Why We Created Garden Park on High
Why We Created Garden Park on High
At the heart of the Short North, something new is growing.
Columbus has long been defined by its ability to evolve—quietly, purposefully, and with grit. We’ve watched the Short North become a canvas for artists, a haven for small businesses, and a community full of contrast and color. But we’ve also watched something else: the growing tension between what this neighborhood was built on and what it's becoming.
Garden Park on High is our answer to that tension.
We didn’t just want to build another high-rise. We wanted to plant something.
Rooted in Respect for Place
Garden Park sits at the northern edge of the Short North, a place we call the “North Short North.” It’s a neighborhood with deep layers—industrial bones, artistic flair, immigrant families, and entrepreneurial energy. It’s where historic churches meet modern coffee shops, and where alleyways still carry echoes of old Columbus.
Too often, development forgets its surroundings. Garden Park is a project shaped by the neighborhood—not imposed on it. From day one, we prioritized community voices, cultural texture, and architectural respect. We wanted to build something that didn’t just rise above the community—but that belonged to it.
A Garden for All
The name isn’t just a metaphor. We envisioned a place where affordability, accessibility, and aspiration could coexist. A place where a schoolteacher, a software engineer, and an artist could all call the same building “home.”
That’s why Garden Park includes:
Affordable Housing on the lower floors—because everyone deserves access to the heart of the city.
Mid-market Rentals for working professionals and young families who want to grow with the neighborhood.
For-sale Condos at the top—for those planting longer-term roots.
Public Spaces filled with greenery, art, and a sense of calm amid the city’s buzz.
More Than Just Units and Elevators
We believe buildings should do more than cast shadows—they should cast vision. Garden Park is designed not just to house people, but to elevate them. Through partnerships with local nonprofits, small businesses, and civic leaders, we’re weaving this project into the social and economic fabric of Columbus.
We’re also proud to bring local entrepreneurship into the fold—from Black-owned coffee shops to women-led design firms—so the project reflects the people and creativity that make this city remarkable.
A Future That Doesn’t Forget
Ultimately, Garden Park on High is about making sure that as Columbus grows, it doesn’t forget the people who built it, the artists who painted it, or the families who shaped it. We believe development can be both ambitious and inclusive. Garden Park is our proof of concept.
And like any good garden, it’s only just beginning to grow.