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At panel in Cleveland, experts argue public financing of sports stadiums do not yield economic benefits

By Jenna Thomas ● Economy ● July 23, 2024

A panel discussion hosted by Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy brought a spectrum of experts who agree that building a new Browns stadium with Cleveland tax dollars will not bring significant economic benefits to the city.

Op-ed: Cleveland administrators, partners grapple with lead-contaminated soil

By Jenna Thomas ● Sustainability ● June 26, 2024

Across the city, toxic metal left behind in vacant lots continues to be a health hazard while program alignment and coordination hinder mitigation efforts.

CLEVLOT website and tool aims to streamline the process of repurposing Cleveland’s vacant land

By Jenna Thomas ● Community Journalism ● January 24, 2024

The Cleveland Vacant Land Opportunity Tool, or CLEVLOT, is a website and tool that aims to make buying and repurposing some of the city’s abundant vacant land faster and easier. Community forums, informative pop-up clinics, and a revised pricing system are also part of the initiative.

Haste makes waste: Is Cleveland rushing to spend its ARPA money?

By Jenna Thomas ● Arts & Culture ● November 22, 2021

Just three Cleveland City Council meetings remain this year if the Jackson administration wants to pass its proposed ARPA spending plan for the first half of the city’s $511 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

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At panel in Cleveland, experts argue public financing of sports stadiums do not yield economic benefits

Op-ed: Cleveland administrators, partners grapple with lead-contaminated soil

CLEVLOT website and tool aims to streamline the process of repurposing Cleveland’s vacant land

Haste makes waste: Is Cleveland rushing to spend its ARPA money?