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.
Economic Development - Worthington, Ohio
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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.
Council unanimously approved a venture grant for OPOC.us, a 25-year Worthington employer that has committed to keep its existing 200 jobs and add up to 375 more over the next seven years. The grant is structured to pay only as the company hires.
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