The NOACA Report offers a monthly in-depth discussion on pressing issues and opportunities for building equitable and livable communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Hear about the overall implementation efforts for integrating social equity into transportation and environment planning decisions that will increase accessibility to land use, housing, health, workforce mobility and infrastructure investments.

In this Episode, we are discussing the development of Northeast Ohio’s first regional Climate Action Plan.  A regional climate action plan creates a foundation for transformative action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience, and enhance equity.   NOACA will design and carry out the regional climate action plan that integrates local initiatives and identifies opportunities to develop programs and policies at the regional scale.  The plan will also include an inventory of current emissions, an assessment of resiliency and risk, and region-specific climate goals. 
 
Joining the discussion is Grace Gallucci, NOACA's Executive Director and CEO; Joe MacDonald, Director, Strategic & Environmental Planning, NOACA;  Semia Bray of Bray Consulting Group, Inc.;  Stephen Love, Program Director, Environmental Initiatives, The Cleveland Foundation;  John Mitterholzer, Program Director, Climate and Environmental Justice, The Gund Foundation.

Learn more about eNEO2050 and how this comprehensive planning approach will enhance the region’s competitiveness and increase its resilience to support regional planning initiatives at eneo2050.com.

The NOACA Report offers a monthly in-depth discussion on pressing issues and opportunities for building equitable and livable communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Hear about the overall implementation efforts for integrating social equity into transportation and environment planning decisions that will increase accessibility to land use, housing, health, workforce mobility and infrastructure investments.

In this Episode, listen to Part II of our discussion,  “Exploring Investment Opportunities for an Equitable Northeast Ohio”.  The historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan bill,  Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA),  presents tremendous opportunities for Northeast Ohio as a large share of funds will go to a variety of programs such as roads, bridges, highways, broadband, water projects and economic development opportunities for the growth of our region.  Our host Grace Gallucci, NOACA's Executive Director & CEO will discuss the comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS) for Northeast Ohio.

Joining the discussion is Lake County Commissioner and NOACA’s Board President John Hamercheck, Fred Abousleman, President at A/R360 Consultants, LLC, Natasha Cresap, Economic Development Specialist at Lorain County Ohio Government, Patrick Mohorcic, Director of Public Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Lake Development Authority.

 Learn more about eNEO2050 and how this comprehensive planning approach will enhance the region’s competitiveness and increase its resilience to support regional

 Join the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) for its second season of  "The NOACA Report," a podcast about the long range plan, eNEO2050: An Equitable Future for Northeast Ohio.  The NOACA Report offers a monthly in-depth discussion on pressing issues and opportunities for building equitable and livable communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Hear about the overall implementation efforts for integrating social equity into transportation and environment planning decisions that will increase accessibility to land use, housing, health, workforce mobility and infrastructure investments.
In this Episode, we’re talking about “Exploring Investment Opportunities for an Equitable Northeast Ohio”.  The historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan bill,  Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA),  presents tremendous opportunities for Northeast Ohio as a large share of funds will go to a variety of programs such as roads, bridges, highways, broadband, water projects and more.  Our host Grace Gallucci, NOACA's Executive Director & CEO will discuss how the agency will prioritize projects aligned with the IIJA including a brownfield revolving loan, climate action plan, electric vehicle charging stations, hyperloop, and comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS). Joining the discussion is Kathy Sarli, former Chief Operating Officer, Randy Lane, Director of Programming and Beverly Burtzlaff,  Government Affairs Liaison.  Learn more about eNEO2050 and how this comprehensive planning approach will enhance the region’s competitiveness and increase its resilience to support regional outcomes over the next 30 years. Check local listings to find the NOACA Report and more about eNEO2050 at www.eneo2050.com.