Development

Listen to this articleThe Cleveland Observer In County lowers age threshold to 67; homeowners say relief is vital as property taxes continue rising. Cuyahoga County is expanding a property-tax relief program for seniors, lowering its eligibility age from 70 to 67 and offering up to $10,000 in direct assistance to homeowners struggling with delinquent tax… Read more: More Seniors Qualify for Tax Relief as Cuyahoga County Expands Assistance Program

Listen to this articleBy Staff Writer State leaders and the Cleveland Browns say a new, enclosed stadium in Brook Park could be a regional economic catalyst. The current plan carries an estimated price tag of about $2.4 billion (U.S.), with $600 million in state support and a separate $100 million settlement proposed between the city… Read more: Haslam Sports Group $100M Settlement: Who Really Wins?

Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun Cuyahoga County’s Land Bank began as a residential tool. Today, its priorities seem to serve institutions and commerce over individuals. From Renewal to Redevelopment In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, longtime homeowner and resident Ron Calhoun has watched the county’s Land Bank evolve from a neighborhood renewal program into an engine… Read more: OP-ED: From Homeowners to Developers: The Changing Face of Cuyahoga’s Land Bank and Its Community Cost

Listen to this articleBy: Mary Kate McNamee Behind the Scenes of Development Projects Recent development projects in Cleveland continue to foster and advance the area. While these projects take years to come to fruition, they revitalize deteriorated areas of the community. Josh John Forbes, Marketing and Communications Director of the Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, spoke with… Read more: Development Projects Double Edge Sword That Can Build Or Break A City

Listen to this articleStaff Writer  Lawmakers, auditors, activists and voters are clashing over sweeping changes to Ohio’s property tax system as the 2025 election approaches.  Ohioans face a growing property tax problem as rising home values drive up tax bills, putting pressure on homeowners statewide. In response, lawmakers, county officials and grassroots activists are proposing… Read more: Ohio In Transition The 2025 Reform Battles