Mission & Principles

Mission Statement

The purpose of Greater Ohio Policy Center is to promote - through research, public education and grassroots advocacy - public policy in Ohio to grow our economy and improve our quality of life through intelligent land use. Greater Ohio will work to support redevelopment of existing communities, strengthen regional cooperation and protect the countryside and Ohio's natural resources.

Principles

To help Ohio build a vibrant economy, improve our quality of life and provide for the common good, Greater Ohio Policy Center supports these principles:

People. Enhance the quality of life and economic opportunity in all neighborhoods and communities

  • Ensure that new development – economic growth, tax base and jobs – benefits all communities throughout regions in Ohio
  • Provide attractive neighborhoods where people can afford to live throughout all regions in Ohio
  • Create safe streets for everyone’s use – pedestrians, cyclists and drivers
  • Provide convenient transit and other transportation options to help people get where they need to go
  • Reduce the isolation of the elderly, minorities and the poor and improve economic opportunities for everyone

Land. Invest in our assets

  • Revitalize existing cities and towns
  • Conserve productive farmland and valuable natural areas
  • Preserve historic buildings and neighborhoods
  • Restore and protect clean air and water
  • Provide greenspace for leisure, recreation and inspiration
  • Encourage regional cooperation for intelligent use of Ohio’s land

Prosperity. Plan our land use wisely for the future

  • Support economic development policies that encourage stabilization and growth in existing communities
  • Rebuild and repair roads, bridges and other public infrastructure before building new
  • Build a transportation system that provides water, rail and air alternatives to highways to move people and goods efficiently and at a reasonable cost
  • Encourage government regionalism and consolidation
  • Involve citizens in planning for the future of their communities and regions
  • Modernize Ohio’s planning laws for the 21st century

Greater Ohio promotes reform of state policies and incentives to achieve these goals.