Worthington Steel: Reality Check

Written by David Robinson on July 18, 2025. Posted in Affordability, City Budget, City Identity, City Services, Good Governance, Local Business, Parks/Greenspace

The topic of Worthington Enterprises and Worthington Steel was discussed briefly at Council last Monday night, in the context of next year’s city budget. I offer some facts below on the topic,…

Housing is on Council’s Agenda, Monday, July 14, 2025

Written by David Robinson on July 13, 2025. Posted in Affordability, City Council, City Identity, City Services, Household Impact, Public Health, Sustainability

Housing proposals and housing strategies will be on Council’s agenda again tomorrow night, as a follow-up to the discussion we had early last month (June 9, 2025).

As background, here’s a…

Escalating Costs Projected for Pool Redevelopment

Written by David Robinson on July 6, 2025. Posted in City Budget, City Council, City Services, Good Governance, Household Impact

At Monday’s meeting (last item on the agenda), City Manager Stewart will report on escalating cost projections for the pool redevelopment. The projected cost increases are in the millions of…

Join us: No Kings Day, a Day of National Affirmation

Written by David Robinson on June 13, 2025. Posted in City Identity, Good Governance, History, Public Safety

Dear Reader,

If you read my blogposts on a regular basis, you know that the focus is on life in Worthington, Ohio. Out of necessity, this post is different. Yes, it is still about life in…

Our Community, Our Plan: Letter to the Consultant, Prior to the “Launch”

Written by David Robinson on June 10, 2025. Posted in City Council, City Identity, Comprehensive Plan, Ethics, Good Governance, MPC/ARB, Parks/Greenspace, UMCH, Zoning

Dear Reader,

As you may know, our City is undertaking a rewrite of its primary land-use document, called the Comprehensive Plan. This document will guide the full range of land-use considerations…