Development| Published on July 14, 2008 10:10 pm

Smith & High Development News

By: Anne


Press Release wrote 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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- Details on New Development near Fifth & High

36 Comments

  • daholfinger wrote
    Liner Notes wrote
    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.

    NoFi is where it’s at in ’08! Welcome to the neighborhood!!

    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.

    Italian Village is the area bounded by Interstate 670 on the south, Fifth Avenue on the north, North High Street on the west, and the Conrail railroad tracks to the east. So parts of the Short North are definitely within the boundaries of the Italian Village. I’m not exactly sure the area encompassing the Garden District but it is named for the Garden Theater located between 4th Ave and 5th Ave on High. Also, I just learned about a community garden north of East 5th Ave and east of North 4th St. So perhaps you are in a “garden” district after all.

  • Liner Notes wrote
    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.

    NoFi is where it’s at in ’08! Welcome to the neighborhood!!

    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!

    Actually, NoFi is a made up name we made for the area west of High, north of Fifth, and south of campus. Not sure who is using it for north of first. Zach had this area as Peach District on his neighborhood map, which we hated. I believe technically we are Dennison Place, but I associate that more with the area around the circles, not those of us a block or two off High. Soooo, Blammo made up the name NoFi and it’s sticking.

    Sorry to derail. Progress is still kicking. I hear air guns as I type :)

  • I could be persuaded to go with TacoTown in honor of our beloved Taco Truck! It might get taken the wrong way though.

  • I’m sticking with NoFi/SoKing/WeHigh

    emphasis on the WeHigh of course…

    But our taco truck does deserve some props fo’ sho’.

    Especially after they put their tongue in my mouth last night.

  • blammo wrote I could be persuaded to go with TacoTown in honor of our beloved Taco Truck! It might get taken the wrong way though.

    Dammit, I was just trying to convince myself NOT to walk over and get a burrito. Must show restraint!!! :)

  • damn…some taco tongue sounds good right now.

  • blammo wrote damn…some taco tongue sounds good right now.

    I get off at 4:30.

    I know all about tongue.

    :oops: :twisted: 8)

  • somertimeoh wrote
    Liner Notes wrote
    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.

    NoFi is where it’s at in ’08! Welcome to the neighborhood!!

    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!

    Actually, NoFi is a made up name we made for the area west of High, north of Fifth, and south of campus. Not sure who is using it for north of first. Zach had this area as Peach District on his neighborhood map, which we hated. I believe technically we are Dennison Place, but I associate that more with the area around the circles, not those of us a block or two off High. Soooo, Blammo made up the name NoFi and it’s sticking.

    Sorry to derail. Progress is still kicking. I hear air guns as I type :)

    That’s great you lay claim to NoFi. I’m not begrudging your title and creativity, but NoFi is hardly a new idea. In a search for nofi, my favorite such title belongs to North Figi.

  • Liner Notes wrote

    That’s great you lay claim to NoFi. I’m not begrudging your title and creativity, but NoFi is hardly a new idea. In a search for nofi, my favorite such title belongs to North Figi.

    No one’s saying it’s original or whatever you’re trying to say; it’s an obvious ripoff of SoHo. The point is that it’s just cooler than “the peach district”.

  • blammo wrote I could be persuaded to go with TacoTown in honor of our beloved Taco Truck! It might get taken the wrong way though.

    Only if it comes with a bag of chili

  • I wish that place was at the end of my street.

  • blammo wrote I wish that place was at the end of my street.

    I’m probably going to want one of those after The Wall tonight. :twisted:

  • Liner Notes wrote

    That’s great you lay claim to NoFi. I’m not begrudging your title and creativity, but NoFi is hardly a new idea. In a search for nofi, my favorite such title belongs to North Figi.

    Yeah, no one ever said no other NoFi existed, I was just saying that the NoFi I personally referenced earlier in the thread was not “north of first” as later spelled out. Those peeps have good neighborhood names already :)

  • Just spotted this on Metro Rentals:

    Short North/OSU – Smith and High – Available November 2008. Coming soon to the Short North – Sophisticated loft apartments and exciting retail opportunities! All new construction. Great Short North location with easy access to OSU. 1 bedroom units start in size at 957 square feet. Open floor plan for maximum flexibility. All glass front provides abundance of natural light. Individual private terraces for each unit. High Ceilings. Wood floors. Stainless appliances. On-site parking. 24 hour maintenance. Pet Policy For Dogs: One time non-refundable fee of $10 per pound ($100 minimum/dog). No additional monthly charges. For Cats: One time non-refundable fee of $100/cat. No additional monthly charges. Tenant is responsible for electric and water. Prices begin at $995 per month. To see our other available units, please visit The Day Companies.

    http://metro-rentals.com/OSUCurrentListings.htm

  • Walker wrote

    Policy For Dogs: One time non-refundable fee of $10 per pound ($100 minimum/dog). No additional monthly charges. For Cats: One time non-refundable fee of $100/cat.

    Sweet an new Chinese take-out in Weinland Trans-Peach Upper Garden District!

    These places are coming along fine. Lots of glass to clean though.

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