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A discussion on new approaches to tackle complex urban problems in Cleveland's inner-ring suburbs, focusing on vacant houses, rental growth, poverty, and the erosion of the residential tax base. Key challenges and the need for innovative solutions will be explored.
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New Approaches to Complex Urban Problems Georgine Welo, Mayor, City of South Euclid Scott Lynch, Councilman, City of Euclid Jim Rokakis, Vice-President of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Director of the Thriving Communities Institute
The inner-ring suburbs of Cleveland have become ground zero in the region’s foreclosure crisis. Bedford, Bedford Heights, Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Fairview Park, Garfield Heights, Lakewood, Maple Heights, Parma, Parma Heights, Shaker Heights, South Euclid, University Heights and Warrensville Heights
ATA: POPULATION AND HOUSING UNITS 2010 CUYAHOGA COUNTY POPULATION 2010 CUYAHOGA COUNTY HOUSING UNITS Source: US Census
Housing is our industry. As goes housing, so goes our region.
In 2011, the delinquent residential property taxes in FSC communities totaled $48,766,090.
Cuyahoga’s Losses to Adjacent Counties 2004-2009 36,000 equals a Westlake – in five years
Of the total number of people living below the poverty line in Cuyahoga County.31% live in FSC Communities.57% live in the City of Cleveland.12% live in the rest of the County.
Key Challenges We Face • Vacant & blighted houses • Growth of rentals • Growth of poverty • Erosion of residential tax base • Reduced resources
To attract and retain residents we have to create vibrant communities.