Blanche Avenue Extension Project
Cleveland Heights
Description
A federally funded plan to extend Blanche Avenue to Andrews Avenue, enabling about 20-25 new infill homes on the Cleveland Heights side of the South Euclid border. Council agreed to co-host a public engagement session in March before any construction decision.
Impact summary
New homes on currently tax-exempt vacant lots would generate property tax revenue even during the 12-year 75% abatement, but neighbors worry about added traffic.
Applicant
- Address
- Blanche Avenue to Andrews Avenue, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 10
- Total mentions
- 3
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Apr 6, 2026
Council followed up on last week's hearing about extending Blanche Avenue to serve new home lots, reviewing FAQs and how the city's infrastructure costs get repaid through special assessments.
Council Committee of the Whole - Mar 19, 2026
A plan to build ~1,250 feet of new road with utilities to open up about 25 privately owned platted single-family lots for development by Kinez Homes. Still in early stages — design, environmental and historic reviews are underway, and no approvals have been granted.
Council Committee of the Whole - Feb 2, 2026
A federally funded plan to extend Blanche Avenue to Andrews Avenue, enabling about 20-25 new infill homes on the Cleveland Heights side of the South Euclid border. Council agreed to co-host a public engagement session in March before any construction decision.
Related issues (2)
Blanche Avenue Extension Project
Residents questioned whether the $2.5 million Blanche Avenue extension — $850,000 in federal funds — benefits Cleveland Heights taxpayers, and raised concerns about tax abatement for homes and land values of the Hebrew Academy lots. The mayor said no decisions have been made, the project is cost-neutral to the city, and eminent domain is not on the table.
Cain Park and Denison Park improvements
Cain Park's ADA and seating upgrades are done, ~20 summer shows are booked (up from 8 last year), the Denison Park splash pad is in, and the pool opens June 1.
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