7 3VILLAGE MASTER PLAN PROJECT BEGUN Initiated project to develop a village master plan. This project will run from August 2025 through May 2026. It is again being undertaken in collaboration with the Civil Engineering Department at Cedarville University. A team of 6 students and one of the civil engineering faculty are undertaking this work.The project aims to provide the new village planning commission with a draft master plan document which can be refined and implemented by the commission. This will assist in guiding village development. 4VILLAGE SIGNAGE Improved village signage project. This project developed new informational signage for the village. Signs include a village map and noticeboard for businesses and local events. The visually appealing signs provide visitors and residents with clear information about opportunities in town. Installations were made at: • North end of village - SR072 opposite the gas station • Center of town - adjacent municipal parking lot on W. Xenia Ave (US-42W) • Bike path - bike path / SR-72 intersection. These signs appear to have been well received Our Plan In 2026, the committee plans to undertake the following activities: • Completion of Phase II of the Cedarville Transportation study, including recommendations to the village council on potential short-term and long-term improvements. The Phase II study will be completed in April 2026. • Completion of Village Master Plan project and provide recommendations to the village planning commission and council. The project will be completed in April 2026. • Village Master Plan - Phase II. It is anticipated that there will be a follow-on project to the current Master Plan project conducted in conjunction with Cedarville University. This project will begin in Aug 2026 and go through to April 2027. • Sidewalk development project - project to create a demonstration sidewalk segment in front of the Village Hall with the intent of establishing desired appearance and layout for the historic downtown. Volunteer Hours EXTERNAL VOLUNTEERS HOURS Transportation study - Phase I 900 Transportation study - Phase II 1,050 Village Master Plan project 1,100 Total 3,050
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