State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers – Athens County Independent

State approves transfer of 27 acres of The Ridges to developers – Athens County Independent

ATHENS, Ohio — The State of Ohio Controlling Board last week approved the transfer of just over 27 acres at The Ridges from Ohio University to developers, an important milestone in long-term plans to transform the site of the former Athens Lunatic Asylum. If all goes according to plan, the 27 acres will eventually host hundreds of housing units along with commercial space, according to a presentation developers made to a June 17 meeting of the A…