Finally, Grandview Yard could be more than a rendering
No, Hell hasn't frozen over, but there is news about possible tenants at Grandview Yard.
Plans filed with the city July 7 show developer Nationwide Realty Investors Ltd. wants to build the first $40 million worth of projects as it continues planning for the broader, $500 million to $600 million redevelopment on 90 acres in the suburb’s industrial core.
The city’s planning commission will consider the Hyatt Place hotel, Urban Active fitness center and a planned Jason’s Deli in the office building as conditional uses. Dublin-based M&A Architects, the designer of the three-story office building, plans to occupy at least 20,000 square feet on the top floor.
More here including what would realistically have to happen and who would have to approve what to make this news a reality.
Announcing the Summer of Love !
The first week of Summer, the 40 year anniversary of Woodstock and Comfest weekend…..It can only mean that Delicious Real Estate is declaring this the Summer of Love, Columbus Neighborhood Love!
We’ll be out on the streets, talking to real live Columbus area Natives about their Neighborhoods and why they Love their Columbus Neighborhood.
Want to send in your video or send a link to it? That’ll work too. We’ll roll out at least 3-5 short videos per week. Get excited Columbus and tell the world about why you love your community.
Moving to Midtown Columbus? Take a 2 Wheeled Tour
A novel way to explore the Short North and Downtown
Thinking of buying a home in midtown Columbus? Here is something I learned of yesterday via Anthony at the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau. You can enjoy the thrill of riding on a Segway i2 while you discover the charm and history of Columbus.
During this 2 hour tour you will explore miles of peaceful parkland along the Scioto River, the thriving Short North arts district, the vibrant Arena District and historic downtown. As you glide, your tour guide will entertain you with fascinating and humorous stories about Ohio’s Capital city.
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Urban Columbus Fish Ponds – Watch Out!
Great Blue Herons Mayor Coleman! I ran across this on a neighborhood message board….
“Just a reminder to folks with fish ponds.
I have noticed Giant Blue Herons flying across our downtown skies
recently. They are more than likely searching for easy sushi meals
provided by our well stocked fish ponds. If you don’t want to lose your
outdoor fish, I suggest you provide them with good hiding places in the
pond or consider covering your pond with netting (deer nets work well)
until your pond plants are able to provide sufficient cover for the fish
to hide from predators.”
I think we have a couple falcons around downtown also (?) and it’s not unusual to see a hawk or two flying around urban neighborhoods. I once saw a giant owl across the alley from me, 3 blocks from downtown.
Speaking of homes in German Village, the Brewery District and Merion Village retaining value, Don’t forget about the Columbus Audobon Park on the Whittier Peninsula, scheduled to open soon. See a power point presentation regarding the area here: A tourist trap for Birds.
Neighborhood Launch – The downtown condo Ship is Sailing
In the video I mention (twice) a City Parking lot on 4th and Elm….That is a parking GARAGE being built, not a lot.
ALL the 4th street units are sold except the model which won’t be on the market.
All BUT 3 of the 2 bedroom Townhomes are sold in the middle section on Gay street with the park and fountain setting in the courtyard, so it’s not really completely sold like I mention in my excitement.
4 Townhomes and 1 flat are ALREADY sold on the contemporary condos facing 5th Street.
In a time when nothing else seems to be selling, Neighborhood Launch isn’t doing too bad. It’s tough to keep track of because I tend to follow units via the MLS and not Builder Sites but I really love this project.
If not for Would-Be buyers who can’t sell their suburban homes, probably 10 more would have been sold by now.
Let’s face it, Jeff Edwards is literally launching a neighborhood in Downtown Columbus. I, for one, applaud this project. Interested? Call me to go take a look.
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