How Ohio’s Communities can tap into Federal Opportunity Zones

How Ohio’s Communities can tap into Federal Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones (OZs) are low-income census tracts, which investors can make qualifying investments into new projects and enterprises in exchange for federal capital gains tax reductions. Since they were first established as a pilot program in 2017, OZs have encouraged investors to invest in new housing and other real estate projects across the country, including in Ohio.

Registration open for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference!

Registration open for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference!

The one-day conference will focus on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, funding and financing for complete streets infrastructure improvements, successful strategies for educating the public, and more. Planners, engineers, local government leaders, and advocates will gather to learn, network, and gain the tools they need to build safer streets and vibrant communities in Ohio.