The Election is almost over and it’s going to be time to roll up our sleeves and get to prioritizing issues that need to be tackled. If you had told any of us five years ago that our Government would be willing to pump money into banks, financial institutions or anything else, we’d have all [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Ideas'
Good Idea For Our Current Times? What Do You Think?
October 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Ideas · Ohio Rail and Transit · economic news · politics
Ward 20 Summit October 30th, Mark Your Calendar
October 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Curious about new business or planned new business in Ward 20? Progress on school rebuilding? Have the opportunity to learn and talk about all sorts of things at the end of this month. Put it on your calendar!
The Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation (BPDC) is holding a Ward 20 Summit on October 30th and as it [...]
Tags: Cleveland Events · Ideas · economic development · housing trends · neighborhood news
Remarkable People Making a Difference Vote for One of Them
October 11th, 2008 · No Comments
Tired of election ads on TV? Yes, me too. Stressed out about the economy? Oh yes, for sure me too. Well the World is still turning and people are still doing remarkable things to help others. Whether you vote or not, read this CNN synopsis of remarkable people and the kind of work they are doing [...]
Tags: Ideas · economic news
A Better Idea: Green Roofs Save $$$$
October 6th, 2008 · No Comments
I wrote about green roofs on buildings a few weeks ago, but here is an article from the Wall Street Journal further outlining why they make good economic sense and cents for cities. Chicago is doing this and wants to expand the program. Here is what they say:
City officials in Chicago now estimate that their [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · Ideas · economic development · economic news
Saving is Good. Here’s How To Save On Textbook Costs
September 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Sometimes the Web is fabulous. Textbooks cost a fortune so any way to save money on them is wonderful, yes? I’ve seen a few websites that help students do this. This one has the catchiest title, and seems really good: check out Textbook Revolt. It’s like a textbook coop. You list text books you have [...]
Tags: Ideas · economic news
Finally, Ohioans Can License Those Three-Wheeled Cars
September 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Okay so you still have to wear a helmet inside your car (oy) but Ohio has finally joined the 21st Century and decided it’s okay to license these cars. Here is the James Ewinger story about it in the PD. I was in North Olmsted in the Spring and saw a gold/mustard colored ‘thingy’ with [...]
Tags: Ideas · economic news
How About An Out of This World Spot For Your Final Resting Place?
September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
When you were a kid, did you dream of being an astronaut? As you got older, did you wish you could be one of the first civilians on The Shuttle? Have you dreamed about socking away some dollars so you can take a trip (isn’t it with Richard Branson?) on one of the first commercial [...]
Tags: Ideas
How Do We Promote Better Commuting Strategies?
July 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
I don’t suppose people who ride the bus or take light rail or car pool will get any relief, how about a 3% tax break for those who don’t drive? Anyway, here is the PD blog post outlining Rep. LaTourette’s Commuter Relief and Fuel Efficiency Act bill/proposal.
What about using that same money to increase methods [...]
Tags: Ideas · Ohio Rail and Transit · economic development · transit oriented development
Why Can’t There Be A Rail Component to the Opportunity Corridor?
June 26th, 2008 · 10 Comments
That’s what I kept saying over and over to myself as I read a PD post about how Governor Strickland seems to want to revive the stalled roadway work between I-490 and University Circle. All through the discussion of the Corridor is talk about how rail lines need to be bought and moved, etc. If [...]
Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · Ideas · Ohio Rail and Transit · economic development · neighborhood news · transit oriented development
Port Authority Presents It’s Relocation Plan on Monday June 16th
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments
I’m just going to re-post a press release I received today - if you want to find out more about the plan, and ask questions, attend this meeting in Detroit Shoreway:
Important Public Meeting Notice!
Councilman Joe Cimperman invites you to an important public meeting:
CLEVELAND PORT RELOCATION PLAN
Presentation by: Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
• When: Monday, June 16th, [...]
Tags: Ideas · economic development · neighborhood news













