Construction kicks off on Bridge Park expansion in Dublin with condos, offices

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- The developer behind Dublin's Bridge Park has started building a more than five-acre expansion that will include condominiums, offices and public green space.

Crawford Hoying, the owner and developer of Bridge Park, announced on Nov. 4 construction is underway on the expansion along Dale Drive and Bridge Park Avenue, a five-acre block formerly occupied by parking lots and a preschool. The development company received approval for the plan from Dublin zoning officials in July, and expects the addition to be completed by late 2027.

Crawford Hoying's plan calls for the 5.37-acre site to include two phases of condos, the first of which is a five-story building called "The Ellis" featuring 89 units alongside a connected parking garage and resident amenities, including a pool deck and a fitness center. The second condo building will be built at a later date, the plan said, given COTA currently operates a "Park-and-Ride" lot on the site.

"The Ellis represents an exciting next chapter for Bridge Park," said Brent Crawford, founder and principal of Crawford Hoying, in the Nov. 4 announcement. "With its distinctive design, modern finishes and prime location, The Ellis complements the vibrant energy that defines Bridge Park."

The Ellis will feature of variety of finish styles with open layout floor plans. The condos "will showcase high-quality finishes including Rev wood flooring, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and glass-enclosed showers with built-in benches -- all set in a prime location at Bridge Park Avenue and Dale Drive," the announcement said.

"We've intentionally designed The Ellis based on feedback from potential buyers, offering excellent floor plans with a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts and sizes," said Tom Goecke, principal broker for Address, a Crawford Hoying sales agency. "Parking on each level will be a significant advantage for buyers transitioning from larger homes, along with the numerous onsite amenities found in the building."

Condos at The Ellis start around $400,000 and are available for reservation now.

In addition to condos, this new block of development at Bridge Park will include an outdoor green space, a public art piece, nature trails, and a four-story building with about 7,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space alongside more than 100,000 square feet of office space. Oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy will serve as the anchor tenant, occupying the third and fourth floors.

This block is one of several upcoming Bridge Park expansions, including Crawford Hoying's plan to build Cameron Mitchell's first boutique hotel. Renderings recently submitted to the city of Dublin shows that the hotel will be home to about 130 guestrooms within a seven-story tower. The complex will be located southeast of the State Route 161 roundabout at Riverside Drive and West Granville Road, and will also feature about 24 condos in an eight-story tower.

The development company is also working on a plan to build more townhomes in Bridge Park at the intersection of John Shields Parkway and Mooney Street.