Worthington Together - Worthington, Ohio

Why Worthington's draft comprehensive plan keeps landing on redevelopment - the fiscal math of a landlocked city where 93 percent of residents work elsewhere, offices generate revenue, houses cost money, and only 63 undeveloped acres remain.

The draft comprehensive plan pairs a 2,000-unit demand estimate with two blunt constraints, directs large projects to five opportunity areas, and proposes trading density caps for design standards on missing-middle housing.

The 190-page draft that will guide Worthington's next 10-15 years, from a 1971 zoning code rewrite to five redevelopment areas with heights up to 10 stories and a 1,300-unit housing target. Public comment opens July 23 before the Municipal Planning Commission.

Wilson Bridge could see 6-10 stories, 1033 High Street gets a park concept amid ongoing litigation, Old Worthington stays 1-3 stories, South High absorbs pressure from Columbus rezoning, and the Northeast holds its employment-first line.

The comprehensive planning process enters its third and final engagement round, with an in-person open house May 13, a virtual meeting May 20, and an online survey open through June 3.

City Council unanimously approves contract amendment to fund expanded community engagement for the comprehensive plan update, despite opposition from some residents

A Worthington Pulse analysis of the "What Worthington Residents Treasure Most" survey answers.

Community committee presents concepts for redeveloping the former Anthem site, City Hall area, and surrounding properties

Planning what's next for High Street, Wilson Bridge, and Worthington's fiscal future

Multiple council members respond to reports of unofficial materials distributed at last week's comprehensive plan workshop, emphasizing the importance of transparent and inclusive community engagement.

Expert panel discusses fiscal responsibility, strategic growth, and Worthington's future

The October 1 speaker series for Worthington Together featured insights from 3 communities on creating distinctive, economically vibrant communities

The Worthington Together speaker series featured housing expert Michael Wilkos and community Q&A on regional housing challenges