Frequently Asked Questions
Why Experience London?
A vibrant community with a high quality of life is rooted in people who believe in its future and act on that belief. Everyone in our community recognizes the need for infrastructure, and while there is no guaranteed return, local residents Tom Coughlin and Paul Gross believe any benefit will be shared throughout the community. More revenue would mean more resources for the town and its schools. Like their neighbors, they want London to remain a great place to live, work and raise a family.
What is the London Landing at Brooksedge?
London Landing at Brooksedge by Arbor Homes is the continuation of the Brooksedge subdivision which was started by Chuck Duval several decades ago.
London Landing’s purpose is helping new homeowners achieve a major milestone in their American Dream while creating value for our community by growing the tax basis. When finished, it will have 290 single-family homes. This expanded neighborhood means greater opportunities for our students, better care for our seniors and veterans, and more support for essential services like EMS, Fire, and Police.
Is London’s infrastructure equipped to handle this growth?
Prior to the development of London Landing, this land was tillable farm ground with no storm drainage to mitigate floods and provide relief from water runoff. Now, runoff is taken in through retention ponds and underground storm drainage. This kind of infrastructure, in accordance with the Ohio EPA, is a modern standard and one that is of the highest level compared to earlier developments in London.
Infrastructure for the development of London Landing, paid for by the developer, brought millions of dollars in road, curb, and sidewalk updates alone. The town has needed infrastructure investment for some time, and this project is meant to enhance the town’s foundation and bring in additional revenue to fund it without raising residents’ taxes.
Who's responsible for water and sewer services as the town grows?
Water and sewer infrastructure was paid for by the developer, but daily operations are not under the control of Experience London or its leadership. These utility functions will be under the responsibility of Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer.
How will traffic and congestion be handled?
Experience London has worked diligently in collaboration with local entities on infrastructure planning. For London Landing, two entries have been made to 56 to allow individuals direct access to the interstate, avoiding the need to go through town.
Additionally, other improvements are actively being made throughout the city to help manage traffic and congestion. For example, Tom and Paul are supporting infrastructure improvements through local entities and working in collaboration with them to ensure roadways keep pace with growth as it pertains to the developments on Highway 42, which have been strategically placed throughout various points of the city to make them as digestible as possible.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was conducted and determined what would be needed before the infrastructure was developed. A traffic engineer, ODOT and the county engineer collaborated to ensure what would be needed and that these advancements would keep pace with demand.
Will local schools be able to handle an influx of students?
According to the official 2025-2026 Enrollment Report Executive Summary, London City Schools reported a district-wide decline in enrollment from 2024/25 to 2025/26 of 48. More specifically, London City Schools’ Middle and High School enrollment is less than it was in 2020.
2020-21 | 2025-26 | 5-Year Difference | |
Middle School | 512 | 472 | -40 |
High School | 790 | 601 | -89 |
That said, the school’s current and previous administrations have been highly supportive and appreciative of the new revenue that is being created as a result of these developments. Experience London has closely collaborated with school officials to ensure this will be net positive for the schools.
With the planned growth, there will be new revenue generated by London Landing that directly benefits London City Schools because of the expanded tax base, not new taxes on current residents.
What is the development on Highway 42?
This property is, and has been, zoned “retail and commercial” for 30+ years – this designation is not something that was just recently made by current or recent local administrations.
This growth is intentional and community-focused! It takes time to find the right investment(s) that would bring this development to reality with intention, which is why it is being developed now.
With this development, citizens can anticipate new jobs and amenities that will benefit the community. Not a single city dollar is going into the expansion of this. Paul and Tom are spending the money to put the infrastructure into this site to attract new businesses.
Will London lose its small-town charm as it grows?
The investments and development taking place in London are intentionally thought-out and meant to provide London with more modern amenities, while maintaining the close-knit nature and small-town charm, sharing the values of similar Ohio communities like Marysville. London isn’t going to become “another Hilliard.”
With Experience London – we’re working to enhance our community for the residents already here, and to give the next generation an affordable place to come back and raise their families if they so choose. It’s all part of ensuring that the London community remains vibrant for all ages and stages of life, and that starts with improvements to keep pace with the community and its needs.