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IDEASTREAM PUBLIC MEDIA

MAY 13, 2026

A sweeping plan for East Side industrial revival

The project, called the Midline, aims to revive walk-to-work manufacturing jobs across a 350-acre swath of Cleveland’s neglected East Side from East 55th Street and Euclid Avenue to Opportunity Corridor.

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THE LAND

JULY 31, 2026

Leo’s Collaboratory: PRESERVING History, building community

Leo’s Arts & Music Collaboratory is preserving Cleveland’s musical history while creating opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs and residents of all ages to learn, create and connect.

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CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

$50M AsiaTown development with library CLEARED

Mingyue Place, the proposed apartment and library development at the former Dave’s Supermarket in AsiaTown, received its final OK from the Cleveland Planning Commission on September 18.

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THE LAND

JUNE 8, 2026

Warner & Swasey Groundbreaking marks a NEW ERA

Officials gathered at the former factory site to mark the start of construction. Among the 200+ in attendance, were Warner & Swasey alumni, including employees with nearly 40 years of service.

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FRESHWATER CLEVELAND

JULY 13, 2026

Artist Celebrates AsiaTown's heritage and future

A new public art installation from Jordan Wong celebrating AsiaTown's heritage, culture and sense of belonging was unveiled in June on the side of Siam Cafe in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood.

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CLEVELAND.COM

JULY 7, 2026

FUND EARMARKS $10M FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW GREEN SPACES

A $10 million grant announced Tuesday from the Bezos Earth Fund promises to help transform 600 vacant parcels on Cleveland’s East Side into small parks, natural landscapes and community spaces.

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October 2026

October in MidTown: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

MidTown's Annual Meeting is around the corner, along with recaps of the Mid-Autumn Festival and Hough Cultural Preservation Project.

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