Why Northeast Ohio should invest in ‘The Big Dream’: A case for cleveland.com’s bold idea to fund stadiums, airports -- Leslie Kouba

Cleveland Hopkins rebuild

Columnist Leslie Kouba advocates for Northeast Ohio's collective investment in cleveland.com's proposed new funding approach to enhance sports stadiums and the international airport, emphasizing the interconnectedness of regional pride, community benefits and economic growth. In this photo: The view of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport from the 4th floor of the Smart Parking Garage. Gus Chan, The Plain DealerThe Plain Dealer

CLEVELAND, Ohio – When something is important to us, we’ll spend time, effort and money on it.

Whoever said, “The checkbook and the calendar never lie,” knew what they were talking about. Even when resources are limited, people decide where their dollars go and what takes up their time. These decisions may make sense only to them, and that’s okay, even if others judge them unwise.

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