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Upper Arlington hosts first Master Plan workshop Wednesday

Upper Arlington holds its first Master Plan public workshop Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bob Crane Community Center, opening the public input phase of a planning process that will guide the city's growth and investment.

Water flowing rapidly into a metal storm drain grate on a wet urban street.

Upper Arlington promotes free stormwater pledge for businesses

The City of Upper Arlington is encouraging local businesses to take the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District's free Water Quality Partner Pledge, which offers stormwater compliance help, recognition and continuing education to small businesses.

Upper Arlington Master Plan survey closes Sept. 11

Upper Arlington residents have less than two weeks to complete the city's Master Plan survey, which covers land use, housing, economic development and transportation. The survey closes Friday, Sept. 11.

UA Library election guide flags Oct. 5 voter registration deadline

The Upper Arlington Public Library has published a 2026 general election guide consolidating registration deadlines, early voting schedules and ballot resources for UA residents facing an Oct. 5 registration deadline and a Nov. 3 ballot that includes a $273.5 million school bond issue.

Marble Cliff council to address storm recovery, power outages Monday

Marble Cliff Village Council meets Monday, Aug. 17, for its first session since the Aug. 11 derecho; the agenda includes an AEP storm-recovery update, a Cambridge Boulevard project report and a possible final vote on eliminating the Beautification Board.

UA finance committee meets Aug. 24 with no posted agenda

Upper Arlington's Financial Policies Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, for the first time since the derecho that damaged 75 homes and triggered a disaster declaration, but no agenda has been posted.

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