Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook

Community Engagement

The City and its partners are committed to engaging with and keeping the community informed about the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook redevelopment. A series of focused community conversations pertaining to this vital project will be held in the coming months. Upcoming meetings include: Kick-Off Parking & Traffic Community Workshop – August 5 at 6:00 PM at the Lee Road Library and Public Spaces and Connectivity Open House – August 12 at 6:00 PM in the Atrium at City Hall. The full framework of meetings can be downloaded below (under July 2021). Materials from these meetings will be posted below as the timeline is updated . The City also welcomes comments from residents; a comments section is provided at the bottom of this page.

Updated Project Vision and Goals

Vision:
Strengthen the Cedar-Lee District and businesses city-wide, provide a greater range of residential opportunities, and enhance the desirability of the City of Cleveland Heights through inspired new mixed-use development.

Goal #1: Promote Cleveland Heights’ rich legacy and progressive future
Objective 1: Build upon the strong sense of community here
Objective 2: Celebrate the approach that All Are Welcome
Objective 3: Realize the vision of multiple planning efforts, including the City’s Master Plan

Goal #2: Support Cedar-Lee businesses, residents and visitors
Objective 1: Design thoughtfully for the immediate context – buildings, public spaces, parking and infrastructure
Objective 2: Provide a coordinated construction process that openly communicates with owners, tenants, customers and residents
Objective 3: Welcome upwards of 300 new customers that live in the district

Goal #3: Provide new housing options for Cleveland Heights
Objective 1: Create options for residents who want to age in place
Objective 2: Provide new types of residential amenities that strengthen the city’s ability to compete
Objective 3: Build new homes within steps of the district’s rich offerings

Goal #4: Create integrated, inclusive and connected public spaces 
Objective 1: Provide a range of flexible outdoor spaces that support different activities
Objective 2: Reflect the Cleveland Heights community through design and amenities (benches, landscaping, places to sit)
Objective 3: Incorporate community input and ideas

Goal #5: Capitalize on recent district investments
Objective 1: Fully utilize the parking garage and reimagine surface parking
Objective 2: Connect to the Lee Road streetscape
Objective 3: Reinforce recent storefront, building and campus renovation projects