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Where you can grab a beer, take a class or manage your diabetes all in one MidTown gathering space: The Wake Up for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:03 am

New Cleveland Gathering Space Offers a Hub for Community & Collaboration

Cleveland's MidTown neighborhood is experiencing a revitalization with the opening of the MidTown Collaboration Center, a new gathering space spearheaded by the Cleveland Foundation. This innovative center, built for $32 million, is designed to be a hub for art, health, education, and socialization, bringing together diverse tenants like the Cleveland Institute of Art, Case Western Reserve University, and University Hospitals.

The center is open nights and weekends, offering a variety of activities, including live music, classes, and studio rentals. The goal is to foster collaboration and community engagement, with the first floor designed to feel like a welcoming living room. The project is part of an eight-building development planned on 10.5 acres between downtown and University Circle. Future plans include a parking garage and a public park, with potential for commercial and residential buildings.

This news article also covers other local news, including a Guardians baseball win, Ohio politics, and local crime.

Keywords: MidTown Collaboration Center, Cleveland, gathering space, Cleveland Foundation, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, community, revitalization, art, health, education, socialization, live music, classes, studio rentals, development, Ohio news, local news.

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