ARPA Final Rule – The “B-sides Collection”: Affordable Housing Development

With the U.S. Treasury’s January 2022 release of its Final Rule[1] in the use of American Rescue Plan Act[2] (ARPA) funds, we began publishing this series of articles reviewing the lesser publicized aspects of that guidance (hence, the “B-sides” moniker). In this edition, we address the Treasury’s presumed eligible use of federal stimulus funding in the development of affordable housing, and the limited scope under which private, for-profit entities may receive transfers of ARPA funds to carry out such ends.  

Global EV Leader Selects Sidney, Ohio

SEMCORP Advanced Materials Group will establish an 850,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sidney. The project represents a $916 million capital investment, and will create nearly 1,200 jobs with $73 million in annual payroll. This marks the largest-ever capital investment in the Dayton region and the largest initial foreign investment in Ohio. It is also one of SEMCORP’s largest investments.

Main Street Medina Executive Director

Main Street Medina is seeking an Executive Director to join our team committed to making Medina the premier small-town destination in Ohio. The organization is affiliated with both the Main Street America and Heritage Ohio programs and has recently developed a multi-year strategy which will help drive the organization to new heights in the coming years. Main Street Medina has a significant slate of featured events in Medina that highlight our Historic District and our up-and-coming South town area.

Main Street Delaware Executive Director

Main Street Delaware is an award-winning, accredited nonprofit, 501(c)3, member-funded organization that works to preserve, promote and protect the historic downtown.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the commercial revitalization effort is to develop and implement a strategy for economic development and historic preservation in the downtown business-district. This position is hired by and reports to the Main Street Delaware Board of Directors.

Bird Scooters in Dublin

The City of Dublin is implementing a Micro-Mobility Demonstration Pilot introducing electric-powered Bird scooters to the City. Phase 1 will make scooters available south from Interstate 270 to Tuttle Crossing Boulevard and west from Sawmill Road to Interstate 270. This area includes both Historic Dublin and Bridge Park.