Ohio
Urban Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Losing Population To Surrounding Counties
Population loss continues for Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs.
Older Suburbs In Cleveland Need Work
Cuyahoga County's woes figure prominently in a new report that calls for addressing the growing needs of older suburbs.
The Digital Divide In Cleveland
Despite a number of technology awards, only about half of the city's adults have internet access, and even fewer have broadband connections.
Bringing Light Rail To Greater Cincinnati
Planners and transit advocates consider rail to alleviate traffic congestion and promote development in Greater Cincinnati.
Kelo Gets First Test In Ohio
The state supreme court is reviewing a similar case, with the opportunity to reduce the eminent domain power provided to local governments in Kelo, in this commentary.
'Mall Backlash' A Growing Trend
Old-style downtowns benefit from comsumers' "mall overload".
Series Examines Forest City Enterprises
The Cleveland Plain Dealer profiles hometown company Forest City Enterprises, highlighting its emergence as a big-name player in real estate development nationwide.
Toledo: From Industrial Heartland To Wireless Mecca
America's fifth most 'unwired' city is an example of emerging technology going mainstream, and its potential economic development impact.
Church Uses Taking Over Poor Cleveland Neighborhoods
Churches and their parking lots dominate some East Side neighborhoods. It's a mixed blessing at best.
The Nexus Between Schools And Planning
In most cities, school districts occupy more land than any private developer or other public entity. Yet, the cities in which school districts operate often have no more influence over schools than they do foreign countries.
When Can Johnny Start Walking to School Again?
The small schools and Smart Growth movements are now working to change the rules and habits that contribute to school sprawl.
Greater Cleveland's Job Sprawl
Editorial urges Greater Cleveland to help central city residents get to jobs in the outer suburbs.
Driven To Do-It-Yourself Bio-Diesel
Computer programmer converts his car to run on discarded cooking oil from the company cafeteria.
The Community Rating Game
Rating communities is highly subjective even with objectively measured criteria. Often such surveys ignore distinctive neighborhoods that have a sense of identity.
The Next Big Thing In Shopping
A new type of store combining the convenience of online ordering with the hands-on experience of browsing a store in person is planned for Columbus, OH.
New Waterfront 'Neighborhood' Announced
New $225 million mixed use development announced for prime riverfront area.
Cleveland Supercenter Plans Revived
Labor interests and city council are concerned about the fate of neighborhood stores.
Riverfront Park To Put New Face On Cincinnati
A $78M project along the Ohio River will unify the riverfront between two stadiums.
Suburban Developer Finds New Urbanism
Can a former suburban shopping center developer save downtown Cleveland from a 'death spiral?'
Bad Plans, Visual Blight In Downtown Cleveland
Some plans are so bad they deserve to die on the drawing board, complains columnist Steve Litt about a new plan to speed traffic through Cleveland's downtown inner belt.
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