Ohio Policy Talk #18: Planning Central Ohio’s Future with Jessica Kuenzli of MORPC
Update: 2025-09-05
Description
Central Ohio is growing — fast. In fact, by 2050 our 15-county region could be home to nearly 3 million people. That kind of growth brings big opportunities, but also big challenges when it comes to housing, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Kuenzli, Chief Regional Planning Officer and Senior Director of Planning at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Jessica shares how MORPC works with local governments, REALTORS®, builders, and community leaders to plan for smart growth across the region.
Full Description / Show Notes
We discuss:
- Jessica’s career path and what brought her to MORPC
- What MORPC does and the programs REALTORS® should know about
- Housing strategies that are working in Central Ohio
- The infrastructure investments needed to support new housing
- The role of the private sector in responsible growth
- The biggest challenges and opportunities as the region approaches 3 million residents
- How real estate professionals and advocates can get involved in MORPC’s work
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