Regional Projects Will Stimulate Innovation and Regional Cooperation
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) on Thursday released the high-impact growth and economic development projects selected through its relaunched Competitive Advantage Projects (CAP) Program.
The CAP Program advances regional growth and economic well-being by assisting Central Ohio communities drive investments that boost these strategic and transformative projects.
For more information on the CAP program including a list of the projects deemed Regionally Significant and Tier 1, please visit: Competitive Advantage Projects (CAP) Program – MORPC.org.
“It is exciting to announce a new round of Competitive Advantage Projects. Much has changed since the last update, both in the region and federal funding priorities, and being organized and aligned better positions us for success.”
As part of the program’s relaunch, MORPC established four program pillars: Sustainable and Efficient Economic Growth; Infrastructure Planning and Implementation; Economic Resilience; and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
These pillars align with the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s investment priorities—Critical Infrastructure, Workforce, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Economic Recovery & Resilience. Projects in the CAP Program align with one or more of these pillars.
The revamped program also expands the types of projects eligible for support. In addition to roadwork and utility improvements, the program now includes strategic trail development, housing initiatives, placemaking efforts, and other infrastructure and economic development projects that reflect the updated program pillars.
