Posted September 15, 20222 yr This thread has the intent to catalogue municipal meetings that urbanists should know about and attend to voice their opinions. Over the past few decades, the only people showing up to these meetings have been those with incentives to keep housing scarce, low density, and automobile dependent at the detriment of society at large, and in many cases, themselves. A commonly cited reason as to why urbanists and the pro-housing do not attend these meetings is that they are unaware these meetings are happening at all or until it is too late. Hopefully this thread may rectify some of this issue. Please post meetings that urbanists should attend. Thank you
September 15, 20222 yr Author September 16th at 9 am there will be a planning meeting on several development projects. The most notable being West 73rd Street Apartments which was blocked over fear of "not enough parking" and "over crowding". It is my opinion these people have climbed the ladder in a neighborhood that was successful in repairing its blight but would like to pull that ladder up behind them and deny others the ability to enjoy the same prosperity. See details below. https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/drcagenda/2022/PDF/CPC-Agenda-WebEx-meeting-091622.pdf
September 16, 20222 yr Author 10 hours ago, TotalTransit said: September 16th at 9 am there will be a planning meeting on several development projects. The most notable being West 73rd Street Apartments which was blocked over fear of "not enough parking" and "over crowding". It is my opinion these people have climbed the ladder in a neighborhood that was successful in repairing its blight but would like to pull that ladder up behind them and deny others the ability to enjoy the same prosperity. See details below. https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/drcagenda/2022/PDF/CPC-Agenda-WebEx-meeting-091622.pdf Here is the contact to support the construction: Room 514, City Hall Contact: Michael Bosak Phone: 216.664.3802 Email: [email protected] Please email to support housing.
September 16, 20222 yr Author On 9/15/2022 at 9:59 AM, TotalTransit said: September 16th at 9 am there will be a planning meeting on several development projects. The most notable being West 73rd Street Apartments which was blocked over fear of "not enough parking" and "over crowding". It is my opinion these people have climbed the ladder in a neighborhood that was successful in repairing its blight but would like to pull that ladder up behind them and deny others the ability to enjoy the same prosperity. See details below. https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/drcagenda/2022/PDF/CPC-Agenda-WebEx-meeting-091622.pdf The housing passed. 20 Some objections in person or in written letter. 1 letter of support. We're very lucky we have people in elected positions that understand expert opinion in urban planning. Jenny Spencer lessened her fight but still made clear objections to the project and refuted the attending residents were NIMBY. Ultimately she voted in favor. So I commend her for such. August Fluker made comment that Cleveland needs not cater to cars at every project. Slife maintained his stance on the project as a benefit to the city. The highlight comment, however, was Adam Davenport iterating that parking is not and should not be an obstacle to building housing. Going on to state clearly, maintaining ratios and counting dwelling units is a pseudoscience and not often helpful when assessing a housing project. The most interesting information of his comment was that Downtown has not had parking minimums since the 1970s and yet there remains a staggering amount of parking spaces. Watch the meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfTt91mZ8RY Edited September 16, 20222 yr by TotalTransit
September 19, 20222 yr 26 minutes ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Gaaah look at this garbage. Re: Shaker Square area dedicated bike lanes. PLEASE comment and try to stop this mistake from happening: Cross-posting from the " Cleveland-Akron: Bicycling Developments and News". Design Phase - Public Meeting #2 is scheduled for tomorrow, 9/20, at 6:00pm at Atlas Cinemas at Shake Square (13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120). You can provide comments here.
September 19, 20222 yr Author 35 minutes ago, Luke_S said: Cross-posting from the " Cleveland-Akron: Bicycling Developments and News". Design Phase - Public Meeting #2 is scheduled for tomorrow, 9/20, at 6:00pm at Atlas Cinemas at Shake Square (13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120). You can provide comments here. Thank you for bringing attention to this. I will make a comment and ask people not on this forum to do so.
October 5, 20222 yr Looks like the planning commission has just posted their agenda for the 10/7 meeting: https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/designreview/drcagenda/2022/PDF/CPC-Agenda-WebEx-meeting-100722.pdf Nothing jumped out to me here, but I’m not as expert on these projects as many of you are. I emailed Adam Davenport and he couldn’t provide a timeline for when the agendas are posted, however I have been checking relatively frequently and this is the first time I’ve noticed 10/7. So they may not be posted very far in advance. I’ll keep an eye out for when they’re posted and do my best to share in this thread. CC -@TotalTransit
October 20, 20222 yr Author https://assets.adobe.com/public/7be50be8-b751-444b-5950-66f1d139ef81/Zoning Map/MC 2656 CPC Presentation.pptx Tomorrow City Planning is voting to changing the use, area & height districts of parcels of land north of Cedar Avenue between East 107th Street and Stokes Boulevard in order to increase housing typology and density to support public transit. Please email [email protected] to voice your support. Make sure to place "Map Change 2656" in the subject line.
October 25, 20222 yr Author Tomorrow at 9AM, October 25th, RTA is voting on selling land next to the West Boulevard Station to a development firm intending to build Transit Oriented Development. Please support the effort here. https://www.riderta.com/events/2022/10/25/board-meeting
October 25, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, TotalTransit said: Tomorrow at 9AM, October 25th, RTA is voting on selling land next to the West Boulevard Station to a development firm intending to build Transit Oriented Development. Please support the effort here. https://www.riderta.com/events/2022/10/25/board-meeting Thanks for the heads up! Just submitted my comment.
October 25, 20222 yr 7 hours ago, TotalTransit said: Tomorrow at 9AM, October 25th, RTA is voting on selling land next to the West Boulevard Station to a development firm intending to build Transit Oriented Development. Please support the effort here. https://www.riderta.com/events/2022/10/25/board-meeting Is it really to be TOD or the usual incompetent RTA behavior----are they specifying requirements---like the Minimum number of units of housing or square feet of office or the number of hotel rooms? They recently sold some land next to West Park station and it was to be a one-story day care.
October 25, 20222 yr 7 hours ago, TotalTransit said: Tomorrow at 9AM, October 25th, RTA is voting on selling land next to the West Boulevard Station to a development firm intending to build Transit Oriented Development. Please support the effort here. https://www.riderta.com/events/2022/10/25/board-meeting Is there a plan of this development online somewhere?
October 25, 20222 yr Flaherty & Collins proposes a 60- to 80-unit affordable housing development on the site. At typical residential floorplates of about 15,000 square feet, that could be a four- to six-story building. It could max out at seven if there's some ground-floor mixed use or they go with slightly smaller floorplates. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 25, 20222 yr Author 13 hours ago, TotalTransit said: Tomorrow at 9AM, October 25th, RTA is voting on selling land next to the West Boulevard Station to a development firm intending to build Transit Oriented Development. Please support the effort here. https://www.riderta.com/events/2022/10/25/board-meeting The Option Agreement passed 8 yays and one abstention.
October 26, 20222 yr Author The City of Cleveland will be holding community input meetings with Mayor Bibb on developing the Lake Shore. Several dates are listed throughout the city over the month of November. All meetings will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM 11/3 City Hall Rotunda - 601 Lakeside Ave 11/10 Zelma George Recreation Center - 3155 Martin Luther King Jr Dr 11/15 Collinwood Recreation Center - 16300 Lakeshore Blvd 11/16 Saint Joseph Academy - 4125 Fulton Rd 11/29 Church of Christ at the Boulevard - 8837 St. Clair Ave From Crain's Cleveland: Quote The lakefront transformation effort aims to address the "inability of residents and visitors to walk and bike to Lake Erie's citywide shore safely," and the city is looking for public input "to help transform Cleveland's relationship with the lake," the city's announcement stated. Much of the presentations and discussion will center around the North Coast Connector — a proposed land bridge that would pass over the railroad tracks and Shoreway, connecting the grass lawns of Mall C and City Hall to the lakefront and restoring pedestrian access to the lakefront. Sign up and learn more here.
December 25, 20222 yr https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NOACA-is-Developing-a-Climate-Action-Plan-for-Northeast-Ohio.html?soid=1105576147256&aid=2tGBJxI5pxE Public Engagement Meetings/Listening Sessions will be held at various locations on January 10, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and through a live YouTube feed. Please join us at the following locations: Cuyahoga County Community College Jerry Sue Thornton Center 2500 East 22nd Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Geauga County Middlefield Library 16167 East High Street Middlefield, Ohio 44062 Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, Ohio 44094 Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Center 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, Ohio 44035 Medina County District Library, Highland Branch 4160 Ridge Road Medina, Ohio 44256 The following link will be live for viewing the session on January 10th: YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/oe-BmsO0-mo When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
January 5, 20232 yr Two Community Open House meetings coming up for the CHEERS Lakefront Plan Thursday 2/2/2023 5:30 - 7:30p Goldhorn Brewery 1361 E 55th St Cleveland, OH 44103 Saturday 2/4/2023 1:30 - 3:30p EJ Kovacic Rec Center 6250 Saint Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44103 I saw this on the Port of Cleveland's instagram, it looks like the Metroparks are still updating their site. I would think there will be details at the link below soon. https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/planning-design/cheers-cleveland-harbor-eastern-embayment-resilien/get-involved!
January 9, 20232 yr On 1/5/2023 at 10:41 AM, Luke_S said: Two Community Open House meetings coming up for the CHEERS Lakefront Plan Thursday 2/2/2023 5:30 - 7:30p Goldhorn Brewery 1361 E 55th St Cleveland, OH 44103 Saturday 2/4/2023 1:30 - 3:30p EJ Kovacic Rec Center 6250 Saint Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44103 I saw this on the Port of Cleveland's instagram, it looks like the Metroparks are still updating their site. I would think there will be details at the link below soon. https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/planning-design/cheers-cleveland-harbor-eastern-embayment-resilien/get-involved! Just posting confirmation of my earlier post: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/planning-design/cheers-cleveland-harbor-eastern-embayment-resilien
February 23, 20232 yr This looks like a great event. April 6 on Zoom w a watch party at Bike Cleveland https://www.eventcreate.com/e/movingohioforward Registration link at the bottom of the above web page. Moving Ohio Forward 2023 Join us on April 6 (Planning is ongoing; Schedule subject to changes and additions) DATE & TIME April 6, 2023, 9:30 AM - 7 PM LOCATION Zoom (Login information to follow) In person watch events (for those who want to meet up in person): Yellow Springs, Ohio: Rails to Trails Office 506 S. High Street, Suite 8, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Email: [email protected] to register Cleveland, Ohio: Bike Cleveland Offices 3000 Bridge Ave Suite 1, Cleveland, OH 44113 ******** 9:30 AM Amtrak Expansion and 3C+D Rail The Federal Infrastructure Bill has injected $66 million into the nation's intercity rail system and Ohio stands to gain significantly. A proposal to link Ohio's major cities -- Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland -- is being formally explored. In addition, Ohio cities could see increased service to major regional metros and the coasts. This panel will explore the economic and social promise of rail service. MODERATOR: Walker Evans, Columbus Underground PANELISTS: William Murdock, Executive Director Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Michael Deemer, President and CEO Downtown Cleveland Alliance Stu Nicholson, Executive Director All Aboard Ohio Arun Rao, Director of Network Development, Amtrak (Above: Cleveland's Midway Cycletrack, artist's rendering) 11 AM Mini-presentations: Ohio's Most Exciting Sustainable Transportation Projects -Cleveland's Midway Cycletrack Presenter: Barb Clint, Bike Cleveland -Youngstown's Highway Teardown: Madison Avenue Community Reconnection Presenter: Justin Mondok, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments -Cincinnati's Pedestrian Safety Team Presenter: Declan Tom, Policy and Communications Manager to City Councilman Mark Jeffreys -YoGo Bike-Share Presenter: Ronnell Elkins, President YoGo Bike-Share 1:30 PM The Ohio Department of Transportation's Active Transport Evolution The Ohio Department of Transportation hasn't been known for being a champion of biking, walking and transit. But that's changing. The agency's new Multimodal Design Guide represents a major leap forward. In this panel, two change makers explain how much the agency has evolved, what brought it about, and how locals can take advantage. PANELISTS Julie Walcoff, Toole Design Group (Former ODOT Safe Routes to School Coordinator) Caitlin Harley, ODOT Active Transportation Manager 3PM Funding Workshop: From Idea to Funded So you've got a great idea? Let us walk you through the steps you can take to make it a reality. New sources of funding are becoming available. Our panelists will help demystify the process. PANELISTS: Sara Byrnes Maier, Principal Planner Cleveland Metroparks Brian Housh, Rails to Trails Midwest Policy Director 5:30 PM Traffic Calming with Tactical Urbanism This session will highlight creative quick build solutions and other efforts responding to growing concerns about speeding and reckless driving. MODERATOR: Calley Mersmann, City of Cleveland Senior Strategist, Transit and Mobility PRESENTERS: Cincinnati Radar Box Speed Monitoring Matt Butler, Devou Good Foundation Cleveland People's Streets -- Payne Avenue Karis Tzeng, Midtown Cleveland Columbus' Sullivant Avenue Streetscape Presenter: Maria Cantrell, P.E., Columbus Vision Zero Coordinator When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 7, 20232 yr I'd love to go but my son's school concert ends at 7 pm. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 7, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said: New to me - this is tonight: Oh hey there’s a livestream. @Ethan @LibertyBlvd @dwolfi01 @KJP When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 8, 20232 yr Thanks. Unfortunately I missed it. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 5, 20232 yr Another Riverfront meeting for anyone who didn't attend the first one. https://m.facebook.com/events/744876970414514/
April 11, 20232 yr It looks like there will be a presentation to Brook Park City Council from Blue Abyss about their proposed facility tonight at 7:00, livestreamed and at City Hall: http://www.cityofbrookpark.com/city-council/
April 13, 20232 yr From the recent Cleveland.com Lakefront article. "Residents are invited in May to participate in a new round of public meetings related to both lakefront planning projects. The Community Visioning Workshops are scheduled for: - Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Inlet Dance Theatre, the Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression, 2937 W. 25th St. - Tuesday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at EJ Kovacic Recreation Center, second floor, 6250 St. Clair Ave. - Thursday, May 11, 12-1:30 p.m., on Zoom. Information and registration for the events are available at clevelandnorthcoast.com or by calling 216-664-2210."
July 14, 20231 yr Sunday deadline for the University Circle Euclid Corridor survey. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 7, 20231 yr https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3d02c4fe-bdd1-4c1d-ba10-d59a18deddc9@4ae48b41-0137-4599-8661-fc641fe77bea When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 10, 20231 yr Form based code pilot update meeting. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 16, 20231 yr This YouTube video highlights what Minneapolis does very well (as well as something’s they can improve on). I watched it and I saw a lot of similarities to Cleveland (Lake access, BRT, Light Rail, Industrial history and underutilized bridges). They utilize all of those things a lot better than we do and I felt this was something that Cleveland could learn from. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
August 16, 20231 yr https://x.com/mattm178/status/1691919162938110093?s=46Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
September 19, 20231 yr 3 minutes ago, Ethan said: Also while I was going down an internet rabbit hole trying to answer my question, I found out there's a meeting tomorrow about several of the East side trail connectors! Hopefully some people from this site are able to attend! https://2023-raise-east-side-trails-smithgroup.hub.arcgis.com/pages/engage FYI, trail planning meeting tomorrow.
October 18, 20231 yr City of Cleveland & Bike Cleveland Share Plans for Superior Midway Project Mon 10/23 @ 6PM Bike Cleveland’s main mission is to advocate for transportation infrastructure that’s safe and inviting for all, not just cars. One project they’ve been pushing for —with ten years(!) of “advocating, planning, and public outreach” is the Superior Midway Network. “Once fully complete, the Midway Network will be a transformative step forward for Cleveland residents and visitors alike to embrace active transportation within a safe and inviting riding environment,” they share. “This first corridor, from Public Square east to E55th Street represents the first step of this transformation. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025.” But this week, they’re inviting people to come down to the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda for the city’s first open house to share preliminary information about the design. It includes a center median bike path separated from traffic; new pedestrian crossing islands; pavement repairs; new signs, signals and pavement markings; new curbs with ADA-compliant ramps; landscaping; and more. All are welcome at this event. You can even ride your bike there! https://coolcleveland.com/2023/10/city-of-cleveland-bike-cleveland-share-plans-for-superior-midway-project/
October 23, 20231 yr I’m not sure what happened, but the Superior Midway open house today has been ‘postponed’. “This evening's Superior Midway open house has been postponed. All are invited to the next Superior Midway Open House on November 14th at the Red Space at 2400 Superior Avenue from 6-8pm. Visit the project website and take our survey: https://www.clevelandmidway.com “ https://x.com/cityofcleveland/status/1716521166179889265?s=61&t=8m6OVkUD6kdclFnJD1n_Lg When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
April 18, 20241 yr Derelict Paradise: Homelessness and Urban Development in Cleveland, Ohio Friday, June 7, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Doors at 11:15am / Lunch at 11:30am / Forum begins 12:00pm The City Club of Cleveland 1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH44115 https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2024/06/07/derelict-paradise-homelessness-and-urban-development-in-cleveland-ohio In his latest book, Derelict Paradise: Homelessness and Urban Development in Cleveland, Ohio, Dan Kerr shows that homelessness has deep roots in the shifting ground of urban labor markets, social policy, downtown development, the criminal justice system, and corporate power. Rather than being attributable to the illnesses and inadequacies of the unhoused themselves, it is a product of both structural and political dynamics shaping the city. Kerr is an associate professor of history at American University. Since his earliest work with the Cleveland Homeless Oral History Project (CHOHP), he has sought out ways to bring the oral histories he has collected back to the communities they originated from. The CHOHP project shaped the core themes woven throughout Derelict Paradise. He is currently working on the Mobilizing Against Homelessness project, which seeks to document and amplify the voices, perspectives, and analysis of those experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Join the City Club as Sam Allard from Axios leads a conversation with Dan Kerr on the history and modern efforts to address homelessness in Cleveland. ---- The livestream will be available beginning at 12:00pm. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794. Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with Ideastream Public Media is generously provided by PNC and the United Black Fund.
January 15Jan 15 Shaker Square Vision Party Thursday January 23 “All are welcome at the launch of the Shaker Square Vision Plan! Thank you to every neighbor, business owner, and supporter who gave ideas to CNP + Burten, Bell, Carr for the future of this important place 🧡 Jan. 23 event details: https://shakersquare.com/events/ “Join us at Atlas Cinemas for a fun-filled evening featuring free food and the unveiling of the final Shaker Square Vision Plan! Get a close look at proposed retail strategies and public space improvements aimed at making Shaker Square a vibrant and thriving community hub for years to come. 5:30pm: Doors Open 6:00pm: Presentation 6:30pm: Reception” When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
January 15Jan 15 4 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Shaker Square Vision Party Thursday January 23 “All are welcome at the launch of the Shaker Square Vision Plan! Thank you to every neighbor, business owner, and supporter who gave ideas to CNP + Burten, Bell, Carr for the future of this important place 🧡 Jan. 23 event details: https://shakersquare.com/events/ “Join us at Atlas Cinemas for a fun-filled evening featuring free food and the unveiling of the final Shaker Square Vision Plan! Get a close look at proposed retail strategies and public space improvements aimed at making Shaker Square a vibrant and thriving community hub for years to come. 5:30pm: Doors Open 6:00pm: Presentation 6:30pm: Reception” Will definitely attend! I drive through Shaker Square on my way home
February 15Feb 15 Please join us for the AAO Northeast chapter meeting this coming Thursday (Feb 20) - we will have a special guest: Annie Pease, Cuyahoga County Senior Advisor for Transportation, will deliver a presentation on the county administration's vision for the future of transportation in Northeast Ohio. She will also discuss what aspects of transportation the county administration is responsible for and how the county impacts other political entities relevant to transportation decision making and funding (for example, NOACA). Better understanding of these political structures can help us to become more effective advocates. Pease is a member of Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne's administration, with responsibility for advising on transportation policy, services, infrastructure, and other critical mobility issues throughout the county. The session will be at the Main Branch of the Lakewood Public Library in the multipurpose room on Thursday, February 20 at 6:30pm. Please register here. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
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