PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n The Westwood Collective www.westwoodcollective.com The Westwood Collective fills voids in community through unique real estate development. With a team rooted in Central Ohio, Westwood has listened to what community members want in their hometowns. Through feedback gained from neighbors, Westwood has reshaped the local real estate landscape while maintaining the integrity, excellence, and originality the company was founded upon. Schools. “I meet with the superintendent weekly,” Closser says.“We look at every project together and make sure it’s right for both the city and the schools. Growth is good for everyone, but it has to be done responsibly.” LOOKING AHEAD When asked about his top priorities for the next 18 to 24 months, Closser doesn’t hesitate. “Roads,” he says. “Getting people around safely and efficiently.” Beyond that, the focus will remain on infrastructure readiness, retail expansion, and maintaining the character that makes London unique. “We’re not trying to be the next Hilliard or Dublin,” he says.“We’re going to be London—our own version of success.” With record-breaking housing starts, a revitalized downtown, and infrastructure projects that look decades ahead, the city’s path is clear. London is growing, but it’s doing so with foresight, community spirit, and a deep sense of identity. “Not everyone will agree on every decision,” Closser admits, “but they know we’re doing it for the right reasons—with the best intentions for the city and its future.” In London, Ohio, that future looks bright, bustling, and unmistakably its own. 102 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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