POLARIS began in 1987 when NP Limited Partnership (NP), an Ohio limited partnership, was formed consisting of the general partnership of Bob Echele, Don Kelley and Bob Weiler, along with several limited partners, all who had a common belief in the development potential of POLARIS Centers of Commerce. After three years of work with Delaware County, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the State of Ohio and the Federal Highway Administration, NP was granted a permit to build an interchange on Interstate 71. This was one of the first privately funded interchanges in the State of Ohio and provided direct access to a new road, Polaris Parkway. The City of Columbus annexed POLARIS during the construction of the interchange. Today, POLARIS is Columbus, Ohio's premier destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, working, and living. Featuring over 500 world-class local, regional, national and international establishments.