Medina County Approves Two Major Development Projects

Brunswick road upgrades and Cobblestone Crossings mixed-use plan added to county's economic strategy to pursue state and federal grants.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:35pm

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Medina County has added two major development projects - a Brunswick industrial park road overhaul and the Cobblestone Crossings mixed-use plan in Montville Township - to its official economic development strategy. The goal is to unlock eligibility for state and federal grants to help fund the infrastructure improvements needed to support future growth in the county.

Why it matters

Medina County has seen steady population growth over the past two decades, and county leaders are trying to get ahead of the infrastructure needs that come with that growth. By fast-tracking these two projects into the county's economic development plan, they can now pursue critical grant funding to upgrade roads, utilities, and other public improvements before private investment and new development occurs.

The details

The Brunswick Industrial Park project will focus on road reconstruction and concrete base repairs along Industrial Parkway North to support existing manufacturers and make room for new employers. The Cobblestone Crossings project in Montville Township is a roughly $165 million, 90-acre mixed-use development planned for residential, healthcare, senior living, and commercial uses. By formally adding these projects to the county's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Medina can now apply for state and federal infrastructure grants to help fund the necessary public improvements.

  • Medina County Commissioners signed the amended economic development strategy on March 3, 2026.
  • The Medina County Economic Development Corporation has already submitted two $500,000 funding applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation to help cover project-related work.

The players

Medina County

The county government of Medina County, Ohio, which is overseeing the economic development strategy and infrastructure projects.

Cobblestone Crossings

A proposed $165 million, 90-acre mixed-use development in Montville Township that includes residential, healthcare, senior living, and commercial components.

Brunswick Industrial Park

An industrial park in the city of Brunswick, Ohio, where road reconstruction and concrete base repairs are planned along Industrial Parkway North.

Bethany Dentler

The executive director of the Medina County Economic Development Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“We've already submitted two $500,000 funding applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation to help cover project-related work.”

— Bethany Dentler, Executive Director, Medina County Economic Development Corporation

What’s next

Local officials are waiting on the state's response to the ODOT grant applications while they sort out local matching funds and tentative project schedules.

The takeaway

By fast-tracking these two major development projects into its economic strategy, Medina County is proactively positioning itself to secure critical infrastructure funding from state and federal sources. This will help the county get ahead of its growing population and ensure the necessary roads, utilities, and other public improvements are in place to support future growth and new private investment.