john82

I think I would probably do at least two things: 1) Put as many resources as needed to make the schools incredible. If I can't make the schools great, then encourage a private partnership to supplement educational opportunities that the schools lack. For example, mentoring and/or life coaches. I think the schools need to be better than any suburb. Unfortunately, the dropping property values in urban areas makes it hard as long as the school's are funded by property taxes. 2) Give state/federal and local benefits to businesses that are within one mile of public square. I think this would strongly encourage businesses to relocate to Cleveland and encourage the type of clustering needed to regain that "downtown" feel. This would, in turn, bring in businesses (hopefully) to cater to those businesses.

What would think about something similar to the Pittsburgh programs - i.e. giving money to students that graduate from Cleveland public schools? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009455768_apusreversingpittsburghsexodus.html

Great ideas so far.

Sorry everyone. Beginner's mistake.

Hi everyone. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this: If you had all the resources you needed, how would you improve Cleveland?

Thanks. Very exciting.

Hi everyone! New to the site. Where is this property? E.55 and what street?