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Parma Heights Today
By the People, for the People
Parma Heights Plans Aggressive Schedule for Old Library Demolition
City aims to complete demolition before summer pool season at Greenbrier Commons
Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:31pm
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With Cuyahoga County Public Library's new $11.5 million Parma Heights branch set to open this spring, Parma Heights officials are planning an aggressive schedule to demolish the existing 15,500-square-foot library building, which was constructed in 1963. The city is currently accepting demolition bids and hopes to have the demolition completed before the Greenbrier Commons pool opens in early June to avoid disrupting foot traffic and summer activities in the popular community space.
Why it matters
The demolition of the old library is part of broader redevelopment plans for the Greenbrier Commons area, which is a central hub of activity in Parma Heights. By timing the demolition to avoid conflicts with the busy summer pool season, the city aims to minimize disruptions to residents and ensure a smooth transition to the new library facility.
The details
Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo said the city is planning to have the library personnel move into the new $11.5 million library branch just before the April 11 grand opening. The demolition of the old 15,500-square-foot library building is estimated to cost $349,000, with the city receiving $261,750 in Cuyahoga County Land Bank funding and providing a 25% match of $87,250. The city is also paying $35,000 to engineering firm Bowen + Associates, Inc. to prepare the demolition plans. Once the old library is demolished, the site will be converted to greenspace, as the city currently has no other plans for the third-of-an-acre parcel facing Pearl Road.
- The new $11.5 million Parma Heights library branch is set to open on April 11, 2026.
- The city hopes to have the demolition of the old 15,500-square-foot library building completed before the Greenbrier Commons pool opens in early June 2026.
- Parma Heights is currently accepting demolition bids for the old library.
The players
Marie Gallo
The mayor of Parma Heights, Ohio.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
The public library system serving Cuyahoga County, including the new $11.5 million Parma Heights branch.
Bowen + Associates, Inc.
The municipal engineering firm hired by Parma Heights to prepare the demolition plans for the old library building.
Cuyahoga County Land Bank
The organization providing $261,750 in funding to support the demolition of the old Parma Heights library.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This demolition project is part of Parma Heights' broader efforts to revitalize the Greenbrier Commons area, a central community hub. By timing the demolition to avoid conflicts with the busy summer pool season, the city aims to minimize disruptions to residents and ensure a smooth transition to the new library facility.
