Advocacy

A Growing Burden The recent Supreme Court decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado (link: NACo article) has brought national attention to the issue, highlighting the need for local governments to provide more rigorous justifications for these fees. The ruling protects property owners from excessive and unrelated charges, setting a precedent that could influence the landscape of…

Key Zoning Changes and Why the BIA Supports Them Addressing Concerns Around Parking and Public Transportation The elimination of parking requirements is a point of contention. We acknowledge concerns about potential parking shortages but believe the city’s plan for improved public transportation will mitigate this.  Investing in public transit strengthens communities, promotes sustainability, and creates…

Central Ohio’s housing market is booming, but not in the way we’d like. A recent housing study by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central Ohio reveals a significant gap between housing demand and construction. Here is a breakdown of the three key findings:  1) High demand for homes and low production 2) Affordability crisis 3) Shortage…

Columbus considering elimination of parking minimums in select areas of the city. Council President Hardin, Chairman Dorans & Council Colleagues, For over 80 years, the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA) has represented all aspects of central Ohio’s residential development and construction industry. As the region’s leading organization solely focused on housing creation, our…