Please help us understand how the Towpath Trail is being used and what is needed to make it a stronger regional and national destination. Everyone who completes the Towpath Trail rider survey before it closes on Friday can enter their name into a drawing for great prizes.

Have you cycled on the Towpath Trail? Share your thoughts to help make it better! @thisiscle.bsky.social is surveying cyclists who have completed a ride on the Towpath Trail. The survey takes about 10 minutes, responses are anonymous, and respondents can enter a drawing for a chance to win a prize.

If you use the trails in Orange Village and have 10 minutes to spare, we want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts through the Orange Village Wayfinding and Trails Survey. The survey deadline has been extended to October 31.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is holding a second round of public meetings for Access Ohio 2050, the state's long-range transportation plan.

Researchers at the Holden Arboretum are inoculating trees planted through the @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Program with mycorrhizal fungi to learn if improves survival rates.

Been meaning to complete the Brooklyn Community-Wide Survey, but haven't had a chance to respond yet? You're in luck: the survey deadline has been extended until October 31.

Mayor Kline of Orange Village: "There is a survey that’s out now that we hope people will take, so that we can develop this wayfinding system both appropriately and efficiently." www.surveymonkey.com/r/OrangeWayf...

Our October newsletter is full of, uh… well, news. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss an issue,

Applications are in for the current round of state infrastructure funding in Cuyahoga County. We received 27 requests for grants and loans to fund road and bridge improvements and water and wastewater infrastructure.

Register by 10/10 to join us in Cleveland for the TrailNation Summit! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event that will bring together experts and advocates who are working to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks. Register now: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...

Tonight's Bike With A Mayor event has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for details regarding rescheduling.

Join Mayor George, members of Lakewood City Council, and Bike Lakewood on a ride in our community on Oct. 7, 6 PM beginning at Kauffman Park. Residents of all ages are invited. Learn more and find the ride route here: www.bikecleveland.org/bike-lkwd/la...

We'll present the results of the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study to Garfield Heights City Council on October 27, and you're invited to join us. The complete document is available at countyplanning.us/turneyroad .

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Policy Committee will meet on Thursday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.

If you’ve been watching Apple TV’s Platonic, then you have likely heard the term “ADU” a number of times. While this Midwest urban planner was very excited to hear a timely reference to accessory dwelling units, others may be wondering, what's an ADU? www.greaterohio.org/blog/2025/9/...

The City of Brooklyn accomplished so many of the goals of their 2020 Master Plan that we're returning to help update the plan. You can help by completing the community-wide survey.

We're partnering with Orange Village to reimage its trail system and develop plans for new wayfinding signage! Visit countyplanning.us/OrangeWayfinding to learn about the plan and take the survey before October 24th.

Did you know that the City of Brooklyn has a podcast? Brooklyn Ohio Today is hosted by Mayor Van Kirk, and our Micah Stryker and Laura Mendez Ortiz recently appeared on the podcast to discuss the new Brooklyn Master Plan Update.

We've begun work on the Brooklyn Master Plan Update, which will build upon the successes of the city's 2020 Master Plan.

There are 12 days left to submit your response to the Public Art Master Plan survey. The The survey seeks to understand how residents, businesses, visitors, artists, and more feel about our public art program and exhibits throughout the city. www.surveymonkey.com/r/lakewoodpu...

On Sept 9, @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social held an informational webinar for the new #CuyahogaTOD Loan Program, and a recording can be found on the Department of Development's TOD program page. Preliminary submittals are due by Sept 29 and questions should be directed to [email protected].

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! We're pleased to share that our Laura Mendez Ortiz was selected for the 2025 cohort of 100+ Latinos Cleveland Must Know. www.ammore.us/2025

Bedford is updating its Master Plan! We want to know your thoughts on the City today and vision for its future—visit countyplanning.us/bedford to take the intro survey by September 30th and check back often for more chances to provide input.

Join us in Cleveland for the #TrailNation Summit, Oct. 27-29! At this one-of-a-kind event, participants will gain skills, relationships and tools to advance and accelerate the development of trail networks. Learn more + register by Oct. 10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...

Hey, @lakewoodoh.gov residents, have you completed the Lakewood Public Arts Master Plan Survey yet? The survey will close in two short weeks, and we need your input. www.surveymonkey.com/r/LakewoodPu...

🙋‍♀️ Take this survey to help shape potential updates to the zoning codes around Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)! 👉 Survey Link: fs7.formsite.com/publicrelati...

On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau published 2024 1-year #ACSdata. This release includes a new table covering monthly HOA and condo fees. For a national perspective, see this Census Bureau story, and see the chart for a look at the local numbers. www.census.gov/library/stor...

The City of Highland Heights will hold its' #BikeWithAMayor ride on Saturday at 9:00. 🚴 Join Mayor Brunello to explore neighborhoods, share your thoughts, and meet neighbors. www.highlandhts.com/Calendar.asp...

Register for the #TrailNation Summit to join us for the only conference dedicated to connecting our nation’s trail networks. Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of keynotes! Register by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/... *13 AICP CM credits for eligible planners

Last year, we published our first active transportation (AT) guide, providing tips for implementing an AT project, funding sources & technical assistance programs. We are excited to share How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Vol 2 www.greaterohio.org/publications...

Don't forget that Richmond Heights's #BikeWithAMayor ride is on Saturday morning. Hope to see you there!

Hey, @lakewoodoh.gov residents—we want to know how you feel about the city's public art. Take the survey today!

If you were subscribed to our newsletter, you could've seen this yesterday. 📬 The September newsletter covers the new #CuyahogaTOD Loan Program, zoning changes for the City of South Euclid, the adoption of a streetscape and business revitalization plan in Richmond Heights, and more.

On Saturday, @lakewoodoh.gov will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new entrance at Madison Park. Creating the entrance was one of the recommendations identified in the Madison Park Master Plan.

Meet the little-known county commission that makes sure monuments like the Superman Tribute Plaza (and 30+ others) are preserved for generations.

Thank you to @crainscleveland.bsky.social for highlighting the history and successes of the #FirstSuburbsHousing initiative.

County offers loans to build near transit TOD program to boost accessible housing, jobs neo-trans.blog/2025/08/26/c...

We are excited to work with @countyplanning.us on a citywide Public Art Master Plan. Our first step is understanding how residents, businesses, visitors, artists, and more feel about our public art program throughout the city. Survey closes Sept. 30th! www.surveymonkey.com/r/lakewoodpu...

The @cityofcleveland.bsky.social eland, in partnership with ICLEI USA ClearPath 2.0 is excited to launch the new interactive Climate Action Plan Dashboard! 🏙️🌍Track emissions & 160+ actions 🔗 Explore: clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/of... ▶️ Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec20...

We're excited to begin work on a new project with @lakewoodoh.gov: the Lakewood Public Art Master Plan. As we get started, we want know how you feel about the existing public art in Lakewood. Please take five minutes to complete the Lakewood Public Arts Master Plan Survey.

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m. Here's the agenda.

The #BikeWithAMayor series continues with two rides in August. Join local leaders for an all-ages-and-abilities ride, where you can learn about active transportation investments and discuss opportunities for additional improvements. Garfield Heights: Saturday, August 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Our August newsletter features information about the Evolving Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan in Maple Heights, the new Data Book Viewer, a new round of planning projects now underway, and more. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an issue.

Next lakefront trail extension to start in January New section to double length of nearby trail neo-trans.blog/2025/07/28/n...

Planning to apply for funding from the state infrastructure programs for your Cuyahoga County community, but couldn't attend last week's applicant workshop? We posted the recording for you.

As details for the TrailNation Summit come together, we couldn’t wait to share some of the incredible speakers who will join us in Cleveland, Oct. 27-29! Get to know the speakers + register for the summit: rtc.li/trailnation-...

We recently launched the TOD Navigator, an interactive platform for tracking Transit-Oriented Development in Cuyahoga County. You can use it to find information about #CuyahogaTOD developments, plans, zoning changes, and infrastructure projects. www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...

The District One Natural Resources Assistance Council received four funding requests in the current round of the #CleanOhio program. Two are for greenspace acquisition projects and two are for riparian corridor projects. Total amount requested: $7.5 million Total amount available: $3.5 million

We recently completed work on the Evolving Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan, and the document was accepted by Maple Heights City Council. Thank you to all of our community partners and to everyone who contributed to the plan.

As a part of the City's continuing traffic safety efforts, bike lanes at the Hilliard-Madison intersection have been painted green to highlight potential conflict areas between vehicles and cyclists. The green markings show the spaces designated for each type of transportation.