Launch Lorain: A plan for the future of Lorain Avenue in Ohio City
The Launch Lorain full report was released today by Ohio City Incorporated after a weeklong planning charrette in November that examined the future of Lorain Avenue in Ohio City.
The Launch Lorain Charrette was made possible with the generous support of Neighborhood Progress Inc., Councilmen Matt Zone and Joe Cimperman, and the support of all Ohio City stakeholders. The charrette was led by the Kent State Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC).
The Lorain Avenue plan with launch the momentum of the Ohio City Market District west on to Lorain Avenue though projects such as revitalizing storefronts, activating public green space, engaging businesses and long standing institutions like Saint Ignatius High School.
The Report
Ideas from the charrette have been collected into the four categories of Public Infrastructure; Real Estate Development; Green Space Connections; and Wayfinding and Identity. The full report created by CUDC can be found here.
Take a survey and let us know what you think!
Readers are asked to complete a survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LaunchLorain that will continue the plan's evolution and move it forward towards implementation.
Join us at a public meeting
THE MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED A public meeting is now scheduled for July 9, 2012 at 5:30pm at the Carnegie West Library to discuss the plan and the survey results. Please RSVP attendance to Jeff Verespej at
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