Lorain Local Magazine Issue Ten

The conditions in Lorain are constantly changing, and leaders know we need to think about the future and what it could mean for everyone who is a part of it.

But in this city, collaboration is key. And what started as an idea of a local eighth-grader led to creating something that the City of Lorain is now working to make a reality.

Ramp It Up Lorain! is a three-part public forum series surrounding the development of a new skate park on Lorain's east side.

The Ramp It Up Lorain! public forums aim to generate community input and consensus for the redevelopment of the former Lorain Products building on F Street, the planned location of the city's new and first full skate park.

The forums also aim to promote positive and inclusive recreational outlets for all Lorain residents and visitors alike—something that is widely happening on all sides of town.

On October 14, members of our community and skate enthusiasts from all over Northeast Ohio gathered at the Lorain Palace Theater for the first public forum of the Ramp It Up Lorain! series.

Over 200 people were in attendance, which broke records and made this the largest turnout of any public forum event the City of Lorain has ever hosted.

Attendees heard from Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley and members of the Building, Housing, and Planning Department, including Director Max Upton and Program Manager Hannah Kiraly.

Other speakers of the evening included The Stocker Foundation's Executive Director Patricia O'Brien and professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and Lorainnative, Chad Muska. photos courtesy of the City of Lorain