Development
Projects, permits, and construction pipeline movement.
Dublin Approves Bridge North: 296 Homes, a Hotel and Offices Near Bridge Park
Dublin approved Bridge North, a 7-acre mixed-use plan from the Daimler Group with 296 new homes, a 150-room hotel, offices and shops near Bridge Park.
Columbus Releases ADU Handbook as Report Says Sewer Rules Keep Backyard Home Costs High
Columbus has a new how-to handbook for backyard homes, but a policy group says city sewer rules still make ADUs cost more here than in four peer cities.
Columbus Discovery District Deal Turns Downtown Parking Lots Into 518 Apartments
Columbus approved a deal with Pizzuti and Encova to turn Discovery District parking lots into about 518 homes, retail space, and a 575-space public garage.
Ohio Hits Pause on Data Center Tax Breaks After Costs Explode
Ohio paused data center tax breaks in June 2026 after the cost hit $1.6 billion. The move could reshape land deals across the Columbus region.
Downtown Hilliard's Old Chase Bank Set for Restaurant and Apartments
A former Chase bank in downtown Hilliard may become an Italian restaurant with luxury apartments above. The Westwood Collective is leading the plan.
Stark Enterprises to Break Ground on Build-to-Rent Community in Canal Winchester
Stark Enterprises won approval for a build-to-rent community on Hill Road in Canal Winchester. Groundbreaking is set for this spring, with homes in 2027.
Hilltop RISE Moves to Renovate Two Historic West Broad Buildings
Hilltop RISE will renovate two 100-year-old buildings on West Broad Street. The plan keeps 10 apartments affordable and opens space for six businesses.
CMHA Opens 82-Unit Senior Complex in Grove City, Backs $125M Housing Push
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority opened Cobblestone Manor in Grove City. It is the first piece of a $125 million affordable housing plan.
Meta's Prometheus Data Center Nears Launch in New Albany, and Your Power Bill Is Part of the Story
Meta's Prometheus data center in New Albany is set to be the world's first gigawatt-scale facility. Here is how the boom touches your home and your bills.
Dublin Green Light: 20 Million-Dollar Homes Coming to Bright Road Reserve
Dublin's Bright Road Reserve plan calls for 20 homes priced from $1.5M to $2M on a 14-acre wooded site. Here is what it means for buyers and sellers.
Arena District Office Tower to Become 148 Columbus Apartments in Nationwide Conversion
Nationwide plans to turn its 18-story tower at 280 N. High St. into The Centennial on High, adding 148 apartments to the Arena District and Short North edge.
Italian Village State Library Site to Become 419-Unit Columbus Apartment Complex
The State Library of Ohio closed its Italian Village site as developer Merus plans to raze it and build 419 apartments across five buildings on nearly 7 acres.
Downtown Columbus North Market Tower Set to Open in 2026 With 174 Apartments
The 32-story Merchant Building at North Market is due to open in 2026 with 174 apartments, a 206-room hotel, and market space, capping a $430 million project.
Franklinton Gets 235 New Apartments as WestRich Opens on West Rich Street
WestRich opened in Franklinton with 235 apartments at 509 W. Rich St. Most units are priced for working households, and move-ins started in June 2026.
Columbus Near East Side Affordable Housing: $10M State Tax Credit Backs 380 Apartments at Latitude Five25 Site
Ohio approved $10 million in state housing tax credits for 380 affordable apartments at the former Latitude Five25 towers on Columbus' Near East Side.
Class A Office Absorbs 395K SF While B/C Bleeds: The Two-Market Reality
Columbus office vacancy holds at 21%, but the average masks a dramatic split.
Franklinton's $365M Transformation: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
From the Peninsula Phase 2 to 50 new for-sale homes, Franklinton is absorbing more investment than any Columbus neighborhood.