ADVERTISEMENT

    Construction Roundup: September 2021 Edition

    Sunny days and a new iPhone (with a much better camera) mean only one thing: visiting construction sites for photo updates! We’ve taken the opportunity over the past several weekends to get out and about for some visual updates on various projects around town.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    In this latest installment you’ll find a wide variety of updates from Downtown Columbus, The Short North, Italian Village, Victorian Village, the University District, Weinland Park, Grandview Heights, Franklinton, the Brewery District, Olde Towne East, the King-Lincoln District and more.

    New apartment buildings continue to dot the landscape in all neighborhoods, but we’re also seeing several historic renovations, new hotel buildings, offices, medical buildings and more. More details on each of these projects can be found at the links below each photo.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to our weekly Urbanist email newsletter for the latest in development, transit and real estate updates throughout Central Ohio.

    All photos by Walker Evans.

    The historic Hoster Brewing site is undergoing a major renovation and transformation on South Front Street in the Brewery District.
    A view of the new five-story co-living building at Gravity 2.0, one of several buildings under construction on West State Street in the Franklinton neighborhood.
    A view between the two parking garage structures at The Peninsula. The first seven-acre phase of this 26-acre site is currently under construction just west of Downtown.
    Another view of construction at The Peninsula. In addition to the parking garages, the first three buildings going up will be home to offices, a hotel and residences.
    A view of construction at The Peninsula as seen from West Broad Street.
    New offices, residences and a hotel — under construction at the Scioto Peninsula site.
    The new 12-story mixed-use building at Gravity 2.0 has risen about halfway up — one of several buildings under construction on this Franklinton site.
    Another view of the 12-story Gravity II building in Franklinton with the Columbus skyline obscured behind it.
    Next door to the new Columbus Crew Lower.com Field is Astor Park (originally known as Confluence Village). Site prep has begun ahead of construction on new offices and residences.
    Work is wrapping up on a new office building in the Arena District, which is home to offices for Chipotle.
    Construction continues on the 26-story OSU hospital expansion project, which will add 1.9 million square feet to the Wexner Medical Center.
    Residents have begun moving into the Adelphi Quarter, which is wrapping up construction on East Long Street in the King-Lincoln District.
    Work continues on the new Broad Street Bridge over I-71. The project is the latest phase in a long-term restructuring of the I-71/I-70/I-670 interchanges in Downtown Columbus.
    A new three-story six-unit residential building is under construction at the northeast corner of Oak Street and Wilson Avenue in the Franklin Park neighborhood.
    A new six-story apartment building is under construction at the northeast corner of Grant Avenue and Oak Street in the Discovery District, Downtown.
    The former Giant Eagle Grocery Store in Schumacher Place was recently demolished to make way for a new mixed-use residential building from Pizzuti that was approved in July.
    A new research building is going up at the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital along Livingston Avenue, one of many new buildings in the master plan.
    Multiple new apartment buildings are under construction at Jeffrey Park in Italian Village.
    Another view of construction at Jeffrey Park.
    More residential development along North Fourth Street at Jeffrey Park.
    A newly completed building in Jeffrey Park, surrounded by ongoing construction and future development planned for the south side of the 40+ acre site.
    A new apartment building is going up just south of the recently renovated Budd Dairy building on North Fourth Street in Italian Village.
    Construction has rapidly gone vertical on the site of this new six-story building on East Fifth Avenue on the southern edge of the Weinland Park neighborhood.
    New residences are under construction at the south end of the Grant Park site facing Fifth Avenue in Weinland Park.
    A new 18-unit apartment building tucked behind the Smith & High building is nearly complete.
    New single-family homes line Perry Street in Harrison West, representing one portion of the larger Founders Park development project that also includes offices and a hotel.
    New townhomes under construction at Founders Park in Harrison West.
    A new senior housing building under construction at Founders Park, located at the southwest corner of Perry Street and Fifth Avenue.
    Another view of the senior housing building at Founders Park in Harrison West.
    Construction is moving along quickly at a new seven-acre project site adjacent to Grandview Yard on Goodale Boulevard.
    Work is quickly wrapping up at “The Aubrey”, a five-story apartment building in Weinland Park at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Summit Street.
    The first two buildings are wrapping up with exterior work at the multi-phase 55-acre Grandview Crossing project.
    A view of the Columbus Skyline from the Grandview Crossing construction site.
    Another view of Grandview Crossing from Route 33 / Dublin Road.
    A fourth senior living tower is going up at Westminster-Thurber on Neil Avenue in Victorian Village.
    A view of the new Hilton Hotel expansion — a 28-story building attached to the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Subscribe

    More to Explore:

    Updated: Madison County Solar Farm Would Be One of the Largest in U.S.

    UPDATE (3/21/24): The Ohio Power Siting Board voted seven...

    The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown

    We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.

    Before and After: Gay Street

    Last month, the City of Columbus and other partners...

    The Confluence Cast: Grave Matters – Unearthing the North Graveyard

    There is often a complex interplay between preservation and progress. A year into his exploration, Columbus Underground reporter Jesse Bethea continues to sift through the story of how the removal of remains from what was once the North Market parking lot unfolded. From the contentious removal of centuries-old graves to the forensic analysis of unearthed remains, today’s episode navigates the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities surrounding the issue.  In the quest to honor the past while embracing the future, we examine what lies beneath the surface of urban development and confront the ghosts of history that still shape our city today.
    Walker Evans
    Walker Evanshttps://columbusunderground.com
    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
    ADVERTISEMENT