CITY OF CLEVELAND
City Offices
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland 216-664-2000
www.city.cleveland.oh.us
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Cleveland Partnership
1240 Huron Road East
Cleveland 216-621-3300
www.gcpartnership.com
Services
Few major cities in the nation can rival Cleveland for a remarkable renaissance that transformed decaying shells of former industries into one of the most vibrant and stimulating destinations in the nation. Dazzling new entertainment districts, wonderful museums, prestigious colleges and universities, internationally renowned healthcare and research centers, and a rapidly diversifying economic base are just a few of the city highlights.
State-of-the-art healthcare has long been associated with Cleveland, home to the highly acclaimed and globally recognized Cleveland Clinic Foundation and University Hospitals Health System. Designated as a national health resource, Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized for excellence in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics, and urology. Adding a complement of valuable resources, University Hospitals enjoys a leading reputation as an academic medical center with a wide range of specialties from cancer care to geriatrics and genetics. The system also operates the acclaimed Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, the region’s premier medical facility dedicated to the care of children and their families. MetroHealth System adds an array of facilities and services that combine with respected hospitals and medical centers throughout the region to meet every need close to home.
The quality schools in the Cleveland City School District are complemented by abundant options for private education in parochial or independent institutions, from preschool through college prep. Institutions of higher education available in the city include Case Western Reserve University, one of the nation’s oldest institutions and Ohio’s largest private research university. This prestigious university is highly respected for its biomedical, social, nursing, law, and business offerings. Nestled in the city’s downtown district is the public Cleveland State University, where students can earn undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees that include advanced law degrees. Cuyahoga Community College maintains three campuses to blanket the region with opportunities for an affordable start on a four-year degree, continuing education, career and vocational training, and two-year degrees or certifications. The Cleveland Institute of Art is the only five-year college of art and design in America, ranked among the top ten colleges of its type in the nation.
Lifestyle
Increasingly recognized as a model for urban renewal and rebirth, Cleveland is consistently showered with accolades. Travel and Leisure magazine named the city as one of the top 10 hotspots for international visitors. Living up to its new reputation as the “New American City,” Cleveland was ranked by Fortune magazine among the top 10 cities for business in all of North America. Places Rated Almanac celebrated Cleveland as the nation’s “number two” destination for recreation, while Partners for Livable Communities named Cleveland among the four “most livable cities” in the nation. Even USA Today cited Cleveland as one of the 10 great places to “take a hike in the big city.”
Many of the outstanding features of Cleveland that are being showcased today have long been a part of the city’s rich treasures. Clustered around University Circle, visitors and residents alike discover fine museums, churches and synagogues, exquisite parks and gardens, and the spectacular Severance Hall — home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra. Located only minutes from downtown Cleveland, this unique 500-acre expanse is dedicated to more than 70 cultural, educational, religious, science, and medical institutions. Cleveland also hosts a lively theater district, home to Playhouse Square, drawing enthusiastic audiences to popular and classic performances from musicals to dramatic plays in beautifully renovated venues.
Throughout the city, newcomers will discover everything from historic ethnic neighborhoods with colorful local flavor to trendy downtown lofts and condominiums. Tree-lined city neighborhoods combine with hundreds of residential options in close-in suburbs and surrounding communities that make up Greater Cleveland. Some of the most popular nightspots in the Northeast are clustered in revitalized centers like the Flats and the exciting new Warehouse District.
Fans of professional sports will find wildly popular teams in Cleveland, including Cleveland Browns football and Cleveland Cavalier basketball. Whether you enjoy golf, tennis, sailing, bowling, bird watching, hiking, antiquing, or rock climbing, the Cleveland Metroparks System has the ideal setting for every activity. The city that nestled against the nation’s “North Coast” along the shores of Lake Erie is a water-sport enthusiast’s delight. Those who enjoy personal watercraft, boating, sailing, and sunbathing on the beach will find themselves at home in a city that boasts more marinas per capita than any other in the nation. Take your time exploring all that Cleveland has to offer. You’ll be amazed at the “Great Lakes” advantage of a vibrant and continually evolving city that never fails to surprise and delight around every corner.
NOTABLE CLEVELAND DISTRICTS
Downtown Cleveland
Those who appreciate being in the heart of the city’s most celebrated attractions will find new and exciting opportunities to live within walking distance of major city employment centers. Increasing numbers of young professionals are saying hello to breathtaking views and goodbye to long commutes in exciting new developments like the Warehouse District and Gateway neighborhoods.
Civic Center District
The bustling Civic Center District is alive with activity from dawn to dusk and well into the late-night hours. Home to the city, county, and federal government offices, this area also features some of the city’s finest resources. The Cleveland Convention Center, the vast holdings of the Cleveland Public Library, excellent hotels, magnificent churches, and the glass-enclosed Galleria shopping destination call this district home.
Flats District
Just downhill from the Warehouse District, this popular entertainment center along the banks of the Cuyahoga River harmonize a unique medley of restaurants, performing arts centers, and nightclubs with illuminated bridges, commercial ships, and pleasure boats. In addition to commercial activity, the Flats District offers residential options in high-rise buildings that command magnificent views.
Historic Gateway District
The home of major venues for the city’s professional sports teams also showcases exquisitely restored arcades that offer fine hotel accommodations and upscale retail amenities. Historic East Fourth Street continues to experience a sweeping transformation that promises to make that address one of the city’s trendiest for shopping, entertainment, and comfortable or elegant downtown living.
North Coast District
One of the highlights in the North Coast District is the nationally celebrated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. However, this magnet for visitors is only the beginning of the attractions. Walk next door to the Great Lakes Science Center and its awe-inspiring Omnimax Theater for even more amazement. Bark for the “Dawgs” at the Cleveland Browns’ new football stadium, see a genuine World War II submarine or a massive Great Lakes steamship, and relax with a pleasure cruise.
Quadrangle District
Those who value education will want to explore the stimulating environment and the intellectual treasures nestled in the Quadrangle District. Magnificent architecture and endless resources are available on the beautiful campuses of leading educational institutions like Cleveland State University, the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and the metropolitan campus and headquarters for Cuyahoga Community College.
Theater District
The genesis of Cleveland’s spectacular renaissance happened in one of the city’s most frequented neighborhoods, the Theater District. This vibrant corner of the city hosts Playhouse Square, one of the largest performing art centers in the nation. The visionary renovation of these elegant turn-of-the-century theatres created the perfect complement for the city’s world-class performances. This district is also home to choice office, retail, and residential real estate opportunities.
Tower City District
Distinguished as one of the largest and most successful of the nation’s urban mixed-use projects, the Tower City District invites you to shop until you drop at the Avenue at Tower City Center. Leading retailers join handsome office complexes, fine hotels, and entertainment attractions in this beautifully renovated major public transportation hub.
Warehouse District
Showcasing some of the most dramatic results of the billions of dollars that have been invested in downtown Cleveland, the Warehouse District has also led much of the city’s inner residential housing boom. This trendy neighborhood features hundreds of unique loft units in historic, one-of-a-kind converted warehouses. The entire district is brimming over with great restaurants, upscale clubs, fine galleries, and specialty shops.
