Suffolk and Baldridge Road sidewalk installations
Upper Arlington
Summary
Council moved both sidewalk projects forward, with affected homeowners paying via special assessment. Baldridge neighbors clashed over 11 of 15 street trees slated for removal versus safety benefits for kids walking to school; residents can still object or withdraw petition signatures before the construction contract vote.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected property owners pay for the sidewalks through special assessments, with final costs set by bids.
Pedestrians and families walking to Barrington and Jones schools gain a safer route; homeowners who wanted the sidewalks benefit.
Baldridge property owners face assessments and the loss of mature street trees, with three 30-inch trees directly in the sidewalk path.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
Council moved both sidewalk projects forward, with affected homeowners paying via special assessment. Baldridge neighbors clashed over 11 of 15 street trees slated for removal versus safety benefits for kids walking to school; residents can still object or withdraw petition signatures before the construction contract vote.
Columbus, suburbs' sidewalk-clearing ordinances have mixed enforcement
Columbus, suburbs' sidewalk-clearing ordinances have mixed enforcement The Columbus Dispatch
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