Reviving Our Waterfront Line

Project Purpose

This capstone project collaborates with the Cleveland City Planning Commission (CPC) on their ongoing waterfront planning initiative. This initiative aims to transform how Clevelanders access and experience their downtown waterfront, currently hindered by historical barriers.

The project focuses on the Waterfront Line, a light rail transit project connecting the riverfront and lakefront. While currently underutilized, this line has the potential to become a vital piece of a revitalized and accessible waterfront for all residents. Reviving Our Waterfront isn’t just about fixing a transportation route, it’s about creating a thriving waterfront district with the Water Front Line as its backbone. By focusing on accessibility, resilience, and equity, this vision paves the way for a more connected and equitable downtown Cleveland.

Mission

Reviving Our Waterfront Line will catalyze the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's Waterfront Line, a key piece of transit infrastructure with latent connective potential, to strengthen and accelerate the City of Cleveland's efforts to restore and transform public access to the downtown waterfront.

Goals and Objectives

Mobility Network

Increase cyclist and pedestrian access. Integrate the Waterfront Line with the wider network. Create a welcoming, safe environment for all transit riders. Expand the Waterfront Line to increase ridership.

Tourism and Local Economy

Attract and retain commercial activity. Expand retail that supports residents. Enrich and create welcoming environments for all.

Health, Public Space and Environment

Inspire exploration through public art and wayfinding. Encourage active recreation and relaxation. Promote innovative solutions to socio-ecological issues.

Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

Encourage new housing and commercial development using Transit Oriented Development tools. Support a walkable, transit-friendly built environment.

Engagement

Seek public input and support.

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