Central continues to transform with completion of Sankofa Village

Construction of all phases of the $115 million Sankofa Village in Cleveland’s Central neigh-
borhood is now complete. The redevelopment of the former Cedar Extension public housing
site with affordable, mixed-income housing deconcentrates poverty with comfortable
housing (Pennrose). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

Redevelopment partners celebrated this week the grand opening of Sankofa Village IV, completing the 236-unit, $115 million Cedar Extension Transformation Plan in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland. The final phase added 50 high-quality, affordable rental homes to the 17-acre former Cedar Extension site of public housing.

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Woodhill Homes redevelopment moves forward after demolition

This aerial rendering illustrates the planned redevelopment of the razed Woodhill Homes site,
once all phases are complete (City Architecture). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

Once a deteriorating public housing complex on Cleveland’s East Side, Woodhill Homes will soon be transformed into a mixed-income neighborhood complete with parks and a renovated community center, according to schematic plans approved by City Planning Commission on Friday.

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Outdoor wellness destination proposed on riverfront

An outdoor wellness center with a funny name and Scandinavian-style spas and hot tubs
is planned for Scranton Peninsula in the Flats, across the Cuyahoga River from Tower
City and Bedrock Real Estate’s $3.5-billion riverfront development (Saunagoose).
CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

A new health and wellness concept is coming to Scranton Peninsula in the Flats in downtown Cleveland. Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian winter ritual of the sauna, The Saunagoose will continue a string of developments on previously-vacant industrial land.

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WOIO-WUAB-WTCL TV seek Independence

With its current home in Downtown Cleveland in the distance, Gray Media Group has picked
this site on Brecksville Road in suburban Independence for its new television studios and
offices (LoopNet). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

Before the end of 2027 when its lease expires at Reserve Square, 1717 E. 12th St., Gray Media Group’s Cleveland offices and studios will leave downtown for a new spot in suburban Independence. That’s according to four sources — three of whom spoke to NEOtrans on the condition of anonymity.

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Groundbreaking for a groundbreaking venue

Officials break ground today for the new Cosm immersive, dome-shaped theater in Down-
town Cleveland’s Gateway District. At left is Huron Road and Rocket Arena. The construc-
tion site was a surface parking lot that has been considered for mixed-use development for
more than a decade (Rock Entertainment). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

Cosm, an immersive technology and entertainment venue, officially saw construction start today with a formal groundbreaking ceremony attended by city, county and state officials plus CEOs of major locally based employers like Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Cliffs.

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$328M Central Interchange redo starts

Looking northeasterly, the new East 22nd Street overpass of Interstate 90 will provide a more
seamless connection between Downtown Cleveland and the Central neighborhood in the Cam-
pus District. This is part of the six-year rebuild of the 70-year-old Central Interchange with
Interstate 77 and downtown streets (ODOT). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

On the plus side, one of the region’s biggest megaprojects got underway today when officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and others threw spades of dirt in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Interstate 90 Central Interchange Project in Downtown Cleveland.

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A Downtown Cleveland office tower that’s gaining occupancy

Not every office tower in Downtown Cleveland is in distress and hurting for tenants. The
45-story 200 Public Square skyscraper is seeing the fruits of its investments in making
a more attractive property (NEOtrans). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM.

Bad news has surrounded the nation’s office market ever since the global pandemic hit in 2020. It doesn’t matter if the property is in the suburbs, the mother city or downtown. Leasing is down, vacancies are up, many buildings are in fiscal distress and remote working has put landlords on the defensive.

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