CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
26 December 2008
Turnpike noise mitigation pilot project
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will test sound barrier installations along the turnpike in Berea and Strongsville in as part of a noise mitigation pilot project.
Update: the Sun Star has more details.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will test sound barrier installations along the turnpike in Berea and Strongsville in as part of a noise mitigation pilot project.
Update: the Sun Star has more details.
Labels: Berea, roads and highways, Strongsville
14 November 2008
Tri-City studies options
Following the failure of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District's levy, its board will "continue to study other options and wait and see what the cities would like to do."
Following the failure of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District's levy, its board will "continue to study other options and wait and see what the cities would like to do."
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors
16 October 2008
Issue 136
If passed by voters in Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights, the 1 mill continuing levy of Issue 136 will provide funds to construct and maintain new facilities for the Tri-City Senior Center. Many elected officials in Berea and Brook Park are opposed to the issue.
If passed by voters in Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights, the 1 mill continuing levy of Issue 136 will provide funds to construct and maintain new facilities for the Tri-City Senior Center. Many elected officials in Berea and Brook Park are opposed to the issue.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors, tax policy
15 October 2008
Ohio's first sustainability major
The Columbus Dispatch profiled the new sustainability program at Baldwin-Wallace College.
(via Cool Cleveland)
The Columbus Dispatch profiled the new sustainability program at Baldwin-Wallace College.
(via Cool Cleveland)
Labels: Berea, sustainability
23 September 2008
Sustainability events
The second Great Lakes Bioneers - Cleveland conference will be held at the CSU Levin College of Urban Affairs on October 17-19. It will be one of 18 locations participating in the Beaming Bioneers program. On October 20-21, Baldwin-Wallace College will host a Sustainability Symposium that will feature Stuart Hart as its keynote speaker.
The second Great Lakes Bioneers - Cleveland conference will be held at the CSU Levin College of Urban Affairs on October 17-19. It will be one of 18 locations participating in the Beaming Bioneers program. On October 20-21, Baldwin-Wallace College will host a Sustainability Symposium that will feature Stuart Hart as its keynote speaker.
Labels: Berea, Downtown Cleveland, events, sustainability
09 September 2008
Suburban wind turbines
In anticipation of their construction, the City of Lakewood enacted new zoning rules regulating wind turbines. The Cuyahoga County Fair Board is also exploring the possibility of erecting a turbine on the Middleburg Heights portion of the fairgrounds.
In anticipation of their construction, the City of Lakewood enacted new zoning rules regulating wind turbines. The Cuyahoga County Fair Board is also exploring the possibility of erecting a turbine on the Middleburg Heights portion of the fairgrounds.
Labels: Berea, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, sustainability, utility
15 August 2008
Joint fire district update
Backers of the proposed seven city regional fire district are waiting for leaders in the southwest Cuyahoga County communities to decide if they want to continue their participation. The City of Berea may opt out of the process, which could affect the involvement of Olmsted Falls.
Backers of the proposed seven city regional fire district are waiting for leaders in the southwest Cuyahoga County communities to decide if they want to continue their participation. The City of Berea may opt out of the process, which could affect the involvement of Olmsted Falls.
Labels: Berea, Cuyahoga County, Olmsted Falls, regionalism
20 June 2008
Tri-City tax issue
By a vote of 10-4, the board of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District decided to put a 1 mill, five-year levy on the November ballot in Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights. The board's president says that it would raise enough money to demolish and replace the existing Tri-City Senior Center and cover operating expenses and programming.
By a vote of 10-4, the board of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District decided to put a 1 mill, five-year levy on the November ballot in Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights. The board's president says that it would raise enough money to demolish and replace the existing Tri-City Senior Center and cover operating expenses and programming.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors, tax policy
30 May 2008
Berea joins First Suburbs
The City of Berea is the newest member of the Northeast Ohio First Suburbs Consortium.
The City of Berea is the newest member of the Northeast Ohio First Suburbs Consortium.
Labels: Berea, Cuyahoga County
Tri-City studies tax levy
The board of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District established a committee that will study the options for a proposed levy that would fund the Tri-City Senior Center.
The board of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District established a committee that will study the options for a proposed levy that would fund the Tri-City Senior Center.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors, tax policy
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
28 February 2008
New Berea housing department
The City of Berea recently established a housing and social services division within the building, engineering, and planning department. Creation of the housing division was a campaign promise of Mayor Kleem.
The City of Berea recently established a housing and social services division within the building, engineering, and planning department. Creation of the housing division was a campaign promise of Mayor Kleem.
Labels: Berea, residential
01 February 2008
Berea courthouse construction postponed
Construction of a planned new Berea Municipal Court building was postponed for two years, due to increased construction costs and a municipal budget shortfall.
Construction of a planned new Berea Municipal Court building was postponed for two years, due to increased construction costs and a municipal budget shortfall.
Labels: Berea, institutional
18 January 2008
Senior transporation update
After withdrawing from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County last year, the Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville reverted to their former municipal transportation systems. Middleburg Heights, on the other hand, will continue its participation in the Senior Transportation Connection.
After withdrawing from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County last year, the Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville reverted to their former municipal transportation systems. Middleburg Heights, on the other hand, will continue its participation in the Senior Transportation Connection.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, public transit, regionalism, seniors, Strongsville
27 December 2007
No tax issue for the Tri-City Senior Center
The newly formed Tri-City Joint Recreation District will not have a tax levy on the March ballot because the board has not yet held a meeting. Its first meeting will be held on January 14.
The newly formed Tri-City Joint Recreation District will not have a tax levy on the March ballot because the board has not yet held a meeting. Its first meeting will be held on January 14.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors, tax policy
19 November 2007
Tri-City Joint Recreation District reactions
While voters in Berea and Brook Park approved the creation of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District, some councilmen in the two cities remain vocally opposed to a tax to support the Tri-City Senior Center.
While voters in Berea and Brook Park approved the creation of the Tri-City Joint Recreation District, some councilmen in the two cities remain vocally opposed to a tax to support the Tri-City Senior Center.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, institutional, Middleburg Heights, regionalism, seniors, tax policy
06 November 2007
Tri-City Senior Center issue
Today's ballot in Berea (Issue 19) and Brook Park (Issue 27) includes a proposal to create a joint recreational taxing district to support the Tri-City Senior Center. Middleburg Heights City Council approved the district last year. Funding for the district is not included in this issue.
Today's ballot in Berea (Issue 19) and Brook Park (Issue 27) includes a proposal to create a joint recreational taxing district to support the Tri-City Senior Center. Middleburg Heights City Council approved the district last year. Funding for the district is not included in this issue.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors, tax policy
26 October 2007
Three cities to drop out of Senior Transportation Connection
The Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville decided to withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County and will revert to their former municipal senior transportation systems.
The Cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Strongsville decided to withdraw from the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County and will revert to their former municipal senior transportation systems.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, public transit, regionalism, seniors, Strongsville
27 July 2007
Downtown Berea updates
The $931,000 downtown Berea streetscape project is nearing completion, and should be finished by the middle of next month. Meanwhile, Berea officials are looking at measures to address the downtown Berea parking shortage.
The $931,000 downtown Berea streetscape project is nearing completion, and should be finished by the middle of next month. Meanwhile, Berea officials are looking at measures to address the downtown Berea parking shortage.
Labels: Berea, urban design
20 July 2007
Potential velodrome sites
Fast Track Cycling continues to examine sites for their proposed velodrome, including the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, a property south of the Gateway complex in downtown Cleveland, and a site south of I-90 between Broadway and Orange Avenues in Cleveland.
Fast Track Cycling continues to examine sites for their proposed velodrome, including the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, a property south of the Gateway complex in downtown Cleveland, and a site south of I-90 between Broadway and Orange Avenues in Cleveland.
Labels: Berea, Cleveland east side, Downtown Cleveland
22 June 2007
Berea buys new courthouse site
Berea City Council approved the purchase of the former Serpentini Chevrolet property on Front Street for the construction of a new Berea Municipal Court building. Mayor Biddlecombe expects that construction of the 25,000 square foot building will begin in the fall.
Berea City Council approved the purchase of the former Serpentini Chevrolet property on Front Street for the construction of a new Berea Municipal Court building. Mayor Biddlecombe expects that construction of the 25,000 square foot building will begin in the fall.
Labels: Berea, institutional
06 June 2007
Plans for the new Berea courthouse
Berea City Council is discussing legislation to fund the purchase of the former Serpentini Chevrolet property on Front Street and the construction of a new courthouse on the site. They hope to break ground late this year.
Berea City Council is discussing legislation to fund the purchase of the former Serpentini Chevrolet property on Front Street and the construction of a new courthouse on the site. They hope to break ground late this year.
Labels: Berea, institutional
11 May 2007
Tri-City Senior Center closes
Funding problems forced the Tri-City Senior Center to suspend operations today, pending the outcome of the November ballot issue. The earliest the center could reopen is in February.
Funding problems forced the Tri-City Senior Center to suspend operations today, pending the outcome of the November ballot issue. The earliest the center could reopen is in February.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors
04 May 2007
Turnpike noise to be addressed
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
Tri-City Senior Center needs municipal help
Leaders of the Tri-City Senior Center say that the Center will be forced to close if any of Berea, Brook Park, or Middleburg Heights refuse to help supply short-term operating expenses.
Leaders of the Tri-City Senior Center say that the Center will be forced to close if any of Berea, Brook Park, or Middleburg Heights refuse to help supply short-term operating expenses.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors
30 April 2007
Tri-City Senior Center financial difficulties
The Tri-City Senior Center continues to experience financial difficulties, and is seeking $60,000 from the cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights. The Center's proposed joint taxing district issue is now slated for the November ballot.
The Tri-City Senior Center continues to experience financial difficulties, and is seeking $60,000 from the cities of Berea, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights. The Center's proposed joint taxing district issue is now slated for the November ballot.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors
13 April 2007
Berea courthouse recommendation
A City Council committee in Berea recommended building a new courthouse for the Berea Municipal Court on the site of the former Serpentini Chevrolet lot on Front Street.
A City Council committee in Berea recommended building a new courthouse for the Berea Municipal Court on the site of the former Serpentini Chevrolet lot on Front Street.
Labels: Berea, institutional
16 March 2007
Bagley Road retail proposed
Developers have submitted plans for retail development on the three acre site of the former vegetable packing plant on Bagley Road in Berea. The City may give an adjacent 60 by 100 foot piece of property to the developer in exchange for turning the site into a "viable retail location."
Developers have submitted plans for retail development on the three acre site of the former vegetable packing plant on Bagley Road in Berea. The City may give an adjacent 60 by 100 foot piece of property to the developer in exchange for turning the site into a "viable retail location."
02 February 2007
Berea pedestrian bridge
The City of Berea obtained $150,000 in CDBG funds for the construction of a $450,000 pedestrian bridge at Coe Lake. An August groundbreaking is scheduled.
The City of Berea obtained $150,000 in CDBG funds for the construction of a $450,000 pedestrian bridge at Coe Lake. An August groundbreaking is scheduled.
Labels: alternative transportation, Berea, grants and appropriations
26 January 2007
Tri-City Senior Center ballot initiative
Supporters of the Tri-City Senior Center report that they gathered enough signatures for their initiative petition to appear on the May ballot in Berea and Brook Park. Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the creation of a joint taxing district for the Center.
Supporters of the Tri-City Senior Center report that they gathered enough signatures for their initiative petition to appear on the May ballot in Berea and Brook Park. Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the creation of a joint taxing district for the Center.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors
Working Together to Make a Difference meetings conclude
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
22 January 2007
Berea housing issues
Berea officials are pursuing several tactics for improving the quality of the City's housing stock. They have instituted home inspections, formed a community development corporation, and are considering a residential land bank program and residential tax abatements.
Berea officials are pursuing several tactics for improving the quality of the City's housing stock. They have instituted home inspections, formed a community development corporation, and are considering a residential land bank program and residential tax abatements.
Labels: Berea, residential
11 January 2007
Tri-City Senior Center petitions
The initiative petitions for the Tri-City Senior Center ballot issues were short 38 signatures in Brook Park and 108 in Berea. Advocates for the Center have 10 days to collect the needed signatures.
The initiative petitions for the Tri-City Senior Center ballot issues were short 38 signatures in Brook Park and 108 in Berea. Advocates for the Center have 10 days to collect the needed signatures.
Labels: Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, seniors
About |
Contact Us |
XML
