Architectural Review Board - Worthington, Ohio

Crawford Hoying's West Wilson Bridge redevelopment gets its first public hearing and is tabled, ten residents make traffic the night's main subject, and the July 23 meeting is reserved entirely for public comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan.

Elford Development wants to rezone a 20.4-acre slice of the former Harding Hospital campus for 246 apartments. A plain-language guide to what's actually in the plan: the units, the workforce housing, the emergency-only access, the Rush Run protection, and the fee the developer wants waived.

The Municipal Planning Commission tabled Crawford Hoying's 17.6-acre mixed-use proposal for West Wilson Bridge Road on July 9. Ten residents spoke — most in support — and nearly all of them talked about traffic.

Twenty-seven residents spoke at the June 25 hearing on Elford Development's 246-unit Boundless apartment plan. Who was in the room, what they argued, and why one evening of testimony may not speak for all of Worthington.

The Planning Commission recommended Elford Development's 246-unit Boundless apartment rezoning to City Council over heavy neighborhood opposition, plus a new pediatric dental office and a Northeast Area Plan correction.

Compass Infrastructure Group concluded that Elford's 246-unit Boundless apartments would have a "negligible" effect on the SR-161 and Proprietors Road intersection. A look at what the study measured, what it found, and the objections residents raised on June 25.

A golf-simulator lounge called The Birdie House is coming to the former Worthington thrift store space on North High Street, a packed June 25 meeting brings the Elford/Boundless 246-unit apartment vote and Crawford Hoying's West Wilson Bridge first look, and new property values are landing in mailboxes.

The American Legion at 700 Morning Street moves toward Veterans Memorial zoning, a detail shop is cleared on East Granville Road, and Worthington Schools will demolish a 1957 maintenance compound behind Evening Street Elementary.

Sign approvals for Worthington businesses and a new bookstore with coffee bar coming to 661 High Street.

The board approved the new restaurant's sign, outdoor seating, and conditional use permit for the new Wolfs Ridge at Worthington Inn.

City staff presents details of the recently adopted workforce housing program targeting mixed-use developments along commercial corridors with property tax abatements tied to affordability and payroll requirements

Summary of the ARB/MPC meeting featuring the workforce housing tax abatement program, plus a BZA update on the Worthington Pools renovation

Elford Real Estate presents plans for mixed-income apartment complex on former Harding Hospital property; MPC tables application pending traffic study

The board discussed a proposed 246-unit apartment development at the Boundless site, approved signs for Fired Up Pizza and a new fitness studio.

Popular shopping center at Dublin-Granville Road receives approval for complete renovation following earlier fire

After months of planning and revisions, the beloved bakery receives the green light for its new building design and conditional use permit

Linworth Center renovation moves forward after fire damage; Mrs. Goodman's Bakery secures final approvals for new High Street location

ARB meeting updates including medical offices on Wilson Bridge Road and Mrs. Goodman's Bakery expansion

The Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of Ohio (DECO) seeks approval for a modern medical office development at 127-145 E. Wilson Bridge Road

The beloved Worthington bakery seeks approval for a new Cape Cod-style building at 1012 High Street featuring board and batten siding

Wilson Bridge Corridor development sparks debate over traffic access, design compliance, and residential impacts

Updates on pool renovation approval and Wilson Bridge Corridor development

Architectural Review Board approves comprehensive redesign of outdoor pool complex with new facilities and amenities