Cleveland's circular city road map

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

As a result of the subprime mortgage crisis, the population of Cleveland Ohio plummeted and the city became home to 30,000 vacant lots. But instead of staying in decline, Cleveland is charting a new path forward. Through innovative circular economy strategies, the city—together with local communities—has developed a roadmap for resilience, job creation, and sustainable investment that supports healthier and more regenerative environments for its residents. Taking circular thinking into the f…