The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) began the Leaders Listen survey series in 2023 out of a desire to hear directly from Central Ohio residents about their preferences and experiences in the region. Since that time, with the support of regional partners, MORPC has polled residents of our 15-county area on the topics of transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
In each case, we have obtained a geographically and demographically diverse sample of 2,000+ respondents. The insights drawn from these responses are shared with local leaders and planners to inform their work as they strive to best serve our communities and help the region to get better as it grows bigger.
We heard from more than 2,500 residents across our 15-county region. Survey participants shared their opinions on everything from biking and bus services, to proposed passenger rail and how they would like to see the region invest in transportation.
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Leaders Listen: Sustainability Survey Results
The Leaders Listen Sustainability series focuses on sustainability and the environment and addresses topics such as air and water quality, conservation of green space, climate change, and sustainable energy.
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The third survey in the series highlighted residents’ views on current and future housing needs as well as the LinkUS Columbus Mobility Initiative. This focus will help guide and inform regional efforts to ensure that Central Ohio’s housing stock and public transportation system grows in tandem with its blossoming economy and influx of new residents.
The fourth survey, Leaders Listen: Economic Development, focused and addressed topics such as jobs, the cost of living, childcare, built infrastructure, and utilities.
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