Harvard’s new housing report finds household growth slowed, unsold new‑home inventory surged and renter cost burdens hit record highs — effects already showing up in Columbus.

A local family has pledged about $50 million to help fund a planned 100,000‑square‑foot aquarium at the Columbus Zoo — the largest gift in the zoo’s history.

Clean Express Auto Wash withdrew its Shaker Square application after residents and city officials opposed the car‑oriented plan, leaving the cleared lot open for a different project.

A happy-hour idea between Cameron Mitchell and a developer has grown into plans for a boutique hotel at Bridge Park, with renderings and a 2026 timeline.

A Westerville Kohl’s property sold at auction for $5.8 million, with The Robert Weiler Co. named as the winning bidder. The 99,380‑sq‑ft site carries a Kohl’s lease through 2031.

The historic Knights of Columbus building at 80 S. 6th St. is listed for $2.75M after a stalled $36M conversion plan, raising preservation and financing questions.

Lancaster approved a development agreement for a roughly 50,000-square-foot speculative industrial building in Rock Mill Industrial Park to attract a large employer. The contract spells out cost-sharing for sewer oversizing and capacity fees.

City filings and local reporting show a four-story mixed-use project is planned at the former Lev's Pawn Shop at 1174 W. 5th Ave. in Columbus.

Prairie Township has scheduled an inspection of Alpine Village Apartments after tenants reported mold and broken appliances. Officials say responsibility for repairs falls to the property owner.

Ogletree Deakins is relocating its Columbus office from the KeyBank Building to the Encova Building and plans a $1.3M interior overhaul.

Ohio State is leasing nearby apartments to keep students housed while North Towers are renovated and Jones Tower is removed.

Suburban Accessories will open a 121,000‑sq‑ft distribution center in Franklin, Ohio, expanding its Southwest Ohio footprint with an October 2026 target.

City Council approved up to $5M in bond funding to support Barthman Family Homes — a 150‑unit affordable project on Columbus's South Side.