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🏗️ March progress report

CBUStoday’s guide to construction and development in 2024

CBUStoday ODW Logistics new facility
This Lockbourne-based distribution center is in addition to the other facility ODW opened last fall on Rohr Road. | Photo via ODW Logistics
We’ve hammered out the details and nailed down the facts. Here are the top development stories in March.

Note: We will continue to update this story with more news, headlines, and announcements each month.

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This site will one day feature apartments and an affordable grocery store. | Photo via Elford Realty

Projects

Franklinton’s pedestrian bridge nears completion
Columbusites will be able to utilize this new 420-ft pedestrian bridge in early July 2024, according to Columbus Recreation and Parks.

252-unit apartment complex in Gahanna
Elliot Parc will be located on Morse Road, near Hamilton Road. It is expected to open sometime in 2026.

Updates on new Aldi + apartments near Grandview
Thanks to reader suggestions, we dove into this development to discover an estimated opening date + a timeline of how things came together.

5 updates about Intel
The tech giant made numerous announcements in March, including another delay + more federal funding for the New Albany semicondudctor factory.

$78 million project beginning soon in Upper Arlington
A new mixed-use building will replace the Golden Bear Shopping Center in UA, with construction beginning in the summer.

CBUStoday Rapid Bus Corridor rendering

This rendering shows how the new Bus Rapid Transit corridors will operate with pedestrian enhancements. | Rendering via LinkUs

Announcements

Former Max & Erma’s targeted for demolition
The closed Dublin location for this Columbus-based restaurant chain will be bulldozed and replaced by a Sheetz.

COTA receives $42 million in federal funding
COTA received nearly $42 million for Bus Rapid Transit corridors. West Broad Street will undergo transformations to accommodate larger buses, as well as pedestrian improvements like crosswalks and bike lanes.

New entertainment center planned for Polaris
Smash Park will be a 50,000-sqft facility offering pickleball courts, duck pin bowling, and a full kitchen and bar. It is estimated to open in 2025.

Columbus Airport to invest $400,000 into parking lot changes
Employee parking within the Blue Lot will be relocated to the Green Lot, a necessary step in order to build the new $2 billion terminal.
Top stories in January + February
Asked

How much money did COTA receive for Bus Rapid Transit corridors?

(Hint: You can find the answer in today’s lead story.)

A. $25 million
B. $33 million
C. $42 million
D. $56 millon
Answer here
Events
Thursday, March 28
  • Something Sketchy | Thursday, March 28 | 8-10 p.m. | Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St., Campus | $10 | Enjoy this sketch comedy show that features a variety of local performers.
Friday, March 29
  • Buzzed Spelling Bee | Friday, March 29 | 7-9 p.m. | The Goat, 219 S. High St., Downtown | $10 | Pay to join this boozy spelling competition, or simply watch and laugh from the crowd.
Saturday, March 30
  • Real Music Fest | Saturday, March 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Ohio EXPO Center, Lausche Building, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $12-$100 | Spend your morning listening to talented local youth musicians, presented by Real Music Records.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, March 30 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $70-$325 | Cheer on the Jackets as they look to defeat Sidney Crosby and the Pens.
Sunday, March 31
  • “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” Beer Tasting | Sunday, March 31 | 1-5 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse, 1247 Grandview Ave., Grandview | $45 | Beer tastings begin at 1 p.m. sharp, and the screening of this Oscar-winning film starts around 3 p.m.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The Idea Foundry, located at 421 W. State St. in Franklinton, has been listed for sale. Additionally, the nearby connected parking lot is included in the sale details. The 50,000-sqft building features an upstairs and a large basement, per the online listing.
Concert
  • Twenty One Pilots, a Grammy Award-winning band from Columbus, is set to take over Nationwide Arena on Friday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 5. Tickets for the “Clancy World Tour” go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
Opening
  • Modo Yoga, a Dublin-based studio, is opening a new location at 4700 N. High St. near the Graceland Shopping Center in Clintonville. Construction begins next month and should be completed by the end of summer. (Columbus Underground)
Health
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital has its paws full with its newest therapy program: Butterfly Paws. The hospital plans to add 10 facility dogs + nearly 70 therapy dogs that will be supervised by professional trainers to help bring comfort and happiness to patients. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Festival
Ranked
  • Dublin Irish Festival was ranked the No. 4 best cultural festival in the US, according to 10Best by USA Today. The national ranking noted the festivals affinity for Irish music, dancing, and food that is welcoming to all visitors.
Opening
  • Clintonville Coin Laundry is officially reopened after closing for more than a year due to a fire. The new space features modern washing and drying machines + a reimagined floor space. The local business has been open for 30+ years. (614now)
Community
  • Former tenants of Latitude Five25 will begin receiving lump payments on Monday, April 1. Payments will be a total of $10,067.11, and will be from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio. Additionally, former tenants can still apply for restitution. (ABC6 On Your Side)
Sports
  • While the Columbus Blue Jackets are out of playoff contention, the Cleveland Monsters, CBJ’s minor league affiliate, is still battling. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Jackets (and Monsters) with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Finance
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    Wellness
    • Therapy isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential tool for navigating life’s complexities. Invest in your wellbeing with 25% off your first month of BetterHelp.*
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    Travel

    ✈️ Columbus Airport is taking off

    Columbus Airport sets two new records for passenger travel

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    The Columbus Airport provides 145+ nonstop flights to 30+ different airports. | Photo via Columbus Regional Airport Authority
    After breaking two records for passenger travel, 2024 is off to a flying start for John Glenn International Airport.

    The local airport reported February 2024 was the busiest month for passenger travel in local history. The 629,000+ passengers that flew through Columbus shattered the previous record that was set in 2020.

    “More nonstops are offered now than ever before,” said Joseph R. Nardone, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “As a result, we’ve seen a notable increase in passenger numbers, setting new records that underscore the trust and preference travelers place in Columbus Airports.”

    These trends can be found in March, too. During the week of March 18, the airport reported an estimated 196,000 passengers, which broke the previous record set in July 2019.

    This volume of travelers shows a need for upgrades, said airport officials. And, a state-of-the-art $2 billion terminal is in the works, planned to open in 2029.
    The Buy
    Jenni Earle Bandanas. Try a new trend this spring with these bandanas – perfect to tie around your neck, hair, or handbag.
    Answered

    How often do you travel away from Columbus?

    CBUStoday John Glenn International Airport interior
    Do you prefer to fly in the morning or night? | Photo via Columbus Regional Airport Authority
    1-4 times per year: 48% | 5-7 times per year: 24%
    8-11 times per year: 17% | Once a month: 12%
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    Today’s edition by:
    Mitch

    From the editor
    I don’t travel often, but I love it whenever I do. Last year, I was as north as Shelby, Michigan and as south as São Paulo, Brazil. And this year, my wings are flying west to Las Vegas, NV in May + Sedona, AZ in November.
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