Industrial Corridor

WIRE-Net recognizes that our manufacturing base is comprised of a series of industrial corridors. These corridors not only constitute our primary resource of industrial space, but are already home to over 1000 manufacturing companies. We recognize that any growth in this sector of our economy must take place within the built environment and will be driven primarily by the expansion and modernization of existing companies. As such, this program serves as a roadmap for WIRE-Net’s physical (re)development efforts.

Modeled after a successful program in the Chicago area, the goal of this initiative is to focus on both public and private investment opportunities to enhance existing industrial districts within Cleveland’s urban core. The program has three primary objectives:

1. Systematically improve the public infrastructure of these industrial corridors in order to: (a) provide economical, convenient and rational access; (b) establish a rational traffic pattern within these neighborhoods; (c) enhance the safety, appearance and services provided to local companies.
2. Encourage the modernization of industrial buildings to make them more externally attractive and energy efficient while ensuring harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. Also, provide physical amenities, such as attractive streetscapes, signage and gateways to strengthen each corridor’s physical identity.
3. Facilitate the development of underutilized industrial corridor properties.