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5 Overview and Purpose

Dublin’s Efforts in the EAZ

Over the past decade, the City of Dublin has concentrated significant investment in the Economic Advancement Zone and surrounding areas. Starting with a funding partnership with the Franklin County Metro Parks to acquire over 1,000 acres of parkland just north of the EAZ, many important projects have been addressed to establish a high level of amenities and development quality that will benefit future development.

» » Acquiring 175 key acres at the U.S. 33 / SR 161 Interchange and along Post Road to control development and provide direct availability of sites;

» » Obtaining Job Ready Site status for municipal properties within the EAZ to enhance marketability;

» » Commitment of funds to facilitate interchange improvements at U.S. 33 and Post Road / SR 161 as a major gateway to the EAZ;

» » Establishment of the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC) as an incubator and business start-up facility;

» » Providing key water and sewer extensions to encourage annexation;

» » Donating land for the development of future electric facilities;

» » Completion of a new 2-million gallon water tank to enhance service and facilitate the removal of the Post Road tank for redevelopment;

» » Establishing a public-private partnership to construct the Ballantrae residential development and the Golf Club of Dublin as an open space amenity for the public; and

» » Investment in park amenities at Darree Fields, such as the Miracle Field, soccer

facilities and other recreation amenities. Improvements to the U.S. 33

/ SR 161 interchange will help optimize mobility for businesses.