Local Government Food Policy Database
Re-Imagining a More Sustainable Cleveland Plan
| Jurisdiction Name | Cleveland |
| State / Province | OH |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 396,816 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Policy Type | plan |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | agriculture, food security, sustainability, sustainable, urban, urban agriculture, vacant land |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Cleveland Planning Commission |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Cleveland Planning Commission |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Neighborhood Progress, Inc., LAND Studio (formerly ParkWorks), Cleveland City Planning Commission, and Cleveland Land Lab at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative at Kent State University |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | Surdna Foundation |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Identifies strategies for better utilization of vacant land, which includes establishing community gardens, markets, and other food system initiatives. |
| Additional Resources |
http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/ |
