Downtown

USL-Cleveland State Soccer Stadium Proposal Stalls

City documents show Cleveland State’s proposed $100 million stadium and $250 million mixed-use project stalled amid a lack of support from Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration.

by Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans

Downtown Lot Near Rocket Arena Targeted for Basketball Court

Proposed improvements would transform the little-used park across from Rocket Arena into a basketball court and public gathering space.

by Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans

Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route Set To Change in 2027

This year’s celebration will mark the final time the parade goes down Superior Avenue.

by Kirsten Kimbler

Bedrock Announces Plans for a 6,200-Capacity Outdoor Music Venue in Downtown Cleveland

The outdoor waterfront venue will be run by Live Nation.

by Annie Nickoloff

DCI Sees Opportunity in Downtown Cleveland Reset

A new State of Downtown report from Downtown Cleveland Inc. frames office, housing and investment challenges as opportunities amid shifting demand and billions in planned development.

by Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans

Lionheart Coffee to Restore Former Starbucks Space in Playhouse Square

Hangry Brands plans to revive the historic two-story cafe beneath Playhouse Square’s chandelier, expanding Lionheart’s food offerings and unveiling a stepped-up coffee concept later this year.

by Douglas Trattner

Tower City Is Removing Its Indoor Fountain to Make Room for More Events

Bedrock, which owns the property, hopes to maximize the square footage in Skylight Concourse.

by Annie Nickoloff

Re:Bar to Close After Six Years of Food, Music and Community in the Gateway District

Re:Bar plans to go out the way it lived—filled with love, music, and community.

by Douglas Trattner

Brandon Chrostowski Partners With Cleveland Capuchin Ministries on The Friars' Table Downtown

The Playhouse Square restaurant, set to open in the winter, continues the non-profit mission of Chrostowski's EDWINS Restaurant & Leadership Institute. 

by Douglas Trattner