Playhouse Square By Andrew Pasco Larry Jones Alejandro

Playhouse Square By: Andrew Pasco Larry Jones Alejandro Sanchez Justin Rentz Heather O’Brien

History Established in 1922 Original 5 Venues: State Hanna Allen Connor Palace Ohio 1968 -1969 all but Hanna were boarded up 1970 s historic venues were reopened and restored 2009 they funded the bussing of 60, 000+ students to shows

Visiting this makes me want to go to a show sometime! -Andrew There is a lot of homeless people and that probably takes away from business. -Heather This seems like a great place for families to visit while they are in Cleveland. -Larry Visiting Site st 'I m ju I so here et g don’t d fine ave e l s t Le air is h y m ng getti up ed mess : / With my CSU discount I will be able to go to more shows! -Alejandro Harambe Th i is s Pla so big ce ! This reminds me a lot of Broadway in New York City. Also Times Square. -Justin

How can partnerships between businesses and nonprofits benefit communities? In Cleveland, a Model of Economic Viability in the Arts: Playhouse Square is in better business model than their counterparts around the country Because of their “unique business model in downtown Cleveland”: Nonprofit and Corporation business model Nonprofit: renovating theatres and managing all theatres, even the original 5 Became “local development corporation” owning 1. 6 million+ sq ft of office and retail space 1 million sq. ft. of real-estate 2/3 s of Playhouse Square support performing arts; 1/3 s is invested back into real-estate

Affects on the Cleveland Area Keeps the community clean and inviting Attracts other businesses example: hotels, restaurants, offices, et. Brings in people worldwide (more than 1 million people per year) $43 million from performing arts alone contribute to the local economics Based on 2004 CSU study

Differing Perspectives Most opinions found are positive Has a 4. 5 rating on Trip. Advisor and Yelp Article: “In Cleveland, a Model of Economic Viability in the Arts” by Joel Henning is overall very positive on the Playhouse Square

Our Opinion Huge part of Cleveland Keeps the city and the surrounding communities busy Gets new plays year round to keep people coming Always improving and changing to better the community

Works Cited Henning, Joel. "In Cleveland, a Model of Economic Viability in the Arts. " The Wall Street Journal (2011): n. pag. Web. Playhouse. Square. " Playhouse. Square. N. p. , n. d. Web. 15 Nov. 2016.