The FSDC is a not-for-profit organization that strives to achieve economic stability and viability to its member cities.   To view a map and listing of member cities click here.

The FSDC was formed as a result of a task force comprised of economic development officials of the member cities and representatives from the Cuyahoga County’s Department of Development and Planning Commission to design a program to address development issues and augment each of the member cities’ re-development efforts. The committee engaged to develop a framework for the program, solicited input from development practitioners, regional economic development agencies and foundations.

The result was the creation of the First Suburbs Development Council. The FSDC a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and is incorporated in the State of Ohio.

Mission

The mission of the FSDC is "fostering economic and community development within the member cities of the First Suburbs". The FSDC accomplishs this by providing technical assistance, expertise, and resources to member cities to strengthen the capacity of cities advancing development and re-development projects, to market member communities and to enhance the cities’ quality of life.

Goals

To facilitate the creation or enhancement of a proactive and strategic approach to development within member city governments.

To expand the capacity of member cities to attract desirable development and businesses.

To increase the skills of economic development officials of the member cities to identify and prepare development sites in a way that makes them both community-enhancing and attractive to private-sector developers.

To increase interest among the private-sector development industry in development within member communities.

To foster collaborative relationships among member cities and with regional economic development agencies, County and State government and financing institutions who can assist in promoting development of the member cities.

Member Cities

Bedford	Garfield Heights
Bedford Heights	Lakewood
Berea	Parma
Brooklyn	Parma Heights
Brook Park	Shaker Heights
Cleveland Heights	South Euclid
Euclid	University Heights
Fairview Park	Warrensville Heights