Tornado Dashboards Tell Story of the Region's Recovery
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MVRPC is the designated leader of Disaster Recovery efforts in the Miami Valley, coordinating assistance for all of the member communities impacted by the Memorial Day 2019 tornadoes.
An important part of our role is to collect and visualize data to help tell the story of our Region’s recovery. MVRPC recently worked with the leaders of impacted communities to construct two dashboards, the Individual Recovery Monitor and the Property Recovery Monitor.
These two dashboards provide individual and property recovery information from the May 2019 Tornadoes. The two dashboards Individual Recovery Monitor and the Property Recovery Monitor, employ dynamic features allowing users to interact with and view information according to the user’s custom selection and zoom/scale level in their current view.
The Property Recovery Monitor dashboard displays property data and graphics provided by local jurisdictions. The Individual Recovery Monitor dashboard displays data and graphics pertaining to the recovery of individuals.
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After a great deal of back and forth between the courts and the Administration, the 2020 Census finished collecting responses on October 15, 2020. The next major step will be to process the collected information for apportionment counts and redistricting data. The statutory deadline to provide apportionment counts is December 31, 2020. The statutory deadline to provide redistricting data is March 31, 2021. However, these dates are subject to change as a result of COVID-19 delays and legal proceedings.
MVRPC will continue to monitor developments related to the 2020 Census and provide updates as needed. MVRPC member dues will not be adjusted because of the 2020 Census results until calendar year (CY) 2022. Dues for CY 2021 will be mailed to members in December.
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MVRPC Sustainability Roundtable |
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We invite you to join us for the next MVRPC Sustainability Roundtable, continuing our discussions of solid waste management. The session will be held online via teleconference and is set for Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
Our specific topic at this session will focus on strategies to help households and businesses in your community “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle More.” Our speakers are nationally recognized experts on “Pay as You Throw” and “TRUE Certification”.
Dr. Lisa Skumatz is Principal and President of Skumatz Economic Research Associates, Inc. (SERA). Dr. Skumatz will share insights on approaches to implementing a “Pay as You Throw” approach to community solid waste management and will be joined by a representative of local government who will share first-hand experience from their community.
Stephanie Barger is the U.S. Green Building Council’s Director of Market Transformation & Development for the TRUE zero waste program, and will be sharing how your local businesses can use TRUE to reduce their waste, thereby reducing your community’s solid waste costs. Barger will be joined by a company that uses TRUE certification to meet its sustainability goals to share first-hand experience.
We hope you can join us for this FREE online session as we continue to work for a more sustainable Miami Valley. Please contact Matt Lindsay at mlindsay@mvrpc.org .
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We would appreciate your assistance in referring our vacant positions to any qualified candidate. MVRPC is currently accepting letters of interest and resumes for an Accounting Specialist. Under the supervision of the Director, Finance and Human Resources Administration, the Accounting Specialist compiles, maintains and processes financial reports and information necessary for daily recordkeeping and accounting duties.
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Area Interstate Projects on MiamiValleyRoads.org |
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The MiamiValleyRoads.org website offers a single destination for the latest updates on major highway construction projects, bridge replacements and road construction detours 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. The following is a list of the latest major projects. Please visit MiamiValleyRoads.org for full details and to search for upcoming construction by highway or by county.
I-75 Bridge Repairs over Edwin C. Moses Blvd. and Carillon Blvd. near the Great Miami River in Dayton. The Edwin C. Moses Blvd. entrance ramp to I-75 southbound is closed. The detour is Edwin C. Moses Blvd. to Dryden Rd. to I-75 southbound. Phase 1 completed by October 2021.
In the US 35 corridor, Montgomery County, construction is currently underway and will continue until late this year on the U.S. 35-Smithville Road interchange project which will remove the northbound Smithville Road to the westbound U.S. 35 flyover ramp structure. A new access will be constructed and will tie in with the existing southbound Smithville Road to westbound U.S. 35 ramp. An additional westbound U.S. 35 lane and concrete median will be constructed to accommodate additional ramp traffic. The project will also include work on the bridge carrying Smithville Road over U.S. 35, including removing the raised island to allow for a left-turn lane and an overlay of the bridge deck and cross frames installed to unify the two structures.
In Greene County, I-675 Bridge Rehabilitation and Resurfacing - Single and double-lane restrictions will be in effect in either direction between the Montgomery County line and N. Fairfield Rd. The work scheduled for completion in Summer 2022. Project Page to learn more.
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Spotlight on Member Resources |
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We are a Resilient Region, and the MVRPC 2019 Annual Report celebrates the ways that we came together as a Region in the face of unprecedented challenges. MVRPC Member organizations and community partners recently received the report in the mail and it is also available on our website.
The report highlights the ways that MVRPC's team of talented planners, engineers, program managers and administrators worked side-by-side with dedicated public servants in communities across the Region to make transportation, community planning and sustainability projects and programs a reality.
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Grants and Funding Resources |
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On a monthly basis, MVRPC highlights several funding opportunities on our website that could benefit our member communities. We include a description, contact information and program links. We have also listed other valuable resources for finding funding opportunities.
This month we are featuring information on:
- Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program–Deadline: December 16, 2020
- Farm to School Grants– Deadline: January 8, 2021
If you need assistance with your grant pursuit or further research, please contact Kathryn Youra Polk, Senior Planner, at 937.223.6323 or kyoura.polk@mvrpc.org.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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Most meetings are being cancelled or shifted to teleconference. Please check the agency calendar on mvrpc.org or contact Teresa to find out the status of your meeting. All upcoming TAC and Board meetings will be on Zoom. |
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Nov. 12th 9:30 a.m. Miami Valley Disaster Recovery Impacted Jurisdictions
Via Zoom
Nov. 18th 10:00 a.m. Sustainability Roundtable
Via Zoom
Nov. 18th 3:00 p.m. DRG Climate Team
Via Zoom
Nov. 19th 9:30 a.m. Technical Advisory Committee
Via Zoom
Nov. 24th 2:30 p.m. Equity Leadership Team
Via Zoom
Dec. 3rd 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors
Via Zoom The December Executive Committee Meeting is Cancelled.
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