Summary
The city's planned rebuild of Depot Street — with hardsurfaced parking, lighting, sidewalks, and drainage — starts this fall and dovetails with the Nocterra vacancy. The PDC may partner with the building owner on site enhancements if a new tenant lands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through a state grant and loan, with construction starting this fall and extending into next year.
Downtown visitors, businesses, and the future tenant of the former Nocterra building.
Drivers and nearby businesses will deal with temporary delays, noise, and access headaches during construction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Powell Development Corporation - Oct 27, 2026
The city's planned rebuild of Depot Street — with hardsurfaced parking, lighting, sidewalks, and drainage — starts this fall and dovetails with the Nocterra vacancy. The PDC may partner with the building owner on site enhancements if a new tenant lands.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The big pothole at the Seldom Seen CSX crossing isn't the city's road, but Public Service is lending workers, a backhoe, and material so CSX's contractor can patch it. Permanent crossing replacement materials are already on site.
Powell, ODOT to resurface state Route 750 through city
Powell, ODOT to resurface state Route 750 through city The Columbus Dispatch
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