Thurber Village

In our inaugural project after our regional expansion, HGC partnered with a Columbus-based developer to construct a 6-story apartment complex that provides an exceptional living experience while enhancing the local community.

Thurber Village, a luxury apartment complex in Columbus, Ohio, is the landmark component of a new commercial development in a central urban area south of Ohio State University’s campus. HGC’s project scope included:

  • 6-story apartment building featuring 229 residential units in dozens of unique styles
  • 350-space parking garage
  • Amenity deck with a pool
  • Outdoor garden

Delivery Method:

Construction Management

Project Type:

New Construction

Industry:

LIVE

Architect:

Dimit Architects

The Challenge

Thurber Village was built as part of a larger commercial development featuring a new drug store, organic food market and parking lot on the corner of a busy urban intersection, near a major highway interchange, in a high-density area. While the new drug store was being built, the old one needed to stay fully functional until its replacement was complete. This meant managing the project so our construction work and material deliveries would not interfere with the store’s customers and deliveries. We needed to maintain parking, accessibility and construction laydown in a tight vicinity.

The same was also true for Thurber Village itself, as the residential units were being leased while the building was under construction. We needed to account for the needs of the property management team and support a positive experience for potential tenants.

While HGC led Preconstruction and site work for the entire development, a third-party construction manager led the construction of the drug store, organic food market and parking lot adjacent to Thurber Village. A shared job site meant an increased demand for collaboration across companies to ensure efficiency and seamlessness.

Finally, Thurber Village’s proximity to several established neighborhoods of tight-knit communities led to frequent queries from curious and concerned local residents wondering about the noise, the timeline, and the final product.

Continuous communication was key too. By maintaining open lines of communication between internal and external teams, we promoted collaboration and proactive problem solving so unforeseen circumstances and challenges were addressed quickly and effectively. 

The Solutions

Our meticulous Preconstruction process laid the groundwork for a successful project by developing a comprehensive plan to mitigate risk, minimize costs and reduce schedule impacts. We anticipated the potential hazards and hardships of such a congested job site, so we implemented targeted procedures and engaged in ongoing dialogue with all parties to navigate logistical challenges. 

While the leasing office within Thurber Village was still under construction, we converted a maintenance office into a temporary leasing space where agents could meet with prospective residents and continue building occupancy. 

We met concerns from local residents with empathy and understanding, and assured them our goals for a beautiful development that would elevate the area aligned with theirs. We gave back when we could, such as donating to a local trash cleanup, further emphasizing our commitment to enhancing the local community.

 

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