MVRPC Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Progress Report |
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In 2019, the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) launched The Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities, a long-term, multi-faceted effort to enhance livability and equity throughout the region. Within the structure of the Institute, there are two key initiatives:
In the April 30, 2022 edition of the Dayton Daily News, MVRPC provided a report to our region on the progress of the Institute. We encourage you to use the link below to read the 2022 Institute Report.
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MVRPC Board of Directors Affirms Recommendation by Institute Steering Committee for Grants to MVRPC Member Organization Grants to Become Livable, Age-Friendly Communities |
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In late 2021, with support from the DMH-Dayton Fund at The Dayton Foundation, the MVRPC Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities announced a new funding opportunity for MVRPC member organizations to apply for $10,000 grants to support pursuing the AARP Livable & Age-Friendly Communities designation.
On May 5, 2022, the MVRPC Board of Directors voted to affirm the recommendation passed by the Institute Steering Committee for the MVRPC member organizations who will receive the Livable, Age-Friendly Communities grants from The DMH-Dayton Fund at The Dayton Foundation.
Congratulations to:
- City of Bellbrook
- City of Brookville
- City of Centerville
- Harrison Township
- City of Huber Heights
- City of Kettering
- Miami County and City of Troy
- City of Xenia
We are grateful to our Del Mar Encore Fellow, Leigh Sempeles, for her leadership of this opportunity and dedicated work with our member organizations.
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MVRPC Welcomes New Regional Equity Initiative Program Manager |
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We are pleased to introduce to you our Regional Equity Initiative Program Manager. Mr. Fabrice Juin is our second leader for the important work of this position. He brings to MVRPC a public health background while working for Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County. While there, he was a project manager focused on minority health initiatives. Prior to PHDMC, Fabrice worked at the University of Cincinnati in their Student Affairs Division providing multicultural services to the campus community. Fabrice also worked at New York University following him receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Global Public Health and Anthropology. Fabrice is a graduate of the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University through their Master of Public Health program, with a Population Health Concentration. And just this past month, he became credentialed as Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Fabrice and his wife Deanna plan to move to the Miami Valley by the end of the month. He has hit the ground running and he clearly has a sense of vision and passion for the work. We look forward to his future accomplishments and we wish Fabrice well in leading our Regional Equity Initiative and assisting with pushing ahead our Institute for Livable and Equitable Communities, coordinating our Title VI administration and other assigned agency work.
Fabrice will serve as the lead staff for the Regional Equity Initiative, a committee of approximately 20 community and regional leadership organizations. He will support the meeting content for the Institute Steering Committee. He will also focus on serving our MVRPC member communities to ensure that MVRPC remains a resource for them to their diversity, equity, and inclusion citizen and staff committees started previously. He will also help us ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion in all MVRPC actions as documented in the agency’s resolution adopted by the Board of Directors in October 2020.
The recent article in Saturday’s Dayton Daily News summarizes much of the work that has occurred prior to Fabrice’s arrival. We are thankful to have a strong foundation in the work from which Fabrice can lead us in ensuring all Miami Valley residents have access to the tremendous opportunities flowing throughout our region.
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Last Chance to Register
for the Miami Valley Regional Broadband & Digital Equity Forum
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Please register to join us on Tuesday, May 10th, from 8:00 – Noon, when MVRPC’s Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities will host the Miami Valley Regional Broadband and Digital Equity Forum at Sinclair College. The free, in-person event will convene more than 100 community leaders and practitioners from the domains working toward progress on our broadband infrastructure and access challenges.
Broadband Ohio will present newly released county level maps which visualize gaps in broadband infrastructure according to the latest available data. They will also share the details, eligibility and timelines for the forthcoming state and federally funded programs to expand access. The event will also include panel presentations highlighting innovative partnerships, programs and projects here in the Miami Valley. The presentations will be followed by solutions-oriented conversations to encourage attendees to discuss specific challenges and opportunities in their communities and domains, with the hope that many new partnerships will emerge from the event.
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MVRPC Assists Member Organization Central State University to Secure Funding for $4.5M Workforce Training & Business Development Center |
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Earlier this week, MVRPC was proud to participate in the announcement of Central State University’s award from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to create a $4.5M workforce training and business development center at their West Dayton campus on Germantown Street. The center will offer certification and credentialing workshops, and undergraduate programs in the areas of advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, information technology and advanced data management. The project is expected to create 300 jobs and generate $1 million in private investment. The MVRPC team worked very closely with CSU leadership over the course of 18 months to prepare the funding proposal, made possible by ARPA.
Technical Assistance for EDA proposals is a member service we provide as we expand our planning role through our forthcoming designation as the lead agency for a new Economic Development District to serve our region.
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RETREET - Miami Valley TREEcovery Campaign Update |
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On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the RETREET program, part of Keep America Beautiful, led a coalition of local, regional, and national partners in planting more than 150 8=10' tall trees, free of charge, at the homes of families in Brookville, Perry Township, Clayton, Vandalia, Butler Township, and Trotwood who were affected by the Memorial Day 2019 tornados, in partnership with Keep Ohio Beautiful, Keep Montgomery County Beautiful, and Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
In order to help prepare for the tree plantings in our MVPRC member communities, members of the MVRPC staff volunteered the day prior to the event to prepare tools and supplies, and to deliver trees and mulch to home sites throughout the region. The next tree planting for tornado survivors will take place this fall. To learn more and to support this critical disaster recovery project, please visit www.retreet.org/mvtc . |
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Register for the PLAN4Health Miami Valley Workshop Series |
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MVRPC invites you to attend its first PLAN4Health – Miami Valley Workshop on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Business Solutions Center (1435 Cincinnati Street Suite 300 Dayton OH 45417).
This workshop will convene PLAN4Health – Miami Valley supporters working in the public health and planning fields. The workshop will include a review and discussion on the current status of key Social Determinants of Health. Additionally, the workshop will seek to identify future collaborative working opportunities to achieve the goal of healthy people and communities in the Miami Valley region.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Updates |
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This new section of the Executive Director's update is dedicated to providing our members with the latest updates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill |
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Upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements in 2022
In order to provide stakeholders with more visibility into upcoming funding opportunities, DOT is publishing a list of anticipated dates for Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for key Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs. This list is not comprehensive and will be updated periodically with new programs and dates.
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Project at the intersection of Woodman Drive and Burkhardt Road |
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MVRPC created MiamiValleyRoads.org to provide updates on major construction projects that may impact commutes throughout the Region. It also provides user-friendly access to route planning tools, commute solutions and other ideas to reduce congestion and prevent air pollution for the areas under construction.
Use caution when traveling through the intersection of Woodman Drive and Burkhardt Road in Riverside. Construction crews will be replacing signals and making curb ramp improvements. Expect single-lane closures at the intersection through Saturday, July 30. Traffic will be maintained in the work zone.
For a complete list of major construction projects provided by ODOT District 7 and 8 for the Region, visit MiamiValleyRoads.org. Follow MVRPC’s Facebook and Twitter pages for project update posts.
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Grants and Funding Resources |
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On a monthly basis MVRPC is highlighting several funding opportunities for eligible cities, counties, and townships on our website that could benefit communities in the Region. We include a description, contact information and program links. We have also listed other valuable resources for finding funding opportunities for our regional jurisdictions and organizations.
This month we are featuring information on:
- Traffic Safety Grant– Deadline: May 31, 2022
- Ohio Water Development Authority Research and Development Grant Program– Deadline: June 3, 2022
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Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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5/17/22 - 2:00 p.m. - Policy Subcommittee
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