East 185th Street RFP

November 3, 2026

The Cuyahoga Land Bank, in partnership with the cities of Cleveland and Euclid, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the East 185th Street Commercial Corridor. This area is home to many local businesses and community institutions, including Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital, and the LaSalle Theater. The site has immediate access to a newly renovated bus stop for the #39 bus, which runs between Willowick and Downtown Cleveland at peak rush hours, and the #37 bus.

Recent improvements to streets, sidewalks, utilities, and public spaces make this corridor an attractive opportunity for new mixed-use development. Additionally, at least ten new market-rate homes are being delivered under phased construction nearby. Reserve Care invested $25 million earlier this year to build a new 50,000 square foot inpatient facility and community center just north of the site. These are just a few of the recent developments within the site’s immediate vicinity that a new project can leverage.

This RFP highlights two developable sites totaling 2.66 acres, all owned by the Cuyahoga Land Bank:

Site 1: City of Cleveland (between Canterbury and Rosecliff Roads) 4 parcels, 1.28 acres
Site 2: City of Euclid (between Naumann and Pasnow Avenues) 5 parcels, 1.38 acres

The partners’ development priorities are as follows:

  1. A ground floor that includes retail, restaurants, community services, or other uses that contribute to street-level activity;
  2. Design that complements the scale and character of existing structures on the corridor – blank facades and auto-oriented design are discouraged;
  3. Proposals that benefit nearby residents, support local businesses, and offer affordable, community-oriented uses; and
  4. High-quality architecture that contributes to the corridor’s vibrancy.

CLICK HERE to view the full RFP with detailed information on zoning, neighborhood assets, nearby investments, development priorities, and submission requirements.

Direct any questions to:
Cuyahoga Land Bank
Kim Steigerwald
RFP Administrator / Redevelopment Advisor
Email: steigerwald@cuyahogalandbank.org