Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Independence tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2012-01-08T04:11:01Z Movable Type 4.23-en NOACA updates TIP tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2012:/blog//1.12240 2012-01-08T03:49:01Z 2012-01-08T04:11:01Z The NOACA Governing Board approved the addition of 15 projects to its long-range transportation plan. Eight of the projects are in Cuyahoga County, including the planned redecking of the I-480 bridge in Valley View and Independence.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The NOACA Governing Board approved the addition of 15 projects to its long-range transportation plan. Eight of the projects are in Cuyahoga County, including the planned redecking of the I-480 bridge in Valley View and Independence.

]]> Residential development update tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.12023 2011-10-04T22:11:49Z 2011-10-04T22:41:04Z Several local residential projects are under construction or being planned.Chagrin Falls residents are closely watching the development of the River Walk townhouses on West Orange Street.The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization is renovating the 22-unit Sylvia Apartments on Franklin Boulevard.Ohio... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Several local residential projects are under construction or being planned.

]]> West Creek trail concept tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10971 2010-10-28T03:00:33Z 2010-10-28T03:12:13Z The West Creek Preservation Committee is interested in building a multipurpose trail in Seven Hills and Independence.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The West Creek Preservation Committee is interested in building a multipurpose trail in Seven Hills and Independence.

]]> Technology Center nears approval tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10714 2010-08-18T20:20:22Z 2010-08-18T20:51:28Z Construction of the Cleveland Clinic's $15 million Independence Technology Center expansion could begin as early as next month.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Construction of the Cleveland Clinic's $15 million Independence Technology Center expansion could begin as early as next month.

]]> West Creek Confluence Project update tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9799 2009-12-02T03:54:25Z 2009-12-02T04:08:20Z Through the West Creek Confluence Project, the West Creek Preservation Committee is reclaiming eight acres of urban wetlands where West Creek meets the Cuyahoga River in Independence (PDF).... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Through the West Creek Confluence Project, the West Creek Preservation Committee is reclaiming eight acres of urban wetlands where West Creek meets the Cuyahoga River in Independence (PDF).

]]> Independence Technology Center tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9498 2009-09-12T02:19:50Z 2009-09-12T02:36:57Z The Independence Planning Commission approved plans for a 138,000-square-foot expansion of the Cleveland Clinic's Independence Technology Center.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Independence Planning Commission approved plans for a 138,000-square-foot expansion of the Cleveland Clinic's Independence Technology Center.

]]> Hemlock Trail planning tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9175 2009-06-23T02:42:50Z 2009-06-23T02:59:09Z Independence officials say that the proposed Hemlock Trail could be completed in the next few years. Federal and state funding will cover most of the costs, with the City paying for ecological and environmental studies.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Independence officials say that the proposed Hemlock Trail could be completed in the next few years. Federal and state funding will cover most of the costs, with the City paying for ecological and environmental studies.

]]> May 2009 election results tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8975 2009-05-07T01:21:12Z 2009-05-07T01:31:11Z Independence voters yesterday rejected Issue 5, the proposed zoning overlay for downtown Independence. In Twinsburg, all seven zoning issues passed citywide, but it is too early to tell if they also were approved at the ward level. Cleveland.com has a... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Independence voters yesterday rejected Issue 5, the proposed zoning overlay for downtown Independence. In Twinsburg, all seven zoning issues passed citywide, but it is too early to tell if they also were approved at the ward level. Cleveland.com has a complete list of the Cuyahoga County election results.

]]> Details about Issue 5 tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8892 2009-04-18T02:42:22Z 2009-04-18T02:47:27Z The Sun Courier has additional information about Issue 5, the proposed zoning overlay for 151 acres in downtown Independence. It will appear on the May 5 ballot.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Sun Courier has additional information about Issue 5, the proposed zoning overlay for 151 acres in downtown Independence. It will appear on the May 5 ballot.

]]> Issue 5 in Independence tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8779 2009-03-26T02:11:51Z 2009-03-26T02:19:56Z The proposed zoning overlay for downtown Independence will appear on the May ballot as Issue 5. Mayor Kurtz recently spoke about the plans at a meeting of the Independence Homeowners Association.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The proposed zoning overlay for downtown Independence will appear on the May ballot as Issue 5. Mayor Kurtz recently spoke about the plans at a meeting of the Independence Homeowners Association.

]]> Independence zoning overlay issue tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8583 2009-02-06T23:18:31Z 2009-02-07T19:40:37Z The Sun Courier has more details about the proposed downtown zoning overlay district that will appear on the May ballot in Independence.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Sun Courier has more details about the proposed downtown zoning overlay district that will appear on the May ballot in Independence.

]]> Plans for downtown Independence tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/testblog//1.11 2009-01-17T04:27:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:20Z Independence City Council is considering legislation to put a downtown zoning overlay district on the May ballot. The overlay would permit retail and multi-family development, including senior housing. Multi-family housing is not currently allowed in the City. Last year, the... Independence City Council is considering legislation to put a downtown zoning overlay district on the May ballot. The overlay would permit retail and multi-family development, including senior housing. Multi-family housing is not currently allowed in the City. Last year, the City surveyed Independence seniors about their preferences.

Update: the overlay district will appear on the May ballot.

]]> Mercomp's landfill remains a problem tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.192 2008-12-13T04:18:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:24Z The lack of oversight at the closed 40-acre Schaaf Road Landfill in Brooklyn Heights and Independence continues to trouble local officials.... The lack of oversight at the closed 40-acre Schaaf Road Landfill in Brooklyn Heights and Independence continues to trouble local officials.

]]> Independence zoning code changes proposed tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.378 2008-11-08T04:34:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:28Z Some Independence councilmembers want to revise portions of the City's zoning code.... Some Independence councilmembers want to revise portions of the City's zoning code.

]]> Trail construction news tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.413 2008-11-01T03:03:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:29Z Engineering and environmental studies are being prepared for the proposed Hemlock Trail through Independence. In Parma Heights, construction of a walking trail behind Cassidy Theatre is nearly complete.... Engineering and environmental studies are being prepared for the proposed Hemlock Trail through Independence. In Parma Heights, construction of a walking trail behind Cassidy Theatre is nearly complete.

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