Here is news coverage of the meeting for Continued West Side Columbus Development held yesterday at Haydocy Buick GMC.
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2012/12/05/columbus-westside-facelift-parks-paths.html
COLUMBUS, Ohio - After months of
research, a group of OSU students made their final pitch on Wednesday
for real life solutions to problems lingering on the west side of
Columbus.
“The quality and well-being of people is very important, obviously in
the west side. Currently, the west side has about 5.2 acres per 1000
people and Columbus deems it adequate green space to have 5.5 acres; and
so they have a deficiency there,” said OSU senior Daniel Yontz.
They said that deficiency can be corrected by by taking advantage of a
new bike path that's already in the works over the next few years, and
ultimately, more green space.
The trail itself will follow the rail road tracks, which are close to Columbus’ casino.
Jody Dzuranin, with Consider Biking, is ready to see a completed path on the west side.
“So, this is a key section that will welcome people in to Franklin County,” said Dzuranin.
She's excited about the 325 mile trail, which will eventually connect southwest to north east Ohio.
“So there would be recreational trails and then maybe the bike hub,” said Dzuranin.
Now she, along with students, park enthusiasts, and city officials are envisioning its ripple effect.
They plan to capitalize on yet another catalyst for the west side's growth.
The group said green space and trails can increase home value, attract home buyers and boost people’s health.
