can indulge in every culinary variation, and the “Taste of Reynoldsburg,” an expo of local flavors hosted by the Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The city is also a haven for outdoor lovers, with parks that are second to none, while the deeprooted sense of community blends tradition with fun, making Reynoldsburg a go to place for businesses, residents, and visitors. A clear vision for the future that includes thoughtful planning, infrastructure investments, and community-centered initiatives, is transforming Reynoldsburg into a more connected and accessible place to live, work, and play. STREAMLINING DEVELOPMENT FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY The city’s journey of growth began with a comprehensive master plan in 2018, shaped by substantial community feedback on what residents hoped to see in Reynoldsburg’s future. Mayor Joe Begeny details,“Based on those responses we developed a new comprehensive zoning plan that gets rid of a lot of red tape. It speeds up the process while still respecting the ideas of what zoning is intended to do, which is to provide quick and easy answers for developers to come in and know what they can and cannot build. I think that sets us apart.” REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN With a nearly $10 million investment over three years, the city is improving its downtown infrastructure, expanding sidewalks and narrowing roads to make the area more pedestrian-friendly.“That way some of our restaurants that are in the area and some of our shops can have sidewalk sales and more pedestrian access all the way throughout,” the mayor expands. “That was combined with some forward thinking opportunities for the city. We actually purchased a couple of pieces of property in the area, one of which is going to be opening in the next month or so.” This new mixed-use building will house financial offices, restaurants, and co-working spaces.The hope is that these additions will further enhance downtown Reynoldsburg’s charm. “It’s a great place for people to wind down, listen to some music, have some good food,” Begeny touts. The presence of local breweries 145 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12 REYNOLDSBURG, OH
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