August 9, 20222 yr 1 minute ago, CbusOrBust said: which one? they only mentioned one development on broad: https://columbusunderground.com/seven-story-building-proposed-for-west-broad-street-bw1/
August 9, 20222 yr 10 minutes ago, mrnyc said: they only mentioned one development on broad: https://columbusunderground.com/seven-story-building-proposed-for-west-broad-street-bw1/ that one hasn't been approved yet. but there are a few others along Broad.
August 9, 20222 yr 1 minute ago, CbusOrBust said: that one has looks like an empty lot on streetview -- if anything is new do you have any pix?
August 9, 20222 yr 3 minutes ago, mrnyc said: looks like an empty lot on streetview -- if anything is new do you have any pix? sorry, my phone froze a minute ago, but that one hasn't been approved yet
August 9, 20222 yr 5 minutes ago, CbusOrBust said: sorry, my phone froze a minute ago, but that one hasn't been approved yet ok thx -- i am sure you will keep an eye on it and others -- just wondering as i looked at cu and saw it. 👍
August 9, 20222 yr CU isn't really the place for much related to devopment anymore tbh. NorthShore and CbusorBust have been doing an amazing job keeping up on documenting project progress throughout the city including Franklinton. They run circles around construction updates from CU puts out. CU will put out a quarterly, at best, construction update using photos that are already weeks and months out of date. Unless you're a nerd like most of us, im sure the general population doesnt know the difference. Lol. Most of the time, the commentary here is also weeks ahead of CU. CU pushes out a bare minimum of stuff these days. We get more food reviews by the esteeeeeemed MBA than development news each week. A good starting point for some recent Franklinton Progress. Edited August 9, 20222 yr by DTCL11
August 10, 20222 yr High Street, Hilltop among next possible Sheetz sites “High Street could be getting its first Sheetz, while the rapidly expanding brand is trying again on a Hilltop site. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience chain has a pair of projects going before the Columbus Development Commission Thursday evening. The first would be a shop at 3891 S. High St. The 2.55-acre site is at the intersection of South High Street and Obetz Road on the city’s south side. It would be in front of the Lowe’s store at 3899 S. High St. The land currently is owned by the hardware retailer. Though that Sheetz site is getting a thumbs up from the planning department, a proposal at 782 and 744 N. Wilson Road in the Hilltop is not. The planning department previously opposed a Sheetz at that site. The commission also voted against it at its March meeting in a 3-3 vote.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/10/high-street-hilltop-among-next-possible-sheetz-si.html
August 10, 20222 yr I bet sheetz would make a killing adopting an urban UDF-like model on High or Lane. Offering much of the same as UDF with a much bigger food menu. 🤔
August 15, 20222 yr On 8/10/2022 at 2:06 PM, amped91 said: High Street, Hilltop among next possible Sheetz sites “High Street could be getting its first Sheetz, while the rapidly expanding brand is trying again on a Hilltop site. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience chain has a pair of projects going before the Columbus Development Commission Thursday evening. The first would be a shop at 3891 S. High St. The 2.55-acre site is at the intersection of South High Street and Obetz Road on the city’s south side. It would be in front of the Lowe’s store at 3899 S. High St. The land currently is owned by the hardware retailer. Though that Sheetz site is getting a thumbs up from the planning department, a proposal at 782 and 744 N. Wilson Road in the Hilltop is not. The planning department previously opposed a Sheetz at that site. The commission also voted against it at its March meeting in a 3-3 vote.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/10/high-street-hilltop-among-next-possible-sheetz-si.html Both Sheetz locations received approval from the City. Columbus Development Commission approves Sheetz site it previously opposed “Sheetz is moving forward with a Hilltop convenience store and gas station. The proposed location at 782 and 744 N. Wilson Road met opposition from the city’s planning department and the Columbus Development Commission earlier this year. The plans didn’t change between the spring and now, but an in-person defense by members of the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, which supported Sheetz in the spring as well, made the difference this time around. The commission also unanimously supported Sheetz plans at 3891 S. High St., which would bring a 6,000-square-foot shop to an outparcel in front of the Lowe’s store there.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/15/columbus-development-commission-approves-sheetz-si.html
August 16, 20222 yr 15 hours ago, amped91 said: Both Sheetz locations received approval from the City. Columbus Development Commission approves Sheetz site it previously opposed “Sheetz is moving forward with a Hilltop convenience store and gas station. The proposed location at 782 and 744 N. Wilson Road met opposition from the city’s planning department and the Columbus Development Commission earlier this year. The plans didn’t change between the spring and now, but an in-person defense by members of the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, which supported Sheetz in the spring as well, made the difference this time around. The commission also unanimously supported Sheetz plans at 3891 S. High St., which would bring a 6,000-square-foot shop to an outparcel in front of the Lowe’s store there.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/15/columbus-development-commission-approves-sheetz-si.html They are slowly creeping inside 270!
August 16, 20222 yr Why Columbus' downtown boosters want to slow down traffic Downtown Columbus boosters say changes such as converting downtown streets from one-way to two-way or lowering the speed limit can help improve safety, retail and the pedestrian experience. Columbus Downtown Development Corp. President Amy Taylor said community members who've provided feedback for the new downtown strategic plan are particularly focused on transit. Residents say they want a safe pedestrian experience, but one with more options. "People want a more interesting path from point A to point B,'" Taylor said. "The pedestrian-level experience is all about what makes people feel safe and want to walk that journey." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/16/downtown-columbus-traffic-one-way-conversion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 17, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: Why Columbus' downtown boosters want to slow down traffic Downtown Columbus boosters say changes such as converting downtown streets from one-way to two-way or lowering the speed limit can help improve safety, retail and the pedestrian experience. Columbus Downtown Development Corp. President Amy Taylor said community members who've provided feedback for the new downtown strategic plan are particularly focused on transit. Residents say they want a safe pedestrian experience, but one with more options. "People want a more interesting path from point A to point B,'" Taylor said. "The pedestrian-level experience is all about what makes people feel safe and want to walk that journey." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/16/downtown-columbus-traffic-one-way-conversion.html Now we just wait and see if they actually follow through on it.
August 17, 20222 yr COTA capital budget includes new Rickenbacker transit center "The Central Ohio Transit Authority‘s board of trustees on Monday adopted a five-year, $395.7 million capital budget, while extending the C-pass program in the Short North for free bus rides and making permanent a reduced-fare program for low-income riders. The capital budget for 2023-27 includes a new $19 million transit center at Groveport and London-Groveport roads near Rickenbacker International Airport. The COTA board previously approved the Rickenbacker Mobility Center project in its 2021 five-year capital plan. The transit center will be a stop for COTA fixed routes and serve as a transit hub with last-mile shuttle service to the many employers near the airport. The center will also provide child care and possibly health care services, as well as food from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/cota-new-rickenbacker-transit-center-columbus-bus-capital-budget/65403920007/
August 17, 20222 yr 4 hours ago, Luvcbus said: "The Central Ohio Transit Authority‘s board of trustees on Monday adopted a five-year, $395.7 million capital budget, while extending the C-pass program in the Short North for free bus rides and making permanent a reduced-fare program for low-income riders. The capital budget for 2023-27 includes a new $19 million transit center at Groveport and London-Groveport roads near Rickenbacker International Airport. The COTA board previously approved the Rickenbacker Mobility Center project in its 2021 five-year capital plan. The transit center will be a stop for COTA fixed routes and serve as a transit hub with last-mile shuttle service to the many employers near the airport. The center will also provide child care and possibly health care services, as well as food from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/08/16/cota-new-rickenbacker-transit-center-columbus-bus-capital-budget/65403920007/ Interesting! I don't know what kind of footprint a transit center would need, but isn't that intersection already pretty much developed? At first I thought they meant Alum Creek & 317 or Groveport Rd & Alum Creek.
August 17, 20222 yr They already have a transfer station from COTA to GREAT back behind the Groveport Police station at that intersection so maybe it goes there? You can't see it from the road.
August 19, 20222 yr Got a few more from Quarry Trails tonight. While i was there, access to the area further back from the current construction was open, so i took the opportunity to check out more of the site. Until tonight, i didn't realize just how massive this site actually is. Here's a couple from further back on the property to show how much more developable land still remains
August 19, 20222 yr The reason we can't get anywhere height wise is because of all this land all over town.
August 19, 20222 yr 8 hours ago, GCrites80s said: The reason we can't get anywhere height wise is because of all this land all over town. No incentive to build a 30 story tower when you can just build 10+ 6 story buildings for way cheaper. Just creating another crisis for Columbus some decades in the future probably.
August 19, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, TIm said: No incentive to build a 30 story tower when you can just build 10+ 6 story buildings for way cheaper. Just creating another crisis for Columbus some decades in the future probably. Yeah, I was arguing with a coworker a few weeks back bc he was complaining about the Giant Eagle redev in SP being “too big and tall” and how we needed to “build out, not up,” but at the same time, he was complaining about how we don’t have rail and better transit. Like, one of our problems with not getting better transit is that we’re already too far spread out. I think it would take a concerted effort from leadership across the entire region to try to incentivize building up city cores over greenfield dev, but I just can’t see that happening :/
August 19, 20222 yr 11 minutes ago, amped91 said: Yeah, I was arguing with a coworker a few weeks back bc he was complaining about the Giant Eagle redev in SP being “too big and tall” and how we needed to “build out, not up,” but at the same time, he was complaining about how we don’t have rail and better transit. Like, one of our problems with not getting better transit is that we’re already too far spread out. I think it would take a concerted effort from leadership across the entire region to try to incentivize building up city cores over greenfield dev, but I just can’t see that happening :/ Oh man I'm already frustrated by that conversation and I wasn't even a part of it!
August 25, 20222 yr On 8/19/2022 at 10:30 AM, amped91 said: Yeah, I was arguing with a coworker a few weeks back bc he was complaining about the Giant Eagle redev in SP being “too big and tall” and how we needed to “build out, not up,” but at the same time, he was complaining about how we don’t have rail and better transit. Like, one of our problems with not getting better transit is that we’re already too far spread out. I think it would take a concerted effort from leadership across the entire region to try to incentivize building up city cores over greenfield dev, but I just can’t see that happening :/ Please forgive me, but where is SP?
August 25, 20222 yr 3 minutes ago, PrestoKinetic said: Please forgive me, but where is SP? Schumacher Place. In general, the boundaries are Livingston, Parsons, Whittier, and Jaeger. It neighbors German Village.
August 25, 20222 yr Really interesting interview with Jeff Edwards from CBF. I think this is the first time we’ve heard the new name of the PNC redev, and the article gives some timelines for several upcoming downtown projects: CALL HIM MR. DOWNTOWN Developer Jeff Edwards has a passion for creating new, interesting spaces in the city’s urban core. ”Edwards entered the downtown market in a big way with his Neighborhood Launch project in 2008, when he transformed a sea of surface parking lots into five blocks of condos. He said urbanization was just starting to take off and more people – especially young professionals – were interested in moving downtown. “We’ve got good timing,” Edwards joked about the success of his projects. Another project – the redevelopment of the PNC Plaza at 155 E. Broad St. – is expected to wrap up in the first quarter of 2023. He is adding a glass-enclosed restaurant space along Lazelle Street and converting half of the 360,000-square foot office tower to residential with some ground-floor retail space. The site will be renamed Preston Centre. The name pays homage to Harry Preston Wolfe, who founded BancOhio Corp., which through mergers and acquisitions is now PNC. The revitilazation the Madison White-Haines buildings also will wrap up sometime next year, Edwards said. The buildings will have apartments on the upper floors and ground-floor retail, including three art galleries and a French bistro Edwards calls his “pet project.”’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/25/jeff-edwards-downtown-columbus-investment-q-a.html
August 25, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, amped91 said: Really interesting interview with Jeff Edwards from CBF. I think this is the first time we’ve heard the new name of the PNC redev, and the article gives some timelines for several upcoming downtown projects: CALL HIM MR. DOWNTOWN Developer Jeff Edwards has a passion for creating new, interesting spaces in the city’s urban core. ”Edwards entered the downtown market in a big way with his Neighborhood Launch project in 2008, when he transformed a sea of surface parking lots into five blocks of condos. He said urbanization was just starting to take off and more people – especially young professionals – were interested in moving downtown. “We’ve got good timing,” Edwards joked about the success of his projects. Another project – the redevelopment of the PNC Plaza at 155 E. Broad St. – is expected to wrap up in the first quarter of 2023. He is adding a glass-enclosed restaurant space along Lazelle Street and converting half of the 360,000-square foot office tower to residential with some ground-floor retail space. The site will be renamed Preston Centre. The name pays homage to Harry Preston Wolfe, who founded BancOhio Corp., which through mergers and acquisitions is now PNC. The revitilazation the Madison White-Haines buildings also will wrap up sometime next year, Edwards said. The buildings will have apartments on the upper floors and ground-floor retail, including three art galleries and a French bistro Edwards calls his “pet project.”’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/25/jeff-edwards-downtown-columbus-investment-q-a.html Still will never figure out what the f*ck he was thinking with his gay and high development. You have an entire block, and that’s what we get? Split that thing up and build in phases if you want. I hope it gets torn down in 10 years and something good replaces it.
August 26, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: Still will never figure out what the f*ck he was thinking with his gay and high development. You have an entire block, and that’s what we get? Split that thing up and build in phases if you want. I hope it gets torn down in 10 years and something good replaces it. The low height is really disappointing.
August 26, 20222 yr 23 minutes ago, columbus17 said: The low height is really disappointing. For me it’s the design and look. Yes it should have been 10+ stories, but I would have been fine with 5-6 if they looked good. Make it look like Gay st, with different design and materials.
August 29, 20222 yr I posted a little about this in the Columbus Business thread. A bit more info from CBF: Cologix moving ahead on $152M 'hyperscale' data center in Columbus – largest neutral facility in Central Ohio “Cologix Inc. is closer to building a $152 million "hyperscale" data center for its fourth Columbus facility. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on Monday approved an incentive worth an estimated $8.55 million to the Denver company if it meets all terms of the decade-long deal. Sales and use taxes on some $91 million worth of equipment for the data center would be cut by 75% for 10 years under the state's Data Center Tax Abatement. Cologix pledged to add 15 jobs with a total payroll of $1.5 million, adding to 24 employees at its first three data centers on the far north side of Columbus. Construction of the building is expected to cost $61 million. Cologix plans to build the 287,000-square-foot center on 9 acres along Alta View and Worthington Woods boulevards, next to its original campus on Scherers Court. The 160,000-square foot third data center is currently the largest independent, carrier-neutral data center in Central Ohio, according to the company website.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/29/cologix-columbus-data-center-4.html
August 29, 20222 yr Construction Roundup: August 2022 Part 1 "While the summer is headed toward a closure, the work continues at various construction sites throughout the city. In this installment of our Construction Roundup photography series we take a look at development sites located in Downtown Columbus, Franklinton, Harrison West, Upper Arlington, at the campus of The Ohio State University, Weinland Park and Italian Village."
August 29, 20222 yr 36 minutes ago, columbus17 said: Construction Roundup: August 2022 Part 1 "While the summer is headed toward a closure, the work continues at various construction sites throughout the city. In this installment of our Construction Roundup photography series we take a look at development sites located in Downtown Columbus, Franklinton, Harrison West, Upper Arlington, at the campus of The Ohio State University, Weinland Park and Italian Village." I saw the Gravity crane came down over the weekend. The pictures of everything over there are incredible though. That’s going to be a great place to walk around and hang out with all that’s going on in East Franklinton and the Peninsula. Same with the North Fourth corridor.
August 30, 20222 yr Arizona-based Western Alliance Bank to establish tech hub in Central Ohio with 150 jobs "A Phoenix-based bank has started hiring for a Central Ohio financial technology hub expected to grow to 150 jobs. Western Alliance Bank also has tech hubs in Phoenix and suburban Dallas; about a dozen employees including recruiters are in the Columbus region. The office location is not yet final, according to the Ohio Department of Development. One Columbus, the regional economic development organization, confirmed that Central Ohio is the location, but a spokeswoman could not release further detail." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/30/western-alliance-bank-central-ohio-tech-hub.html
August 30, 20222 yr 17 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: Arizona-based Western Alliance Bank to establish tech hub in Central Ohio with 150 jobs "A Phoenix-based bank has started hiring for a Central Ohio financial technology hub expected to grow to 150 jobs. Western Alliance Bank also has tech hubs in Phoenix and suburban Dallas; about a dozen employees including recruiters are in the Columbus region. The office location is not yet final, according to the Ohio Department of Development. One Columbus, the regional economic development organization, confirmed that Central Ohio is the location, but a spokeswoman could not release further detail." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/08/30/western-alliance-bank-central-ohio-tech-hub.html Hopefully the office is downtown, but I’m guessing it will be a suburb.
August 30, 20222 yr 39 minutes ago, VintageLife said: Hopefully the office is downtown, but I’m guessing it will be a suburb. They do have offices in downtown Phoenix, so they aren't opposed to be in a downtown area, but you are probably right.
September 1, 20222 yr Anybody else jonesing for some new proposal announcements? I feel like I haven’t had any super juicy proposals that quenched my thirst in awhile. Granted I have a large beak I’m like a pelican but still.
September 1, 20222 yr 26 minutes ago, 614love said: Anybody else jonesing for some new proposal announcements? I feel like I haven’t had any super juicy proposals that quenched my thirst in awhile. Granted I have a large beak I’m like a pelican but still. I keep hoping we’ll hear about a new downtown tower soon lol
September 1, 20222 yr 9 hours ago, 614love said: Anybody else jonesing for some new proposal announcements? I feel like I haven’t had any super juicy proposals that quenched my thirst in awhile. Granted I have a large beak I’m like a pelican but still. I was just looking at the Columbus Underground construction roundups for August. There are so many damn things being built right now it's insane, and they only cover a portion of what is happening around the city in those articles. Is anyone even free to think about submitting new proposals? Feel like every developer in the area plus more are already out there with their entire crew working on something!
September 1, 20222 yr 4 minutes ago, TIm said: I was just looking at the Columbus Underground construction roundups for August. There are so many damn things being built right now it's insane, and they only cover a portion of what is happening around the city in those articles. Is anyone even free to think about submitting new proposals? Feel like every developer in the area plus more are already out there with their entire crew working on something! That’s why I hope more outside developers start to come in.
September 1, 20222 yr 3 hours ago, TIm said: I was just looking at the Columbus Underground construction roundups for August. There are so many damn things being built right now it's insane, and they only cover a portion of what is happening around the city in those articles. Is anyone even free to think about submitting new proposals? Feel like every developer in the area plus more are already out there with their entire crew working on something! There’s definitely alot currently in construction but I feel there’s been a big fall off of future proposals (obviously I know the economy has taken a hit and that’s partially why) but I think I got spoiled for the last 5 years or so when it felt like there were small, medium and large proposals being announced frequently. They got me hooked and now I need my fix! a 15+ story tower would quench me for a a couple weeks though.
September 1, 20222 yr Hanes inks area's biggest industrial deal this year "HanesBrands has leased a 1.2-million-square-foot building near Rickenbacker, in the biggest industrial lease signed this year in central Ohio. The global apparel company leased the building, at 521 Exchange Way in the Rickenbacker Exchange complex, from developer VanTrust Real Estate, which had built the warehouse on "spec," that is, without a committed tenant. Hanes signed a "long-term" lease on the building, which it expects to occupy later this year, according to a news release on the deal. This is the second big warehouse VanTrust has leased in the 900-acre development, after an unidentified Fortune 500 company leased a 1-million-square-foot building last year." https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2022/09/01/biggest-industrial-deal-of-the-year-in-central-ohio-lands-hanes/65467962007/
September 3, 20222 yr 200+ Columbus Development Proposals (from All Columbus Data) https://allcolumbusdata.com/columbus-proposed-development/ Edited September 3, 20222 yr by Luvcbus
September 3, 20222 yr 41 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: 200+ Columbus Development Proposals (from All Columbus Data) https://allcolumbusdata.com/columbus-proposed-development/ Definitely not a complete list, but it's hard to keep track of them all.
September 5, 20222 yr On 9/3/2022 at 6:57 PM, Luvcbus said: 200+ Columbus Development Proposals (from All Columbus Data) https://allcolumbusdata.com/columbus-proposed-development/ Been working my way through this list during a slow work day. Lots on there that are new to me. Would love to see the skinny downtown twin apartment buildings on Broad and Main get built, plus plenty others on the list!
September 10, 20222 yr A handful of large residential proposals on the outskirts of the city, all outside the Outerbelt. - Maronda Homes wants to develop ~65 acres of vacant land at 3973 Gender in the Greater South East Area with 177 SFHs. The city would get about 26 acres for park space. - Also in the Greater South East Area, “Addison Properties LLC” wants ~72 acres annexed into the city from Madison Township. The plan would be to develop the vacant land with 532 units, 17,000 sqft of commercial space, and amenity space. The residential units would consist of 133 SFHs, 288 apartments, and 111 townhomes. - In the Hayden Run area near Dublin, Metro Development wants to construct another phase of their Gage Crossing apartment community on vacant land at 5314 Avery. It would consist of 72 units in three three-story buildings. It would also include 18 garage spaces. - Capitol City Baptist Church owns ~6 acres in Blendon Township in the Northland area at 5470 Hildebrand that would be annexed into the city and developed into multi family units. The development would consist of 96 apartments spread across four three-story buildings with 18 garage spaces and amenity space. Currently, the land is vacant and sits adjacent to the church. Don Kenney Jr, who has developed multiple properties in the area, is listed as the applicant. - In the Far North Area, “Campus View Endeavors LLC” wants to demolish the building at 400 E Campus View and redevelop the site with 501 apartment units. It would include 40 garage spaces, a 10,000sqft amenity deck, park space, and plenty of surface lot parking spaces.
September 12, 20222 yr On 1/24/2022 at 2:18 PM, ColDayMan said: National Church Residences' latest development rises along Livingston A $33 million senior housing community is steadily rising along Livingston Avenue. The National Church Residences' project will include 26 affordable units, 11 at 80% of the area median income and 15 at 100%, and 77 market-rate units. It's taking over the former site of Brookwood Presbyterian Church at 2685 E Livingston Ave. National Church Residences tore down the church, but will be incorporating the old foundation stones and stained glass into the new Brookwood Point development, said Melanie Wollenberg, director of senior housing development. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/01/24/livingston-ave-project.html Brookwood Point begins to rise:
September 13, 20222 yr On 9/10/2022 at 10:06 AM, amped91 said: A handful of large residential proposals on the outskirts of the - In the Far North Area, “Campus View Endeavors LLC” wants to demolish the building at 400 E Campus View and redevelop the site with 501 apartment units. It would include 40 garage spaces, a 10,000sqft amenity deck, park space, and plenty of surface lot parking spaces. It's been interesting to watch the redevelopment of Campus View over the years. I lived in that area in the late 90's back in it's heyday when Worthington Woods and Park was a cool place for 20 somethings, and Campus View always seem like it aged and died before it ever matured. Every decade it started changing and adapting to new needs. Seeing 30 yr old buildings (I like to say 90's office buildings because it makes me still feel young) removed and housing added is pretty cool! Edited September 13, 20222 yr by Airsup
September 15, 20222 yr I guess this could go here or in the affordable housing thread. No big surprise in the findings, but hopefully one more push to get developers to go bigger and leaders to push back on neighborhood groups’ attempts to block projects. Columbus area needs to double housing construction to meet demand, report finds “Greater Columbus needs to double home construction over the next decade to meet demand, according to a new report that reinforces previous concerns about a severe shortage of homes ahead in the region. Funded by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio, the report concluded that 14,000 to 19,000 homes should be built each year instead of the 8,000 to 9,000 the region has added annually over the past decade. If construction doesn't rise to meet demand, home prices and rents will continue to dramatically outpace income growth, the report warns. Vogt Strategic Insights based its new forecast largely on job growth, which drives demand for housing. The researchers estimated that the 10-county Greater Columbus region will add 145,000 to 202,000 jobs over the next decade (through 2032). Since each new job roughly requires one new home, at least 14,000 new homes (including apartments and condominiums) would be needed each year. Instead, the region has been adding an average of 8,327 homes a year over the past decade. "Based on our estimates, permitting activity needs to increase by approximately two-fold from recent trends over the past decade to meet the projected housing need over the next decade," concluded the report.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2022/09/15/columbus-housing-shortage-intel-population-growth/69487124007/
September 15, 20222 yr 7 hours ago, amped91 said: I guess this could go here or in the affordable housing thread. No big surprise in the findings, but hopefully one more push to get developers to go bigger and leaders to push back on neighborhood groups’ attempts to block projects. Columbus area needs to double housing construction to meet demand, report finds “Greater Columbus needs to double home construction over the next decade to meet demand, according to a new report that reinforces previous concerns about a severe shortage of homes ahead in the region. Funded by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio, the report concluded that 14,000 to 19,000 homes should be built each year instead of the 8,000 to 9,000 the region has added annually over the past decade. If construction doesn't rise to meet demand, home prices and rents will continue to dramatically outpace income growth, the report warns. Vogt Strategic Insights based its new forecast largely on job growth, which drives demand for housing. The researchers estimated that the 10-county Greater Columbus region will add 145,000 to 202,000 jobs over the next decade (through 2032). Since each new job roughly requires one new home, at least 14,000 new homes (including apartments and condominiums) would be needed each year. Instead, the region has been adding an average of 8,327 homes a year over the past decade. "Based on our estimates, permitting activity needs to increase by approximately two-fold from recent trends over the past decade to meet the projected housing need over the next decade," concluded the report.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2022/09/15/columbus-housing-shortage-intel-population-growth/69487124007/ This has been the case for over a decade and never improved. I did a project on it for my city & urban planning class back in 2009-10ish.
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