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Partner Spotlight: NEORSD
When you think of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), you probably just think of wastewater and that monthly bill that comes in the mail. But there is much more to the work of the
Welcome Mayor George
The Cuyahoga Land Bank is pleased to announce City of Lakewood Mayor Meghan George’s appointment to the Cuyahoga Land Bank Board of Directors. We look forward to the Mayor’s leadership
Cuyahoga Land Bank Supporter Dan Brady Retires
In December, County Councilman Dan Brady retired from the County Council after an illustrious and productive career as a public servant. Beginning as a Cleveland City Councilman in the 1980s and then
No Such Thing as a Typical Land Bank Buyer
We get asked all the time to describe the typical buyer for our home renovation program. The short answer is, those buying land bank homes each have their own stories. In fact, a
3 Reasons to Follow Us
Winter is here, is your house ready?
Many of us were not prepared when winter came roaring into northeast Ohio earlier this month. Maybe we thought the forecasts were inaccurate. Perhaps we were caught off guard because it was nearly 70
Holiday Message
Friends, The year 2020 certainly wasn’t the year we had expected. The ongoing pandemic has impacted us all in different ways. It has challenged us as individuals and posed additional obstacles
Modular Homes Pilot Project Update
On November 20th, Cuyahoga Land Bank staff, public officials and neighborhood residents watched in awe as two modular homes were set on vacant lots in Maple Heights. The houses, manufactured in
Land Bank Revolution
“We operated, and continue to operate, under two axioms: (1) hurdles are a good thing because hurdles can be overcome; and (2) we avoid thinking ‘out of the box.’ Instead, maximum
Habitat Dedicates Former Land Bank House
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 13th house of 2020 in mid-November. The house, located on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid, is now home to Lakeesha, a 42-year-old Regional Transit