Activation + Safety + Connectivity = GROWTH
Everything in our vision for downtown—activation, safety, and connectivity —is designed to achieve business, job, and population growth.
Activation
Safety
Connectivity
Growth
Explore Downtown Cleveland
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Eat Downtown
Downtown Cleveland has become a culinary hotspot with over 260 restaurants/bars and counting. With everything from fast-casual to fine dining, we’re certain you’ll be able to find something to make your tastebuds tingle.
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Shop Downtown
Downtown Cleveland has a diverse offering of retail boasting high-end grocery, clothing & apparel, specialty boutiques, health & beauty and so much more. Get out and treat yourself to a little retail therapy today!
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Live Downtown
Live your best life in Ohio’s largest residential city center. With all the amenities you expect from big city living at a fraction of the price, you’re going to love your new life downtown.
2025 Midyear Market Brief
Dive into the 2025 Midyear Market Brief for an overview of Downtown Cleveland's office, retail, and housing markets; real estate development and planning; and our organizational impact.
Greater Downtown Vision
The Greater Downtown Vision is a bold roadmap for confronting challenges and accelerating growth in Cleveland's urban core over the next decade. This vision unites all existing plans and projects into one clear direction for the future. From there, it sets the community's agenda for policy, projects, and coordination as we chart the next decade of downtown leadership.
Districts
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Gateway District
The Gateway District is Downtown’s bustling hub for retail, dining, and entertainment. This vibrant district is home to a variety of top destinations and attractions, in addition to many residential buildings.
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Warehouse District
The Warehouse District is home to top dining, lively nightlife, and historic architecture. Cleveland’s first neighborhood, the District boasts 19th century charm with 21st century amenities.
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Playhouse Square
The largest performing arts district in the country outside of New York City, Playhouse Square is a dynamic hub for arts and culture.
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The Flats
The epicenter of city, nature, industry, and recreation, The Flats District is a unique riverfront destination. Boasting vibrant nightlife, waterfront dining, residential opportunities, and recreational trails, there is something for everyone here.
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Campus District
Downtown’s academic and healthcare hub, the Campus District is home to institutions such as Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus, and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.
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Historic Erieview District
Downtown’s newest designated Historic District, the Erieview District has many exciting investment opportunities. With new residential, office, and commercial developments underway, it is transforming into a vibrant and dynamic urban center.
