Overview
Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce the completion of a Comprehensive Master Site Plan for the large portion of agricultural land that the health system owns on the west side of Bartholomew County, to be deemed CityView District.
The Comprehensive Master Plan lays the groundwork for what could be developed on the site, and as such, outlines potential for an iconic, activated expansion of the broader Columbus-area community in a section of Bartholomew County that has been experiencing consistent, rapid growth.
For background, shortly after Columbus Regional Health acquired the land in 2018, a multidisciplinary Land-Use Planning Committee was created to steward the property. The committee -- comprised of CRH, city and county government, city planning and engineering departments, and economic development -- engaged Design Workshop, an international architecture, economics and urban design firm to guide the process and conduct a market study.
Opportunities
In addition to healthcare, the market study identified the following main development opportunities:
- Residential
- Mixed-use commercial and retail
- Office space
- Hotel and tourism
- Civic, community, and green space
“This investment by our organization not only aligns with our long-range strategic facility plans, and growth and expansion needs, but also provides an opportunity for CRH to again serve as a catalyst in further transformational community development,” said Columbus Regional Health CEO Jim Bickel.
“Columbus Regional Health holds a more than 105-year history within the anchor community of Columbus that we call home. We not only serve this area, but also live, work and play here. The collective advancement and cultivation of the region we serve is core to our mission and vision as an organization and we are pleased to launch this work with our community partners.”
Public information sessions and input were sought earlier this year. The Comprehensive Master Plan for the CityView District received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. Earlier this summer, City Council approved the plan. Planning and preparation continues on this development opportunity and further public input will be sought.
