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Phil Kidd

@philtkidd.bsky.social
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Humanist. Urbanist. Minimalist. Tragic Optimist. Planner (city). Planter (tree). Runner/bike rider.

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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Put the exclamation point on the Broadview Ave depaving project this morning in Old Brooklyn with the planting of 26 trees (Phase I). Really proud of this project and the collaboration involved. Thanks to Old Brooklyn CDC, Cleveland Tree Coalition, Kristopher Harsh and Rebecca Maurer.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I'll be kicking off the CLE Urban Design Collab Spring 2026 lecture series w/ a presentation of my passion project “Every Street Cleveland” on Friday, Jan 30 at 12pm (1309 Euclid Ave). I'll share photos & discuss what I've learned so far after 6 years. Free in-person event. Hope to see you there.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Leaving City Hall was a difficult decision but looking forward to this next chapter!
clevelandfoundation.org
Phil Kidd Joins Cleveland Foundation as Director of Vibrant Neighborhoods | January 12, 2026 | Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation’s mission is to enhance the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, add...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Jan 2026 Complete & Green Streets Update: tinyurl.com/Jan2026CGS Note: This will be my last newsletter as I'll be starting a new job which you'll hear more about soon. It's been a pleasure bringing you these updates. Hope you've found them informative & helpful. Thanks for reading & Happy New Year!
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I recently completed a community journalism course for The Land which involved publishing an article. I chose to write about the Cleveland running community with a focus on its run clubs given that there are so many yet no one has done a story on them to date. Enjoy. thelandcle.org/stories/a-jo...
thelandcle.org
A jog around Cleveland's growing running scene – The Land
There are dozens of running clubs, catering to newbies and experienced runners alike. See what makes jogging The Land so special.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
December 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update: tinyurl.com/Dec2025CGS
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
New Every Street Cleveland post: Buckeye-Shaker Square! Post: tinyurl.com/BuckeyeShaker
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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The number of our Better Streets committees has been growing - and it's time to celebrate! If you have been on the fence about joining your neighbors in fostering positive change, come learn what's happening and get prepared for the next year of progress. www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Thanks to Midtown Inc. for the opportunity to speak to residents in Hough tonight abt the Wade Park Ave project. B/w 2020-'24, there's been 112 crashes. It's also an important bike connection route in CLE Moves. Check out the project webpage to learn more: www.clevelandohio.gov/transportati...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
November 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update POST: mailchi.mp/clevelandohi...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Cleveland, Ohio: The Clearest Distillation of America www.secondratecities.com/p/cleveland-...
secondratecities.com
Cleveland, Ohio: The Clearest Distillation of America
A preserved past and slow progress towards a promising future are rewriting decades of decline. Oh, and it's beach city that loves meat. There's lots of meat.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Next up for Every Street Cleveland: Buckeye-Woodhill. Hungarians, hills, housing and hope. POST: www.everystreetcleveland.com/2025/10/buck...
everystreetcleveland.com
Buckeye-Woodhill
The  Buckeye-Woodhill  neighborhood (sometimes still referred to as "Woodland Hills" or "Lower Buckeye") is one half of the historic cultu...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
October 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update: mailchi.mp/clevelandohi...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
September 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update: mailchi.mp/clevelandohi...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
August 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update: tinyurl.com/CLEAug2025CGS
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Finished reading “Cleveland Sports Facilities: A 35 Year History’ by Ken Silliman. An extremely detailed examination of the complicated decision making and deal making regarding sports facility public subsidy.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Checking out the bikes lanes in downtown Pittsburgh!
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Just wrapped the construction kickoff meeting for the Payne Ave Phase II project in Asiatown! Here’s a little recap of what to expect (both phases).
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Checking out bus & bike infrastructure in downtown Denver!
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
After 35+ miles and 130+ photos, this is the story of Kinsman. From forgotten industrial landscapes to a leader in sustainability efforts. POST: www.everystreetcleveland.com/2025/07/kins...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
July 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update: tinyurl.com/CGSjuly2025
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
June 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets Update Link: tinyurl.com/June2025CGS
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Actual photo I took last night. @thisiscle.bsky.social
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Behold: After 5.5 months, 101+ miles, and 350+ photos, this is the story of Slavic Village. Quite the journey. So much history. Post: tinyurl.com/ESCslavicvil...
tinyurl.com
Slavic Village
Neighborhood:  Slavic Village Distance This Neighborhood: 101.9 miles Distance So Far: 979.35 miles Progress Map The Bohemian National Hall ...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Huge turnout for the 36th annual Canalway Riversweep despite the weather. 33 sites cleaned by nearly 1k volunteers. My team removed nearly 60 bags of trash on W. 65th b/w Clark & Storer where we recently planted 50 trees. Of course, always fun to catch up with everyone at the Flat Iron afterparty.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Another nice Detroit Shoreway & Cudell Better Streets Bike Fix-A-Thon event. Special thanks to Neighborhood Connections for the funding, Ohio City Bike Co-Op for the great work crew, Bike CLE for the lights & helmets, and Cudell Rec Center for the space.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The inaugural Ohio Active Transportation Conference was great. Lots of good sessions and City staff + mayor represented well. It sold out so hopefully this will become an annual event.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
May 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets + Trails Update: mailchi.mp/clevelandohi...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Nice turnout for Celebrate Trails Day at Canal Basin Park. Lots to celebrate. Lots more to come over the next several years.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
‘Arbor Day Happy Hour’ with Better Streets Collinwood at Waterloo Arts. Homemade cocktails and food spread. Tree planting demonstration. Tree bingo. I love this group.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
State of the Environment with @justinmbibb.bsky.social at Cleveland Public Library. Congrats to Sustainable Cleveland on the launch of their Climate Action Plan!
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Earth Day tour of W. 50th to learn about the grassroots efforts to save the now-iconic 44 ash trees on the street. We also discussed challenges and strategies to tree preservation in Cleveland. Finished with some drinks at Happy Dog. Thanks to Urban Forestry for organizing.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Pittsburgh 💕Cleveland
nextpittsburgh.com
A Pittsburgher's guide to a perfect weekend in Cleveland
“Cleveland has the best 90 days of any place in the world,” quarterback Jameis Winston declared after one season with the Cleveland Browns.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
I'll be leading a cleanup of W. 65 b/w Clark & Storer Ave on Sat, May 3 (9-11am) as part Riversweep. We recently planted 50 trees in this location & would like to give the area a good Spring cleaning. RSVP below. Lunch/afterparty @ Flat Iron to follow. Thanks! www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAD...
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RiverSweep 2025 - W. 65th, between Clark and Storer
RiverSweep's 36th year!!!! Started in 1989, RiverSweep is a one-day litter cleanup that focuses on protecting the Cuyahoga River by removing garbage from the Cuyahoga River Corridor. Over the course o...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Thanks to Steve Litt/Ideastream for the coverage. Stop by the new Market Garden Irishtown Bend Taproom this Wed from 6-8pm to check out the plans for the Memorial Bridges Loop. RSVP below to stay "in the loop" (pun intended) for project updates as well. Invite: www.eventbrite.com/e/cleveland-...
ideastream.org
Cleveland to improve popular downtown running loop overlooking Cuyahoga River
After years of advocacy by recreational groups, the city is ready to fix the longstanding gaps in the three-mile loop.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
April 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets + Trails Update Link: tinyurl.com/April2025CLE...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
I visit weekly. When I drive, I have never parked on W. 25th. Why? There's always a parking space in the lots. In fact, I did counts this weekend: 254 avail spaces at 7:30pm on Sat, 67 at 1pm on a Sun. Peak hours. I also fear ped safety is being used as a strawman of sorts. Design solutions exist.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
March 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets + Trails Update: tinyurl.com/March2025cgs
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
"Over the past week, the Trump Administration has removed many important safety resources. Last Friday, we noticed that the main Complete Streets page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website had been removed—erasing decades of research, case studies, and proven solutions."
smartgrowthamerica.org
Federal actions threaten roadway safety efforts: What’s at stake - Smart Growth America
This post was written by Heidi Simon and Eric Cova. The Complete Streets movement was started more than twenty years ago to build shared energy and strategy for making our streets safer. As the conven...
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Bike Cleveland @bikecleveland.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Elements of this map - including physically separated bike lanes & upgrades to current lanes - begin implementation this year❗️as part of a rapid, 3-year bikeway install. If there are connections you would like prioritized, you have a window of opportunity at www.clevelandohio.gov/cleveland-mo...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
February 2025 CLE Complete & Green Streets + Trail Update: tinyurl.com/Feb2025cgs
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Pittsburgh had a plan to install 3-15K new streetlights. Using a new GIS tool that identifies actual surface illumination, they were able to refine their work and determined only 1,100 needed installed, saving the city millions. Note: Streetlight improvements can reduce collisions by up to 42%.
esri.com
Pittsburgh Lights an Innovative Path to Streetlight Design
To account for unique geography and elevation variation, the city used an ArcGIS Pro script tool to model streetlight distribution in 3D.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Congrats to @bikecleveland.bsky.social on their 14th anniversary and another sold out annual meeting & social. Up to a record 1,900 members!
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Appreciate Scene doing this story but want to clarify that the upcoming CLE Moves plan will be our guide moving forward (builds on CleLink). Also, I'll be discussing the Mem. Bridges Loop plans at an upcoming run group event. More details on that once we wrap up a few technical items. Stay tuned.
clevescene.com
Downtown Memorial Bike Loop Plans Will Be Unveiled Early This Year
The three-mile loop of protected bike lanes would connect Ohio City, Downtown and the tip of the future Irish Town Bend Park
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
January 2025 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets + Trails Update: mailchi.mp/1fac015d49f2...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The Cleveland Better Streets Film Festival was a great success! Special thanks to all our community allies for participating, Bike Cleveland for sponsoring, Capitol Theatre for hosting, Better Cities Film Festival for partnering and, of course, to all those who attended. Great night.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We're 4 days out and just surpassed 200 RSVPs! A reminder that the event is free but tickets are required. Get yours here: events.humanitix.com/better-stree...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
We're less than 2 weeks until the CLE Better Streets Film Fest! Check out the film lineup below! Reminder: event is free but tickets are required. We've got 400 seats to fill and would love a huge turnout for the first year so we hope to see you there! Tickets: events.humanitix.com/better-stree...
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Just had our final planning meeting for the Better Street Film Fest. Lineup is looking great. Also just cracked the 100 RSVP mark. However, we have 400 seats to fill! Free event but tickets are required (see link below). Hope you can join us on December 14 at the Capitol Theater!
events.humanitix.com
Better Streets Film Festival
Get tickets on Humanitix - Better Streets Film Festival hosted by Bike Cleveland. 1390 W 65th St, 1390 W 65th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA. Saturday December 14th 2024. Find event information.
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Phil Kidd @philtkidd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Hello good people of Cleveland. Here's your December 2024 Cleveland Complete & Green Streets + Trails update. Hope you're having a great holiday break. And if not, please allow this post to help fill the distraction gap. Update: tinyurl.com/CGSDec2024
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