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E. 66th

STREET
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Building on the progress of the 2021 East 66th Transportation and Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI), the City of Cleveland in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation has now fully funded the rehabilitation of the roadway along East 66th Street.

Homage to History

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

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 has moved headquarters from downtown to E. 66th Street and Euclid Avenue, the Hough branch of the Cleveland Public Library now stands at 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.

E. 66TH STREET TLCI INITIATIVE

YOUTH FROM HOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD PARTICIPATE IN A DESIGN SESSION

A HISTORIC PHOTO OF THE STREETCAR SYSTEM AT E. 66TH & WADE PARK AVENUE

THE E. 66TH PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (PRESENT DAY)

E. 66TH & EUCLID TODAY

RENDERING OF E. 66TH AND EUCLID IN 2022

Design Introduction Video

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

CITY-LED ENHANCEMENTS

Key Roadway Changes by the City of Cleveland:

  • Road Diet: Narrowing the street to enhance safety for all users.
  • Shared-Use Path: Adding a bi-directional path on the west side for bikes and pedestrians.
  • Sidewalk Improvements: Replacing deteriorated sidewalks for full accessibility.
  • Enhanced Crosswalks & Curb Extensions: Improving crosswalks and shortening crossing distances.
  • Street Greening: Planting new trees and adding green infrastructure.
  • Pedestrian-Scale Lighting & Public Art: Installing lighting and public art to enhance safety and vibrancy.
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City of Cleveland Project Fact Sheet
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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
  • Fatima Family Center
  • Chateau Hough Winery
  • Fannie M. Lewis Community Park
  • Birthing Beautiful Communities
  • Cleveland Foundation,
  • MidTown Collaboration Center
  • Cleveland Public Library - Hough Branch

SIMULTANEOUS INVESTMENT

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

Completed:

  • New Cleveland Foundation headquarters at E. 66th & Euclid
  • Midtown Innovation Center at E. 66th & Eucli
  • 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 

In Progress:

  • Hough Cultural District master plan
  • Dunham Tavern greenspace improvements
2022-10-05 East 66 & Lex - Renderings

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

For the neighborhood, by the neighborhood

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

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!

To that end, we've included in interactive map below - powered by Remix - where you can add comments to specific sections of the corridor.

Community Meetings

leave your feedback on our interactive map.

An exceptional group of

PROJECT PARTNERS

Lattimore Productions

Steering Committee Members

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