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Neighbors raise traffic, drainage and school-capacity concerns at first reading to increase Midland Downs apartments
Summary
Developers asked to amend a planned-unit development to rise from 214 to 342 multifamily units at Midland Downs (9101 Macon Road). The first reading generated several hours of public comment about traffic, drainage and schools; no final council vote was taken.
Developers seeking to increase the multifamily component of the Midland Downs planned unit at 9101 Macon Road told the Columbus City Council they need additional density to make a Class A project financially feasible. The rezoning change discussed at first reading would raise the multifamily total from 214 units to 342 while slightly reducing the commercial portion of the site.
Why it matters: Neighbors said the proposed increase would intensify traffic on Macon Road and local residential streets, strain school capacity and worsen drainage problems in a part of east Columbus where residents report recent break-ins and rising concern about public safety and infrastructure.
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