The Return of the Comeback City

Darvio E. Morrow, Yahoo! Contributor Network


We've all heard the story. Cleveland, Ohio, like many other Rust Belt cities, has struggled mightily in the aftermath of the demise of heavy manufacturing. For those not paying attention, Cleveland would seem to be a doomed city destined for a continual decline. But this is not the case. Right now, the city of Cleveland is undergoing a dramatic transformation, the likes of which America hasn't seen since the rebirth of New York City in the early 1990s. Currently there is over $6 billion in new developments taking place in the core city, with more on the way. Companies are moving in or moving back to Cleveland. The city's downtown has more residents than any other downtown in Ohio. If you're here or you're paying attention, you know something big is taking place in Cleveland. You can feel it. But for those of you that are not here or have not heard, here is a list of the biggest or most impactful developments and economic happenings taking place in the Comeback City.

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