January 28, 200520 yr That Olentangy Village is in a good location, I looked at it when I thought I was going to move last year. http://www.olentangyvillage.com/ the rents were too expensive for me though... I can't wait til I can afford someplace nice
January 28, 200520 yr In a previous life, Olentangy Commons was an amusement park as well. http://www.olentangyvillage.com/general_history.htm
January 31, 200520 yr Well this is pretty disappointing. So it would have been 180 ft...it really would not have detracted from the landscape of the North Market area. Reducing the individual floor height from 13 to 9 feet also takes away what would have been a unique selling point compared to other residential buildings in the area. Hopefully the proponents don't get too discouraged. More changes in the works for North Market condos Brian R. Ball The Columbus Historic Resources Commission wants the developer of a proposed condo tower near the North Market to try again to make the 80-unit project fit into the neighborhood. The commission Jan. 20 tabled developer Tony Sharp's revised plan for Arena Park Place at 504-512 N. Park St. to give architects at Moody-Nolan Inc. a shot at incorporating three buildings on Park and Swan streets into the design. The properties include the Children's Theatre building and a two-story building anchored by the Benevolence Cafe. More at http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/
January 31, 200520 yr I'm surprised Mayor Coleman hasn't steped in and strong-armed them into allowing the Arena Park tower as is.
February 2, 200520 yr The area where this buildings is currently located rests in between Nationwide's HQs and Columbus State. For a while, the place was known as the Warehouse District (lots of old brick warehouses, including this condo conversion), but I don't know if the designation still exists. Hot on an ice warehouse Developer eyes 69 condos on fringe of downtown Brian R. Ball Business First A 91-year-old ice warehouse on Naghten Street is emerging as the latest housing conversion project planned for downtown Columbus. Global Development Group LLC, the Mexico City developer behind an office-to-condo project at 106 N. High St., proposes to turn the six-story industrial building at 260 Naghten St. into a complex of 56 loft condominiums and 13 penthouses. The developer said the estimated $13 million to $15 million project, dubbed Icehouse Lofts, includes plans for a rooftop sun deck and pool. The complex would have as many as 35 parking slots in the basements of the buildings, plus a maximum 96 slots in a two-level, below-grade garage. More at http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/
February 7, 200520 yr Author Artists find unlikely spot on Columbus' east side Business First of Columbus By Tim Puet For Business First Friday, February 4, 2005 There's an old warehouse building in Columbus that has been converted into studio space, and its new tenants include painters, a sculptor, a photographer and a design business. It isn't a trendy loft in the city's Brewery District or a space in the artsy Short North. It's at 1033 Brentnell Ave., an area of Columbus' east side that isn't readily known as a haven for the artistic set. But developer Jeff Katz has placed artists' studios side by side with industrial warehouse space in a former food distribution center. About 14,000 square feet of the 220,000-square-foot building comprises 12 studios, four of which are occupied. The Brentnell building's 12 spaces have been configured into 200- to 3,000-square-foot units. The building had been occupied by companies for about 40 years until 1998, when Fleming Foods left. In 2000, it stood vacant when Katz saw it listed for sale on an Internet site. He bought it for $1.5 million and has put the same amount into renovations. Full article: http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2005/02/07/focus2.html
February 7, 200520 yr Here's an update on the Brunson Building from the 2/7/05 Columbus Business First: Brunson Building downtown illustrates maximizing use of older structures Kathy Bergstrom For Business First The architectural approach used to rehabilitate and expand a North High Street building could become a key downtown Columbus redevelopment trend, one architect thinks. http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2005/02/07/focus3.html
February 13, 200520 yr Here is a pic of "8 on the Square" from today (this is the E. Broad Street side)
February 14, 200520 yr I was in Columbus today. Took a walk around downtown and saw most of these projects taking shape. Very exciting. I think that downtown Columbus is starting to shape up. They need to do something about all the wide-as-all-hell, one-way streets, however. That sort of hampers the concept of downtown as a walkable, urban neighborhood. Widen those sidewalks or make them two way and insert medians or something.
February 14, 200520 yr Author ^but then how can the suburbanites get home as quick? it'll take at least another minute for them to get onto the interstate! :shoot:
February 15, 200520 yr Ahh Summit, I forgot the most important thing about any city, of course! That's also why Cleveland shouldn't reconnect to its lakefront. Removing the Shoreway will cause people in Lakewood and Rocky River to have to spend two more minutes on the way in and out of town.
March 10, 200520 yr latest news on Jeffrey Place: Early March Construction Update There's a burst of activity on the Jeffrey Place construction site this week. Find out wha't going on. March 9, 2005 posted by Paul Bonneville The first phase of rock crushing of the huge pile of concrete that was sitting at the southern most edge of the site has been completed and the rock crushing equipment has been dismantled and removed for the time being. There is plenty more concrete to be demolished and crushed on the site, but the crusher equipment won't be back for another 6 weeks or so. The concrete that was crushed once covered a large portion of the site as building foundations and parking lots and was demolished and then stored on site in order to be recycled back into Jeffrey Place as gravel for the utility and street infrastructure. But that's enough rock-talk. Attention now moves to the first phase of street and utility construction. The first delivery of concrete sewer connection pipes arrived on the site today and is being staged right next to the large pile of gravel. At the same time, additional heavy-duty digging machinery also arrived on the site today and was assembled for use in building the 1.7 miles of streets and utilities. Hockaden and Associates, the contracter that is doing the surveying for the streets and utility infrastructure in Jeffrey Place, was also staking out the locations of the streets in preparation for the excavation that will occuring in order to install. The first 11 townhomes that are going to be built on Fourth Street will start construction with in a couple of weeks. We are currently in the hands of the city in regards to permitting and anticipate being full-steam-ahead very soon. We choose to get all of our permits out of the way at once rather than going for one permit at a time (this is for the first 11 townhomes only) which in the short run takes a considerly longer amount of time, but in the long run allows up to keep moving continuously and much more efficiently. http://jeffreyplace.com/news/news.cfm
March 11, 200520 yr Cool! Hey, JohnOSU99...can you post that over in the Jeffrey Place thread? Thanks!: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=1289.0
April 20, 200520 yr There was another thread concerning planned streetscape improvements along Grant, Gay, and Spring, but I can't find it. I must say though, this is definitely needed. Much of Spring and Grant, especially east of High are literally crumbling. Columbus Council OKs money for downtown Columbus City Council allocated $114,000 Monday for a group whose goal is to redevelop the downtown area. The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is a nonprofit agency charged with redeveloping downtown. It is working to convert the former Lazarus store site into office and arts space and attract development to the RiverSouth area, the part of downtown by the Scioto River. Its Scioto Mile plan will add green space and sidewalks aside the river. Council also voted to spent $630,000 for roadway improvements for parts of Gay Street, Grant Avenue and Spring Street. Improvements to the trio of downtown roads will include new streetlights, trees, bike racks and sidewalk replacements. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com
April 26, 200520 yr Looks like the Icehouse Lofts are no more, at least for now: Ice House condos nixed; Carlyle's Watch ready to go Brian R. Ball Condo builder Global Development Group LLC won't redevelop a former ice warehouse at 260 Naghten St. in Columbus, saying it could not work out the financial details of building a two-level parking deck west of the six-story building. Jason Diwik, chief operating officer of Mexico City-based Global Development, confirmed the developer stepped away from the 69-unit Ice House after lender requirements would have forced doubling the equity in the overall deal to $4 million. More at http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/
April 26, 200520 yr Looks like Carlyle's Watch is a go: Carlyle's Watch gains funding, sets schedule The developer of Carlyle's Watch at 100 E. Gay St. in Columbus expect to begin the 56-condo project within 45 days now that it has secured $8.43 million in construction financing from U.S. Bank. Developer Urban Loft Ventures I said it is scheduled to begin demolition of a building at the site in early June. Ruscilli Construction Co. will serve as general contractor on the Myers-Welsh Architecture -designed project, while Cleveland-based Sanchez Group will represent the owner as construction manager. Jason Davis of Re/Max Associates will market the condos, which will sell for between $160,000 and $450,000 each. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com
May 28, 200520 yr Since no one's ever posted a link or a rendering, here ya go! http://www.carlyleswatch.com/cms/
June 3, 200520 yr From a 5/31/05 press release: Mayor Coleman To Kick-Off Construction of Carlyles Watch at Demolition Event For Immediate Release Contact: Vasilios C. Birlidis Muses, Inc. Marketing Group Public Relations Division Direct- 614-271-0618 [email protected] (Columbus, OH May 31, 2005) Paul Sherlock, with Urban Loft Ventures, announced today that Mayor Michael Coleman has agreed to strike the first demolition blow to the structure located at the corner of Third and Gay Street, singling the beginning of construction for the 56 unit condominium project known as Carlyles Watch. A huge advocate and supporter for the revitalization of downtown Columbus and the development of more residential housing, Mayor Coleman is also scheduled to speak. The event is to take place on June 9, 2005, with the following schedule breakdown: 9:15-10:00 a.m. Media Arrival/Set-up 10:00 a.m. Mayor Coleman to Arrive 10:00- 10:15 a.m. Mayor Coleman to Speak 10:20- 10:30 a.m. Mayor Coleman to Initiate Demolition 10:30- Follow-up Developer Question/Answer Session The construction site, at the corner of Third and Gay Streets, is located in the heart of the Gay Street Historic District, across from the Renaissance Hotel. Carlyles Watch, a dynamic 56 unit condominium building, has held the fascination of Columbus' developer community since it came into existence late last year. Located in downtown Columbus, in a popular entertainment destination, the building's sleek modern design will incorporate a dramatic use of multi-shaded glass and steel, while providing its residence with one of Columbus' finest interior city views. The condominiums, styled after the luxurious "soft-loft" condominiums favored by consumers of the east and west coasts, represent the very best of downtown Columbus' urban living movement. For more information about this event, learn more about Urban Lofts Ventures or to request an interview/quote, please contact Vasilios Birlidis, Public Relations Division, Muses,Inc. Marketing Group, at [email protected] or 614-271-0618. Copyright 2005, Carlyle's Watch, All Rights Reserved http://carlyleswatch.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=50
June 30, 200519 yr Author Train station apparently won't end up as a museum Fire union is last party still serious about buying landmark in Franklinton there was a picture to go with the article, but it was too small, so i'll show you one of mine:
July 1, 200519 yr Sorry it to see the historical society plan didn't gain funding partners. Sherry Buk once told me that Columbus is the only city of its size in the U.S. that doesn't have a musuem devoted to its own heritage. How disappointing that Columbus foundations and philantropists wouldn't open their wallets to such an important endeavor. KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 200519 yr Sorry it to see the historical society plan didn't gain funding partners. Sherry Buk once told me that Columbus is the only city of its size in the U.S. that doesn't have a musuem devoted to its own heritage. How disappointing that Columbus foundations and philantropists wouldn't open their wallets to such an important endeavor. KJP Columbus has a looooong history of ignoring it's history.
July 1, 200519 yr Author ^now would be a good time to ingore the ignoring. it's ignorance, i tell ya!
July 1, 200519 yr what could we do to open the ears of the people at the top of the heap here in columbus to consider opening a museum focused on columbus' history?
July 1, 200519 yr Author hmmmm. if we get all the columbus members on here to form some sort of organization, it wouldn't need to be too big or anything...then we could: option 1: try talking to the mayor or city council and try to gain support option 2: seek out people that share the interest and have money option 3: start one ourselves. it wouldn't have to be much to start, just to get it going. then spread the word, tell the libraries, tell the papers, tell all the local history sites. the ohio historical society would probably have someone there that can help us in some way, but they are kinda broke now. there are people here that still remember history, but how long will it last? so...who is interested? and who would want to be like the leader too?
July 1, 200519 yr You gotta get people excited about the history of Columbus, convince them that it's worth taking note of or even better yet "saving". Also you guys can't be serious that there isn't a museum, there has to be some little dinky hole in the wall or basement museum about columbus that is just a general museum of sorts.
July 1, 200519 yr So you want a Columbus History Museum?! First, you contact the Columbus Landmarks Foundation Then you visit the Columbus Historic Resources Commission Then you buzz the Columbus Foundation (they grant $$$ in town) Then you track down former City Council member Rich Stensenbrenner (sp) After all that you go talk to workers at the Ohio Historical Society (if there are any) and befriend anyone working at the Biography, History & Travel desk at Columbus Public Library (Main Branch) Then for the coup-de-gras. Find like minded folk (Professors, grad students, undergrads) in the following departments at Ohio State. History, Geography, Urban & Regional Planning. Now get to work!
July 1, 200519 yr Author ^i read that sensenbrenner left for an office job in cleveland. that's too bad because i was hoping for him to be the next mayor...
July 1, 200519 yr I heard he had some disagreements with some Columbus city officials (fellow council members?) and decided it was best to move on. Not sure what the disagreements were, though. KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 200519 yr Author ^basically he was just sick of the other council members siding with the developers and thinking with their own wallet instead of doing what is best for the citizens.
July 1, 200519 yr ^i read that sensenbrenner left for an office job in cleveland. that's too bad because i was hoping for him to be the next mayor... He moved to Cleveland?!?!? When he resigned from council, it was easily assumed that sensenbrenner had ruffled too many feathers. But I never thought he would leave Central Ohio. Scratch him off my list for putting a Columbus History museum together.
July 10, 200519 yr Author ok guys, guess what was in the dispatch a few days ago! there is a group that has already done it and will soon open a columbus history museum!! hahaha i can't log on to the dispatch online right now, so i can't show the article, but it is a go! :-)
July 11, 200519 yr You gotta get people excited about the history of Columbus, convince them that it's worth taking note of or even better yet "saving". Hit the nail on the head. Remember too, Columbus' history is mostly rooted in its role as the capital of Ohio, and there's pleanty of historical archives and artifacts to be found in the Capitol building itself. The Ohio Historical Society, probably the most poorly run institute I have ever seen, has a small corner of their building dedicated to Columbus' history. So the fact that the historical institues that DO exist split whatever history exists, plus the fact that the city's history isn't as rich as Cincinnati and Cleveland, puts Columbus in an odd place. I'd love to see some kind of museum or foundation established, especially on the southern third of the Franklinton penninsula. The train station, while it sounds like it's a beautiful building inside, wouldn't be my top pick for a city museum. If/when that area picks up, a restaurant the likes of Spaghetti Warehouse would be a neat use f*`üOhe building.
July 11, 200519 yr Read more at http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/content/business/stories/2005/07/08/LIFE.ART_ART_07-08-05_F01_RM6K92U.html TEMPORARY LOCATION TO SERVE AS FIRST CITY MUSEUM Published: Friday, July 8, 2005 FEATURES - LIFE 01F By Marshall Hood THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Columbus is the birthplace of xerography, the cowcatcher and the microwave-heated stadium seat. It also has a more ignoble distinction: no museum in which to display artifacts depicting its history. ''I cannot think of any metropolitan area that doesn't have someplace where local history is showcased -- usually a city museum,'' said Terry Davis, president and chief executive officer of the American Association for State and Local History. Cleveland and Cincinnati have places where residents mull their roots. So do Dayton, Springfield and Toledo. The Columbus Historical Society will take a step toward plugging the gap early next year when it opens a 1,500-square-foot museum three doors from the boyhood home of literary son James Thurber.
July 12, 200519 yr So much gloom - I am not familiar with that building but in general I am happy to see beautiful old buildings be put to good uses. In this case the firefighters have decided to invest a million dollars of their own money into this building. I think this is great news! Second, don't forget about the Statehouse and all the other state-related history in our state capitol. Granted, it doesn't cover Columbus specifically, but you can't say that Columbus doesn't have any local history museums, either. The State House is awesome!
July 20, 200519 yr More information concerning the Broad St. median and other improvements to the Discovery District area: Downtown gets new improvement district Area’s residents to form board, set goals Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Debbie Gebolys THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Property owners on the eastern edge of Downtown have taken the first step toward improving their neighborhood. With the City Council’s approval last night, about 120 property owners are to form the Discovery Special Improvement District, a self-funded group that will decide how to enhance the area roughly bounded by I-670, I-71 and Mound and 5th streets. Organizers spent more than a year collecting signatures to create the district, proposed to raise money for beautification, security and promotion. In the end, owners of more than 66 percent of the 45-block area signed petitions. Read more at http://www.dispatch.com/local/2005/07/19/20050719-Pc-D3-1000.html
September 15, 200519 yr It's on again. From the 9/14/05 Columbus Business First: Demolition starts for Carlyle's Watch An 80-year-old downtown office building is coming down Wednesday to make way for a 56-unit condominium project. Urban Loft Ventures LLC said it began demolishing the two-story Personal Service Insurance building at the corner of Third and Gay streets Wednesday morning. Urban Loft Ventures will construct the 56-unit Carlyle's Watch on the site. Carlyle's Watch will feature a roof garden, indoor parking and terraces on its west side. Units will sell for between $160,000 and $450,000 each. Urban Loft Ventures is a partnership between developers Paul Sherlock and Andy Burgess. © 2005 American City Business Journals Inc. http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2005/09/12/daily15.html?from_rss=1 Also, they have financing. Here's the mention from the 9/12/05 Columbus Business First: http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2005/09/12/newscolumn1.html
September 26, 200519 yr I know this is an issue in many communities facing rapid growth. It is being considered in most of Warren County and also in Pickerington. I'm sure there are many more examples. From the 9/22/05 Rocky Fork Enterprise: Peterson predicts impact fees will spur Statehouse debate Thursday, September 22, 2005 By MICHAEL J. MAURER Enterprise Staff Writer State Rep. Jon Peterson (R-Delaware), predicted that a proposal to allow local governments and school districts to impose impact fees on new development is going to draw controversy. "I think it's safe to say this will be a hotly debated issue that will bring lots of attention to your committee," Peterson told Rep. Larry Wolpert (R-Hilliard), chair of the Local and Municipal Government and Urban Revitalization Committee. Peterson gave sponsor testimony for H.B. 299 Sept. 15. The bill would allow counties, townships and school districts to impose impact fees similar to those cities currently impose, largely in response to new housing and commercial development, to pay for necessary capital expenditures associated with the new development. In addition to Peterson and Wolpert, other cosponsors include Tim Schaffer, (R-Lancaster); Geoff Smith (R-Columbus); and Larry Flowers (R-Canal Winchester). MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/thisweek.php?edition=RockyFork&story=thisweeknews/092205/RockyFork/News/092205-News-16648.html
September 26, 200519 yr "The time has come to face up to the capital improvement challenges faced by local government as a result of suburban growth" That time came a decade or more ago, and is still a problem. Of course they could always incorporate.
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