Cleveland, most people can agree, has not capitalized on its waterfront real estate. A sewage treatment plant, an industrial port, uninspiring lakefront parks and an airport dominate the shoreline. The regional Port Authority has a plan to make things better, balancing recreation, economic development and industry. But it needs more cash to do it. On the next Sound of Ideas, the port's levy request and what that money would buy.

Will Friedman, CEO, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority

Joe Cimperman, Cleveland City Council

Eric Hauge, general manager, ArcelorMittal, Cleveland

Michael Wager, attorney, former Port Authority board chairman