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an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
18 December 2008
West Creek funding
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded a $27,000 grant to the City of Parma from the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund. It will be used for the acquisition of a 2.85-acre riparian site near West Creek.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded a $27,000 grant to the City of Parma from the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund. It will be used for the acquisition of a 2.85-acre riparian site near West Creek.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, grants and appropriations, greenspace, Parma
05 December 2008
Plans proceed for reduced joint fire district
Although the proposed regional fire district has dwindled from seven cities to two, Mayor Zanotti of Parma Heights intends to proceed with the concept. He hopes that Parma and Parma Heights will be ready to implement the plan in January 2010.
Although the proposed regional fire district has dwindled from seven cities to two, Mayor Zanotti of Parma Heights intends to proceed with the concept. He hopes that Parma and Parma Heights will be ready to implement the plan in January 2010.
Labels: Parma, Parma Heights, regionalism
01 December 2008
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
13 November 2008
New Parma VA clinic
The Veterans Administration announced plans to build an outpatient health clinic on the site of the Brookpark Golf Driving Range on Brookpark Road in Parma. Construction of the $7 million, 67,000-square foot building is expected to begin in the spring and end in mid-2010. The Brecksville outpatient clinic will be closed.
The Veterans Administration announced plans to build an outpatient health clinic on the site of the Brookpark Golf Driving Range on Brookpark Road in Parma. Construction of the $7 million, 67,000-square foot building is expected to begin in the spring and end in mid-2010. The Brecksville outpatient clinic will be closed.
Labels: Brecksville, institutional, Parma
03 November 2008
Examples of storefront renovation programs
Crain's Cleveland Business looked at the storefront renovation programs in Cleveland Heights, Gates Mills, and Parma.
Crain's Cleveland Business looked at the storefront renovation programs in Cleveland Heights, Gates Mills, and Parma.
Labels: Cleveland Heights, economic development, Gates Mills, Parma, retail
31 October 2008
Sustainable Design Team recommendations
The AIA Sustainable Design Team's visit to Parma last week culminated in a public meeting where they presented information about their process, the City's assets and challenges, and their suggestions (PDF, 13.2 MB). The team will prepare a final report for the City.
The AIA Sustainable Design Team's visit to Parma last week culminated in a public meeting where they presented information about their process, the City's assets and challenges, and their suggestions (PDF, 13.2 MB). The team will prepare a final report for the City.
Labels: master planning, Parma, sustainability, urban design
24 October 2008
Parma public meetings
The Parma Sun Post reports on the public meetings held earlier this week with the AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team.
The Parma Sun Post reports on the public meetings held earlier this week with the AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team.
Labels: Parma, sustainability, urban design
16 October 2008
Sustainable Design Assessment Team returns
Architects and planners from the AIA's Center for Communities by Design will return to Parma next week for a series of round-table visioning sessions about practical sustainability ideas. The public is invited to participate (PDF) in the focus groups and town hall meetings (MS Word). The Sustainable Design Assessment Team will present their recommendations at a meeting on October 22.
Architects and planners from the AIA's Center for Communities by Design will return to Parma next week for a series of round-table visioning sessions about practical sustainability ideas. The public is invited to participate (PDF) in the focus groups and town hall meetings (MS Word). The Sustainable Design Assessment Team will present their recommendations at a meeting on October 22.
Labels: Parma, sustainability, urban design
Ukranian Village becomes official
Parma City Council adopted the Ukrainian Village concept for a corridor along State Road.
Parma City Council adopted the Ukrainian Village concept for a corridor along State Road.
Labels: Parma
10 October 2008
Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector alignment
The partners working on the proposed Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector hope to select a preferred alignment next month. About 100 residents attended an August public meeting about the trail.
The partners working on the proposed Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector hope to select a preferred alignment next month. About 100 residents attended an August public meeting about the trail.
Labels: alternative transportation, Brooklyn, Cleveland west side, Parma
27 August 2008
Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector Plan
Several potential routes have been identified for the planned Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector, and residents are invited to provide input about the proposals at a public meeting this evening in Brooklyn City Hall. The greenway would link the Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek and Brookside Reservations by running through Parma, Brooklyn, and Cleveland.
Several potential routes have been identified for the planned Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector, and residents are invited to provide input about the proposals at a public meeting this evening in Brooklyn City Hall. The greenway would link the Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek and Brookside Reservations by running through Parma, Brooklyn, and Cleveland.
Labels: alternative transportation, Brooklyn, Cleveland west side, events, Parma
30 June 2008
AIA team tours Parma
Members of an AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team visited Parma last week to learn more about the City. Earlier this year, Parma was selected as one of ten cities to receive technical assistance. The team will return in October to share their recommendations.
Members of an AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team visited Parma last week to learn more about the City. Earlier this year, Parma was selected as one of ten cities to receive technical assistance. The team will return in October to share their recommendations.
Labels: Parma, sustainability, urban design
22 May 2008
Parma 2.0
In a class called "Parma 2.0: Re-thinking the Suburb", 15 Kent State graduate architecture students envisioned creative ways of remaking the aging inner-ring suburb. Their projects are on display at Parmatown Mall.
(via ClevelandDesignCity)
In a class called "Parma 2.0: Re-thinking the Suburb", 15 Kent State graduate architecture students envisioned creative ways of remaking the aging inner-ring suburb. Their projects are on display at Parmatown Mall.
(via ClevelandDesignCity)
Labels: Parma, urban design
21 April 2008
Parma picked for SDAT assistance
The City of Parma was one of ten cities selected by the American Institute of Architects to receive technical assistance under the Sustainable Design Assessment Team program in 2008. The City intends to develop a sustainability plan.
(via Blog on the City)
The City of Parma was one of ten cities selected by the American Institute of Architects to receive technical assistance under the Sustainable Design Assessment Team program in 2008. The City intends to develop a sustainability plan.
(via Blog on the City)
Labels: Parma, sustainability
11 April 2008
Parma's Ukranian Village
Parma officials decided to invest at least $240,000 over the next three years to draw attention to the Ukrainian Village that has emerged along State Road.
Parma officials decided to invest at least $240,000 over the next three years to draw attention to the Ukrainian Village that has emerged along State Road.
Labels: demographics, Parma
28 March 2008
West Creek Confluence Project
Work on the West Creek Confluence Project in Independence is scheduled to begin this summer, and the restoration of the site should be completed by 2010. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is also involved in several related projects in Parma and Brooklyn Heights.
Work on the West Creek Confluence Project in Independence is scheduled to begin this summer, and the restoration of the site should be completed by 2010. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is also involved in several related projects in Parma and Brooklyn Heights.
Labels: Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga River watershed, greenspace, Independence, Parma
25 March 2008
Parma to research Ukrainian Village
The City of Parma will study the concept of creating a Ukrainian Village along State Road between Brookpark Road and Grantwood Avenue.
The City of Parma will study the concept of creating a Ukrainian Village along State Road between Brookpark Road and Grantwood Avenue.
Labels: Parma
14 March 2008
Day Drive plans
Consultants for the City of Parma presented six options for improving the Day Drive corridor near Parmatown Mall.
Consultants for the City of Parma presented six options for improving the Day Drive corridor near Parmatown Mall.
Labels: Parma, roads and highways, urban design
07 March 2008
Editorials on urban issues
A Plain Dealer editorial says that the Strickland administration "must commit the resources to back up its rhetoric about urban areas," and in a second editorial, says that Parma would be wise to enact a proposed assessment to maintain the City's infrastructure.
A Plain Dealer editorial says that the Strickland administration "must commit the resources to back up its rhetoric about urban areas," and in a second editorial, says that Parma would be wise to enact a proposed assessment to maintain the City's infrastructure.
08 February 2008
Day Drive Corridor Enhancement Study
The City of Parma will host a public meeting on February 14 as part of the Day Drive Corridor Enhancement Study.
The City of Parma will host a public meeting on February 14 as part of the Day Drive Corridor Enhancement Study.
Labels: events, Parma, urban design
04 December 2007
West Creek Reservation enlarged
The West Creek Preservation Committee recently purchased five acres of forested land off of Parkhaven Drive in Parma. The area will be leased to the Cleveland Metroparks and used to expand the West Creek Reservation.
The West Creek Preservation Committee recently purchased five acres of forested land off of Parkhaven Drive in Parma. The area will be leased to the Cleveland Metroparks and used to expand the West Creek Reservation.
Labels: greenspace, Parma
20 November 2007
Retail redevelopment in Parma
The City of Parma is working to redevelop vacant retail properties, including the planned construction of a new Giant Eagle on the site of former Tops and Circuit City stores on Day Drive.
The City of Parma is working to redevelop vacant retail properties, including the planned construction of a new Giant Eagle on the site of former Tops and Circuit City stores on Day Drive.
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
24 August 2007
More trail news
Brooklyn officials obtained a $60,000 TLCI grant to help pay for a feasibility study for a three mile extension of the Big Creek greenway trail. In Middleburg Heights, work on the Lake to Lake All Purpose Trail will begin in September. The trail will link Lake Abram to Lake Isaac. In Shaker Heights, construction of the Shaker Boulevard median trail started earlier this week.
Brooklyn officials obtained a $60,000 TLCI grant to help pay for a feasibility study for a three mile extension of the Big Creek greenway trail. In Middleburg Heights, work on the Lake to Lake All Purpose Trail will begin in September. The trail will link Lake Abram to Lake Isaac. In Shaker Heights, construction of the Shaker Boulevard median trail started earlier this week.
Labels: alternative transportation, Brooklyn, Cleveland west side, grants and appropriations, Middleburg Heights, Parma, Shaker Heights
20 July 2007
Trail updates
In multipurpose trail news:
In multipurpose trail news:
- Cleveland Councilman Brian Cummins says the construction of the Treadway Greenway Connector trail could be completed as soon as the end of fall.
- At a meeting last week, consultants presented plans for a trail through the West Creek Greenway that would link Brooklyn Heights, Independence, Parma and Seven Hills with the West Creek Reservation and the Towpath Trail. A pair of public meetings will be held early next month.
- In Shaker Heights, City Council is scheduled to vote on the planned Shaker Boulevard median trail on Monday.
Labels: alternative transportation, Brooklyn Heights, Cleveland west side, greenspace, Independence, Parma, Seven Hills, Shaker Heights
Census Bureau overstating population loss?
Mayor DePiero of Parma feels that the Census Bureau population estimates overstate the City's loss of population.
Mayor DePiero of Parma feels that the Census Bureau population estimates overstate the City's loss of population.
Labels: demographics, Parma, Parma Heights, Seven Hills
11 July 2007
West Creek Greenway alignment plan
The West Creek Greenway alignment plan will be unveiled at a meeting today in Parma.
The West Creek Greenway alignment plan will be unveiled at a meeting today in Parma.
Labels: alternative transportation, greenspace, Parma
29 June 2007
West Creek news
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District committed $3 million for the construction of the planned Watershed Stewardship Center at the Cleveland Metroparks West Creek Reservation in Parma. Meanwhile, the City of Independence purchased the former Seaman's Furniture Warehouse at the confluence of West Creek and the Cuyahoga River. The structures on the 10 acre property will be demolished and the site will be used for parkland, open space, riparian restoration, and flood control.
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District committed $3 million for the construction of the planned Watershed Stewardship Center at the Cleveland Metroparks West Creek Reservation in Parma. Meanwhile, the City of Independence purchased the former Seaman's Furniture Warehouse at the confluence of West Creek and the Cuyahoga River. The structures on the 10 acre property will be demolished and the site will be used for parkland, open space, riparian restoration, and flood control.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, greenspace, Independence, Parma
11 May 2007
Brooklyn to lead trail planning effort
The City of Brooklyn will apply for a $75,000 TLCI grant to conduct an alignment study for a proposed trail linking the Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek and Brookside Reservations.
The City of Brooklyn will apply for a $75,000 TLCI grant to conduct an alignment study for a proposed trail linking the Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek and Brookside Reservations.
Labels: alternative transportation, Brooklyn, Cleveland west side, grants and appropriations, Parma
20 April 2007
Henninger House gets grant
The West Creek Preservation Committee and the City of Parma received a $15,000 grant from the Ohio Historical Society for the continued restoration of the historic Henninger House on Broadview Road.
The West Creek Preservation Committee and the City of Parma received a $15,000 grant from the Ohio Historical Society for the continued restoration of the historic Henninger House on Broadview Road.
Labels: grants and appropriations, historic preservation, Parma
23 February 2007
Parma Peace Palace plans presented
Last week, representatives from the Global Country of World Peace unveiled plans for a $7 million "Peace Palace" at the intersection of Huffman and Stumph Roads in Parma. The site is currently zoned for retail.
Last week, representatives from the Global Country of World Peace unveiled plans for a $7 million "Peace Palace" at the intersection of Huffman and Stumph Roads in Parma. The site is currently zoned for retail.
Labels: institutional, Parma
29 January 2007
Tax abatement decisions
A Plain Dealer editorial urges Cleveland City Council to maintain its current tax abatement rules. Meanwhile, officials in Parma are trying to obtain financial compensation from a company that reneged on a tax abatement agreement by closing.
A Plain Dealer editorial urges Cleveland City Council to maintain its current tax abatement rules. Meanwhile, officials in Parma are trying to obtain financial compensation from a company that reneged on a tax abatement agreement by closing.
Labels: Cleveland, Parma, tax policy
08 January 2007
Peace Palace plans perturb people
Some people in Northeast Ohio are leery of Maharishi's plans to build Peace Palaces in Brecksville, Mayfield Heights, Parma, and Strongsville because of poor experiences with properties he formerly owned in North Randall and Avon Lake.
Some people in Northeast Ohio are leery of Maharishi's plans to build Peace Palaces in Brecksville, Mayfield Heights, Parma, and Strongsville because of poor experiences with properties he formerly owned in North Randall and Avon Lake.
Labels: Brecksville, institutional, Mayfield Heights, Parma, Strongsville
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