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Want to build transit-oriented development in Cleveland?

Are you interested in building transit-oriented development in Cleveland? Join LOCUS and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.

By Smart Growth America, August 9, 2017

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Are you interested in building transit-oriented development in Cleveland? Join LOCUS and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a webinar on the remarkable development opportunities in and around Cleveland, OH.

Northeast Ohio presents a wealth of opportunities for development and NOACA can advance TOD by acting as a regional advocate. Cleveland specifically is a city with incredible development potential known for its vibrant, walkable downtown, flourishing business district, architecturally attractive neighborhoods, and diversified local economy.