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A drone view of the historic Ridges area.

OHIO shares progress update regarding development strategy at The Ridges

June 18, 2025 3 min

The University’s development strategy and collaborative efforts to preserve the historic buildings and land at The Ridges passed an important marker on Monday, June 16, when the State of Ģ��Ƶ Controlling Board approved the conveyance of a portion of the area at The Ridges that will ultimately be transferred to the Ridges Community Development, LLC for rehabilitation and development.

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New University FlexSpace now available at The Ridges; Grosvenor West FlexSpace to transition to Grosvenor Hall Sept. 23

July 18, 2024 2 min

Ģ��Ƶ University Space Planning has announced two updates to the University’s existing FlexSpace options that are available for use by OHIO employees across campus.

University FlexSpace at The Ridges to transition to Building 19 beginning July 15

April 8, 2024 1 min

The Flexspace currently located at The Ridges Buildings 13, 14 and 18 is anticipated to go offline beginning June 1 and transition to studio spaces for the College of Fine Arts as a part of its ongoing facilities renewal strategy.

Kelsey Bryant in tree conducting research

Grounds for recreation, learning and research

March 8, 2024 4 min

The Ridges land was just as fundamental to the mission of the Athens Lunatic Asylum as its buildings. The same holds true for Ģ��Ƶ University today.

John Hutchison and his beautiful Percheron horses

The Athena Cinema to host the annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive at The Ridges

November 28, 2023 2 min

The Athena Cinema’s eleventh annual Holiday Film Series and Canned Food Drive will bring Christmas Classics to the big screen, only this year in a new setting.

The Ridges will move forward in development to preserve historic buildings and land

July 6, 2023 3 min

The Ridges will move forward in its development strategy to preserve the historic buildings and land as a resolution to designate certain buildings and limited areas of land as surplus was passed.

Ģ��Ƶ University Board of Trustees approve design phase of renewal strategy for the College of Fine Arts facilities, next steps for Ridges Development Plan during June meetings

June 16, 2023 10 min

The Ģ��Ƶ University Board of Trustees reviewed the College of Fine Arts’ strategy for its facilities and new green during meetings June 15-16 on the Athens campus.

OHIO experts discuss The Ridges Development Strategy during March 30 Ask the Experts

March 31, 2023 2 min

OHIO administrative experts Shawna Wolfe and Dominick Brook discussed The Ridges Development Plan and provided insight into the rehabilitation of the historic property during an Ask the Experts.

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OHIO incorporates community feedback, shares updates and next steps for Ridges Development Strategy

March 30, 2023 5 min

The town hall, the latest installment of OHIO’s community discussion focusing on The Ridges Development Strategy, provided a look back at the community feedback that was received during the previous two University and community town hall events. It also shared an informational overview of the Development Strategy’s next steps for review and approval.

Reminder: OHIO hosting third town hall about The Ridges Development Strategy on March 24

March 23, 2023 2 min

Ģ��Ƶ University will host its third and final town hall discussion about The Ridges Development Strategy on Friday, March 24, from 2-4 p.m.

OHIO and Athens community participate in The Ridges Development Strategy town hall

March 2, 2023 3 min

Members of the Ģ��Ƶ University and Athens community participated in a town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 21, focusing on The Ridges Development Strategy.

Reminder: OHIO to host town hall discussions focused on The Ridges

February 14, 2023 2 min

Ģ��Ƶ University will host town hall discussions on Feb. 21 and March 24 to share information about The Ridges Development Strategy.

OHIO's Board of Trustees endorses strategy for the rehabilitation and development of The Ridges

January 19, 2023 4 min

The presentation included high-level recommendations from The Ridges Development Advisors to use a New Community Authority (NCA) as the preferred strategy for both the adaptive rehabilitation and reuse of the historic buildings at The Ridges and to best identify opportunities for future development.

Ģ��Ƶ University Board of Trustees to receive updates on The Ridges Development Plan, ASCENT program

January 12, 2023 7 min

Ģ��Ƶ University’s Board of Trustees will receive an update on The Ridges Development Plan during its meetings on Jan. 19-20 at Ģ��Ƶ University’s Athens campus.

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Ridges Advisory Committee working to finalize development strategy for The Ridges

December 1, 2022 3 min

The development strategy has continued to adapt through a combination of stakeholder feedback and the evolving needs of Ģ��Ƶ University, Athens and the surrounding region and is in the early stages of finalization.

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