Downtown Cleveland Alliance Update With CEO Michael Deemer - 6-14-23

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Michael Deemer, President & CEO from The Downtown Cleveland Alliance spoke to Bill about Reimagine Downtown - Freedom Fest - New Brand/Name Launched - Family Fun Nights June 15th - Symphony at Sunset June 18th

Reimagine Downtown  

  • The City of Cleveland and Downtown Cleveland Alliance, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, Destination Cleveland, and Greater Cleveland Partnership, unveiled Reimagining Downtown Cleveland.  
  • Over the next one to five years, this series of short- and intermediate-term strategies will accelerate the evolution of Downtown Cleveland from a 9-to-5 central business district into a diverse, vibrant, and accessible mixed-use, 18-hour, 15-minute neighborhood.  
  • We have a shared vision of the future with an accelerated focus on the economy, environment, and experience.  

Freedom Fest 

  • The MetroHealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest will offer a newly expanded two-day event 
  • Friday, June 16th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Mall C in Downtown Cleveland 
  • Residents and visitors alike are invited to come together for this free, family-friendly event featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more.  

New Brand/Name Launched 

  • Our brand is designed to reflect the changes at our organization and who we are. We are Downtown Cleveland.  
  • Our mark reflects a map pin and a "d" to emphasize Downtown Cleveland about building a place.  
  • The colors are inspired by our remarkable sunsets, our beloved sports teams, and the diversity of our great city.  

 

Family Fun Nights June 15th 

  • Join your neighbors and make some new friends Thursdays in June, July, and August from 5-7pm while exploring a different part of Downtown every month. 
  •  In June we will be popping up in Perk Plaza 

Symphony at Sunset June 18th 

  • Pack a picnic and head to Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor Sunday evenings in June and July from 7:30-9pm to experience the remarkable OPUS 216 ensemble.  
  • Wrap up your weekend and join an ever-changing lineup of the most talented musicians in the city, while the sun sets over Lake Erie.  

For more information on Downtown Cleveland’s recovery, or if you’re interested in relocating or expanding your business into Downtown Cleveland, visit DowntownCleveland.com

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