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LC Proposes Five-Story Mixed-Use Project for Main and Front Downtown
Lifestyle Communities has submitted plans for two adjoining five-story buildings at the northwest corner of Main and Front streets, a proposal that would add 117 apartment units to an area of Downtown...
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Historic Building Saved from Endangered List
Each year, the historic preservation advocates at Columbus Landmarks compile a list of the region’s most endangered buildings in order to shine a spotlight on what may be lost to the wrecking ball if...
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Proposed Mixed-Use Development Would Replace Historic Houses on High Street
A proposal to redevelop the entire west side of High Street between Northwood and Oakland avenues has been submitted to the University Area Review Board and will be conceptually reviewed at their...
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Opinion: The False Choices of Preservation
When we hear of development in Columbus we are often presented with a choice: no development or no preservation. These stark alternatives are difficult for those who wish to see continued growth,...
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Tax Credits Provide Boost to Local Projects, including Long Street Renovation
The renovation of four buildings at the southeast corner of Front and Long Streets downtown will be moving forward now that the state has approved historic preservation tax credits for the project. “We...
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Pavey Concept Calls for 11 Stories, 400 beds; Neighbors Express Concern
More details were revealed last night about the proposed View on Pavey Square development, a mixed-use project which would replace most of the existing buildings on the west side of High Street between...
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Concerns Raised About Proposal for 16th and High
A proposal from Edwards Communities to replace eight existing buildings on North High Street between 16th and 17th avenues with a six-story apartment building was met with concern at last night’s...
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New Stonewall Proposal Calls for Preserving Existing Buildings
After receiving some pushback from the Italian Village Commission about a plan to demolish and replace their current building at 1160 North High Street, Stonewall Columbus has returned with a proposal...
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Momentum Building in Historic Old Oaks Neighborhood
While the campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital continues to expand – with two new six-story buildings currently under construction – redevelopment on a much smaller scale just a few blocks to the...
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Development Project Updated to Preserve Historic High Street Buildings
The controversial “View on Pavey Square” development planned for a stretch of High Street just north of Ohio State will soon be getting a major revision that will likely please many within the...
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The List: 13 Most Endangered Buildings in Columbus
The Columbus Landmarks Foundation announced their annual “Most Endangered Buildings” list this evening during the group’s annual membership meeting. The list was created to draw attention to historic...
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Power Plant Renovation Gets Tax Credits, Work to Start Soon
Plans to renovate the Municipal Light Plant building at 555 West Nationwide Boulevard took a big step forward yesterday with news that the project has been awarded $2 million in Ohio Historic...
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Homeport Wrapping Up New Homes on Hilltop, Rehabs in University District
Affordable housing nonprofit Homeport is wrapping up a couple of significant projects — one is bringing new single family homes to the Hilltop, while the other involves the renovation of three historic...
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First Look: The Drexel Theatre Prepares for Reopening
After four months of extensive renovations, the historic Drexel Theatre is prepping for a grand reopening next Friday, July 15th. The final phase of a $1.5 million update has given the entire building...
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Near East Side Historical Building to be Repurposed
One of 35 historical buildings that occupied the former site of the Poindexter Village affordable housing complex is awaiting sufficient funds and a purpose. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority...
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Pavey Project Going for Variance, Preservation Easement Sought
The View on Pavey Square continues to work its way through the approval process, and many neighbors of the proposed Old North development continue to be mad about it. The latest proposal calls for a...
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Phase Two of Yankee Trader Renovations to Start Soon
Renovation work will be starting soon on two historic buildings at the northwest corner of Vine and North High streets, marking the second phase of work on what is now being referred to as the Yankee...
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Bar and Restaurant Planned for Long-Empty Buildings in Italian Village
A local contractor is moving forward with a bar and restaurant concept at a prominent corner in Italian Village. The first phase of the project involves the renovation of a 3,000 square foot garage at...
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New Budd Dairy Plan Calls for Office Space, Preservation of Two Warehouses
The latest plan for the former Budd Dairy complex in Italian Village calls for over 40,000 square feet of office space spread over three buildings. A restaurant would occupy the front of the main...
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Historic Weisheimer Building Slated for Renovation
If you buy your vacuum cleaner parts and supplies from Weisheimer’s, you’ll soon need to find a new place to do so. Local real estate firm Capitol Equities is in the process of purchasing the building...
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