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The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission provides Greater Cleveland communities with urban planning services and tools for effective public decision-making.

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County Planning@countyplanning· Jul 2

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Foundation awarded County Planning a $150,000 grant to support the Unified Zoning Code initiative. Thank you to the Cleveland Foundation and all of our partners who continue to be the cornerstones of the #CuyahogaUZC. Learn more at www.countyplanning.us/uzc

Exciting progress for the Unified Zoning Code! Thank you to the Cleveland Foundation for announcing a $150,000 investment to advance this important new initiative.

This funding strengthens our efforts to modernize zoning, unlock development opportunities, and grow our region.

Learn more about our new approach to zoning: www.countyplanning.us/uzc

Special thanks to all of our partners: the Cleveland Foundation, the Cuyahoga Land Bank, and the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors

County Planning@countyplanning· Jun 30

Due to the heat advisory, the cities of @clvhtsgov.bsky.social and Garfield Heights have postponed their #BikeWithAMayor rides scheduled for this week. The ride in Garfield Heights has been rescheduled for August 31, and a new date for the Cleveland Heights ride will be announced soon.

County Planning@countyplanning· Jun 2

The next ride in the #BikeWithAMayor series is on Saturday, June 6 in Richmond Heights!

Join us for a fun and family-friendly community bike ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m.! Ride alongside the Mayor, connect with neighbors, and enjoy an exciting tour through the community.

Meeting Location: City Hall Front Parking Lot
Free helmets available while supplies last
All ages and skill levels are welcome

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (216) 383-6313.

County Planning@countyplanning· Jun 1

Today our friends at GCRTA are launching two new initiatives: fare capping and smart cards, and you can join them at one of three launch parties. Learn more at www.riderta.com/fares/fareca...

County Planning@countyplanning· May 28

The first #BikeWithAMayor ride of the year will be in Garfield Heights on Saturday morning. www.garfieldhts.org/345/Bike-wit... Visit countyplanning.us/greenways for the full calendar of events. More will be added as additional communities schedule rides.

Save the date! Garfield Heights BWAM 2026: May 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

County Planning@countyplanning· May 8

More than $1.5 billion worth of transit-oriented development has been constructed in Cuyahoga County the last seven years—that is the key finding of the 2026 edition of the Development Trends on TOD Corridors report. Learn more at www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...

County Planning@countyplanning· May 5

The results of the Valley View Community Survey are now available. We heard from residents and visitors about their visions for the future and are excited to share the findings! www.countyplanning.us/projects/val...

word cloud from the Valley View Community Survey results

County Planning@countyplanning· Apr 22

#CelebrateTrails Day is on Saturday, April 25, and you're invited to join us in Pepper Pike for the festivities. @bikecleveland.bsky.social has all the details: www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 26

Cuyahoga County's population declined to an estimated 1,232,925 people in 2025. While the 2024 population estimates released last year showed population growth between 2023 and 2024, those figures have been revised downwards in the latest release and no longer show an increase.

line chart of Cuyahoga County's estimated population between 2020 and 2025

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 24

A new round of the #CleanOhio Greeenspace Conservation Program is underway, and Cuyahoga County has about $3.2 million available to preserve open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors. Applicants are encouraged to attend an online workshop. www.countyplanning.us/cleanohio

Join us for the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
Round 21/FY 2027 Applicant Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2026
11:00 AM
Virtual via Zoom

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

HEALTH KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County ranked second in both primary care physicians and mental health providers per capita, but rates of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and obesity were all higher than the 11 peer county average. Cuyahoga County ranked seventh in average life expectancy.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

TRANSPORTATION KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County ranked below average in the percentage of households with no vehicle available. On the other hand, Cuyahoga County ranked above average in the percentage of workers who walked, biked, or took transit to work, as well as public transit ridership and transit performance score.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

ENVIRONMENT KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County had 91% of its land area developed, making it one of the most urbanized among the peer counties. The County ranked below average in the percentage of "Good" air quality days and total pounds of toxic releases.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

HOUSING KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County ranked seventh among the peer counties in single-family building permits and sixth in multi-family building permits, up from 10th in the 2023 edition of the Data Book. Cuyahoga also ranked as the second most affordable county, but was around the 11 county average for cost burdened households.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

ECONOMY KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in gross domestic product and total number of business establishments. It also ranked fifth in number of new business formed in the past year. Cuyahoga County had the fourth largest labor force among the peer counties but ranked eighth in labor force participatio

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

DEMOGRAPHICS KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in total population but last in population change from 2015 to 2024, declining by over 36,000 people. The County was generally older and more diverse than the peer counties with the third highest median age and the fourth largest percentage of the population that is non-white.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 10

Our County 2026 features information about @cuyahogacounty.bsky.social and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health. Here are some key takeaways for each section. www.countyplanning.us/ourcounty

Our County 2026
A County Planning Data Book
Features information about Cuyahoga County and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health.
Here are some key takeaways for each section.

County Planning@countyplanning· Mar 2

Haven't had a chance to complete the Bedford Master Plan Community Vision Survey? Never fear! We've extended the deadline for you. Please complete the survey by March 14th. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BedfordVis...

City of Bedford Master Plan: Take the vision survey! Complete by March 14th.

What's your vision for Bedford's future? Residents, business owners, workers, and visitors all encouraged to share their thoughts!

County Planning@countyplanning· Feb 25

Thank you to everyone in Bedford who participated in last night's public meeting. If you couldn't be there and want to weigh in, please complete the community vision survey. Meeting materials are available on our site: www.countyplanning.us/bedford

attendees listen to a presentation at the meeting

meeting participants sharing their thoughts at display boards

County Planning@countyplanning· Feb 20

Hey, Bedford residents, please remember to join us on Tuesday for a public meeting about the city's new master plan. www.countyplanning.us/projects/bed...

Public Meeting
Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bedford City Hall, 165 Center Road
Learn more about the Master Plan and share your vision for Bedford's future. A presentation will be given at the start of the meeting, but you are welcome to stop in at any time to ask questions and share your thoughts. All are encouraged to participate, including children.

County Planning@countyplanning· Feb 12

Please help us shape the future of Valley View! Join us for an open house for the Valley View Master Plan on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Valley View Community Center. countyplanning.us/valleyview

Village of Valley View 2025 Community Master Plan Public Open House

Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m., Valley View Community Center, 6828 Hathaway Road, Valley View OH 44125

Help us shape the future of Valley View!

County Planning@countyplanning· Jan 29

Here's an example of the available information: this map shows the percentage of owner-occupied housing units by community. www.datawrapper.de/_/N0xN5/

map of percent owner-occupied housing units in Cuyahoga County by community

County Planning@countyplanning· Oct 15

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.

County Planning@countyplanning· Oct 6

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

County Planning@countyplanning· 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.

County Planning@countyplanning· 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· 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

County Planning@countyplanning· Sep 16

Hey, @lakewoodoh.gov residents, have you completed the Lakewood Public Arts Master Plan Survey yet? The survey will close in two short weeks, and we need your input. www.surveymonkey.com/r/LakewoodPu...

Lakewood Public Art Master Plan Survey
We want to hear from you about public art in Lakewood!
Take the survey by September 30, 2025

County Planning@countyplanning· Sep 12

On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau published 2024 1-year #ACSdata. This release includes a new table covering monthly HOA and condo fees. For a national perspective, see this Census Bureau story, and see the chart for a look at the local numbers. www.census.gov/library/stor...

bar chart of monthly HOA and condo fees in Cuyahoga County for 2024

County Planning@countyplanning· Sep 11

The City of Highland Heights will hold its' #BikeWithAMayor ride on Saturday at 9:00. 🚴 Join Mayor Brunello to explore neighborhoods, share your thoughts, and meet neighbors. www.highlandhts.com/Calendar.asp...