Revitalizing Cleveland's Older Suburbs
4 July 2001 - 10:00am
Cleveland's aging communities team up to market postwar era housing.
Cleveland's older suburbs, once booming with mass-produced housing after World War II, are now trying to find a market for the outdated bungalows that dominate the landscape. "Project planners suggest that prospective bungalow buyers might include retirees, singles, young couples, empty-nesters, young professionals and others who want living space that is affordable or easy to maintain. The second unit in a duplex could serve as the office for a home business or a suite for a family member."
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Older suburbs want their houses to be your home
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 3, 2001
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