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2020 Year in Review: Overcoming a Challenging Year with New Optimism for the Future
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.
#GOPCThread: #OHCommunitySpotlight showcases Bellefontaine, where big things are happening in a small town
Brookings’ Ideas for Strengthening Rural America: Leaning Into Already Impactful, Equitable Strategies
The Brookings Institute has released a report series, Building resilient rural places: Strategies from local leaders to strengthen rural assets, diversity, and dynamism, to refocus our attention on better understanding rural America and the “hyperlocal strategies” taking place to increase their growth and diversity.
How GOPC’s Manager of Research is Working to Become a Leader for Social Change
#GOPCThread: A Wish List of Policy Objectives for 2021
Partners Renew COTA C-Pass Program Funding Through 2025
A Look at the Economic Impact of Opportunity Zones Three Years after Creation
GOPC has not provided significant updates on Opportunity Zones since their establishment. Nearly three years in, it is clear that investments are flowing into Opportunity Funds. While it is less clear the full extent of projects and social impact of the program, and if Opportunity Zones are the catalyst for development, it is likely that Opportunity Zones provide another tool in the belt in calibrating funding for projects.
Expressions of Gratitude from GOPC This Thanksgiving Week
At Greater Ohio Policy Center, we want to take a moment to express our thanks and gratitude to the many people, groups, and organizations that work us fulfill our mission to improve the communities of Ohio through smart growth strategies and research. There are so many leaders whose visions align with ours of a revitalized Ohio.