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Planners ask Cleveland residents for input on downtown renovation

Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland stands in downtown Cleveland, Tenn.
Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland stands in downtown Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland stands in downtown Cleveland, Tenn.

Residents of Cleveland, Tenn., are invited to a series of meetings aimed at learning people’s hopes and dreams for the downtown area.

Planners say the process, called “Reimagining the Heart of Cleveland,” hopes to gain input from a wide variety of stakeholders and residents. The sessions are open those interested, as space permits. Each session is 1.5 hours and attending multiple sessions is not required or expected.

The meetings will be held at the Museum Center at Five Points, 200 Inman St., on the following dates and times:

  • Aug. 7, 1-5:00 p.m.
  • Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Aug. 9, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

A public reception and meeting will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 to share the community’s vision for downtown Cleveland.

Anyone interested in taking part in the process should call Greg Thomas at 423-479-1913 or email gthomas@clevelandtn. gov.