News Archives: Environmental

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Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Updates Greenprint Mapping Tool

December 12, 2023

Updated Greenprint application makes searching for natural assets in Cuyahoga County fun and easy!

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Newly-Released Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Finds Loss in Tree Canopy Since 2011

December 12, 2019

Report shows 6,600-acre loss in tree canopy but over 370,000 acres available to plant in County

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Greenprint Training Sessions Available

July 19, 2018

This fall and winter, County Planning will again offer County Greenprint training sessions at area libraries.

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Greenprint, Greenways, and Trails

February 14, 2018

2018 is shaping up to be a big year for environmental planning, and there are many ways for you to get involved.

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Autumn Greenprint Training Opportunities

August 30, 2017

Learn how to use the County Greenprint to enhance your community’s planning and infrastructure activities

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Greenprint training opportunities abound

June 21, 2017

Summer is here, and when you’re not busy enjoying our green spaces, you can learn how to use our County Greenprint tools at a hands-on training session.

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Greenprint training in Fairview Park

Learn to use the County Greenprint tools

January 30, 2017

2017 is Cleveland’s year of Vibrant Green Space, and County Planning is partnering with the Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cleveland Public Library to offer County Greenprint training sessions.

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Exploring the County Greenprint

September 9, 2016

By now, you have probably seen the Cuyahoga County Greenprint – but have you had an opportunity to look closely at its features? When you do, you’ll see that it has a lot to offer.

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2016 Greater Cleveland Trails and Greenways Conference

April 7, 2016

The fourth biennial Greater Cleveland Trails and Greenways Conference will be held on June 2 in Brecksville, and County Planning is a conference partner.

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Introducing the Cuyahoga County Greenprint

November 6, 2015

The Cuyahoga County Greenprint, a new set of planning tools, is now available. The Greenprint includes a Viewer which provides information on the locations of wetlands, stream buffer zones, steep slopes, and other natural features.

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