What is a “middle neighborhood”?
Most Clevelanders live in a “middle neighborhood” that is often overlooked. Some hot neighborhoods get private sector attention, and other disinvested neighborhoods get public investments... But middle neighborhoods are full of people who love their communities, too, and want to see progress for them.
Cleveland's middle neighborhoods
Collinwood
With Lake Erie at its doorstep, Collinwood stands as a testament to Cleveland’s blue-collar legacy, animated by the creativity of its emerging artists and performers, embodying true urban grit.
EXPLORE COLLINWOOD
lee-Harvard
A lively and historic Cleveland neighborhood known as the “suburb in the city,” offers a unique blend of local culture, shops, dining, and rich civic history.
EXPLORE LEE-HARVARD
Old Brooklyn
The neighborhood where you can grow. Old Brooklyn invites new development into its blend of rich history and modern expansion opportunities for small businesses.
EXPLORE OLD BROOKLYN
West Park
One of Cleveland’s largest neighborhoods, West Park features a thriving local business scene and deep community pride, providing a wealth of unique experiences on the west side of Cleveland.
EXPLORE WEST PARK
Collinwood, Lee-Harvard, Old Brooklyn and West Park are four middle neighborhoods in Cleveland with bright days ahead. These communities already have great homes, local businesses, and neighbors who care! Clevelanders are building on these strengths to push their neighborhoods from surviving to thriving.
Investing in middle neighborhoods
Intentional investments are happening right now. The Middle Neighborhoods Initiative is a collaborative team of people from nonprofits, neighborhoods, and the City of Cleveland to renovate 200+ historic homes and commercial storefronts. These are intentional efforts to add to these neighborhoods’ cultures and preserve their affordable housing.
You can be part of this progress by visiting a small business or considering a home in West Park, Old Brooklyn, Lee-Harvard, or Collinwood!
