5. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
HOW DO WE PLAN?
• Establish a current snapshot of the community
• Outline a vision that will drive the Plan forward and shape policies
• Formulate goals and actions that help the community achieve its vision
• Prioritize goals to assist City officials in allocating resources for future
endeavors
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WHY DO WE PLAN?
• Provides the opportunity for community input
• Prepares the City, residents, and businesses for the future
• Shapes future development to match your priorities
• Gives a competitive advantage when applying for grants and funding
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HOW DO WE USE THE PLAN?
• The Plan is meant to outline the goals and aspirations of the community
ADOPT the Plan to make it official policy
USE the Plan as a tool and reference when considering actions and applying for grant
applying for grant funding
UPDATE the Plan over time and when circumstances change
8. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
THE PROCESS
Current Conditions Community Vision Goals & Actions Implementation Draft Master Plan
Demographic,
housing, business,
land use, and
transportation
overview
Vision for how the
community wants to
grow and develop in
the coming decade
Specific policies and
actions to achieve
the community’s
desired future
Partners, priorities,
and responsibilities
for undertaking
actions
Combined and
completed
Master Plan
document
JULY – AUGUST 2022
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OVERVIEW
• Two Community Engagement periods have been
conducted
• Online survey, paper survey, boards, public
meeting/open house
• Each was open for approximately one month
• Surveys were completed by 692 respondents
• 6,323+ answer selections
• 3,476+ written comments
• Interactive & Information Boards:
• Library, Recreation Center, Civic Center
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WHAT WE HEARD/TOP 5 KEY FINDINGS
1) Safety: Respondents strongly emphasized the importance of improving overall safety and the
perception of safety throughout their community as being a top priority.
2) Housing: Respondents want to see an emphasis on home ownership and want the City to
specifically help senior homeowners through programs and incentives.
3) Infrastructure: Respondents are excited about infrastructure projects, but want to ensure current
roadway maintenance is also a priority.
4) Recreation: Respondents would like to see the current recreation center updated with new
equipment, existing parks and athletic fields are well maintained, and the City prioritizes new
parks for neighborhoods south of I-480.
5) Zoning & Enforcement: Respondents emphasized the importance of enforcing zoning and codified
ordinances/regulations to support a higher quality of life for residents.
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SUMMARY REPORTS/FINDINGS
www.countyplanning.us/GarfieldHeights
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REDEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
KEY OBJECTIVES
• Introduce desired commercial and
industrial developments
• Meet the needs of residents while
attracting jobs, visitors, and
shoppers
• Work collaboratively with property
owners
• Provide assistance or incentives
1) North of I-480/west of E.98th
Street
2) South Highland Park
3) Rockside Road/Former K-
Mart
4) Turneytown
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BUS RAPID TRANSIT
LANES
PUBLIC ART/WALL MURAL
IMPROVED
CROSSWALKS
ENHANCED BUS
AREAS
STREETSCAPIN
G
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PARKING LOT RECONFIGURATION & LANDSCAPING
BUS RAPID TRANSIT
LANES
PUBLIC ART/WALL MURAL
IMPROVED
CROSSWALKS
ENHANCED BUS
AREAS
STREETSCAPIN
G
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MIXED-USE
REDEVELOPMENT
REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES
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MIXED-USE OUTPARCEL
DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY
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ENHANCED LANDSCAPE
BUFFER
PARKING STRUCTURE
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
SPACES
SURFACE
PARKING
NEW ROAD NETWORK &
CONNECTIONS
MIXED-USE
REDEVELOPMENT
TOWNHOMES
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E. 131ST
STREET/
BIG IDEAS
A
B
C
D
E
D
C
B
B
A. Streetscapes
B. Housing Redevelopment
D. Parks & Greenspace
C. Infill Housing
E. Connections
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ENHANCED
STREETSCAPE
IMPROVED CROSSWALKS & STREET
ART
PARK SPACE/PLAYGROUND &
TRAILS
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TOWNHOMES
REAR GARAGE
ACCESS
ENHANCED
STREETSCAPE
IMPROVED CROSSWALKS & STREET
ART
PARK SPACE/PLAYGROUND &
TRAILS
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DIVERSITY IN
HOUSING TYPES
KEY OBJECTIVES
• Diversify the City’s
housing stock
• Provide more housing
options at different price
points
• Establish design
guidelines
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ONLINE SURVEY/PRIORITIZATION
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM3
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ONLINE SURVEY/PRIORITIZATION
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM3
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What are your highest
priorities?
How would you prioritize
implementation of the
Master Plan?
Which Focus Area is most
important to you?
WHAT DOES THE SURVEY INCLUDE?
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What are your highest
priorities?
How would you prioritize
implementation of the
Master Plan?
Which Focus Area is most
important to you?
WHAT DOES THE SURVEY INCLUDE?
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ADVERTISING/WE NEED YOUR HELP
• Tell friends, family, and neighbors to help plan for the
Garfield Heights of tomorrow:
• Participate online with virtual activities
• Fill out a paper survey
• Leave comments and interact with feedback boards
• Visit our website to learn more about the project
• Email County Planning with thoughts, ideas, questions or
comments
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TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how YOU feel
about the Communitywide
Recommendations
• Place a dot in the corresponding
High, Medium, or Low priority
level box
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TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how YOU feel
about the Communitywide
Recommendations
• Place a dot in the corresponding
High, Medium, or Low priority
level box
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TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how you would
prioritize each of the five focus
areas and the six overall
communitywide topics
• Place a dot on the corresponding
topic or focus area that you find most
important and where the City should
begin implementation first
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TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how you would
prioritize each of the five focus
areas and the six overall
communitywide topics
• Place a dot on the corresponding
topic or focus area that you find most
important and where the City should
begin implementation first
44. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how you would
prioritize each of the five focus
areas and the six overall
communitywide topics
• Place a dot on the corresponding
topic or focus area that you find most
important and where the City should
begin implementation first
45. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY
• We want to know how you would
prioritize each of the five focus
areas and the six overall
communitywide topics
• Place a dot on the corresponding
topic or focus area that you find most
important and where the City should
begin implementation first
46. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
NEXT STEPS/PLANNING PROCESS
Current Conditions
Community Vision
Goals & Actions
Implementation
Draft Master Plan
Summarize Engagement Results
Publish a Results Report detailing the findings and
public comments from Community Engagement #3
Update Implementation Priorities
Update priority levels based on feedback from
Community Engagement #3
Presentation to City Council for Adoption
Present the draft Master Plan to City Council during
a public meeting to begin the process of adopting
the Master Plan as official policy
47. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
NEXT STEPS/STAY UP TO DATE
www.countyplanning.us/GarfieldHeights
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QUESTIONS?
Write us an email!
Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner
rnovak@cuyahogacounty.us
Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner
mstryker@cuyahogacounty.us
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM3
Editor's Notes
CE#1: Vision Boards: Library, Recreation Center, Civic Center
78 individual comments
222 individual dots (favorite places/places needing improvement)
101 GREEN favorite places
121 RED areas needing improvement
Much of the City’s zoning regulations/ordinances date back to the early 1960s and 1970s
Much of the City’s zoning regulations/ordinances date back to the early 1960s and 1970s
Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future
Phase 3 includes two parts:
Communitywide Recommendations: strategies and actions that can be applied across the entire community
Focus Area Recommendations: targeted strategies and actions that are tailored for certain areas within the community
Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future
Phase 3 includes two parts:
Communitywide Recommendations: strategies and actions that can be applied across the entire community
Focus Area Recommendations: targeted strategies and actions that are tailored for certain areas within the community
Transportation Networks & Roadway Infrastructure
Environmental Stewardship & Stormwater Management
Community Facilities, Programming, & Recreation
Economic Development & Workforce Programs
Zoning & Community Character
Housing & Neighborhood Reinvestment
Largest new development opportunity in the city, Great visibility from the highway
Expansion opportunity, Transportation Boulevard extension is key
Light industrial, manufacturing, or tech use opportunity, Transportation Boulevard extension is key
Redevelopment opportunity, Central location in the city
E. 131st Street
Garfield Boulevard
Turney Road (north of I-480)
Turney Road (south of I-480)
Marymount Campus Area
Early Wins: Early wins represent specific strategies that are generally easier to implement due to lower costs associated with them and can usually be conducted with existing resources. Additionally, early wins will have shorter timelines and can help lay the groundwork for implementing larger strategies.
High Priorities: High priorities represent specific strategies that are integral to achieving the community vision and can vary with their associated costs, timelines, and partners. However, these types of projects generally can have higher project costs, longer project timelines, and could need multiple partners for successful implementation.