About The Upper Ohio Valley Region:
The Upper Ohio Valley region refers to the eastern part of Ohio along the Ohio River and the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. It includes several cities such as Wheeling, Steubenville, Moundsville, and East Liverpool. The region is known for its industrial past, specifically in Pottery, Steel, and much more. It was also known as a major transportation hub for many decades. This thread is meant for discussing development projects in and around the city of Wheeling, West Virginia as well as the whole Upper Ohio Valley Region.
Wheeling: Current/Recent Projects:
Wheeling, is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia and has a population of 28,486 and 145,2015 in its metro area. Wheeling is home to many historic buildings which provide great redevelopment opportunities. Today, Wheeling is struggling in many ways, but is beginning to see reinvestment.
The Health Plan Headquarters:
The Health Plan recently finished construction of their new headquarters in the 1100 block of Downtown Wheeling. It brought over 400 new employees to Downtown, causing a trolley line to run between it and parking garages. The land between the building and Market Street is currently undeveloped and is being used as green space. Unfortunately, several historic structures were demolished in order to build the new headquarters.
STATUS: Completed
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7News
Riley Flats:
Located in East Wheeling, Riley Flats is a 10 unit historic apartment building. The renovations, which brought the building back to life, cost developer, Heather Slack, around $600,000.
STATUS: Under Construction
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Friends of Wheeling
Highland Park Apartments:
This new luxury apartment development is located in Triadelphia near the Highlands shopping center. The development includes one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The complex will feature many amenities such as basketball courts, a fitness center, and a dog park. It is set to be completed in late 2017.
STATUS: Under Construction
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Highland Park
Downtown Public Market:
A new health foods market is being built in Downtown Wheeling in the Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Center. The project should be completed by Summer of 2018. This market will be the first grocer in Downtown, an area that is currently considered to be a food desert. It will be a year-round health market that will also have fresh local produce.
STATUS: Under Construction
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Wheeling Hospital Continuous Care Center:
Expected to open in early 2018, this new continuous care center located on the hill above Wheeling Hospital will have 144 beds for patients. There will be a fine dining restaurant, a spa, and a beauty shop in the facility. There will also be a large chapel and a healing garden.
STATUS: Under Constructions
Former Bill's Hamburgers Building Redevelopment:
This pre-Civil War building, built in 1855, is being redeveloped into a mixed use building by CJ Kaiser. Kaiser purchased the severely neglected building in 2005, saving it from being demolished. He will be converting the first floor into retail for J. Jones Evening Wear and the upper two floors will be made into luxury apartment units. The first floor will be completed in early 2018, and work on the upper floors will begin shortly after.
STATUS: Under Construction
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1069 Main Street Renovations:
This historic three story building was once home to Tom's Pizza, which closed in the 1990s. It was sold by the city to a developer who intends to fully renovate the building. The first floor will be retail space and the upper two floors will be used as his private residence.
STATUS: Under Construction
Location: 1069 Main Street
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Weelunk
Flatiron Building Renovations:
The historic Flatiron Building is located in Downtown on the corner of Main Street and Nailers Way. The now vacant 5 story building will be home to luxury apartments and the Flatiron Deli on the first floor. The cafe will serve as a deli, bakery, and coffee shop. There will be outdoor seating along Nailers Way.
STATUS: Under Construction
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Pinterest
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Building Revitalization:
The Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Building, located on Main Street in Downtown, is a thirteen story skyscraper. After years of neglect, developers have been showing recent interest in converting the historic building into 100 luxury apartments. The project is estimated to cost around $18 million. Its location across the street from the new Health Plan Headquarters makes this a very desirable building for redevelopment.
STATUS: Proposed
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Emporis
167 16th St. Renovations:
This building, located in East Wheeling, was the former site of Keg & Kraut restaurant. It sits across the street from the new 16th Street Sports Complex, which was built after the whole block was demolished. Developers have decided to demolish the adjacent two buildings to make room for outdoor seating at a potential restaurant.
STATUS: Proposed
Location: 167 16th Street
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LoopNet
Fort Henry Building Revitalization:
The Fort Henry Building, built in 1850 was home to the former Fort Henry Club. It is located in Downtown on the corner of Chapline Street and 14th Street. After years of neglect, developer McKinley & Associates has purchased the property. Though exact plans are not currently know, the developers plan to convert it into either apartment or office space. They intend to preserve the building's historic character.
STATUS: Proposed
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Only In Your State
WesBanco Arena Renovations:
Home to the Wheeling Nailers hockey team, WesBanco Arena has been in Downtown for over 40 years. Recent renovations by MSA Architects modernized the outdaded exterior as well as added new seating, a new scoreboards, a new main entrance at street level, and a Wheeling Nailers team store.
STATUS: Completed
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TripAdvisor
Boury Lofts:
Located in Downtown on 16th Street, this historic warehouse has been converted into luxury apartments by the Woda Group. Boury Lofts was Downtown's first large scare luxury apartment development. It features one and two bedroom apartments located within walking distance to both Downtown and Center Market. Resident are able to enjoy great views of Downtown, Wheeling Creek, and the Ohio River. The apartments maintain the building's original industrial character.
STATUS: Completed
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RentCafe
LaBelle Greene Apartments:
LaBelle Greene is located in South Wheeling on 32nd Street. This development offers 40 two bedroom luxury apartments. It was developed by the Woda Group.
STATUS: Completed
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Rent Cafe
Stone Center Lofts:
The Stone Center Lofts are located on Market Street in Downtown. This five story building consists of 22 luxury one and two bedroom apartments. This historic building was redeveloped by the Woda Group.
STATUS: Completed
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Wikimapia
McClain Apartments:
McClain Apartments is located in Downtown on the corner of 12th Street and Eoff Street. The building has six luxury apartments, each priced at around $100,000. The building was formerly used as an attorney's office but remained vacant for several years before it was redeveloped.
STATUS: Completed
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Realtor
Cornelia Building and Klieves Building Renovations:
The Cornelia Building and Klieves Building, located in the Center Market District, were recently redeveloped by developer Heather Slack. The two historic buildings are now home to 14 apartment units each. The buildings are within walking distance to the historic Center Market District.
STATUS: Completed
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Weelunk
Plaza at the Highlands:
This shopping plaza is located in the Highlands shopping center in Triadelphia. The Highlands is home to major retailers such as Cabela's, Target, Best Buy, and many more.
STATUS: Completed
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Atlantic Retail Properties
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at the Highlands:
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is located in the Highlands shopping center in Triadelphia. It was completed in 2016.
STATUS: Completed
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Booking
16th Street Sports Complex:
Located in East Wheeling, this new recreation area includes a playground, basketball courts, and a soccer/football field. The project was extremely controversial because it resulted in the demolition of 32 structures, many of which were historical, effectively wiping out a whole block of East Wheeling. The high crime rate and blighted structures helped to justify the area's demolition.
STATUS: Completed
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Weelunk
Greater Ohio Valley Region: Current/Recent Projects:
Franciscan Square:
Franciscan Square is a large retail development located on University Boulevard in Steubenville. It is the newest addition to the growing Franciscan University of Steubenville Campus. The anchor tenant is Best Western Plus: The Inn at Franciscan Square. There are two buildings in front of the hotel - one will be home to a Bennigans, and the other to Brooklyn Bagel Co. and Rubi's Pizza. There is also an open green space in front of the hotel. Future phases call for more retail and office buildings along University Boulevard.
STATUS: Completed
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Franciscan Square
Bennigans at Franciscan Square:
One of the anchor tenants at Franciscan Square in Steubenville will be national Irish Pub themed restaurant chain, Bennigans. They will be occupying the building on the east side of the development.
STATUS: Under Construction
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Franciscan Square
Three Springs Crossing:
Three Springs Crossing, located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton, is a new retail plaza building built on the former Walmart parking lot. The main plaza section was built in phase one, and a new phase that will redevelop the former Walmart Building is underway.
STATUS: Completed
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Century Realty
Market Street Lofts:
Located in Downtown East Liverpool, Market Street Lofts will be the newest apartment building in the city. Most of the units will be affordable and aimed towards families, but some units will be market-rate. Amenities will include a fitness center, media room, business center, and community room. The development was very controversial though as it caused the demolition of several historic buildings.
STATUS: Under Construction
Location: 419 Market Street, East Liverpool
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ApartmentFinder
New Castle School of Trades (East Liverpool):
New Castle School of Trades recently opened a campus in Downtown East Liverpool. The school restored the historic Ogilvie and Woolworth Department Store Buildings on Fifth Street, which are now home to its campus.
STATUS: Completed
Location: 129 East Fifth Street, East Liverpool
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New Castle School of Trades
Toronto Community Garden:
Downtown Toronto, Ohio has been neglected for many years, but recent efforts have brought in new businesses, murals, streetscape projects, and a community garden. The garden is located in a vacant lot where a building was recently torn down, on the corner of Clark and N. Fourth Streets. The garden includes several types of plants, a picnic area, and several murals and art installations designed by locals artists and students. It was completed in 2016 by the Toronto Coalition For Revitalization.
STATUS: Completed
Location: 224 North Fourth Street, Toronto
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The Gem City
Grand Theater Renovations:
Grand Theater, in Downtown Steubenville, is a historic landmark that is being restored by the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Foundation. So far only small improvements have been made, most notably to the exterior facade. Much of the interior, including the large theater room, remain in a state of disrepair. Some of the interior is already being used as event space, but the end goal is to fully restore the theater and bring performing arts and movies back to Downtown.
STATUS: Under Construction
Location: 121 South Fourth Street, Steubenville
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Historic Steubenville
Wellsburg Bridge:
Wellsburg Bridge will be a $131 million bridge over the Ohio River thank links the towns of Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH. The project began construction in Spring 2018 and will be completed in 2021. In addition to three car travel lanes, there will be a bike-walk lane that will connect to the Brooke Pioneer Trail. The project will be managed by Flatiron Construction.
STATUS: Under Contruction
Location: Brilliant, OH
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