Public Health, Public Space: Parks are “an Essential Business”

Written by David Robinson on May 21, 2020. Posted in City Identity, City Services, Comprehensive Plan, History, Parks/Greenspace, Public Events, Public Health, Public Safety, Sustainability, UMCH

A recent Urban Land Institute—Columbus webinar, featuring a presentation by MKSK, titled "Parks are an Essential Business," deserves a wide audience here in Worthington. MKSK, the reader may… Continue Reading

Public ethics: Allegation and resignation

Written by David Robinson on May 8, 2020. Posted in City Council, Ethics

A little over two weeks ago, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a legal complaint against City Council Member Doug Smith, alleging misuse of charitable funds. The complaint alleged that…

Status of state of emergency, health stats, origins of social distancing: Notes on Worthington and Covid-19

Written by David Robinson on May 5, 2020. Posted in City Council, City Services, Household Impact, Public Health, Public Safety

What follows is a series of notes (and links) on several different aspects of Covid-19 and our life in Worthington. Some, none, or all of these topics may interest the reader: origins of social…

Colonial Hills Elementary: Six Questions for the BOE meeting, 4.27.20

Written by David Robinson on April 26, 2020. Posted in City Identity, Harding, Parks/Greenspace, public schools, Schools, Sustainability, Zoning

As a parent of two kids who attend Colonial Hills Elementary (grades 2 and 3), I've been closely following the discussions about a possible relocation of their school. I’ve sent a set of…

Ohio Health and Worthington amidst covid-19

Written by David Robinson on April 5, 2020. Posted in City Budget, City Identity, Household Impact, Local Business, MPC/ARB, Parks/Greenspace, UMCH, Zoning

Dear Reader,

I freely admit that it is hard—and maybe not even sensible or proper—to think about anything other than covid-19 at this time. Preservation of life, and the life we love, make all…