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The next big phase for the chapel. After nothing seemingly done for weeks, today the large concrete sections of the "spine" went in. The two craneswere needed and had all the boys captivated
I hope the work project never completes, and orangish-yellow is my favorite color.
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In downtown Montréal on June 2nd, 2018, Avenue Union as viewed from the northeast (locally "southeast") corner of its intersection with Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest.
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May 25, 2025 - The former YMCA building located at 40 W Long Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
"A plan to renovate the former Downtown YMCA building will be moving forward after receiving design approval from the Downtown Commission today.
Representatives of the developer, Woda Cooper Companies, explained to the board that they will be seeking historic tax credits for the project and that all of the preservation requirements of that program will be followed. That means that the building’s decorative masonry work will be cleaned and its windows replaced, but the overall appearance will not change much. A new enclosed stairwell will be added to the rear of the building to provide a safer means of exit for residents than the outdoor fire escapes that are there now.
The renovation, which could take as long as two years to complete, will turn the building into a 121-unit affordable housing complex. Rents in the apartments will be affordable to tenants earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
Jonathan McKay of Woda Cooper said that 33 of the units will be rented to those earning 80 percent of the AMI (or around $66,000 for a family of two), while the rest of the units would be reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent.
The century-old building, located at 40 W. Long St., served as the center of operations for the YMCA of Central Ohio for decades and was also home to approximately 400 people, who lived in dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms. The condition of the living quarters and the cost to renovate the building were both cited as reasons by the organization to sell the property in 2019. Downtown Columbus Inc. bought the building in 2023 and selected Woda Cooper to head up the renovation.
Materials submitted to the commission show that the project will be called “The Lofts at 40 Long.” Previous article from: columbusunderground.com/plan-to-renovate-downtown-ymca-bu...
October 26, 2023 - AIA tour of the Columbus Municipal Light Plant.
"The Columbus Municipal Light Plant, vacant for years until it was restored for office and auction space, is the 2022 winner of Columbus Landmarks' James B. Recchie Design Award.
The plant, located at 577 W. Nationwide Blvd. near Lower.com Field, home of the Columbus Crew, was built in 1903 and operated until the city closed it in 1977.
It took 3.5 years and ultimately $35 million in construction and other costs to renovate. According to Columbus Landmarks, more than 2,000 tons of material had to be removed from the site.
But crews were able to preserve coal hoppers, hopper doors, interior cranes, rail tracks and the tall smokestack, now a landmark itself: yellow with black vertical lettering spelling out COLUMBUS with the Crew logo below.
"What moved everyone was the attention to detail," said Rebecca Kemper, Columbus Landmarks' CEO.
That included adapting an original coal hopper into office space and retaining master switches that once controlled power to Downtown, including City Hall, plus smaller details such as using control wheels as door components, Kemper said.
It's a project where care was taken, Kemper said. "A real understanding that Brad DeHays had a vision for this site," she said.
DeHays is president of Connect Realty, which developed the site. Sandvick Architects of Cleveland designed the project.
In an email, DeHays said his company bought the property in late 2014. He said it is 100% leased and the businesses will employ more than 215. The buildings have a total of 110,000 square feet.
The three-member jury that reviewed the projects noted: “This is an example of a building that could have been lost, but instead it has been reimagined in a way that took creative thinking and attention to detail. The building honors its history through the integration of industrial artifacts throughout, including turning the suspended coal hopper into office space.
"This project demonstrates how even the most derelict industrial building can be brought back to life.” Previous description of the project: www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/10/05/columbus-mun...