An area of focus brought to the City’s attention thanks to the work of Equal UA, is a strong desire to explore options for the advancement of the community as a place that is welcoming, cohesive and inclusive. To help…
At last night’s Council Conference Session, City Council formally concluded its search for the new Upper Arlington City Manager, appointing and entering into an employment agreement with Steven R. Schoeny. Mr. Schoeny will assume his new role at the City…
After launching our new City logo in 2019, we would like your help selecting a new design for our community’s flag. Two options have been developed following extensive discussion and research on what design considerations make for a successful—and memorable—city…
The Big Table, a project of The Columbus Foundation, is a day of community building through conversations designed to strengthen and connect communities. Upper Arlington has participated as a community for each of the past 3 years and will once…
You know you’re an active Upper Arlington citizen when you’ve undergone some of our community involvement rites of passage. If you’ve ever “Walked” or donned a gold jacket for the UA Civic Association, you’re involved. If you’ve sat on a…
The Upper Arlington Library and Upper Arlington Community Foundation have partnered for several years now on the increasingly popular Upper Arlington Author Series, bringing writers of national and international fame to our community. For 2019, event organizers are excited to…
The U.S. flag’s history and the proper etiquette for the retirement of a U.S. Flag are sometimes misunderstood or not practiced. In 2018, local Eagle Scout Joseph Piccininni wanted to help raise awareness to these issues, putting together a plan…
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been busy addressing key recommendations that emerged from the 2018 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan, with a focus on using information from residents as we plan park improvements and service delivery enhancements. One…
Upper Arlington knows how to put on an Independence Day celebration. Who needs Red, White, and Boom when the Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) plans a parade, evening festival and an incredible firework display to remember right here in our…
A strong desire by many in our community—heard loud and clear by City Council and the Administration—is to revisit the issue of inadequate indoor recreation and community gathering space. Most notably, in a statistically valid survey conducted as part of…
At a February 2019 retreat, City Council developed a strategic plan and organizational goals for the coming one-to-two years. This included the vision statement: “Upper Arlington’s community pride, thoughtful planning, collaborative approach, and financial stability are the cornerstones of our…
With UA’s favorite day of the year just around the corner, we have some useful information to share with the community. Block Parties If your neighborhood is planning to host a block party on the Fourth of July, the deadline…
Following an eight-year dispute process, the City of Upper Arlington has prevailed in its efforts to preserve the professional office complex on Arlington Centre Boulevard currently owned by Tree of Life Christian Schools for commercial use only. After the City…
The City of Upper Arlington is seeking applications from qualified professionals for the position of City Manager. Ideal candidates will have outstanding interpersonal and communications skills plus a proven track record of success in the public sector and will be…
At a retreat in February, City Council developed a strategic plan and organizational goals for the coming one-to-two years, with Resolution 5-2019 passed by Council in April to formalize the City’s priorities in the months ahead. As part of this…