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Fixing potholes was just one improvement readers said they wanted to see in 2016. What other improvements would make your Greater Cleveland community a better place to live this year?
(Matt Rourke/Plain Dealer/file photo)
CLEVELAND, Ohio - It's a new year, a fresh start and a time to think about what we'd like to see happen in the coming 12 months.
Last week, we asked readers what would make their Greater Cleveland community a better place to live in 2016. From improved streets and a more responsive government to more recreation opportunities and a greater awareness for the environment, people had plenty to say.
Here's a sample of some of the comments. What's on your wishlist? Add your own thoughts in the comments section below.
"Bring a decent department store to the city such as Macy's or Dillard's. Build it on SOM where Sears was located. Tired of the usual shopping centers (Bainbridge and Macedonia) anchored by big box stores. I am not a fan of Kohl's."
Hometown : Solon
"I would make the city more appealing to residents by addressing our basic needs. One need is to live in a clean well-maintained environment. Residents must stop littering. Homeowners and landlords must maintain their properties."
Hometown : Parma
"A new state of the art emergency room and new economic development in downtown Lakewood."
Hometown : Lakewood
"I would like to see more trees on Kemper Road in Shaker Heights, also hanging flower baskets on Fairhill Road would look nice."
Hometown : Shaker Heights
"Connect bike trails of Lorain County ( Oberlin) to Clemetroparks. Elyria-North Ridgeville-North Olmsted. Utilize 480 bike trail to west."
Hometown : North Ridgeville
"We need new leadership. We need intelligent people with vision who understand that the best way to attract well-educated new residents with good jobs who will contribute to the community is to invest in infrastructure and neighborhoods."
Hometown : Berea
"My town would be a better place if we had leaders that coached, generated enthusiasm, gave credit, accepted blame, actually fixed problems instead of creating problems, and said "LET'S GO!"
Hometown : Parma, Parma Heights
"City Leadership that is not in over their heads."
Hometown : Avon
"Fix the roads in Parma!"
Hometown : Parma
"I would love to see Avon become 100% pedestrian and bicycle friendly with complete sidewalks throughout the city. With so many wonderful places to go, it would be nice to have a safe way to get there while helping to reduce some of the traffic."
Hometown : Avon
"Sell Cassidy Theatre and use the money to support programs that help the elderly, including home services, transportation, mental health, day care, basic life skills, and health information."
Hometown : Parma Heights
"Offer a tax abatement for additions on the homes. The ranches that are in Brook Park are too small for today's modern family. This will keep families in Brook Park and provide additional incentives to stay put."
Hometown : Brook Park
"A recreation center with a pool, basketball courts, hot tub, and steam room."
Hometown : Parma
"Crocker Road traffic is absolutely HORRIBLE!! And everyone forgets how to drive once they get by Crocker Park (tons of accidents always). Better traffic flow needs to be established and that is on the City."
Hometown : Rocky River
"Westlake will adjust the timers on ALL the traffic lights on Crocker Road and Detroit Road in the vicinity of Crocker Park. The traffic is already a nightmare and American Greetings headquarters isn't even occupied yet. (Now seven lights in front of CP alone!)"
Hometown : Westlake
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