Yesterday, local leaders celebrated the opening of the Mandel Community Trail, a 2.7-mile lakefront trail that runs from E 9th St to E 55th St. It fills a critical gap in the #CuyahogaGreenways network, connecting the Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway with the Harrison Dillard Bikeway.

The missing link: Mandel Community Trail opens new route along Cleveland’s lakefront

The new 2.7-mile Mandel Community Trail gives Cleveland cyclists and pedestrians an off-road connection between downtown and the city’s east side lakefront. The trail fills a decade-old gap in the reg...

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Just published this morning from Signal Cleveland: A close look at the business model behind property investor John Williams' bad-boy billboards. signalcleveland.org/i-buy-crack-...

Behind a Cleveland investor's rage-baiting billboards? An affordable housing story

Investor John Williams came to Cleveland to buy 1,000 houses. His billboards stoked controversy. He says he's an affordable housing provider.

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You have two opportunities to #BikeWithAMayor on Saturday, September 5. Oakwood Village's ride begins at 9:00 a.m., and the ride in Richmond Heights starts at 10:00 a.m. www.oakwoodvillageoh.com/bike-with-ma... richmondhtsoh.gov/m/newsflash/...

It's time again to volunteer for NOACA's bicycle and pedestrian count program! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/new... As a thank you, volunteers will receive a $15 store credit to the bike/athletic shop of their choice!

There are two #BikeWithAMayor rides coming up soon! • Cleveland Heights: Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. www.clevelandheights.gov/1635/Bike-wi... • Garfield Heights: Monday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. www.garfieldhts.org/m/newsflash/... Visit our site for the complete schedule.

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Cuyahoga Greenways is a blueprint for linking neighborhoods, parks, Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River, and public transit through a comprehensive countywide network of trails that are safe and welcoming…

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The City of Garfield Heights is developing an active transportation plan and wants your feedback on ways to improve walking and bicycling in the community. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

We prepared a council ward redistricting study for the City of North Royalton, and City Council recently passed legislation that accepts its results.

City Council approves ward redistricting plan - Royalton Recorder

North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation at the July 7 meeting that accepts the findings of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission’s analysis of population to determine if changes ...

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We have updated our TOD Navigator! This interactive tool tracks Transit-Oriented Development throughout Cuyahoga County, from zoning and infrastructure projects to TOD plans and new development. #CuyahogaTOD

TOD Navigator

The TOD Navigator is an online mapper that features recent TOD projects taking place throughout Cuyahoga County.

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Help us choose the 2026 Hall of Fame trail by voting for your preferred pick by 8/16! Since 2007, RTC has been honoring America's multiuse trails through the Hall of Fame—a national recognition of top-notch trails. Vote: RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame #HallOfFameTrails

The City of Solon's #BikeWithAMayor ride is this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. A free pancake breakfast will follow the ride! www.solonohio.gov/1555/Solon-B...

This evening's #BikeWithAMayor ride in @shakerheights.bsky.social remains on tap, weather permitting. You can complete the waiver in advance: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Congrats to @plannerpatrick.bsky.social on his promotion to Assistant Director!

Mark your calendars! Bike with a Mayor will be on Thursday, August 27 6:00 PM | Meet at City Hall . Register an adult participant buff.ly/rKPllSx Register a minor participant buff.ly/KC9xER9 Expected return time is 8pm. Fill out the online RSVP/waiver! Helmets are required.

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.

August 13, 2026 Meeting Agenda | Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

Agenda for the August 13, 2026 meeting of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

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Read our August newsletter to learn about a new planning initiative for West 117th Street, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the recent applicant workshop for state infrastructure funding, and more. Don't forget to subscribe!

August 2026 County Planning Newsletter

News and updates from the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

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The Ohio & Erie Canal #TowpathTrail is one of three nominees for @railstotrails.org's Hall of Fame Trails. Get your votes in by August 16.

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Help us choose the 2026 Hall of Fame trail by voting for your preferred pick by 8/16! Since 2007, RTC has been honoring America's multiuse trails through the Hall of Fame—a national recognition of top-notch trails. Vote: RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame #HallOfFameTrails

Spectrum News 1 Ohio spoke with Isaac Robb of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy about the grant that Cleveland received from the Bezos Earth Fund and with our Dan Meaney about the Cuyahoga County Climate Change Vulnerability Map.

Reviving Cleveland as the 'Forest City'

A $10 million grant is allowing Cleveland to transform abandoned land on the near-east side.

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Read our July newsletter to learn about the selections in the latest round of our Community Planning Services Program, a grant we received to support the #CuayhogaUZC, how to apply for state funding for infrastructure projects, the projects that applied for greenspace conservation funds, and more. 📬

July 2026 County Planning Newsletter

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A new round of the Ohio Public Works Commission infrastructure program is underway, and #DOPWIC has $35 million to distribute for road, bridge, sewer, and other infrastructure projects across Cuyahoga County.

State Infrastructure Programs | Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

The State Capital Improvement Program, Local Transportation Improvement Program, and Revolving Loan Program assist local communities in financing local public infrastructure improvements.

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Our monthly newsletter will be going out this week. Subscribe to learn about our latest initiatives and activities, and how we can help your community plan for the future. 📨

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On Tuesday, the Cleveland Foundation awarded County Planning a $150,000 grant to support the Unified Zoning Code initiative. Thank you to the Cleveland Foundation and all of our partners who continue to be the cornerstones of the #CuyahogaUZC. Learn more at www.countyplanning.us/uzc

We're pleased to announce the five communities selected for our 2026 Community Planning Services Program: Bedford Heights, Oakwood, Rocky River, Seven Hills, and Shaker Heights. We look forward to collaborating with community leaders, residents, and other stakeholders in each of the communities.

County Planning Announces 2026 Community Planning Services Program Awardees | Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the awardees for its 2026 Community Planning Services Program.

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Due to the heat advisory, the cities of @clvhtsgov.bsky.social and Garfield Heights have postponed their #BikeWithAMayor rides scheduled for this week. The ride in Garfield Heights has been rescheduled for August 31, and a new date for the Cleveland Heights ride will be announced soon.

"This will help us continue our economic development projects in the Van Aken District and on the west end of town as well," said Mayor Weiss of @shakerheights.bsky.social.

Shaker Heights on track for $945,000 federal ‘transit-oriented development’ grant

Shaker Heights has secured a $945,000 federal grant to study and advance transit-oriented development at two key Regional Transit Authority Blue Line sites.

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⚠️ Bike with a Mayor POSTPONED⚠️ Due to the forecast of storms that will be moving into the area this evening, we will be postponing the event. The new event date is June 30th at 6:30PM.

Two Cuyahoga County cities are hosting #BikeWithAMayor rides this week. • @clvhtsgov.bsky.social, Thursday, June 25: www.clevelandheights.gov/1635/Bike-wi... • @lakewoodoh.gov, Saturday, June 27: www.bikecleveland.org/disabled/lak... Full schedule: www.countyplanning.us/projects/cuy...

Cuyahoga Greenways | Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

Cuyahoga Greenways is a blueprint for linking neighborhoods, parks, Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River, and public transit through a comprehensive countywide network of trails that are safe and welcoming f...

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Side project: a map of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Mostly for me. Maybe to share online and print a few. Why make a new map, when we all know those NPS cartographers are superstars? Here's some thoughts...

Have you seen our latest newsletter? It introduces the Cuyahoga County Unified Zoning Code, presents an RFQ for the Cuyahoga County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, shares new Census Bureau data, and more.

June 2026 County Planning Newsletter

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County Planning is accepting proposals! With funding from the #SS4A federal grant program, we are seeking an experienced consultant to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to create a safer roadway system for all users. Interested parties should submit responses to the RFP by July 20, 2026.

SS4A: Cuyahoga County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan | Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

The Cuyahoga County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will outline steps to develop a safe transportation network and empower our communities and transportation agencies to make changes that reduce cra...

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