Five minutes from downtown Cleveland, and located on a high bluff with spectacular views of the city and ridges over the Cuyahoga River, the historic Tremont neighborhood has been home to Civil War encampments, Cleveland's first university and public art gallery, a "millionaire's row" of 19th century mansions and streets of humble worker's cottages, numerous historic churches and ethnic social halls, and today's diverse mix of artists, families, downtown urbanites and working folks. A "small town in a big city," trendy shops, galleries and restaurants can be found along Professor Street and around Lincoln Park, the historic neighborhood center.

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS:

• Population: 8,089
• Households: 3,949
  % owned = 32.04%
  % rented = 67.96%
• Average Household Income: $24,086
  note: many older residents live on fixed incomes of $15,000 or less, but many newer residents average from $50,000 - $70,000 and up.

ADDITIONAL IN DEPTH REPORTS from REDIS (Regional Economic Development Information System)

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AREA ASSETS:

• Location: Literally minutes from anywhere in Greater Cleveland. I-90 from downtown connects directly to W. 14th Street, the main artery of the neighborhood. Also accessed by I-490, 1-480 east and west, I-71, I-77, and I-176 Jennings Freeway.
• Public Transportation: On the RTA 81 and 84 bus lines, also serviced by the 807 Community Circulator. Near the Ohio City Rapid Station, light rail service to downtown and Hopkins Airport.
• New housing developments with prices ranging from $140,000 to $300,000.
• Home to more than 20 historic churches (the highest concentration in the city), many undergoing major reinvestment; numerous renovated Victorian homes and worker's cottages.
• New and exciting galleries (ten); more than 14 restaurants and food services; 14 bars; seven clothing, accessories and household goods stores; four corner markets; and many services

• Lincoln Park, featuring a gazebo, walkways, picnic shelter, playground and Lincoln Park Pool.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS:

• Greengrocer
• Women's shoes

OTHER AREA FEATURES:

• Tremont West Development Corporation which hosts Re$tore Cleveland Tremont.
• Established community events such as the Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival in September and the Tremont ArtWalks, held the second Friday of the month year 'round.
• Minutes away from the West Side Market in Ohio City and the attractions of the Flats.
• Social service agencies such as Merrick House, Matt Talbot Inn and Tremont Opportunity Center.
• Recently commissioned parking, streetscape and marketing studies.
• Large number of active block clubs that meet on a regular basis.
• Kiwanis International

For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Tremont West Development Corporation
2406 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Phone: (216) 575-0920
Contact: Michelle Davis
E-mail: michelledavis@twdc.org
www.restoretremont.com
www.tremontwestdevelopment.org

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