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Work is Under Way on a Mixed-Use Conversion for LeVeque Tower

Work is Under Way on a Mixed-Use Conversion for LeVeque Tower

2 Walker / April 9, 2012 9:50 am

LeVeque Tower is the most iconic building in Downtown Columbus, and if you’ve been by it lately you’ve probably noticed scaffolding up around the bottom floors of the structure. Building owners Tower 10, LLC have begun work on repairing some… [Read More]

More Details Revealed on Columbus Commons Apartments

More Details Revealed on Columbus Commons Apartments

19 Walker / April 5, 2012 7:00 am

The announcement of the Columbus Commons Apartments made big news yesterday, and we learned that this new 300-unit six-story residential development will be opening in Downtown Columbus in 2014. Today we had a chance to talk with Scott Taylor, President… [Read More]

Columbus Commons Apartments Announced

Columbus Commons Apartments Announced

31 Walker / April 4, 2012 2:40 pm

Columbus Commons was unveiled in early 2009 as a three-phase project. Phase One is coming to a close this spring with the opening of the new Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion, which will be the crown jewel of the six-acre Columbus Commons park…. [Read More]

Planning Begins for Redevelopment of Scioto Peninsula

Planning Begins for Redevelopment of Scioto Peninsula

49 Walker / April 3, 2012 1:00 pm

The redevelopment of the Scioto River was announced today as a new catalytic project for Downtown Columbus. However, if that’s not enough big news, then you’ll be pleased to know that the planning initiative for the next big project to… [Read More]

Scioto River Greenway Plan Moving Forward

Scioto River Greenway Plan Moving Forward

36 Walker / April 3, 2012 1:00 pm

Exactly two years ago, a planning effort was under way that would help determine the types of projects and initiatives would help set the stage for the continued growth of Downtown Columbus over the course of the next decade. A set of… [Read More]

The List: 11 More New Apartment Developments Around Columbus

The List: 11 More New Apartment Developments Around Columbus

10 Walker / April 2, 2012 4:00 pm

Back in November, we provided you with a list of 12 new apartment developments located in or around Downtown Columbus. Since then there’s been more development announced, proposed and in some cases already under construction. Here’s another list of 11… [Read More]

Dublin Moves Forward With Bridge Street Corridor Plan

Dublin Moves Forward With Bridge Street Corridor Plan

5 Walker / March 27, 2012 8:00 am

The City of Dublin is one step closer to a denser future as Dublin City Council officially approved new zoning regulations yesterday that would allow over 800 acres of land to be developed according to the Bridge Street Corridor Plan…. [Read More]

Lancaster Unveils New Downtown Redevelopment Plan

Lancaster Unveils New Downtown Redevelopment Plan

3 Walker / March 25, 2012 3:00 pm

Downtown Lancaster Ohio is a walkable neighborhood that is home to dozens of shops, restaurants, museums and parks. And civic leaders want to see more. A new long-term revitalization plan was unveiled earlier this month that calls for new retail tenants, cultural… [Read More]

MORPC Drafts Long-Term Metropolitan Transportation Plan

MORPC Drafts Long-Term Metropolitan Transportation Plan

7 Walker / March 19, 2012 11:15 am

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has completed a draft of their 2012-2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which will be available for public review and comment through April 13th. A public open house meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, March 20th from… [Read More]

Construction Roundup – March 2012

Construction Roundup – March 2012

9 Walker / March 18, 2012 5:00 pm

A warm winter means that construction on many developments throughout Columbus have all progressed quickly over the past few months. Today we visited some of these projects for an update to our Construction Roundup photo series. The updates include a look… [Read More]

Short North Boutique Hotel to Begin Construction This Summer

Short North Boutique Hotel to Begin Construction This Summer

18 Walker / March 15, 2012 10:00 am

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is nearly over. The Pizzuti Companies first proposed a large-scale mixed-use hotel development in the Short North over four years ago, and after many meetings and revisions, the developer is expecting… [Read More]

Columbus Rec and Parks update – Pool openings and parties

Columbus Rec and Parks update – Pool openings and parties

5 Anne / March 1, 2012 9:00 am

Are you looking for a summer camp for your child to enjoy? The Recreation and Parks will be hosting a Camp Expo today, March 1, at Franklin Park Adventure Center, 1747 E. Broad St. from 5:30-7:30 pm. Each camp will… [Read More]

American Addition Neighborhood Gains Six New Homes, More Soon to Come

American Addition Neighborhood Gains Six New Homes, More Soon to Come

5 Walker / February 27, 2012 9:00 am

Only a few short months ago we were announcing the groundbreaking of four new Homeport homes in the American Addition neighborhood, located just three and a half miles northeast of Downtown Columbus. This afternoon, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take… [Read More]

Neighborhood Launch to Build 260 New Downtown Apartment Units

Neighborhood Launch to Build 260 New Downtown Apartment Units

22 Walker / February 24, 2012 6:00 am

Neighborhood Launch is shifting gears a bit with their latest development announcement. This new nine-block residential neighborhood was originally slated to contain a total of around 300 condominium units in mostly two-to-three story townhome-style structures, with a total of 74… [Read More]

900 Abandoned Homes to be Demolished in Columbus

900 Abandoned Homes to be Demolished in Columbus

5 Walker / February 23, 2012 11:45 am

Mayor Michael B. Coleman kicked off a new initiative today to combat vacant housing in Columbus. The city has identified 900 of the 6,200 vacant homes in Columbus as dangerous and uninhabitable, and be razing the buildings over the next… [Read More]