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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 4d

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.

Towpath Trail Rider Survey 2025

Your responses will help us understand the experience of cyclists of the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, where there are opportunities, and how to attract more visitors to our region.

survey.alchemer.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 8d

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.

Orange Village Wayfinding and Trails Survey

Share your thoughts about Orange Village's trails and wayfinding signage!

www.surveymonkey.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 16d

The Cleveland meeting will be on October 22 at Tri C's Jerry Sue Thornton Center.

Stakeholder workshop, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (registration required): lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/24041...

Public open house, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 16d

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

Access Ohio 2050

Ohio's long-range transportation plan, Access Ohio 2050 is being developed to meet the future needs of the traveling public.

www.transportation.ohio.gov

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 17d

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.

Holden scientists hope a pinch of forest dirt can help Cleveland trees thrive

Researchers at Holden Arboretum have taken fungi from forest soil and sprinkling them around trees in nutrient-deficient city soil.

www.cleveland.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 18d

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.

2025 BROOKLYN MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Take the survey today! Your involvement is important to inform the Master Plan Update and guide City priorities. The survey will remain open until October 17, 2025

www.surveymonkey.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 21d

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...

Orange seeks input on wayfinding system to connect village parks with Metroparks

Orange officials are seeking input from both residents and non-residents on a wayfinding system that is being developed to navigate and connect the village’s parks with the Cleveland Metroparks.

www.cleveland.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 21d

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

October 2025 County Planning Newsletter

News and updates from the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission • Tracking Progress in Brooklyn County Planning • Communities Reflect on Planning Services Program • Planners Interviewed on Brooklyn Podcast • Housing Advocacy on Capitol Hill

myemail.constantcontact.com

County Planning @countyplanning.us · 23d

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.

State Infrastructure Programs – Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

The State Capital Improvement Program, Local Transportation Improvement Program, and Revolving Loan Program assist local communities in financing local public infrastructure improvements.

www.countyplanning.us

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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 24d

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/...

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City of Lakewood, Ohio @lakewoodoh.gov · 24d

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

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City of Lakewood, Ohio @lakewoodoh.gov · 29d

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...

Graphic that features illustrations of bikes, a tree, and buildings. Text reads "Join our city leaders for a ride and share your experience with biking and walking in Lakewood, October 7th, 2025, 6:00 PM, Kauffman Park."

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 25d

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 .

REIMAGINING TURNEY ROAD
PLANNING FOR A VIBRANT CORRIDOR
Join fellow residents, businesses, and community leaders for an evening of conversation as we showcase the study's findings and discuss next steps for implementation.
The presentation will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by a short question and answer period. We hope to see you there!

CITY COUNCIL MEETING & PRESENTATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 5:30 PM
GARFIELD HEIGHTS CIVIC CENTER
5407 TURNEY ROAD

To learn more about the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project, please visit: www.countyplanning.us/turneyroad

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 25d

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.

October 9, 2025 Meeting Agenda – Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

Agenda for the October 9, 2025 meeting of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

www.countyplanning.us

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Greater Ohio Policy Center @greaterohio.org · Sep 30

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/...

Alternative Housing Types As Seen On T.V. — Greater Ohio Policy Center

If you’ve been watching Apple TV’s Platonic , starring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne, then you have likely heard the term “ADU” a number of times. While this Midwest urban planner was very excited to hea...

www.greaterohio.org

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 25

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.

Brooklyn residents asked to participate in master plan survey

As part of its 2025 master plan update, Brooklyn recently posted a resident survey.

www.cleveland.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 23

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.

Share your thoughts! Orange Village has partnered with County Planning to envision the future of trails and wayfinding in the Village! Visit countyplanning.us/orangewayfinding to share your thoughts and stay up to date with the plan.

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 22

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.

Episdoe 20 | Brooklyn Ohio Today

Welcome back! A conversation with Cuyahoga County Planning officials regarding Brooklyn's Master Plan Update and the city-wide survey.

www.brooklynohiotoday.com

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 19

We're also gathering public feedback through a community-wide survey, The results of the survey will inform the master plan process and guide city priorities, so public input is important. The survey will be open until October 17.

2025 BROOKLYN MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Take the survey today! Your involvement is important to inform the Master Plan Update and guide City priorities. The survey will remain open until October 17, 2025

www.surveymonkey.com

County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 19

The first document to be produced as part of the update is an implementation scorecard, which provides a review of each action recommended in the 2020 pan and identifies how much progress has been made towards completion.

Brooklyn Implementation Scorecard

Check out the Brooklyn Implementation Scorecard to learn more about the City of Brooklyn's progress in the past five years and to learn about regional and local trends affecting Brooklyn.

s3.countyplanning.us

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 19

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

Brooklyn Master Plan Update – Cuyahoga County Planning Commission

Having already addressed and completed many of the recommendations from their 2020 Master Plan, the City of Brooklyn is working with County Planning to put together a strategic plan to identify new…

www.countyplanning.us

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City of Lakewood, Ohio @lakewoodoh.gov · Sep 18

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...

Public Art Master Plan Survey flyer. Features an image of a mural on a wall, with similar text from the post.

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 18

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].

Transit-Oriented Development Loan Program

The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Loan Program is designed to catalyze mixed-use, high-density development projects located near high-frequency public transit.

cuyahogacounty.gov

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 17

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

County Planning @countyplanning.us · Sep 16

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.

Bedford Master Plan: to learn more and tell us your thoughts, visit countyplanning.us/bedford