Local officials recently celebrated the opening of a 0.4-mile segment of the West Creek Greenway in Parma. The new trail fills a gap in the #CuyahogaGreenways network.

The next ride in the #BikeWithAMayor series is on Saturday, June 6 in Richmond Heights!

Today our friends at GCRTA are launching two new initiatives: fare capping and smart cards, and you can join them at one of three launch parties. Learn more at www.riderta.com/fares/fareca...

There's $3.2 million in #CleanOhio funding available for greenspace conservation projects in Cuyahoga County. The deadline to apply is June 19, and application materials are available on our site.

The first #BikeWithAMayor ride of the year will be in Garfield Heights on Saturday morning. www.garfieldhts.org/345/Bike-wit... Visit countyplanning.us/greenways for the full calendar of events. More will be added as additional communities schedule rides.

The City of Lakewood's tree planting efforts and giveaway program were recently featured on NPR's Marketplace. Check it out below! www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...

The U.S. Census Bureau published 2025 population estimates today, and we compiled the figures for every city, village, and township in Cuyahoga County, as well as for Greater Cleveland counties.

The deadline to submit project applications for the 2026 Community Planning Services Program is just a week away. Applications close on Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m., and all 59 cities, villages, and townships in Cuyahoga County are eligible to participate.

National #BikeToWorkDay is on Wednesday, and there are multiple opportunities in Cuyahoga County for you to participate!

🚲 Join Mayor Jim Petras and other elected officials for a family-friendly ride through Cleveland Heights! 👉 Thursday, June 25 | 6:30pm, Meet at the Cleveland Heights City Hall 👉 Fill out the online RSVP/waiver (www.clevelandheights.gov/1635/Bike-wi...) to let us know you plan to join us.

A @crainscleveland.bsky.social report on the 2026 edition of the Development Trends on TOD Corridors report says that "Transit Oriented Developments brought in a record $324 million in investment to Cuyahoga County in 2025 — the highest figure in seven years." #GiftArticle

Next TOD project planned on Red Line Project to add to record TOD investment neo-trans.blog/2026/05/10/n...

More than $1.5 billion worth of transit-oriented development has been constructed in Cuyahoga County the last seven years—that is the key finding of the 2026 edition of the Development Trends on TOD Corridors report. Learn more at www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...

Our May newsletter covers a lot of ground! Read on to learn about applying for the latest round of the Community Services Planning Program, the #CuyahogaGreenways plan update, the new TOD trends report, the adoption of two plans in East Cleveland, plus much more.

The results of the Valley View Community Survey are now available. We heard from residents and visitors about their visions for the future and are excited to share the findings! www.countyplanning.us/projects/val...

Cuyahoga County breaks ground on new Euclid Beach Connector pathway #NortheastOhio #News

Earlier this year, my office secured $850,000 in federal funding for the Euclid Beach Connector, a new trail expanding lakefront access. Today we celebrated the groundbreaking! Proud to keep delivering for NE Ohio.

Exclusive: Cleveland hires @mvrdv.bsky.social to design new downtown lakefront plan: www.ideastream.org/community/20...

The @crainscleveland.bsky.social Forum explored how leaders in Cleveland and Detroit "are putting effort into increasing tree coverage to reap benefits that go far beyond aesthetics and the environment."

#CelebrateTrails Day is on Saturday, April 25, and you're invited to join us in Pepper Pike for the festivities. @bikecleveland.bsky.social has all the details: www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...

How can we help your community plan for the future? A new round of our Community Planning Services Program is now open, and every city, village, and township in Cuyahoga County is eligible to participate. Apply by May 20.

After years of planning, land deals and initial community input, the long-discussed vision to transform the lakefront around Euclid Beach and Wildwood parks is beginning to unfold – marked by real progress taking shape this year.

Considering applying for a #CleanOhio Greenspace Conservation Program grant, but couldn't attend last week's applicant workshop? We posted a recording of the webinar.

Read our April newsletter to find out the latest about our annual report, the upcoming round of the Community Planning Services Program, the Bedford Master Plan, the Clean Ohio program, and more.

In case you missed it, we published our 2025 Annual Report on Friday. Check it out for a recap of our activities and accomplishments last year.

Our 2025 Annual Report is here! It reflects our emphasis on giving communities the tools to help them grow, and showcases our work in building regional initiatives, modernizing zoning, supporting community growth, and engaging our communities.

City, GCRTA seek Broadway BRT, TOD BRT construction could start in 2030 neo-trans.blog/2026/04/09/g...

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.

The applicant workshop for the new round of the #CleanOhio Greenspace Conservation Program is just a week away. If your community or organization plans to apply for funding, please join us on Friday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Yesterday (3/31), Cuyahoga County, the City of Lakewood, and the City of Rocky River celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Lake-Clifton Connector Project. www.lakewoodoh.gov/lake-clifton-connector

The U.S. Census Bureau published 2025 population estimates for counties and metropolitan areas today. Many counties saw their growth slow or reverse direction in 2025. The Census Bureau says the "shifts were largely due to lower levels of net international migration, which declined nationwide."

Great to see progress on Transit-Oriented Development highlighted by @neotrans.bsky.social! TOD can rebuild corridors, grow our population, support transit ridership, and improve environmental outcomes. Learn more about our work and projects we track at our TOD Navigator.

A new round of the #CleanOhio Greeenspace Conservation Program is underway, and Cuyahoga County has about $3.2 million available to preserve open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors. Applicants are encouraged to attend an online workshop. www.countyplanning.us/cleanohio

Our County 2026 features information about @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health. Here are some key takeaways for each section. www.countyplanning.us/ourcounty

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.

We want to hear your thoughts about Valley View, whether you live there, work there, or just visit. The Master Plan Community Survey is open for just one more week!

If you were subscribed to our newsletter, you would already know that the March issue covers our new Data Book, the Orange Village Wayfinding & Trails Plan, master planning in Bedford and Valley View, and more.

The City of Pepper Pike is preparing to begin construction on the second phase of the Gates Mills Boulevard Trail, which will run from Fairmount Boulevard to Cedar Road.

Haven't had a chance to complete the Bedford Master Plan Community Vision Survey? Never fear! We've extended the deadline for you. Please complete the survey by March 14th. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BedfordVis...

Thank you to Spectrum News 1 Ohio for reporting on our new Data Book.

We're pleased to present a new edition of Our County. This Data Book is the second in a series of documents that provide insights into @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social and its peer counties. It looks at the Cuyahoga County as a whole, comparing it with other urban counties across the Midwest.

Thank you to everyone in Bedford who participated in last night's public meeting. If you couldn't be there and want to weigh in, please complete the community vision survey. Meeting materials are available on our site: www.countyplanning.us/bedford

What could Cleveland do with Burke Lakefront Airport? The city wants your input www.clevescene.com/news/clevela...

Reminder: the public meeting for the Valley View Master Plan begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. We're looking forward to hearing your ideas!

Hey, Bedford residents, please remember to join us on Tuesday for a public meeting about the city's new master plan. www.countyplanning.us/projects/bed...

Looking for a new role where you get to blend grassroots organizing, coalition building, and policy engagement to move street safety projects from concept to construction? We're adding an Advocacy Manager to our team! www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/new...

Cuyahoga County and the City of Lakewood will host a public meeting on Tue., Feb. 24 from 6 to 7 PM at the City Hall Auditorium to discuss the Lake-Clifton Connector project. The meeting will consist of a presentation and a Q&A session. Project webpage: www.lakewoodoh.gov/lake-clifton-connector

Please help us shape the future of Valley View! Join us for an open house for the Valley View Master Plan on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Valley View Community Center. countyplanning.us/valleyview

Construction will soon begin on the final segment of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail, a 1.5-mi. multi-purpose path that will link between Lake Erie and the Towpath. https://0wppP0.short.gy/WkjIMi  Image courtesy Cleveland Metroparks

We're working with the City of Bedford on a new citywide master plan. You can join us at a public meeting to learn more about the plan and provide input. The meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bedford City Hall.