The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has prompted public dialogue on two key initiatives through a published notice, requesting feedback and announcing a green light for environmental assessments on urban rehabilitation programs. The programs in question, the “2025 Radon Mitigation” and “Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Critical Community Improvements Partnership Home Repair Program,” are proposed to ameliorate local housing conditions, targeting multifamily homes sprawled across the City of Cleveland.
Officials have shared that the radon mitigation project has garnered a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), prompting minimal environmental trepidation, as disclosed in an attached Legal Notice. This marks a substantial step towards the project’s commencement, signaling a boon for residents who may face potential health risks due to radon exposure within their living quarters. Oversight is provided by the City of Cleveland’s Department of Community Development, a body that remains poised to conduct ongoing Environmental Reviews to keep these projects in alignment with HUD standards.
The specifics of these wide-ranging urban housing efforts underline the CMHA’s dedication to aligning with HUD’s overarching goals, endeavoring to refine the quality of life for Cleveland’s residential community sectors. The environmental review records (ERRs) pertinent to these programs are made available for public scrutiny at Cleveland City Hall and on the HUD website, facilitating transparency and community involvement…