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Sprague Named  RPC Chair
To kick off the new year the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission has a new chair and vice chair for 2018. The immediate past chair, Hal Franke (left), was awarded a plaque of appreciation for his exceptional service this past year. For 2018 Larry Sprague will serve as chair and John Linnenberg as vice chair.
Planning Partnership Annual Meeting


Save the Date for the  Planning Partnership Annual Meeting Friday, March 23rd at Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash from 11am-1:30pm. The Annual Meeting includes lunch, a guest speaker, and the presentation of the Frank Ferris Awards. 

We are now calling for nominations for the Frank Ferris Awards. The Frank F. Ferris II Planning Award was created by the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission in 1995 to recognize and honor the lifelong dedication of Mr. Frank F. Ferris II to municipal, county, and regional planning activities. It is awarded annually to a local planning commission or planning committee whose efforts have contributed to the elevation of planning principles, greater awareness of the value of planning, and improved quality of life. This year a category for individuals has also been created.

The nomination forms are due February 21st. Find the form  here.
Partner News


Green Umbrella has announced funding opportunities to advance regional environmental sustainability goals related to local food, food waste reduction, fresh food access, and energy-efficiency. The total amount of funding available is $125,000.

The first funding opportunity is the  Cincy Save the Food Fund, which is a total of $50,000 to motivate local food organizations and businesses to create innovative ways to reduce food waste. The other opportunity is the  Energy-Efficient Refrigeration for the Local Food System, which is a total of $75,000 to improve refrigeration infrastructure for regional distribution of locally grown food, improve fresh food access and the reduction of food waste.

Applications are due January 26, 2018. Find additional information on their  website.
Resources
The Public Library offers free grant classes. Individuals learn the basics to finding grants, writing proposals and how to use the foundation directory to find the appropriate grants for their  project.

Introduction to Finding Grants  focuses on the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization. 

Introduction To Proposal Writing  offers tips and techniques for successful grant proposal writing for nonprofit organizations.

The Grants Research Lab  shows individuals how to search the Foundation Center's Foundation Directory Online in the library's computer lab, which is led by a trained librarian.

Find more information about these classes on the library's website under  Events & Classes. To find the upcoming free grant classes type in grants in the calendar search.  
Opportunity for Public Input
Metro is seeking public input.  The SORTA board has authorized Metro to put a sales tax levy on the ballot for November 2018. Public input is needed about the potential levels of this levy and the resulting impacts on Metro's operations and facilities. To participate in the conversation, complete the  online survey . 
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Upcoming Events

Planning Links

January 20

American Planning Association
RPC
February 1

APA Ohio Chapter
February 21

 Planetizen 
Planning Partnership Annual Meeting
March 23

communityplanning.net
Scenic View Fridays

If you have a picturesque place in Hamilton County to showcase, send us a picture to include in our Scenic View Fridays feature.
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