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GOPC and Ohio REALTORS Publish Housing Ohio: Tools for Development

GOPC and Ohio REALTORS Publish Housing Ohio: Tools for Development

The toolkit aims to reduce barriers to new housing development, with a focus on revitalizing underutilized areas in established neighborhoods that already have existing homes, infrastructure, and amenities rather than promoting development at the fringe of developed areas.

Good Ideas: Xenia Adds Protected Bike Lane, Ped Improvements to Connect Regional Trails

Good Ideas: Xenia Adds Protected Bike Lane, Ped Improvements to Connect Regional Trails

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

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.