The Land

The Land was created in 2020 to report on Cleveland’s neighborhoods, economy and local government, delivering in-depth stories that foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action. This nonprofit started with a free website and a newsletter, and today it has built a diverse board, fostered community partnerships, welcomed thousands of subscribers, created an internship program and reporting fellowship for journalists of color, and published hundreds of stories.

Current Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Beat: Economic development in Cleveland

Position:

Cleveland is the poorest big city in the U.S. This beat covers economic development from a number of angles: how economic development efforts are affecting residents; how these efforts affect social and racial disparities in the region; what local government is doing to advance neighborhood economic development, and more. This reporter focuses on accountability, solutions journalism and equitable community engagement, and provides readers with resources for getting involved and taking advantage of economic development opportunities to improve their lives and communities.

Reporter: Mandy Kraynak