Key Principles

The CCLRC will advance Cuyahoga County's broad policy goals. These goals include revitalization of neighborhoods, promotion of economic growth, and creation of job and workforce development opportunities. The process of converting land to productive re-use is labor intensive and may lead to job opportunities. Therefore, as part of its central focus, whenever feasible, the CCLRC will look to expand and create in-field job opportunities for those who need work, mindful of the many who may have some barriers to employment.

The CCLRC is committed to the healthy, sustainable redevelopment of Cuyahoga County. The CCLRC will exhibit this ongoing commitment through efforts such as deconstruction, the appropriate and innovative re-use of vacant land, and the use of energy efficient, green rehabilitation and new construction standards.

As a quasi-governmental entity, the CCLRC is empowered to help local governments foster effective land re-use. Put simply, the CCLRC has many of the same powers as a traditional government entity so it can be extremely effective, but it is not hindered by as many of the traditional government impediments. The net result of the structure is that it not only will be effective, but also efficient and strategic.

Finally, through maximum collaboration with local governments, the CCLRC is positioned to promote and lift the profile of individual community priorities. This ability to cut through political boundaries will help the collective community leverage and focus its precious resources on this important land re-use challenge rather than diluting them by spreading them too thinly and broadly.

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