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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...
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!
Join ODOT at one of the following workshops or open houses to give feedback on proposed strategies for Access Ohio 2050, the state’s long-range transportation plan. Meetings will be in Toledo, Lima and Dayton next week, with more later this month. www.transportation.ohio.gov/programs/acc...
October 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Join ODOT at one of the following workshops or open houses to give feedback on proposed strategies for Access Ohio 2050, the state’s long-range transportation plan. Meetings will be in Toledo, Lima and Dayton next week, with more later this month. www.transportation.ohio.gov/programs/acc...
If your city wants to beat the housing crisis, it needs more incremental developers. If it wants more incremental developers, it needs to make building easier. @strongtowns.org worked w/ dozens of developers, elected officials & municipal staffers to figure out how. drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpa8...
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If your city wants to beat the housing crisis, it needs more incremental developers. If it wants more incremental developers, it needs to make building easier. @strongtowns.org worked w/ dozens of developers, elected officials & municipal staffers to figure out how. drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpa8...
On Thursday, October 9 from 2:00 - 3:15pm GOPC will host Innovative Approaches to Preserving and Expanding Homeownership (sponsored by JPMorganChase). The webinar is free, but space will be limited, so be sure to sign-up now and reserve your spot. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Thursday, October 9 from 2:00 - 3:15pm GOPC will host Innovative Approaches to Preserving and Expanding Homeownership (sponsored by JPMorganChase). The webinar is free, but space will be limited, so be sure to sign-up now and reserve your spot. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register now to attend the Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 Launch Event, the first in a national series hosted by HUD and federal partners to help communities prepare for the next generation of OZ designations and investments. The event is hybrid and begins at 2pm EDT.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Register now to attend the Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 Launch Event, the first in a national series hosted by HUD and federal partners to help communities prepare for the next generation of OZ designations and investments. The event is hybrid and begins at 2pm EDT.
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GOPC staff providing a legislative update on all the happening at the Ohio Statehouse to the attendees at the APA Ohio Statewide policy conference
September 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
GOPC staff providing a legislative update on all the happening at the Ohio Statehouse to the attendees at the APA Ohio Statewide policy conference
OPC is on the road today in Toledo facilitating three breakout sessions at the @APAOhio Statewide policy conference. First up, Exploratory Scenario Planning, what it is and how it is helping Ohio Communities.
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
OPC is on the road today in Toledo facilitating three breakout sessions at the @APAOhio Statewide policy conference. First up, Exploratory Scenario Planning, what it is and how it is helping Ohio Communities.
Kent’s most famous residents are not people at all, but the Black Squirrels who arrived on campus from Canada in 1961.
Originally brought to campus to reintroduce the species to the region, the original 10 released in 1961 had grown to 150 by 1964.
Originally brought to campus to reintroduce the species to the region, the original 10 released in 1961 had grown to 150 by 1964.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Kent’s most famous residents are not people at all, but the Black Squirrels who arrived on campus from Canada in 1961.
Originally brought to campus to reintroduce the species to the region, the original 10 released in 1961 had grown to 150 by 1964.
Originally brought to campus to reintroduce the species to the region, the original 10 released in 1961 had grown to 150 by 1964.
The Kent Heritage Festival is held every July in the downtown area to coincide with Independence Day. The festival includes crafts, booths, entertainment, train rides, 5K & 10K races + fireworks, drawing approximately 25,000 people each year
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Kent Heritage Festival is held every July in the downtown area to coincide with Independence Day. The festival includes crafts, booths, entertainment, train rides, 5K & 10K races + fireworks, drawing approximately 25,000 people each year
Culture & community shine in Kent.
The community boasts 20+ parks lined with trails and riverwalks and has a thriving arts scene with Kent State having hosted students-turned celebs including Drew Carey, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, Joe Walsh and Chrissie Hynde
The community boasts 20+ parks lined with trails and riverwalks and has a thriving arts scene with Kent State having hosted students-turned celebs including Drew Carey, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, Joe Walsh and Chrissie Hynde
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Culture & community shine in Kent.
The community boasts 20+ parks lined with trails and riverwalks and has a thriving arts scene with Kent State having hosted students-turned celebs including Drew Carey, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, Joe Walsh and Chrissie Hynde
The community boasts 20+ parks lined with trails and riverwalks and has a thriving arts scene with Kent State having hosted students-turned celebs including Drew Carey, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, Joe Walsh and Chrissie Hynde
Other projects have included a 360-space parking deck & multimodal transfer station, a hotel/conference center, and three separate mixed-use buildings, a renovation of the historic 1920s Kent Hotel, and a building featuring microapartments.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Other projects have included a 360-space parking deck & multimodal transfer station, a hotel/conference center, and three separate mixed-use buildings, a renovation of the historic 1920s Kent Hotel, and a building featuring microapartments.
Among the efforts was the Phoenix Project, a privately-financed renovation and expansion project of a commercial space along East Main Street.
The Phoenix Project include the construction of a pedestrian alleyway lines with small shops known as Acorn Alley.
The Phoenix Project include the construction of a pedestrian alleyway lines with small shops known as Acorn Alley.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Among the efforts was the Phoenix Project, a privately-financed renovation and expansion project of a commercial space along East Main Street.
The Phoenix Project include the construction of a pedestrian alleyway lines with small shops known as Acorn Alley.
The Phoenix Project include the construction of a pedestrian alleyway lines with small shops known as Acorn Alley.
Since 2008, several redevelopment projects in the downtown area of Kent have been initiated with the goal of reinvesting in the city’s urban core.
This work has resulted in nearly $110M in total investment from public and private sources.
This work has resulted in nearly $110M in total investment from public and private sources.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Since 2008, several redevelopment projects in the downtown area of Kent have been initiated with the goal of reinvesting in the city’s urban core.
This work has resulted in nearly $110M in total investment from public and private sources.
This work has resulted in nearly $110M in total investment from public and private sources.
Tragedy struck Kent on May 4, 1970.
During a Vietnam War protest, the Ohio National Guard opened fire, killing 4 students. The campus is now a National Historic Landmark with memorials and museums.
During a Vietnam War protest, the Ohio National Guard opened fire, killing 4 students. The campus is now a National Historic Landmark with memorials and museums.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tragedy struck Kent on May 4, 1970.
During a Vietnam War protest, the Ohio National Guard opened fire, killing 4 students. The campus is now a National Historic Landmark with memorials and museums.
During a Vietnam War protest, the Ohio National Guard opened fire, killing 4 students. The campus is now a National Historic Landmark with memorials and museums.
Growth of student enrollment at Kent State, fueled by programs like the G.I. Bill, combined with suburbanization across Northeast Ohio resulted in significant population growth.
Kent’s population more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 12K in 1950 to 28K by 1970
Kent’s population more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 12K in 1950 to 28K by 1970
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Growth of student enrollment at Kent State, fueled by programs like the G.I. Bill, combined with suburbanization across Northeast Ohio resulted in significant population growth.
Kent’s population more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 12K in 1950 to 28K by 1970
Kent’s population more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 12K in 1950 to 28K by 1970
The 20th century brought education.
In 1910, Kent State Normal School was founded, evolving into Kent State University by 1935.
Enrollment surged post-WWII—and so did the population.
In 1910, Kent State Normal School was founded, evolving into Kent State University by 1935.
Enrollment surged post-WWII—and so did the population.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The 20th century brought education.
In 1910, Kent State Normal School was founded, evolving into Kent State University by 1935.
Enrollment surged post-WWII—and so did the population.
In 1910, Kent State Normal School was founded, evolving into Kent State University by 1935.
Enrollment surged post-WWII—and so did the population.
The arrival of the railroad further changed things in the area.
Marvin Kent helped route the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through town. To honor Marvin Kent and his contributions, Franklin Mills became “Kent” in 1864.
Rail shops & factories soon followed.
Marvin Kent helped route the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through town. To honor Marvin Kent and his contributions, Franklin Mills became “Kent” in 1864.
Rail shops & factories soon followed.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The arrival of the railroad further changed things in the area.
Marvin Kent helped route the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through town. To honor Marvin Kent and his contributions, Franklin Mills became “Kent” in 1864.
Rail shops & factories soon followed.
Marvin Kent helped route the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through town. To honor Marvin Kent and his contributions, Franklin Mills became “Kent” in 1864.
Rail shops & factories soon followed.
In 1805, settlers arrived, and the Village of Franklin Mills was born.
Early settlers, including the Haymaker family, built gristmills along the river. In the 1830s, the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal arrived, sparking rapid growth for the small village.
Early settlers, including the Haymaker family, built gristmills along the river. In the 1830s, the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal arrived, sparking rapid growth for the small village.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In 1805, settlers arrived, and the Village of Franklin Mills was born.
Early settlers, including the Haymaker family, built gristmills along the river. In the 1830s, the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal arrived, sparking rapid growth for the small village.
Early settlers, including the Haymaker family, built gristmills along the river. In the 1830s, the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal arrived, sparking rapid growth for the small village.
Once more , friends, it is time to travel across Ohio to highlight the incredible past and vibrant present of another location in our #OhioCommunitySpotlight Series.
From ancient cultures to college town vibes, here’s a thread on Kent’s rich history, economy, people, and landmarks. #KentOhio 🏞️🏛️📚
From ancient cultures to college town vibes, here’s a thread on Kent’s rich history, economy, people, and landmarks. #KentOhio 🏞️🏛️📚
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Once more , friends, it is time to travel across Ohio to highlight the incredible past and vibrant present of another location in our #OhioCommunitySpotlight Series.
From ancient cultures to college town vibes, here’s a thread on Kent’s rich history, economy, people, and landmarks. #KentOhio 🏞️🏛️📚
From ancient cultures to college town vibes, here’s a thread on Kent’s rich history, economy, people, and landmarks. #KentOhio 🏞️🏛️📚
Starting next week, members of the public have an opportunity to submit feedback on the proposed strategies & goals outlined in AO50. Meetings kick-off on 9/29 in Mansfield & conclude 10/30 in Cincinnati. Check out the full schedule below & plan to attend.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Starting next week, members of the public have an opportunity to submit feedback on the proposed strategies & goals outlined in AO50. Meetings kick-off on 9/29 in Mansfield & conclude 10/30 in Cincinnati. Check out the full schedule below & plan to attend.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 24 for "The State of Housing in Ohio." This session will include a discussion of Ohio’s recently approved biennium budget. What impact will the budget have on current housing programs and policies, and more.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join us on Wednesday, September 24 for "The State of Housing in Ohio." This session will include a discussion of Ohio’s recently approved biennium budget. What impact will the budget have on current housing programs and policies, and more.
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For a dose of nature, head to Stebelton Park and see the old grist mill and covered bridges along the Hocking River. The Mill is often open from May to October.
August 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
For a dose of nature, head to Stebelton Park and see the old grist mill and covered bridges along the Hocking River. The Mill is often open from May to October.