Civil Municipal - November 2024

better. One particularly exciting project is the county-wide fiber loop installation. “The fiber loop will be running through Stow along Route 91,” Cowan explains. Households and companies can branch off and increase their internet capacity.That’s something we’ve needed.” Stow is also part of a regional dispatch Center of Governance (COG), a collaborative initiative with neighboring communities like Cuyahoga Falls and Summit County.“This allows us to stay at the cutting edge of communication technology,” Pribonic says. “Each city still maintains its own police and fire departments, but the dispatch system enhances safety for all our residents.” DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS As Stow continues to grow, its housing market has become one of the most sought-after in the region. The city is primarily built out, but new developments emerge, providing housing for diverse residents. Cowan says, “We approved a major subdivision for 121 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 STOW, OH

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