Lake County Parks Community Health Action PlansLake County, OH Each report CT provided included recommendations and a list of potential funding sources for Lake County to begin implementing the plan. CT focused on projects for five communities in Lake County: Mentor...

Kent Design Guidelines UpdateKent, OH The City of Kent contracted with CT to revise its Design Review Guidelines. The City of Kent contracted with CT to revise its Design Review Guidelines, which were initially drafted with a focus on historic preservation for a...

Whitehouse Form-Based CodeWhitehouse, OH Over the last 20 years, the Village of Whitehouse has experienced rapid expansion from suburban growth in western Lucas County.  Recognizing the need to provide a greater variety of housing options while retaining its...

University Square Blight Determination StudyUniversity Heights, OH CT completed an in-depth study for University Heights to support its redevelopment strategy for a deteriorating multi-level retail center with an attached garage.  University Heights, an inner-ring...

Parks & Recreation Master PlanSunbury, OH Priorities were designing high-quality recreation facilities, providing connections, developing the necessary funding mechanisms, collaborating with other recreation providers, and protecting Sunbury’s natural assets. The...

Parking Supply & Demand AnalysisLima, OH CT conducted an inventory and count in October 2019, tabulating available spaces. Downtown Lima Inc. and the City of Lima were making great strides, improving and revitalizing downtown Lima, creating a vibrant destination...

Zoning Code, Subdivision Regulations, and Flood Damage Prevention Swanton, OH The village had not conducted a significant review and update of its zoning code and subdivision regulations since the 1990s and needed to bring its regulations up to current standards. In...

Seneca County Multi-Jurisdictional PlanSeneca County, OH CT developed a multi-jurisdiction comprehensive plan on behalf of SenecaCounty, as well as the cities of Tiffin and Fostoria and the Seneca CountyPark District. The plan serves as a 20-year road map to guide...

2040 Comprehensive Land Use PlanCanfield Township, OH In 2018, Canfield Township was the fastest-growing community in Mahoning County and was at a critical point in its history. The Township Trustees agreed it was essential to be proactive in planning for its future...

Comprehensive Plan UpdateFort Thomas, KY The multiple-committee structure provided the opportunity to delve deeply into developing the community plan. CT and Human Nature collaborated with the city on a year-long planning project to prepare its first Community Plan....

2020 Comprehensive PlanNewport, KY Public engagement was a high priority for this community. Public engagement was a high priority for this project from the beginning, given the diversity of Newport’s people, places, and businesses. Indeed, the city’s webpage headline...

Fort Thomas Zoning Ordinance Update Fort Thomas, KY The review and update of the City’s Zoning Ordinance included evaluating the relevance and application of the current zoning districts as well as creating new districts that align with the city’s comprehensive plan....

Town Center Overlay DistrictBedford Heights, OH CT created new commercial districts tailored to each commercial area within the city. CT completed a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s administrative review procedures and non-residential zoning districts. This...