Heath’s Housing Push Sparks School Crisis | Columbus News

Heath Mayor Mark Johns is pushing forward with a massive new housing development on 300+ acres west of town, aiming to build over 500 homes to tackle the region’s housing crisis — but Granville residents are sounding the alarm. The project, led by M/I Homes, would fall within Granville’s school district, potentially adding 850 new students — a 33% jump — straining already overburdened schools and possibly forcing a $8 million annual tax hike or even a new school. Granville leaders fear the financial hit, while Heath argues the development is vital for regional stability and will bring in critical revenue to fund city services and infrastructure. With a vote looming, the decision could reshape both communities’ futures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/531d230668eaccc0