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

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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/10/2026
Pepper Pike's #BikeWithAMayor ride is coming up on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m., just before the city's Harvest Festival. www.pepperpike.org/Calendar.asp...
Community event poster promoting the "Bike with the Mayor" ride in Pepper Pike, showing two smiling cyclists riding through a park with trees and birds, with event details (Sunday, October 4th, 1 PM meet at City Hall parking lot, open to all ages).
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 30/09/2026
The Unified Zoning Code is a collaborative effort that requires local partnerships to succeed. Thank you to the cities of Brook Park, East Cleveland, Euclid, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, and South Euclid for participating in the initial #CuyahogaUZC cohort. www.countyplanning.us/uzc
We're pleased to announce our six community partners on the Unified Zoning Code: Brook Park, East Cleveland, Euclid, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, and South Euclid. Learn more and access the RFP at www.countyplanning.us/uzc
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 30/09/2026
The next public meeting for the Bedford Master Plan will be on Wednesday, October 14. We need your input, so we hope to see you there! www.countyplanning.us/bedford
City of Bedford Master Plan
Public Open House
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Ellenwood Community Center, 124 Ellenwood Avenue
We need your input on the proposed master plan recommendations
For updates at to learn more, visit countyplanning.us/bedford
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 29/09/2026
We're pleased to announce the release of the Cuyahoga County Unified Zoning Code RFP, marking the next step in developing a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional zoning code. #CuyahogaUZC www.countyplanning.us/projects/uni...
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/09/2026
You have two opportunities to #BikeWithAMayor on Saturday, September 5. Oakwood Village's ride begins at 9:00 a.m., and the ride in Richmond Heights starts at 10:00 a.m. www.oakwoodvillageoh.com/bike-with-ma... richmondhtsoh.gov/m/newsflash/...
Bike with Mayor Erica L. Nikolic: Saturday, September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noonTour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor: Saturday, September 5 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 21/08/2026
The City of Garfield Heights is developing an active transportation plan and wants your feedback on ways to improve walking and bicycling in the community. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
The City of Garfield Heights is developing an active transportation plan and wants your feedback on ways to improve walking and bicycling in the community.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 13/08/2026
The City of Solon's #BikeWithAMayor ride is this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. A free pancake breakfast will follow the ride! www.solonohio.gov/1555/Solon-B...
Bike with Solon Mayor Eddy Kraus. Bring your own bike and helmet. Sunday, August 16. Gather at 8:30 a.m., ride at 9:00 a.m. Meet at Solon Community Center, Community Banquet Pavilion, Senior Center Parking Lot: 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon OH 44139
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 11/08/2026
This evening's #BikeWithAMayor ride in @shakerheights.bsky.social remains on tap, weather permitting. You can complete the waiver in advance: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Bike ride with the mayor: Tuesday, August 11
Join Heights Bicycle Coalition and Mayor David Weiss for a Shaker Heights slow roll. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell's Ice Cream in the Van Aken District. Ride departs promptly at 7:00 p.m. All ages. Wear a helmet.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 11/08/2026
Congrats to @plannerpatrick.bsky.social on his promotion to Assistant Director!
Organizational update: we're pleased to announced that Patrick Hewitt, AICP has been promoted to the position of Assistant Director. Congratulations, Patrick!
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/07/2026
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/uzcSpecial thanks to all of our partners: the Cleveland Foundation, the Cuyahoga Land Bank, and the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 30/06/2026
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.
Bike-with-a-Mayor logo
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 09/06/2026
We're excited to unveil the Unified Zoning Code, a multi-jurisdictional effort to update development standards in Cuyahoga County. The opt-in #CuyahogaUZC ordinance will modernize regulations and unlock development opportunities while maintaining local administrative authority. countyplanning.us/uzc
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/06/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 01/06/2026
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...
LAUNCH PARTY
INTRODUCING A NEW WAY TO PAY
06.01.2026

JOIN US!
Join us on June 1 and learn how to unlock capped
fares and save money on every ride with Fare
capping and the new GCRTA Smartcard.
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
Tower City | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Stokes - Windermere Station| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
W. 117 - Madison Station| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WHAT TO EXPECT
Grab a Free Smart Card! (While Supplies Last)
Be one of the first to score a free starter card to get
you ready for your next ride.
(Quantities are limited!)

Learn the Apps & Chat With Our Team
We'll help you get started and explain exactly how
fare capping saves you money.

Good Vibes & Free Swag
We’ll have music playing and plenty of fun GCRTA
giveaways and helpful guides for you to grab.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 28/05/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 08/05/2026
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...
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 05/05/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 22/04/2026
#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...
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 26/03/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 24/03/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 10/03/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/03/2026
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!
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 25/02/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 20/02/2026
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 12/02/2026
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!
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 29/01/2026
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 15/10/2025
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.
event flyer
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 06/10/2025
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 23/09/2025
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.
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 17/09/2025
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
photo of Laura Mendez Ortiz
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 16/09/2025
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 16/09/2025
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 12/09/2025
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
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 11/09/2025
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...
Bike with a Mayor 
Saturday - 9/13/25 at 9:00 a.m.
Join Mayor Brunello on an extended bike ride through the city beginning and ending at City Hall. Don't forget your bike helmets!
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 05/09/2025
Don't forget that Richmond Heights's #BikeWithAMayor ride is on Saturday morning. Hope to see you there!
Tour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Meeting location: Greenwood Farm Community Park
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 14/07/2025
We recently launched the TOD Navigator, an interactive platform for tracking Transit-Oriented Development in Cuyahoga County. You can use it to find information about #CuyahogaTOD developments, plans, zoning changes, and infrastructure projects. www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 03/07/2025
We're proud to introduce the TOD Navigator—a new tool for visualizing #CuyahogaTOD projects. This interactive tool tracks TOD projects throughout Cuyahoga County, including building construction, corridor plans, zoning updates, and infrastructure investments. www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...
screenshot of the TOD Navigator
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/07/2025
Your next opportunity to #BikeWithAMayor is on Saturday, July 5 in Richmond Heights. 🚴
Tour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor
Saturday, July 5, 2023
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting location: Community Center parking lot
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 06/06/2025
Food Insecurity is a newly available indicator from CDC PLACES and is included in the 2025 Data Book. It illustrates the areas where people are unable to afford nutritionally adequate and safe foods.
map of Cuyahoga County census tracts by percentage of adults with food insecurity
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 04/06/2025
The Bicycle Facilities indicator was reintroduced for the 2025 Data Book, based on new information collected as part of the #CuyahogaGreenways initiative. It shows which areas have access to on- and off-street bike facilities.
set of four maps showing access to bicycle facilities in Cuyahoga County
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 02/06/2025
The land use section of the 2025 Data Book includes Building Density as a new indicator. It’s a calculation of the estimated area of buildings per area of land.
map of building density in Cuyahoga County by census tract
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 29/05/2025
Another new indicator in the 2025 Data Book is Retirement Income. It shows the locations of households that receive retirement, survivor, or disability income from sources like an IRA, 401(k), or pension. Note that it doesn’t include Social Security income.
map of Cuyahoga County households with retirement income by census tract
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 27/05/2025
One of the Data Book's new indicators is Living Arrangements of Older Adults. Using Census Bureau #ACSdata, it looks at whether people 65 and older live alone, with a spouse or partner, with a child or other relative, or with a non-relative.
set of four maps illustrating the living arrangements of older adults in Cuyahoga County
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 12/05/2025
$1.2B worth of transit-oriented development (TOD) has been added in Cuyahoga County since 2019. This is the key finding from the 2025 Development Trends on TOD Corridors report. #CuyahogaTOD www.countyplanning.us/projects/tod...
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