Public buildings and facilities are important elements that shape the quality of life and the attractiveness of Dublin as a community of choice for families and businesses. The quality and responsiveness of City services, as well as municipal architecture and attractive facilities help foster a sense of civic pride and community identity, as well as provide key services for residents and corporate citizens. Community facilities in Dublin and the surrounding area include parks, recreation facilities, open space, municipal offices and facilities, schools, libraries, post offices, religious institutions, cemeteries and human service institutions. This chapter provides objectives and strategies that relate to all facilities, as well as more refined objectives and strategies applicable to more specific types.
Community Facilities
Municipal Offices and Other Public Buildings
May 08, 2013
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The City of Dublin’s Council-Manager form of government provides for the election of a City Council to enact ordinances, levy taxes, appropriate funds, establish municipal policy and the general direction of City government. Day-to-day administration of City services is directed by a
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Parks, Recreation and Open Space
May 08, 2013
Existing Parks, Recreation Facilities and Open Space Parks and open space play an integral part of the values and community fabric of Dublin. As noted by the City’s official slogan, “It’s Greener in Dublin,” great emphasis is placed upon parkland dedication and attention to open spac
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Schools and Education
May 08, 2013
The area included in this Plan for land use and fiscal evaluation is served by three school districts: Dublin City Schools, Hilliard City Schools and the Jonathan Alder Local Schools. District boundaries rarely follow municipal boundaries or even property lines, making a clear definit
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Libraries
May 08, 2013
Existing Conditions The Columbus Metropolitan Library operates a branch at 75 North High Street in Historic Dublin. The branch was opened in 1980, expanded in 1990 and occupies about 20,000 square feet and serves as an important civic anchor in the Historic District. More than 160,000
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Postal Services
May 08, 2013
Existing Conditions The Dublin planning area includes two Dublin zip codes (43016 and 43017), Powell (43065), Plain City (43064), Hilliard (43026) and the Amlin zip code (43002). The older Dublin post office (11,497 square feet) is located at 75 Shawan Falls Drive. Another 31,4800-squ
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Religious Institutions
May 08, 2013
Existing Conditions Religious institutions and other civic buildings provide additional locations for services, civic activity and interaction. The Dublin area is served by at least 40 religious institutions, many of which have undergone tremendous growth in the past few years. Severa
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Cemeteries
May 08, 2013
Existing Conditions In 2005, the City of Dublin published “The Cemeteries of Dublin, Ohio: History in Stone,” creating the first known compilation of cemetery information about the Dublin area. The city has many historic cemeteries and burial grounds of record, as well as other unmark
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Health and Human Services
May 08, 2013
Existing Conditions Human service programs and medical services are planned for and are offered by several organizations that include the City of Dublin’s Recreation Services, City of Dublin Volunteer Resources, Dublin Counseling Center, Dublin Youth Athletics, Dublin Soccer League, t
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Community Plan Adopted July 1, 2013 | Effective July 30 2013