New Affordable Housing Development Proposed for Woodhill Center South
A new residential development is being proposed for the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood to provide affordable housing options. Through Communication 804-2026, The Community Builders has submitted a notice of intent to apply to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) for multifamily funding to develop Woodhill Center South at 10923 Woodland Avenue.
What's in the file
The official notice from Ashley Schweickart, Senior Development Project Manager for The Community Builders, states that Woodhill Center South LLC intends to act as the general partner for a new residential rental development. The proposal involves the new construction of 55 total units, which includes 43 units designated as affordable for families of low to moderate incomes.
According to the notice, this project is part of a multi-phase redevelopment of Woodhill Homes, a former 487-unit public housing community owned by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). The development team includes:
- General Partner: Woodhill Center South LLC
- Developer: The Community Builders, Inc.
- General Contractor: Marous Brothers Construction
- Property Manager: The Community Builders, Inc.
The project intends to utilize several OHFA programs, including the 4% Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the Ohio State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Multifamily Bonds, and the Housing Development Loan Program.
Who may be affected
- Ward 6: The location of the proposed 55-unit development.
- Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood: The specific area where the construction will occur.
- Low to moderate income families: The group intended to occupy the 43 affordable units.
- The Community Builders, Inc.: The developer and property manager for the project.
Status and timeline
- June 3, 2026: The notice of intent was signed by The Community Builders.
- July 11, 2026: The communication was officially introduced to the City Council.
The record currently indicates the status is "Agenda Ready."
Residents have the right to submit comments to the OHFA regarding the project's impact on the community. Any formal objection must be submitted in writing and signed by a majority of the voting members of the legislative body within 30 days of the mailing date of the notice.
Please refer to the official 804-2026-COMMUNICATION to verify all details regarding this proposal.
Key facts
- Total units
- 55
- Ward number
- 6
- Project address
- 10923 Woodland Avenue
Source record
- File
- 804-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 10, 2026
Official documents
Sources
- The Community Builders, The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and Partners Celebrate Grand Opening for Woodhill Station West | The Community Builders
- The Community Builders Completes 64-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Cleveland - REBusinessOnline
- Community Builders | City of Cleveland