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Land Banking in Action: The Reality of How Transforming Vacant Lots Can Bring Dreams to Life for Habitat for Humanity Families

  On a sunny Saturday morning in May, five families were handed their wooden keys in a heartwarming dedication that also marked a significant milestone for both Habitat for Humanity of Greater

A Transformation on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid

Cuyahoga Land Bank recently celebrated a successful renovation and subsequently the quick sale of a home on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid. This project exemplifies our commitment to revitalizing

Dream Home Realized: A Renovation Journey

For Kim Brown, renovating a home she purchased from the Cuyahoga Land Bank was a chance to create a space perfectly suited to her family’s needs. And with the help of the Land Bank’s

The Transformation of 9413 Sophia: A Story of Deconstruction, Community, and Art

The home at 9413 Sophia Avenue in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood stands as a quiet testament to a bygone era. Built around 1900, it’s one of the last remaining on a block that,

Urban Land Institute REDI Program Explores Opportunities for Lasting Impact

Last August, we announced that Cuyahoga Land Bank’s Circle East District teamed up with The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) program. The partnership was

Realty Reimagined Managed Euclid Beach Resident Relocation Seamlessly

Relocating 107 residents from the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park proved to be a complex and challenging undertaking. After over a year of extensive efforts, the final residents vacated the park late

Driveway Drama: A Happy Ending on Pettibone Road

Imagine this: you rely on a driveway that isn’t actually yours! That’s the unique situation facing two homeowners on Pettibone Road in the Village of Glenwillow (near Solon). For years, two

Signs of Grace Deaf Church Partners with Cuyahoga Land Bank to Uplift the Deaf Community

Cuyahoga Land Bank is thrilled to collaborate with Signs of Grace Deaf Church, led by Pastor Joe Dixon, on an exciting new project to address some of the unique housing needs of Cleveland’s

Top 12 Impactful Moments of 2024

Two-thousand and twenty-four has been a powerful year, filled with reasons to celebrate, reflect, progress and connect. From it being a milestone year marking our 15th anniversary to the significant

A Stunning Transformation: Cuyahoga Land Bank’s Latest Renovation

We’re excited to showcase our latest renovation in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood. Located on West 95th Street, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been completely transformed into