Downtown

Downtown Cleveland has a little bit of everything, and it’s a within walking distance of each other. It’s the apex world-class entertainment, successful business, high-end residential opportunities, home to some of the best restaurants in the region and host to the nationally recognized HealthLine. Plus, the unique and varying residential settings of the downtown neighborhoods offer dynamic options to please almost any desire. There’s the thrilling nightlife of the Warehouse District, the charming industrial landscape of the Flats, the artistic and educational community of the Quadrangle, the excitement of professional sports at Gateway and the awe-inspiring performances at PlayhouseSquare.

Sparx in the City

Sparx in the City is a summer-long event that animates Cleveland’s street corners with live performances. Starting the first weekend of June, the Downtown Cleveland Alliance encourages local performers, artists and galleries to promote their upcoming events. Juggler John Flower, breakdancing group 216 Beatriders, CMA chalk artists and the Neil Chastain Latin Jazz Sextet are just a few examples of participants from past. Sparx in the City also sponsors an annual guide to Cleveland’s art galleries and an accompanying Gallery Hop event. A weekend trolley pass is available for $5, connecting artists and the public in galleries all over City Center, Tremont, University Circle and Little Italy neighborhoods.

In the Community

Helping Hands

The Downtown Cleveland Alliance partners with the 5 distinct neighborhoods that make-up downtown to promote living, working and playing in the city. It highlights residential opportunities available in downtown’s unique neighborhoods, including The Flats, Theater District, Historic Gateway Neighborhood, Historic Warehouse District and the Quadrangle.

Neighborhood Gem

The Old Stone Church is the longest-standing establishment on Public Square since 1820, earning its name from the gray, rough-hammered sandstone of its original 1834 construction. Over the years, the church has withstood two devastating fires, due to dedicated and historically influenced members who refused to let the church close its doors. The church was restored in 1884, creating the version that is essentially what is standing on Public Square today. The church features four stained-glass windows by Lois C. Tiffany, a triple window by John La Farge and a 1976 organ built by the Cleveland Holtkamp Organ Co. As part of a 2.4 million renovation in 1998, a new steeple was installed to replace the one that was removed in 1896. Today, the Old Stone Church maintains a strong presence in Cleveland, attracting some of the key business and political leaders to its membership. The church still offers extremely beneficial services to Cleveland, including a school to help at-risk-mothers graduate high school.

Local Residents

“Being able to walk to professional sporting events, PlayHouseSquare and fantastic restaurants is a unique cost- and time-saving benefit of living in Downtown Cleveland. Plus, being able to walk to work everyday is great!”
–– Brent Zimmerman (with fiancée Cary), owner of an Avenue District townhouse since December 2007

Community Project

The former department store at 668 Euclid Ave. is being restored to its original luster and converted to 236 luxury apartments. Interior features include open and inviting floor plans with granite counters, stainless-steel appliances and large windows showcasing a spectacular view of downtown.

Fun Fact

In 1986, there were a mere six listings for residential buildings in Downtown Cleveland. Today, there are 45 listings and more than 10,000 residents and counting!

for more information see www.downtown-digs.com or call (216) 736-7799