Wood Companies' Monterey project on West Bridge Street in Dublin just took a big step toward becoming reality, nudging the developer's first major venture outside the Short North closer to a full city sign-off. The plan, labeled Monterey Square in city filings and Monterey Village in recent coverage, would pull together roughly 6.86 acres into a pedestrian-focused village with shops, restaurants and office space. The project would replace an existing gas station and center everything around a new public square.
As reported by Columbus Business First on March 11, 2026, the proposal has officially moved into the final approval phase. That shift allows Wood Cos. to prepare a Final Development Plan for Dublin officials to scrutinize in detail, and it also marks what would be the company's first suburban expansion beyond its Short North holdings.
According to city documents filed with Dublin’s Planning & Zoning Commission, the site covers 6.86 acres across 13 parcels on both sides of Monterey Drive and is planned for roughly 140,000 square feet of retail, office and eating-and-drinking space, plus a three-level parking structure and a town square. The filing lists the project addresses as 191 W. Bridge St. and 201 W. Bridge St., and notes that the southeast corner of the site could be dedicated to the city for cemetery expansion. Those specifics come from the City of Dublin planning report.
What the plan would build
The developers are pitching a walkable, small-block layout anchored by a town square about half the size of a football field, with shaded walkways and open areas that could host events. At a February meeting, Mark Wood said the project should be "a prized community asset for Dublin residents," and Tyler Puhl called it a "true village center" built around "first-in-class architecture" framing the public space. Those comments, along with early renderings, were detailed by WCMH.
Neighbors and conditions
Dublin’s Planning & Zoning Commission signed off on the preliminary development plan, but with a list of conditions that zero in on streetscape details, buffering, stormwater handling and architectural refinements. Staff asked the applicant to lock in several waivers and design elements at the final stage, according to the city staff report. Neighbors largely supported the look and feel in public comments but flagged traffic concerns, with some pushing for a traffic signal at the W. Bridge and Monterey intersection, and local coverage notes the commission approved the plan with 11 conditions. City staff also encouraged the developer to preserve healthy trees where feasible and to coordinate stormwater improvements with the engineering team.
From here, Wood Cos. can submit a Final Development Plan and preliminary and final plats, then return to the city’s boards for formal approval before public-works contracting and building permits get scheduled, according to Columbus Business First. The developer has not yet released a construction timeline.
