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Did You Know?
The Cuyahoga County Department of Development offers several housing assistance programs to help Cuyahoga County residents achieve and maintain home ownership in our community. Programs such as the Four Component (4COM) Home Repair Loan Program, Home Weatherization Assistance Program, Lead… Read more ›
New Home, New Beginning
Family, friends, volunteers and staff of several partner organizations came together on a Sunday afternoon in June to welcome LaTisha and her two children into their new home in Cleveland Heights. The renovation of the 3-bedroom Colonial-style home was made possible through the New… Read more ›
Old Brooklyn Home Saved from Demolition
Standing outside the newly renovated home on Memphis Avenue in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood, one would never have guessed that the house was weeks away from certain demolition. Thanks largely to the efforts of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation… Read more ›
A Great Day for Veterans!
On Friday, June 30th, the Cuyahoga Land Bank officially transferred land to the Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System for the construction of the Greater Cleveland Fisher House, bringing care and support for veterans and their families one step closer to… Read more ›
ECDI: Investing in Small Business Success
Access to capital can be problematic not only for aspiring start-ups but also for established businesses looking to improve or expand. Ohio small business owners are fortunate to have access to an incredible resource in the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI), a small business educator and statewide SBA lender that expanded its services to Cleveland in 2012. Read more ›
Land Transfer Moves Fisher House Project Forward
Veterans being treated at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center are one step closer to having a facility where their families can stay nearby during that treatment. A June 30 ceremony marked the transfer of land along East 105thStreet (just… Read more ›
Helping Out Habitat for Humanity
“As a team, we felt very fortunate to take part in this local Habitat project,” says Michael Schramm, Director of IT and Research at the Cuyahoga Land Bank. “It was not only a fulfilling experience on a personal level, but it is important in our work at the Cuyahoga Land Bank to be out in the communities we serve, helping to make a real difference.” Read more ›
Honoring All Who Serve and Our Fallen Heroes
In the daily barrage of news about military conflicts on foreign soil, it is easy to become immune to the fact that American men and women are smack in the middle of life and death circumstances around the globe. What can we do? We can pray daily for their safety and seek ways to support their families who also are sacrificing so much. Read more ›
Rooms To Let: CLE Showcases Creativity
On Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st, thousands of people gathered in Slavic Village for the fourth installation of Rooms To Let: CLE. The event, presented by Slavic Village Development Corporation, temporarily transforms vacant homes – all of which are slated… Read more ›
Historic Euclid Building Once in Disrepair, Now Accepting New Tenants
Back in 2014, the Cuyahoga Land Bank and City of Euclid worked together to successfully preserve the history of 20001 Euclid Avenue in Euclid, Ohio. When the large building, once home to a General Motors aircraft plant during World War… Read more ›
BRAIN Program Helps Student Take Leap into Home Ownership
“I didn’t see myself as a homeowner,” says April Waltonen, proudly standing in front of her four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home in Euclid that she closed on in July of last year. “The minute my daughter and I saw this house,… Read more ›
Cleveland Fire Department Trains at Land Bank Property
In most cases, intentionally setting a home on fire would be considered arson. However, firefighters in Cleveland recently set a house on fire as part of their training. Cleveland Fire Academy students participated in a live burn Urban Search and… Read more ›
Meet The Team
Again, we’re highlighting one of our Cuyahoga Land Bank team members. We hope you enjoy learning more about the people who help make our organization what it is. Read more ›
Sharing Knowledge Internationally
Leaders of the Cuyahoga Land Bank recently met with a group of 14 students from the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany. The students were in the U.S. researching development paths of shrinking cities in different planning cultural environments. Read more ›
Heinen’s Food Production Facility to Open in June
When Heinen’s began looking for land in 2013 to build its new food production facility, the City of Warrensville Heights asked the Cuyahoga Land Bank to work with it to help keep Heinen’s in Warrensville Heights. The family-owned and operated… Read more ›
Urban Winery to Offer a Taste of Italy
Carrots, tomatoes, green beans, and grapevines – which of these things is not like the other? While community gardens are best known for fresh, seasonal produce, one local garden is mixing things up and expanding its crop with the addition… Read more ›
Community Collaborations Grants Announced
The Cuyahoga Land Bank awarded its first-ever round of community grants. The Community Collaborations Grant program builds upon and creates new partnerships with local non-profits and other faith-based organizations that advance both the missions of the Cuyahoga Land Bank and the collaborations organizations. Read more ›
New house rises on Scenic Street lot in Lakewood’s West End
One of Lakewood’s newest homes is about to go on the market. The 1,425-square-foot, two-story house was built by Prairie Stone Group on a vacant lot at 1427 Scenic St., in the city’s West End. Ian Andrews, executive director of… Read more ›
Meet the Team
From time to time, we’re highlighting one of our Cuyahoga Land Bank team members. We hope you enjoy learning more about the people who help make our organization what it is. Read more ›
Swingos Property Sees New Life
Abandoned nearly eight years, the former Swingos on the Lake – the popular restaurant with unbeatable lake and downtown views – will soon be home to a new lakefront eatery thanks to the vision of local restaurateur Tony George. Read more ›
Lawn Life: The Secret to Success
The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently added Lawn Life to its diverse list of contractors to maintain the Land Bank’s inventory of vacant lots. Founded in Cincinnati and expanded to Cleveland in 2014, Lawn Life employs inner city teens (age 16… Read more ›
From Public Nuisance to Community Greenspace
Through strategic planning and cooperation of public and non-profit entities, 3.6 acres of land surrounding Bear Creek in Bedford is now home to a flood plain habitat protected by the West Creek Conservancy. Bear Creek flows into Tinker’s Creek, the… Read more ›
Welcoming the Wrecking Ball
After numerous foreclosures, liens and, finally, a public nuisance label, the Executive Club complex on Center Ridge Road in Rocky River came tumbling down in late January. The 46,000-square-foot complex, once home to a social and fitness club, was demolished… Read more ›
All in the Neighborhood
Father and Son Team Up to Renovate Vacant House When Michael Rubin Sr. retired from teaching, he dreamt of taking a well-deserved vacation and spending quality time with his wife and family. His plans, though, were put on hold once… Read more ›
Lakewood’s Scenic Park House Closer To Completion
Winter tends to be a time for hibernation and relative inactivity, but not for Dana Paul, builder of the spectacular new single-family home coming to fruition at 1427 Scenic Street in Lakewood. Paul, a Lakewood resident and owner of Prairie… Read more ›
Cuyahoga County demolition fund puts dent in housing-market distress
From East Cleveland to Rocky River, demolition of abandoned, blighted houses is giving the local housing market a boost. Read the full article in The Plain Dealer HERE.
Cuyahoga Land Bank Reaches Major Milestone
The Cuyahoga Land Bank hit a milestone today as it demolished its 5,000th blighted structure in Cuyahoga County since forming in 2009. The building was on Laumar Avenue in Cleveland’s South Broadway neighborhood.
New Home Dedication
The Cuyahoga Land Bank took part in a dedication and prayer service welcoming a mother and her two sons to their New Horizons home in Cleveland Heights in late December. The New Horizons Housing Collaborative, a program of The City… Read more ›
Cuyahoga Land Bank Facilitates Church Donation
When the members of Oehlhoff United Methodist Church closed their doors as a worshipping congregation in June 2016, the Trustees of the North Coast District of The United Methodist Church were assigned as the property’s trustees. “Our main concern was to… Read more ›
At last! Executive Club comes tumbling down
By Sue Botos, WestLife About eight years after the last tenant moved out of the Executive Club complex, the abandoned and deteriorating Center Ridge Road buildings finally met the wrecking ball last week, much to the joy of city officials.… Read more ›
Cuyahoga Land Bank Named Semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards Competition
The Cuyahoga Land Bank recently was named a semifinalist in Harvard University’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition. The Awards are presented annually by The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of… Read more ›
Ohio Land Bank Conference 2016
Annual Gathering Draws Record Attendees For anyone interested in addressing blight in their community, there was no better place to be October 25-27 than the annual Thriving Communities Institute’s Ohio Land Bank Conference. More than 300 attendees from both the… Read more ›
Honoring All Who Served
“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live… Read more ›
Surrounded by Strength
When an athlete is competing for a prize, it is good to be surrounded by the strength of fellow teammates. Such is the case with the First Suburbs Consortium which consists of Cleveland’s inner-ring suburbs. The organization held its 20th Year celebration… Read more ›
Reclaiming Vacant Properties
In late September, a few Cuyahoga Land Bank staff members traveled to Baltimore, Maryland for the Center for Community Progress Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference 2016. More than 1,000 professionals converged on Baltimore for three days of engagement and learning. The… Read more ›
Demolitions Near 100 Mark in August
The Acquisitions, Dispositions and Development team at the Cuyahoga Land Bank had a busy summer battling neighborhood blight, reaching 98 homes demolished throughout the county in August. “We are making real progress toward recovery from the foreclosure crisis,” says Cheryl… Read more ›
Partner Spotlight: Pnuema Chapel
Spend any time with Pastor Grace Dent and you quickly realize she is a dynamo. As pastor of Pneuma Chapel in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, Pastor Dent works tirelessly to bring new opportunities, assistance and mentoring to her… Read more ›
To Demo or Not to Demo
Anyone who has ever lived near an abandoned home knows what kind of neighborhood trouble it can invite (drugs, crime activity) and what it can do to your home’s property value (hint: it’s not good). Abandoned and distressed properties continue… Read more ›
Welcome To Our New Blog
By Jacqui Knettel
At the Cuyahoga Land Bank, we understand that good relationships and communication with our stakeholders is essential to our success. We make it a priority to communicate regularly about our efforts through our e-newsletter, social media and our blog. We recently redesigned the look and functionality of our blog page and are excited for you to take a look. Read more ›