Downtown Cleveland is where a vibrant urban core meets two shimmering shores.
From casting a line at Voinovich Park or visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Lake Erie to kayaking or dining along the Cuyahoga River, our dual-waterfront-downtown bustles with commerce and recreation. Between our waterfronts sits a storied city center brimming with energy. Our star-studded food scene, tapestry of local retailers, and unique destinations provide the urban experience that keeps people coming back for more.
Why Downtown Cleveland
When you invest in downtown Cleveland, you join the momentum of a city on a roll.
Downtown Cleveland is both the largest residential downtown and the largest jobs hub in Ohio. Students, young professionals, small business owners, global visitors, and so many more fill our streets with activity all year round.
Downtown Cleveland's growth is a testament to our people: we are built with grit and tireless energy. We attract both dreamers and doers.
$4.6B Planned Investment
21K Downtown Residents
40M Visitors Each Year
Downtown Cleveland is truly the heart of it all. There is no mid-sized city like it - offering heavy rail, light rail, bus-rapid transit, and an extensive bus network, all converging in the core. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is Ohio's largest public transit agency, serving nearly 25 million riders each year. For auto commuters, downtown parking is abundant and affordable, with a newly upgraded on-street parking system. There are two airports within a 20-minute drive of downtown Cleveland and one with direct train access, making business and leisure travel a breeze.
Adventurers enjoy jogging or cycling on the 101-mile Towpath Trail, which connects downtown Cleveland to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and beyond, as well as access our beaches via the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail. Cleveland's five-year mobility plan commits to adding 50 miles of high-comfort urban bike lanes over the next three years. All of that to say: we are becoming a haven for active transportation and comfortable commuting.
Transportation That Keeps You Connected
101 Bus Routes + 52 Intracity Train Stations
10M Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Annually
100+ Miles of Shared-Use, Paved, All-Purpose Trails
When it comes to arts and culture, downtown Cleveland rivals any major metropolitan area. Playhouse Square is home to five astounding historic theatres as well as several modern performance spaces. It boasts the largest community of season tickets holders in North America. Our live music venues range from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the House of Blues to the iconic waterfront venue Jacobs Pavilion and indie music clubs. Not to mention Rocket Arena and Huntington Bank Field, which host everyone from the Rolling Stones to Harry Styles. We are in touch with our roots as a music city, and it's only getting better.
Cultural Capital That Draws Consumers
1M Annual Theatre Attendees at Playhouse Square
2M Annual Visitors to Rocket Arena
70% of Retail Sales Stem from Visitors
Downtown Cleveland has the rare privilege of being home to three professional sports teams (NBA, NFL, MLB) with one more on the way (WNBA – coming 2028!). We are also home to the Cleveland Monsters, our minor league hockey team. This means our sports culture runs deep all year round, bringing dedicated fans from around North America to downtown Cleveland. Our teams keep us in the national spotlight and send contagious excitement rippling throughout the city.
City of Champions
7 Playoff Runs in the Last 5 Years (Guardians/Cavs)
25K+ Guardians Games Average Attendance
#6 in NBA for Fan Attendance
Young professionals flock to downtown Cleveland for its energizing urban lifestyle at an attainable price point. Downtown residents enjoy diverse housing options – from charming historic buildings to sleek modern high rises – within walking distance of two grocery stores, a pharmacy, ample greenspace, and endless entertainment. Downtown is home to three Fortune 500 headquarters, with seven more within the region. As more downtown employers like Sherwin-Williams implement in-person work policies, workers are rediscovering the value of a high-energy environment both in and out of the office.
