University Circle Inc.

University Circle Inc. (UCI) is community service corporation responsible for developing, providing services to, and advocating for the University Circle neighborhood in Cleveland, OH. UCI is responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture.

They’re Doing it By:

  • Reviving Cleveland’s historic Main Street and connecting it to its local neighborhoods. As well as connecting a local business community to world-class institutions.

  • Developing modern urban living, distinctive hotels, and nationally known restaurants.

  • Creating a seamless neighborhood of active and inviting places and spaces for people of all ages to enjoy

  • Keeping the neighborhood clean, safe and attractive for more than 3 million people who visit, learn, work and live there each year.

Facts and Figures

  • Year Founded: 1957

  • President/Executive Director: Gary Hanson (Interim)

  • Anchors:

    • Case Western Reserve University

    • University Hospitals

    • 40 Education, medical, arts, cultural, religious and other nonprofits

  • Staff size: 60

  • Annual Operating Budget: $9 million

  • Funding Sources: Fees for services, philanthropic donations, endowment, real estate receipts

  • Services: Property management, design review, destination marketing, public events, real estate development, community education, 24-hour police, clean and safe services

  • Geographic Boundaries: University Circle Neighborhood