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CURA and MORPC are accepted into the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership
This week, CURA and the Mid Ohio Regional Commission (MORPC) were accepted into the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP). This joint partnership was created to boost community…
In the News: Ohio State study finds bus rapid transit can boost value of apartments, condos
This last week, CURA director, Harvey Miller, was featured in the Columbus Dispatch regarding a study he co-published in the Journal of Transport Geography. This study fills substantial gaps…
In the News: I test-drove the all-electric Hummer. Can it win over America’s EV skeptics?
This week, CURA Director, Harvey Miller was featured in The Guardian. This article reviewed the newly anticipated Hummer Electric Vehicle. In 2010, the Hummer was discontinued by General Motors (…
In The News: Why do people oppose creating bike lanes on Indianola Ave.
This week, CURA director, Harvey Miller, wrote an opinion piece in the Columbus Dispatch. This article discussed the current tension points between business owners and the City of Columbus…
Understanding the role of urban social and physical environment in opioid overdose events using found geospatial data
A new article co-authored by CURA director, Harvey Miller, has been published in the journal Health & Place. This study looked at how the opioid health crisis in Franklin County is…
In The News: Could the New Downtown Plan Lead to Changes with Downtown Streets?
This weekend, CURA director, Harvey Miller, was interviewed for an article in Columbus Underground. This article highlighted the efforts of past and present Columbus City Mayor to promote downtown…
CURA goes to State of the Region 2022
This week, CURA staff attended the MORPC State of the Region 2022. The theme of this year was, From Possibility to Reality. The event highlighted the digital infrastructure divide and was…
Impacts of bus rapid transit (BRT) on residential property values: A comparative analysis of 11 US BRT systems
A new article co-authored by CURA director, Harvey Miller, has been published in the Journal of Transport Geography. This study fills substantial gaps in the literature about the impact of…
Harvey Miller receives Community Engaged Scholar Awards
Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students, and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact.…