Our Story
In 2002, a coalition of Ohio foundations, led by the Gund Foundation, recognized the urgent need to address urban sprawl and unsustainable development. By 2004, the Greater Ohio Campaign was launched as a bipartisan initiative aimed at promoting smart growth and economic redevelopment policies. In 2007, this campaign evolved into the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing Ohio's legacy cities and communities through research, consulting, and advocacy.