Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study Open House

Editor's Notes

• #8: This study’s efforts to explore TOD on Turney Road are supported and recommended by the City of Garfield Heights Master Plan—which was adopted in 2022. The Master Plan includes a number of zoning recommendations and redevelopment scenarios along the corridor that support TOD and its principles. Overall, the Master Plan identified Turney Road as a prime area for revitalization that is close to Downtown Cleveland, has direct transit access, is walkable, and has a good building foundation to support TOD—with the exception of supportive zoning practices. The City of Garfield Heights is in the process of updating its entire zoning code.
• #9: These corridors are potential candidates for supporting transit-oriented development through zoning and incentives that encourage density, offer a mix of uses, have reduced parking requirements, and are pedestrian-focused. Broadway Avenue study: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded grant funds to support equitable transit-oriented development (TOD)
• #10: 2.25 miles of Turney Road Runs from Ella Avenue in the City of Cleveland (north terminus) through Garfield Heights to Interstate 480 (south terminus)
• #12: According to the Federal Transit Administration, transit-oriented development, or TOD…..
• #13: Housing as part of mixed-use TOD supports a variety of income levels that makes it possible for residents to live within walking distance of basic services and jobs—increasing economic productivity by concentrating transit, homes, jobs, goods, and services in close proximity to each other. Walkable communities activate public spaces, create opportunities for social interactions, and foster active transportation options that are shown to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. TOD focuses on active infrastructure that de-emphasizes vehicles and prioritizes nonmotorized traffic—creating a compact built form that maximizes the use of public spaces. The compact nature of TOD reduces the amount of time and distance needed to travel to and from a destination—preventing sprawl, protecting natural spaces, and limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is also critical for improving air quality and addressing climate change. The Ascent at Top of the Hill project is an $83 million mixed-use development in Cleveland Heights that includes 261 apartments and first-floor commercial space located along GCRTA's Route 11.
• #14: Transit-oriented developments may be different in each community with heights, the mix of uses, roadway configurations, and designs tailored to local needs. The City of Garfield Heights is in the process of updating its entire zoning code. Studies like this one that evaluate the limitations and opportunities of implementing TOD.
• #15: For each of these five metrics, Turney Road did not meet the criteria established to determine if existing zoning was supportive of TOD. However, this was not dissimilar to other corridors analyzed in this study—indicating a critical lack of TOD-supportive zoning throughout Cuyahoga County, including Garfield Heights.
• #21: Institutional: 46.2% Retail/Commercial: 33.8% Single-Family Residential: 11.6% From 2004 - 2023 the top three largest investments have been for institutional uses (GHHS, CCPL, Sts. Peter & Paul Parish)
• #23: % of the population 65+ is expected to increase at a much faster rate than younger sectors of the population Population (2023): 44,071 and Population (2028): 43,373 Households (2023): 18,117 and Households (2028): 18,048 Median Age (2023): 39.6 and Median Age (2028): 39.8
• #25: Garfield Heights has a slightly higher median gross rent than Cuyahoga County Garfield Heights' median sales price is $115,00, which is lower than both the suburbs and Cuyahoga County as a whole Faster increase than either comparison geography
• #27: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!
• #28: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!
• #29: Decades ago, dilapidated or vacant buildings within Covington’s central business district were a normality.  Founded in 2003, Renaissance Covington’s purpose was to serve as a catalyst for city beautification, investment and small business advocacy. In order to achieve this, the nonprofit hosted various community engagement events and initiatives. (The Center for Great Neighborhoods.) Covington’s Quality of Place Grant Program is a competitively awarded program from the city’s economic development department. Essentially, residents, nonprofits and businesses can offer ideas on how to improve the physical appearance of a business or public place. The city allocated $125,000 to the program for the current fiscal year. Applicants can request a grant of $1,000 to $30,000. https://linknky.com/news/2023/01/27/mission-accomplished-renaissance-covington-bids-farewell-after-20-years-of-community-building-initiatives/ https://cincinnatirefined.com/arts-design/covingtons-urban-renaissance-goes-beyond-the-curb
• #30: 422 Scott St
• #31: 422 Scott St
• #32: 698 Madison Ave
• #33: 698 Madison Ave
• #38: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!
• #39: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!
• #40: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!
• #41: What does Turney Road look like in the future? What type of development makes sense? Where? We need your ideas!