Steven Litt
@stevenlitt.bsky.social
Cleveland-based independent journalist focusing on art + cities.
Lakefront views matter: That makes it time to consider moving the Mather to a new location on Cleveland's lakefront: tinyurl.com/2hj7wv55
Commentary: Cleveland lakefront plan needs to create new views, including by moving the Mather
The Great Lakes Science Center said it's open to relocating the Steamship William G. Mather as part of a massive revamp of the Downtown Cleveland lakefront.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Lakefront views matter: That makes it time to consider moving the Mather to a new location on Cleveland's lakefront: tinyurl.com/2hj7wv55
Sharing sad news: Hunter Morrison, Cleveland's revered planning director from 1980 to 2000, has died at age 78: www.ideastream.org/community/20...
Revered Cleveland planning director Hunter Morrison is dead at age 78
Morrison pioneered early efforts to connect downtown to Lake Erie with the construction of North Coast Harbor. He oversaw planning for the Gateway sports complex, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ot...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Sharing sad news: Hunter Morrison, Cleveland's revered planning director from 1980 to 2000, has died at age 78: www.ideastream.org/community/20...
A Veterans Day sentiment: Having visited military cemeteries in Normandy, I agree with this: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | If Only More Americans Could See This Place
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November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A Veterans Day sentiment: Having visited military cemeteries in Normandy, I agree with this: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Some breaking news from @neorsd.org
Sewer District recommends removing Lower Lake Dam in Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will recommend replacing Lower Lake with 17 acres of park land to prevent the risk of flooding downstream.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Some breaking news from @neorsd.org
Offering a different take on the Browns/Brook Park saga: tinyurl.com/35ffvj3h
Analysis: Billionaire team owners of Browns, Cavaliers pursue clashing visions of urban development
While the Haslams' Cleveland Browns have their sights set on the suburbs, Dan Gilbert continues his investment in Downtown Cleveland, crafting contrasting visions for urban development.
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July 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Offering a different take on the Browns/Brook Park saga: tinyurl.com/35ffvj3h
Need to elevate your mood and see how local govt. can improve city life? Check out the latest Complete and Green Streets CLE report from @philtkidd.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/CGSjuly2025.
June 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Need to elevate your mood and see how local govt. can improve city life? Check out the latest Complete and Green Streets CLE report from @philtkidd.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/CGSjuly2025.
My take on Cleveland Foundation's new Midtown Collaboration Center: tinyurl.com/59u24bta
Review: The Cleveland Foundation designed its Midtown Collaboration Center for repair and hope
Scheduled for a May 16 grand opening with a community block party, the Collaboration Center is a striking project that poses equally striking questions about how philanthropy can best repair a damaged...
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May 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My take on Cleveland Foundation's new Midtown Collaboration Center: tinyurl.com/59u24bta
Catch up on my latest pieces here: www.ideastream.org/steven-litt
Topics: Lakefront, the downtown loop, exhibitions at CMA and moCa-Cle.
Topics: Lakefront, the downtown loop, exhibitions at CMA and moCa-Cle.
May 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Catch up on my latest pieces here: www.ideastream.org/steven-litt
Topics: Lakefront, the downtown loop, exhibitions at CMA and moCa-Cle.
Topics: Lakefront, the downtown loop, exhibitions at CMA and moCa-Cle.
Greetings, readers: I'm pleased to share that I'm freelancing for Ideastream Public Media on arts, culture, urbanism, economic development. My first pieces here: ideastream.org/steven-litt. Please share ideas.
Steven Litt | Ideastream Public Media
Covering art, architecture and economic development across Northeast Ohio with news stories, analysis and reviews.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Greetings, readers: I'm pleased to share that I'm freelancing for Ideastream Public Media on arts, culture, urbanism, economic development. My first pieces here: ideastream.org/steven-litt. Please share ideas.
Enjoyed fantastic online discussion organized by Columbia J-School between Prof. Samuel G. Freedman & Rita Omokha about her new book, "Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America.'' More on the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b3k....
Rita Omokha - Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America
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February 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Enjoyed fantastic online discussion organized by Columbia J-School between Prof. Samuel G. Freedman & Rita Omokha about her new book, "Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America.'' More on the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b3k....
Very apt column by Cleveland.com's Leila Atassi today: "The Handmaid’s Highway? Transportation policy takes a dystopian detour'' : tinyurl.com/bdct6vj7
The Handmaid’s Highway? Transportation policy takes a dystopian detour: Leila Atassi
The Trump administration’s decision to tie federal transportation funding to birth and marriage rates is a blatant ideological overreach that prioritizes conservative demographics, politicizes infrast...
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February 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Very apt column by Cleveland.com's Leila Atassi today: "The Handmaid’s Highway? Transportation policy takes a dystopian detour'' : tinyurl.com/bdct6vj7
Enjoyed seeing Rodin brooding on a snowy morning at Clevelandart.org.
February 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Enjoyed seeing Rodin brooding on a snowy morning at Clevelandart.org.
Scoop: Cleveland Museum of Art just announced scientific tests show its monumental ancient Roman bronze "Philosopher'' was likely excavated at Bubon (Sebastion) Turkiye and will be restituted via the New York DA's office. Details forthcoming on CMA website, clevelandart.org.
February 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Scoop: Cleveland Museum of Art just announced scientific tests show its monumental ancient Roman bronze "Philosopher'' was likely excavated at Bubon (Sebastion) Turkiye and will be restituted via the New York DA's office. Details forthcoming on CMA website, clevelandart.org.