Good Works Columbus: March 24, 2025
Intro
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Things you can do in person
OSU Chadwick Rain Garden Work Day
Friday, March 28th 2pm-4pm
Agricultural Engineering Bldg
590 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Come help with continued work on the Chadwick Arboretum Rain Garden that is maintained by the OSU Ecological Engineering Society!
Clothing Swap - Abortion Fund of Ohio
Saturday, March 29th 10am-4pm
404 S 3rd Street, Columbus, Ohio
Join AFO & Wild Cat for a clothing swap that benefits abortion care in Ohio! 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to abortion seekers.The swap is simple: grab a ticket, drop off clothes (optional), then show up to the swap on Saturday, March 29th between 10 am & 4 pm.
Westerville Repair Cafe
9:00am-12:00pm at The Point at Otterbein University
Sharon Woods Invasive Plant Removal
Saturday April 5th, 10am-12pm
Come join local volunteers as we work to remove invasive bush honeysuckle from the area around the Annehurst Connector Trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park. Metro Parks staff will be onsite to help along with tools for you to use and refreshments. No experience necessary! Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and tromping around in the woods (gloves, boots, etc). Please bring your own hand tools if you have them, e.g. loppers/bow saws, but please no chainsaws. Kids welcome!Community Litter Pickup
Miss last weekend’s litter pickup? There’s another chance to join a citywide effort on April 5th.
Things you can do online
Medicaid Public Comment
Public comment is now available for two Medicaid proposals: comment for a work requirement proposal by April 7th and a comment for continuous kids coverage by April 2nd.Help Shape the Future of SR-161!
Zone In Columbus is updating the zoning map along SR-161/E. Dublin-Granville Road in Northland to support smart growth, create walkable communities, and expand opportunities for new housing and small businesses. This update will introduce modern zoning regulations that reflect community needs while establishing a fair, predictable, and accessible process for all.
ODOT STIP public feedback
Ohioans are encouraged to be a part of the process to shape the future of transportation in our state.The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2026 through 2029. The plan identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years.
The draft documents will be available for public review and comment through April 11, 2025.
Any comments concerning the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program may be submitted by email to Natasha.Turner@dot.ohio.gov
Other Stuff
Things I’m Reading / Watching
Local Politics: ICE at Columbus courthouses from Matter News
COTA Makes its Pitch to Downtown’s Return-to-Office Workers from Columbus Underground
Have a great day everyone and see you next week!
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