August 30, 2025

Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area

The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has been steadily working to help develop and promote the Cleveland downtown area.

The authority met on Thursday and reviewed a strategic plan that sets out projects through 2030. Those include beautification projects and making downtown Cleveland more visitor-friendly. There are plans to revive the downtown merchants’ alliance.

The group was presented with a housing development update by Tom O’Bryant, Economic Development and Planning Director for the city. O’Bryant said the first modular home for the West Jarrard Street housing project is expected to be dropped in place on the property Friday, July 11.

DDA Board Chairman Gary Adkins said, “This is exciting news. We’ve been waiting for the opportunity for the DDA to participate in new development and help with the housing; it’s actually a housing crisis with the affordability aspect of it. We’ve got new projects already coming out of the ground, and we’re looking at new development.”

The group also heard about plans to install a crosswalk near the Chick-fil-a on South Main Street, and the old Glenda’s Restaurant property is under contract, with plans for the buyer to operate a restaurant there.

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