Legislation Details

File #: R-154-26    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/16/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/28/2026 Final action:
Title: Recognizing Toledo Design Collective on their 25th Anniversary.
Sponsors: Sam Melden
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Toledo Design Collective Anniversary
Melden

 

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Recognizing Toledo Design Collective on their 25th Anniversary.

 

Summary

WHEREAS, Toledo Design Collective was founded in 2001 by Robert Seyfang and Dick Meyers with a core belief that thoughtful urban planning and design has the ability to reshape lives, neighborhoods, and the City of Toledo; and

 

WHEREAS, for twenty-five years TDC has strengthened and upheld Toledo’s design standards by promoting aesthetic cohesion, engaging the community in decision-making, and teaching the value of urban planning through thoughtful design; and

 

WHEREAS, Toledo Design Collective has provided valuable opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and engagement through workshops, exhibitions, public programs, and partnership with the goal of giving back to the local community; and

 

WHEREAS, the organization has contributed significantly to the revitalization and beautification of the community by championing thoughtful, inclusive design as seen in their work on various neighborhood master plans including Toledo Downtown Plan, Junction Neighborhood Master Plan, Vistula Neighborhood Master Plan, and many more; and

 

WHEREAS, TDC works directly with neighborhood groups and organizations to help empower residents to advocate for the vision and goals they have for their own communities; and

 

WHEREAS, Toledo Design Collective’s members, leadership, and board have demonstrated a sustained commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the advancement of design as both a profession and a public good; and

 

WHEREAS, the celebration of its 25th anniversary represents not only a milestone in the TDC’s history, but also an opportunity to recognize its enduring contributions and envision its continued impact for future generations.

 

NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

                     SECTION 1.  That we recognize, congratulate, and commend Toledo Design Collective on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary and wish them many more years of service to the community.

 

 

                     Adopted  _________________:  yeas _____, nays _____.

 

 

 

 

Attest:  ________________________                                              __________________________________

                            Clerk of Council                                                                           President of Council

 

                     

Approved:  _____________________                                          __________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Mayor

 

 

                     I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.

 

 

Attest:  ________________________

                    Clerk of Council