approximately 3,000 residential units are awaiting the completion of utility infrastructure. While recent projects include mostly single-family options, the village is seeing an increasing demand for multifamily housing. Hutchinson points out that upcoming developments will feature a mix of housing types alongside commercial frontage. With its water and sewer plants nearing capacity, Plain City decided in 2022 to partner with the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District, creating new opportunities for growth. Hutchinson elaborates, “The district is expanding utilities, providing us with additional capacity without requiring an expansion of our current plants. Our water plant, wastewater plant, lines, and water towers are now under the district’s control – we’re no longer in the water and sewer business.” The project involves constructing new utility lines along an 11-mile corridor between Plain City and a neighboring community. These lines are expected 6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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