July 15, 20204 yr The Grant Park people know that there are color choices beyond pale blue, gray, beige, and a couple shades of brick right? Just saying. Otherwise nice to see construction moving along and nice pics. *Their little map is bursting with color like a pack of spilled skittles compared to the product. Again just saying and all... Edited July 15, 20204 yr by Toddguy
July 17, 20204 yr On 7/15/2020 at 4:36 PM, Toddguy said: The Grant Park people know that there are color choices beyond pale blue, gray, beige, and a couple shades of brick right? Just saying. Otherwise nice to see construction moving along and nice pics. *Their little map is bursting with color like a pack of spilled skittles compared to the product. Again just saying and all... I'm pretty sure those color choices were all made by Thrives Company and not the individuals buying the homes. Only the single family homes that run opposite on Grant had the option to pick from different color options. But I do agree the color palette is pretty boring.
July 17, 20204 yr On 7/15/2020 at 4:23 PM, DevolsDance said: Developer has submitted a site plan with the city today regarding a mixed-use redevelopment of 300 E Fifth Ave. The site plan outlines: - Total height of 6-stories - Includes underground parking - Contains street level commercial space This land currently is mostly green lot and has a small daycare on the eastern corner where Fifth Ave and 6th St meet. Interesting. 5th Ave has a lot going on.
August 18, 20204 yr https://www.columbusunderground.com/development-proposed-for-prominent-site-in-weinland-park-bw1 Hopefully the design is awesome.
August 18, 20204 yr East 5th Avenue Activity (Sat. Aug. 15, 2020) Aubrey Apartments 3M Site On 7/15/2020 at 4:23 PM, DevolsDance said: Developer has submitted a site plan with the city today regarding a mixed-use redevelopment of 300 E Fifth Ave. This land currently is mostly green lot and has a small daycare on the eastern corner where Fifth Ave and 6th St meet. Grant Park The East 5th Avenue Streetscape was redone only ~5 years ago. It could use a trim and a sweep.
August 18, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: https://www.columbusunderground.com/development-proposed-for-prominent-site-in-weinland-park-bw1 Hopefully the design is awesome. Based on the zoning application they are wrapping/hiding the garage but ~300 units for this big of a plot is shockingly low and 500 parking spaces is high... I am curious to see the actual design. Crossing my fingers for the best.
August 18, 20204 yr 25 minutes ago, DevolsDance said: Based on the zoning application they are wrapping/hiding the garage but ~300 units for this big of a plot is shockingly low and 500 parking spaces is high... I am curious to see the actual design. Crossing my fingers for the best. Yeah, I’m not expecting it to be anything crazy good. But as long as parking is hidden that is great. I agree, for how big that lot is, 300 units doesn’t seem like much.
August 24, 20204 yr Business First had an article about the new development, nothing really new other than this, The project is seeking five variances – including for a 74-foot height in an area with a maximum of 60 feet, as well as to allow ground-floor residences. seems like if it hits 74 feet in height, it will be pretty decent in size. Also curious about the ground-floor residences.
August 24, 20204 yr Long-vacant Weinland Park site eyed for redevelopment Documents submitted to the city show the developer wants to build a large mixed-use building on the empty 3.5-acre block with 315 residential units – totaling 415 bedrooms – plus 15,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 566-space parking structure. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/24/thrive-cos-pitches-big-development-in-weinland.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 24, 20204 yr On 8/18/2020 at 4:57 PM, VintageLife said: Yeah, I’m not expecting it to be anything crazy good. But as long as parking is hidden that is great. I agree, for how big that lot is, 300 units doesn’t seem like much. I think that only 300 units will be ok as long as the rest of it is done well-good design and materials and all. And yes if the parking is hidden(especially on at least three sides) then it will be ok. If it is open to the north that would not be such a big deal I guess. JMO.
August 24, 20204 yr 32 minutes ago, Toddguy said: I think that only 300 units will be ok as long as the rest of it is done well-good design and materials and all. And yes if the parking is hidden(especially on at least three sides) then it will be ok. If it is open to the north that would not be such a big deal I guess. JMO. Yeah and with the 74 ft variance they are wanting, hopeful a 6-7 story would be in the mix.
August 25, 20204 yr 5 hours ago, VintageLife said: Yeah and with the 74 ft variance they are wanting, hopeful a 6-7 story would be in the mix. Well I would think that 6 floors would be the limit given they can have a concrete ground floor and then five stick built floors above that per the codes. And 74 feet comes in pretty close to 6 floors(The crap at Highpointe is 77.5 I think). You could have eleven foot floor to floor(ten foot floor to ceiling)apartments and still have a 17-19 foot ground floor for retail. I would be very happy with five or six floors in that area. It is amazing how that area is filling in compared to what it was 10 or 15 years ago. I love this infill and densifying of these areas with some pretty good projects scattered about replacing some real eyesores.
August 28, 20204 yr The renderings have been posted. https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-six-story-building-proposed-in-weinland-park-we1
August 28, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: The renderings have been posted. https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-six-story-building-proposed-in-weinland-park-we1 This appears to separate proposal adjacent to the Waggenbrenner/Thrive discussed above.
August 28, 20204 yr 4 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: This appears to separate proposal adjacent to the Waggenbrenner/Thrive discussed above. never mind, I didn’t read the article properly. It does say it’s adjacent to the other one. That is what I noticed when I looked up the address. The article seems to indicate this is the corner of 4th and 5th, which isn’t the correct location. Either way, it will be a good addition I think. Edited August 28, 20204 yr by VintageLife
August 28, 20204 yr If only we could get campus partners (?) To finally build on the NW corner that whole corner will see a massive transformation finally
August 28, 20204 yr 2 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: If only we could get campus partners (?) To finally build on the NW corner that whole corner will see a massive transformation finally With the old liquor store?
August 28, 20204 yr 4 minutes ago, VintageLife said: With the old liquor store? Yes. I think it is owned by campus partners if i remember correctly. I do know it was part of a bigger plan to get a couple of them closed to clean up campus.
August 28, 20204 yr 26 minutes ago, DTCL11 said: Yes. I think it is owned by campus partners if i remember correctly. I do know it was part of a bigger plan to get a couple of them closed to clean up campus. I’m sure that these two proposals will help get them started.
August 28, 20204 yr 7 hours ago, DTCL11 said: This appears to separate proposal adjacent to the Waggenbrenner/Thrive discussed above. Wow. Even better. 5th is really starting to build up into a nice corridor.
August 28, 20204 yr 2 hours ago, TH3BUDDHA said: Wow. Even better. 5th is really starting to build up into a nice corridor. Yes this will be some serious density at this location. This is a good six floors (looks like seven floors) and who knows how many units and with the retail and with the other proposal with at least 300 units this area will be popping. They really do need to get rid of the eyesore that is the liquor store. I like the "warehousey" look and the big windows. Edited August 28, 20204 yr by Toddguy
August 28, 20204 yr 33 minutes ago, Toddguy said: Yes this will be some serious density at this location. This is a good six floors (looks like seven floors) and who knows how many units and with the retail and with the other proposal with at least 300 units this area will be popping. They really do need to get rid of the eyesore that is the liquor store. I like the "warehousey" look and the big windows. Yeah I love the big windows. Overall it’s a pretty great building. I’m not sure I like the pool cut outs on these buildings. Maybe if it was on a higher floor. Still like the design overall.
August 31, 20204 yr Wow, at first I was confused thinking this was the Thrive proposal. I didn't even think, that this lot was even in play. I live near by and to think that this could be built in addition to 4th and 5th will have a HUGE impact on the local area. This is really good stuff and makes me excited for the future in this neighborhood. Edit: This building design looks to be almost identical to the one built just north of Kroger on High Street. Color scheme is better IMO. Edited August 31, 20204 yr by 4N6science Additional thought.
August 31, 20204 yr On 8/28/2020 at 12:12 AM, DTCL11 said: Yes. I think it is owned by campus partners if i remember correctly. I do know it was part of a bigger plan to get a couple of them closed to clean up campus. I thought Kevin Lykens controlled the old beer barn parcel but I could be mistaken.
August 31, 20204 yr 55 minutes ago, NightNectar said: I thought Kevin Lykens controlled the old beer barn parcel but I could be mistaken. Hopefully, I feel like he would offer up a better design, than campus partners.
September 1, 20204 yr On 8/31/2020 at 1:02 PM, VintageLife said: Hopefully, I feel like he would offer up a better design, than campus partners. No kidding! Lol
September 5, 20204 yr I think this design looks amazing and the stretch along 4th will fit in great. Not sure about the entrance being right after the corner, but at least it looks good.
September 5, 20204 yr I wish it was a floor taller but otherwise it is ok. The front part is just a bit awkward to me in how it seems lower and in how it joins the rest-I like the back part better. There is the highlighted repetition in the back part but also some mixing it up on the top floor. It will be great to have this and the six floor building built. Is there any info on the number of units in the other six floor proposal? I know this one has 315 units. So will we be looking at 450 or so units or closer to 500 for the two of them?-which is huge for Weinland Park which is exploding with new housing and infill not to mention the nearly 20,000 square feet of retail/commercial/other space. *So I was just looking at an article on CU and they mentioned that the two developments will have 480 units on 4 acres so I guess the six story development will have 165 units. 480 units facing along Fifth is really a lot. This will add what, at least 600 residents to Weinland Park? I wonder what the existing population is there-these two project could be a ten percent increase(if not more)in population. Edited September 5, 20204 yr by Toddguy
September 6, 20204 yr I really like it. Much better than what was proposed in GV for the GE site. What is frustrating is I see no mention of affordable housing. All the talk from the city last year about making it a priority and they flopped on the affordable components of the crew campus. This will arguably be one of the biggest pair of developments in terms of units in this part of town and the city has no way or appearance of trying to make even 10% of the units be affordable. I called it then and I'll call it now in that Guinther and Columbus have no clue or actual plan to enhance affordable housing throughout the city. Yes, there are couple projects but this needs to be a concerted city wide effort applied to all neighborhoods. Edit: ESPECIALLY for large projects. Anytime we are seeing hundreds of units added the city NEEDS to step in and get these developers to step up. Edited September 6, 20204 yr by DTCL11
September 8, 20204 yr The design looks really good, but there is no reason for a swooping curb cut on 4th when you control the entire block. Cars can figure out how to drive around back. People are actually smarter than we give them credit for sometimes.
September 8, 20204 yr 2 hours ago, Ted said: The design looks really good, but there is no reason for a swooping curb cut on 4th when you control the entire block. Cars can figure out how to drive around back. People are actually smarter than we give them credit for sometimes. It should go somewhere with these roads, not on 4th.
September 8, 20204 yr ^Unfortunately, that type of curb cut is required by Columbus Traffic. It's a totally suburban solution jammed into an urban setting. I think it's dangerous for pedestrians since it encourages faster vehicular speeds.
September 8, 20204 yr Jesus, really, does the city still think all the development is taking place on 161?
September 8, 20204 yr I’m hoping that the out of the closet building will be replaced at some point, and with it, that entrance moved.
September 9, 20204 yr Weinland Park development plan advances "I think it'll do a good job of pushing the bounds of Columbus' urban core out a bit further." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/09/major-wagenbrenner-development-gains-traction.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 10, 20204 yr Six-story, mixed-use development in Weinland Park gets area commission approvals It's one of a few projects intended to further densify the street in the next few years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/10/5th-avenue-development-gets-a-nod.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 16, 20204 yr On 9/13/2020 at 11:52 PM, ColDayMan said: Texas developer Parallel Co. pitches 6-story housing project near Ohio State A developer from Austin, Texas, hopes to make a first splash in Columbus with a substantial new student housing project. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/13/new-campus-housing-mid-rise-pitched-near-gateway.html The projects location The 4 homes to be replaced (Mon. 9-14-20) From the back alley (10th Ave) The 2 homes and 2 empty lots located between the proposed development and the Gateway Garage Unrelated, but a row of 5 duplexes along 11th just north of this planed development have been undergoing a substantial renovation And at the other end of Weinland Park, The Aubrey
October 9, 20204 yr Milling High Street from 5th to 9th for Phase 4 of the streetscape project (Fri. 10-9-20) The sidewalks were pretty quickly rebuilt for most of Phase 4 The best part about milling is when it exposes what remains of the streets old brickwork The end of the milling and the streetscape project at High and 9th
October 19, 20204 yr On 10/16/2020 at 2:21 PM, DevolsDance said: https://columbusohdev.app.box.com/s/2e5nv3t0mc1b5dt6h5v3p2ytr1sgyhlp/file/728074935845 Overview - 6 stories - 135 Units - 135 parking space garage, at grade, wrapped with walk up units - Total investment around $60M - Developed by Parallel, Designed by Rhode Partners ( https://www.parallel-co.com/developments ) The update from Columbus Underground on the project: More Apartments Proposed for Weinland Park Brent Warren - Oct. 19, 2020 https://www.columbusunderground.com/more-apartments-proposed-for-weinland-park-bw1
October 23, 20204 yr Final paving is wrapping up on Phase 4 (Wed. 10-21-20) New bus-pad and streetlights by Kroger The new streetlights are very nice on this whole section. So far they're lit up to 6th Ave, but I think they'll continue to 9th Ave.
October 23, 20204 yr 46 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: Final paving is wrapping up on Phase 4 (Wed. 10-21-20) I still wish the modern hotel that played off the Northside Branch had come to fruition here... not always a fan of tearing down old but the new block with modern library and hotel would have been worth it.
October 27, 20204 yr On 10/23/2020 at 12:58 PM, NorthShore647 said: Final paving is wrapping up on Phase 4 (Wed. 10-21-20) This photo shows what happened in quite a few places at the north end of the streetscape rehab -- it shows how they've re-graded some of the sidewalks and the edge of the streets, and I can't believe this is how they finished it. There are some places where the slope is hard to traverse and potentially dangerous... I wish there was a different solution.
October 28, 20204 yr ^Without completely rebuilding the road base, this is really the only solution. The sidewalk pedestrian area (or PAR) needs to closely meet doorways and the sidewalk can only have a 1.5% cross slope to meet ADA. Somewhere the grade needs to be made up between the PAR and the curb. Older sidewalks had steeper cross slopes but this doesn't meet current standards.
January 11, 20214 yr The Aubrey (Sun. 1-10-21) New infill behind a row of 5 recently renovated duplexes (mentioned upthread) between 11th and 9th Avenues. The 6 story apartment building proposed by the Texas developer in September would be located just south of this new infill Grant Park Parcel 5 apartment progress
February 12, 20214 yr The Aubrey (Wed. 2-10-21) Grant Park Progress Some activity at the SE corner of Indianola and 8th, the site of the former Church which burned down two years ago Smith & High development
February 13, 20214 yr I appreciate the expanse of Grant Park but their apartments look so terrible. Want the aesthetic of a 1990s-2000s 270 apartment with the convenience of access to all the hottest neighborhoods in town?! Try Grant Park! On 1/11/2021 at 12:47 PM, NorthShore647 said: Grant Park Parcel 5 apartment progress 12 hours ago, NorthShore647 said: Grant Park Progress And the fact that this was what was permitted to face 5th Ave is an atrocity. A little bit of commercial at the main entrance might have gone a long way. Edited February 13, 20214 yr by DTCL11
February 13, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, DTCL11 said: I appreciate the expanse of Grant Park but their apartments look so terrible. Want the aesthetic of a 1990s-2000s 270 apartment with the convenience of access to all the hottest neighborhoods in town?! Try Grant Park! And the fact that this was what was permitted to face 5th Ave is an atrocity. A little bit of commercial at the main entrance might have gone a long way. I thought the same thing, these look like garbage. I had much higher hopes as the homes they put in seem really nice. Maybe they were were trying to fit in with the cheap campus area apartments that start just a few blocks north. Should have added just a bit more stucco though if that was the plan.
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