In this section we present some of the most dramatic “improvement” projects that (thankfully) never happened. The most famous is the first initiative in the series: the proposed Clark, Lee and Heights Freeways of the late 1960s. As many readers will observe, the story is excerpted from Marian Morton’s “Cleveland Heights: The Making of an Urban Suburb,” which is available at Borders, Appletree Books and Amazon.com. The Cleveland Heights Historical Society extends its gratitude to Ms. Morton and encourages everyone to obtain a copy of her wonderful book.

Over the next year, additional stories will be added to the section, so check back regularly for more bad things!

The Clark, Lee and Heights Freeways

"Stadium Square”: Seating for 14,000 in the Heart of the Heights

Massive Heights Redevelopment Proposed in 1969