CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
01 December 2008
Inner-ring housing strategies
Euclid officials plan to use the City's funds from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program to identify, purchase, and demolish 74 foreclosed homes. The City of Brook Park will begin participating in a program that will allow it to take ownership of abandoned homes.
Euclid officials plan to use the City's funds from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program to identify, purchase, and demolish 74 foreclosed homes. The City of Brook Park will begin participating in a program that will allow it to take ownership of abandoned homes.
Labels: Brook Park, Euclid, residential
Regional fire district proposal shrinks
The proposed seven-city joint fire district is down to two communities now that Brook Park has pulled out of the the study. The Cities of Parma and Parma Heights are the only remaining participants.
The proposed seven-city joint fire district is down to two communities now that Brook Park has pulled out of the the study. The Cities of Parma and Parma Heights are the only remaining participants.
Labels: Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Parma, Parma Heights, regionalism
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
09 September 2008
Joint fire discrict discussions
Brook Park City Council has begun discussing the proposed seven city regional fire district. Some members appear to favor a more modest regional dispatching center as an alternative.
Brook Park City Council has begun discussing the proposed seven city regional fire district. Some members appear to favor a more modest regional dispatching center as an alternative.
Labels: Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, regionalism
06 August 2008
Ford to pay Ohio EPA penalty
Ford agreed to pay a $1.4 million fine for failing to upgrade pollution control equipment at its Cleveland Casting Plant in Brook Park. When the company announced plans to close the plant last year, it stopped work on new furnaces and supporting emissions controls needed to comply with air pollution regulations.
Ford agreed to pay a $1.4 million fine for failing to upgrade pollution control equipment at its Cleveland Casting Plant in Brook Park. When the company announced plans to close the plant last year, it stopped work on new furnaces and supporting emissions controls needed to comply with air pollution regulations.
Labels: air, Brook Park, industrial
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
16 June 2008
NASA Glenn begins campus redesign
NASA Glenn officials are reviewing 11 proposals for a new 90,000 square foot central office building. They expect to award the design contract for the $28 million building by August. It's scheduled to open in early 2012. The construction is part of a $150 million redesign of the NASA campus.
NASA Glenn officials are reviewing 11 proposals for a new 90,000 square foot central office building. They expect to award the design contract for the $28 million building by August. It's scheduled to open in early 2012. The construction is part of a $150 million redesign of the NASA campus.
Labels: Brook Park, Cleveland west side, office
30 May 2008
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
09 May 2008
Hopkins expansion curtailed
Because of challenges facing the airline industry, Continental Airlines is scaling back and postponing parts of the $50 million Cleveland Hopkins expansion it announced last fall.
Because of challenges facing the airline industry, Continental Airlines is scaling back and postponing parts of the $50 million Cleveland Hopkins expansion it announced last fall.
Labels: airport, Brook Park, Cleveland west side
11 April 2008
Brook Park quiet zone work starts
Construction of the railroad quiet zone project in Brook Park began earlier this month. Phase one construction is scheduled to end in May.
Construction of the railroad quiet zone project in Brook Park began earlier this month. Phase one construction is scheduled to end in May.
Labels: Brook Park, rail
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
NASA Glenn brownfield cleanup
The Ohio EPA has selected a preferred plan for cleaning up contaminated soils in the central-west portion of NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park. A public meeting will be held on April 14.
The Ohio EPA has selected a preferred plan for cleaning up contaminated soils in the central-west portion of NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park. A public meeting will be held on April 14.
Labels: Brook Park, institutional, land
Snow and Engle redesign
In a study funded by a 2005 TLCI grant, eight alternatives were identified for reconfiguring the intersection of Snow and Engle Roads in Brook Park. The proposals call for improving the intersection's safety and efficiency, while simultaneously freeing land for redevelopment.
In a study funded by a 2005 TLCI grant, eight alternatives were identified for reconfiguring the intersection of Snow and Engle Roads in Brook Park. The proposals call for improving the intersection's safety and efficiency, while simultaneously freeing land for redevelopment.
Labels: Brook Park, roads and highways
15 February 2008
Brook Park quiet zone construction to begin this spring
Brook Park officials anticipate that work on the City's railroad quiet zone project will begin in April. The City is also waiting for CSX to sign permits that will permit the construction of a railway underpass on Snow Road.
Brook Park officials anticipate that work on the City's railroad quiet zone project will begin in April. The City is also waiting for CSX to sign permits that will permit the construction of a railway underpass on Snow Road.
Labels: Brook Park, rail
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
11 January 2008
Brook Park flooding concerns
Brook Park officials say that they are cooperating to develop a plan for easing flooding concerns.
Brook Park officials say that they are cooperating to develop a plan for easing flooding concerns.
Labels: Brook Park, Cuyahoga River watershed, Rocky River watershed
04 January 2008
Progress on Brook Park quiet zones
CSX and the City of Brook Park recently signed a construction agreement for the City's planned railroad quiet zones. Brook Park officials hope the City will become the first in Ohio to establish quiet zones.
CSX and the City of Brook Park recently signed a construction agreement for the City's planned railroad quiet zones. Brook Park officials hope the City will become the first in Ohio to establish quiet zones.
Labels: Brook Park, rail
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
11 September 2007
Feds approve $150 million NASA Glenn redesign
NASA has approved the $150 million redesign of the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority will be the master developer overseeing the 20-year program that will transform the facility.
NASA has approved the $150 million redesign of the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority will be the master developer overseeing the 20-year program that will transform the facility.
Labels: Brook Park, Cleveland west side, economic development, Fairview Park, master planning
07 September 2007
Big Creek Watershed Management Plan
With funding in place, work on the first phase of the Big Creek Watershed Management Plan is beginning. It's expected to continue through spring 2008.
With funding in place, work on the first phase of the Big Creek Watershed Management Plan is beginning. It's expected to continue through spring 2008.
Labels: Brook Park, Brooklyn, Cleveland west side, Cuyahoga River watershed, greenspace, master planning, Parma, Parma Heights
10 August 2007
NASA Glenn and Port Authority to work together
NASA Glenn Research Center and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority reached a memorandum of understanding for the development of a land use plan for the 350 acre NASA campus.
NASA Glenn Research Center and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority reached a memorandum of understanding for the development of a land use plan for the 350 acre NASA campus.
Labels: Brook Park, Cleveland west side, economic development, Fairview Park, master planning
06 July 2007
Brook Park deals with foreclosures
The City of Brook Park is caring for abandoned and foreclosed homes by hiring a contractor to mow the lawns at some of the community's 30 abandoned houses and the 180 homes in foreclosure.
The City of Brook Park is caring for abandoned and foreclosed homes by hiring a contractor to mow the lawns at some of the community's 30 abandoned houses and the 180 homes in foreclosure.
Labels: Brook Park, finance, residential
29 June 2007
Brook Park quiet zone plans
While the process has been slow, Brook Park officials continue to seek approval of the City's plans to establish railroad quiet zones.
While the process has been slow, Brook Park officials continue to seek approval of the City's plans to establish railroad quiet zones.
Labels: Brook Park, rail
01 June 2007
Softball World to move
Softball World will move from its 25 acre site on West 130th Street in Brook Park to a larger site in North Ridgeville next year.
Softball World will move from its 25 acre site on West 130th Street in Brook Park to a larger site in North Ridgeville next year.
Labels: Brook Park, greenspace, Lorain County, urban sprawl
25 May 2007
Hopkins expansion news
The City of Cleveland has exhausted the $36 million budgeted for phase one of the Home Acquisition Program for the planned expansion of Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The Brook Park houses in zones one through four were purchased, but zones five and six were shifted to phase two.
Continental Airlines also announced that they may expand one of their three U.S. hubs. The Ohio House earmarked $1.5 million for a $45 million Hopkins expansion, and the state awarded the airline a $900,000 grant to help pay for new equipment and machinery. Continental would cover most of the remaining expenses.
The City of Cleveland has exhausted the $36 million budgeted for phase one of the Home Acquisition Program for the planned expansion of Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The Brook Park houses in zones one through four were purchased, but zones five and six were shifted to phase two.
Continental Airlines also announced that they may expand one of their three U.S. hubs. The Ohio House earmarked $1.5 million for a $45 million Hopkins expansion, and the state awarded the airline a $900,000 grant to help pay for new equipment and machinery. Continental would cover most of the remaining expenses.
Labels: airport, Brook Park, Cleveland west side, grants and appropriations
11 May 2007
Cleveland Casting plant and pollution credits
Ford's decision to close the Cleveland Casting plant in Brook Park will result in the loss of 1,200 jobs in 2009, but it also may offer economic development opportunities. The plant is the third-largest emitter of volatile organic compounds in Greater Cleveland, and Ford can sell the plant's pollution rights. Former Ohio EPA Director Joesph Koncelik wants the agency to establish an emissions trading program.
Ford's decision to close the Cleveland Casting plant in Brook Park will result in the loss of 1,200 jobs in 2009, but it also may offer economic development opportunities. The plant is the third-largest emitter of volatile organic compounds in Greater Cleveland, and Ford can sell the plant's pollution rights. Former Ohio EPA Director Joesph Koncelik wants the agency to establish an emissions trading program.
Labels: air, Brook Park, economic development, Greater Cleveland
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
Aviation consultants agree with Hopkins runway plan
Aviation experts support the decision of Cleveland Hopkins officials to not lengthen a runway for nonstop flights to Asia. "Cleveland itself is not going to be an Asian gateway. You just don't have the horsepower. If you don't need it, don't spend it."
Aviation experts support the decision of Cleveland Hopkins officials to not lengthen a runway for nonstop flights to Asia. "Cleveland itself is not going to be an Asian gateway. You just don't have the horsepower. If you don't need it, don't spend it."
Labels: airport, Brook Park, Cleveland west side
07 May 2007
Hopkins runway extension indefinitely delayed
Plans to extend a runway at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to accommodate service to the Pacific Rim have been indefinitely delayed. Instead of extending the runway to 11,250 feet, it will be lengthened to 10,000 feet and an intersection with a smaller runway will be eliminated.
Plans to extend a runway at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to accommodate service to the Pacific Rim have been indefinitely delayed. Instead of extending the runway to 11,250 feet, it will be lengthened to 10,000 feet and an intersection with a smaller runway will be eliminated.
Labels: airport, Brook Park, Cleveland west side
04 May 2007
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
26 March 2007
NASA Glenn redevelopment plan update
Earlier this month, officials at NASA Glenn Research Center submitted a master plan that involves consolidating its central campus, growing its western campus, and increasing visibility and access to its northern campus. NASA leadership is expected to make a decision on the plan by this summer.
Earlier this month, officials at NASA Glenn Research Center submitted a master plan that involves consolidating its central campus, growing its western campus, and increasing visibility and access to its northern campus. NASA leadership is expected to make a decision on the plan by this summer.
Labels: Brook Park, Fairview Park, institutional, master planning
16 February 2007
NASA Glenn master plan details
Today's Plain Dealer provides additional details about the new master plan for NASA Glenn Research Center. If approved by NASA, work could begin in 2009 and continue for 20 years.
Today's Plain Dealer provides additional details about the new master plan for NASA Glenn Research Center. If approved by NASA, work could begin in 2009 and continue for 20 years.
Labels: Brook Park, Fairview Park, institutional, master planning
02 February 2007
NASA Glenn Center Master Plan
NASA unveiled a new master plan for Glenn Research Center. It calls for new office buildings, an auditorium and conference area, a public outreach district, and "a campus center that would function as downtown Glenn." The public outreach area, which will feature a new Aerospace Education Center, will be built on the site of the Center's two buildings in Fairview Park.
NASA unveiled a new master plan for Glenn Research Center. It calls for new office buildings, an auditorium and conference area, a public outreach district, and "a campus center that would function as downtown Glenn." The public outreach area, which will feature a new Aerospace Education Center, will be built on the site of the Center's two buildings in Fairview Park.
Labels: Brook Park, Fairview Park, institutional, master planning
29 January 2007
Ghost town in Brook Park
Although the planned expansion of Cleveland Hopkins Airport has yet to begin, the Brook Park neighborhood on the site of the expansion area is mostly empty today. Cleveland officials pledge to continue the $36 million residential buyout program.
Although the planned expansion of Cleveland Hopkins Airport has yet to begin, the Brook Park neighborhood on the site of the expansion area is mostly empty today. Cleveland officials pledge to continue the $36 million residential buyout program.
Labels: airport, Brook Park, Cleveland west side
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
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
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