Where Data Meets Decision Making in Central Ohio
From The Confluence Cast by Tim Fulton
January 26, 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of data collection and analysis in regional planning in Central Ohio.
Most people experience regional planning only after decisions have already been made. When a new development breaks ground, a transit project is announced, or new housing pops up in our neighborhood. What’s far less visible is the quiet work that happens long before those moments: the data collection, forecasting, mapping, and analysis that help a region decide what it’s actually planning for. In this episode, I sat down with Dave Dixon, Director of Data Analytics and Strategy at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), to talk about how that behind-the-scenes work happens and why it matters more than most people realize. Shownotes Data Day MORPC Data Resources Full transcript on page 2. The post Where Data Meets Decision Making in Central Ohio appeared first on The Confluence Cast .
People in this episode
Host: Tim Fulton
Guest: Dave Dixon
Topics covered
- data analytics
- regional planning
- decision making
- transit projects
- housing development
Keywords
- data collection
- forecasting
- mapping
- analysis
- regional planning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Places: Central Ohio
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