April 11, 20178 yr The Dispatch looked at the residents Bridge Park is trying to attract with its mixed-use development and the retail that would service them: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170225/dublins-bridge-park-aims-to-lure-young-workers-offer-option-for-empty-nesters
April 14, 20178 yr West Bridge Street corridor: Residents weigh-in as city begins planning By SARAH SOLE, THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted: January 31, 2017 at 7:05 PM In the first stage of public discussion about the future of the West Bridge Street corridor, residents from nearby neighborhoods told city officials maintaining the existing historical character and promoting walkability were top concerns. ( . . . ) The 196-acre area to be included in the plan extends from the Interstate 270-U.S. Route 33 interchange up to, but not including, Historic Dublin, City Planning Director Vince Papsidero said. The area comprises mostly office and retail buildings, with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Architecture firm NBBJ is working with Dublin to develop the corridor plan. Transportation studies in the area could also impact the corridor, Papsidero said. Dublin is studying the intersection at Frantz Road and State Route 161 and is also working on an alignment study to determine locations for future roads in the area. MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170131/west-bridge-street-corridor-residents-weigh-in-as-city-begins-planning
April 14, 20178 yr Dublin is adding a third lane to N. High Street in the historic downtown district. This third lane would be a turning lane to augment the two travel lanes: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170131/city-notes-north-high-widening-other-improvements-set http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170207/north-high-street-project-businesses-monitoring-impact-on-sales
April 14, 20178 yr Biddie’s project to move forward By SARAH SOLE, THISWEEKNEWS.COM Updated: March 29, 2017 at 12:05 PM The mixed-use development proposed behind the former Biddie’s Coach House has shrunk considerably since its first inception in May, but the project has obtained city approval. Dublin’s Architectural Review Board on March 22 with a 3-1 vote approved the site plan review for the project, which developer Peter Coratola said represents a $2.5 million investment. The area slated for development is behind existing buildings at 76, 78 and 82 S. High Street. ( . . . ) David Meleca, a principal with project architect Meleca Architects LLC, said the building size probably decreased by about 50 percent since Coratola’s initial proposal, with which Meleca was not involved. The approved proposal consists of 8,828 square feet on 2 1/2 stories and will house two office tenants and two residential condominiums. A portion of the building will be underground, Meleca said. MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170328/biddies-project-to-move-forward
April 26, 20178 yr Dublin Council approves basic library plan after lengthy debate By Dean Narciso, The Columbus Dispatch Posted: April 24, 2017 at 10:29 PM Topping $18 million, the proposed Dublin branch library is second only to the Main Library as the most expensive of 10 libraries being rebuilt or renovated by Columbus Metropolitan Library. It also is proving to be the most complicated and contentious. The Dublin City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the basic plan and move the project along, but added some conditions in a 5-2 vote. That means construction could begin later this fall and possibly open by 2019 once a final plan is approved in the months to come. ( . . . ) Dublin’s branch has been complicated by real estate negotiations between the library system, the city of Dublin and Dublin City Schools. A shared parking garage and library which doubles the size of the existing branch are a focal point of larger development east and west of the Scioto River. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170424/dublin-council-approves-basic-library-plan-after-lengthy-debate
April 26, 20178 yr More about the Dublin library plan debate from This Week News: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170425/dublin-council-oks-library-garage-basic-plan-review "Dublin City Council members April 24 approved the basic plan review for the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s design for the branch, enabling the library system to ready a development plan and site plan for City Council review. Should council members approve those two plans, the library project can begin."
April 26, 20178 yr Columbus Metropolitan Library gets approval for Dublin branch - with conditions The Columbus Metropolitan Library has taken a big step in finalizing designs for its Dublin branch after a long, contentious process. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/04/26/columbus-metropolitan-library-gets-approval-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 10, 20178 yr Dublin getting input on helping modern library branch fit with historic downtown Dublin has formed a committee of public art and design professionals to help tie a new modern library branch into the city’s historic district. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/05/09/dublin-getting-public-input-on-helping-modern.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20178 yr Extended-stay hotel proposed along Dublin's Bridge Street gateway Keystone Hotel Group is proposing a 105-room Towneplace Suites on Upper Metro Place. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/05/17/extended-stay-hotel-proposed-along-dublins-bridge.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20178 yr Extended-stay hotel proposed along Dublin's Bridge Street gateway Keystone Hotel Group is proposing a 105-room Towneplace Suites on Upper Metro Place. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/05/17/extended-stay-hotel-proposed-along-dublins-bridge.html I've always had a poor opinion of these extended-stay hotels, which is probably affected deeply by the bad ones (that is, the more visible ones). Can anyone elaborate on the quality, or just in general the market forces that might place one of these in what looks to be a high-end development with more distant access to an interstate highway?
May 18, 20178 yr Extended-stay hotel proposed along Dublin's Bridge Street gateway Keystone Hotel Group is proposing a 105-room Towneplace Suites on Upper Metro Place. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/05/17/extended-stay-hotel-proposed-along-dublins-bridge.html I've always had a poor opinion of these extended-stay hotels, which is probably affected deeply by the bad ones (that is, the more visible ones). Can anyone elaborate on the quality, or just in general the market forces that might place one of these in what looks to be a high-end development with more distant access to an interstate highway? For companies like Cardinal, IBM or Ashland Chemical for example that have consultants coming in from around the world for a month or so at a time; this is sometimes a cheaper and more comfortable option than doing a short term lease on an apartment or staying in a normal hotel room.
June 12, 20178 yr Dublin trading 4 sites, including former Wendy's, in deal for Riverside Drive-Sawmill Road connector Dublin is planning to give away four properties – including the site of a former Wendy’s next to the city's big roundabout – as part of a deal to connect Riverside Drive with Sawmill Road by extending the new Bridge Park Avenue. Bridge Park Avenue runs through the heart of the Dublin's new Bridge Park development. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/06/12/dublin-trading-4-sites-including-former-wendys-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 13, 20178 yr ^ Very interesting. This new road would connect Riverside to Sawmill and help build out the street grid. Below is an existing aerial view of this area and the Bridge Park Avenue extension proposal:
June 22, 20177 yr Here’s when the Dublin library may be torn down for new $21M branch With plans for a new Dublin library branch virtually completed, Columbus Metropolitan Library is working on a timetable for tearing down the existing building. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/06/21/here-s-when-the-dublin-library-may-be-torn-down.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 29, 20177 yr AC Hotel with rooftop bar on track for fall opening at Dublin’s Bridge Park The eight-story hotel anchoring Dublin’s Bridge Park development is nearing its debut. AC Hotel Columbus Dublin will open in September, developer Crawford Hoying Development Partners and manager Shaner Hotels said in a joint announcement. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/06/28/renderings-ac-hotel-with-rooftop-bar-on-track-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 3, 20177 yr http://www.columbusunderground.com/cap-city-dublin-opening-soon-ls1 Mitchell said they’ll host three friends and family dinners before opening on July 11. CMR looks forward to opening more concepts nationwide, including a Marcella’s in Denver this August. Very Stable Genius
July 3, 20177 yr Dublin picks design for parking garage by the new library Dublin has landed on a design for a four-level, 549-space parking garage planned next to the city’s new library branch. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/07/03/first-look-dublin-picks-design-for-parking-garage.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 4, 20177 yr ^ Interesting to see this parking garage design. It and the new neighboring library branch will certainly add a dose of 21st-century urbanism to Dublin's historic downtown district!
July 4, 20177 yr AC Hotel with rooftop bar on track for fall opening at Dublin’s Bridge Park The eight-story hotel anchoring Dublin’s Bridge Park development is nearing its debut. AC Hotel Columbus Dublin will open in September, developer Crawford Hoying Development Partners and manager Shaner Hotels said in a joint announcement. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/06/28/renderings-ac-hotel-with-rooftop-bar-on-track-for.html Couple of good looking views of the AC Hotel and the rest of the Bridge Park development from that article:
July 4, 20177 yr I'm thinking there has got to be a skyline shot of Columbus from that south-view from atop that hotel. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 5, 20177 yr I'm thinking there has got to be a skyline shot of Columbus from that south-view from atop that hotel. Absolutely. At the top of Coffman's football stands you can see 4-6 buildings in downtown Columbus. They are minuscule but you can see them. Very Stable Genius
July 30, 20177 yr Dublin City Council approved a $22.13 million contract begin the second construction phase of the city's pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Scioto River. In the same meeting, Dublin City Council also approved naming the Riverside park project the Riverside Crossing Park: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170411/pedestrian-bridge-second-phase-gets-council-ok
July 30, 20177 yr Zoning changes targeting a small section of South High Street in Dublin’s historic district are solidifying. The change would amend the city’s zoning map to create a historic core II district and would maximum building height of no more than two stories plus specific operating hours for any new eating and drinking establishments seeking to locate in the new district. Dublin developed the proposed zoning changes in response to historic district residents’ concerns about the intrusion of restaurants and bars in the neighborhood, as well as the scale, height and operational aspects of new commercial buildings. The Dublin Architectural Review Board will provide a recommendation for the amendment in August, and the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission will provide its recommendation the following month. Dublin City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to adopt the changes in October: http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20170627/city-considers-zoning-changes-in-historic-district
July 30, 20177 yr Couple of articles about tenants moving into Crawford Hoying’s $300 million Bridge Park development along the east side of Riverside Drive. The Crawford Hoying real estate firm is moving from a 1980's building along I-270. The national offices of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority are moving from a historic mansion on E. Town Street in Downtown Columbus: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/06/02/photo-tour-crawford-hoyings-new-digs-in-the-heart.html https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/07/11/dublins-bridge-park-lands-national-sorority-as.html
July 30, 20177 yr The Columbus Dispatch's latest Cbus NEXT: The Future of Columbus series contained a profile of Dublin's Bridge Street District. Below is a link to their profile article. Below that is a video they produced: http://gatehouseprojects.com/cbusnext/bridge-street/site/dispatch.com/?nocache=1
August 2, 20177 yr The Dispatch's profile of the Bridge Street District also contained these two recent aerial views. The resolution could be better because the on-line photos were kinda small and I blew up the size to make it more viewable. But its one of the better aerial I've come across that give a decent overview of the development occurring on both sides of the river. This view is looking eastward. The larger Bridge Park development is in the background. In the foreground is the smaller Bridge Park West project being built next to Dublin's historic district. This view is looking westward. Bridge Park in foreground. Bridge Park West in background next to Dublin's historic district.
August 2, 20177 yr Also came across this promo video of the Bridge Street District produced by the Dublin CVB:
August 3, 20177 yr Dublin's The Banks is lookin' good. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 3, 20177 yr What is the concrete oval in the future park portion on the west side? The Dispatch's profile of the Bridge Street District also contained these two recent aerial views. The resolution could be better because the on-line photos were kinda small and I blew up the size to make it more viewable. But its one of the better aerial I've come across that give a decent overview of the development occurring on both sides of the river. This view is looking eastward. The larger Bridge Park development is in the background. In the foreground is the smaller Bridge Park West project being built next to Dublin's historic district. This view is looking westward. Bridge Park in foreground. Bridge Park West in background next to Dublin's historic district.
August 3, 20177 yr What is the concrete oval in the future park portion on the west side? I'm guessing that it's a temporary construction access road for the pedestrian bridge that will span the river.
August 11, 20177 yr One of the Dispatch's latest Cbus NEXT podcasts is about the Dublin Bridge Street District. Terry Foegler with the City of Dublin is interviewed about this forward-thinking plan. Foegler is leading Dublin's efforts to implement this Bridge Street District vision for a 1200-acre area of Dublin that they've targeted for urban, walkable mixed-use developments and redevelopments: https://omny.fm/shows/cbus-next/the-dublin-bridge-street-district
August 14, 20177 yr Plan to blend modern Dublin library branch with rustic city revealed A “transitional design element” intended to help blend a modern library building into rustic and historic downtown Dublin has been chosen. A committee picked a recreated corner of a historic school for the proposed south plaza of the new Columbus Metropolitan Library branch. It was designed by NBBJ and pays homage to a school that occupied the site in the 1800s. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/08/14/first-look-plan-to-blend-modern-dublin-library.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 14, 20177 yr Dublin Branch Library Gets Design Update The design of new Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) system was first unveiled back in January, but as of today the design has gotten a bit of a touch-up. A new “transition” element has been added to the design to provide a connection from historic Dublin’s architecture to the contemporary design of the new structures. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/dublin-branch-library-gets-design-update "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 15, 20177 yr I'm normally all for recreating traditional design and even sometimes using it as a “transitional design element”, as the new Dublin Library will apparently do with a recreation of an 1800's era schoolhouse that was once on this site. But this is more than a little odd as it currently looks. Although it might also be due to that conceptual rendering, where its difficult to tell what's going on!
August 31, 20177 yr Plans for 'transformational' projects in historic Dublin get a green light Final development and landscaping plans for "transformational" projects in historic downtown Dublin are a done deal. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/08/31/renderings-plans-for-transformational-projects-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 21, 20177 yr AC Hotel with rooftop bar opening at Dublin's Bridge Park A new hotel opening next week in Dublin's Bridge Park might be part of an international brand, but that won't stop it from embracing the buy-local trend that's become, well, so trendy. In the lobby of AC Hotel is a guest shop, where visitors will find Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and some yummy libations from Brothers Drake Meadery. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/09/21/first-look-ac-hotel-with-rooftop-bar-opening-at.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20177 yr I drive by the new construction every week. Gotta say it is really cool to drive through a nice, quaint downtown Dublin, and come across the bridge on 161 and see this modern development. Looks really cool, and doesn't feel at all suburban, somehow.
September 22, 20177 yr First Look: AC Hotel Dublin The new AC Hotel Dublin Columbus by Marriott hosted an official sneak preview earlier this afternoon, showing off the nearly completed 150-room hotel for the first time. The hotel anchors the first phase of the new Bridge Park development, offering visitors a way to connect to the area’s new offices, restaurants, apartments and condos. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-ac-hotel-dublin "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20177 yr Photos: Bridge Park Construction Update The last time we took a construction photo tour of Bridge Park last November, the massive mixed-use development site was mostly a shell of what it is slated to become. Today, multiple buildings are being finalized in rapid succession with new office tenants, residents and restaurants having already moved in. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/photos-bridge-park-construction-update "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 7, 20187 yr Crawford Hoying moving on planned four-story office building at Bridge Park in Dublin Crawford Hoying is moving ahead with a planned 80,000-square-foot office building at Bridge Park in Dublin. Dublin's planning and zoning commission and architectural review boards plan to hold a joint meeting Feb. 15 to hear more details on the final plan for the building that will go up at Longshore Loop and Mooney Way, just north of the event center and next to the AC Hotel that opened in the fall. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/02/07/crawford-hoying-moving-on-planned-four-story.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 7, 20187 yr The updated Google Street Views as of October, 2017 are a pretty good look at the mostly finished phase 1 of the Bridge Street District. https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0996186,-83.1105306,3a,39.3y,34.5h,95.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sx--1rdjUkfHBBI82dEAXcg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
April 20, 20187 yr First Look: Crawford Hoying getting set for next, $100M phase of Bridge Park Crawford Hoying is preparing for the next block of buildings at Bridge Park. The planned Block D will extend Bridge Park's frontage along Riverside Drive in Dublin, with a quartet of buildings on 5.3 acres of land southeast of the intersection of John Shields Parkway, according to plans submitted to Dublin. Total costs should be about $100 million. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/04/20/first-look-crawford-hoying-getting-set-for-next.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 20, 20187 yr First Look: Crawford Hoying getting set for next, $100M phase of Bridge Park Crawford Hoying is preparing for the next block of buildings at Bridge Park. The planned Block D will extend Bridge Park's frontage along Riverside Drive in Dublin, with a quartet of buildings on 5.3 acres of land southeast of the intersection of John Shields Parkway, according to plans submitted to Dublin. Total costs should be about $100 million. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/04/20/first-look-crawford-hoying-getting-set-for-next.html Just moving right along. Impressive speed. Tuller Flats is just about complete, too. 420 apartments and town homes. This will be quite a dense area. A small version of what Easton could have been. 34,000 square foot grocer is the same size as the one they're looking at for the Battelle Property. Whole Foods, Lucky's, Fresh Thyme, and Raisin Rack are about that size. Wonder who they're courting? Where will the arena/event center go? North of this latest phase? You'd think they'd want it by the AC Hotel.
April 20, 20187 yr Lidl is also around 30-35k sqft, and has been said to be scouting locations in Columbus...
May 1, 20187 yr The updated Google Street Views as of October, 2017 are a pretty good look at the mostly finished phase 1 of the Bridge Street District. https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0996186,-83.1105306,3a,39.3y,34.5h,95.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sx--1rdjUkfHBBI82dEAXcg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en Aerial view of phase 1 of the Bridge Park development in the Bridge Street District from http://bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov/ac-hotel-by-marriott/
May 1, 20187 yr First Look: Crawford Hoying getting set for next, $100M phase of Bridge Park Crawford Hoying is preparing for the next block of buildings at Bridge Park. The planned Block D will extend Bridge Park's frontage along Riverside Drive in Dublin, with a quartet of buildings on 5.3 acres of land southeast of the intersection of John Shields Parkway, according to plans submitted to Dublin. Total costs should be about $100 million. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/04/20/first-look-crawford-hoying-getting-set-for-next.html Renderings and site plan for this next phase of Bridge Park from the print version of the above linked article:
May 1, 20187 yr It appears portions of the 3D versions of Google maps have been recently updated in Columbus. One of those portions included the Bridge Street Distrct: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0980746,-83.1128144,127a,35y,22.79h,72.13t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en Some other areas have also been updated that are pretty much unrelated to this thread, but I will post them anyway: The new Big Lots HQ - https://www.google.com/maps/@40.0826015,-82.8579063,90a,35y,203.47h,72.7t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en New Polaris apartments/offices and Ikea - https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1458118,-82.9752255,63a,35y,45.58h,72.46t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en The new 8-story hotel in Westerville - https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1441954,-82.9410019,46a,35y,248.23h,75.24t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en Unfortunately, the downtown and campus areas are still about 4 years outdated.
May 8, 20187 yr Pittsburgh developer eyes senior housing project in Dublin Graziano Construction Inc. has proposed building a senior housing project on about 4.5 acres at Village Parkway and John Shields Parkway in Dublin. The four-story, 147,000-square-foot retirement community would feature as many as 132 residential units, 20 of which would be allocated for personal care. The facility would have two dining areas, two studio spaces and a fitness center. The plans call the project The Residences at Tuller Heights. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2018/05/08/pittsburgh-developer-eyes-senior-housing-project.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 29, 20187 yr Dublin has posted cool pedestrian bridge construction progress photos here: http://bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov/pedestrian-bridge/
June 2, 20187 yr Another pic of that pedestrian bridge support being built along the Scioto from this reddit thread (with some funny comments as well): https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/8n8s4m/watching_the_dublin_pedestrian_bridge_being_built/
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