Westervillian

I will chime in this fertility rate / child care / family size discussion. I am a young X'er with 3 kids. Like Gramarye, we went the nanny route when we had our second. Our nanny's were equal in cost to two kids in daycare. They came to our house 8-5pm, full time with pay check and all. We had to establish ourselves as an "employer". Only a small percentage of nanny's are "live-in". Nanny definition in my mind is someone who dedicates taking care of a child at the family's home as a career. Nanny's are mostly used for couples that have two or more children, has a child requiring special care, or parents who need child care outside of the traditional 7-6pm M-F time frame. Lots work nights and weekends. We used a local nanny agency for our first nanny and care.com for our last one. We maintain our relationship with each even years later. Our youngest is in early elementary now. The nanny numbers listed are too low. Like many professions and employment numbers in general under counted, we knew a number who are paid "under the table". Child care is underpaid and many need to take whatever advantage they can get. The nannys we hired were in relationships that can provide a second income and benefits. We didn't want to be the sole provider to one's household income. Child care and it's cost, college debt, life delays, and commitment are all influencing family sizes. Social norms and economics all play a roll. I don't think there is one solution. Love the discussion.

The following article looks into alternate transportation modes from MORPC. https://news.wosu.org/2022-09-07/ohio-leaders-say-intels-future-workforce-will-need-public-transportation-options There is also an interesting state map on internet speeds. I work in the same office complex where Intel has set up initial office space (field office?) The neat thing is all of the out of state plates on the vehicles with a majority west of the Mississippi. I am assuming a number being industrial engineers from oil and gas construction. Ground breaking 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 9 https://www.nbc4i.com/intel-in-ohio/intel-shares-plan-for-ohio-groundbreaking-with-biden/ Intel might not be on top of the chip game, but adding a whole new industry in the state will all of it supporting network will open the door to other Chip manufacturers. All of this news opens the door for Central Ohio and beyond to find even more industries which would have passed before. Looking forward to the development chaos to begin. Keep the photo updates coming.

Intel is just trying to provide pressure to Congress. This indicates to me that Intel wants to move up the time table for the expansion phases. Looks like they want to build 4 fabs in the initial phase, but need the help for financing. A groundbreaking with framing of 4 fabs in the background might be even better. I expect Senator Brown will get this through rather soon since a version has been approved in both chambers. Looking forward to site work to begin.

I haven't seen it yet in person but my bet it is the main landscape buffer, basically a small hill with trees. The residents mentioned landscaping to cover up the facilities but were mostly concerned with the noise the area was going to produce. He can see landscaping examples in this video

You probably may have found links to this event. There is a link to the 2 hour plus presentation here https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-lieutenant-governor-jon-husted-central-businesses-intels-investment-jobs-workers-economy-growth-licking-county-semiconductor-plant-computer-chip-factories-4-28-2022 ABC is doing a series next week which may provide additional information. Working near this site, development is ramping up and will continue once annexation is final along with the move out of purchased properties. Area roads has started construction and truck traffic has already been increasing. I can't imagine the scene when the facility is actually a full on construction site.

As far as transportation, the dispatch has the following article this morning. https://www.dispatch.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dispatch.com%2Fstory%2Fbusiness%2F2022%2F02%2F16%2Fhow-intel-ohio-change-traffic-161-new-albany-and-columbus-new-lane%2F6652315001%2F The article is behind a paywall so I can't get all of the details. I agree with the discussion here on transportation that there won't be much beyond widening 161 and improving interchanges at 62, beech, and mink. The region and in fact the whole state is suffering with any form of alternate transportation. Even with the established systems we have COTA, Cleveland's rail and bus systems, etc. Why? The state has not been supportive at all. In order for alternate transportation to succeed you need all levels of support: local, state and federal. Maybe (a big MAYBE) this kind of project will at least lead to a discussion on all levels. As far as this area's growth, Columbus can handle this project being absorbed by itself. I think though this project and all of the spin off opportunities that will come with it will take Columbus in it's current organic growth stage (as it has been for decades) to another level. Approaching the next Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte (sunbelt) growth which will certainly effect the region.

The Ohio location is planned to be Intel's largest location 8 or more fabs. To put that in perspective of just Intel jobs, they have 6 fabs with other offices in Oregon with 20k employees (the state's largest private employer) in Arizona 6 fabs is around 12k Intel only employees. So expect Ohio's location at full build out to be 15k-20k. Which will place Intel in the top 3 private employers in Central Ohio. So big. TSMC is another chip manufacturer who is building a 1st phase 2 fab of an intended 6 fab facility. The following youtube video shows what scale the Ohio location will see in the next few years.

Thanks for the welcome, I figured a screen name of "One who lives in Westerville" might be a little long. I always wanted to play the role of a villain, unfortunately I am pro-development. I am from Mansfield originally so hopefully this project has spill over to areas that need it. Dewine did say that 140? companies in the state already does business with Intel, so it will likely reach state wide.

Good Afternoon UrbanOhio. Long time visitor, first time poster. Love the diverse conversation. I work in the design field in New Albany and since this project has been announced, I figured Columbus development is about to reach another level. I have been in the Central Ohio for 20 years and have seen the steady progress the area has undergone. Columbus has been a secret for a number of years even to a lot of people in Ohio. I feel this event will change the area like Honda did to Marysville but bigger. With this national news, the coasts will be watching and investing. Looking forward to the ride.