Group Plan Commission appoints Sanaa Julien to lead new Programming and Operations Department

The Group Plan Commission (GPC) announced today the appointment of Sanaa Julien to CEO of Programming and Operations, a newly created and collaborative programming and operations department.

Mandel Foundations award $2.5 million grant for transformation of Public Square

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Mandel Supporting Foundations have awarded a $2.5 million grant to the Group Plan Commission for the transformation of Public Square.

Pedestrian bridge partners announce schedule change for bridge project

Cuyahoga County, the City of Cleveland, the Group Plan Commission, the Greater Cleveland Partnership, and Destination Cleveland today announced an adjusted process and schedule for the Pedestrian Bridge project. 

Cuyahoga County announce crucial funding for Public Square transformation, enabling March 9 construction start

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish was joined by Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, and Group Plan Commission officials to announce that Cuyahoga County has agreed to issue bonds to help fund the transformation of Public Square.

Downtown Cleveland partners announce traffic and bus changes during renovation of Public Square

Downtown Cleveland partners involved in the renovation of Public Square have announced the maintenance of traffic plan that outlines changes to traffic and transit routes during construction of the square, which could begin as early as February 23.

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District commits $3 million towards the Public Square renovation project

Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Sewer District) Board of Trustees approved a $3,000,000 installment grant for the Public Square Renovation Project.

Keybank Foundation announces largest gift in its history to revitalize Public Square

The KeyBank Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $4 million grant to The Group Plan Commission for the reconstruction of Public Square. The grant adds to the momentum of a project that is critical for downtown’s redevelopment.

George Gund Foundation awards additional $5 million grant to support of ‘reinvention’ of Cleveland’s Public Square

As momentum builds for the dramatic redesign and revitalization of Cleveland’s iconic Public Square, the George Gund Foundation board of directors has approved a $5 million grant for LAND studio to support the historic effort, which is being led by the Group Plan Commission. 

Cleveland Foundation announces next Centennial Legacy Grant: Public Square

The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced the latest in a series of centennial legacy grants commemorating 100 years of impact in Greater Cleveland. 

State’s capital budget fuels momentum for link to Cleveland’s Lakefront

The Group Plan Commission expressed excitement today as a key funding link helped continue the momentum for a series of projects aimed at transforming Downtown Cleveland into a vibrant, thriving urban core.

‘Native Son’ Jeremy Paris to lead downtown transformation as Executive Director of Group Plan Commission

A Cleveland native who returned from Capitol Hill to take part in the revitalization of his hometown will shepherd efforts to connect Clevelanders by reinvigorating signature downtown public spaces and linking Lake Erie to the city’s core.