An FAQ on FBC (form-based code), a zoning reform plan under way in Cleveland
Proponents of this approach say it will lead to more walkable neighborhoods and diverse, affordable housing options.
Our guides and explainers are meant to help you better navigate and understand the ins and outs of life in the 216. From keeping our kids safe to finding affordable housing to understanding the issues you’ll face in the voting booth, Signal Cleveland gives you the information you need to make life easier. We also answer your questions directly in our regular The Follow Up feature. Find all of that and more below.
More resources and explainers for Clevelanders
Cleveland has lots of landmarks. How does the city designate them?
More than 7,000 parcels currently have historic landmark designation.
Here’s what you can do if a loved one is having a mental health crisis
People know 988 as the new suicide hotline, but callers can get mental health or substance use support as well.
Who decides where a Cleveland 911 call gets directed?
Any 911 caller can request a specialized Crisis Intervention Team officer or a dispatcher can send one.
Featured Report
‘Still struggling’: How Clevelanders are getting squeezed by higher rents as assistance dries up
The disappearance of special funding is exposing a troubling post-pandemic housing market in Greater Cleveland, forcing local nonprofits and public officials to hatch plans to create more affordable housing.
More resources and explainers for Clevelanders
CMHA’s Board of Commissioners: Who they are, what they do and how to reach them
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners holds monthly open meetings that include public comment.
Stay out of the emergency room with these fireworks tips
Kids under 18 cannot handle consumer fireworks, which Ohio legalized in 2022.
Looking to stay cool but not at the pool? Cleveland has opened ‘cooling centers’ to help
Six of Cleveland’s recreation centers extend hours to brace for this week’s heatwave.
Cleveland City Hall attacked with ransomware. What does that mean?
It could be months before the city can share the full story of the ransomware attack.
Pools out for summer: Where to splash around in Cleveland
Choose from 37 outdoor pools and splash pads or opt for one of the city’s 13 indoor pools.
What is Juneteenth? Learn what traditions make the holiday unique
An explanation of why we celebrate Juneteenth and the different customs from food to flag.
Funding the arts in Cuyahoga County, explained
A look at Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the dynamics of arts funding as the county proposes a new tax levy on cigarettes.
Behind the Black Shield: The history of a Cleveland institution
How one of the oldest Black policing organizations in the country shaped law enforcement in Cleveland.
The City of Cleveland is investigating a cyber incident: What we can learn from it
Good cyber hygiene starts at home.
More free summer lunches for Greater Cleveland kids
‘Summer Lunch’ is part of Cuyahoga County Public Library’s ‘Summer Fun for Everyone.’
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