Dan Whalen

While revitalization efforts since the 1990s have transformed Cleveland’s Ohio City into a vibrant urban destination, the demolition of vacant, abandoned, and fire damaged homes has scarred some blocks with empty lots. Construction of new “infill” development in the SoLo (South of Lorain) neighborhood is restoring the south side of Ohio City to its former glory — and in theory, creating an immediate source of property tax revenue.