ODOT SR-161 to 1-70 Connector Study
Ohio Department of Transportation
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With anticipated growth driven by the Ohio One Intel mega site in New Albany, the Ohio Department of Transportation initiated a study to establish a framework for improving north-south connections in southwest Licking County. In partnership with global engineering firm, Jacobs, Neighborhood Strategies is providing local expertise, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven input on land use, infrastructure, and economic development. This positions us to evaluate how development in Licking County interacts with and is shaped by its transportation network and land use patterns.
In-Progress
Location
Licking County, OH
Expertise
Public & Stakeholder Engagement
Community Planning
Government & Community Relations
Key Partnership
Neighborhood Strategies partnered with Jacobs, a global transportation firm, as a subconsultant for this project
Leveraging Experience to Help Improve Road Connections
Neighborhood Strategies was selected for the project team based on our expertise in community engagement, economic development strategy, and established familiarity with Licking County's leaders, communities, and transportation systems. With experience in comprehensive planning and zoning updates across the region, we are advising on land use considerations and helping ensure recommendations reflect local context and conditions.
Shaping Road Enhancements Through Community-Informed Recommendations
Our firm helped facilitate two interactive stakeholder meetings with representatives from local municipalities, Licking County, and the State of Ohio. Sessions focused on corridor-specific jurisdictions and included visualizations of existing conditions, intersections, and proposed improvements to support informed discussion and feedback. Insights gathered from these activities are being analyzed to inform final project recommendations.