development /tags/development development en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:41:15 GMT 'This can't be more disappointing': Licking County officials frustrated with Intel setbacks /politics-government/2025-07-30/this-cant-be-more-disappointing-licking-county-officials-frustrated-with-intel-setbacks Intel was originally supposed to start production on the plants this year. The facilities are expected to bring 3,000 jobs to the community. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:41:15 GMT /politics-government/2025-07-30/this-cant-be-more-disappointing-licking-county-officials-frustrated-with-intel-setbacks George Shillcock Columbus developer speculates a 'retail resurgence' downtown as population is expected to triple /2025-07-23/columbus-developer-speculates-a-retail-resurgence-downtown-as-population-is-expected-to-triple Columbus Metropolitan Club panelists spoke on how the conversion of office space to retail and residential developments will impact the city's downtown district. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:36:16 GMT /2025-07-23/columbus-developer-speculates-a-retail-resurgence-downtown-as-population-is-expected-to-triple George Shillcock Ohio could lose out on big manufacturers after shift in state budget, economic leaders warn /2025-07-23/ohio-could-lose-out-on-big-manufacturers-after-shift-in-state-budget-economic-leaders-warn A Northeast Ohio economic development leader is raising concerns after the state cut funding for "mega sites" - large areas of land that can be used for development. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:26:44 GMT /2025-07-23/ohio-could-lose-out-on-big-manufacturers-after-shift-in-state-budget-economic-leaders-warn Anna Huntsman Columbus zoning overhaul proposed for half of the city in commercial, industrial areas /politics-government/2025-06-26/columbus-zoning-overhaul-proposed-for-half-of-the-city-in-commercial-industrial-areas Columbus announced its next phase for the Zone-In plan, which seeks to modernize and update its zoning code and land-use policy to encourage development. This next set of parcels include more than 40% of the city, mainly in commercial and industrial areas. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:26:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-26/columbus-zoning-overhaul-proposed-for-half-of-the-city-in-commercial-industrial-areas George Shillcock Tax break referendums could be in limbo as Whitehall council reevaluates housing proposal /politics-government/2025-05-15/tax-break-referendums-in-limbo-as-whitehall-council-reevaluates-housing-proposal Whitehall City Council members decided to reconsider three ordinances related to a citizen-led referendum effort targeting tax breaks for the proposed Fairway Cliffs housing development. Thu, 15 May 2025 17:21:15 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-15/tax-break-referendums-in-limbo-as-whitehall-council-reevaluates-housing-proposal Allie Vugrincic Whitehall residents try for referendum to block tax breaks for proposed housing development /politics-government/2025-05-02/whitehall-residents-try-for-referendum-to-block-tax-breaks-for-proposed-housing-development Whitehall City Council approved tax abatements for Fairway Cliffs last month. Now, hundreds of Whitehall residents are seeking to put referendums on the November ballot. Fri, 02 May 2025 20:18:36 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-02/whitehall-residents-try-for-referendum-to-block-tax-breaks-for-proposed-housing-development Allie Vugrincic Licking County residents monitor air quality ahead of opening of Intel plants, other developments /2025-04-15/licking-county-residents-monitor-air-quality-ahead-of-opening-of-intel-plants-other-developments Ken Apacki, of Granville, is starting with 24 monitors that will establish a baseline for the air quality before Intel's chip plant and other manufacturers come online. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-04-15/licking-county-residents-monitor-air-quality-ahead-of-opening-of-intel-plants-other-developments Allie Vugrincic Development and keeping the rural feel of central Ohio /show/all-sides/2025-04-15/appropriate-development-and-keeping-the-rural-feel-of-central-ohio We’ll talk about conservation efforts that are underway to maintain the rural character of central Ohio. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-04-15/appropriate-development-and-keeping-the-rural-feel-of-central-ohio Challenges around development in Columbus /show/all-sides/2025-03-28/challenges-around-development-in-columbus On this edition of All Sides, we’ll talk about the increase in lawsuits related to denied developments in the suburbs and changes happening in Columbus. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-28/challenges-around-development-in-columbus Amid uncertainty, Licking County residents say New Albany Intel plant delay isn't so bad /2025-03-27/amid-uncertainty-licking-county-residents-say-new-albany-intel-plant-delay-isnt-so-bad In a statement to ÍøÆØºÚÁÏ, Intel said it remains "fully committed to Ohio and the Silicone Heartland project." The project is estimated to cost around $28 billion. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-03-27/amid-uncertainty-licking-county-residents-say-new-albany-intel-plant-delay-isnt-so-bad Allie Vugrincic