Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Columbus, Ohio. Working plans call for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; for the construction of a restaurant; and retail development.

As of January 19, 2022, a developer has been selected for the project. The Columbus Redevelopment Commission has signed an agreement with the developer to begin phase one of the project. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to early 2021. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP), on behalf of the Columbus (Indiana) Redevelopment Commission (CRC), is issuing an RFQ for qualified developers of a conference hotel of approximately 140 rooms plus the optional addition of an urban grocery The CRC has conducted a feasibility study and recognizes this will be a public-private partnership to develop the project on a downtown site. The CRC is seeking developer qualifications for the ultimate development of a conference center hotel (Hotel Project) on one of two sites in downtown Columbus, Indiana. In addition, there is an opportunity for an urban grocery, as well as residential apartment component (Mixed Use Project), on the site in the same or future phase. However, the primary focus of this RFQ is to identify a qualified conference hotel development team. Any other elements will be considered separately and secondarily to the conference hotel. The primary elements of the project are a branded conference hotel, which can be a full-service lite brand or select-service plus brand with the following elements: 140+/- Guest Rooms 9,000+/-SF Divisible Ballroom 4,000 – 5,000 SF of Divisible Breakout Meeting Rooms (at least five divisions) 3-Meal Restaurant that activates the street and has as much street presence as possible, likely on a corner. Parking for the hotel and conference center. Currently estimated to be 380+/- spaces. Additional Potential Elements (preferred, but not required): Urban Grocery Additional Future Potential Phase (not required): Urban Apartments