Levin College of Urban Affairs - CSU - News of the week 8.10.09

Here's what’s happening at the Levin College...

Economist who downsized a college is chosen to lead itSustainable Cleveland
Sustainable Cleveland
Fundraiser for CSU Women's Athletic Fund
Out and About
Neighborhood Link
Old Skool
UUP
Feeding Cleveland
Charter Proposal

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"Economist Who Downsized a College Is Chosen to Lead It"

If you want to find out more about our own Dean Ned Hill and what makes him tick go to chronicle.comarticle It's a great article!

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Sustainable Cleveland 2019: Building an economic engine to empower a green city on a blue lake

August 12-14, 2009, Public Auditorium, Cleveland Convention Center- 500 Lakeside Avenue
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 is a 3-Day Appreciative Inquiry (Al) Summit hosted by Mayor Frank G. Jackson that will include expert-led discussions and small group work sessions. The summit will be comprised of people who are vested in and are dedicated to greater Cleveland with experience and vision to create an action plan for a green economy and sustainable future for Cleveland.

For more information, please visit www.cleveland-oh.gov/AISummit or contact Evelyn Burnett, Cleveland Office of Sustainability at 216.664.2444 ext. 5579 or via email at evelyn_burnett@clevelandwater.com.

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Come support the CSU Women's Athletic Fund

Friday, August 21, 2009 6:00-10:00 at the Joseph E. Cole Center- 3100 Chester Avenue

There will be a dinner, reverse raffle & casino night benefiting the CSU Women's Athletic Fund. $75.00 per person includes dinner and one main board ticket. $125 per couple includes two dinners and two main board tickets. There will be a cash bar. To Volunteer or donate a prize for the reverse raffle call Chuck Voss at 216.687.5112. Come join the fun!

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LCUA Out and About

On Thursday, July 2, Professor Mark Salling spoke with 90.3 WCPN ideastream®'s Eric Wellman. Go to www.wcpn.org/WCPN/news/26868/ to read the conversation about the latest census numbers for Cleveland.

On Tuesday, July 14, Kirby Date, AICP met with Homer Township trustees, zoning commission members, comprehensive plan committee members, and local residents (Amish and English), to discuss implementation options for development and agricultural preservation policy in their new draft comprehensive plan.

On Thursday, July 16, Kirby Date spoke to the Lorain County Township Association on "Citizen-Driven Comprehensive Planning for Small Communities". The group consisted of Trustees, Clerks, Zoning Commission members, and others representing Lorain County's townships.

Dean Ned Hill was quoted in the Akron Beacon Journal in the article "Urban flight slows in Ohio". Go to www.ohio.com/news/49577757.html to read the article in its entirety.

Kathy Hexter spoke with 90.3 WCPN ideastream® on the topic of getting help with a mortgage in trouble. Go to www.wcpn.org/WCPN/news/27082/ for more information.

Steven A. Minter delivered the commencement address at Clark University on Sunday, May 17th.

Dean Ned Hill was quoted in the Dayton Daily News in the article "Light glimmers in tunnel of state foreclosures". Go to daytondailynews.com to read more.

Dean Ned HIll was quoted in the The Chronicle Telegram- Chronicleonline in the article "BASF received $24.6 million for plant expansion". Go to http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/08/06/31296/ to read the full story.

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Neighborhood Link

Sharon Bliss, MLIS, manager of Community Information Services has taken on the daunting task of updating Neighborhood Link www.nhlink.net. If you haven't been to the web site for a while, you will notice most of the information has been updated, however the Neighborhood Tour section is still under construction. In the near future the entire site will have a fresh new look as Sharon and her staff are working hard to update this extremely informative web site.

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Old Skool Unpopular Art and and other Influential Synthetic Folklore

Come to the opening night reception on Friday, August 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. at the Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Avenue. The exhibit includes over 30 visual representations exploring multicultural perception and expression. Ronald D. Clayton and Julius Lyles III's works are dedicated to conveying the importance of our history and the creative power of artistic vision through photography, painting and mixed media works.

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Lawmakers killed funding for the Ohio Urban University Program but the spirit should live on

Editorial from Cleveland.com Saturday, July 18, 2009

When lawmakers crafted the state's $51 billion budget, they foolishly cut the funding for a critical research lifeline based at Cleveland State University whose good works ripple throughout the state. Luckily, Dean Ned Hill vows the spirit of the 30-year-old program will live on at CSU's Levin College of Urban Affairs.

Shamefully, budgeters didn't renew the funding even after Hill slashed his request by more than half, to $1 million in yearly life support. The program practically pays for itself. It helps Columbus develop policy on such essential statewide issues as business tax reforms and economic development strategy. It's also well known for its research on foreclosures and employment.

Paying clients will keep some projects going, but Hill needs help from foundations to keep the databases current and to make sure some large-scale regional projects continue. That help must be forthcoming. Three decades of vital expertise and public service on behalf of Ohioans is worth saving, no matter what legislators or the administration may say.