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North Linden

The North Linden Area Commission is the representative advisory area commission established under Title 31 of the Columbus City Codes in order to, among other purposes, “Bring the problems and needs of the area to the attention of appropriate government agencies....”

Meeting Place

Linden Recreation Center (1350 Briarwood Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211)

Meeting Time

6:00p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, except August and December

Neighborhood Liaison

De Lena Scales

614-645-0699

Recent News

Local Loops Survey: Help Us Reuse 3D Printing Waste in Columbus

September 17, 2025

MORPC launches Regional Economic Development Academy

August 20, 2025

Next meeting: 20 November 2025

Agenda

Last meeting of the Zoning Committee before 2026

1350 Briarwood Avenue

November 13, 2025

6:00 PM

Zoning Committee Meeting

Agenda

Last meeting of the North Linden Area Commission before 2026.

1350 Briarwood Avenue

November 20, 2025

6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Agenda

First meeting of 2026.

1350 Briarwood Avenue

January 8, 2026

6:00 PM

Zoning Committee

Agenda

First meeting of 2026. New commissioners.

1350 Briarwood Avenue

January 15, 2026

6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Meetings

Columbus Division of Water and Power is working to upgrade all water meters with "smart" models that provide real-time leak detection and usage updates. This upgrade is mandatory. You will be contacted by the Division of Water and Power to arrange an installation date. If you (or your landlord) does not schedule the installation, your water will be shut off.


Some installers have accidentally flooded basements, causing signficant water damage. You must be home for the install. Make sure that the installer knows where your street shutoff valve is located, and can turn off that valve before replacing the meter.

Water meter replacements

Columbus is working to remove all lead pipes from the public water system. Residents must take a couple of quick steps to test their water line, to determine whether replacement is needed.

Lead water line replacements

Columbia Gas is installing a new major transmission pipeline for natural gas in Columbus, crossing through North LInden. This action is 

Gas line maintenance

Reducing pollution in Columbus' rivers will require diverting water from the combined storm/sewer system. Columbus is fixing leaking sewer lines in houses, building new storm drains, building rain gardens to hold water in the immediate aftermath of heavy rainfall, and upgrading street parking with pavers to et water filter slowly into the ground instead of running into storm drains.

Blueprint

Zero deaths and serious injuries on Columbus streets by 2035 is the goal. The steps along the way will require significant upgrades to Columbus' roads, and significant changes in how we move around Columbus.

Vision Zero

The City of Columbus is rewriting its zoning code from scratch, and updating its land-use recommendations for the first time since 2018. The new zoning code aims to facilitate more housing, supported by more neighborhood-scale retail, and more-walkable neighborhoods

"Zone In" zoning code update

The One Linden Plan coordinates improvements, resources, and work between the City of Columbus, non-profit partners, and private groups, to improve North and South Linden.

One Linden Plan

Major Goings-on

Commissioners

Carol Perkins

Chair

Executive Committee

Tracy Robinson

Vice Chair

Education Committee

O. Daniel Ajayi

Treasurer

Health and Safety Committee

Emily O'Connor

Secretary

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Amber Broadus

Commissioner

Planning and Development Committee

Jenna Dascenzo

Commissioner

Community Engagement Committee

Ebony L. Fadis

Commissioner

Community Engagement Committee

Ben Keith

Commissioner

Zoning Committee

Nate Wilkins

Commissioner

Zoning Committee

Committees

Zoning Committee

Meetings are the second Thursday of the month. Agendas and meeting cancellations are published via the Zoning Committee Newsletter.

Chair, Ben Keith
benlkeith@gmail.com

Transportation Committee

The Zoning Committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Chair, Carol Perkins
cperkins.nlac@gmail.com

Job Creation, Workforce Development, and Education Committee

This committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Education Committee

This committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Health and Safety Committee

Meetings are on the third Monday of the month.

Chair, O. Daniel Ajayi
Dr.danielnlac@gmail.com

Code Enforcement Committee

This committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Communtiy Engagement Committee

This committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

Chair, Ebony Fadis
efadis.nlac@gmail.com 

Planning and Development Committee

This committee shall conduct meetings as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.

To request a reasonable accommodation (RA) due to a disability, please call Angie Wise, ADA Coordinator, at 614-645-8029, or send an email to AMWise@Columbus.gov at least 10 days prior to the event.

Accessibility Notice

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