A program hosted and organized by the Sustainable Cleveland Vital Neighborhoods Working Group
Cleveland Spaces Vital Places is a series of seven (7) workshops designed to inform residents about resources and practices needed to revitalize vacant lots in their community.
- Cleveland Spaces Vital Places workshops are free of charge and open to the public.
- Registration information may be found on the Vital Neighborhoods Facebook page.
- All workshops are held on Saturdays from 11:00am to 1:30pm.
- Photos are all taken from the Reimagining Cleveland Field Manual Guide.
Important Message:
Due to COVID-19, the dates and format of some of the Cleveland Spaces Vital Places workshop have changed.
Upcoming Workshops
Join us for The Cleveland Spaces Vital Places Workshops, "Creating a Network". There will be a set of three workshops that will focus on creating a network among those interested in turning vacant land into community spaces. The workshops will be held virtually via the Zoom Platform. You will need to register in advance.
Networking Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Mark Chupp, MSW, PhD, CWRU, Mandel School
Panelists: Monique Williams Kelly, The Engagement Group; Erika Brown, Neighborhood Connections, Jonathan Welle, Cleveland Owns
Date: Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Time: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Creating the Networking:
Workshop facilitators TBA
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2020
Time: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Registration Link: Creating the Network
Speed Networking:
Workshop facilitators TBA
Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2020
Time: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Registration Link: Speed Networking
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the workshop via the Zoom platform.
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Past Workshops and Resources:
Workshop 1 – Overview of Cleveland Spaces Vital Places Program
Date: July 27, 2019
Location: Trotter’s Place, 11401 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44108
- Spirit Corner, Cleveland Heights
- Gardening in the District, City of Cleveland Glenville neighborhood
- Trotter’s Place, City of Cleveland Glenville neighborhood
Workshop 2 – Landing Your Project
Date: October 12, 2019
Location: Midtown Tech Hive, 6815 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
Presentations:
Resources:
- City of Cleveland Division of Neighborhood Development
- City of Cleveland Land Bank at Work flyer
- Side Yard Application and Guide
- Agriculture and Garden Application and Guide
- City of Cleveland Planning Commission GIS
- 8 Ideas for Land Reuse in Cleveland
- Cuyahoga County Land Bank
- Side Yard Program
Contact information at Cuyahoga County OSU Extension:
- Maggie Rivera, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator ([email protected])
- Carrie Vollentine, Summer Sprout Program Coordinator ([email protected])
Summer Sprout is a program that provides materials, services, and education to participating community gardens within Cleveland. The goal is to support the residents of Cleveland in their efforts of starting and/or maintaining successful community garden projects. https://u.osu.edu/summersprout/
Workshop 3 – It Takes a Village
Date: November 16, 2019
Location: Third Space, 1464 East 10th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Resource:
Workshop 4 – Designing a Vital Place
Date: January 25, 2020
Location: Doan Classroom, Cleveland, Ohio
Presentations:
Resources:
- City of Cleveland Housing and Home Improvement
- Heritage Home Program
- City of Cleveland Landmarks Commission
- Re-imagining Cleveland Vacant Land Reuse Pattern Book
- Reimagining Cleveland Overview
- Reimagining Cleveland Field Manual Guide
- OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Cuyahoga County
- Soil Testing
- Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
- History Research Guide
Workshop 5 – Land Trust
Date: March 7, 2020
Location: Fatima Family Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Presentations:
Resources:
- Community Land Trust Glossary by Marge Misak
- Grounded Solutions Network
- neighbor space
- Neighborhood Gardens Trust
Workshop 6 - Fundraising
Date: May 7, 2020 (rebroadcast: May 16, 2020)
Location: ZOOM
Resources:
Date: May 21, 2020 (rebroadcast: May 30, 2020)
Location: ZOOM
Presentations:
- Candid with Dave Holmes, Program Manager-Midwest
- Gardening for Greenbacks with Kevin Schmotzer
- Update: New website for Gardening for Greenbacks
Resources:
Workshop 7 - Managing, Maintaining and Securing Your Space
When: Thursday, July 16, 2020
Resources: