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GOPC, Lincoln Institute to host 4-Part Webinar Series on Neighborhood Stability
The Covid-19 crisis removed an already thin veil obscuring the slim line between housing security and insecurity for many Americans. This dynamic is particularly true for many extremely cost-burdened residents of America’s legacy cities. Rising unemployment, low-wage jobs, and limited new employment opportunities mean that residents who were formerly “just getting by” are now at risk of losing their housing.
ODOT's long-awaited Statewide Transportation Plan, Access Ohio 2045, released.
You can access the full report online or tune-in tomorrow on Twitter as our first #GOPCThread of 2021 will focus on the various aspects of the AO45 plan.
GOPC to Kick-Off 2021 with Public Policy Briefing Webinar on Legislative Priorities
Congress Approves New COVID-Stimulus Package. A Breakdown of What is Included
Other issues that had been a part of the negotiations in the lead-up to this compromise, including state and local government funding, liability protection for employers, and student loan relief, were not included as a part of the compromise. Those issues may yet be addressed in future legislation after the new year when the new Biden administration takes office on January 20.
#GOPCThread: Looking Back & Looking Forward - GOPC's Year In Review
2020 Year in Review: Overcoming a Challenging Year with New Optimism for the Future
NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity
Last week, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) officially adopted a new policy to govern evaluations for new or modified highway interchange projects. The new policy dictates a deeper level of analysis for interchange projects, applying a regional lens to evaluate the costs and benefits of each projects. NOACA is the first MPO in the state to require this level of analysis for proposed highway interchange projects.
#GOPCThread: #OHCommunitySpotlight showcases Bellefontaine, where big things are happening in a small town
Brookings’ Ideas for Strengthening Rural America: Leaning Into Already Impactful, Equitable Strategies
The Brookings Institute has released a report series, Building resilient rural places: Strategies from local leaders to strengthen rural assets, diversity, and dynamism, to refocus our attention on better understanding rural America and the “hyperlocal strategies” taking place to increase their growth and diversity.