The City of Cleveland, in partnership with FUSE, plans to review and refine its 10-year housing plan, titled “Cleveland 2030: A Housing Equity Plan,” to move beyond just addressing housing shortages and foster accessible homeownership growth among underrepresented populations. Ultimately, this initiative will contribute to sustainable community development that creates more accessible opportunities and addresses historical imbalances for Cleveland’s most underserved residents.
The FUSE Executive Fellowship will play a critical project management, analytical, and collaborative role in evolving “Cleveland 2030” and preparing for its next iteration, ensuring that it is both informed by and inclusive of fair housing and fair lending principles. In the initial months, the fellow will conduct a thorough review of existing housing policies, gather input from community stakeholders, and research best practices from other cities. This phase will include a listening tour to understand the specific needs and concerns of residents, particularly those from underserved communities. The fellow will also review and analyze the current 10-year housing plan, assess key metrics, data collection needs, and areas for integration with ongoing city-wide plans and projects.