We regularly feature an Ohio city as part of our Ohio Community Spotlight series.

As you plan your summer, head out to a few of these festivals which are fun, quirky celebrations that could only happen in that specific place.

The Ohio agency that put out last year's report on falling population over the next quarter century said new numbers indicate those forecasts may have been off.

Note: A version of this blog was originally published on December 3, 2019. This version is updated to reflect work that has been undertaken by TRAC in the 5 years since.

GOPC is monitoring recently passed policies that can provide eligible homeowners relief from burdensome costs. There are more tools under consideration, which GOPC is closely following.

Testimony provided to the House Local Government Committee on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Click here to learn more about House Bill 361.

House lawmakers approved their version of the bill on February 9 by a bipartisan vote of 390-9. Today’s vote in the Senate was equally bipartisan, clearing the chamber 89-10.

Housing remains a pressing issue in Ohio communities. GOPC worked with Reinvestment Fund and the City of Akron in 2024 to understand the city’s residential markets and the policies and programs the ci...

With support from multiple REALTOR® Party Grants, Ohio REALTORS® created the ‘Housing Ohio’ Tools for Development Guidebook and advanced statewide housing reform that secures funding, infrastructure, ...

In the face of today’s affordable housing crisis, federal policymakers can provide the leadership needed to advance a sustained, comprehensive strategy that …

Organizations seeking community project funding from the state must turn in their proposals to legislators' offices by Thursday, March 12.

The City of Columbus has released more information about a planned redesign of Frebis Avenue on the South Side. The project, which is scheduled for construction later this year, will feature two prote...

Each month, we feature an Ohio city as part of our Ohio Community Spotlight series.

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“Housing Ohio: Tools for Development” includes something like a starter kit of pre-approved plans, with zoning reforms to make them work.

Established in 2017, Opportunity Zones (OZs) are low-income census tracts where investors can make qualifying investments into new projects and enterprises in exchange for federal capital gains tax re...

A surprisingly small drop in cars on the road can dramatically ease congestion, and public transit is one way to get there.

Having a strategic, comprehensive plan for how we continue to fund our transportation infrastructure will be an unavoidable priority for the next governor.

We salute all of the public transit agencies around Ohio as well as our partners at the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) during Ohio Loves Transit Week, and thank them for all they do throughout...

I commend ODOT for wanting to study new ways of funding Ohio’s roadways. I also commend the Ohio Controlling Board for wanting to give the next governor room to develop a plan to sustainably invest in...

Here's our list of 7 reasons why federal funding for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders improves the transportation experience for drivers, too.

The Rocky River native has a new signature snowboard from Arbor that puts Cleveland in the spotlight as he rides into the Milan Cortino Olympics.

Bill Tracker Information About Legislation Followed by Greater Ohio Policy Center

Grassroots Architecture will create Made in Akron plans, pre-reviewed free home to build in the city, lower the cost of construction.

Experts say the U.S. needs an additional 2 million to 20 million homes to fix the shortfall, underscoring the challenge of meeting the nation’s housing needs.

GOPC regularly uses research and resources developed by the Federal Reserve Bank system. Below is a compilation that Senior Regional Outreach Manager Robert Brinkley recently shared with GOPC.

A citywide neighborhood revitalization program in Middletown will soon offer developers an initial batch of 12 city-owned vacant residential lots across four neighborhoods to gauge interest in new, ma...