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It’s unbe-leaf-able that it’s already October, but there’s no shortage of fall fun to enjoy in downtown Cleveland! With family experiences, festive food and beverages, scenic parks, and so much more, here are a few ways to make the most of the season across our city center.
Downtown Cleveland, in partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), is proud to unveil a groundbreaking smart security camera system designed to bolster safety and security in Public Square. This innovative technology, the first of its kind in the city, is the latest addition to Downtown Cleveland’s comprehensive approach to creating a vibrant, welcoming and secure city center.
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. has a new home in the heart of our city center! We’re excited to share that we have moved into a ground-level office space at 668 Euclid Avenue, Suite 101, relocating just down the street from our previous 3rd floor office at 1010 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland City Council has passed legislation transferring the management, marketing and programming for Public Square to Downtown Cleveland, Inc., effective upon Mayor Justin Bibb’s signature.
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. joins Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the City of Cleveland in urging the Cleveland Browns to remain downtown. Browns Stadium, overlooking Lake Erie, is an iconic symbol of our city's identity and a vital economic engine. The key to the region’s economic success is building greater job, resident, and visitor density in the city’s core.
Family fun in downtown Cleveland is still going strong this summer, and we’re here to share some of the memorable experiences that await you!
With several all-new immersive attractions to enjoy like the Museum of Illusions and Roboland, beloved downtown staples like the Great Lakes Science Center, out-of-this-world dining experiences at The Astro Restaurant, and free downtown programming, there are so many ways to enjoy our beautiful city center with the whole family. Continue reading to learn more about these unique activities.
A little over a year ago, Downtown Cleveland, Inc. and key partners stood with Mayor Justin Bibb to launch Reimagining Downtown, his vision to guide our city’s core through post-pandemic challenges and transform downtown from a traditional 9-to-5 central business district into a vibrant 18-hour, 15-minute neighborhood. In this blog, we review the progress we have made to accomplish our goals over the course of the year.
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific programs that move us toward our goals. This article discusses Downtown Cleveland’s work to enhance Downtown’s public spaces by adding plants, trees, and the benefits of greenery in an urban landscape.
We are just weeks away from the Total Eclipse of the country’s heart. Ohio is one of only 13 states in the path of totality, (when the moon completely blocks the sun), and Cleveland has one of the longest durations of totality for U.S. cities in the path of nearly 4 minutes. Click to learn more about the upcoming total solar eclipse!
We’ve reached the pint of no return – it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Cleveland! Every year, Clevelanders show up and show out for Downtown’s annual parade, live music, corned beef sandwiches, cheerful clothes and accessories, and green beer. This year will be no exception when the festivities return on Sunday, March 17th. Regardless of how you spend the day, #DTCLE will be the place to be for your celebrations with friends and family.
To help you get ready for this fun day and ensure you have a memorable and safe experience, Downtown Cleveland, Inc. has pulled together this ultimate guide to Downtown’s one and only St. Paddy’s Day.
Introducing LIB Studio - Downtown Cleveland’s newest wellness space, designed to connect residents, employees, and businesses with the tools and resources to inspire and invigorate. Even the name is intended to reflect this mission, with LIB standing for “Life is Beautiful.” The LIB Studio team hopes that the moment someone enters the space, they can forget about everything else going on in their day and just remember that Life is Beautiful.
Downtown Cleveland is not just celebrating Black History Month; it's creating an immersive experience, a tapestry of events weaving together the past, present, and future. Join the festivities, embrace the stories, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of the Black community that continue to shape our vibrant city.
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific programs that move us toward our goals. In the plan we committed to activating Downtown’s public spaces with ongoing programming and amenities that improve Downtown’s quality of life and showcase Cleveland’s diversity and distinctiveness. As well as, connecting our lakefront and riverfront to the urban core to create opportunities for safe and enjoyable public access. This article discusses Downtown Cleveland, Inc.’s use of events and community gatherings to keep Downtown vibrant and fun in all four seasons while accomplishing the goals set.
Downtown Cleveland is for lovers! Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and whether you’re celebrating your significant other, best friends, or yourself (we all deserve some much-needed self-care!), fall in love with Valentine’s Day Downtown.
From seeing a show at the nation’s second largest performing arts district, to dining at one of our city’s premier restaurants, to enjoying a staycation at one of our seventeen hotels, Downtown Cleveland, Inc. has pulled together some ideas to help make your Valentine’s Day in Downtown Cleveland an extra-special experience. Enjoy any of these experiences individually, or pair them together for an even more robust experience in our romantic city center.
Leave working from home in 2023, let’s make 2024 about trying something new and getting out of our comfort zone. Working from coffee shops, malls, and other third places in Downtown Cleveland offers a change of scenery and allows you to leverage the city’s assets to increase your productivity.
From start-up to storefront, We Bleed Ohio is one of Downtown’s amazing small businesses located in the heart of our bustling city center. Nestled inside the historic 5th Street Arcades, owner Dave Gruss took his passions for design and apparel and transformed them into a fun business venture featuring Cleveland-themed apparel, stickers, décor, and more.
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific projects that move us toward our goals. This article discusses the completion of our Retail Strategy and how we will leverage it to strengthen our current retail inventory, identify barriers to attracting retailers, implement a targeted tenant attraction strategy, and more.
Downtown Cleveland knows what to do with vacant office space, convert it to housing. We are the #1 city in the nation for office space slated for residential conversions. Our leadership in residential conversions has positioned us strongly among peers emerging from the pandemic. This article dives into our successes and how we establish best practices for Downtowns nationwide.
See the sights, shop the stores, and marvel in the magic of Downtown Cleveland this holiday season. Support local, and check off your shopping list at Downtown Cleveland’s hundreds of shops, boutiques, salons, restaurants, and attractions. To provide some inspiration, check out some Downtown Cleveland shopping ideas from our holiday gift guide.
Check out these Downtown Cleveland bars that are ready for the holidays. Wintertime favorites like Miracle on 4th Street and Sleigh return along with first time bars like Christmas Island and the Winter Wonderland Bar. This holiday season don’t get your tinsel in a tangle, just enjoy the drinks and let the good times roll!
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we will provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific programs that move us toward our goals. This article discusses Downtown Cleveland’s safety initiates including our Neighborhood Safety Specialists, our partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, and our Crisis Intervention Team.
Now open in the Warehouse district, Luna serves fresh baked goods and lunch options on W. 9th Street in the Western Reserve Building. The new café brings an energized, urban feel to the district and offers a valuable amenity to residents and workers in the area.
Cleveland remains a hub for the performing arts, home to the second largest performing arts district outside of New York City. Since 2009 there have been 58 movies filmed in Cleveland, largely due to the Ohio Motion Picture Tax. While Ohio remains an attractive pick for productions, there is further work to be done to remain competitive with state offering similar incentives.
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we will provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific projects that move us toward our goals. This article discusses the use of public art to enhance and brighten the Downtown experience for all.
Downtown Cleveland Inc. remains steadfast in our mission to make the core safe and welcoming for the entire community. President & CEO Michael Deemer recently penned an op-ed for Crain’s, both to reinforce that commitment and remind the community that we are in this together. From expanding our Neighborhood Safety Specialist program to advocating for resources and technology for law enforcement, learn more about the work we do to keep Downtown safe in this article.
In the Reimagining Downtown blog series, we will provide regular updates on our progress in implementing the plan and dive deeper into specific projects that move us toward our goals. This article discusses leveraging lighting in the urban landscape to enhance Downtown’s environment.
Founded in 1893, Oswald is Cleveland-based and employee-owned. It is one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms. For 130 years, Oswald companies has been serving a growing Cleveland and caring for its community's everchanging needs. Oswald offers options for employers to take care of their employees, among those is becoming self insured. Below Oswald explains how a Self-Insured Plan works and why it could serve you best.
We thank Oswald for being a Corporate Member of Downtown Cleveland. If you would like your business to be featured in our Member Blog series, contact our Director of Advancement Lia Hones at lhones@downtowncleveland.com
Continue your night Downtown after your 9-5 workday in the city. Below we have listed some of the many locations with happy hours in Downtown Cleveland!
Downtown Cleveland, Inc. analyzes, develops, and advocates for public policies that benefit the Downtown economy and enhance the quality of life for all. This includes providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that addresses the needs of our unsheltered neighbors. This article dives into Downtown Cleveland’s outreach efforts and the policies and initiatives we support to expand opportunities available to those in need.