Infrastructure

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St. Paul, MN is the latest city to eliminate parking minimums

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St. Paul, MN is the latest city to eliminate parking minimums

St. Paul, MN is the latest major city to eliminate citywide off-street parking minimums in an effort to simplify zoning and facilitate people-centered development. St. Paul city council decided to nix parking mandates last month, meaning that new development will be able to proceed without any requirements for a minimum number of off-street parking spots.

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Community Infrastructure Funding Key Component of Governor's Budget Proposal

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Community Infrastructure Funding Key Component of Governor's Budget Proposal

In line with GOPC’s policy priorities, GOPC wanted to highlight two items within the Governor’s proposed budget aimed at providing a direct investment in our communities – specifically, Ohio’s legacy cities.

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South Bend, Indiana Council Votes to Eliminate Parking Requirements Citywide

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South Bend, Indiana Council Votes to Eliminate Parking Requirements Citywide

Previously, the City of South Bend (IN) had eliminated parking minimums in their downtown, but on January 13, city council voted to get rid of minimums citywide, making it the largest city in the Midwest to make this change.

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NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity

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NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity

Last week, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) officially adopted a new policy to govern evaluations for new or modified highway interchange projects. The new policy dictates a deeper level of analysis for interchange projects, applying a regional lens to evaluate the costs and benefits of each projects. NOACA is the first MPO in the state to require this level of analysis for proposed highway interchange projects.

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GOPC Updates Policy Platform, Shares Questions for Candidates at State, Federal Level

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GOPC Updates Policy Platform, Shares Questions for Candidates at State, Federal Level

We are living through an unprecedented time period which will create many challenges - and opportunities - for Ohio's legacy communities. Responding to this crisis has required leadership at all levels – federal, state and local.

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Pandemic could cause a change in transportation choices - are Ohio's streets ready?

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Pandemic could cause a change in transportation choices - are Ohio's streets ready?

Parks, multi-use trails, and neighborhood strolls have been an invaluable resource for many families and individuals feeling stir crazy after months of social distancing. COVID guidelines recommend leaving at least 6ft of space between yourself and others, a problem when most sidewalks are only 48in wide.

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