Master Plan Update Report

City of Cleveland Heights

Page 1 11 47 159 Vision Goal Action

Overall Summary

% Status Pending 6.92 On Track 59.75 Some Disruption 1.89 Status 47% Major Disruption 1.26 Progress Upcoming 0.63 0 100 Completed 29.56

Report Legend No Update Overdue # Priority

Page 2 Plan Summary

Vision 1 Progress 56% Vision 2 Progress 56%

% # % # On Track 70.83 17 Status Pending 4.76 1 Some Disruption 8.33 2 On Track 42.86 9 Status Completed 20.83 5 Status Upcoming 4.76 1 Completed 47.62 10

Vibrant Neighborhoods Cleveland Heights will be a city of strong, Complete Transportation Network Cleveland Heights will be a safe, and vibrant neighborhoods composed of a variety of community where getting to work, meeting friends over dinner, or beautiful homes and buildings, well-maintained yards and shopping can be accomplished easily by foot, bike, transit, or car greenspaces, historic districts, active neighborhood associations, along beautiful and well-maintained streets that safely and and revitalized blocks. comfortably accommodate all users.

Vision 3 Progress 55% Vision 4 Progress 55%

% # % # Status Pending 7.14 1 On Track 60.0 9 On Track 35.71 5 Completed 40.0 6 Status Some Disruption 7.14 1 Status Major Disruption 14.29 2 Completed 35.71 5

Environmentally Sustainable Community Cleveland Heights will Business Friendly Cleveland Heights will be a business-friendly be an environmentally sustainable community that uses green community that leverages the city’s entrepreneurial spirit, well- infrastructure to capture and slow stormwater, encourages active educated population, solid services, strong infrastructure, and transportation, and promotes state of the art building techniques proximity to world-class institutions to foster new businesses, to preserve the environment. grow existing ones, and provide meaningf...

Vision 5 Progress 15% Vision 6 Progress 64%

% # % # On Track 100.0 16 On Track 55.56 5 Completed 44.44 4 Status Status

Strong Business Districts Cleveland Heights will have an High-Quality Infrastructure Cleveland Heights will be a city of appropriate number of strong, safe, and walkable neighborhood high-quality infrastructure and solid public services that support business districts that serve the needs of local residents and and spur business activity and serve residents. attract visitors from throughout the region to unique shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Page 3 Vision 7 Progress 39% Vision 8 Progress 31%

% # % # Status Pending 6.67 1 Status Pending 37.5 3 On Track 66.67 10 On Track 37.5 3 Status Completed 26.67 4 Status Completed 25.0 2

Hub for Arts and Culture Cleveland Heights will continue to be a A Diverse and Open Community Cleveland Heights will continue cultural leader that supports an active arts community through to be a diverse community that is open and welcoming to all who vibrant events, incorporation of art in public spaces, and support choose to call the City home. for the artists and arts organizations that call the City home.

Vision 9 Progress 51% Vision 10 Progress 57%

% # % # On Track 64.71 11 Status Pending 7.69 1 Completed 35.29 6 On Track 61.54 8 Status Status Completed 30.77 4

A Safe and Engaged Community Cleveland Heights will continue A Healthy Community Cleveland Heights will be a city of optimal to be a community of active and engaged citizens that pursues physical health and general well-being through access to healthy innovative partnerships with local and regional groups critical for foods, a strong park system, and healthy homes. providing safe communities, resilient neighborhoods, and strong schools.

Vision 11 Progress 24%

% # Status Pending 57.14 4 On Track 28.57 2 Status Completed 14.29 1

Future Land Use To guide the City’s future development, the Future Land Use section describes the way that buildings and parcels should be used if developed or redeveloped.

Page 4 Vision 1 Progress 56%

Vibrant Neighborhoods % # On Track 70.83 17 Some Disruption 8.33 2 Cleveland Heights will be a city of strong, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods composed of a variety of Completed 20.83 5 beautiful homes and buildings, well-maintained yards and greenspaces, historic districts, active neighborhood associations, and revitalized blocks.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:04:13

GOAL A: Revitalize and rehabilitate neighborhoods affected by blight, abandonment, foreclosure, rental conversions, and demolition Strong housing and neighborhoods are essential to a stable community, and revitalizing struggling neighborhoods is critical to maintaining the quality housing that attract residents. (64.0% completed)

City-wide CRA is being heavily marketed and the program is receiving strong interest.

Workshops have been held and will continue to be held to assist the promotion of the program with citizens, real estate brokers and developers - most recent events held on June 12;

Marketing firm has been hired to assist in "getting the word out" about the CRA program.

GOAL B: Continue to promote the city’s neighborhoods to potential residents, especially the workforce in university circle Promoting Cleveland Heights to potential residents can attract new citizens that can stabilize the City’s population. (77.5% completed)

New ads developed to attract new residents.

Increased use of social media to promote CH.

GOAL C: Strategically use local dollars, state and national grants, and comprehensive incentive programs to stabilize the housing market and spur private investment Strategically investing dollars in targeted areas helps maximize investment by improving neighborhood dynamics and attracting reinvestment from developers and homeowners. (83.33% completed)

The City and County Land Bank have continue to try and stabilize the housing market in target areas. There are 18 State of Ohio Tax Forfeiture properties that have pending transfer agreements to partner CDC's for inclusion in their home renovation programs.

The implementation of CitizenServe Software for Building and Housing continues to develop as the department is currently working on the Code Enforcement module for the regional software. Mobile devices will be used as part of the new system and those devices have been ordered. The mobile devices were paid for through a grant from the Cleveland Foundation to First Suburbs Consortium.

Ohio Historic Preservation Office comments about the proposed designation of the Stadium Square district were received and are being addressed by the Historic Preservation Group LLC. The consultants' goal is to have the nomination reviewed by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board at their December 6 quarterly meeting. The OHSPAB advises the Ohio Historic Preservation Office on the historical significance of a National Register of Historic Places' nomination.

GOAL D: Continue to promote the preservation of historic homes and buildings Preserving Cleveland Heights’ historic homes and neighborhoods is essential to maintaining the City’s character and charm (20.0% completed)

Ohio Historic Preservation Office comments about the proposed designation of Stadium Square district were received and are being addressed by the Historic Preservation Group LLC. The consultant's goal is to have the nomination reviewed by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board at their December 6 quarterly meeting. The OHSPAB advises the Ohio Historic Preservation Office on the historical significance of a National Register of Historic Places' nomination.

Page 5 GOAL E: Continue to promote and support neighborhood identities to enhance the sense of place and build pride among residents Delineating neighborhoods and benchmarking them begins to build identities among residents living within them. (28.33% completed)

Various neighborhood centered planning studies are underway:

-Noble Corridor Study led by Future Heights & their consultant, Camiros is complete. Future Heights reviewed the study in July at a public meeting held at Central Bible Baptist Church. The study was reviewed with City Council in September. Future Heights is working on an early action project.

- Noble Neighbors Green Noble Garden has successfully implemented 11 pocket gardens on Langton Road. Not only have these gardens added beauty to this neighborhood street, but residents have reported feeling more connected to each other.

Plans continue with an OSU professor and her team who are actively seeking funding to study the ecological and community effects of pollinator gardens within specific geographic areas in the Noble Neighborhood and portions of East Cleveland.

-Taylor Corridor Study led by NOACA staff in collaboration with University Heights and Cleveland Heights held a public hearing in September to review different road configurations for Taylor Road to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclist. A meeting was held with East Cleveland Mayor to review this study and to extend the scope of the study through East Cleveland to where Taylor Road ends at Euclid Avenue.

-In August, twenty residents spent approximately 2 hours discussing the what works and what could be better as they walked Compton Road from Euclid Heights Boulevard south to Berkeley Road and then to South Compton, ending at Cain Park. The walk was led by our planning consultant, City Architecture and Planning Department staff. A public meeting was held in September to review comments from this walk and to gather additional comments from neighbors about the Compton Greenway concept.

-In July, a mural with an augmented reality application was installed at the Cedar Lee Mini Park. Students have been engaged to assist with the park planning efforts.

Vision 2 Progress 56%

Complete Transportation Network % # Status Pending 4.76 1 Cleveland Heights will be a community where getting to work, meeting friends over dinner, or shopping On Track 42.86 9 can be accomplished easily by foot, bike, transit, or car along beautiful and well-maintained streets that Upcoming 4.76 1 safely and comfortably accommodate all users. Completed 47.62 10

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:05:46

GOAL A: Adequately repair and maintain the city’s network of attractive streets Well-maintained streets provide safe transportation for residents and convey community quality to users. (66.2% completed)

Work remains on track. We are in the process of completing our pavement condition rating inventory along with the development of a five year pavement plan. The placement of any new gateway signs are currently on hold until all of the city branding work is completed

GOAL B: Ensure parking accessibility, availability, technology, and management are conducive to shopping, living, or opening a business The ease of parking is essential to attracting the shoppers and residents that make Cleveland Heights a vibrant community. (40.2% completed)

Mobile parking app now available in all parking garages and large city lots. Plans to add to remaining lots is in progress.

GOAL D: Develop a bicycle network that incorporates recommendations of the eastside greenway plan and local bicycle plans, and achieves silver bicycle friendly community designation A complete bicycle network that incorporates existing planning efforts can encourage visitors and residents to explore the City’s business districts and neighborhoods. (25.0% completed)

Page 6 The Taylor Corridor Study was reviewed with the East Cleveland Mayor and has expanded its scope of work to include the East Cleveland portion of Taylor Road from the Cleveland Heights border to Euclid Ave. A public hearing in September to review different road configurations for Taylor Road to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclist.

In August, twenty residents spent approximately 2 hours discussing what works and what could be better as they walked Compton Road from Euclid Heights Boulevard south to Berkeley Road and then to South Compton, ending at Cain Park. The walk and discussion was led by our consultants, City Architecture, and Planning Department staff. A public meeting was held in September to review comments from this walk and to gather additional comments from neighbors about the Compton Greenway concept.

GOAL E: Promote biking and walking with a system of complete streets that incorporate options for all types of transportation Complete streets provide safe and comfortable spaces for people of differing abilities to bike, walk, or run in addition to drive. (83.33% completed)

The city prepared maps showing 5 years of crash data and separate maps of bicycle crashes and injuries and pedestrian crashes and injuries. Using this data, the Transportation Advisory Committee brainstormed on measures to reduce crashes and injuries and submitted their ideas to Capital Projects for further study.

Complete Streets planning for Talyor Road from Cedar Taylor to Euclid Heights Boulevard is progressing.

An initial Compton Road study meeting with consultants was held in June. Funded by $20,000 in CDBG funds, the consultants and City staff are looking at re configurations that will create a more ecological infrastructure, a stronger sense of place and a more comfortable pedestrian and bicycle route on Compton to Cain Park.

A parking and traffic study of Grandview, Bellfield, Delaware, South Overlook and Harcourt was completed. Data is being reviewed by our consultants.

GOAL F: Review the sidewalk network to ensure a well-connected system of routes that are accessible for residents of all abilities As a walkable community, Cleveland Heights relies on a safe and accessible sidewalk network to connect neighborhoods and business districts. (50.0% completed)

The Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed maps showing 5 years of crash data. Separate maps showing bicycle and pedestrians crash and injuries lead the TAC to brainstorm on measures to reduce pedestrian and bicycle crashes and injuries. TAC submitted their ideas to Capital Projects for further study.

Vision 3 Progress 55%

Environmentally Sustainable Community % # Status Pending 7.14 1 Cleveland Heights will be an environmentally sustainable community that uses green infrastructure to On Track 35.71 5 capture and slow stormwater, encourages active transportation, and promotes state of the art building Some Disruption 7.14 1 techniques to preserve the environment. Major Disruption 14.29 2 Completed 35.71 5

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:06:55

GOAL A: As part of an integrated plan, use green infrastructure in public projects and promote it in private investments in order to minimize the impact on the city’s sewer infrastructure Green infrastructure such as rain barrels, bioswales, and permeable pavement can reduce stormwater, beautify the community, slow the flow of water entering the system, and create cleaner rivers and natural environments. These actions should be done in coordination with the Integrated Planning process described in Goal A on page 190 of the Master Plan. (50.0% completed)

These efforts are on-going. The City will examine and make recommendations towards these efforts with the Top of the Hill project.

GOAL B: promote and use energy efficient technologies such as LED lights or alternative energy sources to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and be more sustainable Energy efficient technologies can reduce the City’s carbon footprint while also saving taxpayer dollars. (87.5% completed)

Page 7 We are currently researching the feasibility of solar panels on some city buildings.

GOAL C: Promote walking or biking as a more sustainable way to get around Active transportation—getting around on foot or by bike—promotes healthy lifestyles, reduces carbon emissions, and lowers the requirements for parking. (36.0% completed)

Actively advertising the walkability and bikability of CH through advertisements, social media and flyers.

GOAL E: Continue to promote sustainability through city regulations, such as the adopted sustainable zoning code amendment A Zoning Ordinance should require, allow, and encourage a variety of sustainable development techniques, improving energy efficiency for all types of development and taking full advantage of existing resources and services. (69.0% completed)

Staff continues to encourage sustainability best practices through review and enforcement of City zoning regulations. Also, the new city- wide Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) provides incentives to encourage sustainable practices in new construction.

Vision 4 Progress 55%

Business Friendly % # On Track 60.0 9 Cleveland Heights will be a business-friendly community that leverages the city’s entrepreneurial spirit, Completed 40.0 6 well-educated population, solid services, strong infrastructure, and proximity to world-class institutions to foster new businesses, grow existing ones, and provide meaningful employment opportunities.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:08:10

GOAL A: Partner with institutions and capitalize on proximity to capture university circle spin-off development Cultural and educational institutions are hotbeds of innovative people and new ideas that can spur new businesses. (12.5% completed)

The primary focus of this goal is to facilitate the development of the Mayfield Road Innovation and Technology Corridor (MITC) as a leading center for innovation and technology related businesses. The University Circle Area is a natural location to look for spin-off uses for the MITC. City staff has met with UCI staff members to discuss initiatives each is pursuing, such as Top of the Hill, and how the two organizations could more effectively collaborate in the future. A higher frequency of interaction is anticipated between the two organizations going forward. Staff continues to routinely share information with UCI. Activities in support of this goal are ongoing.

GOAL B: Work with local and regional economic development organizations to increase the number of high-paying jobs available in the city by assisting the expansion of existing businesses and attracting new ones Assisting in the expansion of employment through business attraction and retention provides opportunities to residents. (50.0% completed)

Staff works closely with the County Economic Development Department, Heights Hillcrest Chamber of Commerce, ECDI, SBDC, Greater Cleveland Partnership, UCI and other regional organizations to promote economic growth and expansion in the City in order to increase employment opportunities, payroll, investment, and tax base expansion. Staff participates in quarterly meetings of the County Development Department. This effort is ongoing. Heavy promotion with these organizations of the recently adopted Job Creation Grant Program is being planned.

GOAL C: Invest in infrastructure that supports businesses Infrastructure is a key reason businesses choose to locate in a community, and having strong infrastructure can be attractive to businesses. (25.0% completed)

ED staff is coordinating internal review of infrastructure needs along Mayfield Road - the proposed City Innovation and Technology Corridor. Staff is inventorying technology as well as bricks & mortar capacity along the Corridor. The approval of the City-wide CRA provides a tax incentive for new investment along this Corridor that did not previously exist which should make the Corridor more marketable in the future. The recently adopted Job Creation Grant Program will also provide higher levels of incentives for the Mayfield Corridor in order to spur investment. This effort is ongoing.

GOAL D: Promote and support the city’s start-up culture to grow new businesses Cleveland Heights’ start-up culture and innovative residents can be harnessed as a powerful force for new development. (81.25% completed)

Page 8 City recently adopted the Job Creation Grant Program in the 3rd Quarter to promote new job and payroll creation.

Staff holds business networking events focused on entrepreneurial, small businesses and start-up activities.

City-wide CRA provides eligibility of tax abatement for new investment for all sizes of businesses including start-ups.

The City offers a full range of tools to grow new business including financing, grants and abatement.

The effort to support this goal is ongoing.

GOAL E: Continue to aggressively market the city as an ideal location for business and investment Marketing your assets and opportunities is a critical step in attracting new jobs and employment to the City. (81.25% completed)

Recent media coverage of high profile development projects including Top of the Hill, Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook, and Severance Town Center, and Medusa have all put the City in a strong position as one of the most desirable and attractive areas for redevelopment in NEO;

The ED staff has developed and published the ED e-newsletter and the distribution list has steadily increased. The e-newsletter consistently promotes business districts, programs and successful ED projects throughout the City, including new business openings.

Staff works closely with our public relations staff and marketing director to "get the word out" about economic opportunities in the City.

The ED website has been expanded and in continuously updated - the Business Directory was updated in the 3rd Quarter.

New marketing firm brought on board to assist in "getting the word out" specifically about the CRA program, and in general, all the City ED Toolbox of programs.

Vision 5 Progress 15%

Strong Business Districts % # On Track 100.0 16 Cleveland Heights will have an appropriate number of strong, safe, and walkable neighborhood business districts that serve the needs of local residents and attract visitors from throughout the region to unique shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:10:53

GOAL A: Redevelop severance town center as a mixed-use and walkable area consistent with the character of Cleveland Heights As the largest business district in Cleveland Heights, Severance Town Center’s redevelopment could provide significant amenities and opportunities. (12.5% completed)

ED staff has reached out to Severance Town Center ownership and will continue to engage them in working towards the redevelopment of the site.

An RFP for a Redevelopment Plan was issued on June 21, with the deadline for responses being July 31;

Over 18 high profile and well respected planning firms responded to the City's RFP - selection of a final firm should be completed and the project started early in the 4th Quarter; Initiatives consistent with achieving a Severance Town Center overall redevelopment agreement and redevelopment plan of the entire site by the City in partnership with or without Mall ownership are ongoing;

The Redevelopment Plan once completed will assist the City in a review of the zoning of the property, as well as a tool to attract a future Development Partner to redevelop the site based on the Redevelopment Plan's vision.

GOAL B: Redevelop underutilized and outdated retail space to other uses to focus business in key areas Concentrating business in select areas can make those areas more successful while providing redevelopment opportunities in other areas. (37.5% completed)

Page 9 ED staff is continuously reviewing available spaces within the City's commercial districts to match high performing businesses and opportunities with available space; staff evaluates possible strategic parcels to acquire in an effort to establish site control which is a key to successful redevelopment; staff continues to update, expand and refine its available sites & buildings platform and Economic Development toolbox of programs accessible from the ED website to assist developers, brokers and citizens in evaluating available sites for redevelopment - ongoing.

GOAL C: Promote the repair and redevelopment of the city’s older commercial buildings Proactively working with building owners to repair their structures can assist in improving the look and feel of commercial districts. (16.67% completed)

Construction completed on the Weinstein & Frankel storefront project. The total projected cost of the project is $231,745 with the City providing $25,000 in the form of a rebate and a $100,000 loan through the Storefront Renovation Program as previously approved by Council.

Staff reviewed the Storefront Renovation Program and recommended changes to make the program more competitive - Council approved these modifications;

Staff actively promoting the CRA program as a potential tool to repair and redevelop older commercial buildings;

Commercial loans have been approved for Rudy's Pub in the Cedar-Lee District, and ZHUG Restaurant in the Cedar Fairmount District. Staff is working with the property owner and Developer on redevelopment of the Medusa Building - City assisted the Developer in securing Historic Tax Credits and approved the modification of an existing CDBG loan on the property to further assist the Developer in efforts to purchase the property for redevelopment.

GOAL D: Fill vacant, unbuilt, and underutilized parcels with new development. Filling parcels with new development can contribute to positive momentum and expand the City’s tax base. (0.0% completed)

Staff has updated the ED strategic plan and reviews and continuously updates this document on an on going basis. The City is making steady progress in filling vacant, unbuilt and underutilized parcels with new development as evidenced by progress on the Top of the Hill, Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook, Evo Domus, Mister Brisket, and Boss Dog Brewing Company, and the Medusa property projects.

Top of the Hill has received approval of the PDO Zoning Amendment, as well as an amendment of the project Development Agreement. The project is nearing the completion of the detailed design review phase. The City issued a new RFQ/RFP for the Cedar-Lee- Meadowbrook (CLM) Redevelopment Site and has named Cedar Lee Connections, LLC as the Development Partner for the project. An Memorandum of Understanding has been signed and a Development Agreement is currently being negotiated for CLM. The Medusa project received Historic Tax Credits with assistance from the City; The City has also approved a modification of an existing CDBG loan on this property to help the Developer purchase the property.

GOAL E: Enhance the walkability of business districts as a competitive advantage. With increasing interest in walkable places, Cleveland Heights can attract further investment with improvements to walkability. (20.0% completed)

The Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed maps showing 5 years of crash data. Separate maps showing bicycle and pedestrian crash and injuries lead the TAC to brainstorm on measures to reduce pedestrian and bicycle crashes and injuries. TAC submitted their ideas to Capital Projects for further study.

Noble Corridor Study is led by Future Heights & their consultant Cameros should be completed by the end of the 3rd quarter. The steering committee has been discussing early action projects and implementation strategies. The consultants have been working on alternative concepts for the nodes and will present information to the community in July.

Taylor Corridor Study led by NOACA staff in collaboration with University Heights and Cleveland Heights. This quarter NOACA staff completed additional parking counts and worked on alternative designs for the corridor. The study should be completed by December 2019.

GOAL F: Create memorable experiences by developing a strong sense of place. People and businesses are increasingly attracted to authentic and vibrant places to live, work, shop, and play. (20.0% completed)

-Noble Corridor Study led by Future Heights & their consultant, Camiros is complete. Future Heights reviewed the study in July at a public meeting held at Central Bible Baptist Church. The study was reviewed with City Council in September. Future Heights is working on an early action project.

Page 10 - Noble Neighbors Green Noble Garden has successfully implemented 11 pocket gardens on Langton Road. Not only have these gardens added beauty to this neighborhood street, but residents have reported feeling more connected to each other. Plans continue with an OSU professor and her team who are actively seeking funding to study the ecological and community effects of pollinator gardens within specific geographic areas in the Noble Neighborhood and portions of East Cleveland.

-Taylor Corridor Study led by NOACA staff in collaboration with University Heights and Cleveland Heights held a public hearing in September to review different road configurations for Taylor Road to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclist. A meeting was held with East Cleveland Mayor to review this study and to extend the scope of the study to include the East Cleveland portion of Taylor Road from the Cleveland Heights border to where it ends at Euclid Avenue.

-The Compton Greenway project received community input through a walking tour led by our consultant City Architect and Planning Staff with residents in August and from a community meeting held in September.

-In July, a mural with an augmented reality application was installed at the Cedar Lee Mini Park. Students have been engaged to assist with the park and planning efforts.

Vision 6 Progress 64%

High-Quality Infrastructure % # On Track 55.56 5 Cleveland Heights will be a city of high-quality infrastructure and solid public services that support and Completed 44.44 4 spur business activity and serve residents.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:12:02

GOAL A: Develop an integrated plan to coordinate multiple and simultaneous infrastructure investments in order to lower construction and maintenance costs. By coordinating planned infrastructure investments such as storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, street resurfacing, gas lines, and others, the City can lower costs and reduce redundant construction. (68.0% completed)

Work is on track. We currently coordinate street resurfacing projects with waterline replacements, both Selwyn Road and Shannon Road will have new water lines and street resurfacing in 2020. Once the sewer system evaluation study is completed, we will coordinate street resurfacing projects with any sewer improvement projects.

GOAL B: Partner with the City of Cleveland department of water to operate and improve the water system. The City’s water department merger should include coordination of efforts and infrastructure. (70.0% completed)

The City was awarded a grant in September 2019 to replace the watermain on Shannon Avenue in 2020

Goal 6.3: GOAL C: Capitalize on infrastructure investments to spur growth. Infrastructure investments have the potential to encourage private businesses and homeowners to invest in their properties. (50.0% completed)

ED staff is promoting use of incentive programs in all commercial districts and where infrastructure is being upgraded. Commercial Loan Fund, ED Fund, Storefront Loan Program, Microenterprise Loan, SBA Performance Grant program and Job Creation Grant Program are being utilized to assist projects in areas where infrastructure investment has been made such as the Boss Dog project, Weinstein & Frankel Building storefront renovations, and Paws Play N Stay use in the former Rite Aid building in the Cedar Lee District. The City has the City-wide CRA in place to support new construction and renovation of residential and commercial/mixed-use projects.

ED staff works with SID’s and businesses affected by streetscaping and street reconstruction before, during and after construction begins.

Page 11 Vision 7 Progress 39%

Hub for Arts and Culture % # Status Pending 6.67 1 Cleveland Heights will continue to be a cultural leader that supports an active arts community through On Track 66.67 10 vibrant events, incorporation of art in public spaces, and support for the artists and arts organizations that Completed 26.67 4 call the City home.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:14:52

GOAL A: continue strong arts and cultural programming at Cain Park. Arts and cultural programming is the bedrock of Cain Park and attracts residents and visitors alike. (80.0% completed)

Cain Park had a great summer season that featured the musical theater production Ragtime. The show was very well attended and very well received by the community with an average of approximately 200 people in attendance a show. The Arts Festival featured new artists, diverse musical entertainment and food selections for attendees. The concerts featured artists such as Lyle Lovett, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, India.Arie and Christ Botti to name a few. The second year of the Multi-Music Fest continued to introduce a large crowd of over 2000 attendees to quality smooth jazz by Peter White, Kirk Whalen and Jonathan Butler. Staff is already working on the 2020 season.

GOAL B: Use events to activate neighborhoods and business districts. By promoting events in business districts and neighborhoods, the City and its partners can attract additional visitors and promote neighborhood pride. (33.33% completed)

Staff has worked closely and participated with the SID's in all of their events promoting the districts and the arts. We look forward to working closely with Future Heights CDC and SID's to develop and encourage events to promote the arts in the City. City ED staff performs these activities on an ongoing basis. Staff attends these events and provides information for distribution.

The Noble Neighbors Gardeners' Market was held at the public green space at the corner of Noble and Roanoke roads each Saturday morning this past summer.

GOAL C: Construct, promote, and program vibrant public spaces that act as attractors and points of community pride. By identifying existing public spaces and investing in new artworks there, the City can invite residents and visitors to use parks, plazas, and open spaces. (29.17% completed)

Staff continues to explore ways to utilize public spaces as attractors to the City.

City staff representing the City at the Noble Corridor Study meetings, Study completed in the 3rd Quarter, and providing active support for revitalizing this area;

Additional green/open space added to the Top of the Hill project in most recent design iterations;

Public gathering space has been proposed as a significant element of the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook project to date.

GOAL D: Support arts organizations that can be linchpins in neighborhood revitalization. Arts organizations can plan, organize, and promote events that attract new residents and support community pride. (23.33% completed)

No update at this time.

Vision 8 Progress 31%

A Diverse and Open Community % # Status Pending 37.5 3 Cleveland Heights will continue to be a diverse community that is open and welcoming to all who choose On Track 37.5 3 to call the City home. Completed 25.0 2

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:15:39

Page 12 GOAL A: Promote and maintain the city’s longstanding tradition of diversity and actively foster an environment of inclusiveness. Fostering a mutual sense of inclusiveness is important to maintaining community cohesion and a shared sense of direction. (50.0% completed)

New ads reflect the diversity of our residents and are inviting to all races, religions and genders.

GOAL B: Promote affordable housing by continuing to partner with fair housing organizations, investing in a variety of housing options, and continuing to use federal funds to support these efforts. Affordable housing is critical to providing safe and clean housing for low-income individuals and to promoting social integration. (50.0% completed)

Staff is planning to explore the feasibility of broadened use of low income housing and historic tax credits to encourage affordability in housing. Staff recently provided letters of support for an application for Historic Tax Credits for the proposed redevelopment of the Medusa property - this application was approved by the State Preservation Office. Staff plans to continue to discuss universal design as a consideration by developers in the City, particularly in the redevelopment of City-owned property. Ongoing.

Vision 9 Progress 51%

A Safe and Engaged Community % # On Track 64.71 11 Cleveland Heights will continue to be a community of active and engaged citizens that pursues Completed 35.29 6 innovative partnerships with local and regional groups critical for providing safe communities, resilient neighborhoods, and strong schools.

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:17:09

GOAL A: Partner with the school district to promote a quality school system through initiatives to attract and retain families with children. While the City and School District are separate entities, they can collaborate to better understand how to attract and retain families with children. (80.0% completed)

City Council and School Board continue to meet on a regular basis to discuss incentives to attract and retain families with children.

Working with schools communications manager to develop messaging promoting City schools.

Working with Future Heights.

GOAL B: Continue to develop, encourage, and support a mutually proactive relationship between elected and appointed officials and residents. Cleveland Heights is an active and large community with a history of activism and engagement that the City should support through communication, continued engagement, and collaboration. (8.33% completed)

39 Top of the Hill stakeholder meetings have been held since August 2017;

The City ED staff continues to hold CRA workshops for Real Estate Broker, Developers and citizens, to highlight and educate on City-wide CRA.

GOAL C: Continue to forge partnerships with community groups to directly respond to unique local needs. The City can engage existing or new community groups to address the local needs that can improve quality of life. (58.33% completed)

City staff has been actively involved in the working group sessions designed to create and establish the FutureHeights Community Development Corporation in the City.

Staff continues to work closely with FutureHeights and to assist their transition towards becoming a full- fledged CDC.

ED staff regularly attends FH Planning & Development Committee meetings and makes presentations on development topics such as the City-wide CRA program.

GOAL D: Enhance safety in the city’s neighborhoods and business districts. Safety is essential to providing a place where people and businesses feel comfortable living and investing. (43.75% completed)

Page 13 Continuing to promote the Neighborhood Watch Brochure. Started a new program, Dog Walker Watch, which is off to a good start and has over 50 residents who have joined thus far.

Maps have been created for past three years that plot where the most common violent and property crimes are occurring. Will be looking to target those areas as we approach the warmer weather. Maps have been provided at community meeting for residents to review the crime occurring in their neighborhoods. Maps were recently completed for crime incidents thus far in 2019 and they are currently be reviewed to redirect targeted patrols to those areas experiencing an increase in crime.

Continuing to keep residents informed of criminal activity in their neighborhoods through social media and providing safety tips on how they can protect themselves.

Maintaining foot patrols in heavily populated business districts. Interviewing officers to add to bike patrol unit.

creating new programs to gather community support and strengthen the bond between community and police - Dog Walker Watch and Coffee with the Police (scheduled Oct. 2, 2019)

GOAL E: Promote a proactive relationship among surrounding communities and regional entities. Working with surrounding communities on joint services and collaborative development decisions can improve designs of new buildings, lower costs of services, and enhance regional relations. (45.0% completed)

Continued coordination with Heights Hillcrest Communication Center partner cities.

Cleveland Heights and University Heights are working together on the NOACA Taylor Road study.

The NOACA study to design Mayfield Road to include multi-modal transportation including pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and other motorized vehicles is completed. This study included Cleveland Heights, Mayfield Heights, Lyndhurst, and South Euclid working together.

The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership provide continued coordination efforts along the Doan Brook and the surrounding parklands between the Cities of Cleveland, Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights.

The HOME Consortium continues to coordinate affordable housing efforts with Cuyahoga County, Euclid, Lakewood, Parma and Cleveland Heights.

Staff continue to serve on NOACA Board and Committees.

Vision 10 Progress 57%

A Healthy Community % # Status Pending 7.69 1 Cleveland Heights will be a city of optimal physical health and general well-being through access to On Track 61.54 8 healthy foods, a strong park system, and healthy homes. Completed 30.77 4

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:17:45

GOAL A: Ensure all residents have access to a variety of parks, recreation facilities, open spaces, and programs for active and passive recreation that contribute to positive health outcomes and improve quality of life Providing access to safe, clean, and up-to-date parks is the first step in increasing physical activity, which can lower health risks. (51.25% completed)

Fall programming has begun. Youth soccer and flag football are up and going. New classes including Yoga with Judge Dawson are providing members with an opportunity to experience the benefits of exercise and mindfulness. The south rink will be operational again in mid-October. The 2 community center ice rinks will host 4-5 youth hockey tournaments over the next 6 months, bringing in families from around the region and out of the state. The Seniors Center will continue to offer broad and diverse programming including a virtual class with University Circle which will include site visits and tours.

GOAL C: Maintain access to a variety of healthy foods for all residents Improving access to healthy foods helps prevent illnesses and chronic diseases by making fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy options readily available. (45.0% completed)

Page 14 The Noble Gardeners' Market 2019 schedule is established. The market will be open each Saturday July 20th through Sept 21 from 10 a.m. through 12 noon.

A partnership between Noble Neighbors, the CH-UH Schools and the city has resulted in a community garden being developed on Delmore Road.

Staff continues to work with persons who request information about community gardens or who are interested in reusing a vacant parcel as a community garden.

Vision 11 Progress 24%

Future Land Use % # Status Pending 57.14 4 To guide the City’s future development, the Future Land Use section describes the way that buildings On Track 28.57 2 and parcels should be used if developed or redeveloped. Completed 14.29 1

Update provided by Tanisha Briley on Oct 31, 2019 15:18:34

GOAL A: Future Land Use Actions (19.5% completed)

Planning staff include information on conformance to the Future Land Use map in reports to Boards and Commissions. Also, staff refer to the Future Land Use map when development proposals are reviewed.

GOAL B: Evaluate the Future Land Use Plan (page 109) and Height Districts (page 113). (50.0% completed)

This past quarter, planning staff reviewed the conformance to the Future Land Use map in working with potential applicants and with 3 Board of Zoning Appeals cases and 6 Planning Commission cases.

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