http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/tags/penn-national ColumbusUnderground.com Messageboard en-US Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:31:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/search.php http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-506313 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:42:27 +0000 AlanBarber 506313@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>News <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-506306">said</a>:</cite><br /> <strong>Seating replacement next improvement project for Nationwide Arena<br /> </strong>Jun 11, 2013, 11:22am EDT<br /> Jeff Bell<br /> Staff reporter-Business First</p> <p><em>It promises to be a challenge, but Nationwide Arena General Manager Vicki Chorman thinks contractors can replace 6,000 seats in the downtown arena before the Columbus Blue Jackets begin preseason games in September.<br /> </em><br /> READ MORE: <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/06/seating-replacement-next-improvement.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/06/seating-replacement-next-improvement.html</a> </p></blockquote> <p>Maybe they should replace all the seats with slightly bigger ones to lower the total capacity from 18,500 to something like 15,000. that way the place doesn't look so empty all the time at games. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-506306 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:33:31 +0000 News 506306@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><strong>Seating replacement next improvement project for Nationwide Arena<br /> </strong>Jun 11, 2013, 11:22am EDT<br /> Jeff Bell<br /> Staff reporter-Business First</p> <p><em>It promises to be a challenge, but Nationwide Arena General Manager Vicki Chorman thinks contractors can replace 6,000 seats in the downtown arena before the Columbus Blue Jackets begin preseason games in September.<br /> </em><br /> READ MORE: <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/06/seating-replacement-next-improvement.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/06/seating-replacement-next-improvement.html</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-504808 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:08:46 +0000 Walker 504808@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>The surface lot at the NE corner of Spring &amp; Neil is ripe for another condo tower to mirror North Bank. ;) </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-504797 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:49:19 +0000 joshlapp 504797@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>From Biz First Article:</p> <p>"Ellis said the developer [NRI] has identified a site at Neil Avenue and Spring Street for condos, but design may not get underway until late this year or early 2014."</p> <p><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/print-edition/2013/05/31/city-condo-market-gains-steam.html?page=all">READ MORE</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-504101 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:59:43 +0000 Walker 504101@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Some new Flats II construction photos, here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-may-2013-part-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-may-2013-part-2</a></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/construction-columbus-may-2013-49.jpg" /> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-502374 Tue, 14 May 2013 17:12:22 +0000 News 502374@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><strong>Flats II Apartments in Arena District Pre-Leasing for Fall</strong><br /> Published on May 14, 2013 5:00 pm<br /> By: Brent Warren</p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/flats2.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI) has begun pre-leasing for the Flats II apartment complex on Neil Avenue, releasing floor plans and pricing for the 120-unit project in anticipation of it’s completion this fall. NRI’s newest addition to the arena district will feature one-bedroom units of 610 to 880 square feet and two-bedroom units of 1,050 to 1,290 square feet. Prices will range from $995 to $1950 per month.<br /> </em><br /> READ MORE: <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/flats-ii-apartments-in-arena-district-pre-leasing-for-fall-bw1" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/flats-ii-apartments-in-arena-district-pre-leasing-for-fall-bw1</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-501399 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:08:17 +0000 RedStorm 501399@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I don't have pictures, but the Columbia Gas Building has hit 6 stories (frames at least). That McConnell Garage has been open for about a month or so, and that's where the main Clippers parking is being directed. Hate stand-alone garages, but that one is at least bordered by Columbia, Flats II, and just a stone throws away from the Ice Haus on the side of the Arena, so it doesn't stick out too badly. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-500190 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:11 +0000 jpizzow 500190@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Love this building and it would be a tragedy if razed. It could act as a centerpiece to any future west Nationwide neighborhood. I always thought it would be nice to have a pedestrian bridge extending beyond Nationwide to the bike trail. The west side of the plant could feature a small business catering to bikers passing through with outdoor seating overlooking the river. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-500175 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:10:27 +0000 Walker 500175@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I think the building looks fairly unique in Columbus considering that we don't have as much "rust" as the rest of the rustbelt.</p> <p>There's some cool interior photos of old machinery inside it, here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/photo-collection-of-the-old-municipal-light-plant" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/photo-collection-of-the-old-municipal-light-plant</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-500165 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:12:35 +0000 Schoolboy 500165@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>CalebR <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-496579">said</a>:</cite><br /> <strong>Call to spare Columbus’ historic municipal light plant</strong><br /> City officials to decide fate of 1880s structure, 3 other buildings</p> <p><img src="http://www.dispatch.com/content/graphics/2013/04/05/muny-light-plant-art-g7bmc9mg-1muny-light-plant-crr1-jpg.jpg?__scale=w:620,h:323,t:2"><br /> <em>Arched windows and brick detailing are two selling points for the 1880s municipal light plant on Nationwide Boulevard.</em></p> <p>A consultant is recommending that an 1880s building at the old municipal light plant west of Downtown be saved and restored.</p> <p>That’s good news to Amelia Jeffers, a Delaware auctioneer who is thinking about moving her entire business to Columbus and is interested in the building, which she calls “wonderful.” She also likes the location — close to I-670 and Rt. 315 — and the potential number of parking spaces.</p> <p>First, however, Columbus officials have to decide what to do with the plant and three other buildings between the western end of Nationwide Boulevard and Spring Street near the Olentangy River.</p> <p>READ MORE: <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/05/call-to-spare-historic-municipal-light-plant.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/05/call-to-spare-historic-municipal-light-plant.html</a> </p></blockquote> <p>Kind of split on this building. </p> <p>While it's true that the masonry that goes into modern buldings for the most part is subpar to what was done in the past in terms of originality and design... I would only rate this building at a 6 out of 10 for the era it came from. By today's standards it is an easy 8.5 out of 10. </p> <p>Not really sure if that makes it worth saving though. For a person like me, I would vote yes on most any building of this quality or better... but that's just me. We just plain don't build them like this anymore. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/8#post-500117 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:20:43 +0000 Walker 500117@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Couple more new shots of Flats 2, here: <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-april-2013-part-2" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-april-2013-part-2</a></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/columbus-construciton-april-2013-45.jpg" /> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-496731 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:54:35 +0000 Walker 496731@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>New photos of Columbia Gas and Flats II buildings under construction:</p> <p>More here: <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-march-2013" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/construction-roundup-march-2013</a></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/construction-roundup-mar-2013-18.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/construction-roundup-mar-2013-15.jpg" /> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-496579 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:32:42 +0000 CalebR 496579@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><strong>Call to spare Columbus’ historic municipal light plant</strong><br /> City officials to decide fate of 1880s structure, 3 other buildings</p> <p><img src="http://www.dispatch.com/content/graphics/2013/04/05/muny-light-plant-art-g7bmc9mg-1muny-light-plant-crr1-jpg.jpg?__scale=w:620,h:323,t:2"><br /> <em>Arched windows and brick detailing are two selling points for the 1880s municipal light plant on Nationwide Boulevard.</em></p> <p>A consultant is recommending that an 1880s building at the old municipal light plant west of Downtown be saved and restored.</p> <p>That’s good news to Amelia Jeffers, a Delaware auctioneer who is thinking about moving her entire business to Columbus and is interested in the building, which she calls “wonderful.” She also likes the location — close to I-670 and Rt. 315 — and the potential number of parking spaces.</p> <p>First, however, Columbus officials have to decide what to do with the plant and three other buildings between the western end of Nationwide Boulevard and Spring Street near the Olentangy River.</p> <p>READ MORE: <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/05/call-to-spare-historic-municipal-light-plant.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/05/call-to-spare-historic-municipal-light-plant.html</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495718 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:14:35 +0000 Stephen43215 495718@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Picture I took while down in the AD today.</p> <p><img src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m108/stephen43215/columbia_zpsb6496502.jpg"> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495186 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:58:11 +0000 Pablo 495186@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>This is the area:</p> <p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=columbus&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=39.971521,-83.00687&amp;spn=0.004835,0.009216&amp;sll=40.365277,-82.669252&amp;sspn=4.921768,9.437256&amp;t=h&amp;hnear=Columbus,+Franklin,+Ohio&amp;z=17" rel="nofollow">http://maps.google.com/maps?q=columbus&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=39.971521,-83.00687&amp;spn=0.004835,0.009216&amp;sll=40.365277,-82.669252&amp;sspn=4.921768,9.437256&amp;t=h&amp;hnear=Columbus,+Franklin,+Ohio&amp;z=17</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495185 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:56:34 +0000 surber17 495185@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>@jpizzow ... I'm having a hard time visualizing where you are talking about </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495178 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:23:13 +0000 Pablo 495178@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I've always thought that would be a great location for a few residential towers to take advantage of the views to downtown and Goodale Park. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495174 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:12:19 +0000 columbusmike 495174@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>jpizzow <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495164">said</a>:</cite><br /> I would like to seem some more density and cohesion within the area bounded by I-670, Park St, Neil Ave and Convention Center Dr. That area is a hodgepodge mess. </p></blockquote> <p>I kind of like the hodgepodge mess in that area -- it makes it feel a little more real. But I agree, the surface lots could go away. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495164 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:18:23 +0000 jpizzow 495164@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I would like to seem some more density and cohesion within the area bounded by I-670, Park St, Neil Ave and Convention Center Dr. That area is a hodgepodge mess. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495162 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:42:04 +0000 Stephen43215 495162@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>heresthecasey <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/arena-district-news-updates/page/7#post-495148">said</a>:</cite><br /> I'd like to see some plans for the remaining lot along Spring, from Neil to McFerson Commons. That has some pretty amazing potential IMO. </p></blockquote> <p>I wonder if NRI is holding off on developing this land until they sell more condos at North Bank? From the website it looks like they only have 15 left in the tower to sell. It would be an awesome location for a few more mid to highrise apartments and condos. </p>