UCI is the development, service, and advocacy organization 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.
UCI tells the story of University Circle through a variety of publications designed to inform visitors and keep the community updated on progress in Cleveland’s fastest growing area in the region.
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What is University Circle?
University Circle is an extraordinary cultural, medical, educational, and religious district.
Where is University Circle?
University Circle is located 4 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Interactive Map
What is UCI?
UCI is the development, service, and advocacy organization 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.
What is the economic outlook for University Circle?
$3 billion in planning or development is underway in University Circle and the district is projected to have 10,000 new jobs over the next 10 years.
Who visits?
More than 2.5 million people come to the Circle annually as workers, students, visitors, and patients.
What's in a name?
University Circle got its name from the Euclid Avenue trolley turnaround which made its turn near what is now the Children's Museum of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University.
Why is University Circle a world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture?
- University Circle is home to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, a part of the “Big 5” of American symphonic music, including Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago.
- Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital is the #1 children's hospital in the entire Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- The Cleveland Clinic was named named one of the nation’s top three hospitals and #1 heart center in U.S. News & World Report's annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey
What does UCI do for University Circle?
- UCI runs the University Circle Police Department (UCPD) which consists of 26 officers who serve under the command of Chief Timothy Peppard.
- UCI's Community Education Department promotes University Circle as the center of life-long learning by connecting the resources of world-class institutions to students of all ages and backgrounds through informal education programs.
- UCI hosts three signature events each year that draw more than 100,000 visitors to the Circle.
- In a partnership with CityWheels, UCI recently brought the first car sharing program to the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.
- UCI runs a banner program which includes the hanging of more than 400 banners throughout the Circle to enliven the streetscape and promote special events.
- UCI manages the Cleveland Cultural Collaborative
- UCI maintains, rehabilitates, and manages real estate in University Circle including apartment complexes, houses, commercial properties, and several acres of open space.
UCI photographs and renderings are for use by members of the media to support ongoing coverage of University Circle. If your organization would like to use a high-resolution version of one of the images for publication, please submit a photo request to Becky Voldrich at bvoldrich@universitycircle.org. Please note the name of the image you are requesting and your deadline. Photo gallery
E-blasts are messages delivered to your inbox whenever important University Circle information becomes available. If you are interested in receiving e-blasts, please send your contact inforomation to Becky Voldrich at bvoldrich@universitycircle.org.
David Fitz
Vice President of Public Affairs
216-707-5029
dfitz@universitycircle.org
Sheila Corrigan
Marketing and Public Relations Director
216-707-5035
scorrigan@universitycircle.org
Becky Voldrich
Marketing and Public Relations Associate
216-707-5020
bvoldrich@universitycircle.org
Zoe Brinnand
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
216-707-4659
zbrinnand@universitycircle.org
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