Crowdsourced Conversations is a Forum Series Curated by the People for the People.

Crowdsourced Conversations begins with a community-wide survey on a specified topic.  The data collected is turned into a report and also used to help create small group discussion questions for a forum where residents can gather to determine action steps (small, medium, or large) that they can take to feel meaningfully engaged in this topic they care about.  After the event is over, FutureHeights generates a resource page and event attendees are given the opportunity to stay connected to their groups and continue the conversation.

Any questions, email info@futureheights.org.

Another Look: Severance Town Center

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, 6:30-8 pm
Lee Road Library, 2345 Lee Rd.

Join FutureHeights for the second Crowdsourced Conversations event of 2025. Another Look: Severance Town Center is a follow-up to the Crowdsourced Conversation about Severance that was held in November 2024 (more information here). The developer, MPact Collective, has made substantial progress in developing a site plan and launching a website to gather community ideas (weigh in at www.severanceclevelandheights.com). Now, it’s time to hear an update about that progress, garner community feedback, and generate more thoughtful discussion about what YOU want to see at Severance. The developer intends to begin rezoning and redevelopment of the property in 2025 and 2026, so it’s important for us to have community input now. This event will feature speakers from the MPact Collective and the Severance Action Group. Please RSVP below if you plan on attending the event. To learn more about Severance plans, visit www.severanceclevelandheights.com.

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Getting Tactical: Improving Road Safety in the Heights

Thank you to all who completed the survey and attended the event.

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2025 Topics:

• Road Safety: Drivers, Pedestrians, Cyclists in the Heights
• Severance Town Center
• Shop Local/Show Off Local: Turning the Heights Into a Destination
• Affordable Housing in the Heights

University Heights Crowdsourced Conversations – A Forum Series Curated by the People for the People.

We believe “everyday residents” hold immense potential to generate change in their community!

University Heights Crowdsourced Conversations – Sustainability in University Heights

In Fall 2024, the City of University Heights hosted its very own Crowdsourced Conversations! The 2024 topic was selected by the City of University Heights Citizens Advisory Committee on Sustainability.

The survey was live from October 1-October 31st, 2024.  The forum took place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 7pm-8:30pm at Wiley Middle School.

This event was free to attend.

Crowdsourced Conversations – Public Forum Archives

2024 SERIES TOPICS:

#1: Active Transportation Planning: Living Less Car-Centric in the Heights

#2: Turning the Noble Neighborhood & Business District Into a Destination

#3: Our Public Parks

#4: Severance Town Center

2023 SERIES TOPICS & DATES:

#1: Our Public Schools

#2: Traveling Around Town

#3: Rental Properties & Absentee/Negligent Landlords

#4: Planning and Development for the Heights

2022 SERIES TOPICS & DATES:

#1: Sustainability

#2: Housing & Neighborhood Preservation

#3: Community Safety

#4: Civic Engagement