Lately there've been a number of great intensive design planning sessions (charrettes) for Ohio City's Lorain Ave area, as well as Detroit Shoreway's EcoVillage. Maybe you missed them, but are curious--they were led  by Kent State's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, and I've discussed them here:

Lorain Ave in Ohio City and its revitalization: http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/flying-solo-makeover-of...

EcoVillage Charrette results:  http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/cleveland-as-the-new-ur...

EcoVillage revving-up thoughts: http://thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/cleveland-as-the-new-ur...