After years of planning, land deals and initial community input, the long-discussed vision to transform the lakefront around Euclid Beach and Wildwood parks is beginning to unfold – marked by real progress taking shape this year.
Considering applying for a #CleanOhio Greenspace Conservation Program grant, but couldn't attend last week's applicant workshop? We posted a recording of the webinar.
Read our April newsletter to find out the latest about our annual report, the upcoming round of the Community Planning Services Program, the Bedford Master Plan, the Clean Ohio program, and more.
In case you missed it, we published our 2025 Annual Report on Friday. Check it out for a recap of our activities and accomplishments last year.
Our 2025 Annual Report is here! It reflects our emphasis on giving communities the tools to help them grow, and showcases our work in building regional initiatives, modernizing zoning, supporting community growth, and engaging our communities.
City, GCRTA seek Broadway BRT, TOD
BRT construction could start in 2030
neo-trans.blog/2026/04/09/g...
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.
The applicant workshop for the new round of the #CleanOhio Greenspace Conservation Program is just a week away. If your community or organization plans to apply for funding, please join us on Friday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Yesterday (3/31), Cuyahoga County, the City of Lakewood, and the City of Rocky River celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Lake-Clifton Connector Project.
www.lakewoodoh.gov/lake-clifton-connector
line chart of Cuyahoga County's estimated population between 2020 and 2025
Cuyahoga County's population declined to an estimated 1,232,925 people in 2025. While the 2024 population estimates released last year showed population growth between 2023 and 2024, those figures have been revised downwards in the latest release and no longer show an increase.
The U.S. Census Bureau published 2025 population estimates for counties and metropolitan areas today. Many counties saw their growth slow or reverse direction in 2025. The Census Bureau says the "shifts were largely due to lower levels of net international migration, which declined nationwide."
Great to see progress on Transit-Oriented Development highlighted by @neotrans.bsky.social! TOD can rebuild corridors, grow our population, support transit ridership, and improve environmental outcomes. Learn more about our work and projects we track at our TOD Navigator.
Join us for the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program Round 21/FY 2027 Applicant Workshop Friday, April 10, 2026 11:00 AM Virtual via Zoom
A new round of the #CleanOhio Greeenspace Conservation Program is underway, and Cuyahoga County has about $3.2 million available to preserve open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors. Applicants are encouraged to attend an online workshop.
www.countyplanning.us/cleanohio
HEALTH KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked second in both primary care physicians and mental health providers per capita, but rates of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and obesity were all higher than the 11 peer county average. Cuyahoga County ranked seventh in average life expectancy.
TRANSPORTATION KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked below average in the percentage of households with no vehicle available. On the other hand, Cuyahoga County ranked above average in the percentage of workers who walked, biked, or took transit to work, as well as public transit ridership and transit performance score.
ENVIRONMENT KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County had 91% of its land area developed, making it one of the most urbanized among the peer counties. The County ranked below average in the percentage of "Good" air quality days and total pounds of toxic releases.
HOUSING KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked seventh among the peer counties in single-family building permits and sixth in multi-family building permits, up from 10th in the 2023 edition of the Data Book. Cuyahoga also ranked as the second most affordable county, but was around the 11 county average for cost burdened households.
ECONOMY KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in gross domestic product and total number of business establishments. It also ranked fifth in number of new business formed in the past year. Cuyahoga County had the fourth largest labor force among the peer counties but ranked eighth in labor force participatio
DEMOGRAPHICS KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in total population but last in population change from 2015 to 2024, declining by over 36,000 people. The County was generally older and more diverse than the peer counties with the third highest median age and the fourth largest percentage of the population that is non-white.
Our County 2026 A County Planning Data Book Features information about Cuyahoga County and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health. Here are some key takeaways for each section.
Our County 2026 features information about @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health. Here are some key takeaways for each section.
www.countyplanning.us/ourcounty
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.
We want to hear your thoughts about Valley View, whether you live there, work there, or just visit. The Master Plan Community Survey is open for just one more week!
If you were subscribed to our newsletter, you would already know that the March issue covers our new Data Book, the Orange Village Wayfinding & Trails Plan, master planning in Bedford and Valley View, and more.
The City of Pepper Pike is preparing to begin construction on the second phase of the Gates Mills Boulevard Trail, which will run from Fairmount Boulevard to Cedar Road.
City of Bedford Master Plan: Take the vision survey! Complete by March 14th. What's your vision for Bedford's future? Residents, business owners, workers, and visitors all encouraged to share their thoughts!
Haven't had a chance to complete the Bedford Master Plan Community Vision Survey? Never fear! We've extended the deadline for you. Please complete the survey by March 14th.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BedfordVis...
We're pleased to present a new edition of Our County. This Data Book is the second in a series of documents that provide insights into @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social and its peer counties. It looks at the Cuyahoga County as a whole, comparing it with other urban counties across the Midwest.
attendees listen to a presentation at the meeting
meeting participants sharing their thoughts at display boards
meeting participants sharing their thoughts at display boards
meeting participants sharing their thoughts at display boards
Thank you to everyone in Bedford who participated in last night's public meeting. If you couldn't be there and want to weigh in, please complete the community vision survey. Meeting materials are available on our site:
www.countyplanning.us/bedford
What could Cleveland do with Burke Lakefront Airport? The city wants your input www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...
Reminder: the public meeting for the Valley View Master Plan begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. We're looking forward to hearing your ideas!
