Development
Projects, permits, and construction pipeline movement.
Columbus German Village Cedar Square Wins Contested 3-2 Vote
German Village commissioners voted 3-2 on Sept. 3 to approve Cedar Square's 52-unit concept at 251 E. Livingston, with opponents citing scale and a bylaws dispute.
Columbus Diocese Plans to Demolish 1908 Gay St. Building
The Diocese of Columbus filed to demolish its 1908 building at 197 E. Gay St. for surface parking. The Downtown Commission votes September 22, 2026.
Nationwide Children's Buys $7.6M East Main Street Block, No Plans Yet
Nationwide Children's paid $7.6M for a Near East Side block on E. Main St., closing Aug. 7. No plans announced for the 3.62-acre site north of I-70.
Downtown Columbus Office Tower Wins 2026 Redevelopment of the Year
Bernstein Cos. converted the former Continental Centre at 150 E. Gay St. into 409 apartments, earning CoStar's 2026 Redevelopment of the Year honor for Columbus.
Grove City, Columbus Add 240 Affordable Assisted Living Units
Evergreen Real Estate Group broke ground on 240 units of affordable senior housing in Grove City and Columbus, funded by $74 million in OHFA-approved bonds.
Northwest Bank Plans New Dublin Headquarters at Bridge North
Dublin City Council approved incentives for Northwest Bank's new 75,000-square-foot Bridge North headquarters, targeting a 2029 move and 300 jobs by 2034.
Upper Arlington's Shops on Lane Avenue Splits Old Anchor Into Three Tenants
Upper Arlington's Shops on Lane Avenue is carving its former Bed Bath & Beyond box into three tenants while separately adding Anthropologie and CAVA.
Columbus State Breaks Ground on 166-Unit Housing in Discovery District
Columbus State and Woda Cooper broke ground on Opportunity Pointe, a 186-unit affordable housing project set to open in the Discovery District by 2027.
Downtown Columbus's Preston Park Still Isn't Open, Developer Says
Edwards Companies promised Downtown Columbus's Preston Park would open to the public by October 2025. Ten months later, the gate still needs a key card.
Columbus Zone In Phase 2 Draft Releases — Public Comment Opens Aug. 25
Columbus Zone In Phase 2 draft released Aug. 20: nine districts across 40% of the city. Public comment opens Aug. 25 through Oct. 24 at columbus.gov/zoningupdate.
The Fitzgerald Opens 226 Apartments on Bexley's Main Street
The Fitzgerald Bexley apartments opened Aug. 14 with 226 units on a former seminary site, plus 11,000 sq ft of retail and 12,500 sq ft of office space.
959,579-SF Spec Warehouse Breaks Ground in Columbus's Rickenbacker Area
A partnership broke ground on a 959,579-square-foot speculative warehouse in Columbus's Rickenbacker area, due in early 2027 with no tenant signed and a 15-year tax break.
ALDI Plans a Downtown Columbus Grocery Store to Open in 2028
ALDI plans a 20,000-square-foot store on 1.7 acres at Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street next to Columbus State, with construction in 2027 and a 2028 opening.
CMHA Seeks 216 Affordable Apartments at Closed Garver YMCA Site
The YMCA agreed to sell its closed 1827 Livingston Ave. branch to CMHA, which is asking a Columbus area commission to back 216 income-restricted apartments.
Chicago Firm Snaps Up Polaris Retail Center for $15.5 Million
Core Acquisitions (Chicago) paid $15.5M for Market at Polaris — 111,328 sq ft anchored by PetSmart, Big Sandy, and Slick City — per Delaware County Auditor records.
The Ellis Starts Construction After Dublin Approved Block J Plan
Construction has started on The Ellis at Bridge Park, but developer statements about pricing, pre-sales and completion remain forward-looking claims.
Gahanna Industrial Campus Near Airport Sells for $42 Million
Dogwood Industrial (TPG Real Estate) paid $42M for Gahanna's fully leased Eastgate Business Center — 293,000 sq ft near John Glenn Airport in the East Columbus corridor.
Ohio's $120 Million Brownfield Fund Opens for Columbus Applications
Ohio opened a $120M brownfield cleanup fund round today through Sept. 11. Columbus has won nearly $30M in prior rounds — apply now at development.ohio.gov.
NRP Group Breaks Ground on 336-Unit OSU East Apartments in Columbus
The NRP Group's first Columbus project pairs 336 apartments with 138 M/I Homes townhomes on a 27.5-acre site near Ohio State University Airport.
Gahanna Creekside Site Is Cleared, but Plans Are Still Early
The Gahanna Creekside redevelopment site is cleared, but detailed plans still face design work and public review before construction can begin.
Arena District 242-Unit Plan Remains in Early Design
A 242-unit Arena District apartment concept remains in design, with no published hearing outcome, construction date or rent schedule.
Flint Grid Battery Starts Construction Near New Albany
Eolian started the 200-megawatt Flint Grid battery project in Licking County, but its effect on data-center connections and consumer bills is not established.
Gahanna Clears Creekside Sites, but Construction Is Unset
Gahanna completed demolition along Mill Street for a proposed mixed-use project, but detailed approvals, financing and a construction date remain unresolved.
Mercy on Main Wins Conditional Credits for 65 Columbus Homes
OHFA conditionally reserved federal tax credits for the 65-unit Mercy on Main proposal, but the award is not final financing, construction or completed housing.
Merus Starts 190,960-Square-Foot Obetz Industrial Project
Merus has started Dixon Commerce Center, a speculative 190,960-square-foot building in Obetz, with completion currently projected for April 2027.
Columbus Rickenbacker Warehouse Sale Reported at $49 Million
Industry reporting places the sale of a Cardinal Health-leased warehouse near Rickenbacker at $49 million, or about $140 per square foot.
Canal Crossing Starts Construction, but 400 Jobs Remain a Forecast
Opus has started a three-building speculative industrial project near Canal Winchester, while its job total remains a developer projection, not hiring.
Summit Crossing Remains a 664-Home Reynoldsburg Plan
Summit Crossing remains planned for 664 homes, but a timing correction places the initial plat approvals in July 2025 rather than July 2026.
Dublin Approves Bridge North Plan With 296 Homes
Dublin’s planning commission approved the final Bridge North plan for 296 homes, a hotel, offices and retail, but construction and financing remain ahead.
Columbus ADU Guide Clarifies Rules, but Sewer Question Remains
Columbus now permits ADUs by right and offers project guidance, while an independent study says separate sewer connections may still raise development costs.
Columbus Discovery District Deal Authorizes Talks, Not Construction
Columbus authorized an agreement for a proposed 518-unit Discovery District project, while separate votes, designs and financing remain necessary.
Ohio Pauses New Data Center Tax Deals, Not Existing Benefits
Ohio paused consideration of new data-center tax exemption requests while lawmakers study the industry; previously approved benefits remain in place.
Hilliard Selects Mixed-Use Concept for Former Chase Site
Hilliard selected a restaurant-and-apartment concept for the former Chase site on Main Street, but negotiations, approvals and final design remain ahead.
Canal Winchester Lock Pointe Advances With 120-Unit Limit
Canal Winchester records cap Lock Pointe Village at 120 apartments and show infrastructure work advancing, correcting earlier 122-unit language.
Hilltop RISE Purchase Is Funded; Renovation Outcomes Need Proof
Columbus funded Hilltop RISE’s acquisition of two West Broad Street properties, but affordability, renovation and corridor effects need later records.
CMHA Opens 82-Home Senior Community in Grove City
Cobblestone Manor opened as CMHA’s first Grove City development, providing 82 income-restricted senior apartments at a reported cost of $28.6 million.
Meta Prometheus Advances, but Household Bill Claims Need Evidence
Meta’s Prometheus project is tied to major power arrangements near New Albany, but CREN cannot attribute a specific household bill increase to the site.
Dublin Bright Road Plan Advances, but Price Effects Are Unproven
Dublin records show Bright Road Reserve advancing through review, but projected home prices do not establish gains for nearby owners or the wider market.
Nationwide Details 148-Home Columbus Conversion at 280 North High
Nationwide Realty Investors plans 148 apartments and retained office space at 280 N. High St., with the first residents currently targeted for mid-2027.
Italian Village Rezoning Allows 419 Units; Construction Is Not Set
Columbus approved rezoning for 419 homes at the former State Library site, but building design, demolition timing and affordability remain unresolved.
Columbus North Market Tower Program Now Lists 142 Residences
An updated North Market project sheet lists 142 residences, not the 174 previously reported, plus hotel, office, club, market and parking components.
Franklinton WestRich Opens With 234 Units and Mixed-Income Goals
CMHA records describe WestRich as a 234-unit Franklinton project with mixed-income financing, correcting the 235-unit count used in earlier coverage.
State Credit Advances 380-Unit Sawyer Boulevard Proposal
Ohio approved a $10 million state housing-tax-credit allocation for 380 proposed affordable apartments at 525 Sawyer Boulevard.
Columbus Office Recovery Is Led by Class A Leasing
Recent brokerage reports show improving Columbus office absorption and heavy Class A leasing, but vacancy remains elevated and submarkets continue to diverge.
Franklinton Development Is Spreading Beyond One Megaproject
City records show several distinct housing and mixed-use projects moving through Franklinton, but they do not support one verified $365 million total.