Delete WardNov 13, 2025
$2.5 Million Loan to Jumpstart Projects on W. 25th and the Stockyard Corridors
Ward 14 is buzzing with new energy. From fresh park spaces to colorful murals and long-awaited investments in neighborhood corridors, residents are beginning to see the results of years of advocacy and collaboration. At the center of this momentum is Councilwoman Jasmin Santana, who has made neighborhood transformation a top priority.
A Boost for Community Development
Recently, Cleveland City Council approved a $2.3 million forgivable loan to the Metro West Community Development Organization, a key partner in building stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods. Sponsored by Councilwoman Santana, the loan is part of the city’s Neighborhood Transformation Initiative and is designed to jumpstart catalytic projects on West 25th Street and the Stockyard corridors.
The funds will help cover critical costs — from acquisition and stabilization to pre-development planning and fees — for a series of mixed-use commercial developments. These projects are aimed at revitalizing long-vacant properties, reactivating corridors, and creating spaces where businesses and residents can thrive.
“This is about more than just buildings,” Councilwoman Santana said. “It’s about giving our neighborhoods the resources to grow, succeed and support the families who call Ward 14 home.
“We must build on the momentum created in the Ward with the Pivot Art Center, CentroVilla25, Northern Ohio Blanket Mills, the Cleveland West Veterans Housing development adjacent to the now demolished former box company, and the renovation of St. Michael's School.
“Families are moving into affordable homes, whether new, traditionally built, modular or renovated, making it possible for residents who want to stay in their neighborhood to remain there.”
Art as a Tool for Renewal
One of the most visible changes is coming to Storer Avenue in the Stockyard neighborhood. Once known for boarded-up buildings, the area is set to be transformed into a canvas of creativity thanks to an Art Transformation grant. Stunning murals will soon cover vacant walls, bringing color, culture, and pride back to a long-overlooked street. Abandoned and dilapidated buildings are set to be redeveloped, and vacant lots will be turned into tiny pocket parks for residents to rest and recharge.
“So excited that Ward 14 was chosen to receive funding for this project,” Councilwoman Santana said. “The Art Garden District will not only bring color and creativity to Storer Avenue, it will bring hope, pride, and a new future for our families.”
Parks and Public Spaces Reimagined
Alongside these artistic and commercial investments, Ward 14 has seen renewed attention to its parks and public spaces. Renovated parks are reopening, giving children, families, and seniors new opportunities to gather, play, and relax. These improvements complement the investments in housing and business corridors, creating a more complete vision for a community on the rise.
A Neighborhood Moving Forward
Taken together, these efforts mark an exciting new chapter for Ward 14. From murals to mixed-use developments, from cleaner streets to vibrant parks, these changes are reshaping how residents and visitors experience the community. Councilwoman Santana sees it as a turning point.
“Ward 14 is on the rise,” she said. “When we invest in people, culture, and neighborhoods, we create more than just development. We create a future full of opportunity, pride, and belonging.”