Business View Civil and Municipal | January 2021

95 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL JANUARY 2021 NORWOOD , OHIO first time we’ve had a new mayor and a new administration in years and years. It’s been a tough year with COVID-19 but we have taken a lot of actions and made progress, even with all the hurdles we have been required to jump over.” The community of 20,000 is poised for population growth, and the city is working to improve and adapt to meet the needs of its current and future residents. Parks and recreation improvements are ongoing, including the opening of the Wasson Way bike trail. Connecting Norwood to a larger network of biking paths in Hamilton County, this trail spans more than seven miles and is part of a 34-mile loop of the region’s bike trails. Norwood took part in the official opening of a section of the Wasson Way trail in 2020. This trail creates new opportunities for active transportation, reducing emissions, and saving time for commuters who work in other parts of the county, as well as all the fitness benefits. The Norwood City School District is also working on improvements, as Factory 52