Creekside redevelopment plan draws broad support and parking, traffic questions at Gahanna public hearing

A public hearing on Nov. 3 brought vocal support and detailed questions about a mixed‑use redevelopment proposed for Gahanna’s Creekside District. The ordinance under consideration, Ordinance 42‑2025, would authorize the mayor to enter into a development agreement with Connect Realty LLC, Benson Capital LLC and the Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation to redevelop vacant and blighted parcels in Creekside.

Mayor Chadwin, introducing the item, said the project “has been in the works for years” and that the Creekside strategy and the newly adopted Our Gahanna strategic plan informed the proposal. Director Gotke summarized the city’s public engagement: a dedicated email (Creekside@gahanna.gov), a project website, four public events (two for the general public, two for business owners/residents) and additional meetings with private groups.…