Impact and Partnerships
Committed to advancing catalytic real estate development opportunities, the Greater Cleveland Partnership promotes innovative initiatives to create economic vitality throughout the region and to stimulate reinvestment in our urban areas.
What we do...
Recognizing the importance of strategic collaboration among public, private, and non-profit organizations, GCP concentrates significant resources toward reinvestment in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. This is best illustrated in the following ways:
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Delivering on GCP's core mission and aligning with its public policy agenda to advance economic vitality of Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio;
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Support civic leadership by assisting with the creation of strategies toward the revitalization of the region;
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Dedication to drive the resurgence of and reinvestment in economic development of Cleveland and its surrounding suburbs;
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Ability to leverage the development of major infrastructure projects; and
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Promote innovative public policy and sustained investment efforts that contribute toward the revitalization of Cleveland and the region.
What is impact...
In collaboration with partners, GCP is effective in bringing catalytic real estate investments to reality that further advance the revitalization of the region. GCP’s ability to focus on the strengths of our business and civic community ensures growth and development in our central city and communities across Greater Cleveland.
Staff
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Debra Janik, Senior Vice President Real Estate and Business Development
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Services
Advisory Services
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Project Development - Staff provides objective, unbiased, professional expertise to municipalities, corporations, and individual partners. GCP's reputation as a consensus-builder enables staff to utilize its vast knowledge in regional and local real estate market conditions to serve the best interest of its partners.
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Infrastructure Network –GCP advocates for increased infrastructure investment to maintain and enhance the region’s invaluable infrastructure resources. GCP identifies legislative and regulatory issues and policies at the state and federal levels that significantly affects municipalities and neighborhoods within Greater Cleveland.
Development Partnerships
Public / Private-Sector Partners
Transforming Cleveland and its urban neighborhoods into communities of opportunity requires the collaboration of public and private sector partners. GCP works in a collaborative effort toward shared goals to re-establish Greater Cleveland's prominence in the regional economy.
Cleveland Development Advisors
Cleveland Development Advisors, Inc. (CDA) is a GCP affiliate that manages private-sector investment capital to advance economic and community development in the City of Cleveland. CDA is dedicated to improving the quality of residential and commercial activity and fostering employment opportunities through local economic development. Since its inception in 1989, CDA has been a prominent investor in real estate projects that contribute toward the economic vitality of the region.
Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) is a non-profit advocate for downtown revitalization. DCA works to strengthen the economic vitality of downtown Cleveland by creating a vibrant business community and neighborhood-friendly destination. In collaboration with its stakeholders, DCA creates and implements programs that enhance quality of life, including economic development assistance, marketing & special events, advocacy and strategic initiatives.
The Infrastructure Network
Build Up Greater Cleveland "BUGC"
BUGC Video
GCP is a leader in coalition building initiatives that promote infrastructure investment, enhance the creation of jobs and wealth, and improve the quality of life in the region. Through its involvement with BUGC Infrastructure Network, staff works with stakeholders to review regional infrastructure priorities, develop a consensus-agenda, and advocate on the behalf of the Network on public issues.
Since its inception in 1983, BUGC has been instrumental in facilitating over $6 billion in infrastructure investments in the Greater Cleveland region. The Greater Cleveland Partnership plays an integral role as a consensus-builder and advocate in procuring necessary legislative support and financing to bring vital infrastructure projects to fruition.
BUGC Stakeholders and Partners
The City of Cleveland is responsible for engineering, surveying and major construction of streets, bridges and sidewalks, and utilities in the City's public right-of-way. Overall the City of Cleveland has made a concentrated effort to address the city's long-term infrastructure needs. In doing so, it recognizes the significant role infrastructure plays in the city's economy and substantial value it adds to the quality of life of residents.
The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) is a valued leader in the region’s engineering and technology community. CES actively supports talent pipeline initiatives that encourage young people to pursue careers in science and engineering. In collaboration with its partners, CES has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative educational programs and forums to increase public awareness of advancements in engineering and technology and serve the professional development needs of the region’s engineers and technical professionals.
The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is often on the forefront of catalytic real estate projects that drive the resurgence of economic investment in the region. Since 1993, the Port has financed over $1.5 billion worth of fixed assets in Greater Cleveland. Its investment has been integral in shaping the economic and social fabric of the region.
The Cuyahoga County Engineer's Office has demonstrated exceptional design, construction and maintenance of Cuyahoga County's transportation system. The establishment of effective partnerships with the Ohio Department of Transportation and Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordination Agency has enabled the County to successfully undertake numerous projects. The County's success can also be attributed to its ability to actively engage the public for input in the planning and implementation of projects.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority serves approximately 200,0000 daily customers in Cuyahoga County’s 59 municipalities. RTA, named "the best transit system in North America” in 2007, takes great strides in improving the quality and cost effectiveness of its services. Further, RTA assists the region in reducing emissions and congestion by eliminating 50,000 cars daily from the roadways of Northeast Ohio and is responsive to the economic development needs of the community through developments like the Euclid Corridor "Silver Line" Rapid Transit Service, and the deployment of the downtown trolleys, where the fare is "free with a smile".
For 35 years, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has been assuring clean water for a Greater Cleveland. Our efforts to safely and efficiently return clean water to Lake Erie after proper wastewater treatment has breathed life back into the Cuyahoga River and the lakefront. Treatment, monitoring, enforcement, maintenance, the Sewer District does it all when it comes to clean water. And it's done to protect your health and the environment.