CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bedrock has brought its multi-decade $3 billion conceptual plan to the revitalize the city’s Cuyahoga River waterfront to life in the form of a short video.
The Riverfont, which according to a spokesperson is the project’s new name as it transitions from master plan to active development, is an effort to transform the southwestern corner of downtown Cleveland. The fly-through video starts off at the top of a multi-level staircase outlined by urban landscaping and multi-level buildings.
The stairs lead to a walkway above the Cuyahoga River and shows people socializing at tables. From this walkway, there is a view of the upcoming Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, a 210,000 square-foot facility that will provide wellness services to the public and Cavs players.
There is also a view of a step-like seating area facing the river and towering over an area in the shape of a half-circle, which could be used as a stage, as Bedrock’s video shows people performing for a small crowd.
The fly-through also shows people boating, taking photos, exercising, walking their dogs, socializing and more beneath the Downtown skyline.
In July, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb proposed more than $1 billion in public subsidies toward the Bedrock project over the next 45 years. Plans for the project includes adding more parking lots, more than 1 million square feet of office, trail and entertainment space, building 2,000 new residential units, 12 acres of riverside parks, promenades and other public space.
Some work has begun, and there was a ceremonial groundbreaking on the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center earlier this month.