MORPC Names Dr. Todd Bradley as Regional Investment Officer Bradley will assist communities in seeking and attracting federal and state investment opportunities Dr. Todd Bradley, who, for nearly two decades taught political science at the Indiana University Kokomo and most recently served as policy director...

Ohio’s State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) is accepting applications for its annual innovation grants. STIC funds may be used to implement system process changes; build capacity; develop guidance, standards, and specifications; organize peer exchanges; offset implementation costs; conduct...

Erik Janas elected Board Chair The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) elected its new board officers at the April 14 commission meeting. Elected for one-year terms, expiring in 2023: Board Chair: Erik Janas, Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County Board of...

By Brandi Whetstone, Sustainability Officer For MORPC and our members, planning for regional sustainability is a priority year-round, but during the month of April, Earth Day (April 22) provides an important reminder of the actions we can all take to protect...

By Melinda Vonstein Published in This Week Community News Every year, residents and visitors travel more than 12 million miles on the Central Ohio Greenways: a network of multiuse trails that connects us to natural spaces, cultural...

By Edwina Teye, Ph.D For most people, where our water comes from is typically out of sight and out of mind. Since we do not see or interact with groundwater as we do with surface waters, we tend...

Event honors community leaders, celebrates accomplishments across the region, and looks towards the future. Central Ohio’s top political, business, and civic leaders gathered at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) annual State of the Region event. The event...

By Lexi Petrella Published in This Week Community News For many in our communities, getting from one place to another is a daily challenge. To address this issue, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission worked with stakeholders from...