Good Works Columbus: July 14, 2025
Hi there! Welcome to Good Works Columbus, a newsletter featuring tiny actions you can take to make our city a better place.
Like what you’re reading? Be sure to subscribe to get weekly updates. If you want to give more support, an upgraded subscription is appreciated.
Things you can do in person
Save the Date: Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
Franklinton - September 28th
South Side - October 5th
Linden - October 12th
Sign up hereMatter News Community Conversations
Things you can do online
Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan Feedback
One of the most significant actions recommended in the UFMP is to improve regulations to protect and preserve trees in Columbus. The City has been is moving forward on working to improve these regulations over the past few years, passing a Public Tree Code regulation, which included a technical manual that serves to aid users in compliance with that code.
A revised technical manual is now available, and we would like to hear from you! Comments are due by July 31, 2025.CWP and FLOW Olentangy Trail Pump Station Mural: Public Input Survey
Columbus Water and Power (CWP) and the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) are looking for public input for the mural that will be painted on pump station ST-34 along the Olentangy Trail off of Dublin Road near the Nationwide Blvd – Olentangy Trail Bridge. Please look through the 5 semi-finalist concept designs, and vote on which one you would like to see completed. These results will be taken into consideration when the final decision is made by representatives from CWP and FLOW.City of Columbus Alternative Response Survey
The City of Columbus wants to know how well our public safety and behavioral health response programs are working when people need support. We want to hear what matters most to you.
This survey takes about 7-10 minutes to complete. No personal information is collected.Zoning Feedback
Phase 2 for the Columbus zoning update is beginning and the city is looking for feedback.
Organizing for Local Action
July 23rd, 2025
Tired of your representatives backing corporate lobbies over your community? Ever felt like you’ve done a bunch of marching, but it didn’t quite yield the results you were hoping for? This workshop on strategic organizing will give you some of the fundamental tools you need to build community power for the mid- and long-term.After the workshop, you will be able to 1) discern the difference between advocacy and organizing, 2) understand the importance of building lasting power to create change, 3) know how to identify winnable campaigns and decide on strategies, and 4) develop a long-haul strategy to win campaigns. This ONLINE workshop should run between 1 - 1.5 hours and will be highly interactive. Depending on interest, an intensive hands-on workshop will be held at a later date at the Columbus Garden School. Budget-friendly workshop fee $5-20; no one turned away for lack of funds. (Just drop us a note. Our website platform doesn't allow us to mix-n-match free vs. paid events.)
Access Ohio 2050 Transportation Survey
Access Ohio 2050 is the Ohio's long-range, multi-modal transportation plan, developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation, that will guide the state’s transportation policies and investments for the next 25 years.Complete the survey and share your support for expanding passenger rail and multimodal transportation across Ohio. Your feedback will help guide the state’s transportation priorities. Shout out to All Aboard Ohio for their work promoting this and encouraging expansion of multimodal transportation.
Other Stuff
Things I’m reading/watching:
Redesigned Project Still Too Dense for Residents Who Spoke at Meeting from Columbus Underground
Two Affordable Housing Developments Celebrate Grand Openings from Columbus Underground
Have a great day everyone and see you next week!
Thanks for reading Good Works Columbus! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. If you are able to, please consider upgrading to a pay what you want subscription.