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Core_Models
Columbus
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yeah, and bear in mind, I like the Buckeye Donut on South High, but I dont' think its the same owners for one (or at least not the same food), and its not remotely walkable.
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ZHC
101 East Main Street, Downtown
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I'd talk to the local neighborhood associations and such as Kitoba mentioned and see what they felt they could use.
I'd also mingle at various business functions to see if you can network an answer. Sometimes you'll bump into a business who wants to expand.Or more often you bump into brokers who might rep potential tenants.
I'd also consider looking into getting a Realtor to help you out even though that costs you more out of pocket, the good CRE ones will know of a lot more prospective tenants than you probably will especially if it's your first time as a Commercial building owner. It might be worth the potential time it could save you.
be prepared to be flexible whatever you do, prospective tenants have unusual leverage lately.
http://www.realtor.org/rmocommercial/articles/2009/0905_commercial_leasingAnd Hey good luck!
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Kirk
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groundrules wrote >>
Kirk wrote >>
Hal and Al's is about the only business worth a shit on that whole street.ain't even my 'hood and I can call bullshit on that one.
It'd be great if you could name another one, because I lived down there for a year and I can't. Let me just beat you too it, Plank's is decent but, obscenely overpriced for that neighborhood. If I remember right a pitcher of PBR there costs $9 and a can of pop is a $1.75. Those people are crooks. I'm all for improving that neighborhood and I hope this is a step in that direction.
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coolbuckeye
South Clintonville
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Well I think the first "step in that direction" is for people to stop trashing the neighborhood and say something positive or don't say anything at all. I can’t deny that the neighborhood has challenges but I would rather focus on the great assets like the library, Ganthers place and the hospital and build off of them. I can't wait to hear your positive comments and ideas about your neighborhood Kirk.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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ZHC wrote >>
I'd talk to the local neighborhood associations and such as Kitoba mentioned and see what they felt they could use.+1
The Merion Village Association is one of the most impressive neighborhood groups in the central city. They've got a great proactive group down here.
Contact info for the group: http://www.merionvillage.org/menu/contact.html
And here's an interview with MVA President Bob Leighty from August:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/bob-leighty-chats-about-all-things-merion-village
A snippet:
WE: What do you think it’s going to take to get more people to take a chance on opening a business on Parsons... or even just coming down to patronize some of the existing businesses?
BL: A friend of mine always says that neighborhoods are built one house at a time, and one business at a time. When you see somebody doing what they’re doing at Hal and Al’s, that’s wonderful inspiration and they are showing that you can pull a crowd there. If you offer a quality service, people will find it and people will come. We’ve got places like Plank’s and Tee Jaye’s that have been here forever and some other little neighborhood spots that are great too. The impact of Nationwide Children’s Hospital adding 2,000 new jobs is going to have a huge impact on Parsons Avenue.
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Columbusite
Minneapolis
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Yeah, like mentioned above I'd get in contact with the Schumacher Place, Merion Village, and Ganther's Place neighborhood associations. So far, it sounds like a nice doughnut & coffee place is in demand. It never hurts to try and compliment the good businesses that already exist, btw. More synergy, you know. In fact, crime is not nearly as bad as people think. I think it's safe to say there's less crime here vs. the Short North due to some revitalization of surrounding residential areas. There is also a website for Parsons Avenue businesses. Funny how they mentioned a streetcar helped spur development on the corridor. Since people around High St don't want one maybe there's be better luck here...Anyway, I welcome more reasons to head down to Parsons and others will too once they come to fruition. For anyone that hasn't been down Parsons I photographed the whole thing and with a bit of imagination you can see how nice it can be, if people will get over their preconceptions.
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Core_Models
Columbus
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Can't believe I forgot to give a thumb's up to Ejay's Drive Thru as well. Friendliest guys in the world.
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ChrisSunami
King-Lincoln District
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Core_Models wrote >>
coolbuckeye wrote >>
You know what would really help would be an anchor of some sort that adds street frontage for increased workability. I think that community is lacking a pharmacy.Did Kessel close his pharmacy at Whittier and Parsons? It had been there like 50 years.
It was called Kessco --he sold it to us about two years ago. The main building is now the United Methodist Free Store, and the part that was the pharmacy is a free health clinic.
BTW a new barbershop just opened next to us.
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lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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Is there a lot or a space in back/front of the building?
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Columbusite
Minneapolis
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Name?
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e8453b
Ganthers Place
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coolbuckeye wrote >>
Well I think the first "step in that direction" is for people to stop trashing the neighborhood and say something positive or don't say anything at all. I can’t deny that the neighborhood has challenges but I would rather focus on the great assets like the library, Ganthers place and the hospital and build off of them. I can't wait to hear your positive comments and ideas about your neighborhood Kirk.Thanks for the mention of Ganthers Place!!!
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stinkybomb
merionvillage
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I second a place for coffee or a bagel.
any good quality eating establishment would be more than welcome. Yes there are plenty in walking distant but Buckeye Donuts is not worth the high street crossing with a child as pedestrian walkways are not ideal. German Village has several but forget about it come winter time.
We don't need anymore churches, liquor stores, adult themed establishments, thrift stores, laundry mats, or bodegas (I welcome another Bodega).
At the moment the only establishment to consistently get my business is the Post Office on Parsons.Posted 1 year ago # -
SusanB
Hungarian Village, Columbus' fastest growing Gayborhood!
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The Ace Hardware store is fantastic, great customer service and they have all the oddball stuff old houses need. The Library is great, so is Hal & Als, and I just found out that Dueces Two is a gay bar with drag shows (who knew?). The bank in the Kroger (Charter One) is also fantastic in its customer service. That Kroger just put in gas pumps too. The boys in Ganthers Place are really rockin the neighborhood and everyday it seems like I meet another new homeowner in Merion Village/Hungarian Village (including our very own Tourist). A good cup of coffee would be great though, especially if it had a drive through.
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Kerry
Merion Village
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I would 3rd a coffeeshop/donut/bagel spot.
The art gallery, is @ 1000 Parsons Ave and is called Gallery 1000. Open Thurs, Fri & Sat.
I'd also like to see more art stuff, a pottery studio, art supply, live preformance space, hobby & craft stuff too. A florist/garden shop/gift store.
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melikecheese
Merion Village
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There is a building a bit north of Hal and Als that is available and has an old sign labeling it the Bus Stop Cafe. I think that building could be a nice coffee place or cafe with some work.
I would love to be able to walk and get coffee and not be finished with my coffee by the time I get back home (like now if I walk all the way to cup o joe on 3rd)
Coulmbusite is right, with a little imagination you can see Parsons developing really nice. A lot fo the buildings could be made pretty nice, some of them should be torn down (like that white building on Parsons and Gates across from Hal and Als). Someone lives there based on things in the windows but I can't imagine rent being more then 100 bucks a month for that POS.
I would personally love to see a market or deli, something that has quality meats, local veggies etc.
Or better yet, that Lil Brothers replacement we still don't have!
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melikecheese
Merion Village
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Oh and while I am at it, what the entire South Side needs is a TACO TRUCK!! I can't get a lick of Mexican down here!
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