Community COMPASS Report No. 7
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This report uses the findings of a study conducted by the Fannie Mae Foundation in 1999 to theorize how certain influences might affect Hamilton County and other metropolitan regions in the United States.

Community COMPASS Report No. 14

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This report presents the results of an analysis of IRS migration data for the years 1984-1997. The data are used to examine migration trends between Hamilton County and the other counties of the Cincinnati-Hamilton County CMSA, the State of Ohio, other Census Regions, and other U.S. metropolitan areas. Included as well are data for household size and per capita income. The report is part of a series of research reports providing technical information to support local and county-wide comprehensive community planning.

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This report presents a summary of divergent views on suburbanization, its consequences and causes, as well as a scan of the range of opinions regarding what should be done. The unique influence of rugged topography on growth patterns and sprawl are identified to facilitate community discussion of important local issues related to obscured consequences of sprawl in Hamilton County’s hillside environment.

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The Metropolitan Growth Alliance (MGA) commissioned Michael Gallis & Associates of Charlotte to do an "opportunity analysis" of our community. In this Resourcebook they present his portrait of the metro region, reflecting more than a year spent gathering facts, listening to citizens and assessing challenges and opportunities. This document was created to provide a tool for creating a shared understanding of our metro region's competitive position in the new global economy and for pursuing a common vision.

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