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The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission provides Greater Cleveland communities with urban planning services and tools for effective public decision-making. countyplanning.us

Exciting progress for the Unified Zoning Code! Thank you to the Cleveland Foundation for announcing a $150,000 investment to advance this important new initiative.
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Current zoning misses the mark
Join us for a fun and family-friendly community bike ride on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m.! Ride alongside the Mayor, connect with neighbors, and enjoy an exciting tour through the community. Meeting Location: City Hall Front Parking Lot Free helmets available while supplies last All ages and skill levels are welcome For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (216) 383-6313.
LAUNCH PARTY INTRODUCING A NEW WAY TO PAY 06.01.2026 JOIN US! Join us on June 1 and learn how to unlock capped fares and save money on every ride with Fare capping and the new GCRTA Smartcard. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 Tower City | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Stokes - Windermere Station| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm W. 117 - Madison Station| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm WHAT TO EXPECT Grab a Free Smart Card! (While Supplies Last) Be one of the first to score a free starter card to get you ready for your next ride. (Quantities are limited!) Learn the Apps & Chat With Our Team We'll help you get started and explain exactly how fare capping saves you money. Good Vibes & Free Swag We’ll have music playing and plenty of fun GCRTA giveaways and helpful guides for you to grab.
Save the date! Garfield Heights BWAM 2026: May 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
an introduction to the 2026 edition of the Development Trends on TOD Corridors report
word cloud from the Valley View Community Survey results
promotional video for the 2026 Celebrate Trails Day activities in Cuyahoga County
line chart of Cuyahoga County's estimated population between 2020 and 2025
Join us for the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program Round 21/FY 2027 Applicant Workshop Friday, April 10, 2026 11:00 AM Virtual via Zoom
HEALTH KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked second in both primary care physicians and mental health providers per capita, but rates of heart disease, asthma, diabetes, and obesity were all higher than the 11 peer county average. Cuyahoga County ranked seventh in average life expectancy.
TRANSPORTATION KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked below average in the percentage of households with no vehicle available. On the other hand, Cuyahoga County ranked above average in the percentage of workers who walked, biked, or took transit to work, as well as public transit ridership and transit performance score.
ENVIRONMENT KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County had 91% of its land area developed, making it one of the most urbanized among the peer counties. The County ranked below average in the percentage of "Good" air quality days and total pounds of toxic releases.
HOUSING KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked seventh among the peer counties in single-family building permits and sixth in multi-family building permits, up from 10th in the 2023 edition of the Data Book. Cuyahoga also ranked as the second most affordable county, but was around the 11 county average for cost burdened households.
ECONOMY KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in gross domestic product and total number of business establishments. It also ranked fifth in number of new business formed in the past year. Cuyahoga County had the fourth largest labor force among the peer counties but ranked eighth in labor force participatio
DEMOGRAPHICS KEY TAKEAWAYS Cuyahoga County ranked fourth in total population but last in population change from 2015 to 2024, declining by over 36,000 people. The County was generally older and more diverse than the peer counties with the third highest median age and the fourth largest percentage of the population that is non-white.
Our County 2026 A County Planning Data Book Features information about Cuyahoga County and 10 peer counties in the Midwest, covering 63 indicators in six sections: demographics, economy, housing, environment, transportation, and health. Here are some key takeaways for each section.
City of Bedford Master Plan: Take the vision survey! Complete by March 14th. What's your vision for Bedford's future? Residents, business owners, workers, and visitors all encouraged to share their thoughts!
attendees listen to a presentation at the meeting
Public Meeting Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Bedford City Hall, 165 Center Road Learn more about the Master Plan and share your vision for Bedford's future. A presentation will be given at the start of the meeting, but you are welcome to stop in at any time to ask questions and share your thoughts. All are encouraged to participate, including children.
Village of Valley View 2025 Community Master Plan Public Open House Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m., Valley View Community Center, 6828 Hathaway Road, Valley View OH 44125 Help us shape the future of Valley View!
map of percent owner-occupied housing units in Cuyahoga County by community
event flyer
REIMAGINING TURNEY ROAD PLANNING FOR A VIBRANT CORRIDOR Join fellow residents, businesses, and community leaders for an evening of conversation as we showcase the study's findings and discuss next steps for implementation. The presentation will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by a short question and answer period. We hope to see you there! CITY COUNCIL MEETING & PRESENTATION MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 5:30 PM GARFIELD HEIGHTS CIVIC CENTER 5407 TURNEY ROAD To learn more about the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project, please visit: www.countyplanning.us/turneyroad
Share your thoughts! Orange Village has partnered with County Planning to envision the future of trails and wayfinding in the Village! Visit countyplanning.us/orangewayfinding to share your thoughts and stay up to date with the plan.
photo of Laura Mendez Ortiz
Bedford Master Plan: to learn more and tell us your thoughts, visit countyplanning.us/bedford
Lakewood Public Art Master Plan Survey We want to hear from you about public art in Lakewood! Take the survey by September 30, 2025
bar chart of monthly HOA and condo fees in Cuyahoga County for 2024
Bike with a Mayor Saturday - 9/13/25 at 9:00 a.m. Join Mayor Brunello on an extended bike ride through the city beginning and ending at City Hall. Don't forget your bike helmets!
Tour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00-11:30 a.m. Meeting location: Greenwood Farm Community Park
What's happening with transit-oriented development in Cuyahoga County? An animated GIF introducing the features of the new TOD Navigator tool.
screenshot of the TOD Navigator
Tour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor Saturday, July 5, 2023 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Meeting location: Community Center parking lot
map of Cuyahoga County census tracts by percentage of adults with food insecurity
set of four maps showing access to bicycle facilities in Cuyahoga County
map of building density in Cuyahoga County by census tract
map of Cuyahoga County households with retirement income by census tract
set of four maps illustrating the living arrangements of older adults in Cuyahoga County
Highlights from the 2025 Edition of the Development Trends on TOD Corridors report
line chart of Cuyahoga County's estimated population between 2020 and 2024
Reimagining Turney Road: Planning for a vibrant corridor Project Open House & Showcase Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road A short presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by refreshments
Join us for the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program Round 20/FY 2026 Applicant Workshop: Friday, March 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. in person or online
Maple Heights Evolving Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan: we need your input. In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, the City of Maple Heights is seeking ideas for redevelopment of the commercial areas in and around Southgate USA. Community Meeting #2: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hope Alliance Bible Church, 5050 Stanley Avenue
Hey, Richmond Heights! We need your input, so please join us for public meeting #1 about the streetscape and revitalization plan along Richmond and Chardon roads. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Richmond Heights City Hall, 26789 Highland Road.
Maple Heights Evolving Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan: we need your input. In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, the City of Maple Heights is seeking ideas for redevelopment of the commercial areas in and around Southgate USA. Community Meeting #2: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hope Alliance Bible Church, 5050 Stanley Avenue
Community Plans + Economic Development Jan 29, 10:30 a.m. CM: 1.0 Cost: free Format: webinar
Hey, Richmond Heights! We need your input, so please join us for public meeting #1 about the streetscape and revitalization plan along Richmond and Chardon roads. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Richmond Heights City Hall, 26789 Highland Road.
Maple Heights Evolving Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan: we need your input. In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, the City of Maple Heights is seeking ideas for redevelopment of the commercial areas in and around Southgate USA. Community Meeting #2: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hope Alliance Bible Church, 5050 Stanley Avenue
Participants at the East 22nd Street stakeholder workshop
We want to hear from you about signage in Cleveland Heights. Take the survey by December 29, 2024.
Join us for a webinar: Accessory Dwelling Units | Small & Mighty. Monday, November 18, 2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Learn about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their many benefits, current trends driving the shift towards ADUs, and listen to a panel discussion from a local Cuyahoga County community taking the initiative to make ADUs a functional, attainable, and affordable housing option for residents.
map showing the previous state of residence for people who moved to Cuyahoga County between 2018 and 202
chart of housing tenure in Cuyahoga County by community (with populations of 20,000 or more)
chart showing the percentage of renters with a housing burden by race for Cuyahoga County and 10 other counties
map of added taxable building value in Cuyahoga County by census tract
map of single-parent households in Cuyahoga County by census tract
Map of the diversity index in Cuyahoga County by census tract
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission and Ohio EPA are seeking public comments for the BUI 10 removal! Due July 31, 2024.