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Central Ohio is booming, and that sounds exciting until you ask the everyday question: how do we keep life easy, affordable and connected as hundreds of thousands more people arrive? Lindsay and Bruce welcome William Murdock, Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), to talk honestly about what regional planning looks like on the ground for Dublin and our neighboring communities.

We dig into the data behind population projections and why those numbers shape everything from highway congestion to where transit should go next. William breaks down the “20-minute town” idea and the uncomfortable truth that it often only works if you can drive. From there, we get into big mobility moves: the LinkUS initiative, infrastructure like sidewalks and shared use paths, and the push to bring passenger rail back to Central Ohio with proposed routes that connect Columbus, Dublin and major Midwest cities.

Growth also raises the stakes on quality of life. We talk about housing costs, regional economic development, and why “growing better” has to mean more people benefiting from prosperity. We also cover MORPC’s sustainability agenda with air and water quality planning, and a practical program many people miss: free home weatherization that can lower energy bills. And yes, we tackle the legendary Central Ohio trick-or-treat “algorithm.”

If you care about transportation, sustainability, housing, and smart growth in Dublin, Ohio and the broader Central Ohio region, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.