Playhouse Square, the Cleveland Playhouse, and Cleveland State University have created an arts education collaborative unlike any other in the nation. This project entailed the acquisition and renovation of the Middough Building to be used as the administrative offices, rehearsal halls, and classroom space for this collaboration.
Project Partners: Fifth Third; Huntington National Bank; Northeast Ohio Development Fund
| Completed | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Location | 1901 E 13th Street; Playhouse Square Neighborhood |
| Project Type | Commercial; Historic Rehab |
| Program | 300,000 SF commercial |
| Sponsor | Playhouse Square Foundation |
| CDA Investment | $5 million NMTC allocation from CNMIF II |
| Total Project Costs | $41.5 million |
| Community Demographics | Poverty Rate: 41.8% Median Income: 77.5% Unemployment Rate: 29.3% |
The Middough Building will house the support services for the performance space in the Allen Theatre.
The redevelopment project targeted LEED Silver certification.
Renovation of the Middough Building will create 50 construction jobs. Upon completion, the presence of dedicated space and new opportunities for growth will create more than 20 jobs.
The project is a key component in Cleveland State University's ongoing commitment to building a 24-7 downtown community.
The project is located on the RTA Healthline, the bus route that connects University Circle to Public Square.