Page 19 - EAZ PLan

04. OUTLINING OPPORTUNITIES

IN THE EAZ

Dublin has targeted the U.S. 33 / SR 161 interchange area for office, research and development and clean industrial uses since 1997. With greater study of employment potential along U.S. 33, the 2007 Dublin Community Plan identified the Economic Advancement Zone as an area served by the city that would focus on commercial growth. The adopted Community Plan accurately identified major policy direction that reflects a commitments to establish a premier research and employment center within the larger Central Ohio Innovation Corridor.

Facilitate the creation of a cohesive, integrated employment center

Maintaining the City as an important employment center is key to the long-term vitality of Dublin. The creation of a well-planned mix of office, research and support uses as a high-quality gateway to the city is very desirable and consistent with the community’s established image. The EAZ should include strong entry points into the COIC and should include complementary hotels, retail and a broad

range of uses that will support prospective companies. Businesses must also have available development options ranging from campus settings to more urban walkable locations that will make the right fit. The corridor should include a distinctive identity through the use of landscaping, architecture, signs and other design elements.

Growth in the EAZ will focus on office, research, laboratory and clean manufacturing uses.