Interesting Projects Elsewhere
Gahanna Lincoln High School Expansion
to Incorporate Commercial Space
A proposal to build a high school expansion above office and retail space is truly unique. "The new high school building will be unlike any high school building in America, both in its structural design and its programming," Superintendent Gregg Morris said.
A new high school is projected to cost $50 million, while this new facility may cost $15 million. The cost of building and operating the new facility are to be offset by the rents and taxes paid by the businesses that would operate on the first floor, Morris said.
Plans for Grandview Yard at Taking Shape
A set of economic impact assumptions has been released for the expansive Grandview Yard project as Nationwide Realty Investment prepares to unveil its plans for the first phase of the mixed-use project. Nationwide has purchased a total of 80 acres for the project, including the former Big Bear property between Third and Goodale.
City Of Dublin Begins Planning For East Side Of Riverside
Communities that are known for their solid economic development plans always look first to the professionals on the city administration staff to put master plans in place to prepare for growth that is befitting of that community. According to an article in ThisWeek, the City of Dublin is looking at the changes it needs to make to accommodate a proposed $100M medical complex on Riverside Drive near state Route 161. According to the article, "Steve Langworthy, Dublin's director of land use and long range planning, told the commission the city is considering the realignment of Riverside Drive. He informed commission members of the possibility because he believed it could affect their decision on the (proposed) medical complex."
UA Not Alone in Wanting a Town Center
According to a Dispatch story in early 2008, Upper Arlington and Whitehall have one thing in common: lack of a vibrant downtown.
Gahanna Celebrates Opening Of Revitalization Project
In spring 2008, Gahanna celebrated the opening of its long-awaited Creekside mixed-use development that has revitalized this community's original downtown. With $15 million investment from the city, and $40 million from private investors, this project has been a true success story for public/private partnerships.
"The revitalization of Olde Gahanna is a success that all our citizens can point to with great pride because it represents an investment in our future," said Mayor Becky Stinchcomb, who was a member of the Gahanna City Council when the planning for Creekside began.
Construction on Creekside began in 2005, but planning for the project started earlier. In 2004, the city pledged $11 million for the project, an investment that since has grown to more than $15 million. Stonehenge Co., the project's main developer, and others in the private sector have invested about $40 million.
"We dreamed it, and now it's actually here — and it's better than our initial dream," said Gahanna Development Director Sadicka White. "I'm most excited that it has actually been accomplished."
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Grandview Preparing For Large New Mixed-Use Project
All eyes are watching as Grandview Heights begins its work on the zoning and planning for Grandview Yard. With 100 acres to work with, the City and Nationwide Realty are excited to see what this mixed-use project could become, but there will not be "big box stores," according to developers. For now, the plan is to add as much as 5 million square feet of commercial space, 600 to 800 residential units, and will require more than $500 million in investments. Developers expect the site to generate 5,000 jobs and an additional $5 million in income tax revenues for Grandview Heights, essentially doubling the city's current income tax base of about $4.7 million annually.
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