July 22, 2008 Upper Arlington Rotary Chester R. Jourdan, Jr . Executive Director Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

1. July 22, 2008 Upper Arlington Rotary Chester R. Jourdan, Jr. Executive Director Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

2. MORPC Mission • Working to build a better region. MORPC Focus • Public Policy • Transportation Planning • Regional Development • Sustainability • Stabilizing Neighborhoods

3. Focus to Build a Better RegionBy Defining Central Ohio Working to Create a 12 County Region of Influence : 2.0 Million People

4. Generational Profile People over 65 will increase by 85% in next 30 years 65+ Children

5. Home Ownership (2000)

6. Upper Arlington Median Household Income was $72,116 Median Household Income: 2000 The median household income in Ohio was $41.000 The median household income in the U.S. was $42,000

7. Economic Development Trends • Ohio is Struggling • State Initiatives • Central Ohio is Still Growing • Innovative Partnerships • Infill and Redevelopment • Continued Greenfield Development • Relationship with Infrastructure

8. Economic Development – Central Ohio2008 Projections from the Columbus Chamber’s Blue Chip Report

9. How Our Region is Growing? Central Ohio will grow by over 400,000 people by 2030, raising the total number of residents to over 2.5 million.

10. Components of Growth in Ohio: 2000-2007 Columbus Region added 140,000 people, Ohio added 102,000 total Columbus Regional growth: 92,000 from natural growth, 31,000 from international migration, 21,000 from domestic migration

11. Where Growth is OccurringChange in Population: 2000-2007 US Census Estimates

12. Since the 2000 Census Columbus has grown while some older, nearby suburbs have been losing residents to newer developments farther from the city center. Biggest Loses Bexley -6.3% Grandview -5.9% Worthington -5.8% Upper Arlington -5.7% Whitehall -5.6% Biggest Gains Powell 91.8% Pickerington 71.4% New Albany 67.7% Groveport 31.0% Delaware 28.2% Source: Columbus Dispatch July 10, 2008

13. Average number of years at current residence Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or More Riverlea 16 Bexley 15 Upper Arlington 15 Worthington 15 Gahanna 12 Westerville 12 New Albany 11 Dublin 8 Powell 7 Ohio Average 13 Source: Columbus Dispatch June 30, 2008

14. Regional Development Patterns We need to look in the LONG term….. Existing Future as Planned

15. Working As A Region: Saves 200 Square Miles

16. Population and Employment: 2005-2030 (by MORPC Planning Area)

17. Where the Region is Growing,: Assumptions for Upper Arlington Rickenbacker Warehouses Dublin Office Corridor

18. 500 Miles 250 Miles Freight Element: Central Ohio has “Access to Markets” • Within a one-day truck drive of: • 58% of U.S. Population. • 50% of Canadian Population. • 61% of U.S. Manufacturing Capacity. • 80% of U.S. Corporate Headquarters.

19. Transportation Trends • Sky-rocketing gas prices. • Desire for cleaner air. • More efficient automobiles. • Desire for better cycling and walking conditions. • Freight movements in Ohio will double in next 15 years. • Fuel tax alone is unable to support transportation infrastructure. • ODOT shows too little funding for major highway expansions. • Need for a national transportation vision.

20. Average Gasoline Prices (2008 Dollars)

21. Meeting Demands with Limited Funds • CapitalWays- 2008 Long Range Transportation Plan • 30 year plan (horizon year is 2030), the plan is updated on a 4 year cycle • Next update to be completed in Spring of 2008 • $650 M through MORPC (requires 20% local match) • Transportation Improvement Program • 2 year update cycle, 4 year plan • Was adopted in 2007 • $100 M through MORPC (requires 20% local match)

22. The Ohio 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force Shall Strive To: Envision for Ohio’s future the optimum multi-modal transportation system, promoting safe and reliable mobility, a connection to job opportunities and economic development, a desirable quality of life, and a protection for the state’s natural environment; Conceive new and innovative concepts in Ohio for financing transportation investments, including sustainable funding resources, tools, and partnerships for both the public and private sectors; Identify legislative and administrative changes needed to achieve this vision for Ohio’s future transportation system; and To offer priority recommendations, founded upon a consensus among task force members and stakeholders, to the Governor, Legislature, and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

23. Central Ohio – TransportationPublic Transportation • Streetcar • COTA Strategic Initiatives • Bus-on-Shoulder • Preserve Corridors for Future Fixed-Guideway Systems • Light Rail Transit

24. Stabilizing Neighborhoods MORPC’s Housing & Community Services • Foreclosure Assistance • Preserving the Housing Stock • Pushing Legislation

26. Top 25 Greenhouse Gas Emitting States

27. Central Ohio – Air Quality These counties do not meet US EPA ozone pollution requirements.

28. Central Ohio – Air Quality These counties do not meet US EPA requirements for Air Quality for PM2.5

29. Summit on Sustainability & the Environment Economic Stimulus Package Seminar • September 11-13, 2008 at the Columbus Convention Center • Register at www.greenregion.org State of the Region Luncheon • Overview of what funds are available and how to apply for the funding • August 21, 2008 at the Columbus Athletic Club • Celebration of MORPC’s 40 year anniversary and a look to the next 40 years • April 30, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Regional Economic Prosperity Conference • Focus Regional Leaders on Ways to Grow Our Economy • January 2009

30. Questions?