Brownfields

Budget Provides Historic Investment in Brownfield Revitalization, Commercial & Industrial Demolition

Budget Provides Historic Investment in Brownfield Revitalization, Commercial & Industrial Demolition

The budget agreement, which includes an investment of $500 million dollars in brownfield revitalization, along with commercial and industrial building demolition, represents game-changing investment for all of Ohio's 88 counties and represents a major commitment on the part of the State of Ohio to remediate this scourges of economic progress.

Legislation Funding Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Introduced in Ohio House, Senate

Legislation Funding Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Introduced in Ohio House, Senate

CORF is designed to be flexible, sustainable, and complementary to existing environmental remediation programs at the state and federal levels – and fills a necessary gap in brownfields funding.

GOPC Updates Policy Platform, Shares Questions for Candidates at State, Federal Level

GOPC Updates Policy Platform, Shares Questions for Candidates at State, Federal Level

We are living through an unprecedented time period which will create many challenges - and opportunities - for Ohio's legacy communities. Responding to this crisis has required leadership at all levels – federal, state and local.

Dedicated Funding Legislation Introduced for Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund

Dedicated Funding Legislation Introduced for Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund

Earlier this week, HB675 was introduced in the Ohio House by Rep. Hillyer (R – Uhrichsville) and Rep. Swearingen (R – Huron). This legislation provides dedicated funding to the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (CORF). CORF was highly successful, providing the state with a four-to-one economic return. CORF is recognized as a community-responsive tool for brownfield redevelopment efforts.