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Cleveland’s decline reflects a broader industrial and infrastructural decline. Once a manufacturing powerhouse, Cleveland now grapples with high violence, a soaring murder rate, and an aging infrastructure. In 2022, the city recorded 164 murders, over 1500 robberies, and nearly 4,300 assaults, positioning it as one of Ohio’s most dangerous cities. Demographics project a 12% population loss by 2030, further compounding the city’s struggles.