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Design Review Board hires Cleveland consultant to revise downtown design guidelines, plans public meetings
Summary
The board selected Design Local (Cleveland) to lead a revision of downtown design review guidelines and said it will hold stakeholder and community meetings with consultants, aiming for a completed document by August.
The design review board announced it has chosen Design Local, a Cleveland-based firm, to lead a revision of the city's design review guidelines.
Board members noted the city previously sought proposals and that the new vendor will begin a kickoff process with the board and staff. The consultant will hold standing meetings with the Design Review Board and convene in-person community meetings to solicit stakeholder input. Staff said the goal is to have a fully prepared document by August for further review.
Board members encouraged public participation and noted they will invite downtown businesses, residents, and other stakeholders to the consultant-led sessions. Staff also reported a recent local election: Eileen Torres has been elected to the 4th Ward; the mayor is expected to make a recommendation soon to fill a related position on panels where relevant.
The board discussed logistics for consultant meetings and said staff may arrange separate meetings with the consultant and board members outside regular sessions to accelerate work. The board emphasized that revisions aim to make the zoning and design rules more business-friendly for the downtown corridor.
