New retail, apts planned for Short North between 3rd and 4th

[new_royalslider id=”7″]Recently, we told you about plans to develop the former RedZone Nightclub space near Main and Front Streets downtown into new apartments. That lot is owned by Concept Equity and they are working with Borror Properties on the project. Apparently, Concept has more in store…for the Short North.

A plan being presented to Italian Village this week would clean up the east side of High Street between Third and Fourth (across from Family Dollar) and convert the area to a mixed space development for retail and restaurants with apartment space above. Early renderings show a rooftop restaurant as a possibility. Concept’s Chris Corso says that he’s looking forward to working with the neighborhood in terms of the sort of new businesses that they would like to see in the area:

In my opinion this part of the Short North is a special few blocks that has its own neighborhood feel and culture. Whatever we do, we want it to continue in that direction. I don’t envision any national or chain tenants but much more of a local feel. I have lived in the Short North for over twenty years and have always liked this part of the Short North. We are excited to bring some synergy to the neighborhood.

Concept also owns a portion of the block across the way that currently houses Yoga on High among others. His hope is to develop that area…again with retail in mind…with apartments or possibly a hotel above.  (jj)

(renderings courtesy: Concept Equity)

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