New Aldi store and apartment building coming soon to Grandview
This site will one day feature apartments and an affordable grocery store. | Photo via Elford Realty
Typically we look around the city for development stories — but this one is different.
Last month, we asked for suggestions from CBUStoday readers on the top development projects they want to know more about. Nearly 20% of responses had one thing in common: Grandview. So, today we are taking a deep dive into one of the biggest construction projects in the neighborhood: The development along Fifth Avenue and Edgehill Road.
The timeline
This project has taken many twists and turns throughout the last four years, so we understand if your head is spinning. Here’s what you need to know:
December 2020: Goodwill announced plans to redevelop its headquarters located at 1333 Edgehill Rd. with Elford Realty.
May 2022: Those plans were scrapped after the nonprofit said construction costs were too high.
September 2022: Elford pitched and received approval from local officials for new development plans at the former Goodwill HQ site.
May 2023: Goodwill agreed to sell the former HQ to Elford for $11.3 million, who plans to redevelop the 5+ acre site.
This overview gives a glimpse at what’s to come in Grandview. | Photo via Elford Realty
Two-part project
Elford is now in control of the site, and they plan to add a new apartment building on Edgehill Road + an Aldi on the corner of Edgehill Road and Fifth Avenue. Here’s the scoop:
The apartment promises to be big, according to plans approved in 2022. It will feature 250 units in a five-story high-rise building. It will also have an attached 250-car parking garage.
The new Aldi will also be large at 20,000 sqft. According to a now-closed leasing listing, it should open this summer.
Want more development news? There’s plenty more where that came from, such as our 2024 guide to construction.
Asked
Round two is coming soon. What construction projects do you want to know more about?
We’ll dive into the top response, just like we did today.
The Dandy Warhols | Thursday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $35-$66 | Spend an evening with this psychedelic rock band with 1.6+ million monthly Spotify listeners.
Friday, March 15
“The Room” with Greg Sestero | Friday, March 15 | 10 p.m. | Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, 3055 Indianola Ave., Clintonville | $25 | Watch this cult classic film + participate in a Q+A session with the co-star of the movie.
Saturday, March 16
PBJ & Jazz: We Create Jazz Ensemble | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m. + 11:30 a.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $5 | Close out the season with some of the most talented women jazz musicians in the state.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Saturday, March 16 | 11 a.m. | Budd Dairy Food Hall, 1086 N. 4th St., Italian Village | Free | Crawl your way through participating local bars like Seventh Son Brewing and St. James Tavern.
Sunday, March 17
Columbus Crew 2 vs. New York Red Bulls II | Sunday, March 17 | 3 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $10 | Cheer on the Crew’s developmental team in their first game of the season.
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Elliott Parc, a new 250+ unit apartment complex, is coming soon to Morse Road in Gahanna. The complex will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom units once it opens. Project officials estimate it will be completed in 2026. (NBC4)
Eat
Mexpress Taqueria is moving to a new, semi-permanent location at 734 Garden Rd. near Savor Pint on Friday, March 15. The local food truck was previously was located at The Bottle Shop on King Avenue, but made the move after Ray Ray’s was announced to replace it. (614now)
Biz
What does a Netflix-inspired candle smell like? Bath & Body Works, headquartered in CBUS, is answering that question with a new partnership with the streaming service. Shop a variety of scents based on hit Netflix series, such as “Bridgerton,” which has a full collection launching on Monday, March 25. (Columbus Business First)
Sports
We are saying happy trails to former Ohio State running back coach Tony Alford. He reportedly accepted an offer with the Michigan Wolverines as their new running back coach. Alford spent nearly a decade with the Buckeyes, joining the staff in 2015.
Festival
The Hilliard Short Film Festival returns on Saturday, June 1 at the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center. Short film submissions can be made until Wednesday, April 10, and a late entry deadline is on Saturday, April 30. Films cannot exceed a PG-13 rating. (NBC4)
Listen
What grade did the Columbus Blue Jackets receive for their moves during the NHL trade deadline? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Blue Jackets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Shop
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Community
🔥 Girl power
Columbus agency launches new initiative focused on women in the workforce
The Women’s Collective will host local events, fireside chats, and networking opportunities. | Photo by Christina Morillo
As we enter the mid-point of Women’s History Month, a local agency is celebrating business women of today with a new initiative.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce launched The Women’s Collective — a new initiative focused on advancing women in the local workforce —on Tuesday, March 12. Let’s bust through glass ceilings with the details.
The goal of the group is to empower, inform, and advocate for women in the Columbus region.
The group will highlight recent job changes of women in the group, as well as create groups of “women to watch” to be promoted among the city.
The group is led by eight advisory board members, including Lisa Gutierrez, CEO of Dos Hermanos Taco Truck LLC.
A newsletter will be launched to keep women informed on “empowering stories + thought-provoking content” that celebrate women.
Want to know more about The Women’s Collective? Check out its upcoming events.
If you made it this far, here’s a bonus event for you.
COSI is hosting a Science Takeover Night at the Columbus Blue Jackets game against the Ottawa Senators tonight. Tickets start at $19, and we recommend arriving before the 7 p.m. start time so you can interact with some of the animals that will be around the arena.
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