Archive - Civic Capacity

Looking at Housing in the Community

Vol. III, No. 33 - A recent presentation shows that there are serious concerns about the city's rental market and housing affordability

18 hrs ago •

Eagles Landing Planned Development Proposed off Wilson Road

Vol. III, No. 32 - New Housing Development Could Add 250 Units to Troy

Jun 23 •

The Message Means More than the Media

Vol. III, No. 31 - What is said is more important than how it's said.

Jun 22 •

Development Plan Detailed for Former Spinnaker Property

Vol. III, No. 30 - 43 three-story town homes proposed for former factory site

Jun 21 •

Untangling Ohio's Property Taxes

Vol. III, No. 29 - House Bill 335 looks to take out "inside millage", but what is that?

Jun 20 •

Why Local Economic Development is the Key to Success

Vol. III, No. 28 - Attracting new business to town is the sizzle. Growing businesses already here is the steak.

Jun 19 •

City Gives Project Updates

Vol. III, No. 27 - Many anticipated projects are delayed

Jun 18 •

In Piqua, a City Fails to Respect their Citizens

Vol. III, No. 26 - No information on agenda items and a new meeting time highlight a confusing commission meeting

Jun 17 •

What Issues are Facing Miami County?

Vol. III, No. 25 - A Planning Process Shows Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing the County

Jun 16 •

How a 19th Century Iowa Judge Still Impacts Local Government Today

Vol. III, No 24 - How an Iowa judge from the 1800s is still impacting local government today.

Jun 15 •

The Month in Review - May 2025

Vol. III, No. 23 - A look back at another amazing month for our publication

Jun 14 •

The Importance of Local Government Ethics

Vol. III, No. 22 - Looking into the ICMA Code of Ethics

Jun 13 •

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