Ohio

A worn down building, looked at through a crumbling brick wall with graffiti.

Cleveland is turning abandoned real estate into ‘housing innovation district,’ jobs

The city’s housing innovation district will bring pro-housing policies to disinvested neighborhoods.

September 6, 2026 - Yahoo News

A crowd of people in front of two MetroNow buses, cutting a blue ribbon.

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit

Multiple states across America increasing access to flexible public transportation.

September 1, 2026 - Mass Transit

Skyline of Cleveland, Ohio with fall colors reflected in a river.

Cleveland program has housed 200 people since 2024

The A Home For Every Neighbor initiative successfully moves people into housing in under two weeks.

August 2, 2026 - Next City

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Cincinnati launches nation's first 'Climate Migration Readiness Plan'

City officials say Cincinnati's growth warrants proactive planning climate disruptions coupled with a bigger population.

June 29, 2026 - Smart Cities Dive

Ruined brick walls with graffiti on them stand as part of partically demolished building in Clevelannd, Ohio.

Cleveland announces new Midline industrial investment district

The plan calls for at least 1.5 million square feet of new industrial and commercial space alongside housing.

May 21, 2026 - Cleveland Magazine

Rendering of aerial view of stadium on riverfront with high-rise buildings, parks, and roadways around it in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati upzoning plan paves way for revitalized waterfront district

The city hopes to kickstart new development on five vacant lots in the riverfront entertainment district.

May 19, 2026 - Cincinnati Enquirer

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Study: States approved 90% of renewable energy projects between 2018 and 2024

Ohio had the highest rejection rate for wind and solar proposals.

April 24, 2026 - Inside Climate News

Color-blocked facade of elementary school in CIncinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati school district to open 'Safe Sleep' lot for unhoused families

The safe parking lot is part of Project Connect, a district-led initiative that provides services to students and families.

April 16, 2026 - Cincinnati CityBeat

Aerial of data center with large water tower in foreground in rural Ohio.

Rural Ohio is Reconsidering its Laissez-Faire Zoning Culture as Data Centers Threaten Local Resources

There are at least 10 data center proposals in the pipeline in southeast Ohio.

March 31, 2026 - WOUB

Cars driving on Ohio freeway with orange cones blocking off one lane.

First-of-its-kind Ohio Pilot Used Car Sensors to Report Poor Road Conditions

Honda vehicles equipped with LiDAR and video sensors can flag road deficiencies such as emerging potholes, obstructed signs, and damaged guardrails.

January 30, 2026 - Engadget

Yellow, red, and black Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad locomotive at station.

Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Train Goes Electric

The train’s two historic diesel locomotives are being converted to electric power.

January 18, 2026 - Cleveland.com

Young woman holding up "RENT ROLL BACK" sign in public meeting.

What Happened to ‘Renter’s Choice’ Legislation?

Years ago, officials in dozens of cities and states showed interest in passing legislation that required landlords to accept alternatives to the traditional lump-sum security deposit. Today, much of that momentum has diminished.

December 25, 2025 - Shelterforce Magazine

Small duplex in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland Deploys Solar to Make Affordable Housing More Affordable

A nonprofit-backed project is bringing efficient duplexes to Cleveland.

December 8, 2025 - Signal Cleveland

Two-story brick houses in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Introduces New Rules Allowing ADUs in all Residential Districts

The city’s recent zoning code updates include new rules for secondary housing units.

November 27, 2025 - ABC 6

Children crossing a crosswalk paved with red bricks in Lakewood, Ohio.

An Ohio School District is Known for its Walkability. A District Overhaul is Jeopardizing That.

Lakewood plans to close some schools and consolidate students to a centralized early education center, eliminating years of work that created safe walking routes to neighborhood schools.

November 4, 2025 - Streetsblog USA

Downtown park in Akron, Ohio with Erie Canal lock.

Akron's Multimillion Dollar Bet on Parks

The Ohio city invested $17 million to revitalize a downtown park. It seems to be working.

August 27, 2025 - Governing

Worker in yellow safety vest and hard hat looks up at servers in data center.

Ohio Forces Data Centers to Prepay for Power

Utilities are calling on states to hold data center operators responsible for new energy demands to prevent leaving consumers on the hook for their bills.

July 18, 2025 - Inside Climate News

Google street view of wide street in Cleveland, Ohio with blue 55th Street sign and red brick three-story building visible in right corner.

Cleveland to Boost Bike Safety With New Bike Lanes, School Programs

The program, using curriculum created by Cleveland Bikes, is part of a broader effort to improve safety along school routes.

July 8, 2025 - Signal Cleveland

Cincinnati publiv bus with orange front.

Cincinnati School District Shifts Students to Public Transit to Cut Costs

Over 10,000 Cincinnati Public Schools students already use public buses for school transportation each year.

June 24, 2025 - Cincinnati Enquirer

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Proposed Ohio Budget Preserves Housing Trust Fund

The Senate-approved budget also creates two new programs aimed at encouraging housing construction.

June 12, 2025 - Ohio Capital Journal

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.