People wanted no change,'' he said. Although most of the villagers have accepted upgrades through the years with little fuss, it's the larger changes that come with growth that worry some.
More people means more houses, busier roads and crowded schools.
Like the other counties that touch Franklin, Pickaway has experienced growth along its border communities. This is a prime location right outside of Columbus, and it is going to grow,'' Roese said. Anyone in South Bloomfield who doubts northern Pickaway County is growing fast need look no farther than neighboring Ashville, about 20 miles south of Columbus. Ashville has grown by nearly 150 single-family homes and more than 100 apartment units since 1993, and more houses and apartments are on the drawing board. Developers have proposed commercial projects on two 200-acre parcels, one on the north side and one on the south side of Ashville.