Balanced Growth Strategy

NOTICE: As of August 11, 2009 this webpage will no longer be updated.  All materials related to the Balanced Growth program can be found at balancedgrowth.ohio.gov. 

This document is an inventory of state programs affecting growth, development and conservation in Ohio. It is a resource for watersheds to help identify programs that will support locally desired outcomes in PCAs and PDAs. It includes an executive summary, an overview, and process for development of Lake Erie balanced growth.This document is split into two sections because of the size of the document and is available only in a pdf.

Section 1: (pdf)

Overview
 Process for development of Lake Erie Balanced Growth Strategy
 State Programs Inventory
 State Assistance Work Group: Accessibility
 State Program Improvements: Streamlining/Predictability/Consistency
 Special Incentives: Programs Supporting Balanced Growth
 Endorsement Process for Balanced Growth Plans

Section 2: (pdf)

Appendices
A. Inventory of State Programs
B. State Incentives Work Group Members
C. Clarification of Watershed Action Plan State Endorsement Definitions