Plans for the City’s 2022 Capital Improvement Program indicate the year will be another busy one for construction projects. Read on for a summary of what’s on the schedule: Street Reconstruction Program Street reconstruction projects are comprised of full pavement replacement, new curb and gutter and new driveway approaches. For 2022, the following streets are scheduled for this extensive maintenance…
The City is preparing to begin the detailed design process for the Upper Arlington Community Center, with plans for seeking City Council authorization to contract with the preferred design team on August 23. In true UA fashion, this process will include plenty of opportunities for resident involvement and we encourage you to watch for updates in the weeks ahead. As…
As various trends brought about by smartphone apps sweep across the nation, the impacts—both positive and negative—aren’t always apparent at the onset. In the case of private home and apartment short-term rentals—which have been on the rise in the Central Ohio region—a review of this trend in 2018-2019 ultimately resulted in the City’s decision to uphold the prohibition of this…
Entities wishing to go door-to-door attempting to sell residents a good or service, or to solicit other donations must first secure a Peddling/Solicitation Permit from the City. The following set of guidelines and requirements apply: Any organization wishing to go door-to-door at private residences in Upper Arlington in order to sell a good or service or to solicit donations of…
The beauty and quality of UA’s homes and neighborhoods are a source of pride for residents. As the homes have aged and Upper Arlington’s desirability as a premier residential community remains strong, some property owners choose to invest in major home additions or to raze the old and invest in a new-build home that better meets their needs. In recent…
Each year, approximately 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital setting in the United States. Nearly 90% of these events prove fatal and the chance of survival decreases by 10% with every passing minute without CPR. In an effort to make every second county, the Fire Division has a partnership with PulsePoint, a mobile app that empowers everyday citizens to…
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, the City celebrated completion of the Veterans Plaza improvements project by hosting a Dedication Ceremony in partnership with the Upper Arlington Historical Society. In addition to renovating the existing Veterans memorials, the completed Veterans Plaza – made possible through a $200,000 State grant and more than $120,000 in private donations coordinated through the Upper Arlington…
The Water Quality Partner Program is a stormwater-specific pledge program that is designed to share information on how businesses can reduce pollution in local streams and rivers. Small everyday behaviors can be deadly to our water systems and the Water Quality Partnership was launched to help local businesses avoid stormwater pollution complaints and municipalities reach their targeted outreach goals. The…
Ohio Special Election Details Polls are open 6:30 am-7:30 pm, on Tuesday, May 4 Check Your Polling Location – If you are planning to vote in person on Tuesday and you want to double check your polling location, we recommend using the Ohio Secretary of State Voter Search tool, which can be accessed here: My Voter Information – Voter Search…
This year, Safety.com–an industry leader in safety services and products–put together a list of the top 10 Safest Cities in Ohio using crime report statistics from the FBI Crime Report, Gun Violence Archive, U.S. Census Bureau, Insurance Journal and America Health Rankings to deliver a comprehensive list. On this list, Safety.com ranked Upper Arlington as the 2nd safest city in…