COMMUNITY VITALITY
How we are evaluated
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This category includes policies, programs, activities, and facilities that lead to a vibrant community and promote a sense of health and well-being. Includes, but not limited to, senior and community centers, libraries, museums, arts/cultural organizations, mentoring programs, schools, faith-based organizations, parks, playgrounds, dog parks, sports fields, water activities, trails, golf courses, and other active and passive recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.
How Coshocton excels in this category
Coshocton is a community that can sustain itself into the future as well as provide opportunities for its residents to pursue their own life goals and the ability of residents to experience positive life outcomes. You will find Coshocton is a caring, peaceful community. It has a low cost of living, wonderful healthcare facilities, artistic and cultural appeal, exceptional schools, great restaurants, and superb recreational choices. Add to that a sense of history and a feel of connectiveness and you have a perfect hometown. Our community leaders work well together to ensure policies and procedures are enforced and that all stake holders are held responsible. Our community benefits from three Foundations that provide grant dollars for a wide variety of project as well as matching dollars for government grants.
New community projects
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Two new SR 541 Bridges and Enhancements
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New Murals
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Clary Gardens Pavilion and Master Plan
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New restaurants
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CIB $300,000 Community Greenhouses project
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COTC free scholarships
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Shelby Building purchase
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ITM business move to Civic Hall
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New Justice Center Project
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Roscoe Village new technology
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Tribune building turned into Business Center
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City Parks Improvements
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Port Authority purchase of Theater
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$40,000 Court Square electric upgrade
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CR A1 - Skip’s Landing Park Project
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$5 M Broadband Project
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Our Town Coshocton Initiatives
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New Behavioral Health Building – All Well
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Coshocton Hospital named one of best 100
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Expansion of Container Rental Program
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Geo Trail
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Expansion of MFM
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3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Fairgrounds Rain Garden (SWCD)
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AAS Garden
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Story Walk
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Kids America – Pickle Ball Courts
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Drive Through Food Pantry
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New EMS & CCCTA Building Site
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Renovations of Previous Hopewell Building