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Multi-modal Transit Study for the Wasson Way

The UC Niehoff Urban Studio conducted a study throughout the 13/14 academic year on the the Wasson Way as a trail and light rail corridor. The following report titled, “Movement in the City“, highlights research and project proposals for Wasson Way. Students from urban planning, civil engineering, urban geography, and real estate collaborated with stakeholders across the city to develop these proposals.

Pedal4Paddy March 21st, 2015

oin us on Saturday, March 21st for the 5th annual Pedal4Paddy bike event. With multiple bike routes for all ages and abilities, the ride offers something fun for everyone in the family. It’s a great excuse to get out of the house to celebrate spring, biking, good food, local beer. A $20 donation is requested, and all donations will benefit the Wasson Way. Ride starts at 11:00am at 50 West Brewery, 7668 Wooster Pike.

Community Meetings Have Strong Turnout

OThe Wasson Way organization has held two community meetings to gather input on the trail design from neighborhoods adjacent to the trail. The most recent event was held on Tuesday October 28th at the Oakley Recreation Center, with over 55 people attending. The first event was held at Hyde Park Floral and Garden Center on Wednesday Oct 1st, with more than 50 community members also in attendance. The sessions were targeted to East Hyde Park and Wasson Road neighborhoods, respectively, and an additional 3 neighborhood meetings targeting different neighborhoods will be held in upcoming months. Residents asked questions and discussed their views about parking, lighting, privacy, access points, and landscaping. All the ideas shared in person and in writing are being documented and analyzed. We are grateful for all of the members of the community who attended to contribute their voice, and we look forward to hearing more input at future sessions.

Walkin’ the Wasson Way

We held “Try the Tracks” walk on May 3rd for interested community members to experience and envision the trail. The route went from Busken’s Bakery to Xavier University and back. Quite a few of the adjacent property owners joined the walk, fostering a productive discussion about the location of the Trail, resident privacy, parking area locations, and the tremendous benefits the trail will bring to the neighborhoods. Everyone was very surprised by the huge area of land in the Norwood Depot which will create a great opportunity for future plans.”

UC Niehoff Event

In April, 120 students and professors from UC Engineering, DAAP, Real Estate and Geography presented the result of over 7,000 hours of classroom study at the UC Niehoff Studio. It was a fascinating look at both near and far-term projects for the Wasson Way: from dog parks, to access points, to community gardens, to development opportunities, to road crossings, to a future with light rail. The event featured an open reception attended by many from the community as well as a panel discussions by regional experts about the beneficial impact of the Wasson Way.

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