DEVELOPMENT NEWS

↑ Crescent Campus Moving Ahead

Real estate developer Larry Canini, of Canini & Associates, is bringing forward the second phase of The Crescent at Central Park, a multifaceted development located adjacent to Hamilton Road near Tech Center Drive. Both residential and commercial components of the project have made progress in recent months and are steps closer to construction.

Gahanna City Council recently approved a zoning and variance application for residential buildings on the property, owned by the Buckles Family, which will encompass a 14.4-acre portion of the undeveloped parcel. The most recent council action allows the developer to build much needed housing in the area, which will support future jobs located on the same campus.

The overall vision for the Crescent at Central Park—a mixed-use campus incorporating residential, medical offices, retail, and hotel services—will begin to come to fruition when the site work on another medical facility begins later this spring.

Final development plans for Walnut Surgical Suites, a private surgical center, were recently approved by the City’s Planning Commission. The 7,200 square-foot facility, which will be constructed just north of Tech Center Drive on Buckles Court North, will house about 15 employees and will be run by a local group of physicians.

The center will complement the already existing medical buildings in the area, the Walnut Creek Wellness Center and Central Ohio Urology Group. Larry Canini, who has deep roots in Gahanna, stated that this campus-style development is perfect for the growth in healthcare demand in the marketplace.

“The entire project will provide a vibrant setting for all types of businesses. With great visibility from both I-270 and Hamilton Road along with the proximity to John Glenn International, this project will have many uses and will benefit the community as a whole,” Canini said. He added that amenities with the residents in mind are an integral part of the overall campus design.

“Plans to expand Pizzurro Park, expand the leisure trail connections within the City, and preserve usable green space is important to the success of the project,” Canini said.

← Wright-Patt Credit Union Lands a Gahanna Branch

Gahanna is excited to welcome Wright-Patt Credit Union (WPCU) to Gahanna this summer! This 7,200 square-foot facility will bring 20 jobs to the area and will serve as only the second location on the east side of Columbus.

The location will offer drive-through service and nightly depository services. Todd Elliott, Columbus Market President for WPCU, stated that along with providing traditional services like basic transactions, loan services, and financial coaching, the Gahanna branch has more square feet to utilize, which will be used to provide a greater purpose for the community.

“The Gahanna branch of WPCU will have a community room and meeting space that will allow us to provide financial education seminars for our members and the community, as well as provide space for local businesses to use for hosting small events and meetings,” he explained.

WPCU is the largest credit union in Ohio, with more than 400,000 members who live, work, or attend school in Southwest and Central Ohio. Welcome to Gahanna, WPCU!