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Live in the heart of a cultural hub. From newly constructed townhomes to charming single-family homes to luxury hotels, living in University Circle has never been more appealing.
With strong anchor institutions and an abundance of arts & cultural as well as private sector businesses, University Circle is one of the largest employment drivers in the state of Ohio.
There is nowhere else in Cleveland with the density of world-class educational resources as University Circle. Preschools, grade schools, high schools, and prestigious universities call this neighborhood home.
Unlocking the Potential of the Public Realm
A Conversation with NYC's Bryant Park Corporation President Dan Biederman, moderated by UCI's Kate Borders
- Date Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time 11:30AM - 1:00PM
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The City Club of Cleveland
1317 Euclid Ave. Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115 - Learn More
Join us for conversation with Dan Biederman, moderated by UCI's Kate Borders, about unlocking the potential of our public realm.
New York's Bryant Park was established in 1847, but by the 1970s, the 9.6 acres behind the New York Public Library just a block off Times Square had become an open air drug market, with muggings there cited as the reason companies were leaving Manhattan. Enter Dan Biederman, founder of the Bryant Park Restoration Corporation. Beginning in 1980, Biederman led a series of initiatives remaking the park into a destination for visitors and residents seeking respite and recreation. After a complete restoration and reimagining programing of the space in the early 1990s, Bryant Park had become a emblem of midtown Manhattan's rebirth. Today, with cafés, a performance stage, ping pong tables, and ample tree canopy, it has become one of the most welcoming public parks in New York City.
Biederman went on to launch a private consultancy, helping government agencies, private developers, sports teams, non-profit agencies, and communities reclaim and reimagine the public realm, with self-sustaining parks and urban spaces that contribute to community and economic development. He has worked in Green Bay, Dallas, San Francisco, Nashville, El Paso, and Seattle, among dozens of other cities.
