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GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals.
If your community is interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans, come talk w/ the experts & get your questions answered.
If your community is interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans, come talk w/ the experts & get your questions answered.
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals.
If your community is interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans, come talk w/ the experts & get your questions answered.
If your community is interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans, come talk w/ the experts & get your questions answered.
Our November Newsletter is now available, including:
*GOPC to Host Two Conferences in 2026
*Legislature Wraps Up Work in 2025
*AT Funding Resources Available for Communities
*GOPC Now Offers Monthly Office Hours for Communities Interested in Preapprovals
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*GOPC to Host Two Conferences in 2026
*Legislature Wraps Up Work in 2025
*AT Funding Resources Available for Communities
*GOPC Now Offers Monthly Office Hours for Communities Interested in Preapprovals
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November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our November Newsletter is now available, including:
*GOPC to Host Two Conferences in 2026
*Legislature Wraps Up Work in 2025
*AT Funding Resources Available for Communities
*GOPC Now Offers Monthly Office Hours for Communities Interested in Preapprovals
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*GOPC to Host Two Conferences in 2026
*Legislature Wraps Up Work in 2025
*AT Funding Resources Available for Communities
*GOPC Now Offers Monthly Office Hours for Communities Interested in Preapprovals
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Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, November 25th 9:00-10:00AM ET. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours
November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, November 25th 9:00-10:00AM ET. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours
In 2026, GOPC will offer 2 Statewide Networking Conferences as we host the Ohio Brownfield Conference in May & a new Ohio Active Transportation Conference in the Fall. Early details available below. Be sure to stay tuned for more exciting announcements soon! www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/11...
GOPC to Host Pair of Networking Conferences in 2026 — Greater Ohio Policy Center
GOPC is excited to announce that in 2026, we are expanding our roster of hosted conferences to include two statewide events to take place in Central Ohio!
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In 2026, GOPC will offer 2 Statewide Networking Conferences as we host the Ohio Brownfield Conference in May & a new Ohio Active Transportation Conference in the Fall. Early details available below. Be sure to stay tuned for more exciting announcements soon! www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/11...
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Your contribution allows us to connect people and create partnerships around Ohio. With your help, we can advance our agenda for revitalization and sustainable development.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You can make a difference.
Your contribution allows us to connect people and create partnerships around Ohio. With your help, we can advance our agenda for revitalization and sustainable development.
www.greaterohio.org/support
Your contribution allows us to connect people and create partnerships around Ohio. With your help, we can advance our agenda for revitalization and sustainable development.
www.greaterohio.org/support
Demonstration projects are a great way to help communities adjust to potential permanent infrastructure improvements.
Fairlawn, near Akron, is preparing to launch a demo project that includes pedestrian islands, upgraded sidewalks, corridor lighting & more
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Fairlawn, near Akron, is preparing to launch a demo project that includes pedestrian islands, upgraded sidewalks, corridor lighting & more
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2...
Fairlawn looking to reshape Route 18 corridor to improve safety. Check out the plan
The elimination of some left-hand turns and other improvements to state Route 18 in Fairlawn could arrive as early as next summer.
www.beaconjournal.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Demonstration projects are a great way to help communities adjust to potential permanent infrastructure improvements.
Fairlawn, near Akron, is preparing to launch a demo project that includes pedestrian islands, upgraded sidewalks, corridor lighting & more
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2...
Fairlawn, near Akron, is preparing to launch a demo project that includes pedestrian islands, upgraded sidewalks, corridor lighting & more
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2...
"Successfully redeveloping a mall often hinges on aligning a community’s unique needs and aspirations with market-driven opportunities."
Malls are more than nostalgia. Once the hub of community & commercial activity, how to repurpose sites are a modern challenge.
Malls are more than nostalgia. Once the hub of community & commercial activity, how to repurpose sites are a modern challenge.
After the Mall, What Comes Next for Cleveland's Suburbs?
Local shopping malls, once important for economic and social needs, are seeing different ideas and tax structures for a potentially new shopping future.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"Successfully redeveloping a mall often hinges on aligning a community’s unique needs and aspirations with market-driven opportunities."
Malls are more than nostalgia. Once the hub of community & commercial activity, how to repurpose sites are a modern challenge.
Malls are more than nostalgia. Once the hub of community & commercial activity, how to repurpose sites are a modern challenge.
The use of e-bikes has grown rapidly in recent years, with sales skyrocketing to over 1.1 million in 2022. This positive trend shows that e-bikes are shifting people out of vehicles for everyday needs.
However, an increase in crashes is sparking discussion about increased regulation.
However, an increase in crashes is sparking discussion about increased regulation.
Rise in E-Bike Crashes Leads to Discussions About Regulation, Bans — Greater Ohio Policy Center
What steps can communities take to help maintain the positive growth in usage of e-bikes while also promoting user safety and the safety of pedestrians?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The use of e-bikes has grown rapidly in recent years, with sales skyrocketing to over 1.1 million in 2022. This positive trend shows that e-bikes are shifting people out of vehicles for everyday needs.
However, an increase in crashes is sparking discussion about increased regulation.
However, an increase in crashes is sparking discussion about increased regulation.
Whenever the Ohio General Assembly is in session, we provide weekly updates on the litany of bills that we monitor at the Ohio Statehouse.
This weeks update is now available on our website. Be sure to see the latest in al that is happening on Capitol Square.
www.greaterohio.org/bill-tracker
This weeks update is now available on our website. Be sure to see the latest in al that is happening on Capitol Square.
www.greaterohio.org/bill-tracker
Bill Tracker — Greater Ohio Policy Center
Bill Tracker Information About Legislation Followed by Greater Ohio Policy Center
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November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Whenever the Ohio General Assembly is in session, we provide weekly updates on the litany of bills that we monitor at the Ohio Statehouse.
This weeks update is now available on our website. Be sure to see the latest in al that is happening on Capitol Square.
www.greaterohio.org/bill-tracker
This weeks update is now available on our website. Be sure to see the latest in al that is happening on Capitol Square.
www.greaterohio.org/bill-tracker
This week, voters in Columbus voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bond package that includes an unprecedented $500M for affordable housing development in the fastest growing region in the state. Unofficial results show the measure passing 67/33. Learn more about the issue here.
Columbus says $1.9 billion bond levy package won't raise taxes. Issues 5 through 9 explained
Columbus has an eye-popping $1.9-billion bond package on the ballot Nov. 4 but city leaders assure voters this won't raise taxes. Here's what to know.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This week, voters in Columbus voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bond package that includes an unprecedented $500M for affordable housing development in the fastest growing region in the state. Unofficial results show the measure passing 67/33. Learn more about the issue here.
GOPC, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce it will host the 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. For additional details and to sign-up to receive conference updates, please visit our website www.ohiobrownfields.com/2026conferen...
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
GOPC, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce it will host the 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. For additional details and to sign-up to receive conference updates, please visit our website www.ohiobrownfields.com/2026conferen...
Great outcomes from an Active Transportation demonstration project in Columbus.
Our 2025 Guide, How to Build Safe How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio, discussed demonstration projects & how they can help support more development of AT infrastructure across the state. Get the details below.
Our 2025 Guide, How to Build Safe How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio, discussed demonstration projects & how they can help support more development of AT infrastructure across the state. Get the details below.
November 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Great outcomes from an Active Transportation demonstration project in Columbus.
Our 2025 Guide, How to Build Safe How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio, discussed demonstration projects & how they can help support more development of AT infrastructure across the state. Get the details below.
Our 2025 Guide, How to Build Safe How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio, discussed demonstration projects & how they can help support more development of AT infrastructure across the state. Get the details below.
Have a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at the Greater Ohio Policy Center!
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Have a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at the Greater Ohio Policy Center!
Marion (one of our great Reinvention Cities) has picked itself up by the bootstraps and is working to revitalize one step at a time. That work earned it the recognition as the @strongtowns.org Strong Town of the Year. Now everyone can learn about the work 💪👇 academy.strongtowns.org/p/strongestt...
How to do a Lot with a Little: Lessons from a Strongest Town Winner
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October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Marion (one of our great Reinvention Cities) has picked itself up by the bootstraps and is working to revitalize one step at a time. That work earned it the recognition as the @strongtowns.org Strong Town of the Year. Now everyone can learn about the work 💪👇 academy.strongtowns.org/p/strongestt...
AO50 is Ohio's long-range, multi-modal transportation plan, developed by ODOT, that will guide the state’s transportation policies for years to come. Take the AO50 online survey to help shape the future of transportation across our state.
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Access Ohio 2050 - Round 2 Engagement Survey - PublicInput
Access Ohio 2050 (AO50) is Ohio s long-range multi-modal transportation plan developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation that will Guide the state s transportation policies Inform investment de...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
AO50 is Ohio's long-range, multi-modal transportation plan, developed by ODOT, that will guide the state’s transportation policies for years to come. Take the AO50 online survey to help shape the future of transportation across our state.
publicinput.com/ao50e2
publicinput.com/ao50e2
It's spooky season, and also 'Walktober,' a time to highlight the dangers posed by unsafe streets for pedestrians & cyclists.
Since 2019, GOPC has published a “Spooky Streets” blog in the fall. Our annual look Ohio's dangerous roadways & the risk they pose is now on our website.
Since 2019, GOPC has published a “Spooky Streets” blog in the fall. Our annual look Ohio's dangerous roadways & the risk they pose is now on our website.
Spooky Streets 2025: Our Annual Look at Ohio's Dangerous Roadways & The Risks The Pose — Greater Ohio Policy Center
Skeletons, ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night; the month of October is full of scenes that call back to childhood fears and superstitions. Staff at GOPC are afraid of conventional thin...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's spooky season, and also 'Walktober,' a time to highlight the dangers posed by unsafe streets for pedestrians & cyclists.
Since 2019, GOPC has published a “Spooky Streets” blog in the fall. Our annual look Ohio's dangerous roadways & the risk they pose is now on our website.
Since 2019, GOPC has published a “Spooky Streets” blog in the fall. Our annual look Ohio's dangerous roadways & the risk they pose is now on our website.
ODOD is hosting a free webinar tomorrow at 10am to discuss the updated guidelines and scoring for the Ohio Brownfield Program. Topics include eligibility, the application process, guideline updates, and a question-and-answer section for applicants. Register here ohio.webex.com/webappng/sit...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
ODOD is hosting a free webinar tomorrow at 10am to discuss the updated guidelines and scoring for the Ohio Brownfield Program. Topics include eligibility, the application process, guideline updates, and a question-and-answer section for applicants. Register here ohio.webex.com/webappng/sit...
Each month, we feature an Ohio city as part of our Ohio Community Spotlight series. This month, we highlight the county seat of Sandusky County, Fremont.
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"Where People Come First": A Visit to Fremont, Ohio — Greater Ohio Policy Center
Each month, we feature an Ohio city as part of our Ohio Community Spotlight series.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Each month, we feature an Ohio city as part of our Ohio Community Spotlight series. This month, we highlight the county seat of Sandusky County, Fremont.
www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/10...
www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/10...
The Ohio Department of Development has published revised guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program, which provides grants for the purchase of qualifying residential properties, the cost of construction/rehabilitation, or nonrefundable tax credits for qualifying activities.
Welcome Home Ohio Program
The Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program is designed to provide grants for the purchase of qualifying residential properties, the cost of construction or rehabilitation, or a nonrefundable tax credit for qualifying activities.
development.ohio.gov
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Ohio Department of Development has published revised guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program, which provides grants for the purchase of qualifying residential properties, the cost of construction/rehabilitation, or nonrefundable tax credits for qualifying activities.
State lawmakers take another step to provide some property tax relief. Learn more about the latest actions which aims to prevent large property tax spikes in some Ohio communities. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
Ohio House votes to cut property taxes by more than $2 billion. Here's how
The Ohio House passed two bills that would slash property taxes by more than $2 billion and tie future tax hikes to inflation.
www.dispatch.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
State lawmakers take another step to provide some property tax relief. Learn more about the latest actions which aims to prevent large property tax spikes in some Ohio communities. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
Is your organization ready for what’s coming? As community needs evolve, funding landscapes continue to shift, and technology changes how we operate day-to-day, many organizations are reassessing their strategic priorities. And GOPC is here to assist!
www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/10...
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GOPC is Here to Assist with Strategic Planning Services — Greater Ohio Policy Center
GOPC can help your organization define its vision and develop an actionable strategic plan to implement it.
www.greaterohio.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Is your organization ready for what’s coming? As community needs evolve, funding landscapes continue to shift, and technology changes how we operate day-to-day, many organizations are reassessing their strategic priorities. And GOPC is here to assist!
www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/10...
www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/10...
The Ohio Department of Development has released updated guidelines and the new scoring rubric that will be used to award Brownfield Remediation Program grants in FY2026. Applications will begin being accepted November 12. Learn more here.
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Resources — Revitalizing Ohio's Brownfields
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Ohio Department of Development has released updated guidelines and the new scoring rubric that will be used to award Brownfield Remediation Program grants in FY2026. Applications will begin being accepted November 12. Learn more here.
www.ohiobrownfields.com/resources#Di...
www.ohiobrownfields.com/resources#Di...
Could passenger rail service expand in Ohio? Communities across the state commit funds to advance study on rail line connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago through mid-Ohio.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
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MORPC, rail partners commit $650,000 toward Chicago to Columbus train route
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and its rail partners are putting money down on a future rail route between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
www.dispatch.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Could passenger rail service expand in Ohio? Communities across the state commit funds to advance study on rail line connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago through mid-Ohio.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
Not only is October 'spooky season' but it is also known in some circles as 'walktober' to put an emphasis on active transportation and the dangers posed by unsafe streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
a dog dressed as a ghost is standing next to a pumpkin bucket .
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October 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Not only is October 'spooky season' but it is also known in some circles as 'walktober' to put an emphasis on active transportation and the dangers posed by unsafe streets for pedestrians and cyclists.