Good Works Columbus: April 29, 2024
New Parsons Avenue survey, May Day bike ride, and some old links
Intro
Hi everyone, happy Monday! Hope you are able to get out and enjoy the weather today. There’s one new survey on the Parsons Avenue corridor and a May Day bike ride, otherwise check out the other links you may have missed previously.
If you have an upcoming event or a link you’d like to share for the newsletter, feel free to send suggestions.
Things you can do in person
The City of Columbus is modernizing its zoning code for the first time in more than 70 years. This is an opportunity for our community to “Zone In” on how we’ll grow and prosper. Sign up to view the gallery in person and visit the page to learn more.
Help organize Columbus Community Pride for 2024
Things you can do online
(survey: 5-10 minutes) Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is conducting an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) audit to identify ways to ensure its programs and facilities are accessible and welcoming to residents of all abilities. This survey is designed to help Columbus Recreation and Parks locate areas of most significant concern to the public and help us provide better access throughout our community. As you answer these questions, please consider only Columbus Recreation and Parks-owned public properties, programs, services, activities, and other public amenities.
Join us to fund abortion & build power!
Legal abortion access means nothing if patients can't afford abortion care. Join us to fundraise for Abortion Fund of Ohio—an organization that helps patients with financial and practical supports! 100% of fundraising funds patient costs—from covering the appointment itself to childcare, transportation, & travel. Click here for more information and to donate towards the Good Works Columbus team page!
(survey: 5 minutes) The city of Hilliard is resurfacing Heritage Club Drive and is looking for input on the design. This portion is part of the Hellbranch Trail and there is an opportunity to turn a shared sidewalk into a two-way separated bike lane and a sidewalk.
Other Stuff
Save the Date
Transit Columbus monthly meeting, May 14th at Columbus Main Library (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Join the Care Economy Organizing Project in fighting for equitable childcare. The work of caring for our children and families is some of the most important work in our lives. Affordable, quality child care makes it possible for parents to go out and do what we do every day, knowing that the most precious people in our lives are in good hands. Yet, it’s some of the most invisible and undervalued work. It's time to invest in expanding affordable, quality child care, with living wages for the hardworking child care providers who care for and nurture our children.
In Case You Missed It
(2 minutes) Urge Congress to Invest in Affordable Homes in Fiscal Year 2025
Robust federal investments for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs are needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in communities across the country.
LinkUS Engagement Survey (2 minutes)
Mark up the Vision Zero Columbus map. Have a close call walking, biking, or getting around town? Do you know a dangerous intersection that can be improved? Help identify these spots on the Vision Zero map.
Sign up to gather signatures for the “Citizens Not Politicians” Amendment and help end gerrymandering in the state of Ohio through this ballot initiative. Link to become a signature gatherer.
Have a great day everyone!