Cleveland & Northeast Ohio

Regionalism in Cleveland
Can it happen? The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com have examined the issue of regionalism in Cleveland in a year-long feature. Can we consolidate schools, fire and police departments, and other institutions to save money, attract new residents and businesses, and become a more competitive city? The PD considers these and several other questions.

Regionalism Comes to the Table...Again (Plain Dealer, January 25th)
Executive Director of the Center for Regional Economic Issues at Case Western Reserve University addresses The Hillcrest Council of Councils, a group that has favored regionalism for the past 25 years, about the need for local cooperation.