March 2025

Brian O. Martin, AICP

MVRPC Releases New Miami Valley Economic Base Assessment

MVRPC is pleased to announce the release of the updated Miami Valley Economic Base Assessment. The assessment employs two common analysis techniques, a Location Quotient analysis and Shift-Share analysis, and was updated using the 2004 and 2023 employment data, provided by the Dayton Development Coalition.

Using interactive data visualization tool, the Miami Valley Economic Base Assessment provides information on which industries and occupations are most prominent in the area and their relative strength or weakness, in comparison to two reference areas, the State of Ohio and the U.S. To view the information, a user first selects a county of interest or the region and selects a comparison area either to the state or the nation to see how industries or occupations are faring. From here a user can see if industries or occupations are strong or weak and if they are growing or declining.

To view and learn more about the Miami Valley Economic Base Assessment, visit https://www.mvrpc.org/data-mapping/miami-valley-economic-base-assessment. For questions, please contact Kathryn Youra Polk, Principal Planner at kyoura.polk@mvrpc.org. 

In this section, we bring you the latest updates from our recent board meeting. Stay connected with key information relevant to our board members and partners.

Pictured left to right: Rachael Vonderhaar, Preble County Commmissioner; Brian O. Marin, AICP, MVRPC Executive Director; Sara Lommatzsch, City of Riverside Council Member; Richard D. Gould, Greene County Commissioner; and Robin I. Oda, City of Troy Mayor

• MVRPC Board Appoints the 2025 Officers and the Institute for Livable & Equitable Communities Steering Committee - Read the Full Memo.

• RTPO Board Members Approve the Recommended Project for DPS Regionally Controlled RSTP Funds

• MPO Board Members Approve the Recommended Amendment #15 to MVRPC's SFY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Approve the Recommended List of CY24 STP, CMAQ, TA and CR Projects

• SS4A Project Manager, Elizabeth Whitaker Presents the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Update- View the Full Presentation

• Our 2025 Board of Directors roster lists each voting delegate and alternate for every MVRPC member jurisdiction. **Please note, this list is subject to change as new delegates are appointed. If your organization's delegate is blank, please contact Megan Young at myoung@mvrpc.org.

MVRPC is excited to welcome our 2025 Board of Directors! We look forward to this 2025 class bringing fresh perspectives and strong leadership to our regional planning efforts. As a collaborative organization serving over 100 member organizations, we value the leadership and insights our Board members bring to shaping our Region’s future.



To help our new board delegates and alternates get acquainted with MVRPC’s mission, goals, and responsibilities, we invite you to attend our Board Orientation on March 11th at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Whether you're new or in need of a refresher, this session will have something for all Board delegates and alternates. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow Board members and staff, ask questions, and gain insights into your role at MVRPC.

Since it has been several years since we’ve hosted an orientation, I encourage all Board delegates and alternates to attend. Keep an eye out for additional details, including the Zoom link, in your email inbox soon. For any questions, please contact Executive Director Brian Martin, AICP at bmartin@mvrpc.org. Welcome aboard, and we look forward to seeing you on March 11th!

In partnership with The Dayton Foundation and with the generous support of the Del Mar Healthcare Fund, we are now accepting proposals from jurisdictional members for the 2025 Regional Livability and Age-Friendly Communities Grants. Members who are interested in becoming a designated Livable and Age-Friendly Community can apply for funding to support their community needs survey, a requirement in the first year of the five-year planning effort. For those who are already designated Livable Age-Friendly Communities, we encourage you to apply for funding to complete your Action Plan, a requirement in the second year, or for projects supporting your overall age-friendly efforts.

For further details on the five year Livable and Age-Friendly framework and the grant opportunity contact Arnie Biondo at abiondo@mvrpc.org or visit our website: mvrpc.org/age-friendly

MVRPC staff participated in the “It’s Your City, It’s Your World 3rd Grade Planning Workshop presented by the City of Riverside Community Development division. This event was designed to help Riverside’s third-grade students think critically about urban planning and city development. Students participated in an interactive presentation followed by a group activity. By placing different types of buildings and land uses on a city map, students explored how communities work together to decide where things should go for a balanced and thriving environment. Students worked in teams and shared ideas. Students also learned about the role of a City Planner. MVRPC would like to thank the City of Riverside and Mad River School District for the invitation to participate in this event.

Work is officially underway for the region’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Using the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Systems Approach (https://highways.dot.gov/safety/zero-deaths), this safety action plan aims to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries across the Miami Valley.

Throughout 2025, MVRPC will collaborate with local agencies and regional partners to gather data, identify high-risk locations, and seek public input on transportation safety improvements. This information will help create a list of projects and priorities, including infrastructure enhancements and programs that benefit all road users, such as transit users, pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The development of this action plan is a necessary first step which will allow local jurisdictions to apply for future U.S. Department of Transportation SS4A implementation grants.

For more information about this important effort to enhance safety across the Region’s roadways, please visit mvrpc.org/ss4a or contact Elizabeth Whitaker, Principal Planner at ewhitaker@mvrpc.org.  

On a monthly basis, MVRPC highlights 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 funding opportunities for our regional jurisdictions and organizations. See more at: mvrpc.org/grant-and-funding-opportunities

This month, we are featuring information on:

• T-Mobile Hometown Grants– Deadline: March 31, 2025
• H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grant– Deadline: April 20, 2025 



If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Youra Polk at kyourapolk@mvrpc.org.

Please check the agency calendar on mvrpc.org or contact Savannah Diamond at sdiamond@mvrpc.org for the status of your meeting.

2025 Meeting Calendar Now Available

MVRPC's 2025 Meeting Calendar is now available. This comprehensive calendar includes all scheduled meetings for our various committees, subcommittees, and networks, including the Board of Directors, Technical Advisory Committee, and many others that play a role in advancing our Region's planning and development efforts.

Meeting locations, times, are detailed in the calendar. Please note that some meetings may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling. For the most current information, visit our Committee Center at mvrpc.org/committee-center.

MVRPC Office is on the Move!

MVRPC is excited to announce that we have moved to a new location! Our office is located at 6 N. Main Street, Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45402. Please update your records and contact Savannah Diamond sdiamond@mvrpc.org with any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new space in the heart of downtown Dayton in 2025!

MVRPC emails are produced through Constant Contact. We have negotiated a group rate for all of our MVRPC members and partners to join Constant Contact. You could save more than you could joining the platform on your own, and even if you are already using Constant Contact, you can apply our discount to save even more. Best of all, the MVRPC communication team is here to help you get started! Visit our unique Constant Contact link or contact Laura Dent, MVRPC Director of Marketing and Public Outreach to learn more at ldent@mvrpc.org.

937.223.6323 | mvrpc.org