Our Thriving Communities Institute is making a difference in cities across Ohio. From creating county land banks to securing funding for demolition, our work improves neighborhoods and provides a voice for residents.
Conservation Stories
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with Ashtabula County Metroparks to acquire 146 acres of the former Harbor Golf Course in order …
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Frank Ford, senior policy adviser for Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Thriving Communities program, has published an article, Myths and Misconceptions About Demolition in …
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An alliance of businesses and nonprofits came together on Saturday, Sept. 9 to plant 30 robust trees at an elementary school in …
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The cities of Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, South Euclid, and Warrensville Heights are ready to launch a survey of all 50,000 …
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Significant pockets of concentrated vacancy in Cleveland co-occur with hot spots of lead exposure, violent crime, homicide, weapons violation and aggravated assaults, …
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This spring, Western Reserve Land Conservancy staff member Kirby Broadnax will join 40 of the world’s top urban professionals under the age …
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What does a typical week look like for Western Reserve Land Conservancy? After decades of planning and negotiating, the Land Conservancy …
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Ohio faces serious property challenges, ranging from blight removal to property reuse to new development. Groups and individuals lack easy access to …
Conservation Stories
For many years, Western Reserve Land Conservancy has worked with corporate and community partners in southeast Akron to restore streams, build trails …
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Thanks to everyone who attended the 2016 conference! You helped make it a huge success. Western Reserve Land Conservancy believes the conference provided …
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Western Reserve Land Conservancy has released Cleveland Neighborhoods by the Numbers, a comprehensive report documenting building conditions found through the citywide Cleveland Property …
