The City of Upper Arlington proudly welcomes Officer Ricardo Felix and Officer Alexia Gorsuch to the Upper Arlington Police Division. Both recently graduated from the Columbus Police Training Academy as part of the 144th Recruit Class on July 12, 2024. During their rigorous 30-week training, both officers mastered crucial skills from patrol procedures to emergency medical care. Their training also…
6-9 pm, Thursday, July 18 Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road UA Parks & Rec invites you to embrace the spirit of summer by joining us for Party on the Plaza, on the evening of Thursday, July 18 at the Municipal Services Center “point,” on Tremont and Kenny roads. Enjoy a fun evening packed with fantastic live music, delicious food,…
The City’s Police Division received an uptick in calls about stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles over the Fourth of July holiday. No doubt community members were focused on their holiday plans with family and friends and paying less attention to the simple steps everyone can take to help keep their valuables safe. Here are some reminders that we all…
Since 2014, the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District’s Water Quality Partner Program has been helping local businesses understand and implement stormwater best practices, ensuring that their business protocols comply with local and state requirements. Specifically, the program was developed to help businesses that are too small to have compliance professionals on staff. By taking the Water Quality Partner Pledge,…
The Envision Henderson corridor planning process has wrapped up its initial round of community and stakeholder engagement. Through dozens of live and online meetings, the planning team gathered more than 700 comments from 400 unique participants. The focus of the feedback ranged from assessments of the corridor’s current condition to ideas for future improvements. The planning team, including MKSK and…
Upper Arlington City Council recently approved making amendments to the City’s non-discrimination ordinance to include source of income protections for housing rentals. Ordinance 38-2024, which takes effect mid-July, updates relevant sections of Chapter 525 – Unlawful Discriminatory Practices – of the City’s Code of Ordinances. This new provision prohibits landlords from discriminating against renters who rely on income sources other…
It’s no secret that UA knows how to put on an incredible Independence Day celebration, thanks to the hard work of the all-volunteer UA Civic Association (UACA). With this year’s theme – Back in Black and Gold, featuring Margie Pizzuti, a longtime community service leader as the Parade Grand Marshal – the community’s Fourth of July traditions are not to…
After many months of construction, the exterior of the Bob Crane Community Center is transforming into the design team's vision, as depicted by the series of renderings we've shared previously. The terracota tiles - arguably the most distinctive design feature of the facility - are being installed, a phase in the construction process that will bring much of the building…
To date, Devon Pool improvements have focused on replacing the service buildings and upgrades to the main pool and diving well, and now it’s time to consider options for the toddler pool. The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has selected MSA Design to undertake a design process that is about to begin, and in true UA-style, the first phase includes…
By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
The second of two semi-annual utility invoices from the City for 2024 was recently mailed to UA households. These invoices include the Solid Waste fee, the Stormwater Utility fee, and in some cases a Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. The deadline for payments is July 26. The Stormwater Utility fee helps to defray the costs of our City’s deteriorating storm drainage…
By Battalion Chief Chris Moore UA Fire Division As the warm weather invites us to dive into the cool waters of swimming pools, it’s crucial to remember that safety should always come first. Whether you're enjoying a backyard pool or a community aquatic center, following essential safety guidelines can prevent accidents and ensure a fun experience for everyone. Key Safety…
After transitioning the terms of its various Boards and Commissions to occur within the same timeframe each year, City Council recently voted to confirm a slate of appointments and reappointments, per the following: Board of Tax Review: Edward Bernert, Dr. Ann Gabriel Board of Zoning and Planning: Shannon Tolliver (reappointment), Marianne Mitchell (reappointment), Richard Todd Boyer City Tree Commission: JP…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and it’s a time when we see a marked increase in residents out walking with their dogs. It’s also a time when we typically receive an increase in complaints about negative encounters with dogs running loose in the parks. While dog owners have every right to enjoy our…
The City of Upper Arlington is moving forward with the next phase of the Redding Road resurfacing project budgeted for 2025 that includes new pavement surface and spot curb replacement. The need to reconfigure the area between Fishinger Road and Zollinger Road stemmed from concerns over speeding and safety as well as a desire to add multimodal options. To address…