Good Works Columbus: July 28, 2025
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National News / Actions
The Trump administration continues its attack on the most vulnerable among us, this time signing an Executive Order punishing people experiencing homelessness and people with mental illness. What happened and what you can do:
Things you can do in person
Zone In Columbus Work Shop
Wednesday, July 30th 5:00pm
East High School, 1500 E Broad St.
Provide feedback to city of Columbus on the next phase of the zoning update.Broad St Bike Lane Survey
If you bike down East Broad between downtown and Bexley, there are QR codes along the new protected bike lane with feedback opportunity.Save the Date: Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
Franklinton - September 28th
South Side - October 5th
Linden - October 12th
Sign up here
Things you can do online
City of Columbus Deer Survey
Columbus City Council and the Department of Neighborhoods are partnering on an initiative to examine the impact of the white-tailed deer population in our community. After consulting with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and The Ohio State University, the city is launching a community survey to better understand Columbus residents’ general sentiments surrounding deer in neighborhoods. The survey also will collect feedback on potential city-led deer management strategies, to help the city identify practical ways to manage issues associated with our deer population.Please complete our survey to help us determine how best to manage our relationships with our four-legged neighbors. The survey takes 5-10 minutes and does not collect any identifying information, so submissions will be anonymous.
Metro Parks Survey
Metro Parks have launched a new survey looking for feedback. We want to hear your perspective on what we’re doing well, what could be improved, what new ideas we should consider, and what changes may help us better serve our community and support one another as a team. Is there an amenity you wish our parks had? Did you attend an event that you really loved and think more people should know about it?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.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.
Other Stuff
Things I’m reading/watching:
Yes, going fare-free can make transit better from Radical Planning (YouTube)
Ohio renters need to make $22.51 an hour to afford two-bedroom apartment, new report shows (Ohio’s minimum wage is $10.70) from Ohio Capital Journal
Have a great day everyone and see you next week!
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