LORAIN, Ohio — A new park officially opens today in South Lorain, marking a significant milestone in a neighborhood revitalization plan that began taking shape in 2023.

The park, located at the corner of 30th Street and Vine Avenue at Southside Gardens, represents the first phase of an ambitious community development project led by what is now called "Raise Up," formerly the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority.

"I want our children to be able to look out their door and I don't want them to see an empty block, I want them to see possibilities," said Chief Executive Officer Judy Carlin.

The vision for the park was first conceived in October 2023, with community leaders believing it would serve as a catalyst for broader neighborhood transformation. I have been following this project si

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