In 2009 Cleveland's city and civic leaders asked James Corner Field Operations to help them bring their vision for a new and vibrant Public Square to life. The vision to revitalize the city's Public Square is part of a much bigger plan revitalize the city of Cleveland.
A $50 million renovation has brought new life to the old square and its quadrants. The new Public Square is a singular public park with a modern-day design that focuses on people. The Group Plan Commission, appointed by Mayor Frank Jackson, is leading a plan to better connect the city's signature public spaces.
The new Public Square is part of an overall plan to connect catalytic developments like the Flats East Bank, Cleveland Convention Center, Global Center for Health Innovation, and the JACK Casino.