27-03-2025
Columbus to review 16-story student housing complex at corner of Lane and High
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, Ohio (WCMH) — The corner of North High Street and Lane Avenue could look different under a new 16-story student housing proposal.
On Feb. 28, Georgia-based Landmark Properties submitted a plan for the property at 2160 N. High St. for review by the University Impact District Review Board. According to plans submitted to the city, the 16-story high-rise would create 72 parking spots for an undisclosed number of housing units, including some designated for affordable housing options.
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Last July, the city updated zoning laws affecting the site, allowing Lane Avenue, High Street and Broad Street buildings to be taller than was previously permitted. These zoning updates — the first in 70 years — cleared the way for Landmark's high-rise plan.
The site falls under the new Urban Core zoning, which allows 12-story buildings with up to four additional stories if it provides sufficient affordable housing options. Landmark Properties did not specify how many affordable housing units it would provide, but the four-story addition variance requires 20%-30% of units to be low-income qualified housing.
Located across the street from several dormitories for Ohio State University, the site would be centrally located for students. Currently, the spot hosts a CVS Pharmacy, which developers said would be torn down. Conceptual plans show the CVS would be rebuilt into the building's first floor.
The plans and renderings, done by BBCO, show various amenities around the residential units. Floor 13 appears to have a large open-air balcony in the building's center for residential use. Renderings also label the window-heavy development 'The Standard.'
The building is not scheduled for review at this month's University Impact District Review Board meeting, which will take place on Thursday. However, it will likely go before the board in the coming months for approval.
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