and historic attractions further add to the appeal. WELCOMING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Reynoldsburg is also embracing business growth and expansion, including the development of a section along its eastern corridor. The area offers parcels as large as 120 acres, which have attracted interest from logistics and research and development companies. “Our eastern corridor is probably the most user friendly area. We’re endeavoring to put utilities in to make it more attractive for businesses,” Begeny describes.“We’re also focused on the redevelopment of some of our older corridors, our Brice Road Corridor is technically our innovation zone. That is specifically designed to benefit any of those logistics and warehouse services out there. So, we are trying to be a little bit more transformative in that area.” Eric Meyer, Development Director for the city, points out that Reynoldsburg’s growth strategy encompasses both “green field” developments and the revitalization of existing properties. Reynoldsburg is strategically positioned in Central Ohio, offering a significant advantage with its location. “We’re within a day’s drive to something like 50 to 60% of the country’s population, which is fantastic,” says Meyer. “ We also are within 10 miles of the new Intel semiconductor factory, which is under construction, and we’ve got a lot of medical, both research and providers in the Central Ohio area.” Meyer notes that Ohio Health and Central Ohio Primary Care contribute both to the well being of the community and the local economy. “Everybody needs health care, but also those folks come into the office every day, typically,” he says.“When you’re in the office, you’re walking around spending money in the community, and things like that.” WORKFORCE TRAINING AND ATTRACTION Benefiting from its proximity to Ohio State University and other institutions, Reynoldsburg is also making sure that its workforce matches the needs of local industries.“Part of that is what you have that makes people want to stay,” emphasizes Meyer. 146 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12
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