North Market Tower Rises: Columbus's Bold Mixed-Use Development Takes Shape
Construction is well underway on one of Columbus's most ambitious urban development projects — a towering mixed-use high-rise set to transform the skyline adjacent to the beloved North Market in the Short North and Italian Village neighborhoods.
The North Market Tower, developed by Crawford Hoying in partnership with North Market Development Authority, is a 26-story structure that will bring a dynamic blend of uses to one of the city's most vibrant corridors. The project represents a significant investment in downtown Columbus and has drawn both excitement and spirited community conversation since its approval.
What's Inside the Tower
When complete, the development will house four distinct components under one roof:
- Hotel: A full-service hotel with approximately 225 rooms, expected to attract both business and leisure travelers drawn to the Short North's cultural offerings.
- Office Space: Several floors of Class A office space designed to accommodate modern workplaces and attract corporate tenants to the urban core.
- Residential: Hundreds of apartment units ranging from studios to multi-bedroom layouts, adding much-needed housing density in one of Columbus's most walkable neighborhoods.
- Retail: Ground-floor retail space intended to activate the streetscape and complement the historic North Market, which has served Columbus residents since 1876.
The Development Team
The project is led by Crawford Hoying, a Dublin-based real estate development firm known for its transformative work in the Short North and surrounding neighborhoods. Moody Nolan, a nationally recognized Columbus-based architecture firm, is serving as the architect of record, bringing a design that aims to respect the area's historic character while reaching boldly upward.
Construction work is being managed with an eye toward minimizing disruption to the North Market and neighboring businesses, though residents and visitors should expect ongoing activity in the area for the foreseeable future.
A New Chapter for North Market
The development has been years in the making, with proceeds from the project helping to fund a long-awaited renovation and expansion of the North Market itself — a key piece of the deal that helped bring community stakeholders on board.
City officials and urban planners have pointed to the project as a model for transit-oriented, mixed-use density that can help Columbus accommodate rapid population growth while preserving the character of its established neighborhoods.
The tower is expected to be completed in the coming years, with phased openings anticipated for the various components. For Columbus residents and visitors alike, the North Market district is poised to become an even more dynamic destination in the heart of the city.