Upcoming Events
Opportunities to Learn & Connect
Greater Ohio Policy Center regularly convenes gatherings of experts, policymakers, local leaders, and changemakers who are dedicated to the sustainable development of Ohio’s neighborhoods and metropolitan areas. Whether through webinars, regional meetings, or the Ohio Brownfield Conference, these gatherings present an opportunity to fulfill our mission to improve the communities of Ohio through smart growth strategies and research and achieve our goal of a revitalized Ohio.
Brownfields Webinar: Status Update on House Bill 519 & The Future of Brownfield Revitalization in Ohio
Join GOPC Staff for an update on House Bill 519, pending legislation which would establish a permanent, dedicated source of funding for brownfield revitalization efforts in Ohio starting in 2025.
GOPC’s Aaron Clapper and Jason Warner will provide an update on House Bill 519, the advocacy efforts currently underway at the Ohio Statehouse, and how brownfield professionals and champions can assist the work to make HB519 permanent law in Ohio.
This webinar should run for no more than 45 minutes and will include both a short presentation and Q&A.
Brownfield Remediation Program 2024 Practitioners Webinar
Join us for a practitioner’s webinar on the Ohio Department of Development’s new Brownfield Remediation Program on December 11, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:30pm.
A Conversation with the Ohio Department of Development
The Ohio Department of Development will keynote this panel to provide participants with an overview of the newly established rules for the Brownfields Remediation Fund. Brownfield stakeholders have been eagerly awaiting the guidance from the Department since the creation of the Fund in July 2021. Leadership from the Ohio Department of Development will provide a broad overview of the new rules, with a Q&A period.
Tackling Ohio’s Brownfields: An Overview of Ohio’s Available Brownfield Funding Programs
The newly created Brownfield Remediation Program is an exciting investment in Ohio’s future. This program is sure to sharpen the skills and expertise of local leaders. This panel is for those interested in learning about Ohio’s other brownfields funding and financing opportunities, which can complement or enhance the Brownfield Remediation Program. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of Ohio’s current funding programs available at the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), and JobsOhio.
Preparing & Prioritizing: Assembling a Plan of Action for Brownfield Remediation Projects
Ohio's newly created Brownfield Remediation Fund holds great possibilities for local communities. However, local government staff and elected officials may be unsure how to begin preparing to apply for and utilize BRF funds. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of what it takes to see a brownfield project through from start to finish. Panelists will explain what due diligence local leaders should do on a potential site, what expertise a community might want to assemble to ensure a successful and cost-efficient remediation project, and what to expect each step of the project.