Grandview Crossing

Grandview's new gathering ground

At the crossroads of two cities, The Little Grand Market brings a bold vision to life as the culinary and social heart of Grandview Crossing, where community, creativity, and connection converge.

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Drawing inspiration from Columbus’s rich market heritage dating back to the 19th century, The Little Grand Market reimagines the traditional food hall for modern community life at Grandview Crossing. Its thoughtful design merges indoor and outdoor experiences through soaring skylights and seamless transitions to a neighboring 3.5-acre park, creating an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimately connected to its surroundings. The market’s 600 seats, split between indoor and outdoor spaces, invite visitors to linger and connect, while flexible spaces accommodate everything from farmers’ markets to live music events.

For the ten vendors who call The Little Grand Market home, the space represents an innovative middle ground between food truck mobility and traditional brick-and-mortar investment. Five custom-designed stalls showcase the market’s commitment to supporting local culinary talent, offering entrepreneurs a permanent home with built-in foot traffic and lower startup costs. The diverse vendor mix ensures there’s something for every palate, from morning coffee at Bada Bean Bada Booze to evening gatherings at The Little Grand Bar.

Beyond its role as a dining destination, The Little Grand Market serves as the development’s community nucleus. Housing both the leasing offices and The Athletic gym within its 35,000-square-foot building, the market creates a natural gathering point for residents and visitors alike.

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Grandview Crossing Building I

The market’s architecture is amplified by its relationship to the flanking Buildings I & J, which frame the entry boulevard with complementary but distinct designs. The four-story structures blend durable materials—brick, metal paneling, and wood-tone siding—to create an enduring presence while introducing vibrant ground-floor retail spaces that energize the streetscape. The buildings’ 125 residential units, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, diversify the development’s living options and vitality.

Born from a cross-jurisdictional partnership between the City of Grandview Heights, the City of Columbus, and private developers, this Grandview Crossing harnesses federal, state, and local funds to revitalize previously unusable land into a thriving community hub.

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  • CityGrandview and Columbus, Ohio
  • Client Thrive Companies
  • Year Completed 2024
  • Size of Project 2 mixed-use buildings with retail and 125 total units
  • Collaborators Environmental Graphics: Flat Black Commerical Visuals
    Landscape Architecture: POD
    Structural Engineering: Jezerinac Geers & Associates
    MEP: M-Engineering