The Port of Cleveland announced today that it has nominated Jeff Epstein to serve as its next president and chief executive officer, pending formal board approval. Epstein brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of economic development, public-private partnerships, and transformative urban investment.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Gateway South soccer stadium ‘full steam ahead’
A soccer stadium development company that responded to Cleveland State University’s (CSU) offer to repurpose its Wolstein Center site is doing so without coordinating with a non-profit group that has been seeking to develop a soccer stadium at the Gateway South area.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Glenville’s ‘Circle North’ to expand north
Just north of University Circle, the faded intersection of East 105th Street and Superior Avenue has seen development push toward it in recent years. But the tide of revitalization has yet to reach it and help restore its lost vibrancy and density of decades past.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Abeona Therapeutics to expand in Midtown
Following government approval of a new therapy to treat a rare genetic skin disorder, Abeona Therapeutics Inc. revealed through public records that it plans another expansion of its footprint next to its Midtown Cleveland headquarters.
CSU may repurpose Wolstein Center as soccer stadium
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Cleveland State University accepted a proposal from the United Soccer League to repurpose the 34-year-old arena as an outdoor soccer stadium (CSU). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM. |
The Cleveland State University (CSU) Board of Trustees voted today to approve the recommendation to begin negotiations with the United Soccer League (USL) and USL Cleveland on their proposal for the potential redevelopment of the current Wolstein Center site.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
County offers loans to build near transit
When hearing a government official prattle on about his vision for his jurisdiction, a wag once said “Don’t tell me what you support; show me your budget.” Similarly, for several years, Cuyahoga County officials have talked and planned about Transit Oriented Development (TOD). But now they’re putting their money where their mouths are.
Monday, August 25, 2025
W. 117th GCRTA station reopens Friday
After more than one year of reconstruction work and an unexpected cost increase, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) West 117th-Madison Red Line station is due to reopen to rail passengers at the start of transit service on Friday. GCRTA announced the reopening today.