Aaron Clapper

September 1, 2026

Brownfields

GOPC releases New White Paper: The Economic Benefits of Brownfields

Aaron Clapper

September 1, 2026

Brownfields

This paper highlights how the state's nearly one-billion dollar investment in remediating environmentally contaminated site has economic and community benefits at each stage of the process - from assessing and cleaning up sites, to preparation and planning, and into redevelopment.

Greater Ohio

August 31, 2026

Visiting the Hilly Divide Between the Little Miami and Scioto River Watersheds - Highland County & Hillsboro

Greater Ohio

August 31, 2026

Visiting the Hilly Divide Between the Little Miami and Scioto River Watersheds - Highland County & Hillsboro

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

Alison Goebel

August 25, 2026

Housing

What Local Communities Can Do to Prepare for ROAD to Housing Programs

Alison Goebel

August 25, 2026

Housing

Learn more about specific programs available to local governments and how to prepare for them through the webinar.

Greater Ohio

August 18, 2026

Brownfields, Upcoming Events

Save the Date! GOPC to Host 2027 Ohio Brownfields Conference

Greater Ohio

August 18, 2026

Brownfields, Upcoming Events

Save the Date! GOPC to Host 2027 Ohio Brownfields Conference

This will be GOPC's fifth year hosting the state brownfields conference after GOPC launched the Revitalizing Ohio's Brownfields Initiative in Summer 2021 to serve as a resource following the state's investment in brownfields grants.

Greater Ohio

August 10, 2026

Upcoming Events, Transportation

Final Week to Register for 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference

Greater Ohio

August 10, 2026

Upcoming Events, Transportation

Final Week to Register for 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference

There are a limited number of scholarships remaining for eligible public sector employees and nonprofit staff to attend the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference.

Be sure to apply now to take advantage of the lowest price possible to attend the conference.

Greater Ohio

August 4, 2026

Housing, Infrastructure

GOPC Joins "All Sides" to Discuss Accessory Dwelling Units

Greater Ohio

August 4, 2026

Housing, Infrastructure

GOPC Joins "All Sides" to Discuss Accessory Dwelling Units

On July 29, GOPC Executive Director Alison Goebel was a guest on “All Sides with Amy Juravich” discussing our report along with others, including AARP Ohio Executive Director Jenny Carlson and former Columbus City Council Member Otto Beatty.

Greater Ohio

July 28, 2026

Housing, Upcoming Events

GOPC to Host Webinar on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Greater Ohio

July 28, 2026

Housing, Upcoming Events

GOPC to Host Webinar on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the largest housing affordability bill the United States has seen in decades. Come learn about the newly created pilot grant programs intended for states, local governments, and their nonprofit and quasi-governmental partners.

Jason Warner

July 23, 2026

Transportation

GOPC Releases New White Paper: Fueling A Modern Mobility System for Ohio

Jason Warner

July 23, 2026

Transportation

GOPC Releases New White Paper: Fueling A Modern Mobility System for Ohio

In this white paper, GOPC outlines steps that Ohio can undertake now - which do not require new revenue - that can create a modern and fiscally sustainable transportation network that is attractive to business and beneficial to our residents.

Alison Goebel

July 9, 2026

Community Investment, Federal Policy, Housing, Infrastructure, Legacy Cities, Neighborhoods

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Offers Promising Tools to Address Housing Challenges

Alison Goebel

July 9, 2026

Community Investment, Federal Policy, Housing, Infrastructure, Legacy Cities, Neighborhoods

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Offers Promising Tools to Address Housing Challenges

Learn about the highlights in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which goes into effect July 10, 2026.

Aaron Clapper

July 7, 2026

Economic Development, Opportunity Zones

How Ohio’s Communities can tap into Federal Opportunity Zones

Aaron Clapper

July 7, 2026

Economic Development, Opportunity Zones

How Ohio’s Communities can tap into Federal Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones (OZs) are low-income census tracts, which investors can make qualifying investments into new projects and enterprises in exchange for federal capital gains tax reductions. Since they were first established as a pilot program in 2017, OZs have encouraged investors to invest in new housing and other real estate projects across the country, including in Ohio.

Interested in learning more?