Ohio
Ohio Eminent Domain Task Force Can Learn From NJ
A single redevelopment law must control the use of eminent domain by Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties, writes Stuart Meck in this editorial.
Reclaiming Dike 14
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources owns some property on Cleveland's rocky Lake Erie coastline. Now a rare layover for migratory birds, polluted Dike 14 has the potential to become a model park for the city.
Urban Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Losing Population To Surrounding Counties
Population loss continues for Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs.
Older Suburbs In Cleveland Need Work
Cuyahoga County's woes figure prominently in a new report that calls for addressing the growing needs of older suburbs.
The Digital Divide In Cleveland
Despite a number of technology awards, only about half of the city's adults have internet access, and even fewer have broadband connections.
Bringing Light Rail To Greater Cincinnati
Planners and transit advocates consider rail to alleviate traffic congestion and promote development in Greater Cincinnati.
Kelo Gets First Test In Ohio
The state supreme court is reviewing a similar case, with the opportunity to reduce the eminent domain power provided to local governments in Kelo, in this commentary.
'Mall Backlash' A Growing Trend
Old-style downtowns benefit from comsumers' "mall overload".
Series Examines Forest City Enterprises
The Cleveland Plain Dealer profiles hometown company Forest City Enterprises, highlighting its emergence as a big-name player in real estate development nationwide.
Toledo: From Industrial Heartland To Wireless Mecca
America's fifth most 'unwired' city is an example of emerging technology going mainstream, and its potential economic development impact.
Church Uses Taking Over Poor Cleveland Neighborhoods
Churches and their parking lots dominate some East Side neighborhoods. It's a mixed blessing at best.
The Nexus Between Schools And Planning
In most cities, school districts occupy more land than any private developer or other public entity. Yet, the cities in which school districts operate often have no more influence over schools than they do foreign countries.
When Can Johnny Start Walking to School Again?
The small schools and Smart Growth movements are now working to change the rules and habits that contribute to school sprawl.
Greater Cleveland's Job Sprawl
Editorial urges Greater Cleveland to help central city residents get to jobs in the outer suburbs.
Driven To Do-It-Yourself Bio-Diesel
Computer programmer converts his car to run on discarded cooking oil from the company cafeteria.
The Community Rating Game
Rating communities is highly subjective even with objectively measured criteria. Often such surveys ignore distinctive neighborhoods that have a sense of identity.
The Next Big Thing In Shopping
A new type of store combining the convenience of online ordering with the hands-on experience of browsing a store in person is planned for Columbus, OH.
New Waterfront 'Neighborhood' Announced
New $225 million mixed use development announced for prime riverfront area.
Cleveland Supercenter Plans Revived
Labor interests and city council are concerned about the fate of neighborhood stores.
Riverfront Park To Put New Face On Cincinnati
A $78M project along the Ohio River will unify the riverfront between two stadiums.
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.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
