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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,

Cuyahoga Land Bank Renovates Homes as Circle East District Progress Continues

EAST CLEVELAND – July 9, 2024 Cuyahoga Land Bank is thrilled to announce the renovation of 10 homes in Cleveland and East Cleveland in the Circle East District, a 30-acre neighborhood directly

Shout Out to Legacy Communities’ Local Businesses

In March, Cuyahoga Land Bank was awarded $10 million from the City of Cleveland to bolster the home markets of Wards 5, 10 and 14. While the beautifying, building and renovating of homes in these

Reclaimed and Renewed: Circle East District Greenway Paved with a Sustainable Past

Cuyahoga Land Bank is breathing new life into the 30-acre neighborhood now known as   Circle East District, and sustainability is at the heart of the project. The use of reclaimed sandstone for

Placemaking: A civic effort to reimagine and revitalize University Circle’s eastern gateway

For almost a decade, residents near the in-development Circle East District have been generous with their time, perspective and needs; they have been devoted to helping revitalize their neighborhood;

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

Park Development Gets Underway in Circle East District

New Greenway to Bring Recreation and Renewal The Circle East District greenway is taking root! After months of clearing land, the exciting project is sprouting to life with the planting of new trees