Turney Road TOD Study Stakeholder Survey Summary Results

TURNEY ROAD | TOD STUDY
STAKEHOLDER SURVEY| SUMMARY RESULTS

OUR TEAM
• Mary Cierebiej, AICP, Executive Director
• Patrick Hewitt, AICP, Planning Manager, Strategy & Development
• Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner
• Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner
• Luke Ols, Planning Fellow

OUR VISION
Inspiring all of our communities to thrive
OUR MISSION
To advance Cuyahoga County's social, economic, and environmental health
through equitable community planning
OUR CORE VALUES
Inclusion, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and
Excellence
ABOUT US

CONTENTS
WHAT IS TOD?
PROJECT OVERVIEW
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
STAY UP TO DATE

WHAT IS TOD?

WHAT IS TOD?
• TOD includes a mix of commercial,
residential, office, and entertainment
centered around or located near a
transit station
• Dense, walkable, mixed-use
development near transit attracts
people and adds to vibrant, connected
communities

• Turney Road has been identified by GCRTA as a Priority Corridor—
designated roadways for capital investment in street infrastructure to
improve bus speed, reliability, and rider convenience—as part of their
2020 Strategic Plan
• 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
WHY NOW?

WHY NOW?
• 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

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PLANNING PROCESS/OVERVIEW
• The City of Garfield Heights and the Cuyahoga County Planning
Commission, in coordination with GCRTA, are conducting a study along
Turney Road to evaluate the corridor’s potential and readiness for
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
• This study will produce implementation strategies and targeted
redevelopment scenarios for the Turney Road corridor

STUDY AREA
• 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)

PLANNING PROCESS/PHASES
STUDY
INITIATION
CORRIDOR
PROFILES
DEVELOPMENT
SCENARIOS
IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES
FINAL
DOCUMENT
• Establish
processes,
responsibilities,
roles, and tasks
• Gather and
review existing
studies and
plans
• Understand
Turney Road
corridor and its
readiness for
TOD
• Identify specific
locations for
development/
redevelopment
along Turney
Road
• Outline and
long-term
strategies
• Identify
potential
partners,
funding sources,
and resources
• Combine the
work of the
previous phases
into a final
document

PLANNING PROCESS/TIMELINE
STUDY
INITIATION
CORRIDOR
PROFILES
DEVELOPMENT
SCENARIOS
IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGIES
FINAL
DOCUMENT
START
September
2023
END
September
2024
~12 months

SUMMARY OF RESULTS

SURVEY OVERVIEW
• This initial online survey was targeted toward Turney Road stakeholders
• Business owners, workers, property owners, etc. were emailed and/or
sent a postcard advertisement about completing the survey
• The survey was open from January 26, 2024 - March 3, 2024
• Total Number of Respondents: 68

What is your affiliation with Turney Road? Please select all
that apply.
43,
63.2%
18,
26.5%
9,
13.2%
9,
13.2%
2,
2.94%
I work at a business on Turney
Road.
Other (please specify) I own property along Turney
Road
I own and/or operate a
business on Turney Road
I live on Turney Road
This survey was accessible to those who work,
live, and own a business or property along
Turney Road.
The majority of respondents work at a business
on Turney Road.

If you own and/or operate a business, or work at a business
located on Turney Road, what is the name of that business?
24,
52.2%
16,
28.3%
4,
8.7% 3,
6.5% 2,
4.3%
Garfield Heights High School Other City of Garfield Heights Garfield Heights Civic Center Garfield Heights Fire
Department
Most respondents to this survey work at Garfield
Heights High School.
Other city employees were also represented in this
survey.
Other respondents included Monica’s Flowers,
Rybka Realty, Saints Peter and Paul Parish,
Elmwood Elementary, Al’s Tavern, and Latek &
Rybicki Funeral Home.

When you think of Turney Road today, what three (3)
words would you use to describe the corridor?

When you envision Turney Road in the future, what three
(3) words would you like to use to describe the corridor?

In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges currently
facing Turney Road? Please select all that apply.
5, 8.6%
5, 8.6%
6, 10.3%
6, 10.3%
7, 12.1%
8, 13.8%
8, 13.8%
10, 17.2%
10, 17.2%
17, 29.3%
18, 31.0%
19, 32.8%
22, 37.9%
22, 37.9%
23, 39.7%
27, 46.6%
28, 48.3%
33, 56.9%
35, 60.3%
37, 63.8%
38, 65.5%
Not all businesses open during the same timeframe
Too much parking
Too little parking
Other (please specify)
Lack of similar/supporting business
Lack of visible business signage
Not enough customers/foot traffic
Lack of corridor lighting
Lack of business variety
Lack of a clear business district identity
Poor transit waiting environments (shelters, benches)
Lack of bicycle amenities (bike lanes, bike parking, etc.)
Poor sidewalk conditions and maintenance
Dangerous and distracted drivers
Too much vehicular traffic/congestion
Lack of street trees
Presence of trash, debris, etc. on properties and roadway
Physical appearance of the corridor
Public safety or perception of safety
Too many vacant storefronts/buildings
Poor building conditions/maintenance or appearance
The top concerns from respondents
were related to the condition and
appearance of the corridor and
buildings, safety, and filling vacant
storefronts.

In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges currently
facing Turney Road? Please select all that apply.
5, 8.6%
5, 8.6%
6, 10.3%
6, 10.3%
7, 12.1%
8, 13.8%
8, 13.8%
10, 17.2%
10, 17.2%
17, 29.3%
18, 31.0%
19, 32.8%
22, 37.9%
22, 37.9%
23, 39.7%
27, 46.6%
28, 48.3%
33, 56.9%
35, 60.3%
37, 63.8%
38, 65.5%
Not all businesses open during the same timeframe
Too much parking
Too little parking
Lack of similar/supporting business
Lack of visible business signage
Not enough customers/foot traffic
Lack of corridor lighting
Lack of business variety
Lack of a clear business district identity
Poor transit waiting environments (shelters, benches)
Lack of bicycle amenities (bike lanes, bike parking, etc.)
Poor sidewalk conditions and maintenance
Dangerous and distracted drivers
Too much vehicular traffic/congestion
Lack of street trees
Presence of trash, debris, etc. on properties and roadway
Physical appearance of the corridor
Public safety or perception of safety
Too many vacant storefronts/buildings
Poor building conditions/maintenance or appearance
Parking is generally not a concern along the
corridor.
Other responses included alternating speed
limits; sidewalks not being plowed during
winter; and a lack of attractive businesses.

What types of improvements would you like to see
implemented along Turney Road?
4, 6.9%
5, 8.6%
8, 13.8%
13, 22.4%
17, 29.3%
19, 32.8%
21, 36.2%
22, 37.9%
22, 37.9%
23, 39.6%
23, 39.6%
25, 43.1%
30, 51.7%
38, 65.5%
41, 70.7%
Less parking overall
More parking overall
Traffic calming measures (curb bump-outs, reduced lanes, etc.)
Increased programming for community events
Enhanced parking lot design/landscaping
Improved transit waiting environments (benches, bus shelters)
Welcoming gateways (signage/wayfinding, lighting, art, etc.)
Improved bicycle facilities (trails, bike lanes, bicycle parking, etc.)
Dedicated public spaces (parks, plazas, etc.)
A dedicated Turney Road business district organization
Public art (wall murals, statues/monuments, etc.)
Improved pedestrian facilities (crosswalks, sidewalks, mid-block crossings)
Enhanced streetscaping (trees, benches, lighting, banners, etc.)
Increased safety measures (safety services, cameras, lighting, etc.)
The top concerns from
respondents were related
to the condition and
appearance of the corridor
and buildings, safety, filling
vacant storefronts, and
improving pedestrian
facilities.

4, 6.9%
5, 8.6%
8, 13.8%
13, 22.4%
17, 29.3%
19, 32.8%
21, 36.2%
22, 37.9%
22, 37.9%
23, 39.6%
23, 39.6%
25, 43.1%
30, 51.7%
38, 65.5%
41, 70.7%
Placemaking, new amenities,
and improved pedestrian
accessibility were also
important to respondents.

4, 6.9%
5, 8.6%
8, 13.8%
13, 22.4%
17, 29.3%
19, 32.8%
21, 36.2%
22, 37.9%
22, 37.9%
23, 39.6%
23, 39.6%
25, 43.1%
30, 51.7%
38, 65.5%
41, 70.7%
Other responses included:
making the speed limit 25
miles per hour along the
entire corridor; better bus
routes; consolidating curb
cuts; fixing the sewers; and
creating a welcoming space
for all groups of people.

Which three (3) businesses do you most frequently shop
at/visit long Turney Road?
4, 7.7%
4, 7.7%
4, 7.7%
5, 9.6%
6, 11.5%
7, 13.5%
8, 15.4%
9, 17.3%
11, 21.2%
11, 21.2%
13, 25.0%
20, 38.5%
GHHS
Subway
Civic Center
Library
Dunkin
McDonald's
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Ace Hardware
Walgreens
Gas Stations
Dave's/Grocery
Dave’s Grocery Store was the most popular business that
respondents visited.
Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and various gas stations are
also frequently utilized by respondents.

Which three (3) businesses do you most frequently shop
at/visit long Turney Road?
4, 7.7%
4, 7.7%
4, 7.7%
5, 9.6%
6, 11.5%
7, 13.5%
8, 15.4%
9, 17.3%
11, 21.2%
11, 21.2%
13, 25.0%
20, 38.5%
GHHS
Subway
Civic Center
Library
Dunkin
McDonald's
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Ace Hardware
Walgreens
Gas Stations
Dave's/Grocery
Fast food establishments are commonly visited along
Turney Road by these survey respondents.
Other visited locations included: Garfield Mall; CVS; U.S.
Bank; GHHS; Sophie’s Pierogi; Mr. Hero; Save-A-Lot; and
Saints Peter & Paul Parish.

What types of businesses and uses would you like to see
located along Turney Road?
4, 7.41%
4, 7.41%
5, 9.26%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
7, 12.96%
9, 16.67%
9, 16.67%
10, 18.52%
12, 22.22%
13, 24.07%
16, 29.63%
17, 31.48%
18, 33.33%
20, 37.04%
22, 40.74%
28, 51.85%
34, 62.96%
39, 72.22%
Big box/warehouse clubs
Fast-food
Medical services/offices (dental, minute clinics, etc.)
Automobile services (oil change, maintenance, parts, etc.)
Low-cost retailers/discount chains
Childcare/pre-school centers
Convenience stores/pharmacies
Business services (UPS, Stapes, tax services, etc.)
Clothing/beauty retailers
Home goods/furniture/(antique stores, small retailers, etc.)
Personal services (dry cleaning, barbers, hair stylists, etc.)
Drink/eat establishments (breweries, brew gardens, etc.)
Hobby/recreation goods (art supplies, sporting goods, etc.)
Leisure establishments (DIY crafts, yoga/dance, etc.)
Entertainment options (movie theater, putt-putt, etc.)
Grocery stores/healthy fresh foods
Fast-casual restaurants (Panera, Chipotle, etc.)
Local eateries (coffee shops, bakeries, pubs, etc.)
Sit-down/family restaurants
Sit-down eateries/restaurants
and expanded food options
are heavily desired along
Turney Road.

4, 7.41%
4, 7.41%
5, 9.26%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
7, 12.96%
9, 16.67%
9, 16.67%
10, 18.52%
12, 22.22%
13, 24.07%
16, 29.63%
17, 31.48%
18, 33.33%
20, 37.04%
22, 40.74%
28, 51.85%
34, 62.96%
39, 72.22%
Fast-food
Expanded entertainment and
leisure activities also saw a lot
of interest within this survey.

4, 7.41%
4, 7.41%
5, 9.26%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
6, 11.11%
7, 12.96%
9, 16.67%
9, 16.67%
10, 18.52%
12, 22.22%
13, 24.07%
16, 29.63%
17, 31.48%
18, 33.33%
20, 37.04%
22, 40.74%
28, 51.85%
34, 62.96%
39, 72.22%
Fast-food
Big box and chain retail stores as well as
fast-food establishments were not popular
with respondents of this survey.
Other responses included: mom-and-pop
stores; and making Turney Road a food
and entertainment hub with fewer bars,
beauty salons, and barber shops.

Where do you currently shop for the majority of your
goods and/or services? Please select all that apply.
0, 0.0%
2, 3.6%
3, 5.4%
7, 12.5%
7, 12.5%
8, 14.3%
9, 16.1%
11, 19.6%
15, 26.8%
15, 26.8%
15, 26.8%
20, 35.7%
Tower City Center (Cleveland)
Southgate (Maple Heights)
Shaker Square (Cleveland)
Legacy Village (Lyndhurst)
Steelyard Commons (Cleveland)
Pinecrest (Orange)
Turney Road (Garfield Heights)
Beachwood Place (Beachwood)
Garfield Commons (Garfield Heights)
Rockside Corners Shopping Center (Independence)
Online
Online shopping, Rockside Corners
Shopping Center, and Garfield Commons
are the most common places where
people choose to shop.
Turney Road itself is lower on the list of
where people choose to shop.

Where do you currently shop for the majority of your
goods and/or services? Please select all that apply.
0, 0.0%
2, 3.6%
3, 5.4%
7, 12.5%
7, 12.5%
8, 14.3%
9, 16.1%
11, 19.6%
15, 26.8%
15, 26.8%
15, 26.8%
20, 35.7%
Tower City Center (Cleveland)
Southgate (Maple Heights)
Shaker Square (Cleveland)
Legacy Village (Lyndhurst)
Steelyard Commons (Cleveland)
Pinecrest (Orange)
Turney Road (Garfield Heights)
Beachwood Place (Beachwood)
Garfield Commons (Garfield Heights)
Rockside Corners Shopping Center (Independence)
Online
Most respondents wrote in that they shop
at a location not given in this survey, closer
to where they live.
Responses included: Akron; Macedonia;
Wadsworth; Seven Hills; Parma; North
Ridgeville; and Chesterland.

Is there anything else you would like to share about
Turney Road and its future in Garfield Heights?
“I think the most important thing is safety when it comes to the
future of Turney Road. I would like for our students to feel safe
when they leave the school building.”
“Sidewalks and care for those sidewalks are essential. Our
students must walk to school, and we are creating a dangerous
situation specifically in the winter when the sidewalks are not
plowed or taken care of.”
“A redevelopment of the Turney Road corridor is an opportunity to
provide the city with a central location for community business
and gathering.”
”I would love to see Turney Road develop into a health-oriented
corridor that supports diversity and is attractive to multiple ethnic
income backgrounds.”
“It has the potential to be a place people frequent and could be
proud of, but the lack of building maintenance and physical safety
concerns have the power to limit the possibilities.”
“Safety for businesses is a big concern.”
“Turney Road needs a turning lane for its entire length through
Garfield Heights.”
“Please do not decrease lanes. Traffic is already bad when schools
let out.”
“More security, especially after school. More options for public
transit.”
“Make sure to factor in the dismissal of school children and that
there is a logical place for them t walk home form school down
Turney Road.”
“I would like to see Turney Rd. as a thriving, clean, and safe district
full of a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, and foot
traffic.”
“Make the connection to Garfield Park Reservation more
prominent and use the park as an asset.”
“The sewers near high school have been a problem ever since they
tore down the old junior high school in the early 2000s.”

STAY UP TO DATE

STAY UP TO DATE/PROJECT WEBSITE
countyplanning.us/TurneyRoad

THANK YOU!
Questions or comments?
▪ Rachel Novak, AICP
▪ Senior Planner
rnovak@cuyahogacounty.us

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