Site of Vacant Uptown Home to Transform West College Ave.

Demolition will be scheduled soon for the vacant home in Uptown sitting at 32 W. College. Designs on the property call for new retail and residential spaces, a mixed-use upgrade that will add to Uptown’s vibrancy.

Westerville City Council Vice Chairman Craig Treneff, who represents Council on the Planning Commission, reviewed the project at a public meeting last September.

“This is a three-story, very nicely done architecturally, building,” said Treneff. “The first floor will be retail and commercial, about 3,200 sq. ft.; the second and third stories will be residential.”

Treneff says the development incorporates dedicated parking (10 spaces) with overflow parking available in the public parking lots across the street.

The project will attract interest from commercial users, and a range of retail options is being explored. Assistant City Manager Jason Bechtold expects something that will complement Uptown’s existing dining and retail scene.

“The City has been working with developers for a long time on this space, looking for a good fit for the student population, as well as residents and visitors who love Uptown,” he said. “We have had success introducing new concepts in Uptown, like Northstar and the new COhatch redevelopment at the Armory. This will be an exciting space to watch unfold.”

For dates on demolition and announcements from the Westerville economic development team, visit business.westerville.org.