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Reaching a Milestone

The Cuyahoga Land Bank hit another major milestone in March as it demolished its 9,000th blighted structure in Cuyahoga County since forming in 2009. The building was on East 126th Street  in

Ohio Land Bank Association Hosts  First 2021 Networking Meeting

The Ohio Land Bank Association, an organized voice for Ohio’s county land banks, met virtually in March with fellow county land bankers, municipal governments, community development groups and

Clearing the Way for Redevelopment in Southeast Suburbs

Dormant factories, closed gas stations, obsolete warehouses, and other types of vacant and abandoned properties have long plagued many of Cuyahoga’s inner-ring suburbs. These abandoned,

Partner Spotlight: Unibilt Custom Homes

It wasn’t that long ago the idea of a modular home would bring up images of a flimsily-built, cookie-cutter dwelling. That is certainly not the case today!  In partnership with Unibilt

Some of these houses were down right scary…

Until we came to own them! The Cuyahoga Land Bank often acts as a developer itself and completes renovations of homes in its inventory. Many of these homes require significant renovations, and we

8 Dramatic Before and After Kitchen Makeovers You Won’t Want to Miss

Cuyahoga Land Bank Homes performs quality home renovations that include modern amenities and updated major systems that make the homes move-in ready. Here we share a collection of stunning

Land Bank Vs. Land Trust

Although similar in name and perceived purpose, Land Banks and Community Land Trusts are entirely different entities. Land banking is the practice of aggregating parcels of land for future sale or

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