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Construction season: Development updates in Columbus for November 2023
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Rickenbacker continues to be a hot spot for development in the second half of 2023. | Photo via Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Days are getting shorter, but that hasn’t stopped these construction projects. Here’s your rundown of the top development stories in October.

According to an online read-o-meter, this should take less than two minutes to read.

Projects

COTA’s new mobility center at Rickenbacker Airport
The new facility aims to increase economic development, and will feature a gathering space + a large food pantry. The 24+ million project should be finished in 2025.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center gives project updates
University officials said the project is 70% complete, and on time for its projected 2026 opening date. Construction on this 26-story tower began in October 2020 — time flies.

DSW’s “store of the future”
The Easton location for this Columbus-based shoe retailer unveiled its modernized store, featuring self-scan checkouts and dedicated areas for online orders. More recognizable brands are on the shelves too, such as Nike + Birkenstock.

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Windows continue to be added all the way up the Wexner’s new inpatient hospital. | Photo via The Walsh Group

Plans

Linear park approved for Linden + Northland
A linear park is coming soon after City Council approved the purchase of 58 acres along former train tracks. Project leaders plan to clear out debris in February 2025 to make way for construction the following month.

Tech company invests $1.5 billion in New Albany
Four data centers are planned for this Columbus suburb on Beech Road Southwest from QTS, a Kansas-based tech company. Construction begins in March 2024 and is projected to end in March 2025.

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Cooper Stadium in 1983. | Photo by David E. Lucas via Wiki Commons

Proposals

New zoning codes could help dilapidated Cooper Stadium
These new ordinances relax restrictions in the area, including parking and building codes. Developers proposed a mixed-use project for the site, which features apartments, businesses, and office space.

More apartments proposed in Dublin
Local developer Casto proposed a mixed-use development with 458 apartment units and commercial space on Avery Road. Casto plans to return in the future with more concrete plans for commissioners.
Top stories in September
Events
Thursday, Oct. 26
  • Frank Ray | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | Flannagan’s, 6835 Caines Rd., Dublin | Free | Listen to this up-and-coming country musician + make a donation to local first responders.
  • Grateful Dub | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Woodland’s Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Grandview | $15 | This tribute band fuses reggae with hits by the Grateful Dead for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Friday, Oct. 27
  • Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 27 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Howl at the Moon, 504 Park St., Columbus | $9 | This six-year tradition brings costumed Columbusites together for a night of imbibing at local bars.
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • HighBall Halloween | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 4 p.m. | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Short North | $10-$2,500 | This annual extravagant costume party features contests, DJs, food + drinks, and live performances.
Sunday, Oct. 29
  • Ohio Bat Festival | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | Free | This family-friendly day features multimedia presentations from bat experts, activities for kids, and interesting exhibits.
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News Notes
Development
  • Construction on a new 400,00-sqft Coca-Cola warehouse is now underway. The facility is located at the Rickenbacker Industrial Center and will cost $100 million to build. (ABC6 On Your Side)
Real Estate
  • Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority is investing $65 million across three separate affordable housing projects. This will allow CMHA to invest in formerly defunct voucher programs + renovate places like the downtown United Way building. (Columbus Business First)
Eat
  • Hot Chicken Takeover is introducing chicken nuggets to its menu, and they will be specially discounted to just five cents on Wednesday, Nov. 1 when you purchase a side. The limit is one order of nuggets per customer at any of the seven locations across CBUS. (614now)
Ranked
  • Columbus was ranked No. 9 on the “top 10 emerging housing markets” list by Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com. The study cited many factors, including a growing population size, low unemployment rates, and median home prices.
Trending
  • We all know Taylor Swift — but what about Taylor Swiftkin? That’s the name of this creation by Dublin resident Jeanette Paras. Check out this timelapse that crunches 10 hours of work into 58 seconds of bliss.
Closed
  • Black Box Fix, a Cleveland-based restaurant, officially closed its Easton location on Tuesday. The owner hopes to open a food truck in the future that would offer many of the menu items featured in the former brick-and-mortar.
 
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🍂 Focused on fall

The 2023 fall bucket list for Columbus
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The downtown bridges are staple landmarks in CBUS. | Photo by @djgonzownci
It’s officially fall, and there’s no time to waste. Here’s what you need to do to make the most of it.

Find the foliage

Break out the rakes. This fall foliage map, created by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, has the leaves changing colors around mid-October in central Ohio. We recommend stopping by these scenic parks.

Pick the patch

Take a quick road trip to a nearby county and pick up locally grown pumpkins. Plus, many of these farms offer petting zoos, fresh apple cider, and kid-friendly activities. This quintessential fall day is already planned for you on our site.

How do you spend your autumn? Let us know and we may add our favorites to this bucket list.
More fall must-dos
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
Happy Thursday, CBUS. And most importantly, happy birthday to my wonderful girlfriend. I’m out of office the next two days, dedicating the next 48 hours to her. We’ll be sure to stop at a few of these stores, too. See ya on Monday.
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