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Group Plan Commission | Cleveland Public Square Our Mission: By transforming and connecting Downtown Cleveland’s signature public spaces, the Group Plan Commission is reshaping the heart of the city for today’s citizens and future generations through maintaining and programming Cleveland’s iconic Public Square. Group Plan Commission continues to inspire transformation in Downtown Cleveland every day. A 2019 study by JLL, a leading real estate and investment management firm examining the impact of the $50 million redesign of Public Square on the commercial real estate sector in downtown Cleveland found: “The redevelopment of Public Square has also advanced Cleveland’s economy by triggering an additional $1.2 billion in private investment in adjacent properties. Investor interest continues to rise, and as a result, nearly every building around the square has sold within the last five years. Moreover, the neighborhood has welcomed an additional 1,800 residents, office occupancy rates have improved, and retail vacancy has declined.” Three years later, through Covid, 55 Public Square and 75 Public Square are being leased as both residential and commercial properties and Sherwin Williams has broken ground on what will be the newest skyscraper to be built in Public Square since Key Tower and the Marriott Hotel were built in 1991. Group Plan Commission’s transformation continues through creating a downtown neighborhood and community through ongoing programming, high quality maintenance and daily operation of the six and a half acre park. The organization has provided more than 1500 programs for the community, the majority of which are free and include art installations, theater and musical performances, art and cultural activities, yoga and fitness programs, food, health and wellness programs, education and reading programs, plus private, corporate, and non-profit organizational rentals. Throughout the year, numerous runs, walks and fundraisers take place in Public Square. Public Square is open every day of the year.
Support Group Plan Commission and Public Square Colleen Kelly | Director of Development colleenkelly@clevelandpublicsquare.com | 216-503-8209
Group Plan Commission | Cleveland Public Square 50 Public Square, Suite 1910 | Cleveland, OH 44113 clevelandpublicsquare.com Group Plan Commission Board of Directors Matt Carroll
Board Chairperson Matt Carroll, Chairperson Chief Economic Growth and Opportunity Officer, Cuyahoga County Felton Thomas, Vice Chair Executive Director and CEO, Cleveland Public Library India Birdsong CEO and General Manager, Greater Cleveland RTA Tim Cosgrove Cosgrove Jonhenry LLC Anthony J. Coyne President, Mansour, Gavin Co., L.P.A. Debbie Donley Principal and Owner, Vocon Melissa Ferchill Founder and President, MCM Co.
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Felton Thomas Vice Chair
Sanaa E. Julien CEO
David Gilbert President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission President and CEO, Destination Cleveland
Doug L. Miller President, Millenia Commercial
Chris Hess Vice President of Public Affairs, Eaton Corporation
Chris Ronayne Candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive
David Jenkins Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland Browns
Lisa Rose President, Dix + Eaton
David Kuntz Executive Vice President/ Treasurer, Cuyahoga Community College Cecil Lipscomb Executive Director, United Black Fund Scott Lokke Sr. Vice President and General Manager, JACK Casino Cleveland and Thistledown
Douglas E. Price III CEO, K & D Management
Mark Schneider President, Mark A. Schneider, Attorney and Counselor at Law Prosecutor, City of Parma Hts., Assistant Director of Law Nadia Sesay Chief Community Growth and Development Officer, Bedrock Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. CEO, Citymark Capital LLC Sanaa E. Julien CEO, Group Plan Commission
