The Downtown Commission of the City of Columbus approved Phase 2 of the Peninsula, introducing changes aimed at transforming the neighborhood. Part of a larger redevelopment project in the Franklinton area, this project promises major changes to improve the standard of living for residents. The project takes into consideration three main aspects. Namely, more apartments, grocery stores, and parking.
Highlight
- The Downtown Commission of the City of Columbus approved Peninsula 2 in Franklinton.
- The project brings more apartments to the area, a grocery store, and more parking for the residents.
- The development will take place near the corner of Broad and Belle Streets.
Franklinton’s Peninsula 2 to Remodel Downtown Columbus
Phase 2 of the Peninsula for the development of Downtown Columbus has been approved by the Downtown Commission. The development will take place near the corner of Broad and Belle Streets in Franklinton. A completion date has not yet been confirmed, but it is speculated to be completed between 2027 and 2028.
Major Changes to Arrive
This project focuses on improving the standard of living for residents in the area. The project features 250+ new apartments, a grocery store, and a parking garage. The development will open doors for new residents. Meanwhile, residents have voiced enthusiasm about the long-awaited addition of a nearby grocery store.
Despite the good atmosphere of the area, access to groceries has long been a challenge for local residents, as shared by some residents during an interview with 10TV. And finally, the parking garage could follow or exceed the offerings of Phase 1 to residents with its 1,400 parking slots.
Access to Essentials
In an interview with 10TV, residents of Downtown Columbus have shared their views on the upcoming project. They have shown the most excitement about the grocery store, which will make getting their essentials easier. The idea of not having to drive to get groceries has residents especially happy.
“We have Kroger on the other side of South High Street, but that is all we have that is relatively close,” said Reauna Brown, a resident, in an interview with 10TV.
About Peninsula 2
Touted as one of Downtown Columbus’s most ambitious new developments, the Peninsula has been a project that promises more than just a place. It brings together a live-work-play lifestyle centered around Downtown’s historic neighborhood, which is also its central business district- Franklinton. After a successful Phase 1, the project prepares to move on to Phase 2 and is expected to reshape the area significantly.
