Douglas J. Guth, Author at The Land

Making a splash: Lakewood seeks resident input for upcoming Becks Pool overhaul

By Douglas J. Guth ● Development ● June 5, 2026

“Becks is a key neighborhood node, so having a contemporary pool that meets people’s needs is vital. A well-maintained community pool fills that social need while getting families out of the house.”

Power pause: What the proposed one-year ban on new data center permits means in Cleveland

By Douglas J. Guth ● Government ● May 28, 2026

Some feel the push to build new data centers is reckless and needs to be examined. Others feel slowing the growth of the industry is a mistake.

Little Free Libraries build bridges with books for Cleveland neighborhoods

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● May 22, 2026

Greater Cleveland and its surrounding communities have about 80 Little Free Libraries, part of a much larger movement that has established 150,000 registered book boxes worldwide.

Ohio House District 18 candidates brave stormy weather to debate at LWV forum

By Douglas J. Guth ● Government ● April 10, 2026

Gabe Crenshaw, Sam Grube, Peter Hoffman and Davida Russell fielded questions and explained their positions on issues.

Lakewood commits to 2-year Bunts Road overhaul despite some resident pushback

By Douglas J. Guth ● Transportation ● March 17, 2026

Some residents feel the pathway could lead to more accidents. The city thinks it will reduce crashes.

They sell sanctuary: No Surf House offers safe haven for touring musicians in Cleveland

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● February 9, 2026

“People realizing they can come here and make it a profitable, fun stay is the key. It makes business sense (for musicians). We’re one little part of the equation, but we’re a big part of it as far as making Cleveland a viable place for these bands to play.”