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Cleveland Neighborhoods by the Numbers: 2018 Update
A new report issued by Western Reserve Land Conservancy shows a significant reduction in the number of vacant and distressed structures in …
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Cleveland Neighborhoods by the Numbers: 2018 Update
Cities need data concerning vacant properties and building conditions to make informed community development decisions. By preparing and conducting property inventories, Western …
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Ohio Land Bank Conference Success
From preservation of historic homes to ecological restoration of vacant lots, this year’s Ohio Land Bank Conference provided plenty of opportunities to …
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Trees planted in North Collinwood to honor Senator Voinovich
On Saturday, May 12, volunteers, community partners, and family members honored the legacy of the late Senator George Voinovich by planting trees …
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Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebrations
As we beat the heat and bask in the shade provided by trees across the region, we are reminded of the many …
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“Myths and Misconceptions About Demolition in Cleveland”
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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Ohio Land Bank Conference Presenters – 2017
Presenter biographies for the 2017 Ohio Land Bank Conference can be found below. Lisa Adkins, State Historic Preservation Office- Ohio …
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Ohio Land Bank Movement Reaches Milestone
Western Reserve Land Conservancy is celebrating the establishment of Ohio’s 44th, 45th, and 46th county land banks in Guernsey, Henry, and Paulding counties, …
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Areas of vacancy in Cleveland overlap with “hot spots” of violent crime and lead exposure, new comprehensive study finds
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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Kirby Broadnax honored as Next City Vanguard
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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Typical Week, Tremendous Impact
What does a typical week look like for Western Reserve Land Conservancy? After decades of planning and negotiating, the Land Conservancy …