Ward 6
CommunitySPRING News 2017 | www.clevelandcitycouncil.org Mamie J. Mitchell, Councilwoman
Development Updates for Ward 6 Community
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Registration has begun for Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program matches Cuyahoga County young people, ages 14-24, to meaningful work experiences in non-profit organizations, cities, schools, and retail businesses in Cleveland. To participate in the 2017 Y.O.U Summer Youth Employment Program, must register online at www.youthopportunities.org REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM FAIRFAX ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017. Innovation Square Youth are selected randomly based and New Economy upon registration numbers in their area to Neighborhood attend an eligibility determination session. Two projects coming to the Fairfax neighborhood are Innovation Square – a mixed Eligible youth must successfully complete income housing and greenspace – and New an orientation session, employment and tax Economy Neighborhood. paperwork, and be matched to a job before New Economy Neighborhood will be being hired into the program. Depending on located on the eastern most edge of the Fairfax the number of available jobs and funding, neighborhood, between East 105th Street and some eligible youth may be placed upon a Stokes Blvd. This largely commercial and light waiting list. For more information about this manufacturing section of the neighborhood program, interested youth can: is referred to as new economy because of its • Visit www.youthopportunities.org for proximity to the Cleveland Clinic, Case Western updates. Reserve University and University Hospitals. This section of the neighborhood is envisioned • Email SummerJobsProgram@ as the home to new biotech, health, education, youthopportunities.org with questions and office support operations that want to Innovation Square is a new construction, mixed-income • Call the Summer Jobs Infoline at 216- be in close proximity to Cleveland’s anchor institutions. The first infill housing development (infill development is the process 776-3900 for registration assistance. The construction will be an $11.1 million office building for IBM Corp. of developing vacant or under-used parcels within existing Infoline will be open to help with any (pictured above) which will be located at East 105th Street and urban areas that are already largely developed). Innovation Cedar Avenue. registration questions Monday through Continued on page 2 Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Work Continues on Visit OpportunityCorridor.transportation.ohio.gov for more information. Opportunity Corridor Project Phase 1 of the Opportunity Corridor roadway project, which Opportunity Corridor is partly in Ward 6, has been completed and Phase 2 of the CONSTRUCTION UPDATE three-phase project is about to begin. The $331 million project will eventually connect I-490 at East 55th A traffic shift has begun restricting East Street to University Circle, a distance of 3.5 miles. 105th Street to one lane in each direction The 35-mile-an-hour boulevard is expected to attract development, between Euclid and Chester avenues create jobs, raise property values and bring economic stimulant to a while work takes place to replace the struggling area of the city. pavement on the existing southbound The massive roadway project, primarily funded by the Ohio lanes. Department of Transportation, is expected to be completed in late 2019. The Opportunity Corridor is expected to reinvigorate transportation Traffic will remain restricted to arteries between I-490/I-77 and University Circle. The Corridor one lane in each direction through encompasses nearly 1,000 acres on Cleveland’s southeast side and is summer 2017. anchored by University Circle and the Cleveland Clinic. Department of Public Works Division of Waste Collection Important Division WE SAVE LIVES! of Waste News Join Our Team! Councilwoman Mitchell wants you to know about this important change to BULK ITEM PICK UP: Residents, please be aware that WE SAVE LIVES! Bulk Item Collection has changed to the FIRST FULL WEEK of Join Our Team! the month only.
Upcoming Bulk Item Pick-Up Schedule: Week of May 1st Dreamed of a being a fire fighter? The Cleveland Division of Fire is accepting applications starting Apply Today! Week of June 4th Wednesday, March 15, 2017 thru Saturday,Apply April 15, 2017. Today! clevelandohio.gov /careers nd All applicants must also take a clevelandohio.govcivil service test. Those tests start /careersCity of Cleveland Week of July 2 Department of Public Safety on Saturday April 1, 2017 and end on Sunday, April 30, 2017. CITY OF CLEVELAND Mayor Frank G. Jackson If you need to set out bulk items other than Candidates must file an application and take theCity test of on-line.Cleveland the first full week of the month, Anyone in need of help with the application processDepartment or access to aof computer Public Safety may come to Cleveland City Hall located at CITY OF CLEVELAND you must call 216-664-3711 to schedule. 601 Lakeside Avenue. Human ResourcesMayor (Room Frank G. Jackson 121) and Civil Service (Room 119) personnel are available to assist.
Developments Continued apartments, 27,000 square feet of commercial space, a 360-space It’s expected to be completed in 2018. The $116 million Square will be bounded by Cedar Avenue on the north, Quincy parking garage and two-thirds of an acre of public green space to the building is designed to complement Cleveland’s University Circle Avenue on the south, East 105th Street, Opportunity Corridor on city’s arts, educational and medical district. neighborhood, provide convenient and easy access to the city’s the east , and East 101st Street on the west, with limited infill along The site is a 2.2-acre parking lot on the north side of Mayfield amenities including the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit East 100th Street. This project includes the development Road, bookended by Circle Drive and the Greater Cleveland Regional Authority’s HealthLine and will be minutes away from restaurants, of a greenspace – Playwright Park –which will begin Transit Authority’s Little Italy-University Circle Rapid station. arts and cultural museums, major hospitals institutions and construction in spring 2017. The seven-story building will house a mix of studios, one- and universities. Playwright park will be located between East 101st and East two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet. 103rd Streets. Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation (FRDC) The apartments are scheduled for completion in summer of 2018. has acquired all of the private land necessary for the park and has The developers are pitching ground-floor commercial space LARCHMERE began community meetings to design the space. to office tenants and service businesses. Retail is possible, but less Sedlak Building likely. The once-condemned Sedlak Building at the corner of Larchmere Boulevard and East 127th Street is being renovated to include at Quatro least 14 suites, and one or two commercial spaces, with parking. A five-story condominium building in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood is being planned to replace the low-slung industrial Senior Housing building at 2044 Random Road, northwest of the red brick Murray The city’s Landmarks Commission unanimously approved the Hill School complex. That building would be demolished and demolition of the long vacant apartment building at 2800 East 130th replaced with a 26-unit condo project that might open in late spring Street, although funding to take it down still needs to be found. of 2018. But the ruling could help to clear the way for a proposal to build Construction of the $13 million condo project, called Quattro, a four-to-five story, 55-60 unit housing development for senior Pictured above is Villas of Woodhaven in the Fairfax neighborhood could start in the spring. Buyers who work at nearby hospitals citizens and disabled tenants. in Ward 6. and other institutions will be eligible for the Greater Circle Living Woodhaven program, which offers forgivable loans to offset down payments, Woodhaven is an 80 unit market-rate housing project located closing costs or both. BUCKEYE/SHAKER between Chester and Euclid Avenues on the northern edge of the Legacy at Saint Luke’s Fairfax community. The new construction project is a mix of single A new community of homes called Legacy at Saint Luke’s is family coach homes and town homes and is currently in its last phase UNIVERSITY CIRCLE coming to the Buckeye/Shaker neighborhood near the intersection of construction. Last June, One University Circle broke ground and is the first new of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and East 114th St. More than 70 homes 20 story luxury residential apartment building in the city and will and townhomes, with 2 to 3 bedrooms and two-car garages, will be be situated at the site formerly housed by The Children’s Museum of constructed. LITTLE ITALY Cleveland, located south of Euclid Avenue, at Stearns Road. Legacy at Saint Luke’s is part of the former Saint Luke’s hospital Centric This high-quality, sustainable green tower will offer 280 units, site, a landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. These The large apartment project, where University Circle meets Little which will include a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom new single family homes are near a high-performing K-8 charter Italy, is moving forward. apartments, ranging in size from a 540 square foot studio to a 2,700 school, preschool, youth club, the new Harvey Rice Elementary Centric, a $70-plus million investment that will add 272 square foot penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of School, Rice Branch library, RTA, train station rebuild, Shaker Square the city skyline and Lake Erie. and the Larchmere Arts and Antiques District. The Cuyahoga County Board LARCHMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Please support your community by purchasing your plants, flowers, pots and baskets locally at the Larchmere sale. of Elections is Now Hiring th Pre-order for best selection of varieties and colors 18 Annual and a 10% discount. Pre-orders are due by May 7th. Visit Election Officials Plant Sale! Larchmere.com or Loganberry bookstore and other locations From the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections along Larchmere for pre-order forms which will be available 2925 Euclid Avenue | 216-443-3277 | www.443vote .com Saturday, May 13, 2017 beginning March 25th. All proceeds benefit Larchmere 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Community Association activities. More than 6,000 people are needed on Election Day to Corner of E. 130th and Larchmere For more information or to offer your time/talents: help staff the polls, transport ballots and materials, and (12916 Larchmere Blvd.) [email protected] or 216-269-9060. maintain balanced representation of political parties. With so many different opportunities, there is something for everyone. Be part of history, support democracy, and have fun while doing it by becoming an Election Official.
Heritage Home Program ELECTION DAY | Precinct Election Official Supported by Councilwoman Mitchell PROJECT Precinct Election Officials work the polls on Election Day, help voters and ensure the election process is handled For homes over 50 years old: in an orderly, professional, and lawful manner. Free Technical Assistance Pay: $172.10 stipend 33 Impartial rehab advice Sparkle Qualifications & Requirements: • Must be a registered voter in Cuyahoga County 33 Site visits to discuss maintenance and improvement work roject Sparkle is a FREE • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills P • Ability to lift 35 lbs. 33 Assistance finding contractors lawn care and snow • Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance Low-Interest Financing removal service for Ward • Ability to work Election Eve and Election Day 33 For home improvement projects 6 seniors and physically • Must attend a training class prior to Election Day 33 Rates as low as 1.4% challenged residents. ELECTION NIGHT | Ride Along Official 3 3 Most projects are eligible Ride Along Officials are essential for keeping political 33 NEW purchase/rehab option! Councilwoman Mitchell balance. They ride with law enforcement officials to encourages those in need to and from drop-off locations and the Board of Elections call 216-791-8683 to learn more warehouse to deliver ballots and materials the evening www.heritagehomeprogram.org of Election Day. Each vehicle is staffed with one Democrat 216-426-3116 about this program. and one Republican. They also help direct cars coming and going from drop-off locations. Ride Along Officials begin at 5:00 pm on Election Day. Pay: $10.00/hour. Hours vary; earns a minimum of $40.00 28th Annual Qualifications & Requirements: • Must be a registered Republican or Democrat in the state of Ohio • Willingness to work extended hours • Demonstrates a professional attitude and Senior Day appearance • Attends a brief orientation on Election Day SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 24 Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue Drop-off Assistant ALL seniors invited to 10:00 am: Information Fair 12:00 pm: Lunch Drop-off Assistants help Rovers (see Election Support) fulfill duties, load and unload supplies from ballot- attend this FREE event! 11:00 am: Program 12:30 pm: Entertainment transportation vehicles, safeguard sensitive documents, For more information call 664-2833 and perform all other duties as assigned. Hours begin at 6:00 pm on Election Day until complete. Pay: $65.00 base rate Qualifications & Requirements: CONTACT: Fairfax Renaissance • Must be a registered voter in the state of Ohio 8111 Quincy Avenue, Suite 100 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • Willing to work late evenings if necessary Phone 216-361-8400 • Ability to lift 50-70 lbs. continuously Community News www.fairfaxrenaissance.org • Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance The Cleveland Clinic Health & Education Center @ 2390 E. 79th St, 2nd Floor • Attends a brief orientation on Election Day All services and programs are FREE! Screenings are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm. For more info call (216) 361‐1773. ELECTION SUPPORT | Rover Rovers travel to various polling locations to assess Workforce Development Program (Supported by United Way of Greater Cleveland, The Westfield Insurance Foundation and ODOT) and assist with problems related to the voting process, FRDC offers a workforce development program in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and other area employers to recruit safeguard sensitive documents and supplies, deliver Cleveland residents for employment. The program offers soft skill development, financial literacy, referral to supportive services election-related materials to polling locations, and assist and paid training opportunities to residents of wards 4, 5 & 6. Precinct Election Officials if there is a high volume of voters. Orientation Sessions: Wednesdays at 10:30 am at 8111 Quincy Ave. Registration for sessions is required. Call 216-361-8400 Rovers work on both Election Day eve and Election Day, to sign up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration. If you have a resumé please bring it along with photo and may accumulate 20-30 hours of paid working hours identification and proof of residency. Seating is limited and you will not be permitted in the session without calling to reserve a during the two-day period . seat. Orientation is designed to familiarize participants with program expectations and requirements. Pay: $11.00/hour. Hours vary. Qualifications & Requirements: Cleveland Housing Network’s Weatherization program • Muse be a registered voter in the state of Ohio Attention Fairfax residents: you may qualify for Cleveland Housing Network’s (CHN) Weatherization program. Get your application • Use of personal vehicle and cell phone online at www.chnnet.com or pick one up at our office (Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation, 8111 Quincy Ave., Ste. 100) • Up-to-date insurance and driver’s license Free services for eligible applicants may include: furnace, insulation, hot water tank, refrigerator, & light bulbs! 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Phone: 216-664-4234 (FRDC) Above are various renderings of the new RTA Rapid Transit Station at Quincy and Fax: 216-664-3837 105th Street.
The RTA’s rapid station at E. 105th Street and Quincy Ave. is being 216-421-2100 | shad.org Ward Office: (BSSDC) Corporation
renovated and expanded as part of the part of Phase 2 of the 216-341-0757 | unionmiles.org 12200 Fairhill Road 216-429-1182 | slavicvillage.org Slavic Village Village Development Slavic 216-491-8450 | buckeyeshaker.org
Opportunity Corridor project. Phase 2 is about to begin and it extends 216-341-1455 | bbcdevelopment.org Suite C145 216-361-8400 | fairfaxrenaissance.org 11802 Buckeye Road, Cleveland OH 44120 Cleveland Road, 11802 Buckeye 12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland OH 44106 OH Cleveland 12510 Mayfield Road, from E. 93rd street to just north of Quebec Ave. The station expansion, OH 44104 Cleveland, 8111 Quincy Avenue, Phone: 216-791-8683 216-791-4907 | littleitalyredevelopment.org 9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44105 Cleveland, Avenue, 9250 Miles Park Buckeye Shaker Square Development Square Shaker Buckeye
which will provide an extended platform, new signage and seating, as OH 44120 106, Cleveland, Ste. 11811 Shaker Blvd., 620 Broadway Avenue, #200, Cleveland, Ohio 44127 #200, Cleveland, Avenue, 620 Broadway Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. (BBC) Inc. Burten, Development, Carr Bell, Email: [email protected] well as access for disabled at E. 105th St. bridge, will cost approximately Ohio 44104 Cleveland, 104, 7201 Kinsman Suite Road, Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (LIRC) Corporation Little Italy Redevelopment that serve the Ward 6 Community: Ward serve the that Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation Corporation Development Renaissance Fairfax Shaker Area Development Corporation (SHAD) Corporation Development Area Shaker $4 million. (UMDC) Corporation Union Miles Development Visit www.ClevelandCityCouncil.org Corporations Development