25-95 Resolution
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VISIONING PROCESS REPORT !
OF THE DUBLIN COMMUNITY PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is in the process of updating the 1988 Community Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Planning Division has conducted several public workshops to
solicit citizens' input and ideas for Dublin's future; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council appointed a sixteen member Steering Committee
to represent the community as a whole in guiding the Community Plan process; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee has worked to summarize the common themes that
emerged from the community workshops into principles and goal statements; and
WHEREAS, the Visioning Process Report will serve as a benchmark in forming
Community Plan policy decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
Visioning Process Report on January 4. 1996;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, 7 of the elected members concurring that:
SECTION 1: That the document entitled Community Plan Visioning Process Report and
dated December 12, 1995 be accepted as the fundamental policy basis for the Dublin
Community Plan.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the
earliest period allowed by law.
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Sponsor: Planning Director and Steering Committee
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Dublin City Council
FROM: Community Plan Steering Committee
DATE: December 14, 1995
SUBJECT: Amendment of Resolution 25-95 and Submission of Visioning Process
Report
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Enclosed is the Visioning Process Report dated December 12, 1995 which retitles and
updates the Visioning Report dated September 12, 1995.
The principles and goal statements remain the most important components of the report.
They form the underlying basis for development of the Community Plan. These
statements form the skeleton of the entire process and reflect the broadest public input
derived through the community workshops. The principles and goal statements are a
direct result of the workshop process.
Please note that Vision Statement information (page seven and other references) has been
deleted from the report. A Vision Statement, as a representation of the community's
collective imagination (if it is to be included in the Community Plan), will be developed
at the end of the Steering Committee's work. It would be a culmination of the process.
The Steering Committee respectfully requests Council's adoption of the Visioning Process
Report. It is vital to receive acceptance of the principles and goal statements before
moving forward. Please consider that, at this step, the ideas expressed in each statement
are more critical than the words chosen to express them. Each may be refmed through
subcommittee work in the months ahead.
Adoption by City Council of the report will permit the Steering Committee to move
forward with subcommittee work on Issue Chapters. The principles and goal statements
will serve as benchmarks through that process. Each Issue Chapter will provide specific
recommendations which correspond to the community's vision.
Resolution 25-95 has been amended to reflect the changes mentioned. The Steering
Committee requests that it be scheduled for third reading by Council on January 8, 1996.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Fierce, Interim Project Manager at 761-
6550. Thank you for your consideration.
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Visioning Process Report
Dublin Community Plan
Dublin Planning Division
Dublin, Ohio
December 12, 1995
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City of Dublin
City Council Facilitators (Continued)
Joel Campbell Mayor ./ Katheryn Epp
Denise Franz King Vice Mayor ./ Cathy Erickson
Cathy Boring Larry Frimerman
Chuck Kranstuber Kris Hess
Judi Stillwell ./ Ted Ingalls
A.C. Strip Tom McCash
Peter Zawaly Dick Rauh
Becky Saylor
Planning Commission Marian Vance
Dick Rauh Chair
Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher Vice Chair City Administration
John Ferrara ./ Tim Hansley City Manager
Warren Fishman ./ Terry Foegler, AICP Assistant City
George Peplow Manager/Director of Development
Daniel Sutphen
Peter Zawaly Council Representative Planning Division
./ Indicates Steering Committee Member Bobbie Clarke Planning Director
Vince Papsidero, AICP Senior Planner
Lisa Fierce Planner
Steering Committee Tom Rubey Planner
David King Chair Mary Newcomb Graduate Landscape
Edith Driscoll Vice Chair Architect
Michael A. Baker Dave Marshall Development Review
Jessie Evert Specialist
Kathy Gardner Ken Johnstone Community Planner
Patrick Grabill Libby Farley Secretary
Robert W. Hughes
Elaine Kehoe American Communities
Morton O'Kelly Partnership
Myron T erlecky Jamie Greene, AICP, Director, Karlsberger
Larry G. Vance Planning
Gianni Longo President, Urban Initiatives
Facilitators Robert McNulty Executive Director, Partners
Bill Andrews for Livable Communities
Tammy Brown
Anne Clarke LDR International
Uri P. Avin, AICP Principal
Jane Dembner Planner
Visioning Process Report
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Contents
Introduction 1
Visioning Process 3
Mission Statement 5
Principles 6
Goal Statements 10
Themes 13
Ideas 19
Appendix 33
A. Student Art Competition 34
B. Student Essay Competition 36
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Introduction
The word vision is defined in Webster's dictionary as an object of imagination and perhaps
that definition best describes the process and importance placed on visioning as it relates
to the Dublin Community Plan. The City is continuing on its journey of building a
community and having a vision based on the community's collective imagination is an
excellent starting point.
This vision is important because without a vision based on community-defined values and
priorities, the plan may not adequately address the community's needs. The future
successful implementation of the plan is dependent on this relationship. The community
must feel a sense of ownership and contribution for the plan to be successful.
This document presents the initial vision that will be guiding preparation of a new
Community Plan. That vision has been developed by the Community Plan Steering
Committee based on input from Dublin residents, who participated in several community
workshops in late 1994. These workshops were designed to foster a creative environment
in which participants identified those values and characteristics to which Dublin should
strive.
This document presents the policy basis for the Dublin Community Plan. It is represented
as a series of interconnected components which together reflect the essence of Dublin's
future direction. The components, which are a hierarchy, are: mission statement,
principles, goal statements and policies.
. mission statement - serves as the City's broadest public policy foundation.
. principles - serve as policy directives which transcend and interconnect specific
areas, such as land use and transportation.
. goal statements - serve as policy directives for detailed areas, such as community
facilities and housing.
. po6cies - serve as the Plan's recommendations.
This structure will serve as the outline for the Community Plan's policy chapter. The
following chart depicts this hierarchy:
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Introduction
The word vision is defined in Webster's dictionary as an object of imagination and perhaps
that definition best describes the process and importance placed on visioning as it relates
to the Dublin Community Plan. The City is continuing on its journey of building a
community and having a vision based on the community's collective imagination is an
excellent starting point.
This vision is important because without a vision based on community-defined values and
priorities, the plan may not adequately address the community's needs. The future
successful implementation of the plan is dependent on this relationship. The community
must feel a sense of ownership and contribution for the plan to be successful.
This document presents the initial vision that will be guiding preparation of a new
Community Plan. That vision has been developed by the Community Plan Steering
Committee based on input from Dublin residents, who participated in several community
workshops in late 1994. These workshops were designed to foster a creative environment
in which participants identified those values and characteristics to which Dublin should
strive.
This document presents the policy basis for the Dublin Community Plan. It is represented
as a series of interconnected components which together reflect the essence of Dublin's
future direction. The components, which are a hierarchy, are: mission statement,
principles, goal statements and policies.
. mission statement - serves as the City's broadest public policy foundation.
. principles - serve as policy directives which transcend and interconnect specific
areas, such as land use and transportation.
. goal statements - serve as policy directives for detailed areas, such as community
facilities and housing.
. poficies - serve as the Plan's recommendations.
This structure will serve as the outline for the Community Plan's policy chapter. The
following chart depicts this hierarchy:
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MISSION STATEMENT
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PRINCIPLES -+ POUCIES
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GOAL STATEMENlS -+ POUCIES
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THEMES and IDEAS -+ POUCIES
The visioning process report is being forwarded at this time to City Council for adoption
which includes the principles and goal statements. The policies will be drafted as the plan
evolves. These too will be forwarded to Council for adoption, in conjunction with
conceptual plans and once the final document is completed.
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MISSION STAlEMENT
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PRINCIPlES -... POUCIES
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GOAL STAlEMENlS -... POUCIES
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lHEMES and IDEAS -... POUCIES
The visioning process report is being forwarded at this time to City Council for adoption
which includes the principles and goal statements. The policies will be drafted as the plan
evolves. These too will be forwarded to Council for adoption, in conjunction with
conceptual plans and once the final document is completed.
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Visioning Process
Introduction
The visioning process was structured using three key contact points with the general
public: a one-day Community Design Charette, a four-evening Visioning Week, and a
one-evening Community Workshop. The first two events were designed to solicit public
input and the final event brought closure for public participants. The input received was
reviewed by the Steering Committee at a goals writing workshop and served as the basis
for goal statements. Concurrent activities included student art and essay competitions in
Dublin City Schools and two public events in the Speaker Series.
Community Design Charette September 24, 1994 - 1919 Building
This day-long public event provided participants with several different activities designed
to solicit input on Dublin's future. Events included participation in a visual preference
survey (slide show of various built environment images), a group discussion of community
values related to Dublin's future, and a plan drawing exercise. The results of the charette
were tabulated and forwarded to the Steering Committee.
Visioning Week November 1-8, 1994 - Various- Locations
A series of four evening public events were held to further reach the Dublin community.
Three events were geared to residents and the fourth was oriented to employees working
in Dublin. The design of these events was based on the Community Design Charette, but
directed more attention at the visual preference survey and a participatory activity. The
participants were asked to identify what Dublin needed to become the best community it
could be. Those ideas were recorded and are presented in this report. The City extends
its appreciation to the AT&T Training Center, Moravian Church of the Redeemer and
Dublin City Schools for permitting use of their facilities.
Community Workshop May 25, 1995 - 1919 Building
The input received at the September and November, 1994 public events was used as a
basis by the Steering Committee to draft a series of goal statements for the Community
Plan. Draft goal statements were presented to the public for review and modification at
the May, 1995 community workshop. The modified goal statements were accepted by
the Steering Committee and included in this final report. In addition, a mapping exercise
was conducted asking participants to identify issues and opportunities for the City. Those
results will be presented in the Existing Conditions Report.
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Visioning Process
Introduction
The visioning process was structured using three key contact points with the general
public: a one-day Community Design Charette, a four-evening Visioning Week, and a
one-evening Community Workshop. The first two events were designed to solicit public
input and the final event brought closure for public participants. The input received was
reviewed by the Steering Committee at a goals writing workshop and served as the basis
for goal statements. Concurrent activities included student art and essay competitions in
Dublin City Schools and two public events in the Speaker Series.
Community Design Charette September 24, 1994 - 1919 Building
This day-long public event provided participants with several different activities designed
to solicit input on Dublin's future. Events included participation in a visual preference
survey (slide show of various built environment images), a group discussion of community
values related to Dublin's future, and a plan drawing exercise. The results of the charette
were tabulated and forwarded to the Steering Committee.
Visioning Week November 1-8, 1994 - Various Locations
A series of four evening public events were held to further reach the Dublin community.
Three events were geared to residents and the fourth was oriented to employees working
in Dublin. The design of these events was based on the Community Design Charette, but
directed more attention at the visual preference survey and a participatory activity. The
participants were asked to identify what Dublin needed to become the best community it
could be. Those ideas were recorded and are presented in this report. The City extends
its appreciation to the AT&T Training Center, Moravian Church of the Redeemer and
Dublin City Schools for permitting use of their facilities.
Community Workshop May 25, 1995 - 1919 Building
The input received at the September and November, 1994 public events was used as a
basis by the Steering Committee to draft a series of goal statements for the Community
Plan. Draft goal statements were presented to the public for review and modification at
the May, 1995 community workshop. The modified goal statements were accepted by
the Steering Committee and included in this final report. In addition, a mapping exercise
was conducted asking participants to identify issues and opportunities for the City. Those
results will be presented in the Existing Conditions Report.
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Speaker Series
Three separate events have been held by the City as part of the Community Plan Speaker
Series. At the September, 1994 Community Design Charette, Larry Gerckens, AICP, OSU
Professor Emeritus, provided a historical perspective of planning, relating to specific Ohio
contributions. In April, 1995, Joel Garreau made a presentation based on his book, Edge
Cities: Life on the New Frontier. Mr. Garreau's perspective is based on an extensive study
of recent American suburban development patterns. The Dublin Chamber of Commerce
served as a co-sponsor of this second event. In November, 1995, Mr. Ronald Lee Fleming
presented ideas relative to enhancing place, meaning and identity. Mr. Fleming
authored the trilogy The Power of Place which examines how urban design elements,
public spaces, and building fronts can build constituencies with feelings of proprietorship
as the basis for an ethic of care.
Student Involvement
The City made a direct effort to engage Dublin's student population in the planning
process. This began with the appointment of junior Jessie Evert to the Steering Committee.
Next, the City co-sponsored both an arts and essay competition. Sponsors included
Dublin City Schools and Dublin Arts Council. The results of those events were reviewed by
the Steering Committee and are presented later in this report.
Pubkity
An extensive publicity campaign occurred prior to each public event. The goal was to
attract the largest possible level of participation by Dublin residents and the corporate
community. Activities included newspaper advertising, press releases and columns,
posters, flier distribution through schools and civic associations, and direct personal
contacts and group presentations. The City's appreciation is extended to those civic
associations that assisted in hand-distributing fliers.
Steering Committee Goals Writing Workshop
The Steering Committee held a two-evening workshop on goals writing at which the ideas
generated by the public were reviewed and assessed. The Committee divided into
groups by topic (e.g., land use) and identified themes based on the ideas. These themes
were used to draft goal statements, which later served as the basis for the vision
statement.
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Mission Statement
The mission statement serves as the City's broadest public policy directive. Dublin City
Council adopted the mission statement in 1993 to define the major thrust behind all
municipal actions.
The City of Dublin strives to preserve and enhance the unique high quality of life offered to
those who live or work in our community by providing the vision, leadership and
performance standards which allow for managed growth and development. We
endeavor to deliver our services cost-effectively, with an emphasis on quality and
innovation. The City of Dublin seeks recognition in the field of local government as being
responsive, cooperative, and culturally and environmentally sensitive, while embracing
the highest standards of integrity and accountability to those we serve.
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Principles
Principles represent the community's planning values, which transcend and interconnect
more specific areas, such as land use or community facilities. They serve as the building ..
blocks for the vision statement. They also integrate the goal statements prepared by the
Steering Committee and reviewed by the public. The following are the principles for
Dublin's Community Plan.
Community Character
Community character is defined both by the City's built environment and those intangible
characteristics that establish an image for Dublin. Physical factors include dry-laid stone
walls, landscaping, good site design, abundant open spaces and cohesive architecture.
Intangible factors include community festivals and events, athletic programs and cultural
opportunities available through the City, school and community groups, and the activities
of the many service groups within the City. These factors combine to give the City a
sense of place and of belonging. New development should be integrated into the
existing built environment and pedestrian scale and orientation should be stressed.
Relationships between the natural and built worlds should be positive and well-integrated
and the beauty of Dublin's natural environment should be protected. The Community
Plan must protect and enhance both the physical and non-physical factors which define
the community character of Dublin. In our efforts to create a sense of place, the citizens
will have a greater understanding of the community character which transcends
identification by subdivision or civic organization.
Growth and Change
Dublin must continue to wisely manage growth and the changes that ensue, to protect
and enhance our quality of life, community character and fiscal well-being. Dublin has
been a high-growth town since the mid-1970s, and is still in demand for corporate offices,
high technology manufacturing, and homes. We must manage our environment to
protect those qualities that attract both individuals and companies, while serving as a
steward to ensure that additional growth does not adversely affect the community.
Neighborhoods should serve as the community's building blocks and a sense of continuity
should be protected and maintained. Retail development should support the community
and employment-generating land use should be non-polluting. The built environment
should be consistent, pedestrian-scale and accented with abundant open space.
Town Center
Building a town center relates directly to creating a sense of place for Dublin. The City's
historic downtown, Old Dublin, is a unique and fragile mixed-use area. We must work
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towards an integrated and successful town center, one that supports economic,
recreational and housing opportunities. Old Dublin should be vibrant and pedestrian-
oriented. Success, however, must be sensitive to the scale and character which defines
Old Dublin. The historical character must continue to be protected.
Pub6c Places
Public places are important nodes for public interaction and civic participation. Quality
public places, buildings as well as parks, are a defining part of Dublin's quality of life, and
as future public places are constructed they should continue this tradition. These places
should be inviting, where the community can come together for cultural, social, athletic,
recreational, governmental, and civic activities. Public investments, however, must be
cognizant of the operational and maintenance costs of every public facility. Dublin's park
system should be comprised of abundant, connected and well-distributed green spaces,
which preserve our natural features and offer both passive and active recreational
opportunities.
Education
Dublin continually strives to build an excellent public education system, which is a
hallmark of our quality of life and should continue to strive for excellence. Schools are also
key components in the City's economic development strategy. Schools in particular play
a important role in attracting high quality corporations. Dublin's schools should be an
outstanding example of a well-funded and stable public system, and should continue to
be neighborhood-based, reinforcing the role of our neighborhoods as the City's building
blocks. Schools also foster public interaction.
Movement
The safe and efficient movement of people and goods is crucial to a successful city.
Transportation is a key component, tied with land use, in defining the Community Plan's
basic parameters. Dublin must facilitate the transportation system to decrease
congestion, encourage alternatives to the automobile, and maintain the City's
competitive edge. We must continue to maintain a pedestrian friendly community,
enhance biking opportunities and encourage mass transit to solve transportation
problems.
Community Interaction
The community must continue to foster community interaction as a means of uniting the
Dublin community. We must bring Dublin together as a community, not as a collection of
individual subdivisions. Interaction will strengthen bonds and weaken barriers, uniting our
various neighborhoods, age groups, civic groups and individuals. We must also recognize
and respect our differences - the factors that make us unique, and we must encourage
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diversity in building a better community. Public places must be designed to foster
interaction in a positive and supportive manner.
Pubfic Services
The City provides its residents with a full range of public services, ranging from snow
removal and traffic management to waste collection and street trees. Dublin should
continue to be a safe, well-maintained and tidy community with excellent public services
that maintain the City's positive image. Emphasis should be placed on encouraging
Dublin residents to further reduce, reuse and recycle their waste, continuing the City's
pioneering efforts with regard to the environment. Human service needs must be met as
well, through quality programs and facilities that meet our community's various needs.
Public services also help to define Dublin's quality of life. Their future provision, within a
fiscally responsible framework, are important to maintaining and enhancing our quality of
life.
Tax Base
Dublin's tax base is a crucial underpinning of the community's ability to service the
residential population and the business community. The City must continue its efforts to
safeguard Dublin's high-yielding tax base and to encourage further expansion without
compromising our quality of life. The City's economy must remain strong to attract, retain
and expand business, generate employment opportunities and support public services.
Providing outstanding public services and facilitating the movement of people and goods
are crucial to this vision. Also important is building a viable town center.
FIScal Responsibifity
Fiscal responsibility must continue to be a basic priority of the City. This fundamental
principle should guide the Community Plan's recommendations, based on a sound fiscal
model. In setting a course for Dublin's future development, the Plan must be balanced to
ensure that the fiscal resources are sufficiently available. Dublin has been very fortunate
to have a sound tax base. This must be both protected and enhanced.
Housing
Housing serves as a major building block for defining a community's character and quality
of life. A variety of housing opportunities should be available without compromising the
integrity of Dublin's land use policies.
Regional Cooperation
The City must continue to serve as a regional partner in solving problems affecting Central
Ohio. The Community Plan must respond to those issues that it can influence, such as
mass transit, open space preservation and housing. Dublin must expand its role in the
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region and serve both as a full partner and, when appropriate, as a leader. Together with
our neighbors and Columbus, we can achieve a metropolitan greatness.
Government
Dublin must continue to provide a responsive, professional and open government within
the framework of the City's mission statement. Truly democratic government is open to all
ideas and issues, and protects both the individual's right to participate, as well as the
common good. Dublin should be a community where participation, interaction and
communication are highly valued.
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Goal Statements
Goal statements serve as the policy building blocks for the Community Plan principles.
Together they serve as the foundation for the vision statement. Goal statements were
prepared by the Steering Committee using ideas generated by the public at events in
September and November, 1994, and were later reviewed and modified at a May, 1995
community workshop. The goal statements were adopted by the Committee on July 11,
1995.
Community Facifities
Community facilities will foster interaction by providing places for the Dublin community to
meet, congregate and interact. These places will be of a high-quality, where the
community can come together for cultural, social, athletic, recreational and civic
activities.
Education
Dublin's education system will be an outstanding example of a well-funded and stable
public school system. Schools will continue to be neighborhood-based and will reflect the
community's values within a progressive, technologically-based approach.
Human Services
Human services will be made available to all members of the Dublin community with
quality facilities and programs that meet the varied human service needs of a diverse
population. Such services include health care, day care and elderly care. Clientele will
include adolescents and disabled populations, and cultural diversity will be stressed.
Land Use
Primarv Goal- Dublin's overarching land use goal will be the building of a town with a
strong sense of community and place that reflects the City's heritage, values and scale.
Secondary Goal- Land use will be well-balanced and growth will be well-managed to
protect Dublin's quality of life and tax base. Neighborhoods will serve as the community's
building blocks and a sense of continuity will be protected and maintained. Housing will
be diverse in style and affordability. Retail development will serve the Dublin population
and industry will be non-polluting. The built environment will be consistent and accented
with abundant open space. The natural environment, including agricultural areas, will be
protected.
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Local Economy
Dublin will have a strong local economy that attracts, retains and expands businesses,
generates employment opportunities, and that financially supports publicly-funded
services, including public schools.
Natural Environment
Dublin will be known as a green place, with abundant water and natural settings,
protected natural environments, and open space designated for public, multiple use and
opportu nities.
Old Dub6n
Old Dublin will be a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented town center with a successful balance of
business, residential and retail uses that preserve, integrate and enhance Old Dublin's
unique historical and natural environment.
Operations and Services
Dublin will be a safe, well-maintained and tidy community with excellent public services
that maintain the City's positive image.
Parks and Recreation
Dublin will have a park system of abundant, connected and well-distributed green
spaces, which preserves Dublin's natural features and offers active and passive recreation
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Poky
The overarching goal of Dublin will be a community where participation, interaction and
communication are highly valued, both within Dublin and within the region.
Transportation
The transportation system will be planned, efficient, effective, attractive and safe, and will
offer several modes, including non-motorized, to serve all transportation needs. The
system will be responsive to social needs and coordinated with other entities in the region.
Urban Design
Dublin's character will reflect a well-managed built environment in which new
development is well-integrated into the existing environment, where pedestrian scale and
orientation is stressed, where relationships between the built and natural worlds are
positive and integrated, and where neighborhoods are linked by positive and reinforcing
images.
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utilities
Dublin will provide a compete range of public and private utilities and services to support
the community and the Dublin quality of life, within a fiscally sound and environmentally
sensitive manner.
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Themes
The public generated a long list of ideas that could make Dublin a better place in which
to live, work and play. Those ideas served as the seeds from which themes were
germinated. These themes were building blocks on which major goals were drafted by
the steering Committee and reviewed by the public. These themes will also serve as
building blocks for developing specific policy recommendations within the Community
Plan. The following is a list of themes identified by the Steering Committee and public, by
subject area.
Community Facifities
. art
. major facility meeting place
. theater
. a cultural center
. a place
. opportunities to come together with activities
Education
. best, outstanding, excellent
. size of classrooms (ptr)
. balance-financial
. neighborhood school
. community partnership
. state-of-the-art technology
. traditional values/progressive style
. stable, stability
. stable curriculum
Human Services
. senior needs
. hospitals
Land Use
. managed growth
. housing diversity
. infrastructure proceeds development
. protect open/green space
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Land Use (Continued)
. neighborhood centers
. balanced land uses
. sense of community
. community-scale retail
. clean industry
. community gathering place
. accommodate senior's lifestyles
. diversity in housing styles
. protect/enhance tax base
. master plan
. clean industry
. balanced growth
. maintain quality of life
. open (green) spaces
. positive environment for all age groups
. river and parks
. avoid strip and regional shopping
. appropriate infrastructure
. friendly, small town atmosphere
. maintain agricultural areas
Local Economy
. economic development
. remain financially strong
. pia n/strategy
. jobs
. tax structure, favorable
. live within our means
. retention and expansion
. attract companies
Natural Environment
. trees: increase, preserve
. maintain quantity and quality of natural spaces and systems
. protect Scioto River and valley
. clean up river and waterways
. effective utilitization of natural assets
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Natural Environment (Continued)
. save, preserve, plan for adequate open/green space
- . accent river, use as positive
. maintain access to Scioto River system
. trees
. quality water areas
. green space
. preservation
. enhancement of natural environment
Old Dubfin
. thriving, vibrant town center
. pedestrian shopping
. Bridge Street - High Street intersection as center; eliminate gas stations
. parking
. increased shopping opportunities
. reorganizing its role as a downtown
. restore/enhance historic aspect
. business, retail, housing within historical context
. establish community city center
. community gathering area
. create a sense of place
. preserve and revitalize
. pedestrian, thriving, historical town center
. provide more parking (accessibility)
. community pedestrian linkage between historic/shopping area and natural areas
Operations and Services
. excellence in public service
Parks and Recreation
. trails and pathways
. interconnected: parks, trails, etc.
. natural areas
. active recreation for all ages
. river utilization
. water, river, ponds, fishing
. neighborhood pools
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Parks and Recreation (Continued)
. project future needs in key areas and buy now
. public golf courses
. large activity center
. smaller specialty parks
. abundance of green spaces
. connecting bike and walking paths
. natural environment
. expansion of parks
. active use parks
. public swimming
. neighborhood parks
. scheduled recreation programs - all ages
Poficy
. communication and interaction
. active, growing, vibrant, high quality of life
. acceptance
. quality, comprehensive city services
. responsive, professional, open city government
. clearly defined, understood plan
. sense of community
. regional player
. ease of tension between different parts
. regional participation, yet maintain identity
. "no man, no neighborhood, no city is an island"
. freedom of choice and diversity
. effective, comprehensive planning
Transportation
. good infrastructure/functional infrastructure
. safety of the streets
. traffic flow, within Dublin and between other communities
. timing of infrastructure with development
. coordinate public transportation with Columbus
. separation of modes/types of transportation
. preserve residential streets
. pedestrian access
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Transportation (Continued)
. bike paths
. pre-planning
. 1-270 access
. public transportation
. alternative routes to 1-270
. public transportation - intra
. aesthetics of systems
. improving existing routes
. integrated systems with social needs and activities - not isolated events
. safety
. interconnecting network of systems
. controls of through traffic - local versus outside
Urban Design
. visual appeal
. managed growth
. la ndsca pe
. density, low
. buffers
. green space
. quality standards
. bicycle/pedestrian friendly
. linking neighborhoods
. consistency, high quality
. gateways/entryways
. street lights
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Ideas
The general public generated hundreds of ideas intended to improve Dublin as a place
to live, work and play. These ideas were generated at the Community Design Charette
(September, 1994) and Visioning Week (November, 1994) activities. These ideas were
offered by participants in reaction to the following scenario and question:
Imagine yourself 10 years from now. Imagine that you are living in a community where
your most cherished ideas, dreams and expectations have been realized. Imagine what
it would be like to be at home. . . imagine the neighborhood you'll be living in .. . the
homes, lawns, streets, trees. Think about your free time, your time for play. . . imagine
what you'll do to relax. Imagine taking a stroll through downtown. What will it look like in
10 years? Where will you be shopping? Imagine yourself going to work. . . what jobs and
career opportunities will exist? What will make our community prosper? If you have
children, think about how old your children will be, how old you will be. Visualize the things
that address the lives of children, the welfare of older people, your own welfare. What
you are visualizing are images of a future that can be achieved. To transform your vision
into reality, we need to share our ideas about what the community you have just
visualized is like. Think big, think small, think outrageous, think silly. Think of our community
as a whole, but also tell us specifically what is important to you.
The question asked of participants was:
Please silently write what you believe we need to do in order to become the best
community we can be.
The attached list was prepared in a database and has been sorted by topical area.
Community Facilities
. make senior center interactive with teen center
. CFL domed stadium at regional mall proposed site and move NHL or Chill to that
stadium
. more cultural opportunities to include a repertory theater in the old barn at Short
Street and South Riverview (Old Dublin)
. continue policy of trees lining streets and emphasize trees at business locations
. establish a national indian museum at Holder mound
. have a performance theater
. build senior center, meeting rooms for service groups
. tear down "Field of Corn"
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. develop major art center
. theaters, entertainment centers (cultural center)
. big, professional sports arena
. no more cement corn fields (remove)
. recognize and preserve Dublin's heritage
. construct community meeting place for various size groups
. construct community facilities for multiple purposes so as community needs
change, functions can also change
. meeting space for community
. need more opportunity for public input on art
. encourage more community gatherings to feel like a cohesive community - it may
mean building a place (Old Worthington as an example)
. center for art appreciation
. identify major community facilities over the short- and long-term
. establish levels of community services
. create arts and cultural programs
. more senior activities in city and school facilities
. city-coordinated senior citizen "Helping Hands" group
. assess social, cultural and emotional needs of children through senior citizens
. meet the needs of an aging population
. use more impact fees to benefit schools and city services, infrastructures
. infrastructure before development
. develop and update minimum 5-year capital improvement plan to address need
to accommodate traffic and build infrastructure in a timely manner as
development comes on-line (ie 1270)
. explore all possible funding sources for infrastructure improvements
. have all the capabilities in place to handle growth (infrastructure)
. willingness to serve whole population - residential and business
. status and needs of all residents should be considered so that we do not live up to
expectations that other people place on us
. create a landmark tree program
. coordinate ongoing activities
. continue high level of city services (plowing, leaf collection, recycling, etc.)
. make sure this area remains safe to walk around and to live in
. continue recycling programs and provide feedback on results
. community-wide feeling of safety and security
. continue to keep police department at cutting edge and convey available
information to public
. timely and efficient snow and ice removal
. recycling as the norm
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. maintain our current level (or above) of city services
. quiet, comfortable, safe - maintain best fire and police service
. better utility services such as clearing roads and sidewalks in winter
. keep Dublin a safe place to live, work and play
. adequate protection to keep children safe
. safe neighborhoods
. more city services - consistent uniform, extended utilities
. maintain Dublin's level of services
. address police and fire protection
. be a community that serves all needs of all residents
. quality of things we do, services, natural settings, schools - a goal of excellence
. underground utility wires
. develop a storm water management plan
. more street lights in residential areas
. a review of our utilities that are not now adequate
. Dublin build its own water and sewer treatment plants
Education
. home of world-renowned small college
. continue to build more schools and adequately supply the schools for the future,
keep classroom size manageable
. encourage neighborhood schools instead of regional schools
. progressive public school system with balanced teacher/pupil ratio
. see adequate local schools
. schools concentrate more on sciences
. have outstanding schools
. encourage use of electronic communication with community to the city including
schools
. invest in school system
. have best public school system in state of Ohio
. consistent growth and community respect for school system
. stabilize long-term school investment plan and reach community acceptance
. improve and emphasize the education of students instead of sports
. ensure library system is state-of-the-art
. require teachers to pass proficiency tests
. good schools with proper values
. an education system that is the best in the area with emphasis on academic
experience
. Board of Education and City Council must interact well to achieve excellence in
education
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. quality neighborhood schools
. define the role of Dublin School District in the community
. better balance of how school money is spent
Economic Development
. community should prepare an economic development plan which takes into
consideration the land use balance of residential and commercial development
so that enough commercial revenues are generated to support high quality of life
for all who work live here
. whatever we plan we should remain financially strong and fiscally responsible and
live within our means
. proceed with a proactive economic development program to maintain the
balance of revenues
. city operations managed in a fiscally-sound manner
. fair and equitable tax structure and charges for basic services
. encourage economic development
. create an environment that encourages businesses to expand or locate in Dublin
. someone on city staff to be an advocate and help business and development
(ombudsman program)
. availability of good jobs important development consideration
. must have a strong tax base that is in its own district - avoid strip malls
. prosperous
. solid economic base
. reasonable, available job opportunities
. incentives for new companies
. establish TIF, tax abatement policy
Housing
. allow for diversity of housing type
. allow for diversity of housing cost
. provide residential opportunities for all age levels and income levels
. range of housing - affordable, all age groups
. encourage affordable housing to aid economic development
. provide housing opportunities for young adults and older adults
. well-planned senior citizen housing with good access to community facilities and
stores, etc.
. balance of affordable and estate housing with prosperous commercial
development
. look for a variety of housing - minimizing the footprint on the ground, while
maximizing open space
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. provide a range of homes that will fit different lifestyles
. more housing for older people
. broader mix of housing types/settings
Human Services
. Dublin should have an hospital
. encourage a hospital to locate in Dublin
. community interaction with all ages and economic lifestyles
. plan to get involvement at convenient time for different age groups
. comprehensive care for elderly in a rural setting
. maintain Dublin's quality of life (including human services)
. be aware of all the public, young, old, allow us to share each other's gifts - be able
to live in a community where diversity, ideas, and creativity count more than
money, status, or influence
Land Use
. implement economic development strategy
. consider a hospital in the area
. build a city where people can grow old
. zoning should be addressed as to percentage of coverage of lot by roof or hard
surfaces with guidelines for setbacks and right-of-ways
. stick to plan that city has developed
. eliminate small township areas so we can incorporate them into Dublin so we can
have consistent zoning and services
. continue/improve communication with civic and neighborhood associations and
look at city Council representation of those areas
. make Dublin more user friendly for builders, developers, employers
. elect officials that share residents' vision of a big city
. way to legally tie-in/enforce deed restrictions
. slowed-down pace
. establish an annexation policy
. amend regulatory controls
. amend regulatory process
. set implementation target dates
. define and protect utility, school, and park locations
. continue Council policy of managed growth of residential land
. encourage City Council to continue to listen to residents within areas affected by
development
. strong limits on growth
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. slow down construction of office buildings until infrastructure is in place, especially
roads
. slow retail development
. comprehensive plan
. infrastructure in place prior to growth and annexation
. don't let developers come in and make promises, leaving us to suffer later with their
mista kes
. avoid zoning discrimination
. plan growth with the desire of what people in the community want not what
non-residents and mall retailers want for us
. identify and understand cost of services for each land use and balance growth of
income producing uses with income absorbing uses in order to maintain our quality
of life
. work in partnership with adjoining governments to create a permanent agricultural
district north and west and to maximize investments in infrastructures by reducing
sprawl to the south and east
. direct geographic growth
. manage mix or residential/non-residential uses
. provide space and support for clean industrial companies thus providing jobs,
taxes and economic support
. develop office space and r&d space rather than manufacturing/warehouse
space
. clean industry
. retail and business spread throughout Dublin, especially northern third
. a regional mall within Dublin city and school limits so Dublin can realize revenues
. keep potentially smelly and hazardous companies out of Dublin
. control low density retail sprawl
. low impact development
. no more strip centers - please
. avoid development similar to Morse Road and West Broad Street
. maintain distinction and separation of residential and commercial areas (avoid
situation like in Ballymead)
. discourage development of large super malls which tend to drain city of cash
. encourage some of the farms to stay and slow down some of the growth
. planned, moderate sustained growth
. do not have too many stores like Sawmill Road
. maintain balance of park areas vs. commercially or residentially developed areas
. keep malls away from neighborhoods
. a larger percentage of retail space should be occupied before new development
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. more condo units
. easements in front yard
. develop sound planning model and stick with it
. require developers to disclose adjacent potential land use
. maintain healthy balance of commercial/residential land use
. zone so that large commercial establishments stay in one area east of Scioto
. resist regional retail not serving Dublin primarily
. mixed neighborhoods with housing, light industrial, retail
. control business and residential growth
. how going to annex more?
. less strip malls
. develop riverfront area in terms of access, shops, recreation, restaurants
. be prepared to slow the rate of growth to achieve and maintain balance
. maintain a balance of growth - housing styles, commercial and retail, green
space, traffic flow, community services
. full disclosure of proposed development for adjacent properties
. look at areas of city with different perspectives
. maintaining quality of life by not building more shopping centers and roads
. prohibit industrialization complex
. enhanced uses of the river as connective, rather than divisive influence
. strong sense of history at the same time, dynamic and visionary
. convenience of shopping - predominance of single-family homes
. informed and planned development
. define geographic size
. define ultimate population
. protect priority commercial sites
. maintain healthy mix of land uses
. allow intensive development where appropriate
. define residential/non-residential balance
. protect agricultural lands
. consider the rate of growth
. plan and design subareas, corridors, and special districts
. become more friendly, cooperative and improve our personal attitudes of citizens
of the city
. eliminate a not-in-my-backyard attitude
. strengthen the relationship between the east side and west side of the river
. allow for communication and act on feedback
. better dissemination of information
. monthly town meeting to give ideas or complain
. plan around consensus with acceptance of minority opinion
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. continue to encourage citizen input
. does city have a mission statement to draw everyone together and does everyone
know what it is
. Dublin develop new paradigm to establish relationships with contiguous
communities to avoid insularity
. improve decision-making qualities and cycle time associated with city government
. emphasize "traditional values" - common agreement and acceptance of
"traditional values"
. communication from city government to citizens
. place where people of all ages can live in harmony, with choice of church, home
styles, lot sizes, schools, recreation, relieved of traffic jams
. like to see all neighborhoods valued and respected equally
Natural Environment
. reduce light pollution
. need lots of trees
. require larger green space, lakes, parks or natural spaces in new developments
. save open space - require builders to donate land in lieu of money
. a specific nature preserve at Indian Run falls
. create visible green space
. protect public access to the Scioto River
. protect the Scioto River and river valley
. protect other waterways (streams, et. al.)
. effectively employ the huge asset of a river going through the city
. save all treed areas
. keep it green
. green and trees
. preserve all natural areas, streams, fields and woods, that we have not already
sacrificed, but not as park areas - "wild and weeded"
. clean up creeks and waterways within city limits
. preserve trees -landmark trees
. restore and preserve the natural integrity of the Scioto River
. clean up Scioto River
. preserve large trees and large stands of trees
. beautiful trees and healthy crops and continuation of Tree City USA emphasis
. preservation of natural and rural areas
. maintain water quality
. establish criteria for assessing open space dedications
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. tear down gas stations at High and Bridge
. focus on a city center near Bridge and High Streets
. get rid of downtown gas stations/car wash
. eliminate two gas stations at Bridge and High, gently enlarge the Old Dublin
shopping area (no strip malls) with access to some municipal parking lot
. recognizable and vibrant center and preservation - Old Dublin town center
. making Old Dublin our thriving, pedestrian-oriented town center
. establish a downtown shopping experience co-mingling houses, business and
shopping
. restore the historic district as the center of Dublin
. preserve and revitalize Old Dublin downtown streetscape for walking and continue
brick
. create a town center at Bridge and High, eliminate service stations, replace with
park-like setting
. find parking area for downtown
. abundance of green space, lakes, ponds and natural areas
. interconnected parks with bike/walking trail system linking Scioto River, Old Dublin,
Indian Run, agricultural lands and schools
. have a park that is close to nature
. lakes in parks with fish
. develop key locations as parks and preserves before we lose them (e.g. Holder
property Hopewell Indian mounds) .... that have trees and are in watersheds also
waterfalls
. revisit and enhance green space ordinance on more regular basis
. need community centers and parks large enough to accommodate community as
it continues to grow and to encourage community participation with outdoor parks
for theater, band concerts, etc.
. expand recreational facilities to include public golf course and child support areas
. more active recreational areas geared to older children
. smaller community scale park/recreation facilities oriented toward adult passive
activities and others toward family/kid activities
. 'Torrey Pines" municipal golf course
. continue and expand green space commitment
. planned activities for children and young adults
. parks that have equipment for kids of all ages
. provide access in the parks for dogs
. parks complete with bike paths and jungle gyms
. neighborhood pools
. an additional pool on south end of Dublin
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. get Columbus to put large metro park on southwest side of Dublin
. need a couple of public golf courses within Dublin
. create adequate activity centers
. more activities to bring people together in the city
. lots of parks - active sports parks
. Dublin community center - make senior friendly
. improved parks and recreation facilities to bring people out of their homes, feel
sense of community
. increase access to riverfront and improve strollability of the bridge (ie., Olentangy
River bike path)
. more recreational facilities for all ages (teens, older adults, children, etc.)
. increase number of parks in Dublin
. nice park and recreation area
. emphasize community services - recreation
. a riverwalk, a path along river accessible to the public but not commercial without
buildings on it
. interconnected park system
. more parks
. lots of open space - recreation, play, relaxation
. project park and recreation demand
Transportation
. good pedestrian access to community facilities and services
. can't walk through the city - can just walk segments
. continue to develop bike paths and safe walks especially in large traffic areas
. more sidewalks and bikepaths around town - require sidewalks for residential
developments
. create a system of greenways including paths, bikepaths, to connect residence,
business and recreation as an alternative form of transportation
. create a connection through public open spaces
. every home is within walking distance to an active park
. continue plan for bikeways to link areas of city
. map for walking and bike paths, incorporate these for all development for linkage
and present future use
. link open space and parks with non-vehicle access
. develop roads as you develop that land or before the land
. attract more commercial office development and use land closest to major
arteries such as 1-270
. provide adequate shopping, parks and schools within a 1 O-minute drive
. walking distance to neighborhood retail centers with bike/walking trails
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. managing traffic along with population growth
. major arterials and collector routes established by city government before the
zoning and development process
. not to allow (halt growth of) more homes to be built until roads are laid out
(prepare to eliminate traffic congestion), fewer apartment buildings
. intermixed walking, recreational and shopping
. improve parking and traffic flow in Old Dublin area
. keep bridges low to increase visibility
. identify options for public transportation
. the ideal community where you can walk or ride bikes to work, worship, shop,
recreation - mixed-use or cluster village where you don't use cars as much so there
is less traffic
. transportation planning to discourage through traffic
. widen 1-270 (Dublin to Westerville) to 5 lanes each way
. make Asbrough Road a gravel road, lined with blackberry bushes
. open up 1-270/Sawmill gridlock with a clover leaf
. facilitate widening of 270 for access to east and west sides of town
. one more crossing of river above and below SR 161 (two crossings)
. more careful advance planning of arteries and streets
. widen 1 61 on east side of river
. think of an outerbelt beyond 270
. traffic light at Coffman and Post going east cannot turn left
. improve traffic safety - visibility
. improve existing roads
. shuttle bus service with the city
. southwest quadrant opened up to city facilities through development of roads,
bikeways, parks, pools, etc.
. public transportation within city "small local vans"
. ease of transportation
. streets to carry traffic as quickly as possible to main collectors
. east/west alternatives across the Scioto be explored beyond the 1-270 expansion
. 1-270 - expand for 50 years!
. speed limits on collector streets
. rail access to downtown Columbus and airport
. better access in and out of Dublin (roads)
. free public transportation anywhere in city
. sidewalks throughout entire city
. make traffic flow more easily - even have to go farther to get to destination
. better mass transportation system
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. reduce congestion on roads to allow for safety, transportation people to live here
and work here
. cloverleaf at Sawmill and 270 to allow better turning, on and off ramps
. build new bridge over river further north - Hard Road or other location - Brand
. easier public transportation downtown and throughout and underground light rail
. roads and traffic patterns keep up with growth
. develop light rail system between Dublin and other areas
. plan for more traffic lights along with traffic flow plans - and street lighting
. construction of streets to encourage courtesy to each other, ie. design of streets,
parks
. streets, roads and highways designed to move and support traffic now and in the
future
. slower speed on roads near residential areas (ie., 25 mph) producing less noise
. speed should come down from 50 mph to 40 mph or less
. alternative transportation systems
. mini-outerbelt
. bikepaths and walking paths
. better traffic problems
. non-motorized - friendly, safe to bikes and pedestrians
. connecting bikepaths
. include a bikeway plan
. include a traffic/ thorough plan
. minimize traffic impacts on residents
. consider through verses local traffic
. facilitate pedestrian access within the city
Urban Design
. breakdown barriers between east, central and west sides of town - need continuity
between sections of town or at least recognition
. Ear of Corn at all entranceways to Dublin and all neighborhoods
. space, building and landscaping standards adhered to in future
. promote diverse types of residential architecture
. develop community so that have access to services, retail, commercial, to build a
sense of community
. plan to allow for homes, work and shopping all in close proximity to central core of
Dublin
. live in a neighborhood with sidewalks, front porches to allow for mingling,
friendliness
. establish community gathering places
. establish design guidelines
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. connect east and west
. provide buffers between uses such as business, single family, multi-family
. maintain rural character and pedestrian friendly atmosphere
. buffer 1-270
. promote small town atmosphere, e.g. 4th of July parade
. plan retail shopping centers very carefully, not close together, landscaping, good
architecture
. develop sense of community
. promote sense of neighborhood throughout Dublin, link subdivisions, retirement
communities, multi-family, shopping, public spaces, especially parks, to
accommodate or facilitate all non-vehicular transportation to build relationships
. develop visually appealing roadways with landscaping, trees, boulevards like
Frantz Road
. neighborhood commercial- tastefully done
. encourage flexible development standards
. stores that can be walked to transportation - smaller community stores
. control architecture and landscaping around businesses (elegant buildings along
Frantz Rd good - Metatec bad)
. housing must face the street
. set high visual standards for development
. set consistent expectations for housing, employment centers and leisure activities
. city should be more active in planned development with city setting standards and
la nd use
. more community-oriented shopping areas/centers with walking and bike access
. establish identifying neighborhood characteristics by varying improvements
through public right-of-way
. percentage of capital improvement is to be set aside aesthetic improvement of
that particular expenditure
. light up Dublin with yard lamp requirement or street lights during development
. continue the practice of requiring high quality building materials on all
non-residential structures
. beautification of streets and buildings
. low density housing developments with 15 to 20 feet between homes
. don't excessively mandate how businesses and residences appear
. maintain green space or buffer between changes of zoning
. keep and maintain historic buildings, cemeteries, etc.
. lantern-type street lights on all streets in city
. require commercial businesses to comply with reasonable landscaping plan
. landscaped islands in streets and cul-de-sacs
. maintain height limit on construction
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. set high standard and be cautious of development standards
. sense of identity/community rally point/expand on heritage
. unique houses - variation
. continue strict Dublin residential building codes
. architectural review should .... standards to use artistic, aesthetically pleasing in
building code
. enforce equal development standards to maintain current quality in the future -
residential and commercial
. adding architectural street lighting in historic district and throughout Dublin
. limit high density housing
. develop uniform master plan for new buildings where they have similar
architectural style
. recapture look and feeling of Dublin - 10 to 20 years ago
. take control of future architectural building with dictatorship
. develop set of criteria against which future projects can be evaluated
. need to set high architectural constraints and standards for infrastructure,
landscaping, buildings
. maintain a rural community type of environment
. more trees, landscaping and sidewalks in residential streets so that we can walk
. not to focus on uses and densities providing that plans fit within their setting
. see controls on housing growth with less monotony in neighborhoods
. to make Sawmill Road (for example - others as well) more pedestrian and bicycle
friendly and prettier with trees and green spaces
. beautiful - visually pleasing
. campus-style office parks
. unified focal points
. sprawling/spacious
. enhance city gateways, views, and streetscapes
. use physical elements to unite the community (Old Dublin, Coffman House, stone
walls, cemeteries, Scioto River, road systems, public spaces, etc.)
. define community image and physical character
. incorporate design elements
. outline site specific development guides
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Appendix
The following additional information is presented in the appendix.
A. Student Art Competition
B. Student Essay Competition
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Appendix A
Student Art Competition
Introduction
The City of Dublin, Dublin City Schools and Dublin Arts Council co-sponsored an arts
competition in the elementary, middle and high schools for the Community Plan. The
contest theme was "quality of life" and students were asked to depict their sense of the
theme and/or how that related to their home, neighborhood or Dublin. All forms of media
were acceptable. Doug Houer, Dublin City Schools, coordinated submittals and
promoting the competition.
Jury
The Dublin Arts Council and its director, Christy Rosenthal, coordinated the jury and
assisted in displaying the artwork in the Dublin Municipal Building. The jurors were:
Janet Reger - Dublin Coffman High School
Carol Arnold - Riverside Elementary School
Peg Barga - Sells Middle School
Heather Parish - Dublin Arts Council
Judith Hubble-Smith - Dublin Arts Council
Christy Rosenthal - Dublin Arts Council
Jesse Evert - Community Plan Steering Committee
Mike Baker - Community Plan Steering Committee
Elaine Kehoe - Community Plan Steering Committee
Winners
A total of 31 entries were received. The winners were:
Elementary
First Place Nick Weidinger
Second Place Eric Nelson
Third Place Kirby Dora n
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First Place Kara Sherman
Second Place Sells Middle School 7th Grade Class
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High School
First Place Missy Martinez
Second Place Scott Stoddard
Third Place Amy Lui
Entries
The winning entries follow.
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Appendix B
Student Essay Competition
Introduction
The City of Dublin and Dublin City Schools co-sponsored an essay competition in all grade
levels to provide additional input to the community plan process from Dublin's school-age
children. The competition presented a series of themes to which essays were addressed.
These themes were:
. Elementary School
To describe the nicest reasons to live in Dublin.
. Middle School
To compare and contrast what you see as Dublin today and in the year 2015.
. High School
To describe one aspect of life in Dublin and what should change to improve it by
the year 2015.
A total of 15 entries were received representing students in the elementary and middle
school grades. Each student received a certificate and U.S. Savings Bond.
Essay Entries
The text of the student essay competition entries follows.
Lucciana Costa
Scottish Comers
Kindergarten
The Nicest Reasons To Uve In Dubfin
There are three people and one stinky dog in my family and each one of us has a favorite
thing about Dublin.
Dad at McDonalds
One day mommy and daddy and I went to McDonalds.
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McDonalds people just gave the food to him. Dad said when that happened he liked it
because they were kind and it made Dad feel like he was in a small town.
Mom With Her Heart Soaring
This is the reason my mom thinks is the nicest reason to live in Dublin. When my mom sees
geese flying in a V it makes her heart soar and my mom told me that. When I see flying
geese in a V I try to act like I'm really interested. I go, "Oh yea, there's those geese" but
inside myself I just go "Oh, there's those geese". And that is the reason that my mom thinks
Dublin is the nicest place to live.
Definitelv Dark
Have you ever stood outside in the dark and looked up at the stars? Does it make you
think about in the movie the Lion King when the ghost of Mufussa says, "Remember who
you are"? I used to live in the city. When I looked up in the sky there were no stars
because of the city lights. I don't live in the city anymore. I live in Dublin. And now when I
look up at the stars in Dublin I see twinkily lights in the sky.
The Bia Lick
This is the reason my stinky mutt thinks is the nicest reason to live in Dublin. The stinky mutt's
name is Lollie. He likes Dublin because it has Rachel. Lollie likes Rachel and Rachel likes
him. She pets him and she hugs him and she says "I love you". She said to mommy "Can I
borrow Lollie?". Mom doesn't answer. She doesn't get him because he's our dog. Lollie
licks Rachel and Rachel licks him!
I have 100 more reasons to live in Dublin but I cannot tell them all to you so I'll just tell a
couple.
1. I like my neighborhood because it has lots of kids in it.
2. 1 like it because my aunt lives closer to me. She used to live far away and I couldn't
see her very much.
So that is the reason we like Dublin.
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Carrie Ferguson
Deer Run Elementary
Third Grade
The Nicest Reasons to Uve in Dubfin
Dublin is the nicest place to live, whether you're Irish or not. Sit right down with a little bit of
Irish tea while I share some of the reasons why I think that Dublin is the best!
Sports are some of my favorite activities. Dublin has a variety. Dublin has DY A, ice skating
and hockey at the Chiller and Metro V. I am on the Metro V swim team. We also have
great high school sports teams.
When you think about high school sports don't forget the great Dublin Coffman High
School Marching Band. My sister is a clarinet player in the band. The band has great spirit
and plays great music.
Every spring lots of good golfers come to play golf in the Memorial Tournament. Jack
Nicklaus was born in Columbus and he started the tournament. He designed the course.
It's exciting to see the ABC blimp in the sky and to see all the people who come to watch.
Dublin is also a historical community. An Indian chief named Leatherlips is buried near the
zoo. You can visit the Coffman House or browse in the little shops in "Olde Dublin." Don't
forget to stop by Bidde's Tea Room or the Irish shop.
Dublin loves to celebrate holidays, but especially St. Patrick's Day! There are shamrocks
painted on the road and workers paint a green stripe down the middle. People in Dublin
wear lots of green and the love shamrocks. On the other holidays the city hangs up
colorful flags on the lampposts. At Christmas there are carolers and for President's Day the
flags have Lincoln and Washington on them. Some flags welcome golf fans to the
Memorial Tournament and other flags welcome visitors.
We also have the best zoo! It's a Winter Wonderland at Christmas time and a great place
to have a picnic in the spring or summer.
Dublin is a great community with friendly people, nice neighborhoods, and the best
teachers too.
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Kay6n Keller
Daniel Wright Elementary School
Rfth Grade
The Nicest Reasons to Live in Dublin
Dublin is a wonderful and beautiful place, and I'm happy to live here. The school district is
great. All the teachers are nice and caring. They help me a lot. I have never struggled
with the work I have gotten or with the teachers. They pay attention to the whole class.
Our school is new. It's only six years old. It is very nice and safe. I hope it stays that way,
too.
I really like the safety. Nothing really bad has happened in our neighborhood. But once
my dad left the garage door open and someone stole his tool chest with everything in it.
He called the police and the were there really quickly. We never found out who did it,
but we were okay. Otherwise, it is pretty safe.
I like the parks, too. They are really fun because of the swings, jungle gyms, monkey bars,
and a lot of other things. All those are very fun to play on. I like bringing my friends to the
parks.
Dublin has fantastic malls. I wish I could go there every day after school. My favorite store
is Galyan's. I like it because it is really cool. The clothes are neat. I also like the camping
tens and supplies. The best thing about it is the wall. I think it is really cool. I can't wait to
climb it.
My favorite restaurants are Max and Erma's, McDonald's, Wendy's, and a lot more. They
serve very good meals and desserts. They are very, very good. I love the movies, too.
They are right by where I live. My favorite movie is Little Women. I have lots of favorite
movies, but this one's the best.
I am in fifth grade and the fifth grade classes at Wright Elementary School have D.A.R.E.
every Tuesday. It is really fun because you learn to stay drug free. We also learn how
drugs can hurt you.
I really like the sports. There are different ones and they don't limit you to just a couple
sports. My favorite sport is soccer. I have been playing it for seven and a half years. It is a
fun and aggressive sport.
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Dublin is a peaceful, quiet, and lovely place to live. Lots of people live here and anyone
who wants to can. I think that it is one of the best places to live in the whole wide world.
That's why I love Dublin!
Lauren Mayfield
Mrs. Byrd
Third Grade
The Nicest Reasons To Uve in Dubfin
I think the nicest reason to live in Dublin is the teachers and principals at the schools.
My First grade teacher saw that I needed to learn better than I was at Scottish Corners. So
I went to Deer Run to learn more because they have a Resource Room. Before I left
Scottish Corners my class made ma a book saying "Good-bye and Good-luck" at my new
school. My teacher also talked to my new teacher.
My new class gave me a "Welcome" book and showed me around the school. They also
took turns taking me to my other classes and made sure I ate lunch with them.
I go to my regular class in the mornings and to the Resource Room after lunch. My
teacher at the Resource Room teaches me how to do math and spelling and how to
count money.
My speech teacher helps me learn to remember what I read and how to say words
better/
My Physical Therapist helps me be stronger by playing with play dough. I also write on the
chalkboard and learn to cut paper better.
All of my teachers talk to each other so I can learn the best way for me. I like living in
Dublin because the teachers care about me and they want me to learn and be smart.
Aradhna Saraswat
Daniel Wright Elementary School
Rfth Grade
The Nicest Reasons to Uve in Dubfin
Dublin is one of the most exciting places. It has everything from recreation to education
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at the top level. There are parks, shopping centers, athletic clubs, libraries, and great
schools all over Dublin. I will talk more about these things in my article and tell you how
wonderful it is to live in the most beautiful place in the U.S.A!
Schools
D.A.R.E.
One of the most important things in school is D.A.R.E., which teaches the kids in our
community why drugs are bad for you and how to avoid taking drugs if someone offers
them to you. D.A.R.E. stands for: Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
Contests
Lots of schools have different contests to test students' knowledge. Here are a few
contests that happened in Dublin Schools. Some sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from
Dublin schools and students from other school districts competed against each other in a
math contest. Thirty-nine students from Grizzell Middle School received perfect scores.
The second contest was a writing contest, and more than 200 students participated.
There were seventh and eighth graders from 18 central Ohio middle schools. Awards
were given for individuals, schools, teams, and Best of Round efforts. In the team winners
for Dublin Schools, the seventh grade from Davis Middle School came in second. The
eighth grade at Grizzell Middle School came.in third. In individual winners, there were
three seventh grade students from Davis Middle School. In eighth grade there was one
student from Sells Middle School and one from Grizzell Middle School.
Teachers
All the teachers in the Dublin Schools want all their students to be intelligent and have
good grades. Some teachers even spend their own money for supplies for projects, math,
or other things. The teachers are always understanding and very helpful to the pupils.
Recreation
Dublin has lots of fun things to do for your families. There are parks, shopping centers,
libraries, and athletic clubs.
Parks
All of the parks have lots of fun activities. At Avery Park the city controls two ice spaces.
One is made for ice skating; another is made for ice hockey. But it will take two below
zero days before the surfaces are open. Dublin parks have more recreation facilities than
other parks around Ohio.
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Athletic Clubs
Athletic clubs are really nice places to exercise. Because they have different equipment
for exercises. You can swim, play tennis, or volleyball, or do planned exercises.
Libraries
Another really nice place to go is the library. The Dublin library has lots of books on
practically every subject and lots and lots of plain old tales and fun books. It is the best
place on earth for knowledge.
Shoooina Centers
Dublin has a variety of shopping centers including Cranston Center. It also has lots of
other stores like Meijer's, Galyan's, Kohl's, and other stores. Dublin also has a place named
Galyan's where kids can climb a big wall. That place is really cool.
All these places make Dublin a wonderful place to live. Dublin Schools are the second
best in the state in Ohio school systems. Most of alii love to be in Dublin and my family are
proud to be members of the Dublin community. It is a low crime area, too. The Dublin
community is like a big family. People care about each other. And Dublin is growing
every day. After a few years it will be part of the biggest county in Ohio.
E. Guthrie
Sells Middle School
8th grade
Over the years as a community, Dublin has changed in many ways including population,
area, schools, income, and businesses to name a few. Only a few things have not
changed during the long time period. The school district has still been one of the best in
central Ohio for about two decades. The atmosphere of friendly neighbors has always
improved. But the fact that you really can't get a nicer town than Dublin will stay the
same forever.
The population of Dublin is the biggest difference of the past, present, and future. With
the rate at which Dublin is growing, population will be the biggest difference from 1995 to
2015. This will ultimately lead to more schools, income, area, and sadly, crime. All of these
changes are very noticeable, and are related. This means that when population grows,
all of Dublin grows. The income of Dublin will eventually soar with the population. Not only
will Dublin's income rise, but businesses come where prosperity is found. The school district
will grow with more taxes, and students fill the vacancies in classrooms. The land around
Dublin to the north and west will soon be engulfed by the expansion of Dublin. Interstate
270 will possibly be expanded maybe past four lanes north and four lanes south.
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Dublin's population is somewhere in the 15,000 to 20,000 range and is growing right now.
My estimate is that the population will at least triple in the twenty year's time. Now Dublin
has thirteen schools in use: nine elementary schools, three middle, and one high school.
With the exception of the new high school in 1995-6 school year, Dublin will ultimately
need twice the number of schools they currently have in use. There are many employers
in Dublin. They include some retail, industry, corporate headquarters, and many public
service employers. With the growth rate Dublin is experiencing, businesses will flock here
and stay. Dublin has steadily expanded to the open lands to the north and west, and
there's still more land that is empty and ready for use. The expansion will eventually give
off income that will pay for government-funded programs like schools. This land will house
families, businesses, schools, government offices, and public services. Dublin's crime rate is
very low, and Dublin still remains one of the safest communities in all of Central Ohio. But
with the expansion and growth, criminals will follow wherever victims can be found. This is
always the worst part about growth.
Some of the most noticeable similarities of Dublin-1995 and Dublin-2015 are the small town
atmosphere, the incomparable school district, competitive sports, and up-to-date
facilities. This town will always have nice neighbors. The school district will always be
competitive and promise a good education. Even though education comes first in life,
Dublin has very competitive sports programs and has the trophies to prove it. Every
building in Dublin has modern equipment especially the schools. Everywhere you go in
Dublin, technology is always there. If you even walk into your local church you can find a
modern piece of equipment. This acceptance of technology has always been present in
Dublin and always will. Crime will always be present and is one of the similarities. But most
of the crime is mainly breaking and entering. The fear of everyone is that a crime will
happen to them or a loved one, but with the technology of the present and the future,
police will keep the crime rate low in Dublin
Dublin has remained an ideal community ever since it was founded. The generations of
the past have prepared Dublin for its future residents. Dublin has, and always will, be the
place for friends to find each other around every corner. The small town atmosphere
appears everywhere from the local hardware store to the public library. The positive
residents and excellent schools have given a beautiful name for Dublin. This reputation
will stick forever to the Dublin community. The academically advanced schools have sent
students off to be the backbone of our country itself. Dublin will always change, but the
same ideal community will stay the same forever.
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Jufie Kemerer
Sells Middle School
Period 8
By the year 2015 Dublin will have gone through many changes since 1995. The once farm
land that covered the earth has been transformed into businesses and houses. About 20
years before 1995, Kroger was not here, and the 1919 building was the only middle school
standing. In the future there will be more than 3 middle schools. Since the population will
increase enormously each year, there is a need for more schools.
The traffic in Dublin is somewhat busy, but in the future more highways will be built around
Dublin, causing it to become a highly traveled area. The roads in old Dublin are very
narrow; soon they will be made into 4 or 5 lanes. To help the pollution some cars will run
by natural gas because the more cars the more pollution. More people will start traveling
by buses, and taking car pads. In the future more Americans will be aware of the
environment, and we will try to preserve what is left of the earth.
The future holds many job opportunities for Dublin. In the early years of Dublin many
people were farmers. Now there are too many jobs to name. Dublin was, and still is a
good place to start a new businesses because it is a small and growing city. By 2015
many small businesses will have taken off and expanded.
The AMC movie theater, that is now 18 theaters, will be 25. There will also be a parking
garage to hold all the cars. We might even have another theater built. Other
entertainment places will be added. A dance place for teens will become one of the
hottest ways to spend the weekend.
I think that by the year 2015, this city will still be beautiful but more developed. We will also
have a pro hockey team. Because of the love for soccer in Dublin, we will also have a pro
soccer team. I think that the future is going to be a great place for Dublin.
Paul Jackson
Sells Middle School
Language Arts
Compare and Contrast Dubfin Today
and Dubfin in the Year 2015
The Dublin in twenty years will be much different from the Dublin of today. To think of
these differences is mind boggling. Because Dublin is changing daily, it will look totally
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different, it will not look like the Dublin that we know now. There are many construction
sites around town. These will bring families and businesses to the area. Schools are
constantly being equipped with the newest technology to better the education of
Dublin's kids. Dublin is a changing city, and it will have changed drastically in the next
twenty years.
In Dublin, there are numerous places to visit, and there are a lot of places to socialize and
have fun at all around town. AMC 18 Theaters is a great place to socialize, but if I don't
feel like a movie, I go to leaps and Bounds. To have a lot of fun Wynandot lake is the
best place to go in the summer. In early summer, the place I go to see professionals play
their best is the Memorial Tournament. To see kids my age play great baseball, there is the
CABA World Services. Having many other great sites so close to town gives Dublin a great
geographical advantage to the other suburbs. The Chiller Ice Rink, Soccer First, Go Carts,
and Batting Cages are within a . two minute drive from almost anywhere in Dublin. This
place is called Sports Ohio. There are also numerous parks in Dublin.
In 2015, Dublin will have even more recreational activities and parks to accommodate
the growing population. The Memorial Tournament will stay in Dublin because of the
overwhelming support it has. AMC Theaters will become larger because people in Dublin
love going to the movies. A nine hole golf course will be added to Sports Ohio. Going to
the mall is a pastime many americans love so the addition of a mall will be added in the
near future.
Safety is a major reason people move to Dublin, and the great school system attracts a
great deal of people. Crime is kept out of Dublin by the great police force. Dublin has
done an excellent job hiring police officers. To sleep peacefully is something many
people take for granted, but I give thanks to the police who make that possible. I also
give thanks to the school system that gives me such a fine education. Dublin gave me the
greatest teachers they could find to educate me. Being able to learn is a skill made
easier by Dublin's teachers. The great school system and the wonderful police
department will continue to make Dublin a great place to live in the year 2015.
Fitness is more than a fad in Dublin. Young people stay in shape participating in one of
the many recreational activities Dublin has to offer. There are also two fitness clubs to
workout, Fitness Express and The Metro 5 Athletic Club. Memberships at these clubs have
soared to the point of being overcrowded. Running on the tracks at the High School is
something people also enjoy. This love for fitness will only be more enhanced with the
addition of the Community Center. Completed by the turn of the century all of the extras
will be in place by the year 2015. More recreational sports will be added so that the kids
can have a shot at playing all the sports. Dublin has done a great job committing itself to
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the fitness of the young and old alike.
Dublin will be a much older community in 2015, and Dublin will be surrounded by an ever
expanding Columbus. In 2015 with the older residents, the need for senior citizen homes
will be increased. Columbus' limits will gradually expand around Dublin, and the addition
of a second outerbelt will move us to the middle of the city. Although, Dublin will not have
any of the characteristics of an inner city neighborhood.
The Arts in Public Places program adds class to the area along with the entourage of
fancy restaurants. The Field of Corn shows that this upscale suburb has not gotten away
from its modest roots. The display shows that we've not forgotten the impact Dublin had
on the development of the area. Max and Erma's, Chi Chi's, and Damons are the
highlights of Dublin's line of great restaurants. They give people a chance to meet
acquaintances while having good food served.
Dublin is a changing city, and it will change drastically in the next twenty years. It will only
change for the better because people in Dublin are willing to make a commitment to
change Dublin for the better. I hope I will be around in the year 2015 to see how Dublin
has changed.
Trisha McAndrew
Sells Middle School
Period 3
Dublin is a rapidly changing city. Every year it grows larger in population and in size in
general. New buildings are going in all the time and companies are noticeably
expanding. The city of Dublin is changing with the times, and by the year 2015 Dublin will
be totally different, though in some ways it will always be the same.
As many people know, Dublin has quickly changed from a 'cow town' to a small city. It
has a new sports complex to accommodate the growing community and new restaurants
and mini-malls are popping up all over the place. By the year 2015 Dublin may be one of
the most advanced cities in the U.S. because of its "rich" atmosphere and hard working,
dedicated people. These people are what make Dublin what it is today and what it will
be like in the future.
Environmentally Dublin will probably stay the same. Because of its law that whenever you
build a new development you have to plant a certain amount of trees, Dublin will have a
healthy environment for all of its children and adults alike. Dublin is known nationally for its
greenery around the city, and it's setting a very good example and may bring more
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tourists. This would help Dublin economically, with the income from the bed tax. We
could put up more parks and art helping to make Dublin more beautiful as the years go
by.
Dublin will also change with its athletics. More people are realizing the risks of cancer,
heart disease, etc. They're demanding more sports facilities and athletic training. They
want to keep themselves healthy. The city will probably add more soccer fields,
playgrounds, parks, rollerblading tracks, swimming pools, bike paths and other similar
things, thus causing the city to grow even more. Since Dublin is such a rich community, it
will probably start hosting more fundraisers for poorer communities, earthquake victims
and health organizations. Presently it holds the Swim for Diabetes, Jump Rope for Your
Heart, Kinderkey Caroling, and it does frequent canned food and clothing drives. These
charitable activities will help make Dublin be looked upon as a caring community and
attract not only people, but organizations and whole businesses as well.
The city of Dublin is changing with the times, and by the year 2015 Dublin will be totally
different, though in some ways it will always be the same. Dublin is a unique community. It
attracts people from all over the world. Dublin does this because of its open atmosphere.
In these ways Dublin will stay the same. This city changes everyday. It gets new people,
businesses, organizations, etc. coming all the time from all over the world. If this city keeps
up its brilliant progress and smart, intelligent decisions it will really be an even better place
than it is right now.
Andrea Sumvan
Sells Middle School
Period 3
Compare And Contrast Dub6n in 1995
With Dub6n in 2015
Could you imagine traveling into time? I have just concluded my latest invention, a time
machine that will take someone twenty years into the future. Keeping careful records
throughout my adventure, I plan to investigate the city of Dublin in the year 2015. Now,
living in Dublin al sixty years of my life, I know how much it has changed from being a little
town of about 200 to a large city of nearly 15,000. Knowing that just about every place
changes somehow within a span of twenty years, many segments of it stay the same as
well.
Upon my arrival, I notice many differences already. What ever happened to fast food?
Everything around here is all health food with reduced fat and reduced calories. When I
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went to fill up my car at the gas station, I noticed that the gas prices have shot up like a
sky rocket. Even the size of Dublin seems as though it has expanded tremendously. Large
stores, malls, and businesses cover much of what was once farm land.
What an exciting day! This is only the second day of my trip, and I think I want to stay in
the year 2015 forever. Among the many eye popping places I've visited, I enjoyed the
Columbus Zoo the most. One can't escape the jungle fever of this wild climate. After
that, I hung out at the movies, and from what I was informed, AMC is now the largest
theater in the world.
Since education is the key to a brighter future, I observed the schools in Dublin.
Compared to Dublin in 1995, there are now eleven elementary schools and four middle
schools, but there are still two high schools. Furthermore, not only is the education
outstanding, but more students in Dublin succeed in their college futures than any other
school in central Ohio.
Knowing that just about every place changes somehow within a span of twenty years,
many segments of it somewhat stay the same as well. After returning back home to 1995,
I can conclude that Dublin in 2015 is an extremely larger city with numerous buildings,
businesses, parks, and stores. Dublin in the year 2015 is more developed in technology
and social skills. At the same time, though, my heart still lies in the "laid-back" version of
Dublin in 1995!
Chris Thomson
Sells Middle School
Period 9
Composition
Dublin is a place of quality and tradition. I know this through the time that I have lived
here. For ten years, I've called Dublin my home. Regardless of the time or setting, I can
assure you of feeling safe almost all of the time. The schooling in the district is above the
rest. Dublin has a fine background of excellence in education by providing only the best
for every student who is a part of the school system. My parents wanted to reside in the
Dublin atmosphere because of all the reasons I've stated. I feel I'm a better student
knowing that I receive top of the line in the education department. Every teacher I've
had has been honorable and determined in my thoughts to guide me to new heights and
goals. This is why it means so much to me to live and learn here. Dublin will be of the
same value system now and even in the year 2015 because I know all the gracious things
will never decease.
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The year 2015 is a different feeling. Technology has blossomed throughout the decades,
and many structures have enhanced the community. That doesn't mean some of the old
Dublin traditions of today will be faded, but rather it means, it will keep them alive and
well. Dublin today contains a quantity of old homes and shops that are from the 1800's
time period. These buildings have been recognized by the National Historical Society for
their mark on Dublin and as a symbol of early American settlement. By receiving this
awareness by a foundation, these homes will be protected from any companies who wish
to tear them down for their reasons. I feel the educational system will be run the same
way, but it will, of course, have more advanced equipment, etc. Many items and
concepts will be done by computer or some other device. All of the Dublin government
will be under the same principles and guidelines to run our city. Council members will go
under the same process of being chosen for Dublin. The values and issues will be identical
today and in the year 2015.
Many advancements and improvements will be made to Dublin in the year 2015 and the
time around it. Some of the changes and developments will have a greater importance
than others will. The community of Muirfield might be considered just another
neighborhood. All of the country land left in Dublin will probably become new housing
developments. So much attention is going to be placed on other developments that
Muirfield won't get the recognition it gets in today's world. Technology in the houses alone
will be much more diverse and detailed. Much high-tech equipment will have to be
available for that to take place, which it probably would. The community itself will
increase tremendously, but with more pedestrians moving in. Right now Dublin is a sturdy
city with low crime and good management throughout the city. With the projected rapid
growth Dublin will have, crime might increase due to more people with more opportunities
to do so. The police force will have to be multiplied to enforce any trouble with the Dublin
citizens. Two or three more police headquarters will have to be installed in the Dublin
area to control crime. All of these changes are good for Dublin in general.
The newly proposed Tuttle-Crossing mall will be opening in the fall of 1997. In the year
2015 however, this mall might just be considered one of many malls in the surrounding
Dublin area. An idea brought up by the city of Columbus to make an outerbelt past 1-270,
would be a large change not only for Dublin but for Columbus as well. This would also
mean that the portion of that outerbelt in Dublin would have to be managed to make it
easy for Dublin residents. These are some of the major developments and smaller ones, in
my opinion, that will go through during the time of the year 2015.
Dublin will be of the same value system now and even in the year 2015 because I know all
the gracious things will never decease. I know I'm right because I've had experience
living in Dublin and getting an education here. Most of the people, in my opinion, will
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agree with me so the basic values will never be overlooked by the Dublin schools,
residents, government, etc. Not everybody will enjoy the changes upcoming in our future,
but they will realize that it will probably be the best for Dublin. The parades and other
Dublin events will attract more citizens because of all the fun festivities and food. My
tenure as a Dublin resident has been more than anyone could want or receive from one
community, and it will be even more awesome because of the big changes in the years
to come.
Usa McCann
Bghth Grade
Davis Middle School
Dubfin Beyond Tomorrow
Dublin, Ohio past, present and future. It has changed and will keep on changing.
To work together for the community's well being has been a first step, to keep the
surroundings clean and productive. That first step is an excellent way to keep Dublin from
being destroyed, and to keep it moving forward.
So far, Dublin is a very caring and unified community. I think that Dublin will have the
same type of concerned citizens as today, who want to take part in the development of
civic projects, not only for the children, but also for the elders, and have the same
concern about education, recreation and public safety. I would say that Dublin has a
very good chance to be one of the most unified and recognized communities in the
future.
Ohio is already very well known, not only because candidates for presidency seek
Ohioans support, but also because Ohio is known as a clean mid-western state. In Dublin
there is a high standard of living and I think that it will stay that way. Even though there
are some people on welfare, unemployment is very low.
Dublin is a great area for business. It is growing and is constantly receiving new businesses.
Newcomers can find well paying jobs that will support their new life.
Many people from other countries find Dublin a great place to live. It has highly regarded
schools, beautiful parks, shopping centers, and an abundance of entertainment. Many
famous people come to Dublin, not only to entertain but also to enjoy it. Dublin is in a
position where city life is close by but it also has farmlands and rivers surrounding it.
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I think that in the year 2015, Dublin is going to become even more important and enlarge
because of its productiveness. Compared to today Dublin is going to be enormous.
Dublin in the year 2015, is going to have a lot of new technology that will help us move up
in society, such as new computers in the schools and businesses, new forms of
transportation, and many new ways to do things.
Luckily, Dublin is still going to have the same kind of concerned citizens who will work to
preserve the beauty and keep natural areas untouched, for others and ourselves in the
future.
Lauren Schweitzer
Sells Middle School
8th grade
Dublin: Twenty Years of Progress
Dublin has had dramatic changes since the year 1995. Today is February 28, 2015. The
students at the three high schools don't realize how much technology has improved in the
past twenty years. When I went to Coffman High School, Scioto High School was new. The
new high school in Muirfield was not even planned. The students now can change
schools to get a class they prefer, or they can see those classes on video monitors at their
main high schools. I would have liked to have had options like that. Each student has to
carry around a personal computer. The books are on disks. They have to type their
homework on the computer, and give a diskette to the teacher so that he can grade the
homework, tests, and reports.
The buses are really nice now. I was on one recently, and I couldn't believe how nice it
was. The seats are like couches and the roof had windows. When I rode the bus in middle
school. the buses were all metal, hanging by one rusting bolt, and the seats were hard
and squished up against the seat in front of me. I didn't like that too much.
The three high schools' sports and bands play together as one team. The Dublin band just
won its 10th first place competition in a row in Hawaii. When I played in the band in high
school, we got to go to Disney World.
The roads have changed a lot now, too. Interstate 270 is four lanes wide each way. It
used to be only two lanes. I get to work by Light Rail. It was built a couple of years ago to
help traffic. It goes from Hilliard, to Dublin, to Sawmill, to Worthington, to Westerville, and
to Gahanna. It stops at every suburb. Since I live in Dublin, I take the train to Worthington,
then get on another Light Rail to downtown where I work. My husband takes it to
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Westerville where he works.
Tuttle Mall opened in 1997. There are shuttles that go to neighborhood pick-up points
around Dublin to take people to the mall. It's very convenient and only costs a dollar
each way. Another thing that I like about the mall now is that I can go to a computer in
the mall and type the item I'm specifically looking for. It will give me the name of the
store, where in the mall the store is, and how much it costs. It saves a lot of time.
Almost every weekend, my husband and I go to Dublin AMC 36 Theaters to watch a
movie. When the theater grew to 18 theaters, I was amazed. Now it is absolutely huge. If
we don't feel like going to the theaters, we can watch the same movie showing at the
theaters at home on our LCD TV. Alii have to do is enter the correct number of the movie
on the TV to order the movie I want to see. AMC will bill me for the movie I watched. It
costs double the normal amount, though. It's the only movie theater in Ohio that can do
that.
The worst change I have seen in the past twenty years has been the lack of trees. When I
first moved to Dublin in 1984, there were trees everywhere. Now, if the tree doesn't belong
to anybody's property, it is cut down to clear the land for houses. Also, Dublin is over-
populated. When I was growing up, there were about 20,000 less people than there are
now. Little neighborhoods are popping up wherever there is land. I love the life that I live
and where I live. I was raised in Dublin and am glad I have lived here.
Sally Harmon
Sells Middle School
8th Grade - Period 3
Dubfin In The Year2015
In the year 2015,20 years from now, Dublin will have changed in many ways. Not only will
Dublin have changed in appearance, but also in the community. The city will have
changed for better and for worse. Some changes will seem as if they come overnight
and will happen rather quickly. Other changes will happen so slowly it may seem as if
they never happened. If you took Dublin now, freeze-framed it and then went to sleep for
20 years and came back, you wouldn't know where you were. Dublin now is a small city
in the growing process; it is expanding community wise and technology wise.
On the shell Dublin appears to be a pleasant community to live in without too many
buildings or busy roads, but in the year 2015 this will all have changed. Twenty years later
Dublin will have grown into a big city. All the farm land and open fields will have
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disappeared. On every last square inch of land there will be a house or building. Trees
will disappear fast, and Dublin will no longer be considered a town with agriculture.
Dublin will no longer be a town where families come to live so they can ride bikes, go for
walks in the woods or live in a quiet environment. In the year 2015 when you look at 'The
Field of Corn" (the structure) you will appreciate its meaning. You will understand that 20
years ago this artist knew Dublin was becoming a graveyard to agriculture.
Today the community of Dublin is just the right size if not a little big. In the year 2015 Dublin
will be so big of a community that they will have trouble having enjoyable community
events. I predict that Dublin's population will double in the next 20 years. There will be
many more people coming into the city to work and to shop with the new mall being built.
The amount of businesses Dublin has will triple, and Dublin will become a more eventful
city. Presently, Dublin has many neat facilities to come and use, such as The Chiller and
Soccer First. In the future, Dublin will gain more attractions and become an even more
popular city.
In the year 2015 Dublin will have definitely modernized. In every school children will be
learning on a computer with CD. Rom. Every person, who can afford it, will own a
computer. Dublin will have interesting buildings and plenty of them. A person couldn't
survive in the real world without knowing how to use a computer. People will come up
with better systems of accomplishing tasks and you will use them to stay efficient. 20 years
from now, Dublin's teenagers will be middle-aged adults and will be the community's main
voice. Yes, Dublin will change, but so will every other city in the United States, and today's
children will be the ones to alter tomorrow.
We should look forward into the future and prevent the bad changes from happening
and focus on making the positive ones occur. Dublin could stay a nice community
without too much business or could uncontrollably grow. The future will bring Dublin
decisions, and hopefully it will make the right ones. The future can be scary but can be
exciting with the right minds pursuing its changes. Hopefully Dublin will still be a privileged
city to live in. The future's goal should be to keep Dublin realistic.
Matt Chisman
Sells Middle School
8th Grade
Dublin: The "Old Days"
January 1, 2015. Somehow it seemed like this year would never come. Back in the
second millennia, people were always saying things like, "What do you think life will be like
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in the year 2000?" And then, once that question was answered, they kept on saying, "$0
what's 2015 going to be like?" Well, here we are. $0 today in eighth grade English my
teacher says, "I'd like you to write an essay comparing and contrasting life today with life
in 1995."
I guess you could say that future life didn't turn out the way people thought it would.
There's nobody flying around in spaceships or any other sci-fi creations. However, back in
'11 someone, I can't quite remember his name, finally figured out a way to use solar power
to make a car run. Another myth from the last century was that there would be so many
people living here that no one would have enough room to move. When a law was
passed in '08 restricting families to two kids, the problem of overpopulation was
eliminated. Now there are about 30,000 people who make Dublin their home, up slightly
from roughly 28,000 in 1995.
If someone from 1995 took a walk around Dublin today, the first thing that they would
probably notice is that a lot of things are missing from Dublin twenty years ago. There are
no more movie theaters, grocery stores, or banks; technology took care of those. Overall,
houses in Dublin are a lot bigger than they used to be; this is due to the new abundance
of materials, mostly wood. Wood became a lot more available when the people of 1998
finally realized the importance of trees and stopped burning the rain forests and planted
billions of new trees.
Many things are still the same as in the old days. The pollution is as low, if not lower than it
used to be. Dublin is one of the few safe places to live these days, and I hear that the
crime rate was very low back then, too. People around here still like to play sports; you
can still see about every house with a basketball hoop in the driveway. One thing that
people were proud of in 1995 was all of the green in Dublin. Now Dublin is known for all of
its trees and green areas.
I guess that's about it. I can already hear the people asking "Do you think that anything
will be different in 2030?" I guess we'll just have to wait for the answer to that one. I hope
that this gives you a better understanding of what life was like twenty years ago. And as I
think you can figure out from this, it really is true that "the more things change, the more
they stay the same."
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1.7 Revise and Documenl Scel\ilrios
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