TLCI INITIATIVE

E. 66th

STREET

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Community partners, residents, and the City of Cleveland are working to improve the E. 66th Street Corridor through a Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

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Homage to History

PROJECT INFORMATION

E. 66th Street is a significant street in the Hough neighborhood. From League Park to the Fatima Family Center, Chateau Hough to the many historic churches along E. 66th Street, institutions and businesses in this corridor have served the community for years. With its roots as an old trolley line, it makes sense that E. 66th Street is an important transportation corridor.

Exciting new things are happening on E. 66th Street. The Cleveland Foundation is moving its headquarters from downtown to E. 66th Street and Euclid Avenue, the Hough branch of the Cleveland Public Library will move to Lexington and E. 66th Street, and various organizations and residents are continuing to move into the neighborhood.

a comparison of E. 66th Street today (top) to the conceptual rendering of the completed corridor.

project goal

Create a national model public space that emphasizes seamless connectivity and accessibility - promoting physical, social, and technological links - with an overarching commitment to justice and equity.

our approach to this revitalization

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neighborhood context

The East 66th Street Corridor is home to many important community spaces and places, including

  • Historic League Park and Baseball Heritage Society
  • Faitma Family Center
  • Chateau Hough Winery
  • Fannie M. Lewis Community Park
  • Birthing Beautiful Communities

SIMULTANEOUS INVESTMENT

Several projects are planned along the corridor, providing additional investment in the neighborhood. These include:

  • New Cleveland Foundation headquarters at E. 66th & Euclid
  • Midtown Innovation Center at E. 66th & Euclid
  • New Cleveland Public Library branch at E. 66th & Lexington
  • Allen Estates residential project
  • Neighborhood smart parks network
  • New linear park connection to Dave's Supermarket
  • Expanded park area at Dunham Tavern
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community input

The E. 66th Street team is committed to making sure the parties who benefit the most from this project are the entire Hough Community.

This is why we have continued to hold virtual and in-person focus groups and meetings, taking community concerns, questions, and ideas into account for every decision we make - the community is our first priority in this process!

Community Meetings

we asked stakeholders...

Which of the following areas of focus are most important to you?

Public Art - Murals, Painted Sidewalks, Sculptures
New Parks and Places for Community Events
New Technology - WiFi Access, Smart Street Lights, Cameras
More Space for Walking & Biking
Street Furniture - Benches, Tables, Trash Cans, Bike Racks
Safer Street Crossings and Paths
Better Lighting
Better Sidewalks
More Trees & Plants

Focus Groups

Community Leaders of E. 66th Street

Mothers from Birthing Beautiful Communities

Residents of E. 66th Street

Seniors of E. 66th Street

Women of E. 66th Street

Youth of E. 66th Street

narrative consistency

  • A street that attracts youth & families
  • A street that unifies all of Hough
  • A street that feels like "Black Avenue"
  • Murals/words of affirmation and culturally-responsive images
  • Tables and benches
  • Outdoor workout equipment, basketball courts, and open green spaces for play
  • Mounted barbeque pits
  • Walkable, with a section with no car entry
  • Bicycle trails
  • The return of a recreation center
  • Street well-lit