Local partners concerned about the effects of changing weather patterns, population growth and aging infrastructure on the region’s water resources will soon have a greater focus on the issue through the creation of the Sustaining Scioto...

Residents, local governments, and other stakeholders can now use a new resource to access information they need from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).   MORPC recently unveiled a revamped open data site – Mid-Ohio Open Data (M.O.O.D). The...

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) partnership with seven counties in the non-metropolitan areas of the region to provide transportation planning products and services is now official. Because of its experience in transportation planning, MORPC has been working...

Preparations are underway for the introduction of next year’s state capital budget in the Ohio General Assembly, and local communities are currently putting forth what projects they would like to have funded. The capital budget is enacted every...

Recent studies examining a corridor through Central Ohio that would connect to Chicago and Pittsburgh have provided new, useful information related to two rapid-speed transportation technologies – traditional passenger rail and hyperloop. The studies are part of...

Awards were given during the 2019 Summit on Sustainability The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) recently recognized local community leaders for their sustainability efforts during its annual 2019 Summit on Sustainability. The inspiring event featured a variety of educational...

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) recent Summit on Sustainability saw record attendance as many community leaders and environmental advocates came together to celebrate the region’s accomplishments and learn best practices in sustainability. The summit theme of “Shaping...

Cold temperatures can lead to higher energy bills and an uncomfortable home, so the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) recently demonstrated how its home weatherization services can be of benefit to income-eligible Franklin County residents at no cost when...