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Lab Expansion and Two Bike Stores on UA's Horizon

BZAP's recent approvals allow for opening of two bike stores on Lane Avenue and a critical lab expansion for a local engineering firm

Grove City sets stage to offer Loan Program

City Council seeks to create a low-interest loan program to spur development in the Town Center District.

Arlington Falls Celebrates UBS Expansion

Financial Advisor giant UBS confirms decision to move into UA's Arlington Falls Office Park

Arlington not excited about school's plans to buy AOL site

A proposed school raises concern for the best use of UA's largest office building

Kingsdale progresses

With the new MCL open and facade continuing through the winter, the transformation continues

Grandview Yard Tenants Setting Tone for Project

All eyes are watching as Grandview Yard kicks off construction of its initial three buildings.

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Stories Abound on the Redevelopment of Kingsdale

The purchase of Kingsdale by Continental Real Estate Services is a newsworthy topic. In a recent news release, UA City Manager Virginia Barney had this to say: "I know I speak for both City Council and Staff when I say this is great news for our community. After many months of meetings, research and numbers crunching by various involved parties, it is gratifying that the project is now ripe enough for the public review process to begin in earnest."

Click Here > to visit the City of UA web site's page on Kingsdale

Read what the news media is saying:

UA News, "Giant Eagle Shares 'Market' Plans for UA Store," 4/28/09

UA News, "City Leaders Ask Schools to Help Fund Kingsdale Work," 4/28/09

Tax Incentive Helps Grow Future Revenue

Farmer's Citizens Bank has been granted an Economic Development Tax Incentive to Take Over Vacant Storefront on Fishinger Road

Arlington Commons wins BZAP nod

After significant redesign to address resident concerns, the Arlington Commons project on Lane Avenue receives a favorable recommendation by neighbors and unanimous approval by BZAP members, allowing the high-quality restaurant, retail and office mixed use development to move forward.

NCR Purchases Adult Day-Care Business

The recent announcment of NCR's purchase of Heritage Day Centers is anticipated to increase future staffing at its corporate headquarters in UA.

New Businesses Continue to Find a Home on Tremont

According to an article in Upper Arlington ThisWeek, "Tremont Place, a shopping center adjacent to the Arlington Crossing condominium development, has experienced brisk business with a Starbucks coffee shop that opened earlier this year and a Robeks smoothie store that opened June 21."

Need for Office and Medical Space in UA Continues

Upper Arlington real estate experts see a continued need for additional office space in our community. Quoted in an article published in Upper Arlington This Week, developers Bob Long, Dave Rhodenhammel, and others continue to receive inquiries about available space from businesses of all sizes — medical offices especially.

UA Not Alone In Wanting To Create Town Center

According to a Dispatch story in early 2008, Upper Arlington and Whitehall have one thing in common: lack of a vibrant downtown. Mixed-use projects that serve as a town center are becoming more and more common in central Ohio. In his article, Rozenman talks about public investment to help the private sector, with Hilliard and Grove City taking a cue from Gahanna by investing in infrastructure upgrades that give developers and investor a heads-up on their projects.
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NCR grows again

Through the assistance of a CIC recommended forgiveable loan, one of the UA's largest employers purchases a neighboring building, allowing its expansion into home health care.