CMHA 2012 Annual Report - Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing ...

New Development and Economic Growth
Mayor Gary Norton joins CMHA and
other local officials for the Euclid Belmore
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Grand Opening for Campus
Administrative Headqurters
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Senator Nina Turner and Councilman Terrell Pruitt joins CMHA and
other local officials for the Lee Road Groundbreaking Ceremony
CMHA continues to build communities and improve its housing stock, striving to implement
unique design concepts, while focusing on green technology and energy efficiency. To that
end, an Administrative Campus Headquarters was created to offer a one-stop-shop, that is
more efficient, and effective in providing services to external and internal customers. The site
consists of both the administrative and service buildings; visitor, fleet, and employee parking;
green space, and a fueling station to save dollars. The campus has produced better internal
communications and greater convenience for staff, clients, stakeholders, and the community.
Both the campus and maintenance buildings were
designed to meet Silver Certification requirements under
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Certification consists of a rating system where credits are
earned for implementing sustainable/green criteria. The
joint introduction of the Heritage View Homes and the
Administrative Headquarters, along with the development
in the Kinsman area, marks a pivotal time for the
neighborhood. These new developments could not have
happened without resident engagement, strong partnerships,
and sustainable practices. The construction of these facilities
illustrates CMHA’s commitment to providing quality housing
and services to residents of Cuyahoga County.
New Development & Construction Projects
CMHA collaborated with community partners on
the second Phase of the Federal Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP2) projects utilized in East
Cleveland and Lee Road. The Authority was joined
by the Cuyahoga Land Bank, the City of Cleveland,
the City of East Cleveland, and Cuyahoga County for
ground breaking ceremonies for Euclid Belmore and
Lee Road in 2011. In addition, CMHA plans to start
construction on both the Miles Pointe Project, which is
the first 9% tax credit project CMHA has obtained on
its own, as well as the Fairfax Intergenerational Project,
which is one of the first of its kind in the country.