Over the past year, the Community Relations Committee (CRC) has been expanding its programming and identifying existing opportunities for helping to advance UA as a welcoming community for all who live here, work here or for those who are just visiting our community. UA Welcome Series The CRC Welcome Series was launched earlier this fall, bringing together various community groups…
Following an extensive review and community engagement process earlier this year to explore the merits of offering the community a new electric aggregation program, City Council unanimously approved moving forward with this initiative in September. Since that time, the City has joined the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), an entity that serves approximately 30 communities across Ohio, with a…
Swim & Racquet Club & Advent Lutheran Church Tuesday, November 14 Please be advised that the 52nd CST Ohio Army National Guard will be in Upper Arlington conducting a training exercise on Tuesday, November 14. They will be conducting the exercises at the Swim and Racquet Club and Advent Lutheran Church on Kenny Road. Signage is in place to give…
At the November 13 City Council Meeting, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department shared the construction bid results for a series of Northam Park improvements, following an extensive study and design process. Council is expected to vote on the recommendation at its November 20 Meeting, which begins at 7 pm, at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. The City’s…
View the Proposed 2024 Supplemental Budget Here In the fall of each odd-numbered year, the Administration and City Council revisit and revise our plans for the second half of the City’s two-year budget, in preparation for the New Year. While much of the detailed work already took place last fall when we first developed our 2023-2024 Municipal Program of Services…
Notice of Extended Construction Hours Wednesday, November 8, Weather Permitting A heads up that construction activities at the Bob Crane Community Center will begin at approximately 4 am on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, to accommodate a significant concrete pour at the site. Every effort will be made to reduce lighting and noise impacts on the surrounding area. Work…
The November 2023 edition of Columbus Monthly Magazine is showcasing the Upper Arlington community with a special section that highlights why this is such a transformative time for our community. From the City’s perspective, we are continuing to reinvest in our streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities at record levels, and recently began construction on the Bob Crane Community Center…
The Halloween decorations adorning homes in UA each year hold their own against the Christmas holidays. From houses covered in eerie cobwebs to porches decorated with jack-o-lanterns, gravestones in front yards to flying witches hanging from trees, by the time Beggar’s Night actually rolls around, children are practically dying with anticipation to put on their costumes and head out for…
Each year, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) hosts a series of collection days in partnership with local communities, enabling residents to safely rid their home of unwanted household hazardous wastes. Two dates are on the horizon: 8 am-1 pm, Saturday, September 23 – 3226 Kingston Avenue in Grove City 8 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 7 – Westerville…
5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center A UA Civic Association tradition from when the community was first developing has been taken off the shelf and reformatted for today’s residents. Neighbors Night Out promises a fun evening for the family, while also serving as a “welcome mat” for newer members of our community, so that they can meet their neighbors, and…
This is a transformative time in UA, with our community’s stakeholders working collectively toward a vibrant future. The City is continuing to reinvest in our streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities at record levels, and recently began construction on the Bob Crane Community Center – a much anticipated facility that will transform the health, wellness and gathering opportunities available to…
A heads up that the OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon will be taking to the streets on the morning of Sunday, August 6. This event, which will benefit the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, has been expanded in 2023, with a significant portion of the half marathon passing through UA. To accommodate the run, a series of temporary parking…
Throughout the month of August, the Upper Arlington Historical Society is celebrating the homes in our community that are at least 100 years old, through its Homes of History Month program. There are approximately 330 qualifying homes in Upper Arlington, and more than 200 homeowners are participating by placing a Century Home sign in their front yard. The homes included…
Neighbors Night Out 5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center Parking Lot The Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) has been hosting many of the community’s most beloved family-friendly events for as long as anyone can remember. From the Fourth of July parade and evening festival with fireworks, to the Golden Bear Scare and Christmas in the Park programming, it’s all…
6-8 pm, Tuesday, August 1 St. Agatha’s parking lot off Northam Road The Upper Arlington Police Division is excited to host its first National Night Out event, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, from 6- 8 pm at St. Agatha’s parish on Northam Road. Join division representatives to enjoy an evening of fun activities and camaraderie. Activities planned include a chance…