Cleveland’s office-to-residential conversions offer a blueprint for revitalizing struggling downtowns. By transforming older office buildings into multifamily housing, like the Halle Building and Terminal Tower, Cleveland has reinvigorated its urban core. Key to this success are three factors:
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Targeted Revitalization: Focusing on specific areas, like the Euclid Corridor, to create vibrant community hubs.
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Proactive City Support: Offering tax incentives and streamlined permitting to facilitate conversions, though with some concern about gentrification.
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Enhanced Public Spaces: Redesigning areas like Public Square to attract residents with appealing amenities.
These efforts have made downtown Cleveland a lively, desirable place to live, providing a model for other cities, though success elsewhere will require tailoring strategies to local needs.