Proposed Vacation of Mount Carmel Road Portion
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance, Ord. No. 762-2026, to vacate a portion of Mount Carmel Road. This measure supports the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in its ongoing efforts to redevelop the Woodhill Homes property.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the vacation of a segment of Mount Carmel Road to facilitate the "Woodhill Center East (Phase 2)" development project. According to the 762-2026-PRESENTATION-Mt Carmel Rd Vacation, the redevelopment involves a total investment of $33.4 million and includes the following housing details:
- A total of 77 units will be constructed.
- At least 58 units are reserved for existing Woodhill Homes residents.
- 19 affordable units will be added for new residents.
| Unit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| One Bedroom | 28 |
| Two Bedroom | 43 |
| Three Bedroom | 6 |
Who may be affected
- Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA): The agency is requesting the road vacation to proceed with the Woodhill Homes redevelopment.
- Existing Woodhill Homes residents: At least 58 units in the new development are designated for current residents.
- Division of Engineering & Construction: The Mayor's Office of Capital Projects, specifically the Division of Engineering & Construction, provided the administrative presentation for the project.
Status and timeline
- July 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The City Planning Commission reviewed the project presentation.
- September 28, 2026: The ordinance was recorded as passed.
Residents can verify the details of this ordinance by reviewing the official records at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 762-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 8, 2026
Official documents
- 762-2026-Vacate portion of Mount Carmel Rd
- 762-2026 Legislative Summary- to Vacate Mt. Carmel Rd. (REVISED)
- 762-2026 GIS image Mount Carmel Road (1)
- 762-2026-PRESENTATION-Mt Carmel Rd Vacation
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 15