Communities Recognized for Leading on Sustainability

Bexley, Delaware, MORPC become platinum-certified Sustainable2050 members The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has certified the cities of Bexley and Delaware as the most recent Sustainable2050 communities to achieve an elevated status for their actions to promote sustainability. Sustainable2050...

Press Release | Feb 13, 2020

MORPC, Ohio University Partner to Enhance Careers in Public Service

Local government staffers from across Central Ohio can benefit Today, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and Ohio University announced a partnership that will encourage more public-sector professionals to pursue a graduate degree, while also...

News | Jan 22, 2020

MORPC Awards Communities with Technical Assistance

Projects correspond to insight2050 initiative The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has awarded technical assistance to the City of Hilliard, Jefferson Township, the City of Columbus, the City of Westerville, and Franklin County through its insight2050 Technical Assistance Program...

News | Jan 21, 2020

Tracking Region’s Energy Use Made Easy

Tracking Region's Energy Use Made Easy A new online dashboard is making it easier than ever to review how efficiently buildings in Central Ohio are using energy. The tool allows communities participating in the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) Benchmarking Program to collect, analyze, and...

News | Sep 19, 2019

Central Ohio Transportation Safety Plan Provides Roadmap for Saving Lives

In conjunction with Safe Driving Awareness Month, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Ohio Department of Transportation recently released the Central Ohio Transportation Safety Plan. Developed in collaboration with local, state, and private...

News | Aug 20, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One Roadshow Sparks Great Interest from Ohio Communities

Early August brought excitement to Central Ohio communities as Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) launched a first-of-its kind U.S. roadshow – bringing CEO Jay Walder and its XP-1 hyperloop pod to communities across the United States....

Press Release | Apr 30, 2019

MORPC, insight2050 Partners Release insight2050 Corridor Concepts Study Findings

Results show focused growth yields clear benefits for enhanced quality of life and economic development The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), the City of Columbus, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), the Columbus District Council of...

News | Jul 16, 2018

Franklin County Energy Study Points Toward the Future

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) recently completed its work on the Franklin County Energy Study and found the opportunity to keep $509 million within the local economy every year. Nearly 70 percent of the energy paid...