This page displays all of the input submitted by participants through the Launch round between June 11 and August 15, 2025. It includes responses from the online survey, webinar, and in-person input provided on paper forms. It is organized into three parts.

Responses to the question: What do you treasure most about Worthington today?

Total entries: 1056

Entries are listed in the order in which they were entered, with the most recent at the top.

Treasure Entry creation date

Walkability

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Safe, positive community to raise a family. Something for everyone.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

The active sense of people waking and enjoying downtown, special events. People love it here.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Family friendly atmosphere. Would love more restaurants that fit that goal.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

My husband grew up in Worthington, we love the schools and Worthington is central and easy to access from all parts of Columbus

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

City services offered to the residents and businesses.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Compactness, schools, walkability, location with Central Ohio,

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Untapped potential

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

I treasure the city leadership with the backbone to stand up to money-hungry developers trying to destroy our way of life in the name of profit for their shareholders

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Proximity to a major city (Columbus) and amenities. The walkability to the downtown, schools, the grocery store and parks. All of the trees and greenery. And the kind people.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

I grew up here – I love the small town feel (our tight community bond) with the close proximity to big city activities.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Convenient location with small town charm. Safe neighborhoods. Amazing farmers market. Friendly neighbors.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Walking to fun outdoor activities

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Historic town which has kept its character while growing planfully

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Opportunity to grow while honoring our historic roots

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Opportunity for redevelopment in key areas that would not impact the heart of Old Worthington.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Wonderful community events!

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Good schools

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Walkable, downtown gathering spots, friendly community, access to freeways to other areas of the county

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Quaint and kind city, feels like a small town so closely connected to larger city

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

The small-town charm with big city vibes.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

neighborhood community, proximity to city, relatively walkable by Columbus standards

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Old Worthington
Look & feel
Sense of community
Walkability

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

The people!

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

Schools, location, and potential.

June 26, 2025 at 2:11 pm

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Total entries: 827