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Cuyahoga Land Bank Celebrates 15 Years of Impactful Work: Giving Buildings, Homes & Spaces New Life Ð Part I

As Cuyahoga Land Bank celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, we look back at the incredible and transformative journey it’s been. The Land Bank’s impact can be seen in virtually every

2019-2024: Cuyahoga Land Bank Launches Bold Efforts Across Cuyahoga County for Next Level Revitalization

Since 2009, Cuyahoga Land Bank has been returning vacant and abandoned properties to productive use and thereby increasing property value, supporting communities and improving the quality of life for

Completion of Mickey’s Renovation, Pending Sale Give Circle East District Next Big Boost!

  What has been an empty commercial property for decades will become a hub of activity, an opportunity for jobs and income, and the anchor of a thriving neighborhood! On Wednesday, July 10,

From Vacant Lots to Vibrant Communities: Understanding Land Banks and Their Impact

We’ve all driven through neighborhoods dotted with empty lots and crumbling buildings. Not only do these eyesores bring down property values, they also contribute to a sense of blight, lack of

Five Ways Cuyahoga Land Bank Works to Revitalize Northeast Ohio

Cuyahoga Land Bank isn’t just about demolition or renovating or building houses. Our mission to stabilize communities, reduce blight and improve quality of life for Cuyahoga County residents is

From Forgotten to Fabric: Linen Company Breathes New Life into Historic Building

In a story that weaves together threads of history, sustainability and urban renewal, local linen company YaYa & Co. will soon expand its operations to a previous laboratory in Cleveland’s

How a Land Development Fund is Ushering in a New Era for Cleveland

Imagine a cityscape transformed. Vacant lots teaming with possibility, replaced by thriving businesses and vibrant communities. This isn’t a scene from science fiction; it’s the vision

A Holiday Message

During this season of joy and reflection, I find myself thinking about a popular country song that encourages us to live each day like it’s our last. It’s a reminder to cherish every

Cultivating Life: Transforming Vacant Properties into Urban Gardens

Vacant properties, once eyesores and reminders of blight, are being transformed into vibrant oases of green, known as urban gardens. These community-driven initiatives beautify neighborhoods and

Wake Robin fermented foods paves economic development path for East Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio ÐIsmail Samad’s career in the restaurant and food manufacturing industry has led him to start successful businesses in Vermont and Boston. Samad will be the first to tell you