Neighborhoods

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From the Archives: Misconceptions About Vacant Property Registries

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From the Archives: Misconceptions About Vacant Property Registries

Recently, one of GOPC’s partner-clients asked for information regarding Vacant Property Registration Ordinances and how they can help address the issues of long-term vacancy and blight. The information below provides the a variety of facts and myths about this tool.

Linden Fresh Market Opens to Reduce Food Insecurity & Improve Residents’ Health

Linden Fresh Market Opens to Reduce Food Insecurity & Improve Residents’ Health

Linden Fresh Market intends to reduce food insecurity and improve residents’ health; it offers free food, medications, and other services for those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. CD4AP, the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, and Nationwide Children’s hospital run the location.

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The 614 for Linden’s 1st Steps in Implementing Columbus’ One Linden Plan

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The 614 for Linden’s 1st Steps in Implementing Columbus’ One Linden Plan

In 2019, The 614 for Linden received a $5 million grant as a national winner of JPMorgan Chase’s Partnerships for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods (PRO Neighborhoods) competition. Columbus was one of only seven winning submissions in this round, out of 75 applications covering 49 cities.

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Code Enforcement & Blight: How Cities can Intervene Now to Prevent Covid-Imposed Neighborhood Decline

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Code Enforcement & Blight: How Cities can Intervene Now to Prevent Covid-Imposed Neighborhood Decline

Following the Great Recession in 2008-2009, one of the major crises communities across Ohio experiences was the challenge of addressing neighborhood blight which resulted from the large number of foreclosures which took place.

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How Massachusetts Supports Projects that Advance Housing & Economic Development Goals

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How Massachusetts Supports Projects that Advance Housing & Economic Development Goals

The Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, has been studying how states can utilize smart growth policies to better support legacy cities. GOPC identified the MassWorks Infrastructure Program as an example of how state government can fund local public projects to address infrastructure needs, while also spurring economic activity and the production of critical housing options—all of which contribute to legacy city revitalization.

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