Cleveland launches public survey on future of Burke
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Cleveland is asking residents to weigh in on the future of the city-owned Burke Lakefront Airport.
Why it matters: The 450-acre swath of prime lakefront land is the biggest piece of Mayor Justin Bibb's waterfront development pie.
Driving the news: The city and the North Coast Waterfront Development Corp. launched a public survey and broader engagement campaign this week to gather feedback on what should happen to the airport.
- Officials are evaluating land uses that could expand public access and spark economic growth along the nearly two miles of shoreline.
What they're saying: "It is important that we include the voices of our residents," North Coast president Scott Skinner said in a statement.
- "The survey results will help to inform decisions about the future of Burke and could help shape a vibrant, accessible, and economically impactful waterfront."
What to expect: The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and asks general questions about your stances on Burke and the Cleveland waterfront.
- In a question about potential uses, the survey gauges respondents' interest in things like a Ferris wheel, a golf course, an RV camping area, a botanical garden, multi-purpose trails and more.
Zoom out: Conversations about Burke are happening at multiple levels of government. The Cleveland City Council is in the midst of a series of hearings on the airport and the financial implications of its closure.
- Last year, Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne asked federal officials to help them close the airport.
What's next: A public forum hosted by Ideastream is set for March 4.