Where Data Meets Decision Making in Central Ohio episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026

Where Data Meets Decision Making in Central Ohio

from The Confluence Cast · host Tim Fulton

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.

NOW PLAYING

Where Data Meets Decision Making in Central Ohio

0:00 0:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Confluence Cast?

Episode duration information is not available.

When was this The Confluence Cast episode published?

This episode was published on January 26, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Most people experience regional planning only after decisions have already been made. When a new...

Can I download this The Confluence Cast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!