Good Works Columbus: September 30, 2024
FCW Benefit Ride, Community Meeting, US 33 Feedback
Intro
Hi everyone, happy Monday! If it’s your first time here, welcome to Good Works Columbus, a newsletter designed to give you small actions to take to make Columbus a better place.
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Things you can do in person
Southside Council Community Meeting
Community meetings allow residents to discuss topics that affect their daily lives in an informal, one-on-one setting with Councilmembers, staff, and department leadership. We are eager to understand the issues important to residents and discuss opportunities to build strong, safe and healthy neighborhoods.
FCW Benefit Ride / Party
Friday, October 4th 6:00pm Land Grant
Franklinton Cycle Works was hit by a car a couple weeks ago and is hosting a group ride / party as a fundraiser to help recover.
Let’s Talk Transit Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 8th 5:30pm-7:00pm East Market
Join Transit Columbus and learn about Issue 47 and the future of transportation in central Ohio. Want to get more involved? Sign up to canvass and get out the vote for “Yes on 47”.
Eastland Community Plan
Saturday, October 12th 11:00am-1:00pm Barnett Community Center
The last plan Public Meeting will occur on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 to 1:00PM at Barnett Community Center. Food and light refreshments will be provided.We are excited to gather your feedback and input on the draft plan recommendations. Be part of the planning process to create the roadmap for the future of your community!
Things you can do online
ODOT Road Widening Feedback 🚘
Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking feedback for a road widening project on U.S. 33 in central Ohio. The project would add a lane in each direction and a projected cost of $128.4 million (Ohio appropriated $94.4 million for the state’s entire public transportation budget in 2024). Adding lanes only leads to induced demand and no actual decrease in traffic. Go tell ODOT we don’t need more lanes!
(~5 minutes) Affordable Housing Survey 🏠
Too many Ohioans are struggling to keep up with rising prices, especially when finding an affordable place to live. The difficulty of buying a home or staying ahead of housing costs can be overwhelming. Ensuring our voices are heard is more important than ever.That’s why the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio is conducting our first-ever survey to get your input!
Your feedback is more than just data—it’s a step towards ensuring that Central Ohio remains a place where families and individuals can thrive. By participating, you contribute to a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has a fair opportunity to find safe and affordable housing.(~10-15 minutes) Columbus Park Plan 🌳
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is initiating the process of developing its next 10-year Vision Plan. This update will provide a vision and roadmap for the future of recreation programming and services, parks, facilities, trails, waterways and open space planning that scales the city’s recreation and parks system equitably to match Columbus’ place as the 14th largest city in the U.S. This plan will also serve as a guidebook for the department’s programming, development and policies to drive quality-of-life improvements for all Columbus residents.
Take the survey to shape the future of play, parks and open space!
In Case You Missed It
LinkUS Engagement Survey (2 minutes)
Mark up the Vision Zero Columbus map. Have a close call walking, biking, or getting around town? Do you know a dangerous intersection that can be improved? Help identify these spots on the Vision Zero map.
Have a great day everyone!