Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcel Redevelopment

Project Dashboard Project Name Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcels RFP RFP Issue Date October 7, 2026 Primary Objective Multi and Single-Family site assembly and infill Submission Deadline November 6, 2026 Land Value Fair Market Value Anticipated Decision Date November 30, 2026 Submission Platform OpenGov Primary Contact AssetRedevelopment @clevelandohio.gov Context Approximately 166 parcels owned by the City of Cleveland Land Bank within Ward 7 are being targeted for development via this RFP. Encompassing portions of Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City, Tremont, Stockyards, Clark-Fulton, and the Cuyahoga Valley, this Ward’s available Land Bank land is positioned for residential infill development. These parcels, with a median square footage of 3,023 sq ft, total over 13 acres of land in the City’s near west side. With approximately 105 parcels located in Land Bank designated Market Rate areas and 61 parcels in Opportunity Market areas, the City is positioning this land for residential infill development with land bank sale proceeds intended to support other policy goals like affordable housing. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for development of their chosen parcels alongside bids [1] for the purchase of those parcels. Project Goal(s) Return City Land Bank Parcels to productive residential use Increase housing options while complementing existing urban design Develop capital deployable citywide to establish a housing portfolio that maximizes social benefit Solicit a broad range of proposals to identify each parcel’s best possible use through an open and transparent process Reduce the City’s long-term maintenance burden and improve the quality of life for neighborhoods of existing land bank parcels [1] Submitted bids will remain sealed