COhatch officially opened its new campus-style hub at 50 and 60 East Olentangy Street, adding coworking space, event venues, a restored historic home for members, and soon, a rooftop cocktail lounge to the heart of the city. The project marks the company’s 38th building restoration and is part of Powell’s larger plan to reinvest in its walkable downtown core.
For COhatch CEO and co-founder Matt Davis, the opening is personal. He and his wife have lived in Powell for more than two decades, and he says bringing the concept to his hometown feels like a full-circle moment.
So what’s actually inside?
The newly renovated 14,000-square-foot building houses private offices, dedicated desks, quiet coworking areas, meeting rooms, and event space for everything from corporate gatherings to weddings. Members get 24/7 access, high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, printing services, and mailbox options.
In other words, all the practical stuff that makes remote work less lonely and a lot more functional.
Next up is the Lani Rooftop Lounge, set to open later this month. The indoor and outdoor rooftop space will serve globally inspired food and cocktails, led by award-winning chef Quichocho Lingo and mixologist Alex Johnson. If downtown Powell needed a date night upgrade, this might be it.
Coming in May, the Middlebury Member House will open inside a restored historic home designed to feel more like a luxury lodge than a boardroom. Members will be able to work, meet, or host private events in a space that blends old-school charm with modern amenities.
The opening also ties into broader infrastructure improvements in Powell, including an extension of Scioto Street and new public parking. City leaders say the development supports long-term economic growth and brings fresh energy to the downtown district.
Beyond desks and cocktails, COhatch leans heavily into community impact.
Through its GIVE Scholarship program, the company provides workspace scholarships to more than 1,000 nonprofits annually. Startups can apply for Boost Scholarships, which offer free coworking access and resources to help early-stage businesses get off the ground. Since launching in 2016, COhatch has expanded to 41 locations across seven states and has donated more than $8 million in scholarship funds.
For Powell, this new campus is less about adding another office building and more about creating a place where work, events, and community life intersect.
If you’d like to learn more about the space, head over to cohatch.com.
