Neighborhood: Kinsman Distance This Neighborhood: 35.4 miles Distance So Far: 1,014.7 miles Progress Map The Kinsman neighborhood was originally part of Newburgh township (1814) until the City annexed the area in the late 1800s. With many steel mills and oil refineries nearby, the neighborhood became a busy location for train traffic. However, after WWII, the neighborhood began a steep economic decline. Kinsman's demographics shifted from a progressive Jewish population in the early 20th century to largely African-American during the Second Great Migration. Kinsman also has a long history with public housing (Garden Valley was one of the city's first developments and CMHA is headquartered there today). Today, the neighborhood has become a leader in Cleveland's sustainability efforts. More on all of this below. Kinsman's western edge begins at the E. 55th RTA Rapid Station  (which is also the start of the  Opportunity Corridor ). After 7 years of planning plus a year ...