This trail infrastructure is a significant asset for the region. However, without a safe route into Xenia’s downtown, the struggling district was missing out on potential economic benefits from the thousands of daily trail users.
Good Ideas: I.D.E.A. Troy promote Inclusion, Diversity and Equity within the city of Troy
I.D.E.A. Troy is a donor-advised fund organized by the Troy Foundation to, a predominantly white community 19 miles north of Dayton. The goal of I.D.E.A. Troy is to work towards racial equity by sponsoring engaging community events that provide opportunities to learn about non-white American history.
Good Ideas! Gem City Market
The market opened in May 2021 with over 3,200 member-owners, showcasing a strong investment from the community as well as a slow yet steady gain of momentum for the project. Gem City Market was recognized for its service to the community and presented the 2022 Irv Bieser Peace Award by the Dayton Rotary in September, and in November, the founders of the Gem City Market also won the NAACP’s President’s Award.
Planning for Multi-Jurisdictional Growth
As Columbus and New Albany have continued to grow over time, this has put increased development pressure on more rural and small-town areas like Jersey Township and Johnstown, a particularly pressing issue for Central Ohio areas lacking existing plans or the capacity to facilitate robust planning processes.
Improving Measures of Equity: The Affordable Housing Trust's Good Idea
Springfield Housing Solutions Consortium: The City's Good Idea to Address Housing through Community Collaboration
The Springfield Housing Solutions Consortium is a group of leaders from public, private, philanthropic, and financial sectors who are working together to address the City of Springfield’s housing needs – an issue area recognized by leaders in many sectors as the crucial missing piece for Springfield.
Insight2050 Corridor Concepts: Central Ohio’s Good Idea for Managing Population Growth
Insight2050 Corridor Concepts provides a proactive plan for population growth and development, over the next 30 years. The Central Ohio region is expected to grow by nearly one million new residents by the year 2050; this study examined current and future development patterns and offered specific strategies for absorbing much of the projected new population.
