Whitehall, we’re anti-NIMBY. We’re YIMBY. We’re going to bring people along with us and we’re going to challenge the NIMBYism. We want Whitehall to be the community of first choice for everyone, regardless of your family structure, your ethnicity, your lot in life, your employment, any of that." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/06/23/whitehall-city-administrator-zach-woodruff.html
June 24, 20231 yr 17 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: Refreshing quote of the week: Q- "I’ve heard you say that there are a million more people coming to Central Ohio, and you want them all to live in Whitehall. Why does the city embrace population growth while some other communities fear it?" A- "I don’t understand people who go to a community and then want to close the door behind them. In Whitehall, we’re anti-NIMBY. We’re YIMBY. We’re going to bring people along with us and we’re going to challenge the NIMBYism. We want Whitehall to be the community of first choice for everyone, regardless of your family structure, your ethnicity, your lot in life, your employment, any of that." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/06/23/whitehall-city-administrator-zach-woodruff.html Hopefully they start to build better multi use buildings and areas. Whitehall could be a very walkable nice little city.
August 2, 20231 yr Woda Cooper proposes $29M affordable housing project in Whitehall “Woda Cooper Cos. is proposing a new affordable housing project in Whitehall. The Columbus-based company plans to demolish a single-story office/retail building at 3540 E. Main St. to make way for the development, called The Enclave on Main. It would also tear down warehouse buildings on the north end of the site. The estimated $29 million project would deliver 102 units of affordable housing to the area. The apartment units would be housed in a new four-story building on East Main, which is the primary entryway into Whitehall. The one-to-three bedroom units will measure between 688 square feet and 1,133 square feet, and will be available to renters between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Rents for each tenant will range from $408 to $1,209 per month, which is made possible by various subsidies tied to the project.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/02/the-enclave-on-main-affordable-housing-whitehall.html
August 2, 20231 yr 5 minutes ago, TIm said: Giving off some serious Hampton Inn vibes. It's Woda Cooper, are we really surprised?
August 2, 20231 yr 7 minutes ago, columbus17 said: It's Woda Cooper, are we really surprised? I can't say I know my local developers like they're members of a local sports team haha. I can spot an NRI, but that's about it.
August 2, 20231 yr 1 minute ago, TIm said: I can't say I know my local developers like they're members of a local sports team haha. I can spot an NRI, but that's about it. There's very few decent local developers these days but there's some really bad ones like NRI.
August 2, 20231 yr 5 minutes ago, columbus17 said: There's very few decent local developers these days but there's some really bad ones like NRI. And we live in 2023 so you'll only ever really hear about the bad ones! Positivity apparently doesn't get clicks or something.
August 2, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, TIm said: And we live in 2023 so you'll only ever really hear about the bad ones! Positivity apparently doesn't get clicks or something. I think Gravity, Hilton Tower, Wood Cos. in the SN, Bridge Park, PNC Tower, etc. all have gotten great publicity. But it is highly important to shame bad development as a hindrance it doesn't happen again. It's a balance.
August 2, 20231 yr Affordable doesn't have to actually look cheap, and yet so many of these projects do.
August 2, 20231 yr Agreed. Even though this isn't great, it's way better than what's coming to Whitehall. Affordable housing in Calgary "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 2, 20231 yr 4 hours ago, columbus17 said: There's very few decent local developers these days but there's some really bad ones like NRI. I would disagree. NRI might not venture much outside the [brick] box but their builds are *generally* solid with good materials and not EIFS or crappy composite panels that warp and deteriorate on day 1. Sure, not striking, but I would say NRI is not a really bad developer by any means. And with some exceptions, they do use the land they develop efficiently, even if it's not truly maximized in terms of height. Edited August 2, 20231 yr by DTCL11
August 2, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, DTCL11 said: I would disagree. NRI might not venture much outside the [brick] box but their builds are *generally* solid with good materials and not EIFS or crappy composite panels that warp and deteriorate on day 1. Sure, not striking, but I would say NRI is not a really bad developer by any means. And with some exceptions, they do use the land they develop efficiently, even if it's not truly maximized in terms of height. Bad in interest I should say - no, they do make quality stuff I will give them that. Design+purpose Kaufman is great for example, but their construction is so cheap its unreal.
August 3, 20231 yr 16 hours ago, jonoh81 said: Affordable doesn't have to actually look cheap, and yet so many of these projects do. You're absolutely right. It's kinda sad that if you see a residential looking building with no balconies it's either a hotel, senior living or affordable housing.
August 6, 20231 yr On 8/2/2023 at 4:32 PM, ColDayMan said: Agreed. Even though this isn't great, it's way better than what's coming to Whitehall. Affordable housing in Calgary Yeah, but Canadians are godless socialists…. joking, of course. Just returned from Toronto…wowza.
August 23, 20231 yr Infrastructure work continues at the Rockwell District (at Broad & Hamilton) Crews have recently began pouring some of the streets throughout the site And new intersections are being built around the site, like this one on Hamilton Rd
September 11, 20231 yr On 8/2/2023 at 12:50 PM, amped91 said: Woda Cooper proposes $29M affordable housing project in Whitehall “Woda Cooper Cos. is proposing a new affordable housing project in Whitehall. The Columbus-based company plans to demolish a single-story office/retail building at 3540 E. Main St. to make way for the development, called The Enclave on Main. It would also tear down warehouse buildings on the north end of the site. The estimated $29 million project would deliver 102 units of affordable housing to the area. The apartment units would be housed in a new four-story building on East Main, which is the primary entryway into Whitehall. The one-to-three bedroom units will measure between 688 square feet and 1,133 square feet, and will be available to renters between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Rents for each tenant will range from $408 to $1,209 per month, which is made possible by various subsidies tied to the project.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/08/02/the-enclave-on-main-affordable-housing-whitehall.html Dirt moving at the Enclave on Main site at Main & Maplewood
September 25, 20231 yr The Speedway at Broad and Hamilton is coming down today ahead of upcoming construction at the Rockwell District
September 25, 20231 yr Enclave on Main at Main & Maplewood And across the street, the Wirthman Salvage Yard is now permanently closed ahead of site cleanup. This site, where more housing is planned, was recently awarded $5.6 million in brownfield remediation funds
October 30, 20231 yr Affordable Housing Coming to Main Street Corridor in Whitehall As Central Ohio continues to experience unprecedented growth, Whitehall leaders are focused on creating more affordable housing for the ballooning population. The Enclave at Main is the latest example of these efforts. The $25-million, four-story, 102-unit affordable multifamily community at 3540 E. Main St. is a direct result of Whitehall’s visionary initiative, the Whitehall Works Development Blueprint, adopted in 2019. “This initiative was created to guide the future of growth and community development within the City of Whitehall for the next 10 to 20 years,” said Jonathan D. McKay, vice president of development at Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. “The Enclave on Main development is situated along the East Main Street corridor, which was a focus of the plan to attract investment and redevelopment. It is a direct result of the local community’s vision.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/affordable-housing-coming-to-main-street-corridor-in-whitehall-ca1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 31, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: Affordable Housing Coming to Main Street Corridor in Whitehall As Central Ohio continues to experience unprecedented growth, Whitehall leaders are focused on creating more affordable housing for the ballooning population. The Enclave at Main is the latest example of these efforts. The $25-million, four-story, 102-unit affordable multifamily community at 3540 E. Main St. is a direct result of Whitehall’s visionary initiative, the Whitehall Works Development Blueprint, adopted in 2019. “This initiative was created to guide the future of growth and community development within the City of Whitehall for the next 10 to 20 years,” said Jonathan D. McKay, vice president of development at Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. “The Enclave on Main development is situated along the East Main Street corridor, which was a focus of the plan to attract investment and redevelopment. It is a direct result of the local community’s vision.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/affordable-housing-coming-to-main-street-corridor-in-whitehall-ca1/ Such an ugly building, but I’m glad to see more affordable housing going up. Woda Coopers designs make me a little worried about what they will do to the interior of the YMCA building. Hopefully they have someone else helping them.
December 17, 20231 yr Infrastructure projects continue across the Rockwell District at Broad and Hamilton. The main connectors on site are now passable, so I was able to enter at the main entrance off of Broad and take it over and exit the development on Hamilton Rd. for the first time. Although vertical construction hasn't started yet, the difference from just a few years ago when it was Woodcliff Condominiums is already quite drastic. I didn't realize until yesterday that the Rockwell District will be fully integrated into the adjacent Whitehall Community Park. Link for reference: https://development.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/2023-0223-city-of-whitehall-and-partners-kickoff-300-million-redevelopment-and-revitalization-of-major-gateway-at-east-broad-street-and-north-hamilton-road Main entrance off of Broad St: Main entrance off of Hamilton Rd: Whitehall Community Park:
January 23, 20241 yr On 12/16/2023 at 1:26 PM, CbusOrBust said: Elevator cores rising at the Enclave on Main site Enclave on Main
August 29, 2024Aug 29 Long-awaited Whitehall project could start this year on former Woodcliff condo site "Construction could begin this fall on redeveloping the former Woodcliff condominium site on the corner of Hamilton Road and East Broad Street in Whitehall. The 50-acre site was prepped for development last year, when the last of 317 dilapidated condos were demolished on the property. In place of the condos, a $250-million mixed-use development called the Rockwell District is planned. The site was cleared and the main entrance into the site off Hamilton Road has been built, along with sidewalks and infrastructure into the property. The project would be built in three phases. The first would include 360 apartments and 18,000 square feet of retail space on the southwest corner of the site, where Broad and Hamilton meet. Including additional phases, the development could eventually include 1,000 residences, 75,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, along with some office space, all connected to the 80-acre Whitehall Community Park next door." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2024/08/29/whitehalls-woodcliff-condo-redevelopment-could-start-this-year/74923246007/
December 14, 2024Dec 14 Came to Whitehall for a basketball game tonight and thought I'd get a quick look at the Enclave on Main while here. Unfortunately, it was damn near dark before I made it. 🥴 And a couple from the back
February 4Feb 4 3 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: Enclave on Main From Main & Maplewood Drove by this the other day and it doesn’t really look great along one of the main city corridors. Hopefully it leads to some better development in the area though.
February 12Feb 12 Momentum seems to be building at the Rockwell District project at Hamilton and Broad
May 1May 1 $30M housing development Enclave on Main opens in WhitehallA new housing community has opened in Whitehall.Enclave on Main, a nearly $30 million project co-developed by Woda Cooper Companies and Impact Community Action, held a grand opening ceremony this week. The affordable housing development, located at 3540 E. Main St., was announced nearly two years ago.The 102-unit apartment complex is reserved for renters earning 30% to 80% of the area median income. Rents range from $435 to $1,240 per month, depending on the size of the unit.More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/04/30/enclave-on-main-affordable-housing-whitehall.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 21May 21 Hundreds of new apartments planned for site of former auto yard in WhitehallAn affordable housing development is planned for a former automotive salvage yard in Whitehall.LDG Development recently acquired the Wirthman Brothers site at the corner of East Main Street and Barnett Road. The Louisville-based housing developer bought the property for $2.1 million, property records show. NAI Ohio Equities Vice President Joe Menninger also was involved in the sale of the property, according to a press release.The nearly 13-acre site will be redeveloped into a multifamily complex with 316 units in two buildings. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units will be reserved for residents making an average of 60% of the area median income, which equates to $41,700 per year for a one-person household.More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/05/20/wirthman-yard-affordable-housing-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 21May 21 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird section was in the very middle of the junkyard. I know this.
May 31May 31 Housing Planned for Green Line-Adjacent Industrial SiteA plan to bring affordable housing to a former salvage yard in Whitehall is moving forward. The 15-acre site at 3515 E. Main St., home to Wirthman Brothers Salvage Yard for decades, was recently bought by Louisville-based firm LDG Development for $2.1 million.The company, which received an Ohio Department of Development grant to clean up the site in 2022, plans to build a 316-unit apartment complex on the parcel. The project will contain a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and will be affordable for tenants earning 60 percent of the area median income (which is about $50,000 a year for a two-person household).“This project was complex and years in the making, but it’s a significant achievement for everyone involved,” said Joe Menninger of Ohio Equities, who had been working with the Wirthman family since 2021 to sell the property, according to a press release. “It addresses the city’s urgent need for housing while also remediating a site with environmental challenges – a true win-win.”More below:https://columbusunderground.com/housing-planned-for-green-line-adjacent-industrial-site-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 1Jun 1 22 hours ago, ColDayMan said:Housing Planned for Green Line-Adjacent Industrial SiteA plan to bring affordable housing to a former salvage yard in Whitehall is moving forward. The 15-acre site at 3515 E. Main St., home to Wirthman Brothers Salvage Yard for decades, was recently bought by Louisville-based firm LDG Development for $2.1 million.The company, which received an Ohio Department of Development grant to clean up the site in 2022, plans to build a 316-unit apartment complex on the parcel. The project will contain a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and will be affordable for tenants earning 60 percent of the area median income (which is about $50,000 a year for a two-person household).“This project was complex and years in the making, but it’s a significant achievement for everyone involved,” said Joe Menninger of Ohio Equities, who had been working with the Wirthman family since 2021 to sell the property, according to a press release. “It addresses the city’s urgent need for housing while also remediating a site with environmental challenges – a true win-win.”More below:https://columbusunderground.com/housing-planned-for-green-line-adjacent-industrial-site-bw1/couple of the smaller structures at the Wirthman site on E Main o EditA couple of the smaller structures are down at the Wirthman site on E Main- demolition of the larger structures should begin soon
June 1Jun 1 38 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said:A couple of the smaller structures are down at the Wirthman site on E Main- demolition of the larger structures should begin soonThis will make for a nice little gateway into Whitehall along Main street.
June 1Jun 1 Whitehall could double their density and still be lower than the 43202 zip code. I see lots of opportunities for growth.
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