JLL to market premier 72-acre mixed-use development in Hilliard, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 12, 2025 – JLL announced today that it has been selected to market 72 acres of prime, development-ready land at 0 Davidson Road in Hilliard, Ohio to be known as the “City Lab Innovation Park”. The site, totaling 120 acres, is owned by Hilliard Development Corporation, which is retaining 48 acres to deliver a new community park, trail connections and preserve surrounding woodlands. The remaining 72 acres are available for sale, offering a rare, multi-use opportunity for both developers and end users seeking scale, visibility and direct proximity to a vibrant, fast-growing market.

JLL Managing Director Andy Dutcher, Senior Vice President Joe Davis and Vice President Joey Lamb are representing Hilliard Development Corporation in the sale.

With access from both Davidson Road and Hayden Run Road, the site is strategically located near thriving residential neighborhoods top-performing schools and retail. JLL is marketing the land for future development spanning a wide range of uses, including medical and general office, technology flex, retail and more.

“Development opportunities of this size within an established submarket like Hilliard are incredibly rare,” said Dutcher. “We’re seeing strong demand, especially in sectors like flex, tech and medical office, where vacancy rates remain below 5%. This is a great opportunity to accommodate the companies that need more of that product.

Just 20 miles from John Glenn International Airport, the site also boasts connectivity to I-270, I-70 and I-71 within the Columbus Region, which is ranked number one in the Midwest for job, population, wage and GDP growth. With a growing workforce of more than one million and access to institutions such as The Ohio State University, Capital University and Otterbein University, Hilliard provides a powerful value proposition for companies seeking scale their business, add talent and enhance their image

“Our vision is to deliver a project that attracts high-tech industries, supports the Hilliard City Lab initiative and accommodates uses like advanced manufacturing, research facilities and technology-focuses businesses while driving long-term economic growth,” said David Meadows, Economic Development Director for the City of Hilliard. “By preserving open space and attracting innovative employers, we’re creating a destination that serves both our economy and residents.”

The City of Hilliard offers a comprehensive economic incentive package to attract businesses to the Wolpert Innovation District, including a property tax abatement of up to 15 years at 75% on new construction under Ohio's Community Reinvestment Area program, an uncapped performance-based Job Growth Incentive providing refundable tax credits based on new withholding growth, and the Hilliard Innovation Grant of $25,000 (with grants up to $100,000 for companies creating more than 100 jobs) through the Hilliard Development Corporation.

JLL Columbus' Office Market Dynamics - Q2 2025 report shows suburban submarkets, especially Hilliard/West and Polaris, outperforming the broader market with strong leasing and new developments. With stable interest rates and a resilient economy, investment and development activity is expected to increase in the coming quarters.

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