Ohio

Economic Evolution of the Rust Belt
Can Rust Belt cities evolve from low-skill factory jobs and paternal company town employers in to more diverse and dynamic entrepreneurial economies?

Cleveland's First Protected Bike Lanes Get $14 Million Boost
[Updated] The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency will provide the funding for two ambitious protected bike lanes in Cleveland.
Cincinnati Switching to 100% Renewable Energy for Municipal Facilities
Almost all of Cincinnati's police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers, and administrative buildings will run on renewable energy.

Army Corps: Climate Change Could Devastate Ohio River Region
The agency's report shows that inland-dwellers are just as likely as coastal types to be deeply affected by climate change.

Not Enough Condos to Go Around in Downtown Cleveland
What will it take for the supply of urban condos to catch up with the demand in Downtown Cleveland?

Columbus Just Changed its 'Smart City' Plan
The original plan earned the city a highly competitive $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Offshore Wind Lands on Lake Erie
By 2019, a multi-million dollar project developed by a former "big energy" guy might make Cleveland the new U.S. leader in renewable energy.

Nuisance Laws Fine Victims
Nuisance laws in Ohio cities endanger and discriminate against the victims of abuse, domestic violence, and the mentally ill.

Proof-of-Payment Transit Ruled Unconstitutional When Enforced by Police
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Emanuella Groves ruled that the city's HealthLine must use civilians, not police, to check tickets.

Who Uses the Water in Lake Michigan?
A new series from the Chicago Tribune explores the Midwest's complicated relationship with Lake Michigan.

Cincinnati Looking for Transit Budget Solutions
Fare increases, a new tax, and a system redesign are some of the ideas on the table for Cincinnati's bus system as its operating transit agency struggles to deal with budget shortfalls.

Major League Soccer Team Playing Austin Against Columbus for a New Stadium Deal
The Columbus Crew could become Austin FC if a new stadium doesn't materialize in Ohio's capital city.

Adaptive Brew-Use
The Associated Press explores the trend of churches rebuilt as breweries.

Columbus Leads the 'Hottest Hipster Markets' in the U.S.
A list to probably take with a grain of salt…artisanal salt served by a man with a perfectly waxed handlebar mustache.
450,000 People Live in Food Deserts in the Cleveland Area
A new map reveals the scale of the food desert challenge in Cleveland and environs.

Lake Erie Algae Bloom Growing Again
The algae bloom in Lake Erie has spread to cover much of the edge of Lake Eerie near Toledo, but toxins remain low where local communities draw drinking water supply.

First 'Smart Cities' Grant-Enabled Hardware Online in Columbus
Columbus has spent the first year since its selection as the $50 million Smart Cities Challenge grant recipient devoted to planning and research. The grant has also proven a very enticing fundraising tool.
Better Block Earns Rave Reviews in Akron
A Better Block installation took over the streets of Kenmoore in Akron, Ohio last weekend.

More Cities Following Honolulu's Victim Blaming Model for Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian blaming won't make pedestrians any safer, but cities are trying it anyways.

$750 Million to Create a Sports-Focused, Mixed Use Development in Canton, Ohio
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is about to get a major makeover. The development investment is the largest in the history of the city of Canton.
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