Arena District – News & Updates

[columbusmike]

New renderings for Flats II and the Columbia Gas HQ:

One thing I noticed is that there seems to be a lack of that nice yellow brick element on the east side of the Columbia Gas building. I hope that isn’t the case…that was one of the nice architectural gestures of the building.

[surber17]

Looks like the last piece of land for 10 West Nationwide has been purchased:

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/241626967596752897/photo/1/large

[geoyui]

The Flats II looks incomplete, like it was a rehabbed warehouse with a fresh coat of brick red paint. If you took all the landscaping away, I can imagine police officers running SWAT team exercises inside.

The Columbia Gas building looks great. 1 less surface lot gone!

[Jason Powell]

^^The continued general lack of regard for good architectural design continues in this city. Just a little detail. That’s all I’m asking for. It’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference. The Vines II is basically a square brick box, something NRI has mastered at this point.

[Walker Evans]

In unrelated Arena District news… anyone else notice that all of the shrubberies have been removed at the corner of Nationwide & High? I imagine it will get new/better landscaping. Just kind of caught me by surprise when I noticed earlier this week…

[Jason Powell]

A nice prominent piece of art and/or a fountain would really stand out there and be a nice “gateway” feature in three directions: Downtown, Arena District and CC/SN.

[geoyui]

jpizzow said:
^^The continued general lack of disregard for good architectural design continues in this city. Just a little detail. That’s all I’m asking for. It’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference. The Vines II is basically a square brick box, something NRI has mastered at this point.

+1 As ridiculous as this phrase is, NRI needs to “think outside the box”. Diversity in architecture and style is not too much to ask for IMO.

[heresthecasey]

surber17 said:
Looks like the last piece of land for 10 West Nationwide has been purchased:

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/241626967596752897/photo/1/large

Glad they were able to get that piece from the railroad. The extra connection there will be a bonus for the project and the area.

[columbusmike]

Walker said:
In unrelated Arena District news… anyone else notice that all of the shrubberies have been removed at the corner of Nationwide & High? I imagine it will get new/better landscaping. Just kind of caught me by surprise when I noticed earlier this week…

It’s a strange space. I’ll be interested to see what they have in store. A gateway feature does make sense.

[columbusmike]

Speaking of that space, it would be nice to see it somehow link to Sensenbrenner Park and the park space in front of One Nationwide Plaza. Personally, I think Nationwide should revamp their plaza into a Millennium Park-like stage for concerts, etc. Their plazas/parks are severely under utilized.

[surber17]

Brodbelt parking garage update:

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/243796120814362624/photo/1/large

[surber17]

425 West Nationwide is in its final construction phases:

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/244069647635345409/photo/1/large

[Walker Evans]

Some various Arena District photos, here:

Construction Roundup: September 2012 Part 1

[surber17]

not much to see yet, but the parking lot is shut down, fencing is up, and they’re removing the asphalt for Flats II

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/253295324351852545/photo/1/large

[surber17]

10 West Nationwide is getting close to completion along with the new park by it:

https://twitter.com/myurbanhood/status/253925100414464000/photo/1/large

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