I appreciate there will be a ground floor use of the garage, but they should wrap the south and west sides in residential. 

12 hours ago, Ginger Planner said:

I really hope they push back on that massive garage. If i recall correctly a parking structure must be lined on a minimum of 2 sides with either residential or commercial uses. There are already too many exposed parking garage sides in Bridge park. I appreciate that they added architectural treatments to the exposed parts but they are not that impressive. Take a floor or two from the res towers and line the garage. Also, the drop-off on the hotel looks very suburban in it's layout and I believe Moony is considered a primary street and has specific urban design and building orientation requirements this doesn't meet. Just my two cents

Keep the height - just add more space.

Yea, wild they wouldn't have residential wrapping facing the park space to the south. Those could be more townhome/walk-ups like in the adjacent parcels.

Central Insurance to become the largest office user at Bridge Park following Dublin move
 

 

“A Northwest Ohio-based insurance company is moving its Dublin location to Bridge Park, where it will become the largest office user at the prominent development. 

 

Central Insurance, a property and casualty insurance carrier headquartered in Van Wert, will relocate its Central Ohio technology office from 425 Metro Place N. to 6620 Mooney St. in Dublin. The 48,322-square-foot office will span an entire block and will be situated within a mix of condos and retail stores at Dublin's Bridge Park, according to a news release.

 

Central Insurance will create approximately 60 jobs as a result of the move. Those positions are expected to be filled by the end of 2026, adding to the agency's current workforce of 79 Dublin employees. 
 

Central Insurance President and CEO Evan Purmort said the Bridge Park location is designed to accommodate growth of the company's Central Ohio operation.”

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/30/central-insurance-moving-to-bridge-park-in-dublin.html

A NEIGHBORHOOD TO ENVY — AND REPLICATE

 

Crawford Hoying fields calls and emails every week from developers and local government officials nationwide who want to know about Bridge Park’s success.

 

And for good reason.

 

The mixed-use development in Dublin has become a Central Ohio destination in the few years since Crawford Hoying put up the first building.

 

Couples hold weddings at the development’s event venues and proposals routinely occur on the pedestrian bridge spanning the Scioto River, connecting old Dublin to new attractions at Bridge Park.

 

Residents have moved into apartments and are scoping out more soon-to-open condos. Companies are moving to new offices. Visitors and locals are staying at its two – and soon to be three – hotels. And the restaurants and North Market Bridge Park are drawing foodies from all over.

 

What was once a Riverside Drive strip mall dotted by parking lots has been transformed into the sprawling development it is today. Bridge Park now includes 30 acres with more than 20 buildings occupied by dozens of businesses and hundreds of residents.

 

The development, which is still growing, will soon top $600 million in investment. That’s double the amount Crawford Hoying projected when it first announced the project in 2013.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/02/bridge-park-recreate-dublin.html

 

It's just copying what was successful in the Short North and Downtown without, you know, the inconveniences. I went to an event at Pins and the parking was close. My overall impression was that it's boring and sanitized. 

Decrying a new development as sanitized comes off as hipsterish to me. Of course Bridge Park isn't going to have the grit and character that the Short North and Downtown currently have. That comes with years of existence and different populations making their mark on the neighborhood. But Dublin deserves major props for building the kind of density that most other suburbs refuse to even consider. 

1 hour ago, Pablo said:

It's just copying what was successful in the Short North and Downtown without, you know, the inconveniences. I went to an event at Pins and the parking was close. My overall impression was that it's boring and sanitized. 

Why is that a bad thing though? Isn't that what developers should be doing? Learning lessons from other developments, taking what works and dropping what doesn't work and implementing those changes into an overall better development. Bridge Park isn't trying to advertise itself as Short North 2.0 or anything, it's advertising itself as a nice, dense, walkable, safe place to live and have fun, which it has absolutely succeeded in doing.

2 minutes ago, TIm said:

Why is that a bad thing though? Isn't that what developers should be doing? Learning lessons from other developments, taking what works and dropping what doesn't work and implementing those changes into an overall better development. Bridge Park isn't trying to advertise itself as Short North 2.0 or anything, it's advertising itself as a nice, dense, walkable, safe place to live and have fun, which it has absolutely succeeded in doing.

I have stated before why I don’t like Bridge Park and it seems many agree with the reasoning. Overall, the development itself is awesome and I wish more suburbs would copy it closer and build up the density.

 

The problem is that it literally was a copy and paste if everything popular downtown and in the short north. They didn’t bring in new concepts or new businesses, they just picked all the businesses and printed them up there. I think the worst is opening a North Market, instead of just another market concept. It’s cheap and not inspired. 
 

if they would have brought in 90% new concepts and business I would probably like the idea more, but it gives it a sanitized, I’m to good to go to these places downtown and want them where I live, so I don’t have to be around people different than me. 
 

 

9 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I have stated before why I don’t like Bridge Park and it seems many agree with the reasoning. Overall, the development itself is awesome and I wish more suburbs would copy it closer and build up the density.

 

The problem is that it literally was a copy and paste if everything popular downtown and in the short north. They didn’t bring in new concepts or new businesses, they just picked all the businesses and printed them up there. I think the worst is opening a North Market, instead of just another market concept. It’s cheap and not inspired. 
 

if they would have brought in 90% new concepts and business I would probably like the idea more, but it gives it a sanitized, I’m to good to go to these places downtown and want them where I live, so I don’t have to be around people different than me. 
 

 

I can't relate to this thought process at all. They opened more versions of things people like. That's what successful businesses do. New concepts are an insane financial risk, especially in the food industry. They are starting to open more unique concepts now though that the development is well established and successful. Bridge Park is still VERY young and literally still under construction, there is way more to come. You start with things you know will make money, start collecting that money and then once the development has proven to be a financial success, you can start taking more risks since you have a safety net built up.

Edited March 3, 20232 yr by TIm

23 minutes ago, TIm said:

I can't relate to this thought process at all. They opened more versions of things people like. That's what successful businesses do. New concepts are an insane financial risk, especially in the food industry. They are starting to open more unique concepts now though that the development is well established and successful. Bridge Park is still VERY young and literally still under construction, there is way more to come. You start with things you know will make money, start collecting that money and then once the development has proven to be a financial success, you can start taking more risks since you have a safety net built up.

I can agree with it being a challenge to open new places and hopefully as it goes on Bridge Park gets a little more unique and different. 
 

it’s also still the reason it is sanitized and not something I am interested in at all. Maybe eventually in a few years, it won’t have that feeling, but who knows. 

1 hour ago, OliverHazardPerry said:

Decrying a new development as sanitized comes off as hipsterish to me. Of course Bridge Park isn't going to have the grit and character that the Short North and Downtown currently have. That comes with years of existence and different populations making their mark on the neighborhood. But Dublin deserves major props for building the kind of density that most other suburbs refuse to even consider. 

Perhaps, but my biggest beef is about single developer, large scale projects. There are inherent cost savings strategies in projects like these that lead to homogenous built environments. There are also Dublin imposed design standards that enhance this with required materials and building heights. If there were less building material standards, smaller lot sizes, different developers and architects, differing building heights the entire project would more successful in my mind.

 

19 hours ago, ColDayMan said:

A NEIGHBORHOOD TO ENVY — AND REPLICATE

 

Crawford Hoying fields calls and emails every week from developers and local government officials nationwide who want to know about Bridge Park’s success.

 

And for good reason.

 

The mixed-use development in Dublin has become a Central Ohio destination in the few years since Crawford Hoying put up the first building.

 

Couples hold weddings at the development’s event venues and proposals routinely occur on the pedestrian bridge spanning the Scioto River, connecting old Dublin to new attractions at Bridge Park.

 

Residents have moved into apartments and are scoping out more soon-to-open condos. Companies are moving to new offices. Visitors and locals are staying at its two – and soon to be three – hotels. And the restaurants and North Market Bridge Park are drawing foodies from all over.

 

What was once a Riverside Drive strip mall dotted by parking lots has been transformed into the sprawling development it is today. Bridge Park now includes 30 acres with more than 20 buildings occupied by dozens of businesses and hundreds of residents.

 

The development, which is still growing, will soon top $600 million in investment. That’s double the amount Crawford Hoying projected when it first announced the project in 2013.

 

More below:

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/02/bridge-park-recreate-dublin.html

 

 

Strangely, none of those calls seem to be coming from any other Columbus suburbs, let alone Columbus itself, which continues to build absolute crap like Hamilton Quarter. 

Edited March 3, 20232 yr by jonoh81

16 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Perhaps, but my biggest beef is about single developer, large scale projects. There are inherent cost savings strategies in projects like these that lead to homogenous built environments. There are also Dublin imposed design standards that enhance this with required materials and building heights. If there were less building material standards, smaller lot sizes, different developers and architects, differing building heights the entire project would more successful in my mind.

 

Yes... if things were different they would be.... different.

45 minutes ago, TIm said:

I can't relate to this thought process at all. They opened more versions of things people like. That's what successful businesses do. New concepts are an insane financial risk, especially in the food industry. They are starting to open more unique concepts now though that the development is well established and successful. Bridge Park is still VERY young and literally still under construction, there is way more to come. You start with things you know will make money, start collecting that money and then once the development has proven to be a financial success, you can start taking more risks since you have a safety net built up.

 

The Short North did the same thing with seemingly 47 different Cameron Mitchell concepts. 

24 minutes ago, VintageLife said:

I can agree with it being a challenge to open new places and hopefully as it goes on Bridge Park gets a little more unique and different. 
 

it’s also still the reason it is sanitized and not something I am interested in at all. Maybe eventually in a few years, it won’t have that feeling, but who knows. 

I just don't get how someone can raise issue with with having more versions of nice things lots of people enjoy in different areas of central Ohio. Just makes the stuff we all enjoy much more accessible to the 2 million+ people living in and around this city. It's pretty fun to head to Bridge Park, eat some food, play some pinball, hit the park, walk across to Old Dublin and hang out there etc. etc.

Edited March 3, 20232 yr by TIm

8 minutes ago, jonoh81 said:

 

The Short North did the same thing with seemingly 47 different Cameron Mitchell concepts. 

Exactly. Cameron Mitchell had the finances and the safety net to try out new concepts, and if they fail so be it. Mom and pop doesn't have the luxury of their business failing within a year. They'll be paying off those loans for decades and it could ruin their lives. New concept is going to go in the well established highly trafficked areas and they'll eventually make their way towards the newer developments around the city once those developments are proven to be successful.

 

Downtown North Market is a prime time example of this. It's a low barrier of entry to try a new concept there since you don't need to invest in the infrastructure, marketing, good chunk of equipment etc. You can test the waters without selling your soul to the bank and make an educated decision about the future of your business from there. In comparison, Bridge Park North Market has not yet proven itself to be nearly as successful as downtown which is why you see such high vendor turnover there currently. They're still figuring it out there.

Edited March 3, 20232 yr by TIm

21 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Perhaps, but my biggest beef is about single developer, large scale projects. There are inherent cost savings strategies in projects like these that lead to homogenous built environments. There are also Dublin imposed design standards that enhance this with required materials and building heights. If there were less building material standards, smaller lot sizes, different developers and architects, differing building heights the entire project would more successful in my mind.

 

 

This. The blandness and sterilization doesn't come from it being new. It's from the architecture. 

 

I give Easton alot of grief but their newest area that still sits incomplete is an amazing example of architectural diversity making a much more pleasant experience. Sure, it might not be exactly the most efficiency thing to not have 5 over 1 but it does create a better experience. 

 

And while Arena District isn't much better, the architecture and materials will age better than alot of Bridge Park. 

 

But overall, my biggest gripe is the disconnect from the river and riverfront Park. Yay, let's have a fancy dinner and have to look through rows of parked cars and watch cars speed by at 45mph to maybe enjoy it.  The center focus of retail and restaurants etc should have been more Park centric 

21 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Perhaps, but my biggest beef is about single developer, large scale projects. There are inherent cost savings strategies in projects like these that lead to homogenous built environments. There are also Dublin imposed design standards that enhance this with required materials and building heights. If there were less building material standards, smaller lot sizes, different developers and architects, differing building heights the entire project would more successful in my mind.

 

 

Bridge Park is a good base template for suburban density and walkability, but it's not without flaws. I definitely agree that having so much of it be similar heights and designs from a single developer does make it feel sterile to some degree. It's the same way I feel about the Arena District, Grandview Yard and to a lesser degree the Jeffrey development. There's nothing seriously wrong with any of them, but none of them feel like organic neighborhoods because all the buildings have the same essential design and feel. You can very much tell they were planned communities. They lack the charm and interest that other neighborhoods have.

That said, these are rather minor complaints given the number of positives. 

 

52 minutes ago, jonoh81 said:

 

Bridge Park is a good base template for suburban density and walkability, but it's not without flaws. I definitely agree that having so much of it be similar heights and designs from a single developer does make it feel sterile to some degree. It's the same way I feel about the Arena District, Grandview Yard and to a lesser degree the Jeffrey development. There's nothing seriously wrong with any of them, but none of them feel like organic neighborhoods because all the buildings have the same essential design and feel. You can very much tell they were planned communities. They lack the charm and interest that other neighborhoods have.

That said, these are rather minor complaints given the number of positives. 

 

Thank you for typing out what was in my brain and wouldn’t come out ha. This is exactly it, there is nothing wrong with any of the developments, just boring overall. 

6 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

 

But overall, my biggest gripe is the disconnect from the river and riverfront Park. Yay, let's have a fancy dinner and have to look through rows of parked cars and watch cars speed by at 45mph to maybe enjoy it.  The center focus of retail and restaurants etc should have been more Park centric 

 

This is an interesting critique and one I hadn't thought of before, but with the elevation change you were never going to be able to see the river from the first floor or 2. But it would have been interesting to see some portion of the development added to the other side of riverside drive. Maybe something with a cantilever over the valley there. Could have been really cool. 

1 hour ago, 17thState said:

 

This is an interesting critique and one I hadn't thought of before, but with the elevation change you were never going to be able to see the river from the first floor or 2. But it would have been interesting to see some portion of the development added to the other side of riverside drive. Maybe something with a cantilever over the valley there. Could have been really cool. 

 

Yeah. Its not about seeing the river itself but the idea of experiencing and being connected to the park without a river of asphalt between. And even at a posted speed of 35, which is insane, cars still fly by.  But, some sort of development where you could see the river valley would be cool but I'd be happy if riverside drive had been routed to the east by a could hundred feet.

 

I think the best opportunity for river views is the west side of the river. I think of places like Cuyahoga Falls or Chargrin falls where there's at least a couple that view the rivers 

2 minutes ago, DTCL11 said:

 

Yeah. Its not about seeing the river itself but the idea of experiencing and being connected to the park without a river of asphalt between. And even at a posted speed of 35, which is insane, cars still fly by.  But, some sort of development where you could see the river valley would be cool but I'd be happy if riverside drive had been routed to the east by a could hundred feet.

 

I think the best opportunity for river views is the west side of the river. I think of places like Cuyahoga Falls or Chargrin falls where there's at least a couple that view the rivers 

 

It kind of reminds me of getting to Millennium Pak in Chicago. Michigan Ave is quite busy and wide.

 

13 hours ago, jonoh81 said:

 

Bridge Park is a good base template for suburban density and walkability, but it's not without flaws. I definitely agree that having so much of it be similar heights and designs from a single developer does make it feel sterile to some degree. It's the same way I feel about the Arena District, Grandview Yard and to a lesser degree the Jeffrey development. There's nothing seriously wrong with any of them, but none of them feel like organic neighborhoods because all the buildings have the same essential design and feel. You can very much tell they were planned communities. They lack the charm and interest that other neighborhoods have.

That said, these are rather minor complaints given the number of positives. 

 

Bridge Park is nice but it feels like a poor man’s The Gulch in Nashville. Could be much more interesting.

14 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

 

Yeah. Its not about seeing the river itself but the idea of experiencing and being connected to the park without a river of asphalt between. And even at a posted speed of 35, which is insane, cars still fly by.  But, some sort of development where you could see the river valley would be cool but I'd be happy if riverside drive had been routed to the east by a could hundred feet.

 

I think the best opportunity for river views is the west side of the river. I think of places like Cuyahoga Falls or Chargrin falls where there's at least a couple that view the rivers 

Its important to keep in mind that Riverside Drive is not a City road, it is regulated by the State. The City can not change the speed limit so the parking and traffic light intersections were used as traffic calming. The City has to lobby the State to lower the speed limit and I believe Dublin is trying, using the development and park as a reason. Also, moving the street even further east would not have been possible as that would have required a lot of land acquisition (most likely slowed down with lawsuits), more extreme grading to go through the hills the Wendys is on, and a possible relocation and reconstruction of the underpass with I-270. The existing relocation was possible because Crawford Hoying owned all the land needed so they only had to deal with one land owner. While having buildings fronting the park without a 4-lane road would be nice this was probably the best option they could do from a regulatory standpoint. Just remember that infrastructure is owned and regulated by multiple jurisdictions (local, regional, state, and federal) all with their own regulations and requirements. Just wanted to drop some background information as to why things are the way they are. At least these were the reasons back in the day when Bridge Park was just breaking ground. 

BTW, they had an informal Review on the Riverview District, the area of old homes behind CoHatch along the river. Interesting concept as a business incubator and small business arts community. Don't have any more megabytes to post images so I'll link the proposal below.

 

https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/C3_Proposal.pdf

11 hours ago, 614love said:

Bridge Park is nice but it feels like a poor man’s The Gulch in Nashville. Could be much more interesting.

 

I wish it was more like The Gulch.  Then Dublin might actually have *gasps* a skyline.

 

1 hour ago, Ginger Planner said:

Its important to keep in mind that Riverside Drive is not a City road, it is regulated by the State. The City can not change the speed limit so the parking and traffic light intersections were used as traffic calming. The City has to lobby the State to lower the speed limit and I believe Dublin is trying, using the development and park as a reason. Also, moving the street even further east would not have been possible as that would have required a lot of land acquisition (most likely slowed down with lawsuits), more extreme grading to go through the hills the Wendys is on, and a possible relocation and reconstruction of the underpass with I-270. The existing relocation was possible because Crawford Hoying owned all the land needed so they only had to deal with one land owner. While having buildings fronting the park without a 4-lane road would be nice this was probably the best option they could do from a regulatory standpoint. Just remember that infrastructure is owned and regulated by multiple jurisdictions (local, regional, state, and federal) all with their own regulations and requirements. Just wanted to drop some background information as to why things are the way they are. At least these were the reasons back in the day when Bridge Park was just breaking ground. 

 

I'm not saying one entity did have control. When i reference bridge park, I mean all parties involved. I understand all those implications but it doesn't change the desire that all those entities should have done better. As a resident of the UD I deal with the same frustration over 23 and how much power the state holds over what should be a city road at this point but it also doesn't mean that entities should fight for better. It very much aligns with my overall complaint that we are consistent hampered from better development largely because the state holds back other entities from going bigger, bolder, or at times, even just instituting basic fundamentals of urban design.

2 hours ago, ColDayMan said:

 

I wish it was more like The Gulch.  Then Dublin might actually have *gasps* a skyline.

 

The problem is Bridge Park sits in a pretty deep valley, if it took over Tuttle then Dublin would have a skyline.

1 hour ago, wpcc88 said:

The problem is Bridge Park sits in a pretty deep valley, if it took over Tuttle then Dublin would have a skyline.

Tuttle redev in the next 10 years wouldn't be a bad idea...

 

Few random ones from a little earlier at Bridge Park

 

 

 

 

 

Pulte Homes looks to bring nearly 50 townhomes to Dublin's Bridge Street District
 

 

“A new townhome development has been proposed in Dublin's Bridge Street District.

 

Pulte Homes, which is Central Ohio's largest homebuilder according to research by Columbus Business First, is the developer behind Towns on the Parkway — a 49-unit townhome project planned for a 3.41-acre site located southwest of the intersection of Tuller Road and Village Parkway in Dublin. 

 

The single-family residential units will be spread across eight proposed buildings, city documents show. Each building will vary in size, with the smallest building having five units and the largest consisting of seven units.
 

The Towns on the Parkway project will be considered by the Dublin Planning & Zoning Commission at an upcoming meeting. Both a preliminary plat and final plat are on the agenda for the commission's April 6 meeting.“

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/27/pulte-homes-towns-on-the-parkway-dublin.html

On 3/4/2023 at 4:32 PM, columbus17 said:

Tuttle redev in the next 10 years wouldn't be a bad idea...

The mall is for sale, would be great for someone to buy it and redevelop with density. 

Sorry that it’s blurry but it’s a screenshot of an ad for Sutphen. If you’re not familiar they’re one of the leading manufacturers of fire apparatus based right here in Central Ohio.

 

They use Bridge Park in this video to demo the sharp turning radius of this ‘tiller’ style ladder truck.

7 hours ago, VintageLife said:

The mall is for sale, would be great for someone to buy it and redevelop with density. 

 

7 hours ago, amped91 said:

Pulte Homes looks to bring nearly 50 townhomes to Dublin's Bridge Street District
 

 

“A new townhome development has been proposed in Dublin's Bridge Street District.

 

Pulte Homes, which is Central Ohio's largest homebuilder according to research by Columbus Business First, is the developer behind Towns on the Parkway — a 49-unit townhome project planned for a 3.41-acre site located southwest of the intersection of Tuller Road and Village Parkway in Dublin. 

 

The single-family residential units will be spread across eight proposed buildings, city documents show. Each building will vary in size, with the smallest building having five units and the largest consisting of seven units.
 

The Towns on the Parkway project will be considered by the Dublin Planning & Zoning Commission at an upcoming meeting. Both a preliminary plat and final plat are on the agenda for the commission's April 6 meeting.“

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/27/pulte-homes-towns-on-the-parkway-dublin.html

I like how they make it seem like a new project. The first batch are almost built. At least two clusters of townhomes are framed out and have roofs on already.

Fischer Homes proposes new townhome development in Dublin's Bridge Street District

 

"One of Central Ohio's largest homebuilders is proposing a new townhome development in a prominent area of Dublin.

 

Fischer Homes and subsidiary Grand Communities LLC filed an application with the city for a project it is calling the Tuller Property in Dublin's Bridge Street District. Located at the southwest corner of the John Shields Parkway and Village Parkway intersection, the development would include more than 50 townhomes on the 3.73-acre site."

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/04/10/the-tuller-property-dublin-bridge-street-district.html

 

20 hours ago, Luvcbus said:

Fischer Homes proposes new townhome development in Dublin's Bridge Street District

 

"One of Central Ohio's largest homebuilders is proposing a new townhome development in a prominent area of Dublin.

 

Fischer Homes and subsidiary Grand Communities LLC filed an application with the city for a project it is calling the Tuller Property in Dublin's Bridge Street District. Located at the southwest corner of the John Shields Parkway and Village Parkway intersection, the development would include more than 50 townhomes on the 3.73-acre site."

 

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/04/10/the-tuller-property-dublin-bridge-street-district.html

 

Yikes, those renderings are eye meltingly ugly. I’m happy to see more townhomes, but please up the design game. 

1 minute ago, jeremyck01 said:

Yikes, those renderings are eye meltingly ugly. 

Really? I didn't think they were that bad.  I might just lack good taste however, and have normalized ugly.

3 minutes ago, Toddguy said:

Really? I didn't think they were that bad.  I might just lack good taste however, and have normalized ugly.

It’s the generic design and strange materials combination that’s irking me. 

3 hours ago, jeremyck01 said:

It’s the generic design and strange materials combination that’s irking me. 

I thought there was a much nicer development here with a mixed use and structured parking component going in. Now there's this piece of cr@p - Dublin should never let that pass.

I think there's going to be high demand for infill along the lines of DC Suburban Townhome developments and there is enough space for it. I wish it was a better design but otherwise, I'm ok with the urban part of suburban Dublin including medium density townhomes to bridge that gap and further attract a variety of residents. It sounds great to have 5 over 1 from Riverside to Sawmill but I think concentrating the high density at both ends with some other stuff in between will be a better use of the area for greater variety 

 

The biggest issue we will find as bridge park develops East to Sawmill is the lack of consistency, lack of master plan, etc. While Dublin has a general concept with zoning and sich, without a single developer owning the land and just bidding it out to build a master plan, it's going to become more piecemeal and disjointed. 

 

Edited April 11, 20232 yr by DTCL11

21 hours ago, jeremyck01 said:

It’s the generic design and strange materials combination that’s irking me. 

I am just so used to appalling projects that I guess I was just glad it was not beige or gray monotony.  When it comes to the attractiveness of the design of these type of things the bar is basically in hell. i was just surprised it was not all dull brick or oppressively dark gray.

17 hours ago, DTCL11 said:

I think there's going to be high demand for infill along the lines of DC Suburban Townhome developments and there is enough space for it. I wish it was a better design but otherwise, I'm ok with the urban part of suburban Dublin including medium density townhomes to bridge that gap and further attract a variety of residents. It sounds great to have 5 over 1 from Riverside to Sawmill but I think concentrating the high density at both ends with some other stuff in between will be a better use of the area for greater variety 

 

The biggest issue we will find as bridge park develops East to Sawmill is the lack of consistency, lack of master plan, etc. While Dublin has a general concept with zoning and sich, without a single developer owning the land and just bidding it out to build a master plan, it's going to become more piecemeal and disjointed. 

 

I'll have to disagree with this a little - in my view, the best urban areas have multiple developers building over time with no master plan. Each developer hires their own architect who designs buildings to meet the needs of the developer or user. This results in a rich, urban fabric and doesn't have a homogenous feel. This is my biggest gripe about Bridge Park, Easton and Grandview Yard - the monotony. Locally, areas like Grandview Ave., the new stuff on E. 5th and N 4th and the Short North, built over time by different developers have a richness planned developments do not. Buildings get sold and new owners modify their buildings as they see fit - no one is required to keep the same paint color or landscape treatment like you would find in master planned areas. The time period doesn't need to be a century long to be successful. What is helpful is a zoning code that allows for this type of construction. 

1 hour ago, Pablo said:

I'll have to disagree with this a little - in my view, the best urban areas have multiple developers building over time with no master plan. Each developer hires their own architect who designs buildings to meet the needs of the developer or user. This results in a rich, urban fabric and doesn't have a homogenous feel. This is my biggest gripe about Bridge Park, Easton and Grandview Yard - the monotony. Locally, areas like Grandview Ave., the new stuff on E. 5th and N 4th and the Short North, built over time by different developers have a richness planned developments do not. Buildings get sold and new owners modify their buildings as they see fit - no one is required to keep the same paint color or landscape treatment like you would find in master planned areas. The time period doesn't need to be a century long to be successful. What is helpful is a zoning code that allows for this type of construction. 

I agree - but that is an extremely ugly development for what should be a bustling urban area. I am hoping it gets denied.

Ok I officially kind of like the townhomes...I honestly don't get the extreme hatred of them lol. Yeah they are kind of uninspired but if the materials are not dirt cheap they won't look so bad...??? 

 

What is wrong with me?-why don't I hate them as well???  Hmmmm...

Boo. 
 

Dublin Village Center owner submits new redevelopment plan for 284-unit apartment complex

 

 

“A years-long effort to redevelop a portion of Dublin Village Center will again be considered by the city after the owner of the property resubmitted plans for the proposed residential project.

 

Dublin developer Stavroff, which has owned Dublin Village since 2009, is planning to construct a 284-unit apartment complex at the intersection of John Shields Parkway and Village Parkway, according to a new concept plan submitted to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission.

 

The apartment project includes two four-story buildings that may be built in phases "depending on market conditions at the time of development," the concept plan states. As part of the project's second phase, Stavroff wants to demolish 70,000 square feet of existing commercial space.
 

Stavroff has pared down the project since it was last submitted to the city. The concept plans submitted in December called for 301 apartment units and 13,000 square feet of commercial space.“

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/10/dublin-village-center-residential-redevelopment.html

5 minutes ago, amped91 said:

Boo. 
 

Dublin Village Center owner submits new redevelopment plan for 284-unit apartment complex

 

 

“A years-long effort to redevelop a portion of Dublin Village Center will again be considered by the city after the owner of the property resubmitted plans for the proposed residential project.

 

Dublin developer Stavroff, which has owned Dublin Village since 2009, is planning to construct a 284-unit apartment complex at the intersection of John Shields Parkway and Village Parkway, according to a new concept plan submitted to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission.

 

The apartment project includes two four-story buildings that may be built in phases "depending on market conditions at the time of development," the concept plan states. As part of the project's second phase, Stavroff wants to demolish 70,000 square feet of existing commercial space.
 

Stavroff has pared down the project since it was last submitted to the city. The concept plans submitted in December called for 301 apartment units and 13,000 square feet of commercial space.“

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/10/dublin-village-center-residential-redevelopment.html

Not entirely correct with their wording. Yes, it's pared down in initial numbers, but half of the land of the original proposal isn't being used here. They shifted to an east/west development vs north/south. My guess is they altered it to align with Dublin's wish to straighten Tuller and straighten and extend Village Parkway over 270 to Emerald Parkway. The parking lot immediately north of the AMC will still be available for a future phase. 

Edited July 10, 20231 yr by aderwent

The ground floor of the newest office building at the NE corner of Bridge Park Ave and Mooney St is going to be occupied by Ohio's first Intown Golf Club. Looks like membership starts at $5,000/year.

 

Intown Golf Club Announces Bridge Park as First Ohio Location

 

 

"Each interior detail of the Bridge Park space will be carefully selected to provide a comfortable and unique experience for members and guests. Intown Golf Club amenities include:

 

• 8 simulator bays and golf lounges, equipped with Trackman Technology
• 1 putting green, equipped with PuttView technology
• Great room with fireplace
• Secondary Specialty “Pocket” Bar
• Split level layout with great room overlook
• Full food & beverage program, in partnership with one of the Southeast's most innovative restaurateurs, Fred Castellucci III, President & CEO of the Castellucci Hospitality Group.

The new location will also feature a grand dining room, fireplace, custom millwork and lighting, and a mix of vintage and modern furnishings. There are various membership tiers available (including social, individual and family). Construction on Intown Golf Club will begin later this summer with a projected opening date of Spring 2024."

 

https://www.crawfordhoying.com/news/intowngolfclub

Edited July 12, 20231 yr by aderwent

On 7/10/2023 at 3:00 PM, amped91 said:

Boo. 
 

Dublin Village Center owner submits new redevelopment plan for 284-unit apartment complex

 

 

“A years-long effort to redevelop a portion of Dublin Village Center will again be considered by the city after the owner of the property resubmitted plans for the proposed residential project.

 

Dublin developer Stavroff, which has owned Dublin Village since 2009, is planning to construct a 284-unit apartment complex at the intersection of John Shields Parkway and Village Parkway, according to a new concept plan submitted to the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission.

 

The apartment project includes two four-story buildings that may be built in phases "depending on market conditions at the time of development," the concept plan states. As part of the project's second phase, Stavroff wants to demolish 70,000 square feet of existing commercial space.
 

Stavroff has pared down the project since it was last submitted to the city. The concept plans submitted in December called for 301 apartment units and 13,000 square feet of commercial space.“

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/07/10/dublin-village-center-residential-redevelopment.html

They have officially come out with a full redevelopment master plan where this is the first phase. Out of photo posting memory so if anyone wants to posts the images.

 

Master Plan: https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C1_Master-Plan-FYI-only.pdf

 

Massing Plan: https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C1_Master-Plan-Massing-study-FYI-only.pdf

15 minutes ago, Ginger Planner said:

They have officially come out with a full redevelopment master plan where this is the first phase. Out of photo posting memory so if anyone wants to posts the images.

 

Master Plan: https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C1_Master-Plan-FYI-only.pdf

 

Massing Plan: https://dublinohiousa.gov/alpha/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C1_Master-Plan-Massing-study-FYI-only.pdf

Nothing really tall or crazy, but that looks like some good ass density with minimal surface parking.