November 13, 20231 yr On 11/8/2023 at 9:35 PM, VintageLife said: I’m not talking 20 stories. They need to be adding some 10-12 in this mix. It will work economically because they can make them condo units and sell them for a ton like the other condos they built. There's also a reason why Parks Edge and Goodale Landing are sold out, there's interest from wealthy empty nesters and/or wealthy individuals without children looking for a nice home downtown without dealing with normal property maintenance.
November 13, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, KyleofColumbus said: There's also a reason why Parks Edge and Goodale Landing are sold out, there's interest from wealthy empty nesters and/or wealthy individuals without children looking for a nice home downtown without dealing with normal property maintenance. People seem to forget that not every retiree wants to live by a beach or on a farm with no neighbors. Some people want to live up high in an urban area!
November 13, 20231 yr 7 minutes ago, TIm said: People seem to forget that not every retiree wants to live by a beach or on a farm with no neighbors. Some people want to live up high in an urban area! Just look at the Thurber village development. That place is sold out for years even with a new tower. I’m sure plenty of seniors would love to live close to north market and some sporting events.
November 13, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: Just look at the Thurber village development. That place is sold out for years even with a new tower. I’m sure plenty of seniors would love to live close to north market and some sporting events. Or even just take a look at places like Chicago and NYC. A lot of those tall buildings are full of rich people.
December 7, 20231 yr On 11/18/2023 at 11:32 AM, amped91 said: Fencing going up for the new AD apartments (plus some bonus crane porn): Dirt moving on the new apartments going up in the Arena District
January 26, 20241 yr On 12/7/2023 at 1:43 PM, CbusOrBust said: Dirt moving on the new apartments going up in the Arena District Vertical at the new AD apartments
January 27, 20241 yr Talked to someone at NRI they said they are going to be starting the apartments on the gravel lot very soon as well. Didn’t give a date but still good news.
January 27, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, 614love said: Talked to someone at NRI they said they are going to be starting the apartments on the gravel lot very soon as well. Didn’t give a date but still good news. You should tell them to convince the higher ups to sell all the land they own to developers that will actually build for growth and density.
January 27, 20241 yr 42 minutes ago, VintageLife said: You should tell them to convince the higher ups to sell all the land they own to developers that will actually build for growth and density. If I could believe me I would! They always go the safe route and I wish they would be bold for once on any development. Also just way too little ground floor retail in their projects.
February 2, 20241 yr On 1/26/2024 at 6:01 PM, CbusOrBust said: Vertical at the new AD apartments Elevator cores rising in the AD
February 20, 20241 yr The 670-facing facade of that garage is still not adhering to what was approved. Although I dont care much for ad space, it would look better than what we currently have. It’s a shame that NRI will get away with that. EDIT: I guess the signage was not approved but due to be reviewed at a future commission meeting. Curious if this is still a potential or if we are just left to deal with a half-brick half-concrete facade. It needs some sort of treatment in my opinion. Edited February 20, 20241 yr by NightNectar
April 16, 20241 yr Snatched a quick one of the new apartments going up in the Arena District. Looks like they're up to four elevator cores now
April 16, 20241 yr Wonder what happened to Corso’s plans of opening up like 3 different businesses underneath the AC hotel. All of the ground floor retail is vacant there still. The Arena District really needs a resurgence for nightlife which i think will take pressure off the short north as a going out destination.
April 16, 20241 yr 57 minutes ago, 614love said: Wonder what happened to Corso’s plans of opening up like 3 different businesses underneath the AC hotel. All of the ground floor retail is vacant there still. The Arena District really needs a resurgence for nightlife which i think will take pressure off the short north as a going out destination. I’m hoping it picks up once market tower is finished. I feel like the last time I walked by the ac hotel, one of the retail spots looked to be getting worked on. I might just be remembering it wrong though. I also wish we would see an update on that ultra skinny condo project that was supposed to go behind the AC parking lot.
April 17, 20241 yr 15 hours ago, VintageLife said: I’m hoping it picks up once market tower is finished. I feel like the last time I walked by the ac hotel, one of the retail spots looked to be getting worked on. I might just be remembering it wrong though. I also wish we would see an update on that ultra skinny condo project that was supposed to go behind the AC parking lot. Would be such an awesome location to own a condo. The downside obviously being the proximity to the highway, but outside of that you have Goodale Park and the North Market in your front yard and are a short walk to the Short North, Arena District and Franklinton.
April 17, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, TIm said: The downside obviously being the proximity to the highway You can get used to that stuff, look at the condo units to the north east that are right on the on ramp. In my opinion the amenities and things to do far outweigh the noise. Edited April 17, 20241 yr by VintageLife
April 17, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, TIm said: Would be such an awesome location to own a condo. The downside obviously being the proximity to the highway, but outside of that you have Goodale Park and the North Market in your front yard and are a short walk to the Short North, Arena District and Franklinton. Franklinton is a short walk? 😮 You must be more athletic than I am.
April 17, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: You can get used to that stuff, look at the condo units to the north east that are right on the on ramp. In my opinion the amenities and things to do far outweigh the noise. Oh yeah, not something that bothers me. I can hear people racing on 315 every night from my place in Clintonville lol. My personal biggest detractor would be that I like to look outside and see nature not concrete, but you can't have it all!
April 17, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, PrestoKinetic said: Franklinton is a short walk? 😮 You must be more athletic than I am. Under 30min is short in my eyes! And that would also assume the person is walking at a normal pace which I personally would not be haha. I'll get there all sweaty.
April 23, 20241 yr "I would love to own this property and wanted to buy the house when it was first for sale last year or two years ago" Arena District property available for redevelopment Two parcels at 527-533 Armstrong St. have hit the market. The site is small, and currently home to an uninhabitable house, but the broker handling the listing says its status as "one of the last spots remaining to be redeveloped in the Arena District" should make it appealing. It's listed for sale at $1.1 million. The 2,200-square-foot building currently on the site is a house, but it is zoned "downtown district." The entire property is .162 acres. Boggs said a new owner could either tear down the existing home or do a major renovation to the structure and preserve it. "The site will be challenging because of its size, but it is a great opportunity if someone can take advantage of it," he said. Edited April 23, 20241 yr by VintageLife
April 24, 20241 yr Might be hard to see because it was almost dark, but just noticed wood framing is rising at the AD apartments
April 24, 20241 yr 15 hours ago, VintageLife said: "The site will be challenging because of its size, but it is a great opportunity if someone can take advantage of it," he said. (Chic-Fil-A has entered chat) - Challenge Accepted. Moo.
April 28, 20241 yr Snatched a better look yesterday at the Arena District Apartments as wood framing begins to rise
April 29, 20241 yr Century-old Arena District home for sale reflects neighborhood's past A rare home for sale in the heart of downtown Columbus offers unique neighbors – surface parking lots, an office building and I-670. "It's kind of like a petunia in the midst of all that asphalt," Columbus Landmarks' Susan Keeny said of the home at 527 Armstrong St. Homeowners Braysean Danner and Farrah Harrell weren't available to speak to Columbus Business First. But the broker handling the listing, Chad Boggs, of NAI Ohio Equities, said a new owner could either tear down the existing home or do a major renovation to the structure and preserve it. The site in total is about .162 acres. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/04/29/armstrong-street-house-arena-district-history.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 22, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, CbusOrBust said: AD apartments At least it makes the corner look 10x better.
July 15, 2024Jul 15 Nationwide Arena up for more than $60 million in renovations Nationwide Arena is set to undergo a number of upgrades over the next few years. The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, which owns and operates the arena (opened in 2000), has laid out $60.2 million of upgrades in its operating and capital improvements budget planned through 2028. Leaders estimate fiscal year 2025 will be the most costly of the three-year plan, with $24.4 million in renovations on the agenda. The roof is the most costly, running more than $9 million. Other items on the 2025 list include: Club renovation ($1.7 million) Fire alarm system replacement ($2.5 million) Gas chiller replacement ($2 million) Directional signage upgrades ($476,659) More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/07/15/nationwide-renovations-60-million.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 2024Aug 29 Modernizing Nationwide Arena could cost as much as $450M, officials say Modernizing the 24-year-old Nationwide Arena would cost $350 million to $450 million, according to a presentation at a meeting of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority board. The board owns and operates Nationwide Arena, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel and various parking facilities. In July, Columbus Business First detailed a number of repairs and maintenance costs planned over the next four years, including a new roof, a new fire alarm system, a gas chiller replacement and club-level renovations. Just completing that to-do list would cost $60.2 million. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/29/nationwide-arena-modernizing-450-million.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 2024Aug 29 2 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Modernizing Nationwide Arena could cost as much as $450M, officials say Modernizing the 24-year-old Nationwide Arena would cost $350 million to $450 million, according to a presentation at a meeting of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority board. The board owns and operates Nationwide Arena, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel and various parking facilities. In July, Columbus Business First detailed a number of repairs and maintenance costs planned over the next four years, including a new roof, a new fire alarm system, a gas chiller replacement and club-level renovations. Just completing that to-do list would cost $60.2 million. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/29/nationwide-arena-modernizing-450-million.html At that point, you almost want to wonder if its better to just build a new one.
August 29, 2024Aug 29 Well, the latest arena (Intuit Dome) cost $2 billion so maybe $350 million is a bargain? LOL "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 2024Aug 30 I love going to events at Nationwide. The building is awesome. It’s not surprising it needs major renovations. I’ve been in my 58 year old home for 20 years and have replaced the roof, repaired siding, new furnace, AC, water heater, repaired plumbing, landscaping… should I go on? But it’s a unique home and I love it. That’s how I feel about the arena. It has decades of good use in its bones. It looks great and represents the city well (way better than the Schott IMO). Edited August 30, 2024Aug 30 by Bryan2Cbus Edited to remove a CBJ reference included prior to knowledge of the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau and brother.
August 30, 2024Aug 30 9 hours ago, Bryan2Cbus said: I love going to events at Nationwide. The building is awesome. It’s not surprising it needs major renovations. I’ve been in my 58 year old home for 20 years and have replaced the roof, repaired siding, new furnace, AC, water heater, repaired plumbing, landscaping… should I go on? But it’s a unique home and I love it. That’s how I feel about the arena. It has decades of good use in its bones. It looks great and represents the city well (way better than the Schott IMO). I agree - it’s a really nice building. I was shocked to hear new arenas cost that much!
September 11, 2024Sep 11 Well this is great, even if it is arshot. preliminary site plan permit filed for Description: 530 W. Spring St. The project activities include the construction of a 22-story skyscraper, parking garage, two access drives, sidewalks, & associated utilities.
September 11, 2024Sep 11 Arshot? I'm just going to act as if this doesn't exist bc it likely never will.
September 11, 2024Sep 11 16 minutes ago, DevolsDance said: Arshot? I'm just going to act as if this doesn't exist bc it likely never will. 100% what I was thinking hahaha
September 11, 2024Sep 11 Yeah I have no faith in this happening either. But this is what I’d love to see pop up in Astor Park and the triangle , rather than just the 5 story buildings.
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