Aaron Clapper

November 18, 2024

Upcoming Events

GOPC to Host Ohio Brownfield Conference May 8, 2025

Aaron Clapper

November 18, 2024

Upcoming Events

GOPC to Host Ohio Brownfield Conference May 8, 2025

The Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), through the Revitalizing Ohio's Brownfields Initiative, looks forward to hosting the 2025 Ohio Brownfields Conference on Thursday May 8th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio!

Alison Goebel

November 18, 2024

Census, Legacy Cities, Tale of Two States

Planning Our Way to a Vibrant Future

Alison Goebel

November 18, 2024

Census, Legacy Cities, Tale of Two States

It is in the best interest of the entire state to ensure our low growth areas succeed as much as our high growth regions.

Jason Warner

November 14, 2024

136th General Assembly, Ohio General Assembly

Ohio Voters Elect Members of the 136th Ohio General Assembly

Jason Warner

November 14, 2024

136th General Assembly, Ohio General Assembly

Ohio Voters Elect Members of the 136th Ohio General Assembly

The current legislative session, the 135th General Assembly, remains in session. Members of the General Assembly returned to work this week and are expected to wrap-up work around mid-December.

Jason Warner

November 12, 2024

New Address, New Look, Same GOPC!

Jason Warner

November 12, 2024

Welcome to a new era for GOPC!

Jason Warner

November 5, 2024

Vote!

Jason Warner

November 5, 2024

Polls will be open today from 6:30am until 7:30 pm. If you are in line to vote when the polls close, you will still be permitted to wait and cast your ballot.

Casey Terry

October 30, 2024

Ohio Community Spotlight

Discovering all there is to find in the "Glass City"

Casey Terry

October 30, 2024

Ohio Community Spotlight

Discovering all there is to find in the "Glass City"

Each month, we feature an Ohio City on our #GOPCThread series, #OHCommunitySpotlight.

Jason Warner

October 29, 2024

Transportation

Spooky Streets 2024: ODOT Report Shows Dangers Vulnerable Road Users Face

Jason Warner

October 29, 2024

Transportation

Spooky Streets 2024: ODOT Report Shows Dangers Vulnerable Road Users Face

October is also one of the most dangerous months for pedestrians across the state when it comes to crashes resulting in fatalities or serious injury. Recent data from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shows just how dangerous roadways are for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Casey Terry

October 22, 2024

Housing

GOPC and the OhioREALTORS Partner to Promote Infill Housing Production

Casey Terry

October 22, 2024

Housing

The Zoning Reform Toolkit will offer accessible guidance to local governments on common zoning changes that can be made to improve local conditions for development.

Alison Goebel

October 15, 2024

Census, 136th General Assembly, Legacy Cities

GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

Alison Goebel

October 15, 2024

Census, 136th General Assembly, Legacy Cities

GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

The projected population numbers are sobering, but they are not destiny. There is much that we can do to bend the curve and maintain vibrant, prosperous communities. And that’s important because 60% of the state’s GDP is generated from counties that are expected to lose residents.

Jahvene Davis

October 8, 2024

Best Practices, Housing

Grass Roots Growth: How Williams County Port Authority Has Achieved Success as a Housing Developer

Jahvene Davis

October 8, 2024

Best Practices, Housing

Grass Roots Growth: How Williams County Port Authority Has Achieved Success as a Housing Developer

Quality, attainably-priced housing is a challenge throughout Ohio. The Williams County Port Authority has developed an innovative approach to producing new homes that are selling for less than $200,000.

Interested in learning more?