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60-649: The hotel sits at a cross-section between the city's busiest neighborhoods: Downtown , the Short North , and the Arena District . The hotel is owned by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, which also owns the adjoining Greater Columbus Convention Center . The hotel is the largest in Ohio, with 1,000 rooms, since completion of its tower. The tower connects to the older portion of

120-414: A $ 125 million renovation in 2015. A new 1,000-room hotel was first proposed in 2015 by Experience Columbus. In 2016, Columbus bid on hosting Democratic and Republican National Conventions , losing both. In 2017, the organization commissioned a "Hotel and Development Study" and found the city has fewer hotel rooms within a 10-minute walk of the convention center than other locations. The survey recommended

180-555: A Columbus City Schools bus depot. The Civic Center is part of the central hub of the city, encapsulating the homes of the city government. It is bounded to the north by Long Street, to the south by Broad Street, the east by Front Street, and the Scioto River to the west. Home to numerous city government buildings, the unprecedented growth of Columbus lead to a much needed expansion of the cities civic center. The city began renting office spaces, and started to plan for additions to increase

240-589: A bookend for downtown before it reached the Scioto River and I-70. The buildings are owned by developer Ron Pizutti, and serve currently as his headquarters. The Market-Mohawk District is located in the southeastern section of downtown and is bordered to the north irregularly by Chapel, Town, and Main Streets, Livingston Avenue to the South, South Parsons Avenue to the East, and to the west South Third Street. The Market-Mohawk District

300-563: A redesigned 26-story tower. The hotel tower broke ground in August 2019. It was designed by architectural firm Cooper Carry . The tower is the tallest building built in Columbus in over 15 years. It was built at a cost of $ 264.5 million, an increase from the $ 220 million announced when construction began. Costs added with the rooftop bar and restaurant, additional meeting room and ballroom space, and with adjustments to meet market conditions. The tower

360-721: A walking trail. The park is also in close proximity to the science entertainment center known as COSI. The Park opened in 1999 and is also home to the Columbus Police Memorial. The McFerson Commons , in the Arena District, is a 2.21 acres (0.89 ha; 0.0089 km ) park that was developed after the demolition of the Ohio State Penitentiary . The park is named after the Nationwide Insurance CEO from 1992 to 2000, Dimon R. McFerson. The focal point of

420-729: Is a two-year associates-degree institution located in the Discovery District with an enrollment of just under 25,000 students. Also located in the district are the Columbus College of Art and Design , which was founded in 1879 as the Columbus Art School and enrolls roughly 1,300 students, and the Capital University Law School . The ABA-accredited law school is a branch of Capital University in Bexley, Ohio . Within

480-463: Is also sometimes considered within downtown. There are several large businesses and organizations that operate out of downtown Columbus. Companies such as Nationwide , AEP , Huntington , and PNC all have buildings in downtown Columbus. The only mainstream daily newspaper in Columbus, The Columbus Dispatch , is headquartered in downtown Columbus on Broad Street. Along with many bars and restaurants, there are several venues that attract visitors to

540-611: Is an intact block of buildings built in the 1960s, though other buildings built nearby at that time have since been replaced. The building and district are named for the Central Market and Mohawk Public School , both of which have since been demolished. The Market-Mohawk Center was listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. The brick and concrete building

600-638: Is centered on the intersection of Broad and High Streets , and encompasses all of the area inside the Inner Belt . Downtown is home to most of the tallest buildings in Columbus . The state capitol, the Ohio Statehouse , is located in the center of downtown on Capitol Square . Downtown is also home to Columbus State Community College , Franklin University , Columbus College of Art and Design , Grant Medical Center , Capital University Law School , as well as

660-485: Is high for Downtown, rated as one of five zip codes with very low food security in Columbus. The Hills Market, an independent grocery for local and organic foods, is the only grocery in Downtown Columbus. List of tallest buildings in Columbus, Ohio The tallest building by height in the U.S. city of Columbus, Ohio , is the 41- story Rhodes State Office Tower , which rises 629 feet (192  m ) and

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720-693: Is now known as the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center . During the 1988–89 school year, the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School was created, and joined the Columbus Public Schools' excellently-rated programs. Notable buildings still present as of 2015 include Shot Tower, one of the most recognizable buildings due to its central tower, and the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, and

780-426: Is the Scioto River, which snakes directly through downtown. The downtown of Columbus has changed roles since its founding, going from a government center, to an industrial and commercial center, to what it currently is as the major commercial hub of central Ohio. The first modern skyscraper to adorn downtown Columbus' skyline is LeVeque Tower , built in 1927. Many other high rises and skyscrapers have been added since

840-656: Is the eastern district of downtown Columbus. Interstate 670 borders it to the North while Interstate 71, Fulton Street, and Fifth Street borders it to the East, South, and West, respectively. Within the Discovery District are buildings of culture, art, design, and education. The Columbus Metropolitan Library 's Main Library and the Columbus Museum of Art are both located within the district. Also, there are numerous educational options within this district. Columbus State Community College

900-466: The Brewery District and German Village are directly south of Downtown. Franklinton is to the west of downtown. Almost 90,000 people are employed downtown, and more than 33,000 students attend school at one of the many institutions of higher education located there. As of 2022, Downtown is home to about 11,200 residents. The city of Columbus began development in 1812 with the purpose of being

960-471: The Columbus Bus Station downtown. There are taxicabs and ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber . There are several interstates such as Interstate 70, Interstate 71, and Interstate 670 (Ohio) that run through downtown along with State Route 315 . There are also bike lanes along several streets in downtown Columbus. Downtown Columbus lacks a major commercial grocery store. Food insecurity

1020-631: The Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel, the new Columbia Gas Building in the Arena District , and the Le Meridien Hotel and Hilton Columbus Downtown Tower in The Short North . As of 2023, there are numerous new high-rise buildings planned and under construction in the downtown area. Although not officially announced, the founder of Easton Town Center Les Wexner has stated that he expects to see 20 or 40 story buildings to be constructed in

1080-988: The Main Library of the Columbus Metropolitan Library , the pioneering Main Street Bridge , and many parks. Downtown has many neighborhoods or districts, but it can be separated into three main areas: the Discovery District , the High Street Corridor, and the Riverfront. Downtown also includes the Arena District , Capitol Square , and the Columbus Civic Center . The Short North , Italian Village , and Victorian Village are directly north of downtown. The Warehouse District , Olde Towne East and King-Lincoln Bronzeville are directly east, while

1140-680: The Southern Theatre , the Ohio Theatre , and the Capitol Theatre. In addition to theaters, downtown Columbus has many specialty bars and clubs. A number of the restaurants and bars in the downtown area are situated around important buildings and venues all along High Street and in the surrounding area. The main form of public transportation is the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus system. Greyhound Lines also operates

1200-587: The 1900s. Tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 1930s. As of October 2023, there are 2 buildings under construction in Columbus that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall. Will become the 10th-tallest building in the city and the tallest building outside of downtown, as well as tallest building constructed in the city since the 1990s. These buildings have either been approved, awaiting construction, or proposed to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall. Includes four parking levels. Construction proposed to start in 2024. 2021 plan

1260-615: The 1970s. It is the tallest office building in Columbus and the tallest mid-block building in Ohio. The 7th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 1920s. The 8th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 1990s. The 10th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 1980s. The 11th-tallest building in Ohio. The 13th-tallest building in Ohio. The 15th-tallest building in Ohio. The 16th-tallest building in Ohio. The 19th-tallest building in Ohio. Also known as

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1320-522: The American Revolution, and the original settlement lay about a mile west of the Scioto River and the current downtown area. The center of downtown Columbus is focused on the intersection of Broad Street and High Street. The City of Columbus includes an area of around 225 square miles, but downtown is generally referred to as the area within the Scioto River, Interstate 70 , Interstate 71 , and Interstate 670 . The last of these major highways, I-670,

1380-556: The Continental Plaza. The 28th-tallest building in Ohio. The 37th-tallest building in Ohio. The 40th-tallest building in Ohio. Tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 1960s. Tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 2000s. Tallest residential building in the city. Tallest building constructed in Columbus in the 2010s. Also known as Two Nationwide Plaza. Also known as Town Center or 140 East Town Street. Tallest building constructed in Columbus in

1440-420: The Discovery District is The Discovery Special Improvement District. The goal of this private-sector corporation, that encompasses a 37 square block area, is to improve the safety and image for the Discovery District neighborhood. The River South District is the southwest area of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River that is surrounded by Town Street to the North, Mound Street to the South, The Scioto River to

1500-596: The LeVeque Tower, fitting a variety of uses from commercial to residential. In the early 1950s, major cities began revitalization projects of slums and blighted areas in their communities. Assisted by federal and state funding, these were intended to clear major slums in an effort to revitalize that area for the overall welfare of the city. In January 1952, the Department of Development for the city of Columbus began commissioning task forces in an effort for urban renewal in

1560-482: The Promowest Pavilion) is the first dual indoor and outdoor concert venue in the country. The LC hosts mainly musical acts, averaging just about 110 shows each year. The district also plays host to a variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes in the area. The district originally contained old industrial buildings, but began redevelopment in 1996 under then City Councilman Michael B. Coleman . The Discovery District

1620-577: The West, and Wall Street to the East. One of the main attractions of the River South District is a 7 acres (2.8 ha; 0.028 km ) green space called Columbus Commons . Columbus Commons was built over the former site of City Center Mall in 2010 and includes within it the outdoor venue Bicentennial Pavilion. Another area of interest is the Scioto Mile which is a network of parks and trails that follow

1680-514: The area. Its name is derived from the Park Street that dissects the district. The Fort Hayes area is primarily located within the boundaries of the I-670 loop northeast of downtown, primarily along Cleveland Avenue. It was sold by Robert A. Neil and his brother William to the state in order to build a United States barracks in the then northeastern part of the city. The facility was built, and by 1875

1740-505: The blighted areas. The efforts of these task forces are evident in numerous older communities and districts, including Market Mohawk and German Village . Columbus' location was chosen based on its central location within the state of Ohio along with the confluence of the Scioto River and Olentangy River being right next to it. Originally, part of the area that is now Columbus was to be allotted to those displaced from Nova Scotia during

1800-494: The city. The first Hilton building, completed in 2012, has a brick-and-glass facade to integrate with the surrounding neighborhood and connects to the convention center through a skywalk. It was designed by HOK and Moody Nolan . The second Hilton building, completed in 2022, has a terra cotta cladding and high-performance glass to integrate with the first building and provide energy efficiency. The use of glass allows for ample natural light in public and event spaces. The building

1860-412: The completion in 1901 of 16 East Broad Street , which is regarded as the first high-rise in the city. This structure stands 13 stories and 180 feet (55 m) in height. Columbus went through an early high-rise construction boom in the 1920s, during which time the city saw the completion of the 555-foot (169 m) LeVeque Tower, which stood as the tallest structure in Columbus for 46 years. However,

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1920-417: The completion of Fifth Third Center in 1998 and only four other skyscrapers ranking in city's 20 tallest buildings being constructed, the tallest of which is the 314-foot (96 m) Miranova Condominiums (2002), and the 20-story The Condominiums at North Bank Park in 2007. 2011 onward has seen significant high rise development in the downtown and close-in neighborhoods, including the 250 High building,

1980-465: The downtown area as well as East Franklinton), up 46% from the 2010 census. The construction of The Ohio Statehouse began in 1839 and would end in 1861. The building was designed in the Greek-Revival style by a group of architects, the most prominent of whom was Ohio-born Nathan B. Kelley. The Statehouse was built largely using Columbus Limestone taken from the banks of the Scioto River. The Statehouse

2040-531: The downtown area, such as Nationwide Arena, Greater Columbus Convention Center, and the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion . Downtown Columbus has a wide range of entertainment options to choose from, ranging from bars, restaurants, sporting events, concerts, and even theaters. Outside of the concert venues such as Nationwide Arena and the LC Pavilion in the Arena District, downtown Columbus is home to

2100-525: The expansion of the Hyatt Regency or the Hilton Columbus Downtown to meet the need of a 1,000-room hotel for convention-center area lodging, estimating $ 22.5 million a year in direct spending. In March 2018, county officials first proposed a 22-story, 300-foot tower with 468 rooms, creating a 1,000-room hotel. The project would cost $ 165 million. By August of that year, new plans were released with

2160-529: The facility to host special games. Nationwide first began hosting concerts and hockey games in early 2000. Huntington Park is the home of the Columbus Clippers , which is a minor league affiliate team of the Cleveland Guardians . Huntington Park was opened for games in spring 2009, making its debut in the Arena District. Huntington Park sits directly west of Nationwide Arena. The LC Pavilion (formerly

2220-550: The history of Ohio. Columbus's main riverfront parks are collectively known as the Scioto Mile. The nine parks along the Scioto River connect parts of the Scioto Greenway Trail with downtown. The Scioto Mile's main west bank park, Genoa Park, is a 2.07 acres (0.84 ha; 0.0084 km ) park located on Broad Street. Features include a riverfront amphitheater that holds events and concerts, Greenway Trail access, and

2280-404: The hotel by a sky bridge. The new building includes several restaurants, bars, and 463 guest rooms. The main restaurant, called FYR, has two stories, featuring live-fire cooking and local products. It is joined by a lobby bar, Spark, a rooftop lounge, Stories on High, and a grab & go market. It also includes a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m) ballroom. The rooftop bar is the highest-up of any in

2340-461: The multitude of work spaces. The site encompasses 5.75 acres (2.33 ha; 0.0233 km ) of land in the western part of downtown. The space there is home to numerous important infrastructures, including Columbus City Hall and the headquarters of the Columbus Division of Police . According to the 2019 estimates there are a total of 18,660 people living in the 43215 zip code (which includes

2400-428: The next rounds of Easton's development. [1] This list ranks Columbus skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. The 5th- tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Columbus in

2460-641: The north along Park Street. The Uptown District is also home to the Ohio Theatre , the Palace Theatre , and the Trinity Episcopal Church . LeVeque Tower, Columbus' first skyscraper, also resides in the Uptown District, west of the Ohio Statehouse and on the banks of the Scioto River. Miranova Place is located within the southwestern corner of downtown. It is bordered by the Scioto River to

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2520-549: The north and west, Interstate 70 to the south, and South Civic Center Drive to the east. Within it lies two major features, the Miranova Condominiums and the Miranova Corporate Tower. The condominiums are a 26-floor residential unit, finished in 2000. The Miranova Corporate Tower is a 12-floor corporate office space that was finished in 2001. The buildings designs reflect a modern architecture meant to serve as

2580-684: The north, Front Street to the east, Spring Street to the south, and the Olentangy River to the west. The district is home to a few defining buildings, including Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park , and the LC Pavilion . Nationwide Arena is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets , as well as a venue for a variety of other sporting and special events. Occasionally, the Ohio State University men's and women's basketball teams will also use

2640-735: The pace of new high-rise construction then remained slow until 1960; starting in that year, Columbus entered into a large building boom that lasted until 1991. During that time, most of the city's tallest skyscrapers were built, including the Rhodes State Office Tower and the William Green Building . Although no Columbus skyscraper ranks among the tallest in the United States , the city is the site of five skyscrapers at least 492 feet (150 m) high. Based on existing and under-construction buildings over 500 feet (152 m) tall,

2700-673: The park is the arch that was recovered from the Columbus Union Station after its demolition in 1979. Downtown Columbus has numerous historic districts, some on the National Register of Historic Places , Columbus Register of Historic Properties , and some on both or neither. These districts include the High and Gay Streets Historic District , Jefferson Avenue Historic District , North Market Historic District , South High Commercial Historic District , East Town Street Historic District , and Columbus Civic Center Historic District . Fort Hayes

2760-423: The publicly financed, 532-room Hilton Columbus Downtown to help meet the growing demand for events at the convention center. It opened in 2012 with a 250-piece art collection, with a cost of about $ 2 million. The artwork features Ohio-based artists, including Queen Brooks , Ann Hamilton , Aminah Robinson , George Bellows , Emerson Burkhart , Milton Caniff , Alice Schille and James Thurber . The hotel underwent

2820-542: The riverfront of the Scioto River. Attractions along the Scioto Mile include Bicentennial Park and the River South Art Walk. The Uptown District, also known as the High Street Corridor, runs along High Street from Town Street in the south to the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the North. The Ohio Statehouse resides in the Uptown District, as well as a series of bars and restaurants to

2880-508: The skyline of Columbus is tied with Cleveland for first in Ohio, fourth in the Midwest (after Chicago , Minneapolis , and Detroit ) and 19th in the country. As of June 2023, there are 114 completed high-rises in the city. Columbus ranks third in the state in high-rise count after Cleveland and Cincinnati , which have 163 and 169 completed high-rises respectively. Columbus saw very little high-rise construction between 1991 and 2010, with

2940-425: The state's new capital. Originally laid out by Lucas Sullivant as the town of Franklinton, the original settlement lay west of the Scioto River. However, Sullivant laid out plans to expand east of the river for what is now downtown Columbus. Development began quickly and by 1814 significant buildings included a penitentiary, the first school, the statehouse, the first newspaper, and the first church. By 1816, Columbus

3000-723: The street to reduce foot traffic and were designed in Modernist or New Formalist styles, with two-dimensional facades, blank masonry facades, poured concrete decorative elements, and with none of the prior structures' architecture taken into account. Today the district is still home to Franklin University and the Market-Mohawk apartment building, the Ohio Democratic Party Building, the Ohio Republican Party Building, and Columbus Downtown High School. There

3060-549: The west. The area retains numerous physical characteristics from the early twentieth century when it served as a wholesale and manufacturing focal point just north of the Columbus Union Station . In 1980, revitalization focused on becoming an exciting area, restaurant, and entertainment center. It features North Market , the only continued market of the four originals in Columbus. Numerous restaurants and bars extend off of Park Street, as well as offices and retail options in

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3120-554: Was built in 1970 in the New Formalist style. The period-specific building was listed as it reflects the time and trend of urban redevelopment. Park Street District, including the North Market Historic District , sits in the northernmost part of downtown Columbus. Sitting just north of the Arena District, it is bounded by Goodale Avenue to the north, Vine Street to the south, high street to the east, and Neil Avenue to

3180-521: Was completed in 1973. The structure is the fifth-tallest completed building in the state , and is also Ohio's tallest building that rises in the center of a city block . The city's second-tallest structure is the LeVeque Tower ; this 1927 Art Deco skyscraper was the first building in the state to be built on caisson foundations. Of the 20 tallest buildings in Ohio , nine are located in Columbus. The history of skyscrapers in Columbus began with

3240-437: Was completed in 2003. Downtown Columbus is bordered to the north by The Short North , to the northwest by Grandview Heights , to the southwest by Franklinton , to the south by German Village, and to the east by King-Lincoln Bronzeville . Downtown Columbus has several districts that make up its diverse area. The Arena District sits on the northwest side of downtown Columbus, with its borders roughly being Nationwide Arena to

3300-676: Was declared a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. Now known as the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, the Ohio State Office Building was built in 1933 and has housed several departments of government throughout the years. Since 2004 it has been the location of the Ohio Supreme Court. The building is located on Front Street and features several murals, bronze plaques, and statues which depict

3360-401: Was designed by Cooper Carry and Meyers + Associates Architecture with interiors by Jeffrey Beers. In 2008, Experience Columbus, the convention and visitors bureau, began to recognize that the city was at a competitive disadvantage due to the lack of hotel rooms which put the city at danger of losing new and old business at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. In 2010, ground was broken for

3420-421: Was incorporated as an official town, and in 1824 Columbus became the official seat of the county and elected its first mayor, John Brooks , in 1834 after being elevated to "city" status. The city of Columbus has spread out and around from the original 10 acres (4.0 ha; 0.040 km ) plot surrounding the Statehouse, making downtown the literal center of the city. Another pivotal element of downtown Columbus

3480-483: Was originally a residential area of single family homes that became a mixed-land-use area as the city grew. With the unprecedented growth, Market-Mohawk became overpopulated and grew into what city officials considered a slum. In the 1950s and 1960s the area was part of the $ 43 million Market Mohawk Urban Renewal Project. The redevelopment brought facilities for Greyhound Lines, Franklin University , and several apartment complexes. These new buildings were placed far from

3540-437: Was previously set to open in August 2022, delayed to early September and then September 11 due to a small amount of water damage. In preparation for the opening, the hotel commissioned local fashion designers to create new uniforms for its staff. A ribbon cutting and opening gala will be held in mid-November 2022. Downtown Columbus, Ohio Downtown Columbus is the central business district of Columbus, Ohio . Downtown

3600-424: Was re-purposed to be primarily a recruiting intake and training facility. It was originally called the Columbus Barracks until 1922, when it then became Fort Hayes, named after Governor and President Rutherford B. Hayes . By 1976, the military had largely abandoned the Fort Hayes facility. The Columbus Public Schools district purchased an area of 50 acres (20 ha; 0.20 km ) for $ 1 USD and established what

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