LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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QUALITY CONNECTED PLACES

Conditions & Trends in Lorain County

Changing Land Use Patterns

% of developed land (residential, commercial, industrial) has increased at a rate of 69% in Lorain County

Rising from 16% of all land in 1982 to 27% in 2007

Population GrowthUnlike the 12 county region; Lorain County continues to grow in population

109,206 112,390

148,162

217,500

256,843274,909 271,126

284,664301,356

1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

Lorain County Population Change, 1930-2010

While NEO’s population was 7% smaller than it was in 1970; the Lorain County population increased by 17.3% from 1970 – 2010

Our People Spreading Out Too

Population Growth: Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, plus townships

Population Loss:Lorain, Elyria, Sheffield Lake City

CONNECTIONS

Conditions & Trends in Lorain CountyPlus Initiatives to create a vibrant and sustainable NEO

Greater Distance Between Where Residents Live & Work

Like the region, Lorain County residents are commuting further to work

= greater travel cost burden

37% of Lorain County residents commute

outside of the county for work

Connectivity Among Jurisdictions a Priority Lorain County Community Alliance

Formal Council of Government (COG) for Lorain County since 1996

Host of Annual Transportation Day in partnership with NOACA

West Shore Corridor Transportation Project Commuter Rail Partnership among NEO lakeshore communities Federal funds attracted Working with rail companies to bring to fruition

Asset Preservation: Lorain County Transportation Center Restoration and preservation of historic New

York Central Train Station built in 1926 Amenities:

Passenger waiting room, vending, Internet services, ticketing and baggage handling

Administrative offices of Lorain County Transit Railroad/transportation museum Ten bus “pulse” area of Lorain County Transit

buses where all northern and southern routes converge

Civic hall for community use

Enhanced Connections Through New Fiber Network

Spreading Out of Population Affecting Housing Market

Housing Vacancy Rate

Age of Housing Stock

Lorain County

Lorain City

Vacancy Rate 8.5% 12.4%

Homeowner Vacancy Rate 2.4% 3.6%

Rental Vacancy Rate 11.6% 13.2%2010 Decennial Census

Lorain County

Lorain City

Median Year Structure Built 1969 19582010 American Community Survey

HOUSING & COMMUNITIE

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Conditions & Trends in Lorain CountyPlus Initiatives to create a vibrant and sustainable NEO

Poorer Residents Relegated to Inner Cities

As people and jobs have moved out of urban areas, poorer residents are left behind because they can’t afford to move

2005-2009 American Community Survey

Segregation Still An Issue

4.5%

25.0%

18.6%

White African American Hispanic

Families in Poverty by Race, 2000

African American and Hispanic families in

Lorain County experience much

higher poverty rates

Neighborhood Vitality a Priority for Local Governments

Oberlin 2020STRATEGIC PRIORITY:

F. Create One Oberlin that is a Model for Social Justice & Race Relations

Lorain County Land Reutilization Corp Taking Shape

Lorain County Land Bank Partnership: Lorain County Commissioners Mayors/City Manager Lorain County Port Authority

County qualifies for $2.08M through Ohio AG office for demolition of rundown homes

ENVIRONMENTS

Conditions & Trends in Lorain CountyPlus Initiatives to create a vibrant and sustainable NEO

Denigration of “Built” Infrastructure Aging Roads, Bridges, Water Lines,

Sewer Lines, Septic Systems while additional infrastructure needed to support new areas of development

Two Initiatives: LORCO: Lorain County Rural Wastewater

District serving 12 townships, 3 villages, and Lorain County Commissioners

Mayors/Managers Storm Water Management Initiative

Execution of Storm Water Management Plan Under Way Lorain County among only 15 communities state-

wide to receive a Local Government Services and Regional Collaboration Grant from Ohio DOD in 2009 Understand extent/nature of the current conditions Analyze local government spending on storm water

management Identify alternative governance/financing options for

coordinated, collaborative storm water control Identify best management practices to inform solutions Develop a storm water implementation plan

Mayors/Manager Association currently working with County Commissioners to execute intergovernmental plan

Enhancing Government Collaboration: PSI Deliberately bringing people together to

plan and problem solve Informing the conversations with factual

information Facilitating community work in a neutral

manner Quality process design to help find

common ground and achieve results Building local and regional capacity to

make all this happen

City of Oberlin Paving Way on Carbon Emissions

Climate Action Plan developed

The Oberlin Project under way

Oberlin 2020: STRATEGIC PRIORITY:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN

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Conditions & Trends in Lorain CountyPlus Initiatives to create a vibrant and sustainable NEO

Economic Development requiresBuilding Talent and Growing Jobs

Technology Access: Addressing Inequalities

Partners Boys & Girls Club Lorain City Schools Elyria City Schools Lorain County JVS YWCA Employment Network Vermillion City Schools Lorain County Growth

Partnership 13 Local Churches 7 Local Senior Centers Avon Lake Public Library The Gathering Hope House Zion CDC LaGrange School District

Internet and Computer Training Enrolled 2,180 residents Graduated 1,984 Connected 1,767 residents

to broad band Overall success rates:

91% graduation rate 81% broadband adoption

rate

A Recent Initiative: Connect Your Community

Educational Access: Close to where people live and workOutreach Centers Helping Expand College Access

Residential location of LCCC students

Fall 2011

Lorain County

●1-9 Students

●10-99 Students

●100-299 Students

●300-800 Students

●Lorain City: 2,511Elyria City: 2,439

University Partnership offers access to advanced degrees

Including Graduate Degree Attainment

Affordability is key

College/University

Tuition, Room &

Board for 4 years

(Actual costs may vary by

program)

Cost of Bachelor’s

Degree Completion at

LCCC’s University

Partnership

Cost savings by pursuing degree through

University Partnership

Ashland University, B.S. in Education $148,024 $36,979 $111,045

Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Biology

$70,952 $20,171 $49,781

Cleveland State University, B.A. in Psychology

$81,256 $22,059 $59,197

Kent State University, Bachelor of Business Administration

$72,704 $22,656 $50,048

The University of Akron, B.S. in Sport Studies

$72,429 $21,342 $51,087

University of Toledo, B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering

$72,174 $30,663 $41,511

Youngstown State University, B.S. in Applied Science, Major in Allied Health

$61,405 $17,891 $43,514

** LCCC’s in county tuition is $2,877 per year for a full-time student

Strategies to Grow Jobs

Essential Ingredients

1.Coaching, Teaching Mentoring

2. Access to Capital

3. Innovative Environment

4.Specialized Equipment & Expertise

Grow Our Own Strategy

A partnership between LCCC, Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, Lorain County Commissioners. (2001)

Designated as an Edison Center Technology Incubator (June, 2006); only one on a college campus in Ohio

Partner in Regional Economic Development Priorities

Focus: To support and grow entrepreneurs and companies to create and retain good jobs in Northeast Ohio.

Comprehensive Business Support System across the Innovation Continuum.

Helps wrap good business growth strategies around technology ideas

Led by Accomplished Business Professionals and Serial Entrepreneurs

Synergistic support relationship created by being located on a community college campus

Measurable Impact

Funding Levels:

• Grants up to $25,000 – Imagining Stage

• Awards up to $100,000 – Incubating Stage

Provides financial support to entrepreneurs and emerging businesses to turn good technology ideas into viable businesses, while creating entrepreneurial educational opportunities for students and faculty.

• Contributions to Innovation Fund are tax-deductible

• Located in Northeast Ohio 21-county region

• Involved in development of new technology in high-growth industries

• Business/Technology is at Proof of Concept / Start-up Phase

• Provide Educational Experience for Student(s)

• Receive professional mentoring through GLIDE/NEO, Inc.

• Agree to a Fund Replenishment Right if business is successful

inquiries

awards

companies

value of awards

follow-on funding

jobs

average salary

Activity

applications

Impact

internships

Vision 2.0Emerging Strategic Priorities