September 6, 201410 yr ^Even a a non-dog owner I disagree, but in any case, I hope DCA is successful with this drive. Will be great to see dog parks, play grounds, and other public amenities geared towards residents to help keep the momentum rolling. How about this. Help subsidize a Barney's and Prada stores. I'm all for it and this its a great asset/amenity for Downtown, but let the stakeholders/users pay and manage it.
September 6, 201410 yr ^I understood your point, I just disagree with you in this case. [Edited to be less cranky]
October 16, 201410 yr The newest video just released. https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
October 16, 201410 yr That sequence with the Browns game, Progressive field fireworks, PHS fireworks, that was powerful.
October 16, 201410 yr LOL I saw myself in the video! It's official now- that video is platinum. Thumbs up!
October 17, 201410 yr I could barely get through it. It's nicely filmed, but seriously needs an editor and better choice of music. And by editor, I don't mean more jump cuts, rather someone who can put together a compelling narrative in 2 min 30 seconds without all the cliches. Over 4 minutes is too long. Way too many scenes of people dancing, or bobbing their heads to music or high fiving. We got it the first time and the repetition is unnecessary and distracting. And please, never, ever do slow motion. I realize I'm in the minority here, but I think these videos by the DCA can be of better quality and skill. Of the ones I've seen, they are definitely cases of where less can be more.
October 17, 201410 yr I liked the video a great deal, but it was almost like an ad for Pour Cleveland, they must have had 50 shots of that place in there. I mean, it's great and all, but downtown is so much more than that. I didn't see any shots of the Cleveland Flea for instance, and I thought it was way too person-heavy rather than balancing it against places and what's happening in those places. Overall it was nice and good, but not great.
October 17, 201410 yr I could barely get through it. It's nicely filmed, but seriously needs an editor and better choice of music. And by editor, I don't mean more jump cuts, rather someone who can put together a compelling narrative in 2 min 30 seconds without all the cliches. Over 4 minutes is too long. Way too many scenes of people dancing, or bobbing their heads to music or high fiving. We got it the first time and the repetition is unnecessary and distracting. And please, never, ever do slow motion. I realize I'm in the minority here, but I think these videos by the DCA can be of better quality and skill. Of the ones I've seen, they are definitely cases of where less can be more. I like it and they way it's cut leads me to believe this is a multi-part campaign. they concentrated on certain places and gave very little to others.
October 17, 201410 yr I liked the video a great deal, but it was almost like an ad for Pour Cleveland, they must have had 50 shots of that place in there. I mean, it's great and all, but downtown is so much more than that. I didn't see any shots of the Cleveland Flea for instance, and I thought it was way too person-heavy rather than balancing it against places and what's happening in those places. Overall it was nice and good, but not great. I do agree that I would have liked to see more places & what's happening in those places. But as far as the Cleveland Flea, I've been following them since their start, and they have never held anything Downtown. They've mostly been in the St Clair Superior Neighborhood. But overall, yes, I agree with you.
October 17, 201410 yr It's a great video, but where are the 40+ people? Why is the DCA always putting out videos that pretty much ignore people over 40 who live, work, play, visit downtown. I am over 50, and go downtown all the time (no I do not work or live downtown). These promotional videos should include all of Cleveland, not just the 25-34 age group. And no, I do not need anyone commenting that the DCA is promoting to the 25-34 age group as they are the most likely to live, work, play, visit downtown, as I will not but that. I see just as many people downtown over 40, as below 40.
October 17, 201410 yr It's a great video, but where are the 40+ people? Why is the DCA always putting out videos that pretty much ignore people over 40 who live, work, play, visit downtown. I am over 50, and go downtown all the time (no I do not work or live downtown). These promotional videos should include all of Cleveland, not just the 25-34 age group. And no, I do not need anyone commenting that the DCA is promoting to the 25-34 age group as they are the most likely to live, work, play, visit downtown, as I will not but that. I see just as many people downtown over 40, as below 40. I agree. They are the next largest group of those moving downtown and have more disposable income.
October 17, 201410 yr It's a great video, but where are the 40+ people? Why is the DCA always putting out videos that pretty much ignore people over 40 who live, work, play, visit downtown. I am over 50, and go downtown all the time (no I do not work or live downtown). These promotional videos should include all of Cleveland, not just the 25-34 age group. And no, I do not need anyone commenting that the DCA is promoting to the 25-34 age group as they are the most likely to live, work, play, visit downtown, as I will not but that. I see just as many people downtown over 40, as below 40. I agree. They are the next largest group of those moving downtown and have more disposable income. Maybe they're targeting the younger crowd with the videos, and marketing toward older crowd in other ways?
October 17, 201410 yr Maybe they're targeting the younger crowd with the videos, and marketing toward older crowd in other ways? Such as via the wireless, telegraph, semaphores and smoke signals! :) ....says the 47-year-old. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 18, 201410 yr Granted they look like they are in their early thirties but the Asian couple they start showing starting around two minutes are actually in their late 50's. He's got enough energy for three people.
October 23, 201410 yr Downtown Cleveland Alliance seeks Director of Marketing & Public Relations Director of Marketing & Public Relations Reports to: President & CEO Position Description: Downtown Cleveland Alliance is seeking a driven marketing and public relations professional with at least 5 years’ experience to become part of its team. This position will be in charge of leading DCA’s strategic marketing and communications efforts, managing DCA’s marketing agency relationships, maintaining strong partnerships with members of the Board of Directors as well as building strategic relationships for DCA with key members of the local business, non-profit and media communities. DCA is looking for an individual who has excellent written and oral communications skills, team building expertise and a desire to build a stronger Downtown. Key responsibilities include: Lead DCA’s partner agencies as a team in order to provide DCA with a clear marketing direction o Collaborate with agencies to implement annual brand campaign (paid media and earned media strategies) as well as specific projects as they arise o Manage work flow and ensure that scope of work is maintained with clear expectations o Lead regular research to gauge the effectiveness of DCA’s marketing programs o Negotiate annual contracts and scope of work with agencies Create, direct and lead all aspects of marketing and earned media strategies and campaigns to support DCA programs including: Clean and Safe Ambassadors, Business Development, Special Events, Neighborhood marketing partnerships, and Development Work directly with DCA’s Business Development team to create, manage and implement key marketing strategies, campaigns and tactics, with the goal of attracting business and retail into Downtown Work directly with DCA’s Events team, stakeholders and DCA’s agency partners to develop promotional campaigns for key events throughout the year: o Direct the Public Relations outreach leading up to each event o Represent DCA in media interviews as the spokesperson for the event o Work with DCA marketing team to create and implement a social media strategy surrounding the event.
October 31, 201410 yr The third quarter began with thrilling announcements about the Republican National Committee selecting Cleveland for its 2016 convention and LeBron James announcing his return to the Cavaliers. Downtown Cleveland’s momentum accelerated over the course of the third quarter across all market sectors. Downtown Cleveland continues to capitalize on its key assets: one of the most skilled workforces in the U.S., a walkable downtown that attracts and retains talent, and a favorable business climate. Downtown Cleveland’s accelerating momentum in Q3 included: Cleveland ranking as the 5th fastest growing population of workers with advanced degrees in the nation The Opening of The 9 and the Residences at 1717, sending the downtown residential population over 13,000 while maintaining over 95 percent occupancy among market rate apartments. DCA projects this population will grow to nearly18,000 by the end of 2017, 23,000 by the end of 2020 and to 25,000 by the end of 2022. http://www.downtowncleveland.com/media/228481/q3_2014_spreads-2-.pdf
January 30, 201510 yr It's here! Q4 Report. Always a fun read: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/media/232859/dca-q4_2014-market-update.pdf
January 30, 201510 yr mjarboe[/member] has jumped on the story! Downtown Cleveland apartment occupancy climbs, office supply shrinks due to conversions (photos) By Michelle Jarboe McFee, The Plain Dealer on January 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM, updated January 30, 2015 at 12:13 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Downtown Cleveland apartment occupancy ended 2014 at a near-record high, while the office market continued to constrict thanks to residential conversion projects. A report released Friday by the Downtown Cleveland Alliance showcased a pivotal shift under way in the center city, a longtime office district that is becoming a mixed-use neighborhood. Apartment makeovers of historic buildings and, to a lesser extent, hotel projects are chewing up cheap, old office space. As a result, the pool of empty downtown offices is shrinking, making the market healthier despite tepid demand from corporate tenants. And the residential push doesn't seem to be slowing. Downtown added just over 400 market-rate apartments last year, boosting supply by 7.8 percent. Renters quickly snapped up those dwellings, helping the center city end the year with a 97.8 percent occupancy rate. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/01/downtown_cleveland_apartment_o.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 4, 201510 yr 2015 Q1 report: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/media/243493/q1_2015updatefinal_spreads.pdf
May 4, 201510 yr 2015 Q1 report: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/media/243493/q1_2015updatefinal_spreads.pdf I always get excited when these are released... Thanks! BTW, I was heavily considering buying a Downtown condo recently at the Pointe at Gateway. Both units were bought with cash offers (still pending I believe) within days...like 1-3 days...of the listing. They're still listed on Zillow as "For Sale"...but they're both gone already.
May 13, 20178 yr http://www.downtowncleveland.com/news/may-2017/downtown-cleveland-alliance-releases-its-q1-2017-u Downtown Cleveland Alliance Releases its Q1 2017 Update May 10, 2017 Today, Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) released the Downtown Cleveland Market Update for the first quarter of 2017. This comprehensive overview of office, retail, hospitality and housing markets solidified this past quarter as the start of an important year in the continuation of Downtown’s growth. This is particularly true in the residential market. With the opening of the Residences at Leader in Q1 2017 and the 1,100 additional residential units that will come online this year as a result, the Downtown population is on pace to increase to 16,000 by early 2018. Other buildings with units that will come online this year include The Garfield and The Standard, that each utilized Historic Tax Credits to fund the projects. Also in Q1 2017, the central business district continued to feed off the success of 2016, while still working to improve livability, connectivity and decrease commercial vacancy. This quarter, Millennia Companies purchased Key Tower on Public Square and announced that their staff will relocate to the building. This announcement was followed by Forest City Enterprises who announced that they will keep their headquarters in Downtown and move into Key Tower, as well. The following highlights from Q1 offer a glimpse into Downtown Cleveland’s progress and momentum: + Hotel Occupancy, Average Daily Rate and Revenue Available per room all exceeded 2016 comparisons, despite the addition of 1,000 new hotel rooms since the same time last year. + Twelve (12) Downtown office locations recommitting to Downtown Cleveland. + K&D’s Residences at Leader welcomed its first wave of residents. + In March, Cuyahoga County Council approved financing for the Q Transformation project to provide updates to the arena that competes with others across the country to host concerts and shows. Cleveland City Council separately approved financing for the project in April. + The 41st Cleveland International Film Festival set record attendance by welcoming more than 106,000 visitors into Downtown Cleveland; it also announced its return to Downtown in 2018. + Downtown Cleveland Alliance hosted Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week in February that welcomed more than 500 people to the Kick-off Party at The Arcade. For additional highlights, a digital version of the Downtown Cleveland Q1 2017 Market Update is available here: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/work/resources-reports "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 11, 20177 yr http://www.downtowncleveland.com/news/august-2017/downtown-cleveland-alliance-releases-its-q2-2017-u Downtown Cleveland Alliance Releases its Q2 2017 Update August 3, 2017 Today, Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) released the Downtown Cleveland Market Update for the second quarter of 2017. This comprehensive overview of office, retail, hospitality and housing markets solidified this past quarter as the start of an important year in the continuation of Downtown’s growth. In the second quarter of 2017, Downtown Cleveland made strides to connect the collection of vibrant downtown neighborhoods to each other and the surrounding areas. The improvements to downtown transit options also helped create strong, pedestrian connections. Increasing public transit options provides direct access to the growing number of jobs in Downtown Cleveland. In Q2, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) continued to build their offerings to accommodate downtown workers and residents. These improvements are highlighted in the report. Downtown’s transportation options and other amenities allow organizations to use a downtown Cleveland office location as a recruiting tool. In Q2 2017, Robots and Pencils and NRP Group both announced that their offices would relocate to downtown Cleveland to gain access to talent and the amenities as part of the city center. Additional Q2 report highlights showcase downtown Cleveland’s progress and continued momentum: + Playhouse Square announced plans for a 34-story apartment building. + Three residential projects in the downtown area were awarded Historic Tax Credits. + Three national restaurant chains opened in downtown Cleveland. + RTA extended C Line Trolley service to the Flats East Bank area, weekdays 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Weekends 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. + Successful advocacy efforts to protect the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in the 2017-2019 state budget and to renew the City of Cleveland tax abatement program, both of which are essential tools for sustaining housing development in downtown and other city neighborhoods. For additional highlights, a digital version of the Downtown Cleveland Q2 2017 Market Update is available here: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/DCA/media/DCA_Media/Work/Reports/Downtown-Cleveland-Q2-2017-Office-Market-Update-Spreads.pdf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 11, 20177 yr ^Just skimmed the Q2 report... It looks quite interesting and positive; well laid-out 2. It contains a couple transit clunkers imho: I don't see how 57K parking spaces and cheap parking is a positive to creating a dense, walkable CBD. And I still don't see how extending the C-Line Trolley, that gets stuck and traffic and that doesn't even serve Public Square (into the Flats) is a positive while the built WFL, which can handle bigger crowds better, sits idle.
August 12, 20177 yr ^p.9 of the DCA report---hotel occupancy in 2016Q3--77%---is the same as 2016Q2? With the RNC, shouldn't Q3 be higher? Also 43% for 16Q4--i don't know why they don't show 15Q4 for an honest comparison, 43% looks pretty bleak.
April 18, 20187 yr Don't forget to join us at @TheCityClub May 10th for the State of Downtown! http://ow.ly/rKj930jvPoL Note the topic: Enhancing Mobility. In a downtown, that means emphasis on non-automotive modes especially transit, walking & biking + a joint Amtrak, Greyhound, GCRTA, AkronMETROBus, Laketran, PortageAreaRTA, SARTAonline multimodal station with $1.3 billion increase in federal rail $$. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 22, 20196 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 30, 20196 yr This could also posted in other threads. I like the DCA is trying to use social media to engage but they are doing it all wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwV0bFRUU6g This preview was in February, yet they recently posted the video. ??♂️ I don't know who runs the social media but they need to do better. These two videos are great and give a nice view of Downtown. DCA needs to up their game AND reach out and collaborate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k6z07FWx9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNMfiVLsOjU
March 30, 20196 yr /\ I agree with you on their recently uploaded Restaurant Weeks videos, however DCA has produced some of the best promotional videos on Cleveland. These examples are well executed and show off downtown's assets well. You & Downtown Cleveland (2014): Downtown Cleveland - You Are Here (2015): Downtown Cleveland - One More Time (2016): Downtown Cleveland - Just Getting Started (2017):
March 30, 20196 yr 25 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: /\ I agree with you on their recently uploaded Restaurant Weeks videos, however DCA has produced some of the best promotional videos on Cleveland. These examples are well executed and show off downtown's assets well. You & Downtown Cleveland (2014): Downtown Cleveland - You Are Here (2015): Downtown Cleveland - One More Time (2016): Downtown Cleveland - Just Getting Started (2017): I'm not denying nor belittling the quality of the DCAs content (I sub to their social media). Best produced? That's debatable. What is the purpose and use of well produced content if NOBODY sees it? Or, it's not shown to reach a target audience and cash in on max exposure/potential? Having content (product) and how it's distributed are two very different things. The fact they didn't use this properly makes people talk about the timing of the video, not the actual subject of the video. This is why I believe they should have some social media ambassadors and collaborators. This tells me that there are marketing and engagement opportunities at the DCA. Perhaps the CVB needs a dining/restaurant publicist. We're a dining destination, it's a very competitive market.
February 1, 20205 yr Downtown Cleveland Alliance pushes to renew Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District Posted: 4:31 PM, Jan 31, 2020 By: Kevin Barry LEVELAND — The Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) is urging the community to "Build Something" while working to renew the Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District (SID). Much of what keeps downtown Cleveland safe and clean is paid for by the SID, where downtown businesses pay into a program that runs initiatives like the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/downtown-cleveland-alliance-pushes-to-renew-downtown-cleveland-special-improvement-district
April 2, 20205 yr DCA - 2019 Annual Report https://www.downtowncleveland.com/getmedia/a07b8217-ab0d-4d7d-8f05-f58aec68f2d7/2019-DCA-Annual-Report Edited April 3, 20205 yr by Sapper Daddy
September 4, 20204 yr Downtown Cleveland Alliance: State of Downtown annual event will be Thursday, September 10 (next week!) at noon and will be live streamed. Register here: https://www.downtowncleveland.com/events/2020-state-of-downtown "How are downtown leaders grappling with the impact of COVID-19 and demands for greater equity and inclusion? What does the future hold for office work, urban living and events? What are city building leaders in Downtown Cleveland and around the world doing to plan for a more equitable and inclusive post-COVID-19 future? The panel will share insights, best practices, and address the challenges faced by city centers during a time of global pandemic and social injustice, here in the US and across the globe." When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 9, 20204 yr On 9/3/2020 at 9:18 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Downtown Cleveland Alliance: State of Downtown annual event will be Thursday, September 10 (next week!) at noon and will be live streamed. Register here: https://www.downtowncleveland.com/events/2020-state-of-downtown "How are downtown leaders grappling with the impact of COVID-19 and demands for greater equity and inclusion? What does the future hold for office work, urban living and events? What are city building leaders in Downtown Cleveland and around the world doing to plan for a more equitable and inclusive post-COVID-19 future? The panel will share insights, best practices, and address the challenges faced by city centers during a time of global pandemic and social injustice, here in the US and across the globe." This post is a reminder that the Downtown Cleveland Alliance: State of Downtown annual event is tomorrow. It will be live streamed. Register at link above. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
November 25, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 28, 20204 yr In that report they note downtown's population being over 18,800 -- I thought it had already hit 20,000?
November 28, 20204 yr 21 minutes ago, mas1092 said: In that report they note downtown's population being over 18,800 -- I thought it had already hit 20,000? I feel like I had heard that said before too but it never added up based on occupancy rates. Now we have enough apartments that we could get there right now but the pandemic has slowed down the actual growth down. I do think we will get there by the end of 2021.
November 29, 20204 yr 22 hours ago, mas1092 said: In that report they note downtown's population being over 18,800 -- I thought it had already hit 20,000? 22 hours ago, cle_guy90 said: I feel like I had heard that said before too but it never added up based on occupancy rates. Now we have enough apartments that we could get there right now but the pandemic has slowed down the actual growth down. I do think we will get there by the end of 2021. The way it had been characterized earlier this year was that if it hadn’t been for the pandemic, downtown was on track to hit 20k by the end of the year. I never heard anyone knowledgeable on it actually claim 20k had been achieved. That said, DCA did set a new goal of 30k by 2030. Quite frankly, I don’t think that’s an aggressive enough goal and the timeframe is too long. Maybe people should be pitching 25k by 2025. That would require having the necessary projects breaking ground in the next 2-3 years. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
November 30, 20204 yr On 11/28/2020 at 12:04 PM, cle_guy90 said: I feel like I had heard that said before too but it never added up based on occupancy rates. Now we have enough apartments that we could get there right now but the pandemic has slowed down the actual growth down. I do think we will get there by the end of 2021. Another reason to keep the jail downtown ;)
December 18, 20204 yr 21 hours ago, Sapper Daddy said: 9th and Bolivar. Build it and they will come :) Still need the financing. Hopefully the TMUD tax credit will come into play here. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 10, 20214 yr #NEW: @DowntownCLE's 2020 Annual Report just posted online. Retail, office space, & hospitality were clipped by the #COVID #pandemic. The rental market is still as expensive as it was before. On #WEWS at 6 pm, why experts like @MDeemer are optimistic. https://t.co/vfjTK8GQc2 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 10, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: #NEW: @DowntownCLE's 2020 Annual Report just posted online. Sorry to see that downtown employment numbers weren't included; maybe, with all the WFH folks, DCA can't compile a meaningful number. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 10, 20214 yr per the report "The center city's residential population kept growing, though it didn't break the 20,000 mark the alliance hoped to surpass last year. At the end of 2020, an estimated 19,645 people lived downtown, up from 18,800 at the end of 2019, Deemer said." https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/downtown-cleveland-added-residents-2020-despite-disruptions-pandemic
March 10, 20214 yr "53 businesses ATTRACTED/RETAINED" I get that retention is important, but more meaningful is 'attraction'. too often these civic groups like teamneo and downtown cle alliance bury the real number of companies attracted by saying "xxxxxx companies attracted/retained." Page 7 of: https://www.downtowncleveland.com/DCA/media/DCA_Media/2020_DCA-Annual-Report.pdf
March 11, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, Pugu said: per the report "The center city's residential population kept growing, though it didn't break the 20,000 mark the alliance hoped to surpass last year. At the end of 2020, an estimated 19,645 people lived downtown, up from 18,800 at the end of 2019, Deemer said." https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/downtown-cleveland-added-residents-2020-despite-disruptions-pandemic Did they miss the target due to early releases from County Jail because of covid? I'm joking, but I can't remember, does the DCA population number include people at the county jail? I think the census number does include them? @jonoh81may know the answer to that.
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