Ohio Attorney General Sues Brooklyn-Based Home Warranty Operation for Alleged Consumer Deception
Ohio's AG has filed a lawsuit against First Premier Home Warranty and its owner for deceptive practices, based on 31 consumer complaints regarding inadequate service coverage and refund issues.
Columbus Developer Unveils $600M Capitol Square Overhaul, Seeks Tax Credits for Downtown Renaissance
Edwards Companies is planning a $600 million redevelopment project in downtown Columbus, seeking state tax credits to transform parking lots into mixed-use buildings with residential and retail space.
Ohio State University Innovates Starch-Based Material for Enhanced Concussion Prevention in Headgear
Ohio State researchers developed a new material combining starch and aerogel to reduce concussion risks, absorbing 70% of impact force during testing. The innovation could improve headgear in sports and hazardous industries.
Dublin Unveils New Roundabout at Avery and Rings Road Intersection to Enhance Safety and Services
Dublin introduced a new roundabout at Avery, Rings, and Cara Roads to improve safety and city services. The project caused road closures but maintained local access. With the roundabout now open, final touches may cause minor delays.
Dublin Signs Off On ‘All In’ Housing Hub For Disabled Adults And Seniors
Dublin approved All In Dublin, a 75‑unit development that will reserve apartments for adults with disabilities alongside senior and workforce housing. Organizers say the design prioritizes connection and accessibility.
Upper Arlington Moves to Enforce Parking Regulations Near Bob Crane Community Center and Kingsdale Shopping Center
The Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington is implementing stricter parking enforcement near Kingsdale Shopping Center starting February 23 to prevent misuse of retailer parking spots.
Nationwide Arena’s $100 Million Facelift Benched By Court Clash Over Unclaimed Cash
FCCFA applied for up to $100M toward a $400M Nationwide Arena overhaul, but the grant money is tied to unclaimed-state funds now tied up in court. The legal fight could delay awards and reshape the project.
Downtown Power Play: Jeff Edwards Pitches Capitol Square Towers To City Gatekeepers
Developer Jeff Edwards pitched a two-building plan at 3rd & State: a 12-story residential tower alongside a seven-story office building slated for Vorys. The project made its debut at the Downtown Commission review.
Beloved Lane Avenue Church Razed as 12-Story Student Tower Moves In
The University Baptist Church on Lane Avenue was demolished to clear the way for a 246‑unit mixed‑use student housing project from American Campus Communities. The two‑building plan will pair retail with student apartments near OSU.
Nationwide Children’s Cranks Up Columbus Housing Game With Bigger Family Builds
Nationwide Children’s Healthy Homes is shifting from rehabs toward larger family-sized projects in Columbus, backed by new financing and philanthropic support. The effort aims to build more rental and ownership options in Linden and the South Side.
Sawmill Parkway Shake‑Up: Delaware Okays Big Housing Near New Olentangy High School Site
Delaware's planning commission approved initial plats for two Sawmill Parkway developments, advancing hundreds of homes, parkland and new road connections. The approvals clear first construction phases.
Spaghetti Warehouse Ghost Lot Hits the Market in Franklinton Land Play
The cleared Spaghetti Warehouse lot at 397 W. Broad is officially for sale, and developers say they want an affordable-housing partner to lead the next phase of redevelopment. The listing and prior commission hearings shape what comes next for the site.
DesignGroup Doubles Down on Midwest With Riverfront HQ And New Indy Studio
DesignGroup said Monday it will open an Indianapolis studio and relocate its Columbus headquarters to The Peninsula at 330 Rush Alley. The expansion pairs new hires in Indy with a downtown Columbus footprint.
Columbus Brings In Hired Gun To Orchestrate ‘Four Pack+’ Downtown Overhaul
Columbus has hired Indianapolis consultant J.S. Held to identify a master developer for a cluster of downtown parcels called the Four Pack+. The move aims to coordinate housing, hotel and retail projects and attract private investment.
Northeast Columbus Neighbors Gear Up To Stop Central College Apartment Surge
Neighbors on the Northeast Side are objecting to a rezoning that would allow about 10 acres of apartments on Central College Road, saying the scale and traffic would overwhelm the area. City records show the case is active and under council review.
Columbus First-Time Buyers Score Nearly $15K Boost In New City Deal
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther says Columbus’ American Dream Downpayment Initiative can provide up to $14,999 in forgivable assistance for eligible first‑time buyers. The city outlines steps, income limits and contacts for applicants.
Developer Sinks $4.9M Into Galena Golf Course As Village Buildout Looms
A local homebuilder paid $4.9M for Arrowhead Lakes and unveiled plans for a walkable mixed‑use village with shops, townhomes and a central green. The proposal raises traffic and parkland questions at planning meetings.
Whirlpool Drops $60 Million On Perrysburg Plant, Pledges Up To 150 Jobs
Whirlpool will convert a former Perrysburg solar-panel site into a $60M factory that could add roughly 100–150 jobs over the next two years. The plant will supply parts to nearby Ohio facilities.
Columbus Housing Board Signs Off On Cash Surge For 4 Ohio Affordable Projects
OHFA approved bond, tax‑credit and loan packages to preserve or create roughly 354 affordable units across four Ohio developments and advanced finalists for small‑project gap funding.
Habitat Bets Big On Devon Triangle As First Columbus Multifamily Build Breaks Ground
Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio is launching 14 affordable townhomes in the Devon Triangle, marking its first multifamily build in Columbus. The city is backing the pilot with bond funds as organizers test gentle-density homeownership.
Miami Valley Boom: Greene, Warren, Butler Muscle Into Ohio’s GDP Fast Lane
New BEA data show Greene, Warren and Butler counties posted some of Ohio’s strongest GDP gains in 2024, with defense spending and big developments helping drive growth.
Amgen's New Albany Mega-Plant Doubles Down On Green Jobs And Big Science
Amgen is expanding its New Albany manufacturing campus with a second building, solar arrays and low‑emission systems as it pushes toward company carbon goals. The project blends large‑scale production with a range of green technologies.
Ribbon Cut, Rents Set As Granville Woods Lofts Lands On Columbus' East Side
Woda Cooper cut the ribbon on Granville Woods Lofts on Columbus’s East Side — a roughly $21M, two‑phase project that adds about 118 mixed‑income apartments. The build pairs affordable units with street‑level retail and community space.
Cleveland Avenue Demo Snafu Puts $54 Million Opportunity Pointe On Ice
A scheduling mix-up between a contractor and a state agency pushed demolition for the $54M Opportunity Pointe affordable-housing project in Columbus to May 6. The pause delays plans to clear the block for workforce and student units near Columbus State.
Long-Vacant Lancaster Factory Morphs Into $24 Million Hub Of Lofts And Shops
The Shumaker, a century‑old Essex factory at 219 N. Columbus St., has reopened after a $24M conversion into 60 apartments, short‑term rentals and ground‑floor commercial space. Leasing is now rolling out this spring.
Quiet Ohio River Town Erupts Over Google’s $1 Billion Data Center Plan
Ohio EPA will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a wetland permit tied to a proposed $1B Google data center in Franklin Furnace. Locals have raised urgent concerns about wetlands and river impacts.
Jersey Investor Pounces on Giant Mars Petcare Freezer Hub in Columbus
Saxum Real Estate paid roughly $70M for a 465,256‑sq‑ft Mars Petcare‑leased cold‑storage complex at 5303 Fisher Road, expanding its cold‑chain holdings in Columbus. The property includes significant freezer and ambient space that supports Mars’ adjacent manufacturing campus.
From Junkyard to Hot Property: Conrad's 315 Units Shake Up Miami Township
Construction has begun on Conrad, a 315‑unit apartment project at the former Trester salvage yard on Business 28 in Miami Township. Developers tout amenities while residents raise traffic and housing‑mix concerns.
Columbus Zoo Plots Splashy 130-Room Hotel Steps From Front Gate
The Columbus Zoo has put an RFQ for an upper‑upscale, 130‑plus room hotel on its Powell campus with a May 22 submission deadline. The feasibility study estimates a $32M–$45M build and years of planning if a developer is chosen.
Dublin’s Fiber Power Play Puts Columbus Suburb on the Corporate Map
Dublin has threaded fiber, big land buys and mixed‑use approvals into a single growth pitch — and developers are already taking notice. The city says the package is meant to cut the time it takes to build and to recruit employers.
Lockbourne Mega Warehouse Play: VanTrust Bets Big by Rickenbacker
VanTrust launched Park 762, a one‑million‑square‑foot speculative warehouse at Lockbourne near Rickenbacker, adding large‑format capacity to Columbus’ logistics cluster. Marketing lists 40‑ft clear heights and a mid‑2027 availability window.
Ohio Showers 57 Counties With Cash To Rescue Empty Homes
Gov. DeWine’s administration announced $26.9 million in Welcome Home Ohio grants to 57 counties, pairing state dollars with tax credits to buy, rehab and build owner-occupied homes. Local land banks and nonprofits in Northeast Ohio were among the recipients.
Pataskala Neighbors Pack City Hall To Fight Massive Data Center Plan
Residents pressured Pataskala officials over Aligned Data Centers' proposed multi‑building campus near Broad and Mink, and organizers say they'll launch a petition drive. The project and its screening plans are now heading through the city's review process.
Old Hilliard Bank Vault Poised To Become Italian Hot Spot With Luxe Flats
A local developer plans to turn the vacant Chase at 4056 E. Main into La Volta, a sit‑down Italian with retail and a few apartments while adding parking. City and developer materials say the design keeps the bank shell.


























































































































































































































































































































































