An engaged and active citizen is our best asset, and LakewoodAlive works with partners throughout the community to publicly discuss the issues of the day. We regularly host Community Forums designed to provide access to experts and resources within a particular field, as well as engage our Lakewood neighbors in meaningful discussions regarding topics pertinent to our community.
The following resources pertain to past forums LakewoodAlive has hosted. We hope you find them informative and useful.
Transportation for a 21st Century City
November 2019
Recap: LakewoodAlive’s “Transportation for a 21st Century City” Community Forum Tackles Challenges, Opportunities
Additional Resources
American Public Transportation Association | City of Lakewood |
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | Next City |
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency | U.S. Department of Transportation |
Civil Discourse and Mutual Respect
May 2019
Recap: LakewoodAlive Hosts “Civil Discourse and Mutual Respect” Community Forum
Additional Resources
American Psychological Association | Charles Koch Institute |
Cuyahoga Community College | National Institute for Civil Discourse |
Psychology Today | Teaching Tolerance |
Depression, Anxiety and Teens – Who Cares? A Community Conversation
November 2018
Recap: LakewoodAlive’s “Depression, Anxiety and Teens” Community Forum Tackles Challenges Facing Young People
Recap: LakewoodAlive tackles teen anxiety and depression with forum
Additional Resources
Child Mind Institute | City of Lakewood – Division of Youth |
Cleveland Clinic | HelpGuide |
Lakewood City School District | TeenMentalHealth.org |
Embracing Diversity: Fostering Equity and Inclusion in Lakewood
May 2018
Recap: LakewoodAlive’s “Embracing Diversity” Community Forum Celebrates Our Differences
Recap: Lakewood community members hold ‘Embracing Diversity’ discussion
Additional Resources
City of Lakewood | Compass Consulting Services |
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio | International Community Council |
Lakewood Community Relations Advisory Commission | She Collective |
What’s Our Plan: A Community Conversation About School Safety
April 2018
Recap: More Than 100 Community Members Participate in School Safety Community Forum
Recap: Lakewood officials call recent community conversation about school safety a success
Additional Resources
City of Lakewood | Educator’s School Safety Network |
Lakewood City School District | Lakewood Police Department |
National Education Association | School Safety Initiative |
Aging in Place: Wave of the Future
November 2017
Recap: Planning Ahead: LakewoodAlive’s Community Forum Ponders Future of Aging Population
Additional Resources
Aging in Place Resource Guide | Enterprise Community Partners |
Lakewood Division of Aging | LSC Service Corp. |
National Aging in Place Council | Senior Transportation Connection |
From Refugee to Neighbor Part 2: Understanding Public Policy and Community Impact
May 2017
Recap: LakewoodAlive’s “From Refugee to Neighbor” Community Forum Celebrates Our City’s Diversity
Additional Resources
The Heroin Epidemic: Understanding Impact and Options
November 2016
Recap: 90 Attendees Pack Lakewood Public Library for Community Forum Regarding Heroin Epidemic
Additional Resources
A Deep Dive: Lake Erie Starts at Home
June 2016
Recap: LakewoodAlive’s Community Forum Draws Crowd to Discuss Lake Erie
From Refugee to Neighbor: Continuing the Conversation
November 2015
Exploring the Legend: Is Equality Alive in Lakewood
May 2015
Housing: Securing a Second Century
December 2013
Housing: A New Approach for a New Century
May 2012
2010 US Census: What it Means for Lakewood
November 2011
Bailey Building and Beyond: Downtown Development
November 2010