June 6, 20241 yr There's a significant project in the works for most of the area bounded by High, Main, Third, and Cherry but it's still very early in the development timeline Edited June 6, 20241 yr by NW24HX
June 11, 20241 yr Thrive Cos. planning 350 apartments near New Albany "Thrive Cos. will start work on its first suburban project this fall. Columbus-based Thrive Cos. plans to buy vacant land from the New Albany Co. to build a $70 million multifamily project. Columbus City Council approved rezoning of the site on Monday. Although the 7745 Walton Pkwy. site falls under the city of Columbus' jurisdiction and any school-aged children living there would go to Columbus City Schools, it's just a mile from New Albany's downtown. Thrive Cos. also is working to buy other land nearby for future phases, including a mixed-use project with retail, office and amenities such as the Little Grand Market being built at Grandview Crossing. The developer plans to close on the 7745 Walton Pkwy. site in September and start site work in October. Apartments could be finished in early 2026, Zeppernick said." https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/06/11/moores-edge.html
June 11, 20241 yr 15 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: "Thrive Cos. will start work on its first suburban project this fall. They shouldn’t have any trouble, they pretty much nail the suburbs in the city vibe.
August 4, 2024Aug 4 New Albany City Council has approved the latest development plan for Gantt Parkway, proposing 294 residential units alongside commercial and medical offices. The rezoning aims to optimize land use while minimizing school impact, retaining the area’s residential unit cap but shifting the layout to accommodate additional commercial spaces and parkland. https://www.dispatch.com/
August 7, 2024Aug 7 From The Newark Advocate: "Nationwide Children's Hospital will build a Close to Home center in New Albany on land that has been donated by the family of billionaire Les Wexner. Nationwide's Close to Home centers are meant to provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children and young adults throughout the region. In New Albany, the Close to Home will offer urgent care-type services, lab, radiology, specialty clinics, and occupational, physical and speech therapy." "The 25 acres is part of a bigger chunk of 108 acres of land that the company owns. City Council gave first reading to legislation Wednesday night to rezone the land where the Close to Home will be built. Final action is expected at the Aug. 20 meeting. The 108 acres is south of state Route 161, east of U.S. 62, north of East Dublin-Granville Road and west of Kitzmiller Road."
August 7, 2024Aug 7 2 hours ago, Airsup said: From The Newark Advocate: "Nationwide Children's Hospital will build a Close to Home center in New Albany on land that has been donated by the family of billionaire Les Wexner. Nationwide's Close to Home centers are meant to provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children and young adults throughout the region. In New Albany, the Close to Home will offer urgent care-type services, lab, radiology, specialty clinics, and occupational, physical and speech therapy." "The 25 acres is part of a bigger chunk of 108 acres of land that the company owns. City Council gave first reading to legislation Wednesday night to rezone the land where the Close to Home will be built. Final action is expected at the Aug. 20 meeting. The 108 acres is south of state Route 161, east of U.S. 62, north of East Dublin-Granville Road and west of Kitzmiller Road." It's Subarea 1: Subarea 2 is for offices. Subarea 3 is for residential; no more than 294 units.
August 7, 2024Aug 7 25 minutes ago, aderwent said: It's Subarea 1: Subarea 2 is for offices. Subarea 3 is for residential; no more than 294 units. I'm curious as to what that residential component is going to look like, given its proximity to the Wexner lair.
August 7, 2024Aug 7 1 hour ago, Airsup said: I'm curious as to what that residential component is going to look like, given its proximity to the Wexner lair. They want to retain the Village Residential zoning that limits it to 294 single family residences, but to use the Urban Center Code outlined here: https://newalbanyohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/23-0509-NA-Urban-Center-Code_Update.pdf
October 14, 2024Oct 14 On 10/8/2024 at 11:37 AM, Luvcbus said: Market Street extension project update: Say what you will about New Albany, they know how to plan a project. Always impressed with how they handle everything.
October 14, 2024Oct 14 5 minutes ago, TIm said: Say what you will about New Albany, they know how to plan a project. Always impressed with how they handle everything. It always looks nice, but it’s crazy that they have the ability, more so than most suburbs, to build an actual city center with bridge park level of housing, but just continue to be car centric
October 14, 2024Oct 14 29 minutes ago, VintageLife said: It always looks nice, but it’s crazy that they have the ability, more so than most suburbs, to build an actual city center with bridge park level of housing, but just continue to be car centric Well they are certainly aware of what the residents of New Albany value. You typically aren't moving to a suburban area because you vastly value walkability to necessities and entertainment. They want yards and space. They want to be able to drive to the local walkable area which is what this new project is expanding upon. Get your walking fix then head back to your car focused single family neighborhood. Basically what they were selling as the American Dream post WWII and a lot of people still want that.
October 14, 2024Oct 14 38 minutes ago, TIm said: Well they are certainly aware of what the residents of New Albany value. You typically aren't moving to a suburban area because you vastly value walkability to necessities and entertainment. They want yards and space. They want to be able to drive to the local walkable area which is what this new project is expanding upon. Get your walking fix then head back to your car focused single family neighborhood. Basically what they were selling as the American Dream post WWII and a lot of people still want that. In some fairness to New Albany - while they don't do the kind of large, multistory residential that most of us on here are fans of, they also don't have as many "giant house with a giant yard" type developments as most Columbus suburbs. There are quite a lot of patio home and townhouse developments in the area that are quite dense for SFH, and those have common areas rather than yards. They also have a pretty extensive network of bike paths and sidewalks that actually connect things. That said - when we drive through that area, I do see a lot of walkers when the weather is nice, but I think it's probably more about exercising around their own neighborhood. There is also often a lot of distance between those dense-ish neighborhoods and anything you might want to walk to. I would guess at this point most people still do exactly as you describe and drive most places, it will be interesting to see if that continues as development continues and demographics change.
November 24, 2024Nov 24 New Albany Launches Construction of Fieldhouse and Community Hub The New Albany Parks and Recreation Department broke ground on the much-anticipated fieldhouse and community center, a project that’s been four years in the making. Located at the corner of Bevelhymer Road and Walnut Street, this massive 185,890-square-foot facility will beef up New Albany’s recreational offerings. The fieldhouse will be a year-round hub for sports, fitness, education, and community gatherings. “On behalf of all Board members, staff, and our project partners, we are excited to commence our Fieldhouse and Community Center construction project,” said Richard Williams, Chairman of the Parks District Board of Trustees. “We look forward to completing our project in a timely manner and bringing a new and exciting athletic and community venue to New Albany for generations to come.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/new-albany-launches-construction-of-fieldhouse-and-community-hub-ca1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 27Jan 27 Mixed-use project in New Albany Village Center proposed by Mershad Development A mixed-use development has been proposed for New Albany Village Center. Mershad Development is requesting a certificate of appropriateness for a commercial and residential building, townhomes and apartments on 3 acres between North High and East Main streets. The project site includes nine parcels consisting of vacant land and an unoccupied single-family home at 28 N. High St. that would be demolished. The home is described in city documents as "uninhabitable" and in "severe disrepair." The development would consist of three new buildings: The certificate of appropriateness request, which would allow for demolition, the addition of building typologies and the construction of the mixed-use development, was tabled by the New Albany Architectural Review Board at a meeting this month. It will go before the board at its next meeting on Feb. 11.
January 30Jan 30 On 10/8/2024 at 11:37 AM, Luvcbus said: Market Street extension project update: Curious how they're... disconnecting Dublin-Granville Road and Kitzmiller? Ganton Rd will meet at the intersection with Kitzmiller but those now won't connect to the south or west... Unless that's what that little jog is for now? A strange concept. Seems like they could've just done an interesting round-a-bout with five roads instead.
February 1Feb 1 Developers want a new, natural gas power plant to fuel Ohio’s data center alley "In a possible glimpse of the future, developers revealed plans this week to build the state’s first new natural gas fired power plant specifically to power a data center. The plan is in its early phases and details are vague. But on Wednesday, lawyers representing PowerConneX filed a letter with the Ohio Power Siting Board, which issues permits for such projects. The facility, per the letter, would generate 120 megawatts of power over roughly 49 acres in Delaware County for a data center in New Albany, a Columbus suburb. Who exactly is behind the project is a mystery. PowerConneX is a limited liability company incorporated in the state of Delaware in late November 2024. The data centers are spiking Ohio’s power demand. In past years, the Central Ohio region never needed more than 4,000 megawatts to keep the lights on. American Electric Power, the local utility, has already signed deals with data centers that require another 5,000 megawatts. Development interest, AEP has said in regulatory filings, could reach as high as 30,000 megawatts. Most natural gas power plants around the state pump power into the regional electric grid. But the PowerConneX proposal is unique in that its power would stay on site for its data center neighbor." https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/01/developers-want-a-new-natural-gas-power-plant-to-fuel-ohios-data-center-alley.html
February 11Feb 11 33-acre mixed-use development in New Albany set to move forward Steiner + Associates' mixed-use "hamlet" development in New Albany is set to move forward. The project, first introduced in fall 2022, will include residential, commercial and retail uses on the 33-acre site at the corner of New Albany-Condit and Central College roads. It also will include an 8-acre park developed around Sugar Run Creek, which bisects the development. The park will have play equipment, sculptures and other art work, as well as a half-mile trail loop. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/10/hamlet-at-sugar-run-new-albany-steiner-associates.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 11Feb 11 On 1/30/2025 at 2:13 PM, jebleprls22 said: Curious how they're... disconnecting Dublin-Granville Road and Kitzmiller? Ganton Rd will meet at the intersection with Kitzmiller but those now won't connect to the south or west... Unless that's what that little jog is for now? A strange concept. Seems like they could've just done an interesting round-a-bout with five roads instead. Yeah it's weird. Here's what they're going with: Why not just something like this?: My layout saves a thicket of trees, too. Edited February 11Feb 11 by aderwent
February 11Feb 11 10 minutes ago, aderwent said: Yeah it's weird. Here's what they're going with: Why not just something like this?: My layout saves a thicket of trees, too. But why save trees when you can make the area even more boring!!
February 12Feb 12 On 2/11/2025 at 10:50 AM, VintageLife said: But why save trees when you can make the area even more boring!! I actually enjoy the fact that its quiet and boring. however i am hopeful for a few more restaurants and shops downtown. pretty lucky with my job i travel 4 days a week usually and its actually incredibly nice to come home to quiet and boring. 20 minutes from LDC/Nationwide arena/Ohio stadium. Im good to go lol.
February 13Feb 13 New Albany OKs mixed-use project that will add 104 homes, retail space off US 62 "A New Albany board has signed off on plans that will add a walkable and interconnected residential and commercial corridor in the city's Village Center. New Albany's Architectural Review Board has approved a mixed-use development project that will create new residential streets and alleys, 104 residential units and more than 4,200 square feet of commercial space for retail and restaurants east of North High Street and north of U.S. 62. To go along with the private development, the city will extend the street grid, creating smaller residential streets and walkable blocks. City Council approved the final plat and right-of-way dedication for the streets and alleys on Feb. 4. Planning Manager Stephen Mayer previously told The Dispatch the city expects to start construction on new streets in the spring and have the project wrapped up by spring 2026." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/02/13/new-albany-oks-plans-to-add-104-homes-retail-space-north-of-us-62/78427427007/
February 20Feb 20 On 2/10/2025 at 9:14 PM, ColDayMan said: 33-acre mixed-use development in New Albany set to move forward Steiner + Associates' mixed-use "hamlet" development in New Albany is set to move forward. The project, first introduced in fall 2022, will include residential, commercial and retail uses on the 33-acre site at the corner of New Albany-Condit and Central College roads. It also will include an 8-acre park developed around Sugar Run Creek, which bisects the development. The park will have play equipment, sculptures and other art work, as well as a half-mile trail loop. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/10/hamlet-at-sugar-run-new-albany-steiner-associates.html Site plans:
February 20Feb 20 1 hour ago, aderwent said: Site plans: That’s actually done pretty well, and is more dense than I thought it would be. Are the green spaces with numbers eventual projects, or stuff that’s already there?
February 20Feb 20 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: That’s actually done pretty well, and is more dense than I thought it would be. Are the green spaces with numbers eventual projects, or stuff that’s already there? Those are parcels for single family builds. All the existing houses were demolished after being used for fire training this past year. It's a clean slate. Last I saw they've left the majority of the trees, too!
April 18Apr 18 Latest update on the Market Street Extension was released today... According to NA, the project remains on schedule. The city expects work to be "substantially complete by November 2025" A little recap on the project: "In an effort to ease congestion in the heart of town and prepare for future growth, the City of New Albany acquired all of the land necessary to construct an extension of Market Street northeast of the Village Center to connect with Dublin-Granville Road and US 62. As you travel east on Market Street leaving the Village Center, what is currently a dead end at Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road will become a roundabout. The city will extend Market Street northeast from that future roundabout to connect with Dublin-Granville Road. Third Street between Dublin-Granville Road and US-62 will also be reconstructed to provide a seamless flow of traffic from the new Market Street extension to US-62. ...The Market Street extension will feature a beautiful new water feature with wetland plantings. It will also include a new scenic overlook that will be part of a connection to Rose Run Phase II..." Latest construction updates on the Market Street Extension found here: https://newalbanyohio.org/market-street-extension/
April 18Apr 18 I've been waiting for something like this for a long time! I always found it odd that the East half of Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road featured no development clear up to Dublin-Granville. All for extending Market St! But...another interesting and questionable roadway reconfiguration with the Third realignment: why cut off Johnstown/62 like that? I guess on one hand, the curve in between Dublin-Granville And High is incredibly narrow so it does avoid that. Also, is it my imagination do the designers in Columbus purposefully engineer kinks/bends in new roadways when it could be a straight path? (middle of orange Market St)? Edited April 18Apr 18 by PrestoKinetic
April 22Apr 22 On 4/18/2025 at 12:21 PM, PrestoKinetic said: Also, is it my imagination do the designers in Columbus purposefully engineer kinks/bends in new roadways when it could be a straight path? (middle of orange Market St)? I’ve noticed this too. I’m convinced it’s either because people think curvier roads look prettier (especially in a rendering) or it’s some really terrible attempt at getting people to drive the speed limit. Either way it drives me nuts because IMO it looks worse, I’m guessing it’s more expensive, and if you want people to drive slower there’s so many better ways to achieve that (like for starters don’t make the road so damn big!). Sawmill north of 270 is an egregious example.
April 25Apr 25 Biotech firm Amgen adding hundreds of jobs, plans $900M New Albany expansion "Amgen will invest $900 million to expand its New Albany manufacturing facility and add 350 jobs in what is the largest life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in the history of Ohio. The project, announced April 25, will add to the roughly 400 jobs already promised in central Ohio by the biotech company and bring its total local investment to $1.4 billion. The project is on track to be completed in 2027 and spans 418,000 square feet. Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, California, first broke ground in New Albany in 2021 on a 270,000 square-foot pharmaceutical packaging facility that opened in February 2024." https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/healthcare/2025/04/25/amgen-biotech-expanding-adding-jobs-new-albany-central-ohio/83254984007/
May 15May 15 New Albany Village Center moves forward as developer acquires 7 parcels for mixed-use projectThe developer of a mixed-use project in the heart of New Albany has acquired the properties it plans to build on.Mershad Development bought seven parcels on North High Street and Cherry Alley for its New Albany Village Center project, Franklin County property records show. The purchase price for the sites at 48, 42, 34 and 28 N. High St., 34 Cherry Alley and two unspecified parcels on Cherry Alley was $2.8 million.The transaction was recorded by the Franklin County Auditor on Wednesday.More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/05/15/new-albany-village-center-property-purchases.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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