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NAI Ohio Equities Assists in the Re-development of Short North Property
NAI Ohio Equities agents Peter Merkle and Matt Gregory have listed a mixed-use redevelopment project in the Short North located at 1246-1264 North High Street in the rapidly developing area between South Campus Gateway and Fifth Ave. The project more commonly known as �Smith and High,� due to its location at the intersection of these cross streets, will consist of retail space, apartments and improvements to an existing building which is 100% occupied.
Located near other recent development projects including a planned Kroger store, American Apparel, and the redevelopment of the Masonic Temple, Smith and High consists of two new three story buildings, modest improvements to an existing building currently occupied by a laundromat and various office spaces, and associated parking at the rear of the site.
Currently under construction, Smith and High will feature nearly 7,000 square feet of retail space with highly visible glass store fronts. In addition, the property will feature 12 residential units with generous floor plans, balconies and ample parking. Construction on the property is scheduled to be complete by fall of this year.
The creative and contemporary design approach maximizes its location on High Street by placing the new structures at the sidewalk and concealing the parking area to the rear of the site. A large pedestrian area between the two new buildings also provides future outdoor caf� possibilities and a walkway to the parking area.
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“The Short North has an abundance of wonderful older buildings, but very few examples of modern design. Though the building is keeping with the scale of the neighborhood, it is distinctly modern in its use of materials and its interior space planning,†DeVere said. “Our work is dedicated to the principles of modern design and we find that many residential and retail tenants are drawn to this approach.â€
The development is the first venture for the new partnership between DeVere LLC and Schottenstein Real Estate Group led by Don DeVere and Brett Kaufman respectively. Kauffman agreed the Short North area was the right location for this type of project.
“We have been looking for infill opportunities such as this for some time and with this project we feel we have an excellent location with a proven market for residential and retail,†Kauffman said. “Schottenstein’s vision for successful urban development aligns well with DeVere’s.â€
Retail leasing agents Peter Merkle and Matt Gregory of NAI Ohio Equities have had previous success in the area including landing L.A. based clothing retailer American Apparel at 1221 North High Street.
“Retailers who come to the Short North area love the large pedestrian customer base that live in the area,†Gregory said. “This strongly attributes to their immediate success in the area.â€
For more information on this redevelopment project, please contact NAI Ohio Equities’ agents Peter Merkle or Matt Gregory at 614-224-2400 or visit http://www.smithandhigh.com.
About NAI Ohio Equities
Operating as central Ohio’s largest locally owned commercial real estate company; NAI Ohio Equities has been serving the Columbus real estate market for more than 37 years. Located downtown in the Columbus Brewery District, NAI Ohio Equities is comprised of a team of 32 agents making up an experienced Brokerage Department specializing in land, retail, office, investment and industrial real estate. In addition to the Brokerage Department, NAI Ohio Equities has a reputable Property Management Division managing more than 12 million square feet of property. As an affiliate of NAI Global, Ohio Equities is part of a network of 5,000 professionals working in 350 offices in more than 500 key markets around the world. For more information on NAI Ohio Equities or the NAI Ohio Equities/Anderson Layman Eastern Ohio Branch, including available brokerage and property management services visit http://www.ohioequities.com or please call 614-224-2400.
I wonder if this will also bring the NAI protesters as well.
Why do people protest NAI? When has it happened before?
They are really bookin it on these buildings. Everyday I’m in awe of how much more is done than the day before! With just the studs up it’s already really changed the profile of the street from my front windows. I’m excited to have fewer and fewer black holes of nothing as we’re walking in and out of the neighborhood :P
Why do people protest NAI? When has it happened before?
daily, downtown you can find at least a hlaf dozen hired protestors standing with signs saying “Shame on NAI” or something similar. hiring protestors doesnt really get you sympathy…
Why do people protest NAI? When has it happened before?
daily, downtown you can find at least a hlaf dozen hired protestors standing with signs saying “Shame on NAI” or something similar. hiring protestors doesnt really get you sympathy…
The people standing on South Third? I’m usually driving so fast through there that I don’t want to take my eyes off the road long enough to read the signs. What’s the beef?
Could the protest be this?
http://columbus.indymedia.org/node/696
not 100% but something about labor negotiations, but the workers are still working while hired protestors stand outside acting as if NAI is Satan in business form. It’s the same people that chanted “Who’s a rat, dirty rat” all last summer – even went so far to have a giant blow up rat downtown every once in awhile. quite amusing.
I’m usually driving so fast through there that I don’t want to take my eyes off the road long enough to read the signs.
:lol:
Well this pleases me. I just moved in to this exact area, which I consider to be right on the border of “nice” and “not so nice.” Hopefully this will lead to that border being pushed further up High, until it all blends together with South Campus.
Why do people protest NAI? When has it happened before?
daily, downtown you can find at least a hlaf dozen hired protestors standing with signs saying “Shame on NAI” or something similar. hiring protestors doesnt really get you sympathy…
Is there a Protestors Union. And if so, do the disgruntled union workers feel the need to hire exclusively from said union?
I’m all for new buildings and everything, but you know this development comes as a package deal. Whenever a new development comes to Columbus, it comes with a swanky, urban neighborhood name…and 11 residents.
Holla back, Uptown District!
I can’t wait to shop at Smi-Hi.
Why do people protest NAI? When has it happened before?
daily, downtown you can find at least a hlaf dozen hired protestors standing with signs saying “Shame on NAI” or something similar. hiring protestors doesnt really get you sympathy…
Is there a Protestors Union. And if so, do the disgruntled union workers feel the need to hire exclusively from said union?
It gets ugly. Scab protestors get blacklisted and never get another protesting job again. You don’t cross a picket line to work on a non-union picket line. :wink:
NAI has a large property management department that manages millions of square feet around the city. In order to manage the buildings they are required to contract out certain services. At some of their buildings these contractors are not always union employees, and this is why the protesters react the way they do.
This development will help blend the Short North and Campus Gateway.
Hey now, be careful. There’s quite a few of us on this board that live in that area you are referring to as “not so nice” and we like our ‘hood thankyouverymuch :lol:
NoFi is where it’s at in ’08! Welcome to the neighborhood!!
Well said mgregory! Welcome.
Agreed!
Welcome to the site, by the way. :D
Hey now, be careful. There’s quite a few of us on this board that live in that area you are referring to as “not so nice” and we like our ‘hood thankyouverymuch :lol:
NoFi is where it’s at in ’08! Welcome to the neighborhood!!
I did not mean to offend :-) What I meant was that that is an area that could certainly use some development, and I think most would agree with me. “Not so nice” was probably a poor choice of words on my part :oops:
Some of us reside in multiple districts at one time…
Italian Village
Short North
The Garden District
NoFi (North of First)
SOFA (South of Fifth Avenue)
I’m sure there are probably a few I’m not aware of. I would love to see the SOFA district have an annual sofa race. A soap box derby for couches if you will. Hell we already have a concrete sofa for a public bench!
Some of us reside in multiple districts at one time…
Italian Village
Short North
The Garden District
NoFi (North of First)
SOFA (South of Fifth Avenue)
I’m sure there are probably a few I’m not aware of. I would love to see the SOFA district have an annual sofa race. A soap box derby for couches if you will. Hell we already have a concrete sofa for a public bench!
if i live in Italian Village, NoFi, SOFA – is that The Garden District? where is that specifically? and does Shirt North encompass the Italian Village?? just curious. i am at 4th and 4th for a point of reference.