Two new plans may reshape Cleveland near Downtown

University Circle Master Plan University Circle is one of Northeast Ohio's most valuable assets, home to cultural institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall, while bringing in thousands of visitors to the region each year. But problems with the layout of the area have created barriers to visitors and residents alike. Confusing traffic patterns, as well as dangerous intersections are seen as something in dire need of fixing by University Circle Incorporated. Monday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll talk with Kate Borders, president of UCI about the organization's new master plan for the district and hear from long-time art and architecture critic Steve Litt, who will weigh in on the circle's assets and challenges. We'll also hear from the heads of several of the institutions that are located within University Circle. Guests: - Steve Litt, Freelance Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Kate Borders, President, University Circle Incorporated - Joel Alpern, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland Botanical Gardens/ Holden Forests and Gardens - Kathryn Heidemann, President & CEO, Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Midline Project Later in the program we look at another development project, the Cleveland Midline, which aims to revitalize hundreds of acres east of downtown. Brad Whitehead from Site Readiness For Good Jobs Fund will explain how the project is targeting a business corridor, looking to tear down old buildings, remediate land and potentially bring thousands of new jobs to the city. Guests: - Steve Litt, Freelance Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Brad Whitehead, Managing Director, Site Readiness For Good Jobs Fund