Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Brook Park tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2012-01-17T20:17:56Z Movable Type 4.23-en Master plan for Brook Park tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2012:/blog//1.12259 2012-01-17T20:05:33Z 2012-01-17T20:17:56Z Glenn Grisdale of Reveille will present a draft of the new Brook Park Master Plan at a public meeting on January 25. The owner of Brookgate Shopping Center was disappointed by the process.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Glenn Grisdale of Reveille will present a draft of the new Brook Park Master Plan at a public meeting on January 25. The owner of Brookgate Shopping Center was disappointed by the process.

]]> Redevelopment opportunities in Brook Park tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.12094 2011-11-05T03:59:53Z 2011-11-05T09:03:32Z Ford began demolishing its closed Cleveland Casting Plant in July, and plans to finish early next year. Once completed, it will open at least 230 acres in Brook Park for potential redevelopment. The automaker also intends to close the adjacent... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Ford began demolishing its closed Cleveland Casting Plant in July, and plans to finish early next year. Once completed, it will open at least 230 acres in Brook Park for potential redevelopment. The automaker also intends to close the adjacent Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2 next year, which could create additional redevelopment opportunities. Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 will remain open.

]]> Brook Park survey tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.12042 2011-10-15T03:25:49Z 2011-10-15T05:44:49Z The Brook Park master planning process includes a survey of residents. Initial survey results indicate neighborhood revitalization is a priority. The survey will remain open through the end of the year.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Brook Park master planning process includes a survey of residents. Initial survey results indicate neighborhood revitalization is a priority. The survey will remain open through the end of the year.

]]> Brook Park Master Plan tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11936 2011-08-30T19:20:21Z 2011-08-30T19:38:56Z The City of Brook Park hired Reveille of Bowling Green, Ohio to prepare a municipal master plan. Officials plan to hold a public hearing in late September or early October.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The City of Brook Park hired Reveille of Bowling Green, Ohio to prepare a municipal master plan. Officials plan to hold a public hearing in late September or early October.

]]> Brook Park rejects pact tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11733 2011-06-17T03:59:10Z 2011-06-17T06:20:09Z Brook Park leaders decided to not pursue the proposed water main maintenance and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland. Brook Park's law director recommended against the pact, saying it could hurt the City's ability to attract companies.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Brook Park leaders decided to not pursue the proposed water main maintenance and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland. Brook Park's law director recommended against the pact, saying it could hurt the City's ability to attract companies.

]]> Possible Cleveland-Brook Park agreement tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11248 2011-01-15T04:56:23Z 2011-02-09T20:54:24Z Leaders in Brook Park are considering the water main maintenance and no poaching agreement offered by the City of Cleveland. Highland Heights City Council has also been pondering the proposal. Update: Brook Park officials continue to discuss the proposal.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Leaders in Brook Park are considering the water main maintenance and no poaching agreement offered by the City of Cleveland. Highland Heights City Council has also been pondering the proposal.

Update: Brook Park officials continue to discuss the proposal.

]]> GRC groundbreaking tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10756 2010-08-26T03:42:10Z 2010-09-04T08:21:45Z NASA's Glenn Research Center will break ground for its new Centralized Office Building on Friday. The LEED silver building is the centerpiece of the campus master plan. NASA Chief Technologist Robert Braun said that Glenn's future is bright. Update: the... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ NASA's Glenn Research Center will break ground for its new Centralized Office Building on Friday. The LEED silver building is the centerpiece of the campus master plan. NASA Chief Technologist Robert Braun said that Glenn's future is bright.

Update: the News Sun and West Life have additional information.

]]> Stormwater district perspectives tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.9991 2010-01-21T02:18:07Z 2010-01-21T02:53:45Z Area communities reacted differently to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's new stormwater management program. Mayor Cicero of Lyndhurst was disappointed, and the City of Hudson may join Summit County's lawsuit against the sewer district. Mayor Elliott of Brook Park,... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Area communities reacted differently to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's new stormwater management program. Mayor Cicero of Lyndhurst was disappointed, and the City of Hudson may join Summit County's lawsuit against the sewer district. Mayor Elliott of Brook Park, on the other hand, thinks the program will help the city alleviate and prevent flooding problems. David Beach called it "one of the most important developments for local water quality that I have seen in the past 25 years."

]]> Brook Park quiet zone activation tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8989 2009-05-11T20:08:29Z 2009-05-11T20:15:34Z The three railroad quiet zones in Brook Park are scheduled to be in service by May 22.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The three railroad quiet zones in Brook Park are scheduled to be in service by May 22.

]]> Brookpark rapid station replacement tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8878 2009-04-16T20:13:02Z 2009-04-16T20:36:20Z The News Sun has more details about RTA's plans to redesign the Brookpark rapid station. The design process is expected to take 13 months, and RTA will continue to market the surrounding property for a potential transit-oriented development.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The News Sun has more details about RTA's plans to redesign the Brookpark rapid station. The design process is expected to take 13 months, and RTA will continue to market the surrounding property for a potential transit-oriented development.

]]> Quiet zone construction finished tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8801 2009-03-31T02:25:50Z 2009-03-31T02:33:19Z Work on the railroad quiet zones in Brook Park is complete, and City officials are awaiting approval from the Federal Railroad Administration.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Work on the railroad quiet zones in Brook Park is complete, and City officials are awaiting approval from the Federal Railroad Administration.

]]> Hopkins runway extension opens tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8630 2009-02-14T04:30:06Z 2009-02-14T07:26:11Z A runway extension at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. FAA grants covered 75% of the $44.2 million project.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ A runway extension at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. FAA grants covered 75% of the $44.2 million project.

]]> Quiet zone completion delayed tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/testblog//1.90 2009-01-10T03:07:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:22Z The expected end of construction to enable the creation of railroad quiet zones in Brook Park has been pushed back to this spring. When complete, they will be the first in the state.... The expected end of construction to enable the creation of railroad quiet zones in Brook Park has been pushed back to this spring. When complete, they will be the first in the state.

]]> Inner-ring housing strategies tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.269 2008-12-01T21:03:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:26Z Euclid officials plan to use the City's funds from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program to identify, purchase, and demolish 74 foreclosed homes. The City of Brook Park will begin participating in a program that will allow it to take ownership... Euclid officials plan to use the City's funds from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program to identify, purchase, and demolish 74 foreclosed homes. The City of Brook Park will begin participating in a program that will allow it to take ownership of abandoned homes.

]]> Regional fire district proposal shrinks tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.270 2008-12-01T20:56:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:26Z The proposed seven-city joint fire district is down to two communities now that Brook Park has pulled out of the the study. The Cities of Parma and Parma Heights are the only remaining participants.... The proposed seven-city joint fire district is down to two communities now that Brook Park has pulled out of the the study. The Cities of Parma and Parma Heights are the only remaining participants.

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