CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
09 September 2008
Two residents who live near John Carroll University proposed a study intended to quantify the economic benefits of the neighborhood surrounding the campus.
Labels: economic development, institutional, residential, University Heights
25 July 2008
Senator Brown's office estimates that the housing stimulus bill passed by the U.S. House on Wednesday will provide approximately $58 million for neighborhood stabilization in 17 Northeast Ohio counties.
Labels: grants and appropriations, Greater Cleveland, University Heights
18 July 2008
The Sun Press examined the causes of population declines in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and University Heights and how leaders have reacted to the changes.
Labels: Cleveland Heights, demographics, Shaker Heights, University Heights, urban sprawl
03 June 2008
The new issue of the Heights Observer includes a look at the Severance Center area, an essay on the prospects of a Cleveland Heights-University Heights merger, and more details about the transportation and streetscape planning process in the Cedar-Fairmount district. The City of Cleveland Heights is currently conducting a stakeholder survey.
Labels: Cleveland Heights, master planning, regionalism, University Heights, urban design
02 May 2008
The University Square shopping center in University Heights has not performed up to expectations, both financially and physically. It has never been fully leased, and cracks in its garage support beams were discovered in March.
Labels: retail, University Heights
25 April 2008
John Carroll University officials presented their new campus master plan to University Heights City Council on Monday. The University is interested in expanding its footprint in order to provide additional athletic fields, residence halls, and surface parking.
Labels: institutional, master planning, Shaker Heights, University Heights
21 March 2008
A proposal prepared by neighbors of John Carroll University says that when the University purchases houses near its campus, it creates a loss of municipal income tax revenue. Meanwhile, a study done for the University by CSU's Center for Economic Development says that JCU had a $115.8 million economic impact on Greater Cleveland over a recent one-year period.
Labels: economic development, institutional, University Heights
07 March 2008
Neighbors of John Carroll University in University Heights and Shaker Heights are concerned about the institution's plans for growth. The University intends to unveil its new master plan in May.
Labels: institutional, master planning, Shaker Heights, University Heights
28 February 2008
The Fairmount Area Neighborhood Association presented a petition to Shaker Heights City Council. The petition notes their concerns about "gradual degradation of the Fairmount Circle area over the past 20 years and a lack of appropriate planning and oversight". Residents are particularly troubled by the behavior of John Carroll University students in off-campus housing.
Labels: Shaker Heights, University Heights
01 February 2008
Mayor Welo of South Euclid is optimistic about the future of the Hillcrest Heights Area Recreation Council, and hopes to obtain federal or state funding for the proposed regional recreation center.
Labels: institutional, regionalism, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
21 December 2007
Last month, John Carroll University held three neighborhood meetings about the campus master plan at the homes of nearby residents. University officials expect the plan to be finalized in spring 2008.
Labels: institutional, master planning, University Heights
04 December 2007
University Heights officials say that John Carroll University's decision to rent houses it owns solely to students is not consistent with the properties' current residential zoning.
Labels: institutional, residential, University Heights, zoning
19 November 2007
The South Euclid-Lyndhurst Board of Education decided to not join the Hillcrest Heights Area Recreation Council "at this time", instead choosing to concentrate on passing an operating levy in March.
Labels: institutional, Lyndhurst, regionalism, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
28 September 2007
The master planning process for John Carroll University is taking longer than expected. Sasaki Associates is preparing the plan and is currently gathering information. Representatives from the University and Sasaki are scheduled to meet with community leaders next month and plan to hold a community meeting in late November or early December.
Labels: institutional, master planning, University Heights
21 September 2007
Fuchs Mizrachi School will move from University Heights to a 10 acre site on Shaker Boulevard in Beachwood. Beachwood City Council approved preliminary site plans for the new school.
Labels: Beachwood, institutional, University Heights
18 September 2007
Mayor Welo assured South Euclid residents that the Hillcrest Heights Area Recreation Council will not build a proposed recreation center if they are unable to align grant funding.
Labels: institutional, Lyndhurst, residential, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
07 September 2007
Mayor Welo of South Euclid offered to personally pay the startup fees for the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District's entry into the Hillcrest Heights Area Recreation Council. This fall, the mayors of Richmond Heights, South Euclid, and University Heights will meet with Rep. Stephanie Tubbs-Jones to discuss funding sources. They hope to build a new recreation center without the use of local tax dollars.
Labels: institutional, Lyndhurst, regionalism, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
31 August 2007
Financial concerns may prevent the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District from joining the Hillcrest Heights Area Recreation Council. The Cities of Richmond Heights, South Euclid, and University Heights have agreed to establish the council of governments.
Labels: Lyndhurst, regionalism, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
19 June 2007
In the second installment of their "A Region Uniting?" series, the Plain Dealer looked at the potential for merging suburban communities in Greater Cleveland. They used Cleveland Heights and University Heights as an example, and compared the demographics of their proposed mergers with existing cities.
Labels: Cleveland Heights, Greater Cleveland, regionalism, University Heights
15 June 2007
On June 25, South Euclid City Council is expected to vote on a proposal to create a council of governments with Richmond Heights, University Heights, and the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Board of Education to study the feasibility of a regional recreation center. University Heights passed similar legislation on June 4, while Lyndhurst leaders reiterated that they were not interested in participating.
Labels: Lyndhurst, regionalism, Richmond Heights, South Euclid, University Heights
22 January 2007
In the wake of a recent rash of burglaries, University Heights leaders and residents are reactivating the City's dormant neighborhood watch program.
Labels: University Heights
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