Cleveland EcoVillage
![Diverse Neighborhood: A part of the community where many different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs are represented. Diverse Neighborhood](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/diverse_neighborhood.gif)
![Green Building: Practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials while reducing impacts on the environment and residents by incorporating better siting, design, construction, systems, operation, maintenance, and removal. May include tours, suppliers, organizations and training programs and can include sustainable building certification such as LEED. Green Building](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_22.gif)
![Eco-Design/Planning Feature: Exciting design features including public transport stations, plazas, integrated native plantings and street furniture such as kiosks, benches, fountains, or lighting that use materials and energy efficiently, contributing to the streetscape. May be an area planned for ecological soundness or use sustainable infrastructure guidelines. Eco-Design/Planning Feature](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_68.gif)
![Public/Mass Transportation: Mass transit station or subway, bus or trolley stop. May include multi-modal transit hub served by one or more types of public transport systems. Public/Mass Transportation](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_37.gif)
![Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site: A previously contaminated (or disaster) area that has been restored and remediated for safe public use, according to environmental standards. Can include brownfield remediation sites, development sites with soil/groundwater cleanup efforts, or reclaimed cleaned-up land such as urban parks and gardens. Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_69.gif)
![Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Site where greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are reduced, preferably using green technology. May include informational sites related to GHG, or carbon capture projects, fuel/technology switching, carbon concierge, carbon calculator or footprinting, etc. Greenhouse Gas Reduction](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_28.gif)
![Energy Conservation: Site, service, project or products that minimize the use of energy. Energy Conservation](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_29.gif)
Overview
The Cleveland EcoVillage was founded through an innovative partnership involving nonprofit organizations, the city, the regional transit authority, private developers, and neighborhood residents. It is a nationally recognized and celebrated demonstration project that showcases best practices in green building, transit-oriented design, urban agriculture and societal inter-dependence. Over the last ten years the Cleveland EcoVillage has proven that sustainability can be used as a organizing principle for urban redevelopment and community organizing.
The Cleveland EcoVillage is a great place to live. It is a diverse neighborhood that is pedestrian-friendly and community-oriented. Residents are within walking distance of the Rapid Transit Station and the Zone Recreation Center. The area has older and newer homes, including some of the city's finest examples of green building. The area also includes numerous schools, historic churches, parks and community gardens. Residents can participate in block clubs, recreation groups, annual workshops, and celebrations. There are countless opportunities in the Cleveland EcoVillage.
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