Cleveland's downtown waterfront gets a makeover on paper that envisions public spaces, fishing piers

Tom Breckenridge
The Plain Dealer

Cleveland's new image will start with a walkable waterfront that embraces all the allure and activity a river and a Great Lake can bring, influential planners and developers say.
That includes public squares, promenades and fishing piers in a world-class, maritime neighborhood that port, city and civic leaders envision for the gritty port lands on Cleveland's downtown lakefront.
During afternoon and evening sessions, four experts in urban redevelopment captivated crowds totaling more than 200 at the Great Lakes Science Center and Cleveland State University with views on how the 100 acres west of Cleveland Browns Stadium can become a regional signature.

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