Rain garden maintenance – Early Fall 2026: Record-setting rainfall and stormwater runoff across Columbus led to the accumulation of weeds, trash and debris in our rain garden basins. This accumulation shows basins function as designed, removing pollutants from our rivers and streams. Contractors are currently removing those items, ahead of planned mulching, pruning and replanting of the basins as necessary this fall. All Blueprint rain gardens continue to receive monthly maintenance. You can learn more about the maintenance program HERE
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, site issues, etc.
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Integrated Solution, Permeable Pavers, Waterline Improvements, & Resurfacing
Lateral Lining Project 5
Eureka/Fremont Lateral Lining Project 6
Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 1
Palmetto/Westgate Lateral Lining Project 2
Hilltop has been identified as a Blueprint priority area due to a significant number of basement backup incidences and the sanitary sewer overflow that discharges into Forest Creek/Scioto Big Run. In addition to the four pillars of Blueprint, Hilltop Blueprint includes additional sewer upgrades to address existing deficiencies and severe flooding locations.
NEW for 2026! Permeable Pavers on the way for Palmetto Westgate: Permeable paver construction begins August 26, 2026!
Hilltop 1 is bounded by West Broad Street to the north, Wheatland Avenue to the east, Sullivant Avenue to the south and Derrer Road to the west. Hilltop 1 is divided into two project areas:
Eureka-Fremont (S Hague to S Wheatland)
Palmetto-Westgate (Derrer to S Hague)
Project Map
Surveyors are in the neighborhood to document water flow patterns, topography, existing utilities, and other residential infrastructure, such as downspouts.
The engineering team identifies the types and locations of green infrastructure that will meet the needs of the neighborhood. During the design phase, we seek resident feedback through surveys, public meetings, and field visits.
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Construction of green infrastructure involves work in the public right-of-way and street. All neighborhood residents will be notified of anticipated impacts, and Blueprint will send out weekly construction updates to keep everyone informed of the schedule and activities.
Learn MoreRain gardens and porous pavement sites are installed. During this time other city infrastructure work may occur, such as waterline upgrades or sidewalk installations.
Individual homes are assessed for lateral lining. These home improvements prevent stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer lines by getting that water away from your home and out to the street, so it can drain to the storm sewer system
All homes in the project area are eligible to receive a sump pump if residents do not have one, or if the current pump is in disrepair. Visit our sump pump project page to learn more.
See where green infrastructure is planned in your neighborhood.
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