YARD to help village shape next generation of growth

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The Village of Ottawa, Ohio, has engaged YARD & Company to help shape its next generation of growth, centered around a vibrant and walkable downtown core. Over the next 8 months, YARD will be working with a newly created resident and business-led Task Force to:

  • Engage village residents, employers and leaders about a vision for Ottawa’s growth

  • Identify opportunities to attract hospitality, street-level retail and housing to Downtown and Downtown-near locations

  • Improve walkability of downtown streets and public spaces while re-establishing a relationship to the Blanchard River, the High School and surrounding neighborhoods

  • Establish and activate a new brand for Ottawa, built on authentic village experiences

  • Develop and implement an expanded event calendar and storytelling platform

  • Elevate a new or refined level of organization wholly dedicated to the vitality of Downtown Ottawa

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