Edwards Communities Development names partner to lease retail portion of The Highline at Nine

Columbus, Ohio -- Casto announced that it has been selected by Edwards Communities Development Company to lease the retail component of The Highline at Nine, Edwards new mixed-use project located in Columbus, Ohio.



The retail development is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2017. Located on the doorstep of The Ohio State University’s South Campus and the northern edge of the Short North Arts District, The Highline at Nine will include approximately 22,000 sq. ft. of prime retail and restaurant space along with 480 student housing beds.



“We have been friends and partners with Pete Edwards and his organization for many years and are thrilled to team up again on this dynamic new development,” said Don Casto, a principal for Casto. “We look forward to working to bring an exciting mix of retailers and restaurants to the project as an amenity for residents of The Highline at Nine, One Pearl Place and the surrounding community.”



With direct proximity to OSUs campus, The Highline at Nine will serve more than 88,000 faculty, staff and students plus the diverse mix of the neighboring communities including the University District, Short North, Dennison Place and Victorian Village. Retailers will have visibility and frontage on High Street.