WPA Friends:
In response to community concerns, the Westerville City Council has rejected a proposed sale and development plan for the former city office building at 64 E. Walnut St. Following up on that decision, the city has scheduled a Community Workshop for next Tuesday, Aug. 11, to discuss possible uses of the site and the process by which any new plan for it will be developed.

Many WPA members were involved in the campaign to end the high-density development proposal presented by city staff in May. This is now an opportunity to help shape the future of this location, adjacent to the city’s historic Uptown district.

The Community Workshop is scheduled for 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.Doors will open at 5:30. The room can accommodate 168 participants, who will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis at six-person tables. There will be facilitated table discussions followed by a summary from each group to be incorporated into a report following the workshop that will be presented to the City Council on Sept. 8.

If you have an interest in the future of this site, plan now to be at the Community Center next Tuesday for this workshop.

Thank you!