We at the Cleveland Restoration Society have a dream for the future of Northeast Ohio. Our dream is that traditional, older communities — urban, suburban, and town — are vibrant and preferable in the marketplace. That the downtowns of Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, and Elyria are a "24/7" hub of activity for a diverse mix of people who choose to live, work, and socialize there. That "cool" neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont are "cooler" than ever, and have competition from East Cleveland and Old Brooklyn, among other places. That Cleveland Heights, West Hill in Akron, and Wellington in Lorain County are "hot," for those that seek the lifestyle they offer. And that our natural areas remain wild, and our farmland continues to raise crops for our markets, and that we all prosper and enjoy a high quality of life in a healthy region in the 21st century.
— Kathleen Crowther, executive director of the Cleveland Restoration Society
Sceme three from the city of Cleveland for the proposed redevelopment of the Coast Guard Station is the simplest with a refurbishment of the station, and adding a bioretention pond and bike and boat rental.
Scheme two from the city of Cleveland for the proposed redevelopment of the Coast Guard Station at the mouth of the Cuyahoga includes a banquet space, restaurant, museum, and floating educational ferry.
Scheme one in the city's proposed future redevelopment of the Coast Guard Station includes a maritime museum, a cafe, bike and boat rental, an indoor/outdoor exhibit space, and an observation tower.