{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Real View","title":"Ohio Policy Talk #28 Planning for Growth in Sandusky and Athens County","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2175,"description":"In this episode of Ohio Policy Talks, Anastasia and Veronica are joined by Arin Blair, City Planner for the City of Sandusky, and Mollie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Athens County Economic Development Council. Together, they discuss how two very different Ohio communities are planning for the future while navigating shared challenges around housing, economic development, workforce needs, and quality of life. For REALTOR® members, this episode offers a practical look at how local planning and economic development decisions shape housing options and the communities clients want to call home.\n\n\nFull Description / Show Notes\nHear from Arin Blair and Mollie Fitzgerald about their roles and the communities they serve.\nLearn how Sandusky and Athens County are approaching community growth from different but connected perspectives.\nExplore what opportunities and challenges are showing up in both communities as they plan for the future.\nUnderstand how housing demand is affecting Sandusky and Athens County, and what barriers may be getting in the way of creating more options.\nDive into the connection between housing availability, economic development, and the ability to attract workers and investment.\nDiscover how partnerships with local stakeholders are helping move community development efforts forward.\nHear about innovative projects and initiatives that are making these communities more attractive and livable.\nLearn what advice Arin and Mollie have for other Ohio communities facing similar housing and economic development challenges.\nLook ahead at what success could look like for Sandusky and Athens County over the next five years.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Hja95vuRO7GmkIdPCasJBQIJb7pxLvNgMMep3FiJTt0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2ODY0LzE2MDc2/MzI5OTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}