New and Events

Speakers for Building Worthington's Future have included a range individuals who have presented information to  provide members with a well-rounded understanding of economic development. Speakers have included: 

• Keith Myers, head of real estate for The Ohio State University and founder of the planning firm that created the most recent Comprehensive Plan for Worthington.
• Riverlea resident Mark Ricketts, the CEO of National Church Residences, who spoke about their plans to  redevelop the senior housing at Stafford Village.
• Chris Herman of MKSK Studios, a city planner, who revised the section of the Worthington Comprehensive Plan when the United Methodist Children’s Home closed their operations and made their property available for development.
• Jeff McCuen, the CFO of  Worthington City Schools, who gave us an overview of the school district’s finances and the impact residential development has on the schools.
• Michael DeAscentis, CEO of  Lifestyle Communities, who presented his firm’s initial concept for the Development of the Methodist Children’s Home site. (NOTE: this does not constitute backing of the proposal or an automatic backing of any future proposals.)
• Worthington City Councilman, David Robinson, who presented “Project Community Park,” an effort by a  group of Worthington residents who support the creation of a multi-use public green space on the site of the former United Methodist Children’s Home.  
• Worthington City Manager, Matt Greeson who presented an overview of City finances and David McCorkle, Worthington Development Director, who discussed current and future development plans of the City.