Long Range Planning Current Projects
Community Plan Implementation Program
In conjunction with the 2007 Dublin Community Plan, Dublin City Council adopted many goals in 2008 that prioritized many key policies and strategies contained within the Plan. With efforts ongoing to 
fulfill the policy directives and action strategies, a study session with City Council is expected during the first quarter of 2009 to further establish a full implementation plan that can be carried out by all City Departments.
Community Plan Web site
As an extension of the 2007 Dublin Community Plan, efforts are underway to complete a Web site that will focus on the many important policies, goals and design directives of the Plan. Completion of the website will include a more interactive way to search for information and to see updates to the Plan since its last publish date.
Community Plan Summary Document
An executive summary document of the 2007 Dublin Community Plan is currently under development and expected for completion in early 2009. “From Suburban to Sustainable” will provide a general overview of major policies and will summarize the Plan within the context of Dublin’s efforts to become a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly place to work and live.
Central Ohio Innovation Center
With the recent adoption of COIC Districts within the Dublin Zoning Code, the City has developed a streamlined review process that will address potential R&D facilities and users. With the adoption of the Districts, conceptual master planning for the COIC at the interchange of US 33 and Post Road continues to evolve. Consideration of general wayfinding and design elements is ongoing to complement major interchange and surrounding road network improvements.
Zoning Map Update
The Long Range Planning Team has been conducting research into zoning ordinances back into the 1970s to verify the current zoning map. Completion of a finalized map ready for adoption is expected at the beginning of 2009. The Long Range Planning Team is also working with I.T. and GIS to establish a coordinated process for making updates to City parcel databases and maps as rezoning applications are approved by Council.
Citizen Planner Project
In order to further enhance public awareness of comprehensive planning and zoning topics, the Long Range Team is developing a component to the City’s website that will provide education opportunities. Similar to other programs around the country, the Citizen Planner Project will enable users from various backgrounds to learn about applicable planning issues in Dublin. Initial project placement to the City website is expected in early 2009.
O’Shaughnessy Hills Plan
With the removal of the O’Shaughnessy Hills Plan from the Community Plan in 2007, City Council directed that additional planning efforts be made with area residents following completion of the Community Plan. Given that development expectations have not changed within the area, efforts to commence further planning processes for the area are being held pending discussions regarding Community Plan implementation in early 2009.
Awards and Publications
As part of the significant effort placed into the design and publishing of the 2007 Dublin Community Plan, the Long Range Team is in the ongoing process of submitting applications for various planning, landscape architecture, communications and design awards. Dublin’s Community Plan serves as a model for quality design, graphic layout, and the communication of planning ideas to many user groups.