History:
Steelyard Commons, which began opening in January of 2007, is the first shopping center to be build within the city of Cleveland in decades. The site, the former LTV finishing mill, combines retail, restaurants, and recreation facilities. The design pays homage to the site's industrial background and makes use of reclaimed steel framing as well as a variety of salvaged artifacts. The $90 million shopping center is anticipated to create 1800 full-time jobs.The Stores:
Steelyard Commons features 1 million square feet of retail space. The stores open so far include:- Home Depot
- Target
- Best Buy
- Wal-Mart
- Old Navy
- Marshall's
- Petco
- Staples
The Restaurants:
Restaurants at Steelyard Commons include:- Steak and Shake
- Chipolte
- Applebee's
- Starbuck's
- IHOP
Steelyard Commons as a Park:
In addition to the retail space and restaurants, Steelyard Commons features miles of hiking and biking trails that link to the Ohio Erie Canal towpath. The site will also feature a playground, with activities for both children and adults and a stop on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is planned.Getting to Steelyard Commons:
Steelyard Commons is located at the intersection of I-71 and the Jennings Freeway, with access from the W.14th St. exits and from the W. 7th St. exit of I-490. New signs have been placed on the area highways marking the way.(Last updated 2-4-08)
