COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ground has officially been broken on a mixed-used neighborhood development located adjacent to Lower.com field.

Astor Park, which includes its Residential A Block complete with 261 multi-family units, Class-A offices with ground-floor retail, riverfront parks, and public art, all in plain sight of Lower.com Field, is in its infancy stages of development, according to the Columbus Crew.

The team announced Wednesday that ground was broken on the project, which is set to be completed in 2027. The development of Astor Park also consists of a five-story, 154,000 square foot Class A office building with 17,250 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a 685-space parking garage, 3,700 square feet of murals, 13,600 square feet of public plaza and 39,5000 square feet of recreation in the park.

The development, which will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, sits across from Lower.com Field. In addition to retail options, residents of Astor Park will have access to almost 40,000 square feet of amenity space, including an indoor/outdoor fitness facility, clubroom, game room, social lounge with bar and fireplace, bike storage, dog spa, and a 35,000 square-foot courtyard with pool, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, along with curated art.

“We are thrilled to break ground on the residential portion of Astor Park,” said Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Managing Partners Haslam Sports Group. “Our vision for Lower.com Field has always been for more than just our home on match days.”

The plan was detailed in an announcement in March 2021, when Astor Park was given its name. Astor Park will also feature a two-acre public park, a pedestrian bridge and direct access to the Olentangy Trail, as well as the Central Ohio Greenway network. 

Astor Park is named after the birthplace of American soccer, Astor House, in New York City, where, in April 1913, Thomas Cahill founded the United States Football Association. It later became known as the United States Soccer Federation.