Urban Development Updates

Patt-McDaniel Approves $200,000 in Brownfield Revolving Loan Funds for Chillicothe School Project

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:06:27 EST

The Chillicothe City School District (Ross County) was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund that will be used for remediation activities at the Smith School Building. The District will use the funds to conduct asbestos removal at the school, which is located at 345 Arch Street. The estimated cost of the proposed project is more than $300,000.

Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund applications for Round 10 due January 14, 2011

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:16:49 EST

Applications for Round 10 of the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund are due to your local library by January 14, 2011. Approved applications will be announced in May 2011. Application materials can be found on the program webpage at the link above.

Winter 2010-2011 Featured City

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:13:29 EST

The Featured City for Winter is Hamilton! Visit the page to learn about Hamilton’s history, upcoming events, and current revitalization efforts.

State Approves More Than $1.7 Million in Clean Ohio Funds

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:18:39 EST

The State Controlling Board approved more than $1.7 million in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants for the cities of Dayton, Toledo, and Warren, as well as Perry County and the Village of Mount Gilead on December 13. The Clean Ohio Assistance Fund, which is made possible through the Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan, supports brownfield redevelopment in Ohio's urban areas.

Urban Development Division Interactive Map

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:54:24 EST

The Division recently launched an interactive map complete with locations and descriptions of their funded projects to date. Visit the page to learn what the Urban Development Division has done in your hometown.

Brownfields Training Materials available online

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:13:52 EST

Presentations from the December 9 training session are now available on the Clean Ohio website. Even if you did not attend the training, the materials are a valuable resource for learning about brownfield redevelopment and the tools available to help you clean up and redevelop your site.

Cincinnati’s Parvis Lofts is the Winter 2010 Profiled Project

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:37:20 EST

Parvis Lofts encompasses eleven buildings in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, five of which received Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits in Round 2 of the program. The project has now been completed resulting in 32 residential units and 15,000 square feet of commercial space. Click here to learn more about this successful project.

Register now for the 2011 Ohio Brownfields Conference being held January 19-20

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:18:38 EST

This year’s conference is being held at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. Click here to see the agenda for the conference and for registration details. We look forward to seeing you there!

ODOD launches new Brownfield Loan Program in partnership with OWDA

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:21:24 EST

The Brownfield Loan Program offers low-interest loans to local forms of government and private entities for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties. Applicants are eligible for loans of up to $5 million for cleanup activities including remediation and demolition, and up to $500,000 for assessments.

ODOD launches new Alternative Stormwater Infrastructure Loan Program in partnership with OWDA

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:27:22 EST

The Alternative Stormwater Infrastructure Loan Program offers low-interest loans to local forms of government for the construction of alternative stormwater infrastructure projects on currently or previously developed land. Applicants are eligible for loans of up to $5 million for demolition, construction of eligible infrastructure, and consultant costs.

State Approves More Than $800,000 in Clean Ohio Funds

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:32:12 EST

The State Controlling Board approved more than $800,000 in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants for the cities of Chillicothe and Massillon and for Miami Township on January 31, 2011. The City of Chillicothe (Ross County) will receive a $146,594 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the former Oil and Battery property. The City of Massillon (Stark County) will receive a $300,000 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the Northern portion of the former Republic Steel Facility. Miami Township (Montgomery County) will receive a $379,516 grant to conduct demolition and remediation activities on the former NCR Training Facility.

State Approves More Than $165,000 in Clean Ohio Funds for Wyandot County

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:01:27 EST

The State Controlling Board approved a $165,859 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant for Wyandot County for a Phase II Environmental Assessment of the former Kirby Tire site in Sycamore Township. The property, located at 3137 State Route 231, is comprised of four parcels totaling more than 130 acres southeast of downtown Sycamore. The assessment will include the installation of 12 shallow groundwater monitoring wells and 31 soil borings, as well as an asbestos survey, data evaluation, and reporting.

New Clean Ohio Fund Interactive Map showcases over 1,300 projects to date

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NEW Clean Ohio Fund Interactive Map provides the location and project information for over 1,300 projects financed through the Clean Ohio Fund, representing over $627 million in awards to date.

Spring 2011 Featured City

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:13:29 EST

The Featured City for Spring 2011 is Toledo! Visit the page to learn about Toledo’s history, planning efforts, and upcoming events and activities!

Spring 2011 Profiled Project

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:42:44 EST

The CSXT Chillicothe Yard in Chillicothe is the Spring 2011 Profiled Project! The former railway siding yard was awarded funding from the Urban Development Division to remediate the site and has now been redeveloped into a community transit center.

Round 2 Application for the Ohio New Markets Tax Credit Program now available

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:36:45 EST

The application period for Round 2 is now open. CDEs serving Ohio who have been allocated Federal New Markets Tax Credits are eligible to apply. Applications are due May 1, 2011 to the Urban Development Division.

Applications and policies for new OWDA loan programs now available

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:21:24 EST

Program materials for both the OWDA Brownfield Loan Program and the Alternative Stormwater Infrastructure Loan Program are now available on the Division’s website. Applications will be accepted on an open cycle. Please contact the Division at 614-995-2292 for more information or to schedule a pre-application meeting.

State Approves More Than $500,000 in Clean Ohio Assistance Funds for Northeast Ohio

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:25:25 EST

The State Controlling Board approved $300,000 for the City of Akron to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the former Akron Technical Center, and $206,675 for the City of Cleveland to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the former Warner and Swasey property.

Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund makes changes to eligible activities

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:37 EST

The Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund has refocused its targets for remediation to asbestos, lead-based paint, and petroleum. Eligible applicants can receive a loan up to $1 million for the cleanup of asbestos and lead-based paint, and up to $300,000 for the cleanup of petroleum.

Clean Ohio Council meeting scheduled for June 29th

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:56:11 EST

The Clean Ohio Council meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 29th, 2011. Meeting location and details are forthcoming. The meeting will award projects from Round 10 of the Clean Ohio Brownfield Revitalization Fund and discuss other administrative items.

2010 Annual Report for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program now available

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:44:26 EST

The 2010 Annual Report highlights the significant progress of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program during 2010. Accomplishments for the year include announcing 12 new projects during Round 4 and reaching 35 completed projects.

Economic Impact Study for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program now available

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:44:26 EST

The study, completed by Cleveland State University, found that the first four rounds of the Program are projected to generate $10 billion in total economic activity and create nearly 7,000 jobs annually. Every $1 invested in state historic preservation tax credits will generate $8 of construction spending and $32 of operating impacts, totaling $40 of economic activity.

State Approves more than $580,000 in Clean Ohio Assistance Funds for Northern Ohio

Mon, 23 May 2011 15:56:53 EST

The State Controlling Board approved more than $580,000 in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants for the cities of Cleveland and Fostoria on May 23, 2011. The City of Cleveland will receive a $290,345 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the Water Tower Park located at 13815 Coit Road. The City of Fostoria will receive a $297,013 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the IAR Land-Fostoria, LLC project, formerly the ThyssenKrupp Atlas, Inc. property located at 901 Springville Avenue.

Ohio New Markets Tax Credit Program Provides $10 Million to Support Economic Investments

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 13:35:50 EST

In the second round of awards, five Ohio entities will receive a total of $10 million in Ohio New Markets Tax Credits to spur economic investments, leveraging at least $25.6 million across Ohio. The awardees include Cincinnati New Markets Fund, LLC (serving the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood); Cleveland New Markets Investment Fund II, LLC (serving Cuyahoga County); Dayton Region New Market Fund, LLC (serving Montgomery, Preble, Darke, Miami, Champaign, Clark, Green, Warren, & Clinton Counties); Finance Fund (serving all of Ohio); and Northeast Ohio Development Fund, LLC, (serving Cuyahoga County).

Summer 2011 Featured City

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:13:29 EST

The Featured City for Summer 2011 is Marietta! Visit the page to learn about Marietta’s history, upcoming events, and famous Mariettans!

Summer 2011 Featured Project

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:11:35 EST

The Featured Project for Summer 2011 is Harrison Park. Harrison Park is a successful redevelopment of the former A.C. Humko site in the Harrison West Neighborhood of Columbus. Once the site of a vegetable oil refinery, the former factory was cleared and remediated by leveraging the Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund. Click on the ‘Summer 2011 Profiled Project’ on our What We Do page to learn more about Harrison Park.

Clean Ohio Council Approves more than $27 million for Brownfield Cleanup Projects

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:52:05 EST

The Clean Ohio Council approved more than $27 million in Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grants on Wednesday June 29th for 17 brownfield clean-up projects throughout the state, which are expected to create and retain nearly 600 jobs. The funding, approved at a Clean Ohio Council Round 10 Awards meeting, will allow for the reuse of commercial and industrial properties that are currently idle.

State Approves more than $330,000 in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Projects

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:43:33 EST

On July 25, the State Controlling Board approved $335,905 in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants for the City of Xenia in Green County and Lawrence County. The City of Xenia will receive a $138,487 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the former Ohio Veteran's Children's Home Facility Section II, and Lawrence County will receive a $197,418 grant to conduct a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the Superior Cement Company property.

Ohio Communities to Benefit from Nearly $24 Million in Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:55:11 EST

On July 28, the Ohio Department of Development awarded more than $23.8 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits to 13 owners to rehabilitate historic buildings in 10 communities across the state. The projects are expected to leverage more than $140 million in private investments, and assist in the creation of 1,600 jobs. The awards include five projects in Round 5 and eight projects in Round 6. The Round 6 awards were made possible through renewal of the program in the state's FY2012-2013 budget.

Request for Letters of Interest for Brownfield Action Plan Pilot Program to be released September 1

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:50:29 EST

The Brownfield Action Plan Pilot Program is a new initiative that will use existing funds to assist communities in the expedited development and implementation of an area-wide Brownfield Action Plan. The Pilot Program will involve two parts: 1) technical assistance for development of a Plan, and 2) subsequent grant funding from the Ohio Department of Development and partners to jumpstart implementation of the Action Plan. The RFLI and application form will be posted on the Program website at the above link.

Take the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program Survey

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:44:26 EST

The Ohio Department of Development and our partners at the Ohio Historic Preservation Office invite you to participate in a survey about the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It will be available through December 6, 2011 at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OHPTC

Clean Ohio Council meeting tomorrow (11/18/2011) at 1:30pm

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:56:11 EST

The Clean Ohio Council's next meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vern Riffe Center, 77 South High Street, 31st Floor, Room South B&C. This meeting is to determine grantees for Round 11 of the Clean Ohio Brownfield Revitalization Fund.

More than $27.5 Million in Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Grants Approved

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:47:45 EST

The Clean Ohio Council approved more than $27.5 million in Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grants for 15 brownfield clean-up projects throughout the state, which are expected to create and retain nearly 1,280 jobs. The funding, approved at a Clean Ohio Council Round 11 awards meeting, will allow for the reuse of commercial and industrial properties that are currently idle.

Attend one of the Local Government Innovation Fund outreach sessions

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:51:08 EST

The Local Government Innovation Fund team will be hosting five outreach sessions throughout the state from January 10th through January 24th. These sessions will provide information on the new program as well as help to answer any questions you may have. Contact Nyla.potter@development.ohio.gov for more information.

Round 7 awards for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program announced

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:52:29 EST

The Ohio Department of Development awarded $14.9 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits to 13 owners planning to rehabilitate historic buildings in five communities across the state. The projects are expected to leverage more than $100 million in private investments.

Pilot round awards for the Brownfield Action Plan Program announced

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:24:22 EST

The Ohio Department of Development announced that six Ohio communities will receive $300,000 from the newly-formed Brownfield Action Plan Pilot Program, to create and implement a plan for a brownfield-impacted area of their community. The program will provide technical assistance in the first phase of the project to help develop a community's Brownfield Action Plan. In the second phase, grant funding is available to implement action plan activities. The two-phase process is designed to quickly, but thoughtfully, develop an actionable plan and maintain momentum to ensure the plan's next steps are taken, increasing the likelihood and speed with which properties will transform into economically beneficial locations.

Local Government Innovation Fund Application released

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:51:08 EST

The Local Government Innovation Fund has released the application for Round 1 of the program. Applications will be accepted from February 20th through March 1st at 5pm. The Fund consists of $45 million to be awarded in the form of grants and loans to political subdivisions for local government innovation projects. Of the $45 million, $9 million is available for grant awards and $36 million is available for loan awards.

Round 8 of Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program now accepting applications

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:44:26 EST

The application period for Round 8 of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is now open. The Application form and Self-Scoring Sheet are available on the program webpage. A total of $29.6 million in tax credit allocation is currently available for Round 8 applicants.