Greater Ohio Policy Center

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Mayor Tom Johnson, who served on the GOPC Board of Directors until the end of last year. Mayor Johnson was a steadfast advocate for his community, the Appalachian region, & Ohio's Legacy Cities. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and his constituents/neighbors in the Village of Somerset for whom he fiercely advocated for the past 15 years. https://lnkd.in/g3F8Qj_M

Each month, we feature a different Ohio city as part of our #GOPCThread Series, Ohio Community Spotlight. This month, we highlight the city of Toledo! https://lnkd.in/gErEZdsg

GOPC, the Ohio REALTORS®, and @PatternZonesCo. are hosting a webinar update on the development of a statewide pattern book toolkit to increase the supply of infill housing in the state. Once released, the toolkit will include architectural renderings of housing that local communities can adopt. The toolkit will also include zoning corrective recommendations that can increase housing development & promote infill development. Space is limited, so register today! https://lnkd.in/gvDCV7HR

The latest edition of "On The Go: News from Greater Ohio Policy Center" is now available. This month, we report on Population Trends, our recent webinar on Workforce Housing, and our upcoming Housing Pattern Book webinar ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gtvW63Y4]

GOPC & The Ohio Realtors are creating a State Pattern Book + Zoning Reform Toolkit. The Book will promote new housing production & infill development by providing free housing architectural plans that local governments can “pre-approve” for use. https://lnkd.in/gxBjtGHc

Cleveland Heights is inviting residents to build out their beloved community, with a little help from city planners and professional architects. GOPC is proud to be working with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and the City of Cleveland Heights on this design competition. Don't forget: The deadline to submit design proposals is this Monday, October 21 at 11:59pm. https://lnkd.in/gQSN4ASQ

This weekend, The Columbus Dispatch ran an important series on differing population trajectories around Ohio. According to the state, 74 counties will experience population stability or contraction by 2050. The projected numbers are sobering, but not destiny. Our policy agenda outlines policies & tools that account for local context & will equip local leaders to offer the housing, downtowns, amenities, & economic opportunities Ohio needs. Follow along with us to learn how we are championing revitalization. https://lnkd.in/gzJ4vFDA

GOPC is proud to join the City of Cleveland Heights and the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission to announce an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Competition in 2024. This initiative is being funded by an AARP Livable Communities Challenge grant. View and download the complete design guidelines and submission requirements and the competition question & answer document. Please submit your design application to planning@clevelandheights.gov by October 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm. https://lnkd.in/gTf5wzVK

Earlier today, the Ohio Department of Development announced a further $29M in grants from the Brownfield Remediation Program. Today's brownfield grant awards were announced for 36 sites in 23 counties. Since 2021 Ohio has awarded more than $490M to clean-up 462 brownfields in 84 of 88 counties. These funds are making a tremendous difference throughout Ohio. The Brownfield program is an excellent example of the type of programs we need to be supporting long-term to help equip local leaders to offer the housing, downtowns, amenities, & economic opportunities Ohio needs.

This weekend, the Columbus Dispatch ran an important series on differing population trajectories around Ohio. According to the state, 14 counties will gain population & 74 will experience population stability or contraction by 2050. Our policy platform outlines state policies & tools that account for local context & will equip local leaders to offer the housing, downtowns, amenities, & economic opportunities Ohio needs. https://lnkd.in/gzJ4vFDA