Ambrose breaks ground on one million SF modern logistics building in Columbus

Building II of 169-acre modern industrial park is positioned to support a variety of logistics, industrial or light manufacturing uses in one of the top Midwest markets for economic growth

COLUMBUS - Ambrose, a vertically integrated real estate investment manager that specializes in the acquisition and development of modern industrial, logistics and e-commerce real estate, has broken ground on Building II of the Columbus Logistics Park - West, a 169-acre, three-building modern logistics park located in West Jefferson, Ohio, just 20 miles west of Downtown Columbus.

"Strong population and economic growth continue to support Columbus' industrial market, while available options for large-scale bulk space remain limited," said Stephen Lindley, Senior Vice President of Investments, Ambrose. "At more than one million square feet, Building II will help fill an important gap in the market for occupiers seeking modern industrial space at scale."

Building II will offer approximately 1,067,000 SF of space for lease, including a 2,800 SF office area. The property, which is being developed on a speculative basis, will feature a 40-foot clear height, 8-inch unreinforced floor slab, 110 docks, (2) 4,000-amp panel services and ample auto and trailer parking. The building offers a minimum divisibility of 531,000 square feet and is targeting LEED Silver certification. It will be available for fixturing in the summer of 2027 with substantial completion expected by the fall of 2027.

Building I within the park was completed in 2022. The 715,000-square-foot building is fully leased to GXO and FST Logistics.

Columbus Logistics Park - West offers immediate access to I-70 via Route 40, providing convenient connectivity to the nearby intermodal logistics terminals, as well as Rickenbacker International Airport, a cargo-dedicated hub with connections to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Additionally, approximately 46% of the U.S. population can be reached within a ten-hour drive of the property.

The general contractor on the project is ARCO with design services provided by ATA Architects. The Columbus-based Colliers International team is managing leasing and marketing for the property. Ambrose has partnered with Bank OZK on the construction loan.