Cleveland’s Riverfront Reimagined
Building A Long-Term Legacy Along the Cuyahoga River
Project
Vision
The Riverfront Cleveland is a transformational, mixed-use development reimagining 35 acres of underutilized land and the historic Tower City Center along the Cuyahoga River. The 3.5 million square foot master plan development will include 12 acres of publicly accessible space including parks, plazas, trails, a 3,000 foot riverwalk, open areas and waterfront access with year-round activities.
Bedrock will advance the ambitious vision over the next 15 to 20 years. Construction began in 2023, with Bedrock delivering the public infrastructure and site work necessary to launch The Riverfront’s first vertical development, the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, which broke ground in 2024.
The Riverfront is an integral component of City of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s transformational Shore-to-Core-to-Shore (SCS) development plan. The SCS connects Cleveland’s core Downtown Business District and Neighborhood to its two waterfronts—the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie through a series of urban spaces, parks, streets and plazas.
Project Overview
3.5M Square Feet
Mixed-Use Development
1.4M Square Feet
Commercial, Retail, Entertainment Space
2,000+ Units
Residential Living
(20% Affordable)
12+ Acres
Publicly Accessible Parks and Open Space
The Riverfront Master Plan is designed to connect downtown Cleveland’s Central Business District to the shore of the Cuyahoga River.
The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center will further solidify Cleveland’s position as a global sports science and wellness destination.
Serving as the primary gathering point along The Riverfront, the stepped lawn and activated public plaza offers areas for programming and community space.
This area rounding the river overlooks waterfront activity and serves as space for activations or programming with the breathtaking backdrop of the Cuyahoga River shoreline.
Tower City Center will serve as the gateway to The Riverfront, and a variety of pathways will provide Clevelanders access to the Cuyahoga River, in a way not possible in over a hundred years.
“[This] announcement is a prime example of what can be accomplished when the private and public sectors align on equitable initiatives in support of all Clevelanders. Bedrock’s vision for the redevelopment of the Cuyahoga Riverfront is one of the major projects that will help us realize Cleveland’s goal of becoming the 18-hour, 15-minute city we know it can be.”
- Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb
Awards
Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center recognized by Global Architecture & Design Awards 2024 with the First Award for Sports & Recreation (Concept).
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About
Bedrock
Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes, rehabilitating historic properties and making space for the community—all with the philosophy to operate for more than profit.
Since 2011, Bedrock has invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to develop and restore more than 140 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, data centers and parking. In 2024, Bedrock was named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.