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Somerset's Vibrant Transformation: A Community-Led Development Model

Discover the inspiring journey of Somerset, a village on the edge of Appalachia, embracing economic strategies like heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, and asset-based small business development. Explore how public infrastructure improvements, electric car charging, and broadband initiatives have invigorated the area, along with the revitalization of historic assets, arts and culture, and local food scenes. The emphasis on healthcare access, workforce development, and innovative projects like the Somerset Idea Foundry and partnerships for rural revitalization highlight the community's commitment to sustainable growth. Contact Mayor Tom Johnson for more information.

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Somerset's Vibrant Transformation: A Community-Led Development Model

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  1. Village of SomersetOverview of Community Led Development Mayor Tom Johnson

  2. Background • Edge of Appalachia • Moderate Income • Lack of Manufacturing • Low Educational Attainment • 45 minutes east of downtown Columbus • 1,500 people • Significant Historic District

  3. Economic Development Strategy • Great Place to Live • Public Infrastructure • Social Services • Asset Based Small Business Development • Heritage Tourism & Outdoor Recreation • Local Foods & Craft Beverages • Healthcare • Workforce Development • Community-Led Development

  4. Public Infrastructure Streetscape • ODOT Transportation Alternative Funding • Broadband conduit

  5. Public Infrastructure Water & Sewer • System Capacity • System Cost • Long-Term Capital Plan Electric Car Charging

  6. Heritage Tourism • Historic Assets • Tourism Formula • Historic Downtown • Outdoor Recreation • Arts & Culture • Local Foods & Restaurants • Boutique Hotels • Craft Beverages • Broadband

  7. Outdoor Recreation • Emerald Necklace Parks & Greenspace • Bike Path – Complete Streets • Doubled the size of our public park • Obtained funding for bike path rail corridor • Gateway to Public Lands

  8. Arts & Culture • Artist’s Cooperative • Community Events • Creative Placemaking

  9. Local Foods • Farmer’s Market • Community Kitchen & Food Incubator • Community Garden • Local Restaurants • County Home Farm

  10. Access to Healthcare • Medicaid Expansion • Conducted Access to Healthcare Study • Genesis Perry County Medical Center Project $10 million investment • Added Behavioral Health & Addiction Task Force

  11. Workforce Development Somerset Idea Foundry Project • Maker Space • Technology Hub • Business Incubator Career Pathways to In-Demand Jobs • K-12 • Technology Hub • Hocking Technical College

  12. Community-Led Development • Zoning & Land Use Planning • Design Review Guidelines • Redevelopment District • Opportunity Zone • Tax Incentives • Government • Creative Partners • Anchor Institutions

  13. Rural Revitalization Partnership Initiative • Contact Information Tom Johnson johnsot9@ohio.edu 740 621-3580

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