February 22, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, jonoh81 said: I'd be interested to see an actual breakdown, if such a thing even exists, of the origins of traffic on 23, especially between Delaware and Columbus, which the relevant article is only talking about. I’m sure there have been studies to justify this project. I was just looking at it and Detroit to Charleston there is about a 50 mile difference taking 23 versus 75 and cutting across in Knoxville. About 100 mile difference heading to Hilton Head/Savannah and then onto Florida.
February 24, 20223 yr On 2/22/2022 at 5:05 PM, wpcc88 said: I’m sure there have been studies to justify this project. There is a long history of traffic studies being conducted that make wild assertions about congestion that are not, and will never be, true.
March 19, 20223 yr Lol not sure why this is “controversial.” Low rise build with, I’m sure, a massive parking lot and setback as long as a football field. I hate Powell. Construction beginning on controversial residential hotel in Powell “After a lengthy legal dispute with the city, Metro Development is starting to build a $31 million residential hotel in Powell. The Nolan Reserve project will have 215 suites targeted at workers transferred to Central Ohio for temporary work assignments, for example, or people needing housing during construction of their own homes. The project is under construction, Giller said, and the first section will be online by the end of the year, with the rest finishing up by spring 2023. The company has wanted to develop the 8.1-acre site since the early 2000s, but faced almost two decades of resistance to its ideas. It first proposed the residential hotel in 2013, but the project faced pushback from the city, culminating in a lawsuit against Powell filed by affiliates of Metro Development, a unit of Westerville-based Donald R. Kelley Co.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/03/17/metro-starting-short-term-residential-powell-hotel.html
March 19, 20223 yr 45 minutes ago, amped91 said: Lol not sure why this is “controversial.” Low rise build with, I’m sure, a massive parking lot and setback as long as a football field. I hate Powell. Powell is wack. Most of the other burbs at least have some realness in their downtowns to build off of. Powell has barns. I'd hate to go to one of their civic meetings. Screw you, Powell.
March 19, 20223 yr 24 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: Powell is wack. Most of the other burbs at least have some realness in their downtowns to build off of. Powell has barns. I'd hate to go to one of their civic meetings. Screw you, Powell. Have neither one of you been to downtown Powell? Yes, it may not be dense but it’s similar to Worthington.
March 19, 20223 yr It has more than the last time I was there but for the way some people worship the area it's not enough. The infill where the old speedway was helped some I suppose but it's still got the parking lot way up front there. For something that was done that late that much setback is not what a lot of us want to see.
March 19, 20223 yr 29 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: It has more than the last time I was there but for the way some people worship the area it's not enough. The infill where the old speedway was helped some I suppose but it's still got the parking lot way up front there. For something that was done that late that much setback is not what a lot of us want to see. But do you live there? Why is it of such concern? I don’t particularly like Powell either, but it being different is ok. Density is not for everyone and every situation. The bold section of your response is what I’m responding to because it’s a bit off. You’re entitled to your opinion but that seems pompous, if this was in the urban core like the HV GE redevelopment I would get it, but this is 20 miles from there. Edited March 19, 20223 yr by wpcc88
March 19, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, wpcc88 said: Have neither one of you been to downtown Powell? Yes, it may not be dense but it’s similar to Worthington. Yes. Both downtowns are okay, but neither really something I would go out of my way for, either. Being an outer ring suburb, I don’t really expect much density out of Powell (Worthington, on the other hand…). I just think it’s silly to oppose and block something so benign and suburban. I’m sure it elicited the same fears of “transitory” individuals that Dublin was so terrified of.
March 19, 20223 yr 44 minutes ago, amped91 said: Yes. Both downtowns are okay, but neither really something I would go out of my way for, either. Being an outer ring suburb, I don’t really expect much density out of Powell (Worthington, on the other hand…). I just think it’s silly to oppose and block something so benign and suburban. I’m sure it elicited the same fears of “transitory” individuals that Dublin was so terrified of. I mean people were opposed to it at the old K-Mart on Bethel and that lies fully in the city of Columbus. Powell is a bedroom community, plain and simple.
March 19, 20223 yr Thing is, there is already miles of subdivision-type development in the vicinity so that aspect is already present in spades. There is already a node there, why spoil it with front parking and offices in converted single story SFH?
May 17, 20223 yr Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center ready to build Powell outpatient campus “Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center is ready to build an outpatient campus in Powell, the fourth of four planned so far. It's the largest economic development project in the suburb's history, City Manager Andrew White said in a release. Medical center administrators will seek trustee approval for $7.4 million in architecture and other professional services to design the size and services at the campus, according to agendas for this week's meetings. The resulting plan would determine the final project cost. The medical center also would request bids for construction manager. Work is expected to start next year, with a goal to open the Powell campus in fall 2025.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/17/ohio-state-wexner-medical-powell-outpatient.html
May 24, 20223 yr Facility at 7171 Sawmill Pkwy in Powell. Design in process but intended to be aligned with the New Albany and Dublin facilities.
June 30, 20222 yr Delaware County: McCammon Park to feature canopy walk, fitness adventure area “A combination of unique natural elements and manufactured features will make McCammon Park in Orange Township a distinctive destination, said Tom Curtin, Preservation Parks of Delaware County executive director. Preservation Parks recently unveiled its master plan for the park, which includes preserving waterways, restoring native habitat on farmland and installing a canopy walk among the trees and an adventure area for climbing, yoga and parkour. The plan is to be phased in over the next several years, Curtin said, as funding becomes available and as adjacent roadwork allows. Part of what is expected to make McCammon Park distinctive is the fact that the parkland is divided into what Curtin and Matthew Simpson, senior park planner, called subareas. The land that was acquired through both donation and purchase is on both sides of both Bale Kenyon and Orange roads.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/06/29/mccammon-park-orange-township-delaware-county-ohio-canopy-walk-fitness-adventure-area/7765707001/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=MobileBelowHomepageFeed-FeedRedesign
September 6, 20222 yr 85 condos planned at North and Shanahan in Orange Township “A developer plans to build 85 condominiums on 24 acres at the northeast corner of North and Shanahan roads in Orange Township. The developer is HM Latitude LLC of Dublin, and the owner is NFMS Properties LLC of Westlake, Ohio. Although it’s zoned residential, the site would require a rezoning from the township to allow both unattached and attached condominiums, township records show. The plan is scheduled for a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 before the township zoning commission.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/09/06/condominium-development-north-and-shanahan-orange-township-delaware-county-ohio/
September 15, 20222 yr It’s taken way longer than I would’ve expected to see more development next to the outlet mall. Kinda surprised it’s residential rather than retail, however. Champion Cos. to build 300 apartments in Delaware County “Champion Cos., a multifamily investment, development and management firm based in Westerville, is developing The District at Berkshire — a 300-unit complex — next to Tanger Outlets mall in Sunbury. The company plans to begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2022, and will be working with a builder partner that has yet to be announced. Amenities at The District will include a community pool, fitness center, dog park and walkways to the outlet mall. The project also will include construction of a new public road off South Wilson Road, which currently services Tanger Outlets. Champion says the apartments and road will serve as a catalyst for future development in the area by opening access to other land zoned development. "This new development will be a first-class community that will add immense value to the area by literally paving the way for future progress,” Champion Chief Investment Officer Brian Hoar said in a news release. “Sunbury, Ohio, is a growing market and we’re excited to build a bellwether community there.”’ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/09/15/champion-companies-sunbury-apartment-community.html
November 23, 20222 yr Liberty Branch Library close to closing book on construction “The holiday season is traditionally brimming with anticipation, but those awaiting the opening of the new Liberty Branch Library may have to wait just a little longer. Delaware County District Library officials, who are now targeting an early-2023 grand opening, are as eager as prospective patrons to see the new library’s doors open. “It’s very exciting and something to really look forward to,” said new DCDL Director Bryan Howard, who succeeded retired director George Needham earlier this fall. “I can’t wait to see the community in the building, using the facility.” Located at the corner of Home and Steitz roads in the Middlebury Crossing development, the new branch is to be a three-floor, 42,000-square-foot library on a 3.7-acre site. All costs associated with the construction, expected to top $14 million, are funded by the 2018 renewal of the DCDL levy.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/11/22/liberty-branch-library-close-to-closing-book-on-construction/69642110007/
December 5, 20222 yr Lots of activity along Wilson Rd from the Tanger Outlets to Galena Rd. Looks like ground could break soon on the Northstar Apartments
December 6, 20222 yr Officials plan for changes in Delaware County traffic "Intel’s new central Ohio semiconductor facility is in close proximity to Delaware County’s southeast corner and is expected to increase traffic in Delaware County. While the bulk of the county’s heavy traffic now travels north and south, Intel can be expected to increase the traffic volume moving east and west. Intel is expected to begin production in 2025 with two factories and 3,000 jobs. As a result, about 30 companies that supply Intel are expected to move nearby, and Intel might add more factories later. Riley said between 15,000 to more than 50,000 people ultimately might work at the location. One of the projects in Riley’s presentation is the planned construction of a four-lane underpass (pictured above) where CSX Transportation, and Norfolk and Southern, railroad tracks cross East Orange Road. If Norfolk and Southern won’t agree to the construction of a temporary atgrade crossing to maintain traffic at the site, Orange Road might have to be closed at least a year between U.S. Route 23 and South Old State Road, Riley said." Other planned projects described were: ● Extension of Green Meadows Drive, connecting the new Home Road extension with the roundabout at Lewis Center and North roads: Construction of the $2.3-million project is expected in October 2023. ● Improvement of the Old State and Hollenback roads intersection, now a four-way stop: “We will be looking at either a traffic signal with turn lanes or a roundabout. We don’t know yet what would be the best alternative, but we will be looking at both." ● Widening Shanahan Road to three lanes between U.S. 23 and North Road: Construction is expected in 2025 or 2026. Riley said the engineer’s office hopes to reach agreements with Orange and Berlin townships on sharing the cost. ● Further extending East Home Road to the north and east, across the CSX and NS railroad tracks and reaching Lewis Center Road: The cost is estimated at $17 million, with construction expected in 2025 or 2026. https://dispatch-oh.newsmemory.com/?token=38f589e4b2b97cbade5ee3e7ea6327c3&cnum=0b7d0e5f-fe67-eb11-9acf-90b11c3bc1f2&fod=1111111STD-0&selDate=20221205&licenseType=paid_subscriber&
December 7, 20222 yr Even Powell wants in on the faux urbanism party! Urban-style mixed-use development could come from building demolition “City Council approved an agreement last month that would see grant funds from the State of Ohio support the demolition project at 35 N. Liberty St., which is currently owned by builder/developer STZ Ventures, LLC, per the Delaware County Auditor’s website. White said the building is scheduled for demolition in the spring and summer of next year. City spokesperson Rolanda Castle said that, following demolition, the site would be available for parking temporarily with the intent to add a mixed-use development on the site and several adjacent properties also owned by the developer. White acknowledged no plan is currently before the city for the site. Zenios Michael Zenios, president and CEO of STZ Ventures, said the company intends to bring a plan to the city in early 2023. Zenios said a development plan has not been finalized, but that the vision is to create a mixed-use area that would include urban-style residential with restaurants and other service businesses.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/12/07/urban-style-mixed-use-development-could-come-from-building-demolition/69706215007/
December 7, 20222 yr 25 minutes ago, amped91 said: Even Powell wants in on the faux urbanism party! Urban-style mixed-use development could come from building demolition “City Council approved an agreement last month that would see grant funds from the State of Ohio support the demolition project at 35 N. Liberty St., which is currently owned by builder/developer STZ Ventures, LLC, per the Delaware County Auditor’s website. White said the building is scheduled for demolition in the spring and summer of next year. City spokesperson Rolanda Castle said that, following demolition, the site would be available for parking temporarily with the intent to add a mixed-use development on the site and several adjacent properties also owned by the developer. White acknowledged no plan is currently before the city for the site. Zenios Michael Zenios, president and CEO of STZ Ventures, said the company intends to bring a plan to the city in early 2023. Zenios said a development plan has not been finalized, but that the vision is to create a mixed-use area that would include urban-style residential with restaurants and other service businesses.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/12/07/urban-style-mixed-use-development-could-come-from-building-demolition/69706215007/ I’m sure it will be mostly parking, but if all the surrounding towns want to build mixed use, I’m here for it. Then later on they can chip in for public transit options
December 8, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, VintageLife said: I’m sure it will be mostly parking, but if all the surrounding towns want to build mixed use, I’m here for it. Then later on they can chip in for public transit options I’m supportive of it too, it just makes me kinda sad seeing all these proposals pop up in the burbs while downtown still has acres and acres of land that could be built up.
December 8, 20222 yr 9 minutes ago, amped91 said: I’m supportive of it too, it just makes me kinda sad seeing all these proposals pop up in the burbs while downtown still has acres and acres of land that could be built up. Eh, downtown is moving along. Some of these outlying cities have to get stuff moving now, or they will miss you. Downtown doesn’t need to rush, and I would rather stuff goes in a little slower. That way it can be better development than just throwing in a bunch of 5 story crap buildings.
December 20, 20222 yr I was on Africa Rd today near 36/37 so i thought I'd go check progress on all the new housing going up off of Fourwinds Drive Honestly can't believe how fast they are putting these up Residential units now basically fill the entire Northlake subdivision area- from near 71 all the way to N 3 Bs & K Rd
January 5, 20232 yr EVE Energy North America to expand in Lewis Center with construction of $5.7 million R&D facility “A global supplier of lithium batteries plans to spend nearly $6 million on a new Central Ohio research and development center. EVE Energy North America will build the R&D facility in Lewis Center, where it is based. The new operation will focus on the testing, design and storage of lithium-ion batteries that are often used to power electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. It will also house a solar-powered liquid cooling energy storage cabinet and help develop the company's new laser welding techniques for battery assembly. A news release from JobsOhio did not provide a construction timeline or specific location for the project. It's also unclear if EVE is moving into an existing building or plans to build something new. Columbus Business First has reached out to the company and JobsOhio, and will update this story as more information becomes available. The company, which licenses and distributes EVE Co. Ltd.'s battery products to various industries and customers across the nation, has an existing facility at 7910 N. Central Drive in Lewis Center. In addition to electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, EVE's products are utilized in the internet of things and consumer electronics. The new R&D center will create 12 jobs, more than doubling the number of employees in Lewis Center. EVE also will invest at least $5.7 million in machinery and equipment, building renovation and construction.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/04/eve-energy-north-america-r-d-center-lewis-center.html Apparently the battery company isn’t a fan of a proposed JEDD tax, however, which could impact their site selection: Possible Orange Township JEDD tax gives company second thoughts “A month after receiving zoning approval to set up a light industrial facility in Orange Township, Eve Energy North America is continuing to conduct a cost analysis to determine if the plan should be completed. Company officials said the analysis is in response to being notified by the township that the facility, which would be in a new building at 7910 North Central Drive, might be included in a joint economic-development district (JEDD), which would subject the business and its employees to an income tax. Township trustees approved the Eve Energy rezoning Dec. 7, when Eve Energy project manager Luke Gallant said that two weeks earlier, the company received a two-sentence notice from the township that its site might be included in a JEDD. "(Eve Energy received) no other information that … we can grow together and there's benefits we could receive in return or anything. We don't know anything about that. So that would all be very welcome for us to review, as well as what benefits from the JEDD could come back to support us," Gallant said. "Otherwise, it's kind of a deal breaker for us, that we're just paying an additional 2.5 percent (in income tax) that was unexpected. … I mean, there's plenty of other places, to be honest, around that we could move (to)."‘ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2023/01/04/possible-orange-township-jedd-tax-gives-company-second-thoughts/69777890007/
March 8, 20232 yr M/I Homes plans 522 new single-family homes near Delaware “The housing development will be dubbed Berlin Farm and located in Berlin Township, a short distance from Olentangy Local School District’s Berlin High School, Berlin Middle School and Cheshire Elementary. “We are excited to share the details of this brand new, amenity-rich community,” Josh Barkan, vice president of land for M/I Homes' Columbus division, said in a media release. Homes at Berlin Farm will start in the $500,000s and range from 1,900 square feet to 3,690 square feet in size. Options will include two-story, multi-level and ranch layouts and craftsman, farmhouse and traditional designs. M/I Homes touted the site's proximity to State Route 36/37 and Interstate 71, as well as the planned Intel Corp. semiconductor facility in New Albany. That $20 billion project is scheduled to open by 2025, creating thousands of jobs in the area.“ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/08/mi-homes-delaware-housing.html
March 9, 20232 yr 22 hours ago, amped91 said: M/I Homes plans 522 new single-family homes near Delaware https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/03/08/mi-homes-delaware-housing.html What's the address/parcel for this? My sister lives nearby so I need to be prepared with actual information for when she complains about property taxes, traffic, etc.
March 9, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Dev said: What's the address/parcel for this? My sister lives nearby so I need to be prepared with actual information for when she complains about property taxes, traffic, etc. Directly across Berlin Station Road from Berlin HS.
March 9, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Dev said: What's the address/parcel for this? My sister lives nearby so I need to be prepared with actual information for when she complains about property taxes, traffic, etc. This is what I saw in the article:
March 16, 20232 yr Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster here. I am considering a move out to Delaware, (currently live in Hilliard). I was just wondering what everyone’s thoughts were on the proposed race track that’s planned to go in off of rt 42? Link here: https://www.delgazette.com/2022/09/28/massive-motorsports-facility-proposed/ The home I am looking at is within about a mile from this proposed track development. This will be my primary residence but I am also looking for the home to appreciate in value over time, hence one of the main reasons I thought Delaware may be an excellent option due to the enormous growth in the county and proximity to Columbus. But this track has me second guessing a little that it may deter development, mainly due to the noise, as well as dust being kicked up from the proposed dirt track that is also planned. Was wondering what you guys think about this? Good thing for Delaware county? Bad thing? Am I looking at this the wrong way and this may spur development in the area? Other automotive related businesses perhaps? I was thinking that stretch of 42 would be perfect for residential or retail development but I think this track would keep any of that kind of development away, again mainly due to noise. Curious to hear your thoughts!
March 16, 20232 yr Tracks actually don't do a good job of keeping people away. See Lime Rock Connecticut, Laguna Seca California and Bridgehampton New York. The people build anyway no matter how long the track has been there then tell the track to shut up. The real estate people don't have to tell them the track is there and people don't do their research before spending $1 million plus on a house. If noise and dust are an issue for you then I would recommend finding somewhere else. Keep in mind though, there have been an enormous amount of proposed race tracks that never happen, make it partway then stop or only stay open 5 years or less.
March 16, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, GCrites80s said: Tracks actually don't do a good job of keeping people away. See Lime Rock Connecticut, Laguna Seca California and Bridgehampton New York. The people build anyway no matter how long the track has been there then tell the track to shut up. The real estate people don't have to tell them the track is there and people don't do their research before spending $1 million plus on a house. If noise and dust are an issue for you then I would recommend finding somewhere else. Keep in mind though, there have been an enormous amount of proposed race tracks that never happen, make it partway then stop or only stay open 5 years or less. Dust? Honestly it would just be noise pollution on the weekends. That’s what I never got about the Arshot development and people in German Village. Goodguys goes on for a solid 10 days at the fairgrounds and I never once heard it on campus which is significantly closer than any GV residence to Cooper Stadium. But then again after seeing the pushback about “The Whale” I’m not shocked.
March 17, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, GCrites80s said: I can't remember if the dirt part was a dirt oval or rallycross. A dirt oval they for sure water and rally cross depending on the style they would as well. So unless your backyard physically backed up to the track the dust would not travel more than a few hundred feet, maybe into the parking area depending on the season.
March 17, 20232 yr 12 hours ago, wpcc88 said: Dust? Honestly it would just be noise pollution on the weekends. That’s what I never got about the Arshot development and people in German Village. Goodguys goes on for a solid 10 days at the fairgrounds and I never once heard it on campus which is significantly closer than any GV residence to Cooper Stadium. But then again after seeing the pushback about “The Whale” I’m not shocked. According to the German Village folks, SPARC would have been Le Mans, 365 days per year.
March 17, 20232 yr 13 hours ago, wpcc88 said: Honestly it would just be noise pollution on the weekends. That’s what I never got about the Arshot development and people in German Village. Goodguys goes on for a solid 10 days at the fairgrounds and I never once heard it on campus which is significantly closer than any GV residence to Cooper Stadium. When Columbus Motor Speedway was still operating, you could hear it in Groveport which is further from Columbus Motor Speedway than German Village is from Cooper Stadium. It certainly wasn't loud enough to be an annoyance but you could certainly hear it at times if you were outside.
March 17, 20232 yr Isn't this Delaware race track supposed to be very high end? Like country club-level initiation fees and dues? Highly doubt it will be obnoxious or a property value killer.
March 18, 20232 yr On 3/17/2023 at 8:40 AM, cbussoccer said: When Columbus Motor Speedway was still operating, you could hear it in Groveport which is further from Columbus Motor Speedway than German Village is from Cooper Stadium. It certainly wasn't loud enough to be an annoyance but you could certainly hear it at times if you were outside. I guess it depends on where in Groveport and where in GV… for the latter it would have to cross over two interstates and Berliner just to get to civilization again. But I’m beating a dead horse, to the OP… I wouldn’t worry about it.
March 18, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, wpcc88 said: I guess it depends on where in Groveport and where in GV… for the latter it would have to cross over two interstates and Berliner just to get to civilization again. But I’m beating a dead horse, to the OP… I wouldn’t worry about it. The center of Groveport and the center of GV are both about the same distances from each respective location. Not to mention 270 runs between Groveport and the old Columbus Motor Speedway location.
March 19, 20232 yr More BJ’s coming to Central Ohio! Construction underway at site of Lewis Center BJ’s Wholesale Club “Construction at the site of Delaware County’s first BJ’s Warehouse Club is underway in Lewis Center. The new store will be located along the east side of U.S. 23, north of the Lewis Center Walmart, south of Orange Road. It will be immediately west of Chiller North.” https://delawareo.com/delaware-county/503483-construction-underway-at-site-of-lewis-center-bjs-wholesale-club/
March 19, 20232 yr I was up on Orange Rd a couple days ago and noticed they've started work on another Sheetz location as well, at the corner of Orange Rd & 23N
March 19, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, CbusOrBust said: I was up on Orange Rd a couple days ago and noticed they've started work on another Sheetz location as well, at the corner of Orange Rd & 23N I certainly hope there are no children’s schools nearby! 😨
March 19, 20232 yr I'd like to see some news this year from ODOT on improvements to 23 to improve flow for through traffic The current configuration simply does not work with ~50 traffic lights and development continuing unabated. At the very least there needs to be some consolidation to major intersections only
March 19, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, amped91 said: I certainly hope there are no children’s schools nearby! 😨 Haha, I didn't even know we were talking about the Gahanna Sheetz Resistance (GSR) on here!
March 19, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, NW24HX said: I'd like to see some news this year from ODOT on improvements to 23 to improve flow for through traffic The current configuration simply does not work with ~50 traffic lights and development continuing unabated. At the very least there needs to be some consolidation to major intersections only This area grew so voraciously and recklessly in the 2000s that it's going to be very tough without cutting off certain businesses. Edited March 19, 20232 yr by GCrites80s
March 19, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: This area grew so voraciously and recklessly in the 2000s that it's going to be very tough without cutting of certain businesses. Tunnel it all the way to Menards haha
April 24, 20232 yr Wtf. These quotes are gross. Housing development in Berkshire Township, Delaware County, to be decided on May 2 ballot “Density perspective has become a contentious issue in central Ohio with the need for more housing, and voters in Berkshire Township, a growing community of about 2,500 in east-central Delaware County, will face a referendum about a proposed housing development on the May 2 primary ballot. "I'm a country girl," Kim Hayes said. "I'm not against development. We welcome new neighbors. All we're asking is that it be done in a responsible way." The development would create more traffic on country roads, create another burden for the Big Walnut School District and would essentially be "transient housing" because of the small lot sizes, she said. "I don't think people really connect with a home where you don't have a decent front yard," said Hayes, whose nearly 5,900-square-foot home sits on about five acres.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2023/04/24/housing-development-in-berkshire-township-delaware-county-to-be-decided-by-may-2-referendum/70131691007/
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