Medina County Approves New Development Projects to Support Growth

Infrastructure improvements and mixed-use development planned to accommodate rising population.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Medina County, Ohio has approved adding two new development projects to its long-term economic development strategy. The projects include major infrastructure upgrades connected to a proposed $165 million mixed-use development in Montville Township, as well as road improvements in Brunswick's industrial park. County officials say these investments are necessary to support Medina's rapid population growth, which has outpaced neighboring counties over the past two decades.

Why it matters

Medina County has become the fastest-growing county in Northeast Ohio, with its population increasing over 22% since 2000. This growth has transformed the county from predominantly rural to majority urban. The new development projects are part of the county's strategy to accommodate this continued population expansion through infrastructure improvements and mixed-use commercial projects.

The details

The Medina County Board of Commissioners approved adding the two new projects to the county's long-term economic development plan. This includes major infrastructure upgrades tied to the proposed $165 million Cobblestone Crossings mixed-use development in Montville Township, which officials say will bring 125 new jobs. The other project involves road improvements in Brunswick's industrial park to support expanding companies in that area. The county has submitted $500,000 funding applications to the Ohio Department of Transportation for each of these projects.

  • Medina County's population grew 22.2% from 2000 to 2020, the fastest growth rate in Northeast Ohio.
  • Montville Township added over 10,100 residents between 1990 and 2025, the most of any community in the county.
  • Brunswick and Brunswick Hills Township combined added nearly 14,000 residents from 1990 to 2025.

The players

Medina County Board of Commissioners

The governing body of Medina County that approved adding the new development projects to the county's long-term economic development strategy.

Bethany Dentler

The executive director of the Medina County Economic Development Corporation who presented the projects to the county commissioners.

Cobblestone Crossings

A proposed $165 million mixed-use development project in Montville Township that is part of Medina County's growth plans.

Brunswick

An industrial park in Brunswick, Ohio that is slated for road upgrades to support expanding companies.

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

The state transportation agency that Medina County has applied to for $500,000 in funding for the infrastructure projects.

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What they’re saying

“Including the projects in the county's economic development strategy is necessary for ODOT to consider them for funding.”

— Bethany Dentler, Executive Director, Medina County Economic Development Corporation (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The county is awaiting word from the Ohio Department of Transportation on whether the funding applications for the infrastructure projects will be approved.

The takeaway

Medina County's rapid population growth over the past two decades has transformed it into Northeast Ohio's fastest-growing county. The new development projects approved by county leaders are part of a broader strategy to accommodate this continued expansion through strategic infrastructure investments and mixed-use commercial projects.