Looks like the Gateway's struggles have been a bit overblown.
With the Wendy's on High/Woodruff demolished to pave the way for further development, there are plans in the works that would demolish the one on High and Ninth as well.
According to ColumbusUnderground, Campus Partners, which recently bought out the owners of Kelly's Carry-Out and D&J's Carry-Out on 4th Avenue, has plans for several properties they own just south of the current borders of the Gateway.
Erin Prosser of Campus Partners said that the plan is to rezone the parcels this summer; a mixed-use building that closely matches the scale and architectural style of the existing Gateway buildings is envisioned for the High Street frontage, while the rest of the block would be residential.
A three-story apartment building just south of the Wendy’s site – a Community Housing Network (CHN) property that houses the formerly-homeless – is likely to be demolished to make way for the new development. Prosser said that Campus Partners has been working with CHN to identify another site that would meet their needs.
After the zoning is secured, Campus Partners plans to issue a request for proposals in the fall, with the goal of selecting a private developer or team of developers to oversee the project.
Here's a look at the current holdings of Campus Partners in the area:
I've wondered for years who owns these lots, as it will eventually become prime real estate as Ohio State expands south and the Short North expands, well, north.
Now we know.
