A vibrant waterfront district. Opening 2012. See 9.15.09 press release for updated project details.
The Flats Experience

Development Team

Making the Vision a Reality

The Flats East Bank development team, a joint venture between The Wolstein Group and Fairmount Properties, is revitalizing and redefining one of the country's most prominent urban landmarks.  The $275 million mixed-use development will integrate Class A office space, a variety of retail offerings and abundant park space to create a unique riverfront neighborhood in the heart of the city.

Flats East Development LLC
1138 W. 9th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Phone: 216-514-8700
Fax: 216-514-1484

The Wolstein Group

The Wolstein Group is led by Scott Wolstein, Chair and CEO of Developers Diversified Realty and Iris Wolstein, CEO of Heritage Development. The Wolstein family is recognized across the globe for their award-winning residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects throughout the United States.

Fairmount Properties

Fairmount Properties specializes in the development of mixed-use districts in top-tier urban and unique suburban locations, many of which have a dominant university or college presence. Fairmount's principals, Adam Fishman and Randy Ruttenberg, have a combined 45-plus years of experience in leasing, financing, constructing and managing retail, office and residential development projects throughout the United States and Europe.

This isn’t just another entertainment district – it’s a catalytic neighborhood that’s going to place this city on the map as an urban waterfront destination. Cleveland will be proud of this first-class project.  It’ll be an important part of Cleveland’s future.

Project Partners


The $522 million Flats East Bank project is the largest public-private partnership in Cleveland's history. The development team thanks the following partners for playing an integral role in the creation of the new Flats East Bank district: