Good Works Columbus: March 31, 2025
Intro
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Things you can do in person
Strong Towns Columbus Meeting
April 1st, 6:30pm
Columbus Library - Northside Branch, Meeting Room 1
1423 North High Street Columbus, OH
Join the Columbus chapter of Strong Towns for their monthly meeting and social gathering on the first Tuesday of every month. Strong Towns works to advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable, and inviting. They work to elevate local government to be the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments.To get in touch, join the Strong Towns Columbus mailing list with this form or join the Google Group.
Discussion on Transit and Housing with City Council District 7 Candidates
April 8th, 7pm at Daily Growler
702 S High St. Columbus, OH
In lieu of our normal April meeting, we’ll be hosting a discussion on transit and housing with district 7 city council candidates.The Columbus region is growing rapidly, and good transit and housing policy and implementation are critical to ensuring that that growth benefits Columbus communities rather than making life more difficult. City Council District 7 is home to some key transit projects and the transit-oriented development that goes alongside them. We plan to dig deeper into the candidates' positions on public transportation, housing issues, and ending traffic violence in the city of Columbus. Registration is free but space is limited - you must register to save your spot.
Transportation Improvement Open House
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) are seeking public input on their proposed Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for state fiscal years 2026-29. These programs outline transportation projects scheduled for advancement from July 2025 through June 2029, covering both metropolitan and rural areas in Central Ohio.MORPC and CORPO will host a public open house on Wednesday, April 2, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at MORPC’s office, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, in Columbus. The open house will give attendees the chance to learn more about planned improvements and share their feedback with transportation planners.
Civilian Police Review Board
Tuesday, April 1st 4:30pm
Linden Community Center
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
Join a citywide effort to pick up trash on April 5th.
Things you can do online
Protect Trans Healthcare
The comment period for the proposed rule to remove trans care from the Affordable Care Act as an essential benefit is open until April 11th. Don’t wait to get your comments in and stand with trans people! For more info and a guide see this Bluesky thread.West Case Branch Community Input
Columbus Public Library is adding a new library at the old OSU sheep farm in NW Columbus and is seeking public feedback in an online survey.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
Proposed ballot measure could provide around the clock non-police crisis intervention in Columbus from Matter News
What Will Bus Rapid Transit Mean for the Hilltop, Franklinton & Downtown? from Columbus Underground
Have a great day everyone and see you next week!
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