September 29, 2025

Good Works Columbus: September 29th, 2025

Hey everyone, welcome back to Good Works Columbus! A lot of events and opportunities for you to get involved so be sure to check out all the new links below.

Things you can do in person

• Save the Date: Green Columbus Fall Tree Giveaway
  South Side - October 5th
  Linden - October 12th
  Sign up here

• United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex
  Film Screening and Discussion
  Saturday, October 4th 3:00pm-5:00pm
  Columbus Main Library, Meeting Room 3A
  We'll discuss how redlining, segregation and other forces targeted this architectural icon, and how a new generation is reclaiming the duplex as a tool for growth, wealth, individuality and community development. The film’s director Anita Kwan will also join the discussion, and light refreshments will be provided.

• Mobility Justice Advocacy Summit
  Sunday, October 5th 1:30pm-4:30pm
  Columbus Main Branch Library Auditorium
  

  

  
  Individuals and organizations interested in improving bicycling, mobility and equitable access to transportation are invited to attend and join a coalition focused on improving mobility for all in Columbus and beyond. 

  Presented by YayBikes! and Transit Columbus

• Yes In God’s Backyard Housing Committee Hearing
  Thursday, October 2nd 2:00pm
  The Housing, Homelessness, and Building Committee, chaired by Council President Shannon Hardin, is holding a public hearing on Thursday, October 2nd at 2pm at Corban Commons at 3426 Corban Commons Drive in Columbus. This hearing will discuss the policy Yes In God’s Backyard and potential policy proposals to advance housing opportunities on faith-owned land.

  Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing to give public comment can e-mail myself at  JNClinger@columbus.gov by October 1st at 5PM. You’re also welcome to send written comment that we will share with Council. The hearing will also be streamed on CTV.

• Complete Streets Public Hearing
  Thursday, October 2nd 5pm
  Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla will chair a hearing to discuss changes and updates to the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets is an approach to planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining streets that enables safe access for all people. 

  To provide written or public testimony, please email Amaris Lemus (ASLemus@columbus.gov) with the subject: “October 2 Hearing Testimony” with your name and address by noon on October 2.

  The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel and Council’s Facebook.

• Transit Columbus Monthly Meeting
  Tuesday, October 14th 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Columbus Main Library 2A
  

  

  Join us Tuesday, October 14th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Columbus Library downtown branch for our monthly meeting. Heads up, we’ll be in Meeting Room 2B this time.
  
  We'll be joined by COTA's Patrick Harris and Dorinda McCombs, COTA's new Chief LinkUS Officer. Dorinda and Patrick will discuss the ways COTA is preparing to ensure the success of LinkUS. We hope to see you there!
  

Things you can do online

• Slow Zones Traffic Calming Survey
  Slow Zones are designated areas in neighborhoods where vehicle speeds are intentionally reduced through signage, design features, or other traffic calming measures. Help shape safe driver speeds in your neighborhood and take our survey at bit.ly/3K8VxuK
  

  

• Support queer youth experiencing homelessness
  Kaleidoscope Youth Center recently announced the closing of its housing program due to funding cuts. Donate to KYC here or donate directly to the youth that are experiencing these cuts.
  

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey
  Share your input on ADUs in Columbus!
  

  

Other Stuff

Things I’m reading/watching:

• Week Without Driving - Join Transit Columbus this week (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5) in a week without driving and ways you can get involved to decrease the barriers and challenges nondrivers face daily.

• LinkUS: Major Bike Projects Funded; New BRT Videos Released from Columbus Underground

• COTA buses increase frequency as LinkUS project gets implemented from WOSU

• Police, housing and development the focus at Columbus City Council District 7 candidate forum from WOSU
  

Have a great day everyone!

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