The Crown
Columbus
Strategic Site Selection

Three sites. One destiny.

Three high-potential development sites identified to bridge The Columbus Gap through luxury hospitality and elite entertainment infrastructure.

01
The Civic Front Door

The Peninsula — Phase II

Location
West of the Scioto River, adjacent to COSI and the National Veterans Memorial.
Status
Master-planning & solicitation stage (2026). ~10+ acres, shovel-ready.
Ownership
City of Columbus / Downtown Columbus Inc.
Zoning
Downtown District (DD)
Strengths
  • +Unrivaled visibility — the postcard view of the Columbus skyline.
  • +Active public-private partnership seeking a tourism-driving anchor.
Considerations
  • —High-level Downtown Commission review for architectural excellence.
02
The Core Connector

Old Greyhound Station Site

Location
111 E. Town St., directly adjacent to Columbus Commons.
Status
Slated for redevelopment late 2026 — one of the last large blank spots downtown.
Ownership
Central Ohio Transit Authority + Downtown Columbus Inc.
Zoning
Downtown District (DD)
Strengths
  • +Solves the dead zone between Columbus Commons and the Financial District.
  • +Potential luxury transit hub linking CMH Next directly to the lobby.
Considerations
  • —Smaller footprint — requires a vertical campus stacking the auditorium and hotel.
03
The Commercial Anchor

North Market / Convention Corridor

Location
Surface lots immediately north/west of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Status
Underutilized parcels adjacent to the active Merchant Building tower.
Ownership
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority + private parties.
Zoning
Regional Activity Center (RAC) — Zone In maximum density.
Strengths
  • +Direct access to 1.3M annual convention attendees.
  • +Auditorium doubles as keynote hall for major national conventions.
Considerations
  • —May require multi-parcel assemblage or air-rights negotiation.
The Selection Criteria

Each site offers a distinct path to the same destination — a defining piece of downtown Columbus, anchored by The Crown and engineered for multi-decade gravity.