SGA Webinar Showcases Equitable Development of Brownfields

SGA Webinar Showcases Equitable Development of Brownfields

Last week, Smart Growth America (SGA) hosted a webinar as part of their ongoing series about equitable development. This webinar focused on brownfields and their redevelopment. GOPC was able to participate in this webinar and gain insight on a range is issues, including environmental justice and equity related to brownfield cleanup and reuse policy and practices.

Highlights from the 2022 “State of the State” Address

Highlights from the 2022 “State of the State” Address

While pronouncing the state as strong, Governor DeWine highlighted accomplishments achieved over the past three years while also outlining his agenda for the final year of his current term in office.

Happy ARPA-virsary! Marking One Year Since the Enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act

Happy ARPA-virsary! Marking One Year Since the Enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act

March 11 marked the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Known as ARPA, the legislation represented a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill designed to speed up the United States' recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Dream ▪ Play ▪ Build: Hands-On Community Engagement" & Impact on Placemaking

"Dream ▪ Play ▪ Build: Hands-On Community Engagement" & Impact on Placemaking

On Friday, February 25, GOPC staff members attended “Dream ▪ Play ▪ Build: Hands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places,” a webinar presented by James Rojas of Place It! and John Kamp of Prairieform and hosted by the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network.