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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
12 December 2008
Storefront renovation funding cuts
The First Suburbs Development Council's storefront renovation program has lost funding due to Cuyahoga County budget cuts.
The First Suburbs Development Council's storefront renovation program has lost funding due to Cuyahoga County budget cuts.
Labels: Bedford, Cuyahoga County, economic development
01 July 2008
Problems for residential projects in Bedford
The slow housing market has apparently stalled two residential developments in Bedford. Construction of Bentbrook Village behind St. Pius X Catholic Church has halted, and no homes have been built at Bedford Falls, the development planned for the former Taylor Chair site.
The slow housing market has apparently stalled two residential developments in Bedford. Construction of Bentbrook Village behind St. Pius X Catholic Church has halted, and no homes have been built at Bedford Falls, the development planned for the former Taylor Chair site.
Labels: Bedford, residential
12 June 2008
Bedford HUD homes renovated
The City of Bedford completed the renovation of two HUD homes, and will sell them later this month through a sealed bid process. The city is also working on five other HUD homes that it has acquired.
The City of Bedford completed the renovation of two HUD homes, and will sell them later this month through a sealed bid process. The city is also working on five other HUD homes that it has acquired.
Labels: Bedford, finance, residential
04 April 2008
Quiet zone planning continues
The cities of Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, and Rocky River are continuing their plans to establish railroad quiet zones. Brook Park remains on target to become the first multi-crossing quiet zone in Ohio. Bedford, meanwhile, is waiting for news from the Federal Railroad Administration about its planned quiet zone.
The cities of Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, and Rocky River are continuing their plans to establish railroad quiet zones. Brook Park remains on target to become the first multi-crossing quiet zone in Ohio. Bedford, meanwhile, is waiting for news from the Federal Railroad Administration about its planned quiet zone.
Labels: Bedford, Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, rail, Rocky River
10 March 2008
Bedford Wal-Mart supercenter opens
The 203,000 square foot Wal-Mart supercenter on Rockside Road in Bedford opened on Friday. It is the company's second supercenter in Cuyahoga County.
The 203,000 square foot Wal-Mart supercenter on Rockside Road in Bedford opened on Friday. It is the company's second supercenter in Cuyahoga County.
18 January 2008
Brush Wellman brownfield site offically clean
The Ohio EPA declared that the environmental cleanup of Tinkers Creek Commerce Park is complete and issued a covenant not to sue.
The Ohio EPA declared that the environmental cleanup of Tinkers Creek Commerce Park is complete and issued a covenant not to sue.
Labels: Bedford, industrial, land
11 January 2008
Bedford supercenter to open in March
The 195,000 square foot Wal-Mart Supercenter at Meadowbrook Market Square in Bedford is scheduled to open on March 7.
The 195,000 square foot Wal-Mart Supercenter at Meadowbrook Market Square in Bedford is scheduled to open on March 7.
13 December 2007
Bedford brownfields
While Bedford officials consider the cleanup of the former Brush Wellman site a success, the City has two other brownfield sites in need of remediation.
While Bedford officials consider the cleanup of the former Brush Wellman site a success, the City has two other brownfield sites in need of remediation.
Labels: Bedford, industrial, land
06 November 2007
Reactions to rent subsidy proposal
The rent subsidy program proposed for downtown Bedford received mixed reviews from downtown business owners.
The rent subsidy program proposed for downtown Bedford received mixed reviews from downtown business owners.
Labels: Bedford, economic development, retail
26 October 2007
Downtown Bedford rent subsidy program
Bedford officials are considering a rent subsidy program aimed at attracting new businesses to downtown Bedford.
Bedford officials are considering a rent subsidy program aimed at attracting new businesses to downtown Bedford.
Labels: Bedford, economic development
20 August 2007
Award for Bedford redevelopment
The Ohio office of HUD's Community Planning and Development Division gave its 2007 CPD award of excellence to Tinkers Creek Commerce Park in Bedford, the industrial park built on the former Brush Wellman site.
The Ohio office of HUD's Community Planning and Development Division gave its 2007 CPD award of excellence to Tinkers Creek Commerce Park in Bedford, the industrial park built on the former Brush Wellman site.
Labels: Bedford, industrial, land
09 August 2007
Bedford quiet zone proposal moving very slowly
A recent railroad crossing accident may delay Bedford's attempts to establish a railroad quiet zone, "but the quiet zone process is already moving at glacial speed," according to City Manager Bob Reid.
A recent railroad crossing accident may delay Bedford's attempts to establish a railroad quiet zone, "but the quiet zone process is already moving at glacial speed," according to City Manager Bob Reid.
Bedford leaders on tax sharing
After reaching a water distribution and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland, leaders in Bedford are contemplating the implications of a region-wide tax sharing plan.
After reaching a water distribution and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland, leaders in Bedford are contemplating the implications of a region-wide tax sharing plan.
Labels: Bedford, regionalism, tax policy
31 July 2007
Water service agreements reached
The Cities of Lakewood and Bedford reached water distribution agreements with the City of Cleveland. The agreements include the no poaching clause present in similar agreements. The Cities of Bedford Heights and Euclid also recently signed water main maintenance agreements with Cleveland.
The Cities of Lakewood and Bedford reached water distribution agreements with the City of Cleveland. The agreements include the no poaching clause present in similar agreements. The Cities of Bedford Heights and Euclid also recently signed water main maintenance agreements with Cleveland.
Labels: Bedford, Cleveland, Lakewood, regionalism, utility
05 July 2007
New trails coming
The City of Shaker Heights plans to build a 1.5 mile multipurpose trail in the Shaker Boulevard median. It would form part of a trail network linking the Heights area with Cleveland's east side. Meanwhile, Bedford officials are preparing to begin work on a trail connecting City Hall to to Ellenwood Center.
The City of Shaker Heights plans to build a 1.5 mile multipurpose trail in the Shaker Boulevard median. It would form part of a trail network linking the Heights area with Cleveland's east side. Meanwhile, Bedford officials are preparing to begin work on a trail connecting City Hall to to Ellenwood Center.
Labels: alternative transportation, Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Shaker Heights
29 June 2007
Bedford Falls work restarted
Demolition of structures has resumed at the former Taylor Chair site in Bedford. It should be completed within the next 30 days.
Demolition of structures has resumed at the former Taylor Chair site in Bedford. It should be completed within the next 30 days.
Labels: Bedford, industrial, residential
21 June 2007
Survey of Bedford residents
Bedford officials surveyed residents to gather input for an update of the City's master plan.
Bedford officials surveyed residents to gather input for an update of the City's master plan.
Labels: Bedford, master planning
15 June 2007
Beford condominium project delayed
Demolition of buildings at the Taylor Chair site in Bedford has halted. City leaders hope that delays in the construction of the Rysar Homes Bedford Falls condominium project are temporary.
Demolition of buildings at the Taylor Chair site in Bedford has halted. City leaders hope that delays in the construction of the Rysar Homes Bedford Falls condominium project are temporary.
Labels: Bedford, industrial, residential
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