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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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Chauncey sewer project expected to be complete by July
After decades of disrepair, Chauncey’s sewer system is finally getting an upgrade. The village expects to make further infrastructure improvements soon.
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Open house showcases proposed neighborhood corridor overlay zones
The city is involving the public early in their new planning project, which would add specific code requirements to guide future development in certain neighborhoods.
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Stimson Avenue bridge repairs skyrocket
New cost estimates nearly double Athens’ share of updating the bridge — which is now triple the amount estimated in 2023.
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Developer drops zoning request, but zoning ordinance remains in limbo
Following neighborhood opposition, Spire Development withdrew its request to rezone 8 acres on Pomeroy Road for an affordable housing project.
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Out of harm’s way: Building to comply with floodplain regulation
Ohio University and the city of Athens planned construction projects with updated flood maps in mind, years before the new maps were released.
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New flood maps have major implications for small Athens County communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood risk maps determine who has to carry flood insurance as well as the location and extent of new development.
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Pomeroy Landing opponents provide task force report
Athens City Council’s meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 was dominated by a public hearing on a request for a zoning change by a Columbus-based developer for a proposed affordable housing project on the city’ south side.
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Opponents of Pomeroy Landing housing project return to city council
The project would create 50 affordable housing units on Pomeroy Road near the intersection with Coventry Lane.
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Athens to build low-income housing on city’s West and Near East sides
At its meeting Monday night, Athens City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that authorizes construction of 14 single-family homes using state grant funds.
