Columbus Haw Creek Project Will Open in December 2026
The Midway Street development will provide 64 affordable housing units and a new childcare facility for local families.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Child Care
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Construction at the Haw Creek Meadows project in Columbus is moving toward a target completion date of December 2026. Lead developer Thrive Alliance has submitted a third reimbursement request to the city for the project, which aims to address local housing and early childhood education needs.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant effort to expand workforce housing options in Columbus while integrating essential early childhood education services into the community. By combining residential units with a dedicated daycare facility, the development seeks to alleviate common barriers for local families.
The Columbus Redevelopment Commission committed $4,650,000 in June 2024 to support the project. Plans for the site on Midway Street include a total of 64 affordable housing units.
The players
Thrive Alliance
Thrive Alliance is the lead developer responsible for the construction of the Haw Creek Meadows project.
Columbus Redevelopment Commission
This local government body manages the city's redevelopment funding and committed $4,650,000 to the project in June 2024.
The details
The Haw Creek Meadows development is designed to provide both housing and childcare, with construction currently ongoing on Midway Street. Thrive Alliance remains the lead developer on the project, which recently saw the submission of a third reimbursement request to city officials.
Timeline
June 2024: The Columbus Redevelopment Commission committed $4,650,000 to the project.
September 2026: Thrive Alliance submitted its third reimbursement request.
December 2026: Housing structures and the daycare facility are targeted for completion.
Culture Shift
This project follows a pattern set by the nationwide trend of incorporating early childhood education services directly into new affordable housing construction. It marks a shift toward multifunctional community development where residential and essential family support services are co-located.
Residents in Columbus should look for future announcements from Thrive Alliance regarding lease and daycare enrollment applications as the December 2026 opening approaches. This development will increase the local supply of affordable units and provide a new, dedicated facility for early childhood education.
The takeaway
The addition of on-site childcare to residential developments can significantly reduce time and financial burdens for working parents. Interested families should monitor local developer updates to ensure they are prepared to apply once enrollment portals open.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mojo 1029.
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