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Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund Secures $7.6 Million Grant to Clean Up National Acme Eyesore

The Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund (Site Readiness Fund) recently announced that the State of Ohio has awarded a $7.6 million brownfield remediation grant for a critical project in East Glenville

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,

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

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

Partner Spotlight: Riverstone Company

With any new home construction project, ensuring everything is done right from the start is essential. Hiring a land surveyor Ð a licensed professional specializing in measuring and mapping land Ð

Cuyahoga County Property Demolition Program Recap

Since the Cuyahoga County Property Demolition Program kicked off in the spring of 2015 to address the problem of blighted and abandoned properties, the Cuyahoga Land Bank has helped communities

Redeveloping Ohio Landfills

The Cuyahoga Land Bank and West Creek Conservancy recently developed “Redeveloping Ohio Landfills,” a guide intended to help communities and other stakeholders understand regulatory

First Suburbs Unveil Zoning Analysis Findings

Cleveland’s inner-ring suburbs are looking to identify zoning issues and outline best practices for making the construction of infill housing more achievable throughout Cuyahoga County by

City of Bedford Gets Creative in its Redevelopment Efforts

Unlike newer suburbs with acres of vacant land available for development, the City of Bedford needs to think outside of the box regarding its economic development efforts. “A lot of people talk