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March 5, 2024 in Awards

Placemaking: City of Dublin Riverside Crossing Park

Placemaking – City of Dublin – Riverside Crossing Park

Riverside Crossing Park is in the heart of Dublin, Ohio.  It is a greenspace created with nature’s beauty, innovative design, and community spirit.  Following a comprehensive public engagement process spanning from 2013-2016, the park design was made with a desire in mind for increased access to the Scioto River and natural parkland.  The impact of Riverside Crossing Park extends beyond its borders and has spurred multi-million-dollar private investments that benefit residents and businesses alike.  It is a living example of how placemaking can bridge communities, nurture nature, create opportunities for health and wellness and shape a brighter future for all.

 

March 1, 2024 in AwardsMember Updates

Delaware City Manager Tom Homan Recognized for Career Achievement

Career Achievement – Tom Homan, City of Delaware

Thomas Homan has been Delaware City Manager since 1999. As the City Manager, Tom has oversight of a full-service city, which includes police, fire, a municipal airport, and a water and wastewater utility. A graduate of both Michigan State University’s James Madison College and New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.  Homan previously held positions in Connecticut and New York prior to joining the City of Delaware, Ohio.  He is an accredited member of ICMA, has been an ICMA Member for 40 years and was the Co-Chair of the 2022 ICMA Conference Committee hosted in Columbus.  Under his leadership, the City has received many regional and national awards for its quality of services.  Delaware is a two-time Ohio Magazine Best Hometown, a Money Magazine Top 50 Best Places to Live in America and boasts a national-honored downtown recognized by the American Planning Association.

March 5, 2024 in Awards

Redevelopment Projects: City of Norwood Factory 52

Redevelopment Projects – City of Norwood – Factory 52

Factory 52 opened in 2023 and is a multi-phase 20 acre mixed use development of the former US Playing Card Factory in Norwood Ohio.  The phased development has now completed its $100+ million Phase I A, and has broken ground on the $25 million Phase I B.  This development includes a food hall, pickleball facilities, two breweries, an ice cream shop, small store fronts, a dog park, concert space and more than 200 residential units.  Several historic structures were saved during the redevelopment of this project.  The project also saved and refurbished the historic and iconic clock tower.

February 12, 2024 in Uncategorized

Ohio Department of Development

The Ohio Department of Development works to support communities and private companies in revitalizing local properties and creating opportunities for improvements. Through its energy programs, businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, schools and local governments receive assistance to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency – resulting in lower energy costs.

Caroline Johnstone
Energy Programs Manager, Office of Energy and Environment
614-387-0218
[email protected]

Ohio Dept. of Development Website

February 8, 2024 in Uncategorized

Wessler Engineering

Wessler Engineering is a civil and environmental engineering firm specializing in wastewater, drinking water and stormwater projects providing services ranging from master planning and design to construction administration and asset management plans. Founded in 1975 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, we have offices in Carmel, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Northwest Indiana, and West Lafayette and Bluffton and Grove City, Ohio.

Wessler Engineering is focused on developing and maintaining our clients’ loyalty and trust by providing the highest quality of service and treating our clients as an extension of our family.

Eric Davis
Wessler Engineering, Inc.
567-601-0673 Direct
[email protected]

Wessler Engineering Website

February 10, 2024 in New Members

Thomas Sheridan: Hudson

Thomas became the City Manager in Hudson in 2023 after serving as the City Engineer and Assistant City Manager in Hudson since 2008.

February 4, 2024 in Uncategorized

MinuteMen

The MinuteMen Family of Companies offers a human resource platform for companies of all
sizes. MinuteMen provides staffing, payroll, tax administration, 401K, HRIS software,
recruitment, unemployment claims administration, and workers’ compensation management.
MinuteMen is one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States and
serves over 40,000 companies across multiple states. Founded in 1968, MinuteMen is family
owned and operated with headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Wendy Sergent
Manager of Employer Services
888-644-6266
[email protected]

MinuteMen Website

February 8, 2024 in New Members

Tyler Roark: Centerville

Tyler joins OCMA as the Finance Director in Centerville, a role that he has filled since 2019. Prior to working in Centerville, Tyler worked from 2013 – 2019 for the City of Hamilton, Ohio.