Lately there've been a number of great intensive design planning sessions (charrettes) for Ohio City's Lorain Ave area, as well as Detroit Shoreway's EcoVillage. Maybe you missed them, but are curious--they were led by Kent State's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, and I've discussed them here:
Lorain Ave in Ohio City and its revitalization: http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/flying-solo-makeover-of... [1]
EcoVillage Charrette results: http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/cleveland-as-the-new-ur... [2]
EcoVillage revving-up thoughts: http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/cleveland-as-the-new-ur... [3]
Links:
[1] http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/flying-solo-makeover-of-a-shoddy-city-street/
[2] http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/cleveland-as-the-new-urban-pt-2/
[3] http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/cleveland-as-the-new-urban/