Urban Indiana

Mixed-Use Project Underway in Columbus

Work has begun on a $40 million mixed-use development in downtown Columbus. The Republic reports the project will include approximately 200 market rate apartments and an urban grocery store.

Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins is developing the housing complex near the corner of Second Street and Lafayette Avenue. The publication says the developer will pay approximately 71% of the cost.

The city has agreed to invest $11.8 million into the development. It expects property tax dollars from the new complex will cover the public investment. Construction is expected to take 18-to-24 months.

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https://www.therepublic.com/2022/03/22/work-begins-on-downtown-mixed-use-development-project/

Columbus church tower restoration completed

The eight-month, $3.2 million restoration of the iconic tower of First Christian Church in Columbus has been completed.

Work on the 166-foot-high freestanding structure began in April and wrapped up in December, according to a news release from the Landmark Columbus Foundation, which along with the church and the Heritage Fund helped oversee the project.

Extensive work was required, including structural replacements, limestone repairs, brick replacements, ventilation and water vapor control improvements, restoration of the clock and roof upgrades.

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https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/columbus-church-tower-restoration-completed