This week's #GOPCThread focuses on @CityofLimaOH the county seat of Allen County in Northwest Ohio. Lima was founded in 1831 on land occupied by the Shawnee before they were driven to Kansas by European settlers. In the early 1800s much of northwest OH was referred to as #GreatBlackSwamp and was covered with wetlands and forests. The wet conditions in this area were ideal for mosquitos and as a result, malaria was endemic to the region. #GOPCThread

Two weeks ago, we featured on our #GOPCThread the legacy cities which received the first-ever Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits, or #TMUD

https://twitter.com/GreaterOhio/status/1501966183658147847

#TMUD provides a tax credit against development costs incurred during the construction of a project that will be a catalyst for future development in its area. Development includes new construction and/or improvement of vacant buildings…

Today marks St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate “all things Irish”. More than 14% of Ohio’s population can claim Irish Heritage. That got us thinking about the heritage and diversity of Ohio. Most Ohioans are descended from immigrants who migrated here from someplace, and even today, Ohio continues to benefit from new generations of immigrants who are looking for new opportunities in the Buckeye State.

This week, our #GOPCThread is taking a look at the recently announced recipients of the first-ever Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits, or #TMUD, which were announced last week by the state

https://twitter.com/GovMikeDeWine/status/1499133646875373575

#TMUD provides a tax credit against development costs incurred during the construction of a
project that will be a catalyst for future development in its area. Development includes new construction and/or improvement of vacant buildings…

Last month, we opened registration for the #GOSummit2022, our biannual gathering for local changemakers, & state & national experts to share best practices, facilitate connections, provide practical research + champion policy change
greaterohio.org/registration On June 9, 2022, the #GOSummit2022will feature inspiring examples of community revitalization & emerging best practices under the theme "Reflect & Refocus: Furthering Resilient Communities"

GOPC is a strong advocate for active transportation & investment in infrastructure to ensure safe travel for all mode users. This week, our #GOPCThread will kick-off a new initiative where we will share good infrastructure ideas we find locally, nationally & internationally We are doing this as a way to promote the type of investments we think #Ohio and its communities should be making now in order to prepare for the future #GOPCThread

Today’s #GOPCThread discusses #The614forLinden & the success the 11+ member collaborative has had in implementing @ColumbusGov‘s #OneLinden Plan. GOPC has been helping evaluate its impacts in the neighborhood over 3 years. Check out our report from Year 2: bit.ly/3HObbWo #The614forLinden, led by @OCCHstrong’s Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, received a $5M grant from @jpmorgan’s PRO Neighborhoods competition in 2019. Its other CDFI partners include Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus & Franklin County, @FinanceFund, & @ECDIoh #GOPCThread

This month’s #GOPCThread is dedicated to the City of Ironton, established in 1849, & county seat of Lawrence County. Ironton is in Ohio’s Appalachian region along the Ohio River; its population is over 11K: #OHCommunitySpotlight irontonohio.org Part of Wayne National Forest is in Ironton. The forest’s Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, & Jackson counties; it spans 107,090 acres. It offers camping, cabins, horse riding, OHV riding, water activities, & more. #GOPCThread #OHCommunitySpotlight

Following on the second most exciting news in Ohio (@Bengals #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle) we’re using this week’s #GOPCThread to look closer at the land use implications of the recent #IntelOhio announcement. On Jan 21, 2022, @GovMikeDeWine + @Intel officially announced the chip manufacturer would build at least 2 semi-conductor chip factories in New Albany, a suburb 25 minutes north east of downtown #Columbus.

https://twitter.com/GovMikeDeWine/status/1484903683032682497

This week's #GOPCThread provides a summary of what our staff learned & observed from participating in the 2022 #EquitySummit hosted by our friends at @SmartGrowthUSA On Jan 11, @SmartGrowthUSA kicked off its Equity Summit w/keynote @majoracarter (Developer, Urban Revitalization Consultant, @macfound Fellow, @PeabodyAwards-winning broadcaster, & successful implementer of many economic development programs): #GOPCThread bit.ly/3GCZnFy

This week's #GOPCThread examines potential infrastructure projects #Ohio could invest in as part of the record, one-time funding the state will receive as part of the recently enacted federal infrastructure bill, or #IIJA The historic infrastructure bill provides more than $500B in new spending on everything from broadband internet infrastructure to roads & bridges. The other $700B is a continuation of funding programs & priorities established in the 2015 FAST Act
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This week, our #GOPCThread is taking a look at what lies ahead for the Ohio Legislature as the second year of the 134th Ohio General Assembly gets underway While last year saw the legislature enact several state budgets (the first half of the year) & new state legislative + congressional district maps (the second half of the year), 2022 will mostly focus on finishing what was started in 2021 #GOPCThread

https://twitter.com/GreaterOhio/status/1412442253377867778

This #OHCommunitySpotlight is dedicated to @WarrenCityOhio, located about halfway between Cleveland & Pittsburgh in the Mahoning Valley. @uscensusbureau estimates Warren has over 39k residents today. Photo Source: @WarrenCityOhio #GOPCThread .@WarrenCityOhio really grew in the early 20th century with several large steelworks opening, which attracted European immigrants.
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The final #GOPCThread of 2021 gets in the spirit of the season by highlighting all of the Ohio connections to some of the gifts and traditions of the Christmas season. This month, our #OHCommunitySpotlight features #ChristmasMadeInOhio This year, when the family comes together to exchange and unwrap presents, you might be surprised to find out just how many of those gifts have #Ohio ties #GOPCThread #ChristmasMadeInOhio

The inclusion of the Brownfield Remediation Fund in the state’s biennium budget, passed earlier this year, will provide Ohio’s communities with $350 million in brownfield grant dollars. It has been nearly a decade since communities have had access to such a large grant program. The new program will require Ohio communities to submit applications to @OhioDevelopment, who will be administering the Brownfield Remediation Fund.

This week’s #GOPCThread is an appreciation thread honoring all the amazing people & orgs that make @GreaterOhio who we are. You can never say thank you too many times! GOPC has had, and continues to have, the best board ever. S/O to board members whose many years of service ended in 2021: @MoertlP of #GrovedaleConsulting; #MichaelBeazley of @thelandbank; and #ShawnBunt of @Chase

Today's #GOPCThread is our 2nd set of #ShoutOuts to partners in #SMLC's doing great #Equitabledevelopment. For more case studies & the academic case for equity, check out our report w/ @landpolicy "Equitably Developing America’s Smaller Legacy Cities."
greaterohio.org/publications/2… Funding minority business drives #Equitabledevelopment. Several Ohio #CDFIs run minority contractor loan programs to support MBE participation in construction and allied fields. Funds help start-up contractors withstand delays in payment & compete for more jobs. #GOPCThread

Next week is #Thanksgiving, and like millions of Americans, staff at GOPC will be traveling, gathering with our families, and giving thanks. This month, we are devoting our #OHCommunitySpotlight to our hometowns & special places around Ohio #GOPCThread GOPC’s @AlisonGoebelOH grew up in the Chicago suburbs but has lived in #Ohio long enough to feel like a native. She claims @Mansfield_Ohio & @TiffinOhioGov as her adopted homes. #GOPCThread

The final rules for #ARPA are still pending, but that hasn’t stopped cities & counties from starting to think about, collect input on, and deploy these important resources. This week’s #GOPCThread highlights themes we’re seeing in #Ohio. .@ICMA surveyed its members thru mid-Sept ’21 and found, nationally, top priorities for local #ARPA $ were 1) sewer & water infrastructure improvements and 2) revenue replacement #GOPCThread
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Tuesday’s municipal elections included a number of contests that will bring new leadership to a number of Ohio’s legacy cities as well as two of Ohio’s largest #GOPCThread There were also a few smart growth-related ballot issues that we were excited to see get approved by local voters. This week’s #GOPCThread provides a rundown of the results and a look at who will be leading Ohio’s cities in the coming years.

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As October draws to a close, it’s once again time for GOPC’s annual look into the scariest, creepiest, most sinister thing around: the alarming rise in roadway fatalities. Prepare yourselves, if you dare, for #SpookyStreets Even as vehicle miles driven dropped by 13% in 2020, preliminary estimates by @NCSsafety indicate that the rate of death on the roads spiked 24% over the previous 12mo period.

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