Archive - Civic Capacity

What Are Ohio's Fireworks Laws?

Vol. IV, No. 42 - Ohio's Fireworks Laws Were Last Changed in 2022

4 hrs ago • William Lutz

The Deep Brief: City Hall Shouldn't Be Fixated on a Roundabout - But on a Better Discussion

Vol. IV. No. 41 - Most people aren't against roundabouts, they are against bad roundabouts.

Jul 3 • William Lutz

Announcing our July Commnuity Survey!

Vol. IV. No. 40 - Here's a Chance To Share Your Thoughts on our Hometowns!

Jul 2 • William Lutz

A Bitter Pill To Swallow

Vol. IV, No. 39 - No One Is Thrilled To Spend More Money on Pool Improvements

Jul 1 • William Lutz

June 2026

Troy's Planning Commission to hold Public Input Meeting on New Development Code

Vol. IV, No. 38 - Residents Should Show up on July 22nd

Jun 30 • William Lutz

What is a TIF District?

Vol. IV, No. 37 - Taking a Step Back to Explain Tax Increment Financing

Jun 29 • William Lutz

Troy Aquatic Park Renvation Price Tag Skyrockets

Vol. IV, No. 36 - Council Committee Will Discuss an $800,000 increase for Aquatic Park Improvements

Jun 28 • William Lutz

The Tradeoffs of West Main Street

Vol. IV, No. 35 - A $4 Million Project Has Few Winners

Jun 27 • William Lutz

The Deep Brief: On Tattoo Parlors and Data Centers

Vol. IV. No. 34 - Which one is better for economic development?

Jun 26 • William Lutz

A $4 Million Solution to a Problem That Can't Be Easily Solved

Vol. IV, No. 33 - The West Main Street Roundabout Isn't The Traffic Panacea Some Were Hoping For.

Jun 25 • William Lutz

Troy Talks West Main Street Roundabout

Vol. IV, No. 32 - It's Not About Fixing a Broken Intersection - It's About How Much Are Willing to Spend for Marginal Benefits

Jun 24 • William Lutz

Ohioans Won't Decide on Data Centers This Fall

Vol. IV, No. 31 - The Big Decisions on Data Centers Will Still Be Had on the Local Level

Jun 23 • William Lutz

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