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Jan 9

GOPC is very excited to announce that registration for the 2023 Ohio Brownfields Conference is now open! Join us on Tuesday, May 9, at the Westin Great Southern in Columbus for panels, training, an exhibitor hall, & networking, & much, must more. ohiobrownfields.com/2023conference

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

@landpolicy

11h

Feb 28: Join our webinar for legacy city leaders who want to learn about equitable development strategies for weak markets: bit.ly/3j6tuif Hosted with

Equitable Development Programs for New Construction in Weak Markets

and featuring leaders from

and

14h

We are one day away from our budget 101 webinar. Register now to learn all about the budget process in Ohio which kicks-off next week.

Understanding Ohio's Biennial Budget Process — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Join Greater Ohio Policy Center Director of Strategic Engagement Jason Warner for an overview of Ohio’s state budget process and learn more about how and when Ohio lawmakers will enact two of the...

15h

Interested in discretionary grant opportunities from

@USDOT

? Register now for a webinar on how to plan and prepare applications for federal grant opportunities on February 8, 2023. Learn more and register at the link below usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist

Jan 25

GOPC has released an update to our fall report analyzing the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Fund awards. This report examines the $341 million awarded through all three rounds of the BRF & makes the case for allocating another $500 million to the program.

GOPC Releases Updated Analysis of All Brownfield Remediation Fund Grant Dollars — Greater Ohio...

We commend the Ohio Legislature for making the most significant investment in brownfields in nearly a decade, and look forward to the economic impact these projects will have for Ohio's communities.

Jan 24

We are excited to share our priorities for the upcoming state budget cycle, which emphasis investing in programs that will help our cities, villages and townships redevelop and modernize, all keys to furthering resilient communities throughout Ohio.

GOPC Releases Budget Recommendations for FYs 2024-25 — Greater Ohio Policy Center

These goals are reflected in our recommendations for the biennial budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Investing in programs that will help our cities, villages and townships redevelop and modern...

Jan 23

There is still time to register for this Friday's Budget 101 webinar, as GOPC staff walk participants through the step by step process of enacting Ohio's two-year operating budget, will must pass by June 30. Space is limited so register now.

Understanding Ohio's Biennial Budget Process — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Jason Warner

@JasonEWarner

Jan 20

I have some thoughts on the recent suggestion that Columbus needs a second outerbelt. Thankfully, my employer gave me an opportunity to share them with you all in a long format.

Opinion: Intel development creates a unique opportunity to invest in a multifaceted transportation...

The construction of the Intel facility should serve as an opportunity for Central Ohio planners and transportation engineers to instead embrace the development of a multifaceted transportation system...

Jan 20

Opinion piece from

@JasonEWarner

. The construction of the Intel facility should serve as an opportunity for planners to embrace the development of a multifaceted transportation system that serves as a catalyst for responsible growth now & into the future.

Opinion: Intel development creates a unique opportunity to invest in a multifaceted transportation...

Jan 18

In early February 2023, the Ohio General Assembly will begin writing the next state transportation budget. This legislation sets transportation infrastructure investments for the next two years. Today, GOPC is releasing our funding recommendations.

Ahead of Transportation Budget, GOPC Releases Funding Recommendations — Greater Ohio Policy Center

In early February 2023, the Ohio General Assembly will begin writing the next state transportation budget. This legislation sets transportation infrastructure investments for the next two years.

Jan 17

GOPC’s

@JasonEWarner

is in Athens today to learn more about autonomous vehicles and public transit

Cleveland City Council Approves $54M in New Bike Infrastructure

Jan 13

Great news earlier this week as the Superior Midway, a 4.3 mile protected bike lane to link Public Square and Midtown, was approved by

@CleCityCouncil

on January 10. Learn more here ⬇️

clevescene.com

The projects, which included the long-delayed Superior Midway, promise 4.3 miles of protected bike lanes

Jan 11

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our 2023-24 public policy webinar as we discussed our policy priorities at the Ohio Statehouse for the next two years. Unable to join us today? Take 30 minutes and view the webinar now on our website.

Webinars — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Webinars

Jan 10

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program provides resources, technical assistance & project funding to encourage & enable students in grades K-12 to walk or ride their bike to school.

@ODOT_Statewide

is now accepting applications for SRTS through 3/5/23 ⬇️ transportation.ohio.gov/programs/safe-

Congratulations to

and

on your second inauguration. As you said in your inaugural address "We are seeing many of our villages and county seats revitalizing their main streets and town squares." GOPC looks forward to continuing this work with you.

2023 Ohio Brownfields Conference Registration — Revitalizing Ohio's Brownfields

Jan 9

Early Bird Registration is now open and closes at the end of February. Register now and save $25.

ohiobrownfields.com

Jan 9

Participants will have learning opportunities with topics, such as: • Brownfields Funding Opportunities • Remediation & the VAP Process • Remediation & Redevelopment Case Studies • Public-Private Partnerships in Brownfields Remediation • Topics preliminary & may change

Jan 6

There is still time to register or our upcoming policy agenda webinar taking place this Wednesday, January 11 at 11am. Space is limited to sign-up now.

2023 GOPC Public Policy Webinar — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Join GOPC’s Director of Strategic Engagement Jason Warner as he discusses our 2023 Public Policy Platform.

The New Federal Grants to Help Cities Ditch 'NIMBY'-backed Zoning

Jan 5

A fed grant program created to encourage cities to pass policies like increasing density, creating transit-oriented development zones, streamlining or shortening permitting processes” & expanding areas where multifamily housing is allowed passed last month

route-fifty.com

There’s $85 million available for communities that want to relax restrictions on the density and type of housing that can be built in certain neighborhoods, especially areas limited to single-family...

Jan 4

Congratulations to GOPC Board Chair

@kj_Akron

on his promotion to Managing Director of Western Reserve Community Fund, a CDFI-based lender managed by

@DFASummit

. Excited to continue to work with you both as Board Chair and through our work w/ the #OhioCDFINetwork

Jan 3

There is still time to register for our webinar next week focused on the policy agenda. You must register to attend. Join us and learn more about our policy priorities for the next two years.

2023 GOPC Public Policy Webinar — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Join GOPC’s Director of Strategic Engagement Jason Warner as he discusses our 2023 Public Policy Platform.

Jan 3

Happy New Year from GOPC! Today begins the 135th Ohio General Assembly. As the new session begins, we are re-posting our 2023 Public Policy Agenda, Reflect and Refocus: Furthering Resilient Communities.

From The Archives: GOPC Releases Public Policy Agenda — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Last summer, GOPC released our new public policy agenda, Reflect and Refocus: Furthering Resilient Communities . As the 135th Ohio General Assembly gets underway today with the swearing in of the new...

Dec 23, 2022

Greater Ohio Policy Center will be closed the week of December 26- January 2, 2023. We wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a very happy, healthy and safe New Year!

Finance Fund

@FinanceFund

Dec 14, 2022

This language, if enacted, will destroy affordable housing development at a time when Ohio is already behind on unit production.

Please remove LIHTC re-assessment language from HB45 #HomeMatterstoOhio

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COHHIO Homeless

@COHHIO

Dec 14, 2022

We urge the legislature to remove this amendment and the Governor’s office to oppose this unnecessary barrier to housing production. @matthuffman1 @SpeakerCupp @GovMikeDeWine cohhio.org/affordable-hou

please ask

to veto the HB45 provisions that will negatively impact affordable housing development across Ohio including the Mahoning Valley.

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This language, if enacted, will destroy affordable housing development at a time when Ohio is already behind on unit production. @OhioSenateGOP @OhioSenateDems @OhioHouseDems @OHRGOPCaucus Please remove LIHTC re-assessment language from HB45 #HomeMatterstoOhio twitter.com/COHHIO/status/…

Dec 21, 2022

Happy Holidays from everyone at GOPC. We are excited to share our end of year update on all that has happened in 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy holiday season!

2022 Year in Review: Reflecting on the Past Year and Refocusing on the Next — Greater Ohio Policy...

2022 has been a year for Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC)! As we begin to look ahead to 2023, we take this opportunity to look back at all our accomplishments in 2022.

Dec 20, 2022

Congratulations to

@GCRTA

as they continue to their work to update Ohio's largest public transit rail system.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

Dec 19, 2022

BIG NEWS!! Plans to replace RTA’s rail fleet expected to accelerate in new year cleveland.com/news/2022/12/p

Dec 19, 2022

ICYMI: Last Week, the state announced recipients from the 2nd and 3rd rounds of grants for the #Brownfield Remediation Fund. GOPC has been proud to be the lead advocate for this funding for the past decade. mailchi.mp/greaterohio.or

We look forward to continuing to work with

@GovMikeDeWine

@LtGovHusted

, lawmakers &

@OhioDevelopment

in the next legislative session to ensure we continue to eradicate these blighted properties across the State of Ohio.

Ohio Brownfields Initiative

Great News! The 2nd & 3rd BRF Grants for brownfield cleanup have been announced today. We have been the leading the fight to invest in brownfield remediation since 2013 & applaud the commitment of these funds. ohiobrownfields.com/news#Updates

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@OHBrownfields

#BreakingNews @OhioDevelopment has announced the second & third round of #Brownfield Revitalization Fund Grants, accounting for nearly the full appropriation of $350 to clean up blighted brownfield sites across Ohio. The full list available now here

ohiobrownfields.com/news#Updates

Tremendous opportunity for communities across Ohio looking to develop equitable multi-modal transportation options. In '22, Ohio received more than $52M in grants to build better neighborhoods, safer streets, develop the Sandusky Bay Pathway & invest in main street revitalization

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TransportationGov

@USDOT

Dec 15, 2022

JUST ANNOUNCED

Applications for the FY23 RAISE Program are now open. If your community has a transportation project that will create jobs, address climate change, ensure racial equity, and remove barriers to opportunity, we encourage you to apply. transportation.gov/briefing-room/

Inside Cleveland’s plans to become a 15-minute city

Dec 15, 2022

Great story about the work underway by

@CityofCleveland

to become a 15-minute city. 15-minute cities create better quality of life outcomes, give people more free time when not stuck in traffic, lead to more green spaces & build stronger communities

fastcompany.com

Cleveland isn’t known as a walkable or bikeable city, but its new mayor wants to change that.

Dec 14, 2022

They are also safer as they reduce speeding on roadways that are otherwise engineered like highways AND with that many people on sidewalks - they are also great for business/economic development/workforce development

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Brent Toderian

@BrentToderian

Dec 13, 2022

Never forget, multimodal streets (aka “complete streets”) are simply more efficient, because they move, hold & serve more people within the same space. Whether you think streets are just for moving people, or are for a LOT more, they’re just better. Via @NACTO #citymakingmath

Dec 13, 2022

Using Census data, this blog looks specifically at the property value trends discussed in that report but delves deeper into the data by examining additional time periods and geographies.

Ohio Legacy Cities Show Recovery From 2008 Housing Crisis, but Property Values Still Low — Greater...

Using Census data, this blog looks specifically at the property value trends discussed in that report but delves deeper into the data by examining additional time periods and geographies.

Dec 13, 2022

The 2008 market crash had severe impacts for the US, but it especially hit #rustbelt cities already struggling to recover from the impacts of deindustrialization. Yet, #legacycities have met this challenge w/ resiliency & determination, as we report here

Ohio + Columbus: A Tale of Two States — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Ohio + Columbus: A Tale of Two States ,” analyzes 2020 Census data to identify significant trends in the state of Ohio and make the case for data-driven polices responsive to current trends.