Recent NEOSCC Media Coverage

Wondering what we've been up to? Take a look at some media coverage discussing the ongoing efforts of the Consortium. NEOSCC has been featured in a number of venues over the past month. Below are a few highlighted selections discussing the project. You can see current and past coverage of the Consortium on our news page. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for complete coverage of all things NEOSCC-related!

• NPR WCPN 90.3 IdeaStream "Sound of Ideas: Growing Up, Not Out"
• Cleveland Plain Dealer "Consortium will address harm caused by suburban sprawl"
• Cleveland Plain Dealer; Editorial "Organizing NE Ohio's quest for regional unity"
• Akron Beacon Journal; Editorial "All of one, One for all"
• Akronist "Building a Vibrant Akron"

Vibrant NEO Launches YouTube Channel

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Check out some highlights from one of our latest engagement events:

This is What Vibrant Looks Like:
NEOSCC Launches Young Leader Events

The Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium (NEOSCC) is launching a regional campaign for a vibrant future and needs your help. Your ideas will help create a vibrant Northeast Ohio. These events will be dialogue-driven sessions for young regional leaders, sponsored by the NEOSCC and hosted by The Civic Commons.

These interactive mixers will tackle what it means - and what we need - to build a vibrant community. We'll brainstorm ideas, connect local priorities with regional planning efforts, introduce NEOSCC's work and share opportunities to collaborate.

Everyone is welcome - Dreamers, Planners, Innovators, Young Leaders - YOU and YOUR FRIENDS! All events are FREE. Complementary appetizers and a cash bar are available. Come early and stay late.

Click on your event below to register with Eventbrite.

• May 9 - Stark County, The Auricle (Networking 5:30- 6:00; Program 6:00 – 7:30 )
• May 16 - Greater Cleveland, Brother's Lounge (Networking 5:30- 6:00; Program 6:00 – 7:30 )

Vibrant Northeast Ohio at EarthFest 2012

Earth Day Coalition presented EarthFest 2012 on Sunday, April 22nd from 10am-5pm at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. EarthFest is Ohio's largest environmental education event and the longest running Earth Day celebration in the nation. NEOSCC was proud to be an exhibitor and sponsor for this year's event. Check out some photos from the event below!

A Plan for Every Day: NEO Planning Initiatives Compilation

In the development of the Existing Conditions and Trends/Issues Report, the NEOSCC has created a compilation of pre-existing policy plans and initiatives available across the Northeast Ohio region. The list is currently sortable by organization, year and plan name; a subject matter sort will be available soon. The compilation file is also available for download.

This list is a work in progress and we would like your feedback. What are we missing? Please check back as the list grows and our database evolves. Feel free to email us suggestions for addition.

How are we using land?

As part of its planning initiative, the NEOSCC has completed the first-ever 12-county regional existing land use map. This parcel-based map relies on detailed real estate information provided by the region's 12 county auditors. Various Consortium members, led by Bob Nau of the Stark County Area Transportation Study and the Stark County Regional Planning Commission and Anthony Kobak of NEOSCC, developed this first ever collaborative GIS map. The resulting map is scalable to individual communities and counties and can be disaggregated to show in clear detail the location of specific land uses such as industrial, commercial, and park lands. Because it is based on current real estate data, the map also provides a real-time picture of vacant urbanized land throughout the region. The land use map and other similar regional planning tools are being developed for the NEOSCC planning process and the entire Northeast Ohio community. Click here for a pdf version.

Current NEOSCC Members

• Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS)
• Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Akron Urban League
• Ashtabula County
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown
• The Center for Community Solutions
• City of Akron
• City of Cleveland
• City of Elyria
• City of Youngstown
• Cleveland Metroparks
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Cleveland State University
• Cuyahoga County
• Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Eastgate Regional Council of Governments (Eastgate)
• Fund for Our Economic Future
• Greater Cleveland RTA
• Lorain County Growth Partnership
• Mahoning County
• Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) (Fiscal Agent)
• Northeast Ohio Community Development Alliance
• Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning & Development Organization (NEFCO)
• Policy Bridge
• Regional Prosperity Initiative
• Stark County
• Stark County Regional Planning Commission/Stark County Area Transportation Study (RPC/SCATS)
• Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Summit County
• Summit County Health District
• Trumbull County
• Youngstown State University