Midwest Pulse: Construction bids for the week of Mar 20
Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is planning a new mixed-use project in Columbus. The development will total 3.1 million sq ft and include 1,575 to 1,800 residential units in two 30- to 35-story towers. It will also have 240 hotel rooms in one or two boutique hotels; 180,000 sq ft for entertainment, restaurants and retail; and up to 840,000 sq ft of office space. The owner is currently seeking a master developer. Work is in the preliminary design stage, and schedules are to be determined. The project is valued at $500 million. Columbus Downtown Development Corp., Guy Worley, 150 S Front St., Ste. 210, Columbus, 43215, 614-545-4700. DR#17-00537721.
Ford Motor Co. is planning to build its Aerodynamic Testing Center/Wind Tunnel in Allen Park. The facility, located on 13 acres, will be used to test auto aerodynamics and will include a climate chamber. Plans are in progress, and bid schedules are undetermined. Construction is planned for 2017, with completion expected in late 2019. Ford Motor Co., 1 American Rd., Dearborn, 48126. DR#17-00548754.