Hi gang, welcome to Good Works Columbus! Zone-In Phase II is beginning with public feedback starting tomorrow. I’ve also got a few more upcoming events highlighted below.

Things you can do in person

• Celebrate Our City Our Say Amendment Going to the Ballot!
  Join us Monday for a "friend-raiser" to celebrate our charter amendment being formally voted onto the ballot, AND help raise funds for the Our City Our Say campaign!

  The party will kick off at 5:30 PM Monday August 24th at Land Grant Brewing in Franklinton, and run until 8PM.

  This event is open to everyone who's interested in supporting the Our City Our Say initiative. Feel free to bring a friend!

• Time Banking 101
  Thursday, August 27th
  

  

  This will be an open orientation to teach you about our history and values, examples of time bank exchanges, and how to get set up on Hourworld.
  
  Thursday, August 27th with sessions @ 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-7:45 pm
  
  3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
  Always free, all are welcome. We highly encourage new or prospective members to join, or members who want a refresher.

• Strong Towns Bench Build
  Sunday, Sept. 20th
  480 W Town Street
  Join Strong Towns Columbus for a hands-on bench build! Volunteers will help measure and mark lumber, make cuts, and assemble benches that will be distributed across Columbus at the end of the day.
  

  No experience or tools are required. We’ll provide instruction, tools, safety equipment, and lunch. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty, and bring water.

• Scioto Sweep Annual River Cleanup 2026

  Join us Sunday, Sept. 20 to clean up the Scioto River at the annual Scioto Sweep! Thanks to Keep Columbus Beautiful, we'll have all the supplies you need, including gloves, trash bags and litter grabbers.
  

• Bill Moose Run Public Information Session
  Wednesday, September 2nd, 5PM-7PM
  1404 Goodale Blvd, Ste 100, Columbus, OH
  This Open House will provide the public with an opportunity to learn about the details of the Ohio State School for the Deaf and Ohio School for the Blind’s proposed bridge crossing of Bill Moose Run within a 73-acre conservation easement held by Franklin Soil and Water.

  Subjects will include:

  · History, timeline and other details of the conservation easement

  · Reasoning for proposed amendment to the conservation easement

  · Primary design of proposed crossing

  · Mitigation options being considered if crossing is permitted

  · Opportunity for public comment submittal

  *This will be an open house format. The public can participate any time between 5-7pm. Information stations will be staffed by representatives from Franklin Soil and Water, The Ohio School for the Deaf and Blind, and their design consultants.

• Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund
  
  Applications will open August 10, 2026 and close October 23, 2026
  With 84 percent of youth around the world reporting that they are worried climate change threatens people and the environment, the Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund continues to support young people in leading local climate action projects. After two successful years of youth-led projects, the City of Columbus is continuing the program for a third year with almost $50,000 available to support youth groups working to address climate change and its impacts on our community.

  Microgrants of $1,000 - $5,000 will enable youth groups ages 15 - 24 to implement new projects related to one of the following program areas in our Columbus Climate Action Plan:

  • Empowering the community the “Columbus Way”: Builds or supports community collaboration, education, awareness, leadership related to climate action

  • Sustainable Neighborhoods and Environment: Supports climate resilient neighborhoods or a healthy environment

  • Buildings and Energy: Promotes renewable energy or energy efficiency in residential, commercial or community buildings

  • Transportation: Supports mode shift to bikes, scooters and public transportation or promotes zero-emission vehicles

  • Waste Reduction: Reduces waste generated or sent to the landfill

  Projects can be focused on climate mitigation (reducing pollution), climate resilience (adapting to the impacts of climate change), or climate engagement (getting people educated or involved).

Things you can do online

• Zone-In Columbus Feedback
  Tuesday, August 25th, the public comment period opens. Residents can complete online surveys, visit the Zone In Public Gallery, ask questions and submit feedback on the proposal.

Things I’m reading/watching:

• Dual charter amendments could reshape how Columbus City Council members are elected from Matter News

• New Zoning Changes Covering Nearly Half of City Unveiled from Columbus Underground

• Columbus and its residents are disconnected. We all must be cut into the deal | Hardin - Columbus Dispatch
  

Have a great day everyone!

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