Columbus

With $112M Sale, DCT Industrial Exits Columbus Market

In a transaction that marks its departure from the metropolitan Columbus market, DCT Industrial Trust of Denver has sold a 3.5 million-square-foot portfolio in the Ohio capital to Exeter Property Group for $112.1 million, the REIT announced Monday.

Connor Group Pays $17M for Columbus M-F Asset

The Connor Group ended 2013 in force, adding another property to its Columbus portfolio. The Centerville-based real estate investment firm acquired the Lennox Flats for $17 million. Kinnear Road Redevelopment, LLC was the seller.

Team Gemini Breaks Ground on $420M Industrial/Research Project in Grove City

On Thursday, December 12, Team Gemini held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project at the intersection of Gateway West Drive and Haughn Road in Grove City. It was attended by company and government officials, as well as many others.

OPRS Breaks Ground on $30M Addition to Seniors Community

Westminster-Thurber, one of 11 retirement communities owned and managed by the Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, has been serving Central Ohio for the last 48 years. Now, the community plans to expand with a new high-rise, its second just north of Downtown Columbus. It held a ground breaking ceremony for the project on December 4, on the Westminster-Thurber Community Campus, at 717 Neil Avenue.

Pizzuti, Memorial Hospital Start Work On $9.5M MOB In Marysville

Officials from The Pizzuti Companies and Memorial Hospital of Union County broke ground on November 14 on a new medical office building in Marysville, Ohio. The project was announced earlier this year. It is part of Memorial’s plans to relocate the urgent care center in order to provide patients with an even better experience.

City Opens $8.6M Community Health Center on South Side

The new John R. Maloney Health Center is now open in Columbus’ South Side. It is leased to Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers, and will offer quality health care services to south side residents.

Crawford Hoying Unveils Plans for $300M Mixed-Use Project in Dublin

Columbus CEO magazine readers recently selected the City of Dublin as The Best Central Ohio Suburb to Do Business for the third consecutive year. And the good news just keeps on coming. On October 22, city officials and local developer Crawford Hoying unveiled plans for a $300 million mixed-use project that will transform the Columbus suburb and create a ”world class environment.”

Airport Wraps Phase 1 of $80 Million Terminal Upgrade

Renovations are finally complete at Port Columbus International Airport’s six-gate Concourse A, almost a year after the airport launched the $80 million terminal modernization program to upgrade its three-concourse terminal. The facelift is part of the project’s first phase.

Homewood Suites Opening Launches Busy Fall for Columbus Hotel Market

Homewood Suites by Hilton opened its newest property in Columbus at the end of August. Advertized as ”a destination for both the business and education communities, in addition to leisure travelers” by General Manager Nathan Lipps, the hotel created 20 permanent jobs.

Pizzuti Cos., Starwood Hotels Break Ground on 135-Key Le Meridien in Short North District

By Adrian Maties, Associate Editor Officials broke ground Aug. 22 on Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph, a 135-key hotel in Columbus’ Short North Art District. Developed by Pizzuti Cos. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the property will be owned by Pizzuti and operated by Wischermann Partners. Mayor Michael Coleman, Pizzuti Cos. chairman Ron Pizzuti […]