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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 14/08/2026

Registration closes at 5pm for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference. Professional Planners & Engineers: The 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference will offer continuing education credits for attendees! Don't miss out on the chance to receive credit for attending the conference!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 10/08/2026

Registration for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference Ends This Friday, August 14, 2026! The conference will offer 8 educational sessions throughout the day, and will include an exhibitor hall for participants to meet and connect with professional experts, advisors, and more.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 18/05/2026

Registration for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference is now open! Early Bird registration will be available through June 30, so don't miss our on the chance to register at the lowest price of the season. www.greaterohio.org/ohioatconfer...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 01/04/2026

Want to stay in the know on everything GOPC? Be sure to give us a follow on Facebook & LinkedIn. These 2 sites will the exclusive home for daily updates all our work on brownfields, legacy cities, transportation & more. www.facebook.com/GreaterOhio linkedin.com/company/greater-ohio/about/

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 27/03/2026

The Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program is focused on improving roadway safety for all users by reducing & eliminating serious-injury & fatal crashes through the development, refinement, & subsequent implementation of comprehensive safety action plans.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 23/03/2026

Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00am. Register at housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 20/02/2026

Interested in learning more about pre-approved housing? We provide monthly overview of pre-approval programs & individual topics on the final Tuesday of each month with our Housing Office Hours. Join us this Tuesday for Partners for Success. Register here > www.housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 18/02/2026

Interested in learning more about preapproved housing plans and how they can benefit your community? Come chat with the experts at GOPC’s free Pre-Approvals Office Hours Final Tuesday of each month | 9:00-10:00AM ET Register here www.housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 22/01/2026

GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals. This month: Building a Catalogue of Plans on January 27 @ 9am. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours. We hope to see you there!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 14/01/2026

Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced more than $97M in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grants, including nearly $18 million in grants in 13 counties for active transportation-related projects. www.transportation.ohio.gov/about-us/new...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 13/01/2026

GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals. This month: Building a Catalogue of Plans Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours. We hope to see you there!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 12/01/2026

Registration for the 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference is now open! Be sure to register early to lock in your early bird price before General Registration prices kick in. www.ohiobrownfields.com/2026-confere...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 07/01/2026

GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours. We hope to see you there!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 15/12/2025

GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours. We hope to see you there!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 10/12/2025

GOPC is proud to be a champion for active transportation in Ohio. 2025 has been a year of significant progress for AT development, and we are excited for what is in store for 2026. Our final AT Newsletter for 2025 is below. We can't wait for what 2026 has in store! mailchi.mp/greaterohio/...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 05/12/2025

Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, December 16, 2025 at 9:00am. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 04/12/2025

GOPC is a trusted expert on pre-approval programs, a proven tool that increases housing stock & lowers development costs. Now, we offer hands-on support to help bring these programs to life. For communities read to make housing development faster, we're ready to help! www.greaterohio.org/services

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 03/12/2025

Opportunity Zones are now a permanent federal program. These low-income census tracts are designated to encourage investors to make qualifying investments in new projects & enterprises in exchange for capital gains tax cuts. The program extension will now trigger a new round of tract designation.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/11/2025

Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, November 25th 9:00-10:00AM ET. Register at housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 21/11/2025

Get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, November 25th 9:00-10:00AM ET. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 21/11/2025

GOPC is excited to announce a new, free service available to Ohio communities: Virtual Office Hours for Pre-Approvals. If your community is interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans, come talk w/ the experts & get your questions answered.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 19/11/2025

Is your community interested in increasing housing production through pre-approved plans? Come talk with the experts and get your questions answered at Greater Ohio Policy Center’s free monthly office hours, November 25th 9:00-10:00AM ET. Register at www.housingoh.org/office-hours

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 05/11/2025

GOPC, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, is excited to announce it will host the 2026 Ohio Brownfields Conference on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. For additional details and to sign-up to receive conference updates, please visit our website www.ohiobrownfields.com/2026conferen...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 31/10/2025

Have a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at the Greater Ohio Policy Center!

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 02/10/2025

Join ODOT at one of the following workshops or open houses to give feedback on proposed strategies for Access Ohio 2050, the state’s long-range transportation plan. Meetings will be in Toledo, Lima and Dayton next week, with more later this month. www.transportation.ohio.gov/programs/acc...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 01/10/2025

If your city wants to beat the housing crisis, it needs more incremental developers. If it wants more incremental developers, it needs to make building easier. @strongtowns.org worked w/ dozens of developers, elected officials & municipal staffers to figure out how. drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpa8...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 29/09/2025

On Thursday, October 9 from 2:00 - 3:15pm GOPC will host Innovative Approaches to Preserving and Expanding Homeownership (sponsored by JPMorganChase). The webinar is free, but space will be limited, so be sure to sign-up now and reserve your spot. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 26/09/2025

Register now to attend the Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 Launch Event, the first in a national series hosted by HUD and federal partners to help communities prepare for the next generation of OZ designations and investments. The event is hybrid and begins at 2pm EDT. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 25/09/2025

GOPC staff providing a legislative update on all the happening at the Ohio Statehouse to the attendees at the APA Ohio Statewide policy conference

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 25/09/2025

OPC is on the road today in Toledo facilitating three breakout sessions at the @APAOhio Statewide policy conference. First up, Exploratory Scenario Planning, what it is and how it is helping Ohio Communities.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Kent’s most famous residents are not people at all, but the Black Squirrels who arrived on campus from Canada in 1961. Originally brought to campus to reintroduce the species to the region, the original 10 released in 1961 had grown to 150 by 1964.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

The Kent Heritage Festival is held every July in the downtown area to coincide with Independence Day. The festival includes crafts, booths, entertainment, train rides, 5K & 10K races + fireworks, drawing approximately 25,000 people each year

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Culture & community shine in Kent. The community boasts 20+ parks lined with trails and riverwalks and has a thriving arts scene with Kent State having hosted students-turned celebs including Drew Carey, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, Joe Walsh and Chrissie Hynde

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Other projects have included a 360-space parking deck & multimodal transfer station, a hotel/conference center, and three separate mixed-use buildings, a renovation of the historic 1920s Kent Hotel, and a building featuring microapartments.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Among the efforts was the Phoenix Project, a privately-financed renovation and expansion project of a commercial space along East Main Street. The Phoenix Project include the construction of a pedestrian alleyway lines with small shops known as Acorn Alley.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Since 2008, several redevelopment projects in the downtown area of Kent have been initiated with the goal of reinvesting in the city’s urban core. This work has resulted in nearly $110M in total investment from public and private sources.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Tragedy struck Kent on May 4, 1970. During a Vietnam War protest, the Ohio National Guard opened fire, killing 4 students. The campus is now a National Historic Landmark with memorials and museums.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Growth of student enrollment at Kent State, fueled by programs like the G.I. Bill, combined with suburbanization across Northeast Ohio resulted in significant population growth. Kent’s population more than doubled in 20 years, rising from 12K in 1950 to 28K by 1970

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

The 20th century brought education. In 1910, Kent State Normal School was founded, evolving into Kent State University by 1935. Enrollment surged post-WWII—and so did the population.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

The arrival of the railroad further changed things in the area. Marvin Kent helped route the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad through town. To honor Marvin Kent and his contributions, Franklin Mills became “Kent” in 1864. Rail shops & factories soon followed.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

In 1805, settlers arrived, and the Village of Franklin Mills was born. Early settlers, including the Haymaker family, built gristmills along the river. In the 1830s, the Pennsylvania & Ohio Canal arrived, sparking rapid growth for the small village.

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 24/09/2025

Once more , friends, it is time to travel across Ohio to highlight the incredible past and vibrant present of another location in our #OhioCommunitySpotlight Series. From ancient cultures to college town vibes, here’s a thread on Kent’s rich history, economy, people, and landmarks. #KentOhio 🏞️🏛️📚

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 22/09/2025

Starting next week, members of the public have an opportunity to submit feedback on the proposed strategies & goals outlined in AO50. Meetings kick-off on 9/29 in Mansfield & conclude 10/30 in Cincinnati. Check out the full schedule below & plan to attend. dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload...

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · 03/09/2025

Join us on Wednesday, September 24 for "The State of Housing in Ohio." This session will include a discussion of Ohio’s recently approved biennium budget. What impact will the budget have on current housing programs and policies, and more. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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