Top central Ohio development projects to watch in 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- From a $2 billion John Glenn International expansion and Intel's $20 billion New Albany plant to a proposed new Columbus Symphony music hall, several central Ohio development projects are advancing in 2025.

The projects span across the Columbus area and also include an expansion for Bridge Park in Dublin, a proposed "Capitol Square Renaissance" that calls for five Downtown structures to be redeveloped, Wexner Medical Center's 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital, and a second phase to the Scioto Peninsula.

Learn more about each below.

Bridge Park expansion

Bridge Park could receive another major expansion that would span 5.4 acres and include office space, two condominium buildings and public green space. Crawford Hoying filed a proposal to build the expansion along Dale Drive and Bridge Park Avenue. The proposal would represent one of the final phases in the original build-up of Bridge Park.

Crawford Hoying has also shared new details on how the development company will build Cameron Mitchell's first boutique hotel in Bridge Park. The proposal said the hotel will house about 130 guestrooms with amenities including a fitness center, pool and spa within a seven-story tower. The complex will be located southeast of the State Route 161 roundabout at Riverside Drive and West Granville Road.

Capital Square Renaissance

Edwards Companies proposed $573 million "Capitol Square Renaissance" calls for five structures to be redeveloped or built on Downtown's Broad, Third and Fourth streets. To complete the project, Edwards has applied for a $33 million tax credit from the Ohio Transformational Mixed-Use Development Program.

While one of the development's buildings already underwent several modernization efforts and the second is under construction, Edwards could begin work on the other three should they be awarded the requested tax credit. The company is aiming to complete construction on the entire Renaissance Project by June 2030.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

The symphony announced plans early last year for a $275 million project it has called the Center of Music Innovation and Education. Site plans outlined a 200,000-square-foot facility that would develop West Bank Park for a new building, access walks and more.

The venue is planned to be located at 181 Washington Boulevard, near COSI. Construction was previously projected to begin in September 2025 with doors set to open in September 2028.

Intel's Ohio One

While construction is moving forward, it's unclear how the co-replacements of former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will proceed with Intel's $20 billion "Ohio One" computer chip manufacturing facility in New Albany. One week after the federal government approved CHIPS Act funding for Intel's New Albany plant, Gelsinger announced his surprise and abrupt retirement. Gelsinger was at the helm of the tech giant's expansion into central Ohio, as well as its financial turmoil and significant layoffs.

Few hints have been given as to how plans will proceed for the New Albany plant, which was already facing uncertainty amid Intel's financial woes and political complications in both the incoming and outgoing presidential administrations.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority broke ground on a $2 billion terminal in December that will centralize security, add gates and allow the airport to serve more customers. The project is expected to be completed by 2029 and has resulted in changes to the airport's parking options.

The Blue Lot closest to the existing terminal has permanently closed to make way for construction. As part of the new terminal project, a parking garage will be constructed next to the rental car center, with an elevated walkway connecting both to the terminal.

Wexner Medical Center inpatient hospital

Construction continues on the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital, the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State with up to 820 beds in private-room settings to elevate patient-centered care, safety and training for the next generation of healthcare providers. The expansion is scheduled to open in early 2026.

Scioto Peninsula expansion

A seven-story building with more than 100 apartments on the Scioto Peninsula is part of a $290 million mixed-use development called The Peninsula Phase II. Once finished, it will occupy the vacant 336 Rush Alley lot at Capital Street and Highwater Alley.

The proposal calls for a mixed-use building with 135 residential units and 5,000 square feet of commercial space on the first two floors. Residential units include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. A deck on the third floor with a pool and co-working space for tenants is also planned.