Mayor Bibb’s bold bet: Turning Cleveland’s lakefront into a destination

As Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb heads toward a second term without serious opposition, he’s doubling down on one of his biggest first-term ambitions: transforming Cleveland’s downtown waterfronts into vibrant, connected neighborhoods.

Why it matters: Waterfront cities should make them accessible, Bibb has long argued.

  • And he’s willing to stake billions on the premise, as the Browns stadium drama has seemingly been resolved.

Catch-up quick: The city began soliciting developers this summer to reimagine up to 50 acres along Lake Erie between West Third and East Ninth streets.

  • The bidding process…

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