Downtown_Digs_2011

downtownThe Official Guide to Living Downtown: Flats • Warehouse • Gateway • PlayhouseSquare • Campus District
Supplement to Cleveland
Right
AddressCleveland’s residents say
living downtown just makes
sense for their lifestyles.
The

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Whether it is the city’s
acclaimed restaurants, nationally
recognized theaters or world-re-
nowned hospitals, it is impossible
to miss the character that colors
every corner of Cleveland. Dining
in the Historic Warehouse Dis-
trict transports you to the days of
Carnegie and Rockefeller, new de-
velopment in the Flats takes you
to the water’s edge, and shopping
at the West Side Market invokes
Cleveland’s Old-World charm.
Cleveland is seeing an invest-
ment of more than $1.4 billion in large-scale public and private
building development Downtown. Urban gardens, parks and
trails coupled with great public transportation and pedestri-
an- and bicycle-friendly streets are helping Cleveland become
a green city on a blue lake.
In addition to our history, what makes Cleveland great is our
people. It is the fans cheering wildly for the hometown teams
at our many sports venues, the couple eating at one of the lo-
cal restaurants in the Warehouse District, catching a show in
the theater district or bowling on East Fourth Street. It is the
people walking down the street, shopping in the stores and liv-
ing in its neighborhoods that make Cleveland a great place to
call home.
Diverse downtown housing allows the city to be competitive
in attracting residents from every background, and new resi-
dents are changing the face of Downtown. Cleveland’s Down-
town neighborhood offers many attractive housing options, in-
cluding historic building conversions and new construction.
Whether your preference is loft living, live/work space, a con-
temporary condominium, apartment or townhouse, city or
lake views, you can find it in Downtown Cleveland. As a result,
the downtown population has increased by 52 percent since
the year 2000.
Join us! Become a part of the history; become a part of the
character. To learn more about all that Cleveland has to offer,
visit the City of Cleveland’s website at cleveland-oh.gov or con-
tact the Department of Community Development at 216-664-
2869.
Sincerely,
Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
City of Cleveland
Cleveland Has Character

4 JuLY 2011 • Downtown Digs
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Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA)
is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to build-
ing a dynamic downtown. By working with property
owners and neighborhood-based partners, the DCA
is able to provide economic-development opportu-
nities, business-attraction-and-retention efforts, the
Clean & Safe Ambassador Program as well as strategic
marketing initiatives for Downtown Cleveland.
Councilman Joe Cimperman
Ward 3
Council Statement
■ Nine hundred dogs live downtown.
■ Out of 47 residential properties,
33 are loft-style apartments.
■ The loft movement began in the early
1980s in the Historic Warehouse District
with the Bradley Building, and the
Gateway District followed with the
Buckeye Building renovation in 1995.
■ Together, Historic Warehouse District
and Gateway neighborhoods are home
to 26 loft-style apartments, with seven
others located throughout the districts of
Downtown.
■ In Cleveland, which lost 17 percent of
its population, downtown added 1,300
college-educated people ages 25 to
34, up 49 percent, according to a
CEOs for Cities article about the
census in USA Today.
usatoday.com/news/nation/
2011-04-01-1Ayoungrestless01_ST_N.htm
ON THE COVER: Campus District resident Nasser Alrashidi
uses his downtown location to his benefit. As president of the
Saudi Students Association at Cleveland State University, he
can walk to his many meetings and events.
PHOTO BY: Eric Mull

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What My Address
Means To Me

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Five downtown residents share
why their chosen address is a
perfect fit for them.
By Karen Fuller
Living downtown can be very empowering. Residents typically choose to live in this urban
setting to be close to the things they want and need to do. Less time is wasted traveling to and from — which
frees up extra minutes and hours. And that means more time can be spent doing the things they love.
We talked to five downtown residents who live in different areas of the city for different reasons. For some,
it’s being able to walk to work; for others, it’s being in the heart of all the entertainment they can enjoy. For
one it’s because of the business networking opportunities, and for still another, it’s to maximize precious
time in order to fit in all the events of a demanding schedule. All have shared what their address means to
them. Because, after all, where a person lives is as much a part of his identity as what he wears, what he does
for a living and how he chooses to spend his time.
The Power of
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Living in the Flats:
Candice Kinn,
Stonebridge Plaza
Growing up in the country made Can-
dice Kinn yearn for a more lively setting.
She knew someday she wanted to live in
the city, where action is all around and
there is plenty to do and see. “The only
thing we had was ice skating and the
movies,” Kinn recalls. So when she got
the chance to move to a more urban set-
ting, she took it.
Kinn originally moved to the down-
town area for grad school at Cleveland
State University, expecting to move
to Washington, D.C., when she was
through. But a local job offer kept her in
Cleveland. She decided to stay — at least
for a while — and found a place down-
town, wanting the convenience of be-
ing able to walk to work. However, once
she got a taste of the lifestyle — theater,
sporting events, the downtown scene
— her thoughts of leaving for a larger
city faded away. “I was in the Playhous-
eSquare area then,” she recalls. “I was
right in the middle of all the hubbub. My
place was the central meeting spot for all
of my friends. I fell in love with it.”
A few years later, Kinn scored a con-
sulting job and began looking for a con-
do to buy in the city. It was 2007, and the
selection was not quite what it has grown
to today, but Kinn decided on the Stone-
bridge Building because it was brand new
and in an area of revitalization. “I wanted
to be on the forefront of that,” she says.
“It’s not only an investment
in the community, but it’s
an investment in my own
future. As the neighbor-
hood improves, so does my
housing value.”
Kinn’s modern con-
do has a gorgeous view of
downtown and the lake,
plus it has the largest bal-
cony of the non-penthouse
units. “It’s great for entertaining,” she
says, “and perfect for the fireworks shows
on Public Square and at the Arena.”
That same balcony has given Kinn a
front-row seat to watch the revitalization
happening all around her. “I’m seeing
what is essentially a mini-city being built
all around my building. I want that prog-
ress to keep spreading, so I try to be as in-
volved as possible,” she says.
So far she has helped found the Flats
Community Garden, and she volunteers
for community-service events and com-
munity-development meetings. Recent-
ly, Kinn also applied for the Cleveland
Bridge Builders Program, a leadership/
community-service program that pairs
young professionals with local non-prof-
its that could use a little assistance. Par-
ticipants work on specific projects for
a year, then give a presentation about
how they were able to help. “I know a
few people who have had the experience,
and it’s really exciting to be able to learn
while being in service to a great cause,”
Kinn says.
All in all, Kinn loves the downtown
lifestyle. She walks to work and to enter-
tainment venues almost all year. “Win-
ters can be rough,” she admits. “But
it’s very easy for me to walk to Settler’s
Landing and take the train to my build-
ing.” And while the cold months can be
brutal, Kinn calls her summers in the
city amazing. “It’s nice walking through
downtown to see everything going on,”
she says. “People are out walking, having
drinks on their patios and just having fun
everywhere. Summer feels so alive.”
“By moving here and making downtown my home, I am
part of the revitalization effort. I’m invested in this area
personally, not just as a volunteer, because I put all my
resources into being here. That feels pretty good.”
What My Address
Means To Me
■ Candice Kinn’s
Stonebridge condo
puts her right by
Pointe Vecchio,
where she can relax
on the patio.

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Living in the Historic
Warehouse District:
Eric Tolbert,
Pinnacle Building
As a small child visiting relatives who
lived in New York City, Eric Tolbert fell
in love with the city life. “I thought, when
I get older, I want to live like that,” Tol-
bert says. “I’ve always been an urban kind
of guy.”
It’s no surprise, then, when it was time
for Tolbert to settle down, he chose to
put down roots in the heart of Cleveland.
He first moved to an apartment in Re-
serve Square in 2001, and between 2001
and when the time was right to purchase
a condo, he looked to the Pinnacle Build-
ing in the Historic Warehouse District. “I
liked the look of the space and the loca-
tion,” he says. His condo, built in 2006,
has glass walls with a panoramic view of
the city and has a very urban and indus-
trial vibe. “I love the views, the architec-
ture and not having to mow the lawn.”
It’s close to his favorite restaurants,
and Tolbert is able to walk to work in the
Hanna Building, where he is a financial
“I always tell people that, in
my business, connections are
very important, from being a
financial adviser to being the
current chair of COSE. Living
here allows me to connect
with business contacts in a
very efficient manner.”
What My Address
Means To Me
■ Eric Tolbert walks from his condo in the Pinnacle
Building to nearby restaurants to meet friends and
clients.

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adviser for a Fortune 500 company. “My
wife and I love Metro and most of the
Warehouse District restaurants. And, it’s
actually easy getting around in the win-
ter, too. I can take a trolley that picks me
up a block from my house and drops me
off in front of my building.”
Life there is convenient, to be sure. But
what Tolbert says he loves most about his
location is being poised for networking
opportunities. “Being in the central busi-
ness district makes it very easy to make
connections,” he says. “And since I am
also the chairman of COSE, I have a lot of
contacts to meet with.”
Entertainment and cultural activi-
ties are also a regular part of the Tol-
berts’ lives. And, just because they moved
downtown doesn’t mean the pair nev-
er makes it to the outskirts. “We get a
kick out of going to the suburbs for din-
ner once in a while,” he says. And, during
rush hour, the reverse commute is a real
boon for Tolbert’s wife, Elizabeth, who
works on Lorain Avenue.
Mostly, Tolbert wants to dispel a myth
about downtown. “The one question
I hear constantly is, ‘Where do you go
grocery shopping?’ Well, we drive to the
store, just like everybody in the suburbs
does.” Tolbert also points out the West
Side Market is just across the bridge in
Ohio City, several Dave’s Supermarkets
are nearby and there is a Costantino’s on
West Sixth Street.
Living in the Historic Gateway
Neighborhood:
Danielle DeBoe,
East Fourth Street
Danielle DeBoe was practically a downtown-
er for many years living in Ohio City. But after
awhile — while she always had an affinity for
Cleveland’s neighborhoods — she felt called
to be more involved with the actual down-
town scene. An entrepreneur and owner of a
retail shop in Ohio City, DeBoe decided that
in order to help downtown, she should invest
in it. So, she plans to open another retail store,
the Dredgers Union, on downtown’s bur-
geoning East Fourth Street in the very near fu-
■ Danielle DeBoe conveniently lives near her
East Fourth Street store, the Dredgers Union.

ture. When it opens, the store will occu-
py an expansive 4,500-square-foot space.
Think of it as a mini department store,
offering everything from men and wom-
en’s apparel to general home goods.
DeBoe put in her due diligence while
researching the neighborhood and clien-
tele. She rented an apartment in an East
Fourth Street building, hoping to gauge
traffic and gain some hands-on perspec-
tive. “Before I finalized the details of my
store, I wanted to really get a look at the
community it would be serving,” says
DeBoe. “How can I help downtown if I
don’t fully understand its needs and how
people are using it?”
She was pleasantly surprised at down-
town’s life and energy. A self-described
foodie, DeBoe says her newly adopted
neighborhood is a perfect one for visit-
ing the latest culinary hotspots. And, be-
ing a lover of the urban experience, she
says she is impressed with the popular
street’s vibe. She loves the feeling of be-
ing surrounded by tall buildings and hav-
ing people around all the time. “There is
so much activity all the time. Even living
in Ohio City had not provided this kind
of true-blue urban experience,” she says,
adding it feels like a larger-market city
experience.
DeBoe’s own lifestyle is just as busy
as the city streets. She travels between
downtown and Ohio City — having of-
fices in each area — and is always in mo-
tion walking back and forth between the
new store, her downtown office and her
apartment. Only sometimes does she
drive herself over the bridge to check in
on her store in Ohio City. “I take pub-
lic transportation now more than I ever
have,” says DeBoe. “It helps me realize
the downtown living experience I had al-
ways imagined.”
After hours, DeBoe and her boyfriend,
Wes Harper, spend their time explor-
ing the town, taking in movies at Tower
City, going out to restaurants or catch-
ing a ballgame. “Something about being
here makes us feel more active and alive,”
she adds. “Strolling, taking public trans-
portation, patronizing businesses we can
walk to. It’s just fantastic.”
Living in
PlayhouseSquare:
Kira Hennessey,
The Statler
Kira Hennessey grew up on the East
Side, paying regular visits to the city for
the theater and museums. It was enough
to spark a fascination with downtown
and a desire to get a closer look at the life-
style it can provide. So, after attending
college in Syracuse, she returned home
to live out her dream of being an urban
dweller. “I knew I wanted to live down-
town because it would offer me a new
way to experience not just the city but the
region as a whole,” she says. Landing a
job nearby was just the way to round out
her urban experience.
Six years later, Hennessey works at
a downtown law firm and lives at the
Statler Arms in the PlayhouseSquare dis-
trict. She loves the location — it’s fewer
“Living in downtown
means not just talking the
talk. Living in downtown
means being a part of the
positive change I desire.”
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than three blocks to the office. “I don’t
have to sit in traffic, and there’s no wear
and tear on my car,” she says. “But it
does eliminate my excuse for snow days.”
She’s also close to entertainment, and her
condo serves as a central meeting spot for
friends coming downtown for the eve-
ning. “I can walk to see a comedy show at
Pickwick, a play at PlayhouseSquare, an
Indians game or go out for a meal.”
Hennessey chose the Statler in partic-
ular because of its value. She gets a lot of
space for her money. Her unit measures
in at just less than 1,000 square feet and
boasts a big picture window in the liv-
ing room and a washer and dryer. The
Statler is one of many buildings Down-
town that offers its residents a rooftop
patio — there are two, in fact: one fac-
ing north to see the lake and one facing
south with a view of CSU and Playhous-
eSquare. The Statler also has amenities
such as a restaurant, fitness center, at-
tached garage and 24-hour security.
Another feature Hennessey loves
about the Statler is its history. The build-
ing was a hotel and then served as office
space before being renovated into con-
dos. “They restored a lot of the common
spaces to look like the original hotel,” she
says. Plus, the outside still has its original
architecture. “It makes downtown real-
ly unique that it is so rich in architecture
but is being reworked to fit what people
are looking for today. It’s a nice mix of
protected tradition and modern appeal.”
Downtown living is also giving Hen-
nessey a chance to get involved in com-
munity issues. She is a board member
of the Historic Gateway Neighborhood.
She works on things as varied as helping
businesses get historical tax credits, mar-
keting the region and sponsoring histori-
cal tours of downtown. “There are a lot
of people who are very interested in the
future of Cleveland, and it’s really easy to
get involved,” she says. “Things are truly
starting to come together.”
Just as importantly, living in down-
town Cleveland gives Hennessey an au-
thentic urban experience without the
price and hassle of a New York City,
Chicago or Boston. “If I was living in one
of those cities, I would have a tiny place,
probably with roommates and without
enough money left over to actually enjoy
what the city has to offer.”
Living in the Campus
District:
Nasser Alrashidi,
Euclid Lofts
Nasser Alrashidi says living in the Eu-
clid Lofts in the Campus District is im-
perative to his particular lifestyle. Right
now, as a full-time student and member
of student groups, it maximizes his pre-
cious little time to be immediately ac-
cessible to CSU and its goings-on. Al-
rashidi, originally from Saudi Arabia, is
highly involved as president of the Sau-
di Students Association. Through the as-
sociation, Alrashidi helps current and
upcoming Saudi students adjust to the
transition of living in Cleveland.
“Right now we have about 300 Sau-
di students at both CSU and CWRU,”
Alrashidi says of the group that holds
regular meetings and events on cam-
pus. “This location is central because it
is convenient for classes and for associa-
tion gatherings.” He adds that getting to
class early is easy to do when all you have
to do is cross the street.
Through the Saudi Students Associa-
tion, CSU is host to cultural events for
“My address puts me
close to everything.
There is just so much
— restaurants, comedy
shows, sports, theater —
all right outside my door.”
What My Address
Means To Me
■ Kira Hennessey’s home, which is in the
elegant Statler Arms building, is close to
work and entertainment.

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the group, inviting Saudi students not
only from CWRU but also from the Uni-
versity of Akron and Kent State Univer-
sity. For example, the group took part in
International Day, sharing native cloth-
ing and food with other international
groups on the CSU campus. The associa-
tion also arranges for meetings with ad-
visers from the Saudi Arabian Embassy
and the Saudi Arabian Cultural Union.
Because Alrashidi lives right across the
street from all the action, he is able to
be highly involved with this group even
while attending classes and spending
time studying. And while his apartment
itself is nice, it’s not really the big star
here — the location is what really makes
it a winner for Alrashidi.
“It’s very nice there is a grocery store
nearby, and Tower City is not too far
away,” Alrashidi adds. “It’s really just a
10-minute walk to anything we need.”
His regular route includes Starbucks,
the Tower City area and the bank and
other errands — which are all just min-
utes away. He says he enjoys being able
to walk around the city when spare time
allows, and it’s handy that public trans-
portation is just steps from his door.
Plus, because he is surrounded by many
other students, it’s easy to make friends
with other people who are in the same
chapter of life as he and his wife.
“It is great to be so close to everything I do
and everything I need. Being near campus lets
me be as involved as I want to be because it
is so convenient — no time is wasted going to
and from where I need to be.”
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Means To Me
■ Located by Cleveland State University, Nasser
Alrashidi’s Euclid Lofts home is minutes away
from his numerous activities.
RTA Trolleys in Downtown Cleveland are free with a smile. Two routes
(the E-Line and B-Line) operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday,
running every 10 minutes. Both serve Public Square and Tower City, the
hub of buses and rapid transit, including trains serving Cleveland Hopkins
Airport. Both lines offer great connectivity within downtown and links into
and out of the city. Maps and exact route info is located at riderta.com.

The last decade has seen
a lot of changes in downtown Cleveland.
There’s a renewed investment in busi-
ness development and retention; a steel-
willed resolve to convert old buildings
into useful, livable, enviable residences;
and the resurgence of dining and enter-
tainment venues to draw crowds of lo-
cals and visitors into the core of the city
to spend their spare time and money.
But, there is one missing link — the
X factor that can blend everything seam-
lessly and achieve our city’s mission for
advancement: connectivity. We need to
connect the dots — from urban lofts to
the museums, the businesses to the are-
na, the restaurants and nightclubs to the
stadium and back again — to realize the
complete picture.
“Cleveland has done a great job with
amenities — we’ve built up the Ware-
house District, Gateway, the Rock Hall.
What we’ve not done so well is to con-
nect those assets on a pedestrian level,”
explains Mark Lammon, director of op-
erations and advocacy for the Down-
town Cleveland Alliance (DCA).
He says the city was originally de-
signed to have better connected space
through use of open areas, and Cleve-
land’s recently formed Group Plan
Commission (GPC) intends to revive
that vision. “Malls B and C are the spine
of the city,” says Lammon. “And as they
are renovated in the coming year, they’ll
serve as the beginning of this tying to-
Connecting
the Dots
By Karen Fuller
Downtown Cleveland is creating
public space to link assets and
become more user-friendly.
■ The Canal Basin District Plan defines the
district that includes Canal Basin Park.
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gether of our city’s many assets.”
The GPC, commissioned by May-
or Jackson, wants to connect down-
town’s existing and recent projects
(Medical Mart, the Casino, the Flats
East Bank) by finding ways to better
use public spaces and create a more
pedestrian-friendly city. The group
is working with LMN Architects and
landscape architects from Gustafson
Guthrie Nichol, both from Seattle,
a notoriously pedestrian-friendly
place.
When Mayor Jackson started the
GPC, Public Square was intended to
be an integral part of the plan. “It has
historically been the heart of down-
town,” Lammon says. “It’s where all
of our transportation falls into place.
Pedestrian traffic needs to be a part
of that picture.” Lammon says that
when the renovations are complete,
public space will take a pedestri-
an from the Malls to Public Square,
through the Arcade, across the street
to the Colonial Marketplace and all
the way to Gateway.
Lammon admits while connecting
the public spaces is a final goal, the
group is still deciding how to config-
ure the pieces. “We need to figure out
which space is best for which activi-
ties,” he says.
In order to do that the commis-
sion is asking questions. It wonders
whether Public Square should con-
tinue to be the central location for
celebrations, or if the Malls are bet-
ter suited for that use. They’re trying
to find out if there is a low-traveled
street that can be vacated and turned
into a park. They’re asking if Public
Square should be two rectangles in-
stead of four quadrants to make bet-
ter use of the area in the center. And
they’re pondering whether wider
sidewalks and bike lanes would help
make better use of the streetscapes.
The answers will be used to build
a unified space that is user-friendly
and creates a pedestrian lifestyle for
downtown residents. After all, Lam-
mon says downtown is home to more
than 10,000 residents now, with 75
percent of them located within a five-
minute walk to Public Square. Peo-
ple will be able to visit and explore
the city. Plus, the beauty of this ambi-
tious project is that it is already under
way — timed to wrap up just as the
Medical Mart and Convention Cen-
ter projects are being completed.
■ Top: The view from Scranton
Peninsula. Bottom: View from
the Riverwalk at Tower City
While the Group Plan Commis-
sion has been working on unifying the
malls, Public Square and the arcades, a
major public space renovation is com-
ing alive just down the hill along the
banks of the Cuyahoga River. The vi-
sion for Canal Basin Park is to serve as
downtown’s destination point for the
Towpath Trail.
The Towpath Trail is one of our region’s
jewels, and residents of downtown have
been waiting patiently to have an access
point in the city. The 101-mile biking
and walking path follows the original
Ohio & Erie Canal route from Tuscara-
was County to Canal Basin Park. Con-
ceptual ideas for the 21-acre park in-
clude: open green space, public art and
a riverfront boardwalk.
“This will more than double the green
space already at Settler’s Landing,” says
Tom Yablonsky, founding board mem-
ber of the Ohio Canal Corridor, execu-
tive director of the Historic Warehouse
District Development Corp. and exec-
utive vice president of the Downtown
Cleveland Alliance.
“Canal Basin Park in itself is meant to
be a very special place going from riv-
er to river, connecting on two differ-
ent peninsulas,” Yablonsky adds. It will
be located in what was the original ca-
nal basin, serving as a venue to cele-
brate the history of the canal. He says
the park will have a very large stake-
holder group — the residents of West
Ninth Street. “The park will be right at
the base of that residential population,
and we foresee those residents acting as
caretakers of the park, really making it
their own.”
One more planned space on the East
Bank of the Flats will connect the Group
Plan Commission’s efforts with the Ca-
nal Basin Park project. “It’s a temporary
green space right now,” Yablonsky says.
“But when it is complete in 2013, it will
be another park further linking down-
town’s residences and amenities. It will
join Public Square and the Warehouse
District with the Settler’s Landing and
Canal Basin Park.” He says by then
more residential growth is expected, as
well as some permanent boardwalk and
recreation space. “It’s great to see the
city transforming in this way.”
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The Flats
As a new home to thousands of sea creatures and plenty
of ocean-oriented exhibits, the Cleveland Aquarium is sure to
provide fun for all ages. Opening in the fall, the aquarium will
feature a large ocean tank with a 70-foot, floor-to-ceiling view-
ing window. Visitors can get a different look at the animals —
including an array of stingrays and a tiger shark — from a sea
tunnel. “The tunnel simulates what it feels like to be diving in
the ocean,” says Andrew Hearn, Marinescape’s North American
agent and manager. — Chris Sweeney
Neighborhood Attraction
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
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Irishtown Bend Townhouses
1925 Columbus Road,
(216) 619-9696
progressiveurban.com
6 FOR SALE: No units currently
available
1 indoor and 1 outdoor space in-
cluded in townhouse price
yes
The Basics: These ultracontemporary townhouse condos have amazing downtown and river views, 2-roof decks, large terraces, wood-burning fireplaces
and neoindustrial design.
Units Price Parking Pets

River Bend Condominiums
1444 W. 10th St., (216) 464-7465,
ext. 222
46 FOR SALE: call for prices and
different styles and sizes
free underground for
residents, free outdoor for resi-
dents (limited)
yes
The Basics: Units come equipped with in-suite washer/dryer, private balcony, full-time on-site custodian and newly updated cable and DSL. The building has a
remodeled river deck, hall and lobby.
Stonebridge Plaza
1237 Washington Ave., (216) 344-3821
stonebridgecleveland.com
108
FOR SALE: starting at
$144,900
attached parking included in cost yes
The Basics: On-site fitness center, glass atrium/lobby
Stonebridge Waterfront
Apartments
1500 Old Detroit Ave., (216) 344-2310
stonebridgewaterfront.com
254 RENT: 1 bedroom starting
at $890; 2 bedroom starting
at $920
$25-$85 per month in garage or
gated lot
cats and dogs; call about
deposit
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer, granite bathrooms and kitchens and open floor plan. Residents have access to fitness, business and
party centers, restaurant, patio, package delivery and full-time security.
Tower Condominiums
at Stonebridge
2222 Detroit Road, (216) 344-3821
stonebridgecleveland.com
about 163 FOR SALE: no units currently
available
1 space included in condo price yes; call for details
The Basics: Units come equipped with granite in kitchens and bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances and an allowance for carpeting and lighting. Resi-
dents have access to concierge service, fitness facility, business center and conference room.

Couples can dine
with class and skip break-
ing the bank thanks to Date
Night in the Warehouse
District. Back from 2008,
couples get two multiple-
course dinners for $59 to
$89 at 15 restaurants. The
participants range from
white tablecloth places such
as Johnny’s Downtown and
XO Prime Steaks to more
casual hotspots, including
the Nauti Mermaid and the Barley House. The specials runs
on 15 Fridays starting May 27 through Sept. 5. “ It was very
well received by our guests,” says George Schindler, oper-
ating partner of Blue Point Grille, president of Hospitality
Restaurants and organizer of the event. Diners have to pay
a mere $3 for parking and can turn the night into a weekend
with hotel deals from the Marriot, Ritz Carlton and Cleveland
Renaissance Hotel. — Kelly Petryszyn
Historic Warehouse
District Development Corp.
216-344-3937
warehousedistrict.org
FRONT ST.
JOHNSON CT.
ST. CLAIR AVE.
FRANKFORT ST.
SUPERIOR AVE.
LAKESIDE AVE.
ONTARIOST.
W.3RDST.
W.4THST.
W.6THST.
W.9THST.
ROCKWELL ST.
PUBLIC
SQUARE
2
HURON AVE.
PROSPECT AVE.
E.6THST.
ERIESIDE AVE.
BROWNS
STADIUM
E.9THST.
EUCLID AVE.
CANAL RD.
Historic Warehouse District
HISTORIC WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
425 Lakeside Apartments
425 Lakeside Ave., (216) 861-4080
downtownapartments.com
57 RENT: 1 bedroom: $600-
$1,000; 2 bedroom: $800-
$1,200
$100 per month in attached garage;
$75 per month in gated surface lot
cats; $50 deposit, $10-per-
month charge
The Basics: 3-story units have a private balcony. Residents have access to laundry on each floor, fitness room and dry-cleaning service.
The Bingham
1278 W. Ninth St., (216) 579-4000
thebingham.com
$1,155; 2 bedroom: $1,195-
$1,825; 3 bedroom: $2,125-
$2,475
$160 per month in garage; $120 per
month on outdoor surface lot
up to 75 lbs, $150
deposit, plus $30 per month;
breed restrictions apply
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer hookup and hardwood floors. Some have stainless steel. Residents have access to lounge, party room,
game room, fitness room, sun deck, dry-cleaning service and concierge. Rent includes utilities such as heating, cooling, water, basic cable television and
high-speed Internet. Basic cable is $20/month but mandatory.
Bradley Building
1220 W. Sixth St., (216) 621-2001
bradleybldg.com
35 RENT: 1 bedroom $775-
$1,300; 2 bedroom: $1,100-
$1,800; 3 bedroom: $1,900
$150 per month in nearby garage no dogs; cats are permitted;
call about fee
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer and hardwood floors or carpeting. Many have a fireplace. Residents have access to Liquid Fusion and
Blind Pig in the building.
Bridgeview Apartments
1300 W. Ninth St., (216) 781-8510
landmarkmgt.com
247 RENT: starting at $850 $145 per month underground cats and most dog breeds up
to 50 lbs; $300 deposit plus
$25 per month
The Basics: Units come equipped with high-speed Internet access. Some contain skylights and washer/dryer hookup; washer/dryers are available for $50
per month. Residents have access to fitness center, game room, rooftop deck, restaurant, hair salon, clothing boutique, atrium, several laundry rooms, dry-
cleaning service and concierge. Phoenix Coffee is in one of the commercial units.
The Cloak Factory
635 W. Lakeside Ave.,
(216) 272-9284, cloakfactory.com,
jim@realcleveland.net
17 condos FOR SALE: $319,9000-
$469,000
1-2 spaces per unit yes
The Basics: Large, dramatic loft spaces. Cleveland’s pre-eminent live-work loft space. Units come equipped with hardwood floors, granite in kitchens and bath-
rooms, walk-in closets, washer/dryer, fireplace and a balcony.
Date Night in
the Warehouse District

Crittenden Court Apartments
955 W. St. Clair Ave., (216) 781-4884
209 RENT: studios starting at
$495; 1 bedroom starting at
$685; 2 bedrooms starting
at $900.
$85 per month in garage $350 nonrefundable fee; $35
per month for dogs, $10 per
month for cats
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer hookup (except for studios) and in-suite temperature control. Residents have access to 24-hour laun-
dry facilities, 24-hour fitness center, community room and dry-cleaning service.
Erie Building Condominiums
1260 W. Fourth St., (216) 373-6959
eriebuilding.com
16 FOR SALE: $324,500-
$549,500
$125 per month on-site garage all pets welcome
The Basics: All units contain hardwood throughout, ceramic bathrooms, stainless-steel appliances, exposed ductwork and gas fireplace. Bathrooms cus-
tomizable. Some have roof decks.
GrandArcadeCondominiums
408 W. St. Clair Ave., (216) 619-9696
90 FOR SALE: 1 bedroom:
$99,900; 2 bedroom:
$149,000
yes; for a fee yes
The Basics: Residents have access to laundry on each floor and fitness center.
Hart Condominiums
1374 W. Ninth St.
4 residential,
1 commercial
FOR SALE: $275,000-
$300,000
$98 per month in underground
garage
yes
The Basics: Each suite has a washer/dryer and A/C. Units have an elevator and either a balcony or roof deck.
The Hat Factory
1235 W. Sixth St., (216) 867-0572
33 RENT: efficiency: $630-$800; 1
bedroom: $740-$1,000
$110 per month in nearby garage,
$160 for tandem Pinnacle garage
declawed cats; no fee
dogs up to 30 lbs.
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer, temperature control, water and sewer. Some include exposed brick and ductwork and multiple levels.
Kirkham Place
1405 W. 10th St., (216) 619-9696
6 FOR SALE: $300,000s-
$400,000s; no units currently
available
Each unit has its own parking. yes
The Basics: Townhomes contain four stories, roof deck and fireplace.
Marshall Place Apartments
1211 W. Ninth St., (440) 975-8118
41 RENT: starting at $900 $85 per month in gated lot cats; $300 deposit
The Basics: Residents have access to fitness and community rooms, laundry facility and in-suite washer/dryer rental for $45 per month. Two-story units
have a private deck.
National Terminal
Warehouse Apartments
1215 W. 10th St., (216) 579-9766
dominiumapartments.com
252 RENT: starting at $700 $80 per month in garage; $65 per
month in outdoor lot; $75 one-time
remote charge for both
no dogs, other pets welcome;
limit two animals; $350 non-
refundable deposit for 1 cat,
$500 for 2
The Basics: Residents have access to fitness center, dry-cleaning service, rooftop garden, guest suite and laundry facilities. Some units come equipped
with washer/dryer hookup, multiple levels, spiral staircases, skylights and private balconies.
Perry Payne Building
Apartments Condominiums
740 W. Superior Ave., (216) 781-8510
landmarkmgt.com
93 RENT: starting at $850; effi-
ciencies are $625
$110 per month service gated
parking
cats and most dog breeds up
to 50 lbs; $300 fee plus $25
per month
The Basics: Residents can sunbathe on the rooftop deck. They also have access to a fitness center and laundry room.
Pinnacle Building
701 W. Lakeside Ave., (216) 272-9284
pinnacle701.com, jim@realcleve-
land.net
80 FOR SALE: 1-3 bedrooms:
$369,000-$1.1 million
1-2 indoor spaces with all units yes; call for details
The Basics: Units come equipped with hardwood floors. Residents have access to fitness center, concierge service and rooftop garden.
Water Street Apartments
Condos
1133 W. Ninth St., (216) 771-8600
landmarkmgt.com
100 RENT: efficiencies start at
$675; 1 bedroom starting
at $750
FOR SALE: $79,900-$400,000
$100 per month service gated
parking
cats and most dog breeds up
to 50 lbs; $300 fee plus $25
per month
The Basics: Vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and ductwork, city and lake views, fitness center, picnic area, rooftop deck and on-site laundry room.
Worthington Square
Apartments
844 W. St. Clair Ave., (216) 861-4080
downtownapartments.com, jim@re-
alcleveland.net
$1,000; 2 bedroom: $800-
$1,100
$75 per month in adjacent lot cats; $50 refundable deposit,
$10 charge per month
The Basics: Residents have access to laundry on all floors, dry-cleaning service and fitness room.

The Positively Cleveland
Visitors Center is stocked with bro-
chures, visitors’ guides and videos of
things to do in the region, but Tami
Brown says its best resource is the
staff. “You can come in and ask ab-
solutely anything, and we will have
a good answer for you,” says the
vice president of marketing. The new center is open-
ing in late June, replacing the previous one on Pub-
lic Square. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Labor
Day through Memorial Day. — Kelly Petryszyn
CARNEGIE AVE.
PUBLIC
SQUARE
PROSPECT AVE.
CHESTER AVE.
SUPERIOR AVE.
ONTARIO ST.
E.18THST.
ERIE ST. CEMETERY
E.9THST.
BOLIVAR RD.
HURON RD.
W. HURON RD.
CANAL RD.
E.14THST.
90
E.4THST.
PROGRESSIVE
FIELD
QUICKEN LOANS
ARENA
ROCKWELL AVE.ST. CLAIR AVE.LAKESIDE AVE.
E.6THST.
FRANKFORT AVE.
E.12THST.
ONTARIOST.
W.3RDST.
E.13THST.
E.17THST.
EUCLID AVE.
CUYAHOGA RIVER
Historic Gateway
Neighborhood Corp.
216-771-1994
historicgateway.org
Historic Gateway Neighborhood
Positively Cleveland
Visitors Center
HISTORIC GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD
668 Euclid Lofts
668 Euclid Ave., (216) 396-0068
668euclidave.com
$1,200; 2 bedroom: $1,275-
$1,900
$90 or $145 cats; $300 nonrefundable
deposit, $20 additional each
month. dogs under 15 lbs.
The Basics: Stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, tile floors, walk-in closets and washer/dryer.
Commercial Building
Apartments
2056 E. Fourth St., (216) 589-1111
east4thstreet.com
35 RENT: 1 bedroom: $650-$895;
2 bedroom: $1,050-$1,100
$120 per month in garage one cat; $300 nonrefundable
deposit
The Basics: Units come equipped with ceramic tiling plus hardwood floors or plush carpeting. Kitchens are all electric. Residents have access to laundry
facilities, dry-cleaning service and discounted membership to the downtown Fitworks. High-speed Internet is available for $25 per month.
Euclid Block Apartments
2015 E. Fourth St., (216) 589-1111
64 RENT: $740-$1,175 $120 per month one cat; $300 nonrefund-
able fee
The Basics: All suites are completely remodeled and include air conditioning and washer/dryer.
Frederick @ Fourth
2063 E. Fourth St., (216) 589-1111
37 RENT: 1 bedroom: $800-$1,320;
2 bedroom: $1,185-$1,600
$100 per month for heated garage one cat; $300 nonrefund-
able fee
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer, ceramic tiling and hardwood floors or plush carpeting. Some two-story suites have a spiral staircase.
Residents have access to laundry facilities, dry-cleaning service and discounted membership to the downtown Fitworks.
TheHistoricBuckeyeBuilding
2082 E. Fourth St., (216) 589-1111
east4thstreet.com
$1,125; 2 bedroom: $900-
$1,800
$120 per month in heated garage one cat; $300 nonrefundable
deposit
The Basics: Units come equipped with microwave and dishwasher. Rent includes water. High-speed Internet access is available for $25 per month.
Residents have access to laundry facilities, dry-cleaning service and discounted memberships to the downtown Fitworks.
Joshua Hall
1148 Prospect Ave., (216) 272-9284
4 FOR SALE: $349,000 two indoor spaces included yes
The Basics: Large, multistory units, hardwood floors, granite countertops, deeded roofspace, custom-designed units to be 2 bedrooms, basement storage
The Lofts on Fourth
2042 E. Fourth St., (216) 281-1500
theloftsonfourth.com
5 FOR SALE: starting at
$425,000
local parking lots yes
The Basics: Hardwood floors; high-end kitchen and bath will include granite countertops, ceramic tile floors, stainless-steel appliances; fireplace;
high-speed Internet-ready; cable-ready; 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath
Park Building
140 Public Square, (216) 619-9696
theparkbuilding.com
27 FOR SALE: starting in the
$300,000s
attached garage, price included in
maintenance fee
yes
The Basics: High-finished quality, tax abatement, special financing

Pointe at Gateway
750 Prospect Ave., (216) 621-6300
pointeatgateway.com
42 RENT: 2 bedrooms at $925+
FOR SALE: 1-bedroom condos
at $124,900 and 2-bedroom
condos at $128,900+; pent-
house luxury condo $258,900
$128 per month enclosed, attended
garage across the street
case-by-case pre-approval
and one-time fee required for
apartments
The Basics: Residents have 24-hour access to on-site fitness room, laundry facilities, electronic security system and concierge. On-site maintenance staff.
Units come with major appliances and electric central heating and AC. Rent includes basic digital cable, water, sewer and garbage collection.
Prospect Place Apartments
1104 Prospect Ave., (216) 346-7019
prospectplaceapartments.com
25 RENT: $725-$1,375 $65 per month secured behind the
building, other options available
yes, 20 lbs and under, deposit
The Basics: Full kitchen, washer/dryer, 12-month rental, loft-style, concrete floors and walls, exposed ductwork, granite countertops, lots of natural light
Sincere Building Condominiums
2077 E. Fourth St., (216) 272-9284
12 FOR SALE: 2 bedroom
$300,000
$120 per month in nearby garage,
some included
yes
The Basics: Huge living space with 2,000-square-foot lofts, large windows, open hardwood floor plans, right over East Fourth Street.
The Statler Arms
1127 Euclid Ave., (216) 696-6800
statlerarmsapartments.com
295 RENT: varies a lot, based on
specials
$180 reserved or $160 unreserved
in attached garage
cats and dogs up to 35 lbs;
$300 nonrefundable deposit
The Basics: Units come equipped with plush wall-to-wall carpeting and washer/dryer hookup.
Windsor Block Apartments
2000 E. Fourth St., (216) 589-1111
east4thstreet.com
$1,275; 2 bedroom: $900-
$1,200
$120 per month in garage one cat; $300 nonrefundable
deposit
The Basics: Pickup and delivery dry-cleaning services, laundry facilities
WT Grant Lofts
222 Euclid Ave., (216) 623-1201
wtgrantapartments.com
73 RENT: 1 bedroom: $780-$1,000;
2 bedroom: $950-$1,325; 2-bed-
room penthouse: $1,250-$1,550
underground, up to $110 per month up to 25 lbs; $25 monthly
$300 non-refundable pet fee
The Basics: Units equipped with carpeting or hardwood floors and standard kitchen appliances. Laundry facilities in every suite.

PLAYHOUSESQUARE DISTRICT
The Avenue District
1211 St. Clair Ave. (216) 589-8524
theavenuedistrict.com
20 town-
homes
FOR SALE: $259,000-
$325,000
attached 2-car garage included in
townhome price
yes
The Basics: Hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms, granite countertops, Kohler plumbing products, central air.
The Chesterfield
1801 E. 12th St., (216) 619-3805
metprop.com
407 RENT: starting at $550 $95-$163 per month in attached
garage
cats and dogs; nonrefundable
$300 deposit
The Basics: Units come equipped with heat, air conditioning and basic cable. Residents have access to fitness center, tennis court, rooftop swimming pool,
patio with grills and 24-hour concierge.
Huron Square Apartments
1001 Huron Road, (216) 575-1175
huronosborn.com
70 RENT: 1 bedroom: $725-$900;
2 bedroom: $950-$1,200
$120 per month for assigned
garage space
up to 35 lbs; $300 nonrefund-
able fee; $25 per month
The Basics: Units come equipped with laundry hookup. Stackable washer/dryer available for $35 per month. Residents have access to central laundry room,
dry-cleaning service and package delivery. Free video/DVD library.
The Osborn Building
1020 Huron Road, (216) 575-1175
50 RENT: 1 bedroom: $725-$950; 2
bedroom: $1,450-$2,400; 3 bed-
room: $1,500-$1,600; 4 pent-
house suites: $1,200-$2,200
$120 per month for assigned
garage space
up to 35 lbs; $300 nonrefund-
able fee; $25 per month
The Basics: Units come equipped with laundry hookup. Stackable washer/dryer available for $35 per month. Residents have access to central laundry room,
dry-cleaning service, package delivery and free movie rental (see Huron Square Apartments).
Reserve Square Apartments
1701 E. 12th St., (216) 861-2715
reservesquareapts.com
765 RENT: studios starting at
$689; 1 bedroom $724-$800
$90 monthly cats and dogs; $300 deposit;
$20 per month
The Basics: Units come with fully equipped kitchens, and they have unique interiors with carpeting and ceramic tile. Residents can relax on a private patio/
balcony. High-speed Internet access is also available. Residents do not have to leave the complex to get food. Reserve Square has a grocery store built into
it, as well as a restaurant/bar. Heat is included in monthly rent.
You won’t hear
about the Cleveland
Urban Design Collab-
orative giving up on
abandoned buildings
and vacant lots. In-
stead, it is working to
transform those areas
and give them a second
life. “If we really think
about cities in a na-
tional and global con-
text, there is a lot of energy and investment that is embedded
into existing places,” says director Terry Schwarz. The collab-
orative is home to Kent State University’s graduate program
in Urban Design and works with the community to provide a
framework to revitalize Cleveland and its surrounding areas.
The solution might be temporary — such as Pop-up Pearl,
a one-day experiment where CUDC staff create landscaping
and businesses to draw people to the area. Or it could be per-
manent, like when the CUDC found new ways to use 56 vacant
lots in Cleveland. — KP
90
E.9THST.
SUPERIOR AVE.
PAYNE AVE.
CHESTER AVE.
ROCKWELL AVE.
LAKESIDE AVE.
ST. CLAIR AVE.
HAMILTON AVE.
EUCLID AVE.
PROSPECT AVE.
CARNEGIE AVE.
E.12THST.
E.13THST.
E.17THST.E.18THST.
E.14THST.
E.6THST.
E.4THST.
HURON RD.
E.21STST.
E.22NDST.
BOLIVAR RD.
ERIE ST.
ERIE ST. CEMETERY
S. MARGINAL RD.
2
AVENUE
DISTRICT
PlayhouseSquare
District Development
216-771-4444
playhousesquare.org
PlayhouseSquare District
KSU Cleveland Urban
Design Collaborative

90
SUPERIOR AVE.
CLEVELAND STATE
UNIVERSITY
ST. CLAIR AVE.
PAYNE AVE.
CHESTER AVE.
EUCLID AVE.
PROSPECT AVE.
CARNEGIE AVE.
CEDAR AVE.
CENTRAL AVE.
E.18THST.
E.21STST.
E.22NDST.
E.23RDST.
E.24THST.
E.25THST.
E.30THST.
E.17THST.
E.14THST.
Campus District
Viktor Schreckengost
produced more than 2,000 pieces
of art in his 101 years, and many
will fill the new Schreckengost Mu-
seum in the Tower Press Building.
The Cleveland-native industrial
designer was a master at creating
a range of art — including func-
tional pieces such as pedal cars, bi-
cycles, dinnerware and a jazz bowl made for Eleanor Roosevelt
in 1930. “I think everyone has been affected by Vik’s
work,” says Lynn Kennedy, administrative di-
rector for the Viktor Schreckengost Memori-
al Foundation. Visitors will be in for a treat
when they visit the 2,500-square-foot mu-
seum. “There will be things in the exhibit
that have been rarely seen by the public,”
Kennedy says. — Jamie Shearer
Schreckengost Museum
CAMPUS DISTRICT
1900 Euclid Avenue Lofts
1900 Euclid Ave., (216) 241-9800
euclidlofts@thecoralcompany.com
80 RENT: starting at $720 $100 monthly for heated garage up to 25 lbs; $300 deposit;
$25 per pet per month
The Basics: Units come equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal and gas fireplace. Residents have access to fitness room
and atrium.
Heritage Suites
2200 Prospect Ave., (216) 687-0322
148 RENT: $420-$669 approximately $50 monthly in
nearby lot
no
The Basics: Units are fully furnished with all utilities included. Residents have access to laundry facilities and TV lounge. New Cleveland State University
dorm
The Tower Press
1900 Superior Ave., (216) 241-4069
towerpress.com
80 RENT: $675-$2,200 per month $35 per month in secured lot cats only; no fee
The Basics: Units come equipped with T-3 line, polished cement floors and stripped wood ceilings. Residents have access to outdoor courtyard with grill,
plus laundry, fitness, game and meeting rooms, and three galleries.
University Lofts Apartments and
Condominiums
2020 and 2030 Euclid Ave.,
(216) 849-8333
30 apart-
ments, 8
condos
RENT: starting at $895; FOR
SALE: starting at $199,000
apartments: secured lot; condos: in-
door secured parking
yes in condos
The Basics: Units have washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave and garbage disposer; condos have luxury finishes, tax abatement, below-market financing,
patio and private outdoor space.
Walker Weeks Apartments
2341 Carnegie Ave., (216) 566-7676
walkerweeks.com
36 RENT: 1 bedroom: $800; 2
bedroom: $1,200 and up; 3
bedroom: $1,700 and up
indoor, heated parking $70 per
month
no
The Basics: Historically renovated luxury building located in the heart of downtown. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and huge windows. Heat included.
For additional apartment and condo listing information,
see our website at downtowncleveland.org.
Campus District
216-344-9200
campusdistrict.org

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