October 2017 . k' 4? .3- Health Care Capital $th A Attacking Poverty Digital Backbone HEADUHAHTEHS Sustainable Lifestyle p. 32 Failproof Microgrid 5 CULTURALAND 11x: UENTEV ES RAID COMMUNITY FIT inaant?vas A magma, Easy ta Sat and mime Tina?! ta; me anti Amenity-Rich 3.5 B??i?an l?arktama Amuwj 5 U, . 5i: a? a More than $3.5 billion in financial incent?vas from the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, JobsOhio and the State of Ohio 000002 A higi?f educated, diverse workforce, with skilled workers growing at one of the fastest rates of any metropolitan area in the nation One of the fastest, most connected and secure business?centric fiber networks in the United States, offering download speeds of up to 1-gigabit per second One of the most attractive cost of living and cost of doing business profiles among metropolitan areas in the United States Unparalleled health care and medical capabilities and institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, the MetroHealth System. Case Western Reserve University's School of 3, Medicine, and the Global Center 000%003f0r Health Innovation Metro-area commute time of just 23.1 minutes and extensive downtown traiisportation assets, including air, rail, bus, car, bicycle and walkability SPECIAL FEATURES 7 Microgrid Will Provide 99.99995 Reliability and Energy Security With Clean Energy 21 Creating Amazon University 27 Innovating for Our Future Piease consuit the A .90er for additionai detaiis streams pp on each topic and for supporting documents. To access a digital version of this proposal with added features, go to a GBMPELLIHE CASE FOR {?12 000004 The Future Home of Amazon H02: Thriving Downtown that Celebrates Its Uniqueness and Embraces Amazon A Serious Commitment to Your Success invented Here, Made Here, Sold Everywhere A City of'Choice and Choices and readiness for what comes next. 50 what's our story? It's a combination of factors, driven forward by many of the critical elements you?ll see included in the RFP response. At its core is tremendous investment and development throughout our city and neighborhoods, to the tune of $8 billion in downtown alone in the last 10 years, and $33 billion throughout Northeast Ohio just since 2009. By any number of metrics, Cleveland is a city with formidable momentum. We are a community where companies, organizations and individuals thrive, and a national model for public-private partnership that has demonstrated the ability time and again to tackle major initiatives and be agile and move with velocity when we see significant opportunity. There are many areas where we authentically shine and distinguish ourselves from the rest: . Health care -We?re the medical capital of the United States, home of the Cleveland Clinic, the Global Center for Health Innovation and many other world-class health care institutions and innovation hubs, with more than 230,000 employed in the health care industry here in Cuyahoga County alone. - Solutions Only in Cleveland, the UnifyProject is leveraging the power of big data to create a sustainable investment system that will redefine health and drive solutions to poverty. - Innovation - 22 Fortune 3000 companies call our community home, NASA has a major presence here, and we were among the first US. cities to invest in a iOO-gigabit digital backbone. here's authentic momentum here, rooted in a great and storied history, and ignited by recent major developments that have accelerated our growth, provided new opportunities to our citizens and created a sense of confidence 0 Livability - Cleveland?s combination of cultural, physical and recreational amenities (such as the nation?s second-largest performing arts center, a northern border that is the world?s largest freshwater resource, and the nation?s largest metropark system), married with our affordability, easy access and extraordinary diversity among our people, make this a place that people want to call home. And that they don't want to leave: - Resilience If the power (electric, heat, cooling, internet) goes down elsewhere in the country clue to a natural disaster, cyber strike or physical attack, Amazon will still be fully operating in Cleveland, thanks to the nation's only district-wide microgrid, supplemented by a secure facility 2,000 feet underground. Cleveland is ascending. Cleveland is a growth stock. Cleveland is a champion. Cleveland has swagger. Cleveland is authentic. And, at the center of our city, we?ve been saving the best place for the right partner. We believe that's you. Come see our authenticity and our strength, our people and our character, our assets and our ability to help you accelerate. Cleveland would love to welcome Amazon, and together create a vibrant, thriving and exciting future. 47m~l$wslx Armand Budish County Executive, Cuyahoga County Frank G. Jackson Mayor, City of Cleveland 000005 .1 I n1 a . N: 21rises-minim. 1 at Publish-a The expanded site continues to build around the region's transit hub and connects to the core site eitl by a short walk or our city's Healthline, a nationally renowned bus-rapid-transit line on Euclid Avenue. Amazon will expand onto properties overlooking the Cuyahoga River and into iconic buildings that qualify for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit and Federal Historic Tax Credit. 000007 THAT BELEBHATES ITS EMBHABES HQZ will capitalize on a downtown that is far more than Ohio?s largest central business district. It is a rapidly growing neighborhood that will reach 20,000 residents by the end of 2020, providing the diverse, welcoming, walkable and amenity?rich environment that to day?s highly skilled workers demand. - - H02 becomes part of the historic Post Office Plaza and Terminal Tower complex located in the heart of downtown I Public transit hub located in initial build-out . 2 million workers within a 45-minute commute of downtown - 95.000 downtown workers and 15.000 downtown residents. more than any Ohio central business district $8 billion in dovirnt'own investment from 2010 to 2017 4.900 hotel rooms added since 2010 - 20,000 hotel rooms within an hour's drive of downtown 5 part of the initial build-out, HQZ will become part of the historic Post Office Plaza and Terminal Tower Of?ce Complex, the iconic center of our burgeoning downtown. Completed in 1930, its grandeur has been restored as it presides over Cleveland?s resurgence. The Terminal Tower, pictured at right, is our mass transit hub as well as a terminus for the Healthline, which links the city core to University Circle, the home of globally renowned Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Museum-oi Art and the Cleveland Orchestra. After a historic 2016 hosting the Republican National Convention, the World Series, the NBA Finals and more than 1 million people gathering to celebrate the Cavaliers' first NBA championship our downtown continues its $8 billion development boom. We added 1,000 apartments to the market in 2017, with another 3,300 projected over the next three years. Major employers like Key Bank, Sherwin~Williams, Medical of Ohio, Ernst Young, Quicken Loans and IBM continue to grow, invest and add jobs in downtown Cleveland. No wonder the national and international media lauded downtown Cleveland as a city on the rise. Transforming Our City Our city is reinventing itself from the inside out, presenting Amazon with a rare opportunity to join a business community and public sector renowned for their collaboration. Our private and public sectors work together to complete major projects, including the Huntington Convention Center, Global Center for Health innovation and Flats East Bank riverfront development. We are improving our school system through the collaborative Cleveland Plan, where business, community, education and philanthropic leaders are working together to improve our public and charter schools. While the initial build-out of HQZ will immediately bring Amazon into the downtown Cleveland community, the full build-out will continue to integrate Amazon with our city and the transformative projects that are Sprouting throughout the city core. The collaborations are fueling continued large-scale catalytic investments in our central business district including the $140 million renovation of Quicken Loans Arena; nuCLEus, a $400 million mixed-use development adjacent to Quicken Loans Area; Phase ill of the $500 million Flats East Bank riverfront development; the $55 million Beacon Tower, a 20-story apartment tower on historic Euclid Avenue; and a $135 million, 30+ story apartment tower in the Playhouse Square theater mom I . - . I . ., ?Minna-1m .il'l a ?21151; Cleveland's ability to embrace its heritage while attracting new investments from local and national interests has led to an impressive combination of urban vitality. commercial resurgence and high quality of life. HQZ would be at the heart of our city and Amazon employees would immediately feel right at home. Enjoying Our Creative Culture Cleveland?s quality of life is enriched by our robust arts and culture assets and downtown is in the heart of it all. Playhouse Square is home to the second- largest performing arts center in the United States, the Tony Award?winning Cleveland Playhouse, the Cleveland State University School of Performing Arts, and IdeaStream, a unique collaboration between Cleveland NPR and PBS affiliates. It will also be the future home of Cleveland State University's new film school, the first of its kind in Ohio, and is just a few blocks away from the new proposed home of Amazon University (see Higher Education and Partnerships section for more information). Microgrid Will Provide 99.999% Reliability Ene Secu 't With Cl Ener Linking Our Neighborhoods and Waterfront an rgy ean gy Cleveland plans to provide a clean, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable microgrid to Amazon's H02. Our microgrid will be based upon a localized utility infrastructure that uses distributed generation, a large combined heat and power (CH P) facility, and wind and solar energy. Cleveland's microgrid will provide cost-effective energy security and 99.999% reliability. The city's development and heritage are inextricably linked to Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River, and H025 Amazon Village and additional deveIOpment opportunities make optimum use of ourwaterfront. The views of our lake and winding river are among the most picturesque on the nation's north coast. A rich base of restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels and housing has Sprouted along the waterfront, with billions of additional investment to come. The Flats East Bank is a $500 million mixed-use riverfront development that includes over 240 apartments and numeorus restaurants and entertainment venues. Cleveland Public Power, our local municipal electric distribution utility, has capacity for underground line extension. District energy provider Cleveland Thermal has lost converted its coal-fired power facility to natural gas and will have the capacity to produce 50 MW of clean electricity through a CHP plant it is building downtown. Cleveland's access to inexpensive natural gas from the Utica and Marcellus Shale formations allows for long-term, cost?effective power generation. Ultimately, the microgrid will complement and be able to call upon the unique Lake Erie Offshore Wind project for power. Our city core is surrounded by historic, walkable neighborhoods within a short bicycle, bus or rapid transit ride of downtown employers. These architecturally and culturally rich neighborhoods embrace the city's immigrant heritage by attracting a new diverse generation of young, skilled workers. Burgeoning neighborhoods like AsiaTown, Detroit-Shoreway, Ohio City and Tremont are within walking or bicycling distance of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. In addition, a series of bicycle trails and waterfront ., parks connect the Amazon site to Edgewater Beach, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the neighborhoods. Building Networks and Connectivity Through a partnership among city and county government, local universities, foundations and power companies, we are excited to be able to provide Amazon with the ability to disconnect from a regional power grid in times of energy disruption and remain connected to an "island" mode of energy, which will greatly enhance the energy security of Amazon's entire operation. In 2015, Cleveland became the first city in the US. with a commercially available loo-gigabit fiber network. This fiber network offers businesses download Speeds of up to ?l-gigabit per second. Additional recent network advancements include a $325 million upgrade to communications networks, 165 LTE upgrades to cell sites, eight Outdoor Distributed Antenna System projects to improve street-level mobile coverage and capacity, and Voice-Over-LTE, which allows for higher~quality calls, video calling and enhanced messaging services. The initial build~out is served 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by energy utilities, Cleveland Public Power and First Energy, which deliver reliability and sustainable solutions. 000009 HEALTH BARE The Cleveland Clinic, along with University Hospitals and the MetroHealth System, anchors one of the world's most respected communities for health care delivery and innovation. . mwmw?i . in Ii ll SEHIIJIJS SUBBESS AS a powerful Sign of our State? and community-?dde commitment to Amazon, the State of Ohio, obsOhio, City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are offering an incentive and resource support package of more than $3.5 billion in program funds, grants and tax incentives. The structure of the incentive package provides maximum ?exibility for Amazon to help build, hire and establish athriving HQ operation in Cleveland, Ohio. Our package is targeted at driving ef?ciencies and lowering the capital expenditures and operating costs for HQ2. by Ohio? Discoveries are seeds of innovation that grow into further opportunity. Cultivated by its dedicated, loyal and resourceful people, the spirit of discovery is alive in Ohio. invention, innovation and state-of-the? art initiatives are foundational elements of Ohio and every business and that calls Ohio home, and Cleveland is known as the City of innovation and industry. This is why the State of Ohio, JobsOhio, the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County have all committed to providing unprecedented incentives to encourage and support Amazon's venture here, ranging from job attraction efforts to facility costs and transportation improvements to expenditures. This partnership is unique in that it includes the public sector at the state, county and city levels, as well as JobsOhio, a private, nonpro?t corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. 0 Program funds of up to $1.55 billion Our total incentive package of more than $3.5 billion is based on the creation of 40,600 jobs with from the State of Ohio and JobsOhio $4.06 billion in created payroll and $4.6 billion in fixed asset investment by December 31, 2028. - Direct incentives of up to $803 million Program un 5 $250 million from the City of Cleveland Talent Acquisition Services: $50 million Strategic success increasingly depends on competitive advantage in talent markets. Amazon is an - Direct incentives of to $646 million . employer of chorce nationally, and Will certainly be such In the state of Ohio. Each of the talent . . . . . . . . . . rom oga ounty elements outlined In the Appendix Incorporates the competitive advantage into the desrgn, With . Direct incentives of up to $325 million the expectation of drawing candidates nationally and from across Ohio. JobsOhio is offering up to from other loan government jurisdictions $50 million in funds. Amazon has the flexibility to apply talent's available options as it chooses, over a three-year service delivery period. I Additional $200 million from Cuyahoga County for 'microgtid 000011 -na Emma?. .s. n? z?m- .u-ul?n?lh?Program Funding: $200 million JobsOhio is offering up to $200 million in program funds to provide Amazon ultimate flexibility in addressing areas of potential risk and increasing speed to market. Amazon can apply the funds to any of the following options based on preference. Each of the programs is reimbursement-based and has already been approved by the JobsOhio Board of Directors. Reimbursement must be requested before December 31, 2025. JobsOhio Economic Development Grant (JOG): Focuses on assisting Amazon with the project's fixed asset investments by providing flexible, up-front capital. Eligible uses include building, land and infrastructure. JobsOhio Corporate Relocation Grant: Includes funds offered to Amazon to pay for employee relocation to the selected site. Eligible uses of funds include moving services, airfare and mileage, and short-term hotel. JobsOhio Research and Development Grant: Fosters the development and commercialization of emerging technologies and products. Eligible uses include engineering services, supplies, research and development payroll, and machinery and equipment. JobsOhio Revitalization (JORG) Grant: Helps address the additional cost burden of selecting and rebuilding underutilized or vacant properties. Eligible uses include demolition, building renovation, site preparation, infrastructure, asbestos and lead?based paint abatement, environmental testing and remediation,- and lab fees. -mum .. . ?u State of Ohio Incentives: $1.01 billion $1.35 billion The State of Ohio is offering up to $960 million for the company's initial ramp-up of 23,200 new positions by December 31, 2025, and up to $1.01 billion in program funds with the package's full potential value estimated up to $1.35 billion for the full ramp-up of 40,600 new positions over 15 years. Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC): Ohio's competitive advantage, JCTC is a performance-based incentive that would reimburse Amazon annually at 3.402% of created Ohio payroll for a term of 15 years, estimated at $960 million. JCTC's value is first applied to the company's Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) and any remaining balance is awarded in the form of a check to the company. The credit is uncapped, increasing in value as the company generates additional eligible Ohio payroll. if Amazon were to create 40,600 positions and $4.06 billion in payroll by year 10, the credit could produce an estimated total value of $1.35 billion. Public approval by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA), which meets is required prior to the credit beginning on January 1, 2019. Roadwork Development (629) Grant: Provides up to $25 million over five years for public roadway improvements, including engineering and design costs. The grant funds up to 75% of eligible project costs. Public approval by the State Controlling Board, which meets is required. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Funding: Offers up to $25 million to support Amazon's transportation requirements. Project funding is specific to infrastructure needs. The offer of funds 000012 does not require further approval or legislative action. City of Cleveland incentives: $698.7 million $803.6 million The City of Cleveland will offer Amazon an incentive package with an estimated total base value of up to $803,643,612. The incentive is performance-based and will increase in value as Amazon's job creation and capital investment in Cleveland exceed initial estimates. Direct incentive: - 50% Wage Tax Credit for 15 years $489.4 million Cleveland income Tax Credit: The City of Cleveland will provide a refundable income tax credit of 50% of the income taxes paid by Amazon employees to the City of Cleveland. This tax credit is valued at 1.25% of the created Cleveland payroll for a term of 15 years. Based on the estimates provided to the City, the City estimates that the incentive is valued at $489,375,000. This incentive is not capped and may increase if the total payroll increases over the term. Direct incentive: Tax increment Financing RebateProgram $209.3 million $314.2 million Property Tax Rebate: The City of Cleveland will utilize its municipal authority to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program that will provide Amazon with an annual rebate of all local overlapping subdivisions, non-school property tax payments for a period of 30 years from construction of the estimated capital improvements. in 2017, the non-school share is approximately 3,9399%. These funds will be distributed to Amazon or any designee and will be used for purposes designated by Amazon towards the costs ofAmazon's location in Cleveland. COMPELUHG BASE FOR AMAZBR H02 000013 Based on building requirements provided, the City estimates the total value of the incentive to be at minimum $652.4 million (at construction costs) up to a maximum of more than $986.8 million (at construction costs). Utilizing these estimates, the City's direct investment of program funds over the 30-yearterm is at minimum $209.3 million and up to $314.2 million. In addition to the City of Cleveland, the utilization of the program will generate local, multi~jurisdictional support of the balance of property tax rebate forAmazon ranging from $448.0 million to $622.5 million over a 30-year term. The other local jurisdictions supporting the TIF include but are not limited to: Cuyahoga County (see details below), the Port of Cleveland, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Community College. Cuyahoga County Incentives: $530.8 million $646.4 million Cuyahoga County will offer Amazon an incentive package with an estimated total base value of up to $646,437,840. The incentive is performance-based and could increase in value as Amazon's investment in Cleveland exceeds initial estimates. Cuyahoga County will also provide an additional investment of $200 million for supporting infrastructure assets for the H02 operations. Direct incentive: 100% of Sales Tax increment for 20 years $300 million Cuyahoga County will provide a monetary incentive based on 100% of the additional Cuyahoga County sales tax revenue expected to be received over a 20-year period due to the project. The incremental revenue is estimated at $300 million, based on Amazon adding the acres designated a forA?mazon University number ofjobs projected 'at its new headquarters over 10 years with standard economic modeling of multiplier effects. This additional sales tax revenue will be provided to the company to build/renovate headquarter sites or for other incentives of its choice, to include: CapitaUReal Estate Expense: Costs to build andlor renovate headquarters buildings. Relocation/Housing Offsets: One-time payments to new headquarters-employees moving to Greater Cleveland to cover their moving and temporary?housing costs. and Mobility: Payments for free, dedicated circulating trolley service among the downtown buildings, with water~taxi service added as the site expands across the Cuyahoga River. Could include other street improvements, public transit investments or parking. Air Connectivity Incentive: Subsidy for headquarters- employee airfare from Seattle to/from Cleveland until the number of new trips induces major airlines to add nonstop flights. Sustainability: Payment for sustainability initiatives linked to the company's headquarters. Direct incentive: Tax Increment Financing Program $230.8 million $346.4 million 0? Property Tax Rebate: As outlined herein the City of Cleveland will utilize its municipal authority to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program Based on the estimated building requirements provided, the County estimates the value of its direct incentive to be a minimum $230.8 million up to $346.4 million. Additional investment: Downtown Cleveland Microgrid $200 million Cuyahoga County will build a highly resilient and reliable microgrid covering the entire Cleveland central business district where Amazon facilities will be located. The microgrid will provide reliable and We are a city. region and state proven to Kgazgn come together to offer companies such HQZ as Amazon substantial opportunities to reduce their capital andoperational costs, drive ef?ciencies and economies of scale, and grow profitably. continuous electrical power and internet service. Cuyahoga County's cost to finance the microgrid, through bonding of future sales tax receipts beginning in 2028, is estimated at $200 million. Other Local Jurisdictions incentives: $217.2 million $326.1 million Based on building requirements described herein, the value of the balance program incentives generated from other local government jurisdictions in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County is estimated to range from $217.2 million to $326.1 million over the 30-year term. Direct Investment: Cleveland State University Land Commitment Cleveland State will provide 10 acres of land on its campus for the construction ofAmazon University. The Amazon University site is a 10-minute walk from Amazon H02 with accessibility to bus, bus rapid transit and trolley services. Amazon University will be served by Mayor Frank .G. Jackson's Higher Education Compact. The Higher Education Compact is unique to Cleveland and will vastly multiply the educational resources that any single university can provide. Public, Private and Philanthropic Partnerships Amazon will also benefit from the strength and longevity of Cleveland?s publicuprivate partnerships. For decades, these partnerships have been the genesis that delivered the transformational assets and investments that have accelerated Cleveland's global renaissance. Cleveland?s philanthropic community invests millions of dollars annually in capital, education and workforce initiatives. The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), our business chamber of commerce and economic development organization, provides advocacy leadership and private-sector financing for key critical initiatives throughout the community. Together, these organizations and other community partners will continue to invest in complementary real estate development projects and other initiatives that will support Amazon?s HQZ. Ci 000014 lull I.- H. eemm?gm?m? . w. WE .10Ivv'.. 7. . . . I In downtown Cleveland and along Ohio's ERIE a north coast, 70 public beaches are a spectacular BEABHES way to experience Lake Erie, the nth?largest lake in the world. wmwv?ww. . . . . E, ll THAT Cleveland is the fourth?largest headquarters and professional services cluster among the nation?s top 20 metropolitan areas and is home to 22 Fortune 1000 headquarters. Here, Amazon will ?nd the ideal combination of a talented labor force, competitive business costs and a growing and diverse population. We are a city and a region of hard workers and big thinkers who have unlimited and unmatched potential. ith more than 2 million workers within a 45?minute drive of downtown, Cleveland leverages its proximity to other major metro areas (Akron, Canton, Youngstown) through its unique ability to attract labor from a broader than normal geography. Each day, Cleveland draws more than 200,000 workers from . Easiest commutes of any metro area outside of Cuyahoga County, in part due to stress-free commuting. The average commute time in Cleveland is just 23.1 minutes, and our city ranks as one of the least congested in the nation, beating out cities such as Denver, Detroit, Nashville and Pittsburgh, as well as all of the major coastal cities.This access has contributed to headquarters and professional services growth of 18%, with more than 200,000 new workers, over the past 15 years. . Salary of $100,000 generates more spending minor in Cleveland than nearly every other metro area over 1 million people I Seventh in nation for 25- to Attracting a Diverse, Talent POOI 44-year~old workforce With Fueling Cleveland?s professional services economy is its ability to attract highly educated, diverse advanced degrees talent. Out of the top 40 metropolitan areas, our region ranks sixth for the percentage of immigrants holding advanced degrees, putting us ahead of Boston. Overall, we rank, 1 1th in the percentage of our workforce with advanced degrees. Our young adult workforce is particularly highly educated: 19.9% have an advanced degree, ranking us seventh in the country. The trajectory of Cleveland?s highly educated workforce is also on the rise: From 2000 to 2016, the percentage of the labor pool with an advanced degree went from 10.5% to 17.5%. This ranked as the sixth-largest percentage-point increase in the concentration of skilled workers in the top 40 metropolitan areas since 2000. 000017 atenamrmammarm highest growth in skilled workers .21 L?rdeet Percerlla-?e 601m 831:! 111 with Advanced Degree. Top 40 Metres MIPS, 26002016 aura zone came San Jose. CA 26.0% 16.1 ?In 9.9% Seattle 19.0% 10.8% 6.1% Jacksonville, FL 7.2% 7.6% Boston 26.9% 19.5% 7.4% Washington. 00 29.1% 21.6% 7.3% :42 ?game; 1?7. :15. Charlotte St. Louis 16.5% 9.9% 6.6% Atlanta 17.0% 10.4% 6.6% 1111603399? 171??" . 19:99.3. .553" Percenlage of Labor Pool Aged 2510 44 1 with Advanced Degree 30.0% Sam CurmPopula?m$mx 2016 r" 25.0%? 200%? 15090?? 10.0%? 5?3 =35? 262653 ?Esz& :3 ?em?-?zg 1? 56 :22 ?g 5 3531 liraumauliimm - - I I mm. Lahor?oroeandt?rgs ?munv' ?wing ., l-ili ?vgwu'?nu if? What's $100,000 Worth In Largest U.S. Metros? Sourw?egfmal Price may sewers Cincinnati Birmingham .- Cleveland .L -. a" SLLouls Louisville Memphis Oklahoma City Columbus. OH Indianapolis Charlolle Kansas City Grand Rapids Wile San Benefitting From an Attractive Wage Cost Structure Pliisbtl . . . . New?rle?ts The ability to attract talent is not the only compelling workforce-related draw for :gmm? Cleveland. Labor costs in the region are also significantly lower than most other Wm: major metropolitan markets. 0f the top 40 metropolitan markets in the country, ?Mail?s: Cleveland's average salary of $62,700 is nearly $12,000 less than the group's Finn-era average with salaries speci?cally in headquarters operations 11% less nommi. N'l' on average. Orlando 3 4: mm: Cleveland's lower-than-average cost structure means everyone's dollars are more mm valuable here than in most other major markets. The average projected salary 58mg: of $100,000 forAmazon's second headquarters will go further in the Cleveland was: metropolitan area than in nearly every metropolitan area over 1 million people. mam When considering regional cost differences, a $100,000 salary in Cleveland stretches WEE: to $1 1 1,483, compared with approximately $80,600 in San Jose, $82,000 in STE: New York and $91,400 in Seattle. In all, Amazon?s wage structure will translate to mm; a greater spending power for employees, and with that a greater quality of life. This ?Whig? greater quality of life, in turn, continues to fuel the talent flows into Cleveland. am :2 Baltimore Seattle . . - - Boston Building the Talent Pipeline San Diego Wham)?; Given the size of Amazon's expansion, no market in the country will be able to Salami: sufficiently serve all of Amazon?s needs on Day 1. This makes a robust pipeline of Wise I i emerging and future talent an essential component in the firm's value proposition. so sedan section when $120,000 . To answer that need, Cleveland has anextensrve higher education pipeline, .. . . . over 300,000 students enrolled in regional colleges and universities per year, Cities that are affordable be a draw. The average projected saw of $100 000W Amm? second headquarters and nearly 30,000 bachelor?s or higher degrees and 13,000 associate?s degrees will go funher in the Cjevejand ?jammy-[ran area than nearly awarded. Looking out to within 200 miles of Cleveland, those numbers every metropolitan area over 1 million people. swell: Colleges within this radius conferred almost 70,000 graduate degrees, Berta aana as 154,000 bachelor degrees and 73,000 associate degrees. (Interestingly, a quick scan of Linkedln suggests that nearly 3,600 current Amazon employees received their education within this radius of Cleveland.) In ?elds especially relevant to Amazon (IT, Business Management, Engineering and Legal), there are approximately ?12,000 total graduates annually in Northeast Ohio. Additionally, more than 11,000 international students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in Northeast Ohio. This is 5.7% of total student enrollment, compared to just 4.8% nationally, a testament to the region's commitment to a global and diverse talent pool. I Amazon is an ?employer of choice" nationally and certainly will be in Cleveland. In support of that recognition, iobsOhio Talent Acquisition Services (TAS) is offering flexible funds totaling $50 million that may be applied to the following types of talent pipeline programs: establishment of national recruiting hubs, travel vouchers for national candidates, expansion of Ohio recruitment staff, increase in recruiting advertising, execution of statewide, Amazon-specific career events, development of the Amazon Career Connettor App, and other recruiting'and workforce develooment programs. Funds will also extend to proactive and creative efforts to tap our area's rich educational resources to help "grow" a future Amazon workforce. This will include a strong focus on academic programs in areas vital to Amazon, such as expanding Early College High Schools focused on STEM curriculum and creating Amazon University, as highlighted in the section on Higher Education and Partnerships. In addition, Cleveland's talented labor force, competitiire business costs, and a groiiving, educated and diverse population are a unique combination of assets that can drive business success from Day 1 and for the long term. we propose to develop a program called Pathway to Amazon that will build an educational pipeline starting in select schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Beginning in eighth grade, students will be able to apply for acceptance into the program. Students will take intensive math and science courses with the opportunity to pursue dual enrollment and early college in the 10th grade. During school breaks and summers, Pathway to Amazon students will have opportunities to visit a variety of technology ?rms in our area. Cleveland Rising Cleveland is experiencing a renaissance unlike many other markets in the country, yet still has the capacity to absorb the day-to-day needs of an opportunity of this scale. This revitalization is being driven primarily by young adults who live, work, learn and play downtown and in our neighborhoods. The share of residents in the city aged 18 to 34 increased by 4.3 percentage points from 2007 to 2015, which is 13th out of the core municipalities in the top 40 metropolitan areas. This revitalization is tied to significant resettling in Cleveland's urban core. From 1970 to 2015, the number of housing units within a tWo-mile radius of Cleveland's downtown increased by 38%.This not only shows that the heart of Cleveland is growing, but that there is room in Cleveland to grow. This is no small asset in a nation in which so many municipalities with world-class amenities are already built out. It . 000020 HigherEdaeetionanci 3.3artnerships ?as if we a ?w 270:93 ?93recent years, Cleveland has increasingly become a destination for well-educated workers Headquarters, health care, education and IT jobs have all grown, and so have the number of workers with advanced degrees. Fortunately, the region has astrong higher education sectc with leading institutions that help produce the educated Workforce we need. ortheast Ohio has 25 maior'colleges and universities, from large research universitil to small liberal arts colleges, and Cleveland hosts three that demonstrate the range of options for students and employers. AWide Range of Options - Northeast Ohio has 25 major Case Western Reserve University is a top?ranked private research university, with colleges and universities . 300 000 students. are enrolled graduate programs that include engineering, law and management. Research revenues last year werr . I . . about $380 million, with almost 1,500 projects funded by the NIH, NSF, NASA and others, producing in Fionlfm Ohio-colleges and 280 inventions with over 2m industry partners. CWRU recently created a innova "?wers't?es- center called ?thinklboxl" that offers the space, guidance and technology including 3-0 printers ar laser?cutters needed to transform ideas into products. it is the nation?s single largest university-has innovation and entrepreneurship center and be?ts a university whose management school was a pic in both Managing by Designing and Business as an Agent of World Benefit. Nearly 30,000 bachelor's-plus degrees and 13.000 associate degrees awarded Cievelaod State University has grown remarkably as a research enterprise in recent years 30% of degrees granted were According to the 2015 Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, CSU led all US. umversrties In Incree busmess, engineering. law and . . . ted fields research spending in scrence and engineering between 2004 and 2013. CSU was first in the nation computer re a research funding growth, first in federal research funding growth, and 12m in corporate research fur growth. CSU's 17,000 students are attracted to its Engaged Learning" mission, which thrives on 0' 250 partnerships that include the Cleveland Clinic, NASA Glenn Research Center, Sherwin-Williams Rockwell Automation and many of theregion's maior employers and community organizations. Cuyahoga Community Cottage {Tri~Ci is the largest public community college in Ohio and con more associate degrees than any other in the state. it also creates customized training programs it employers and offers more than 600 workforce and professional development courses each year ir such as lT, proiect management, finance, accounting and leadership. has sele Tri-C as a Top Training Company in Workforce Development each of the last five years. Tri-C has or suite of fast-track tech programs and certifications through its -lT-Center of Excellence and offers certha?lEih through classes in data analytics or software develonrnent and programs like its Ciscc Technical Training institute major colleges and universities located in =91? Northeast Ohio within a ZOO-mile radius Baldwin Wallace University Bowling Green State University Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Metropolitan School District Cleveland State University Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Michigan University Hiram College John Carroll University Kent State University Notre Dame College Oberlin College Ohio Board of Regents Ohio University The Ohio State University The University of Akron The University of Toledo Ursuline College Our educational institutions also collaborate frequently. For example, CSU and CWRU have an extensive research partnership on the Internet ofThings that is providing the foundation for new degree and certificate programs. And CSU and Tri-C have partnerships in Information Systems, Electronic Technology, Accounting and Supply Chain Management, among others. Other large universities in our region include Kent State University and the University of Akron, whose signature programs include fashion design and polymer science, respectively, and The Ohio State University is just a two?hour drive from Cleveiand. The Cleveland Institute of Art in University Circle produces graduates highly sought after as studio artists, industrial designers and photographers. Regional Educational Collaboration The region has a unique vehicle, the Higher Education Compact, to promote collaboration among 16 public and private universities. Established by Cleveland Mayor Jackson in 2011,the Compact?s goal is to increase the number of youth from the region attending and graduating from college. No other metropolitan area has an organization with this scale, scope, mission and range of partnerships. Other collaborations are working to nurture a passion for science and technology in earlier grades. Acting on the recognition that computer science should be a foundational skill for all high school students, Microsoft, CSU and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have built partnerships to ensure that every high school in the district has a rigorous computer science course sequence. The city's business, philanthropic, education and government leaders are implementing a major plan to transform urban education and build a talent pipeline for the future. A new public?private fund of $23 million is focused on our earliest learners, doubling the number of high-quality pre-K Opportunities available. Additionally, a joint effort is underway to bring the Say Yes to Education initiative to the city's schools. Our Say Yes partnership will make us the program's fourth city and provide our students with the academic and social support services necessary to graduate prepared for postsecondary education. 8 000022 Amazon will need a regular flow of workers with skills in management, engineering, software development. legal and accounting, and also resources to provide continuous training. Northeast Ohio has strong higher education resources to provide that skill-building at varying levels of complexity and a history and culture of working with corporate partners. I I I Creating Amazon University Spread over 10 acres adjacent to Cleveland State University's downtown campus and blocks away from H02, Amazon University (AU) would bring together the capabilities of the 16 colleges and universities that are partners in Cleveland's Higher Education Compact to develop a c0mpletely tailored training and development program. AU would be based in an educational park featuring a 100,000-sguare-foot, five-story, eco-efficient facility, a meeting and event center with a capacity of up to 6,000, and a school with a globally accredited International Baccalaureate program. The participating institutions will work with Amazon human resources leadership to create an educational program that builds and reinforces both desired skills and culture. In addition, the schools would partner with Amazon to create an "Amazon track" within each identified discipline. Students in these tracks would take a series of courses co~created by Amazon and faculty fellows and be connected to various career development opportunities at Amazon. Amazon University would give Amazon a powerful tool for building and developing its future workforce, both in Cleveland and around the world. GBMFELLINE CASE FOR AMAZON H82 nuruenricrtv 2 . . .1325?. all. 4030?. A . The Cleveland Metroparks encircles our city THE EMERALD with 23,000 acres of green space. including 13 reservations. eight lakefront parks and NEBKLABE 300 miles of trails and countless recreational choices for residents. swarm?; mm: .u am: we mun-.133? - Downtown access to three major interstates. two transit rail lines, two BRT lines, 50 bus routes and Amtrak 56% of Fortune rsd?'llisi'headquarters within an eight-hour drive - 1.3 million residents can access'public transportation in less than 10 minutes - Seventh-fastest growth among us. cities for bike commuting - Downtown walkability score TAKE THE EASY WAY Tl]. ANA lilEllElAAIll Cleveland is strategically located to maximize access to more than half of the U.S. Fortune 500 headquarters in the United States and 43% of the nation?s population. Fed by an ample supply of interstate highways, our region hosts a wide variety of transportation assets, including public transit, commercial rail, international and commuter airports, and a growing port that is a leader among its Great Lakes peers. headquarters located in Cleveland is well positioned to serve significant portio of the nation. Cleveland is within a day's drive and an hour?s flight to nearly h; of the country's population and a third of Canada's. Air Travel Cleveland is home to two full-service airports Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport. Additionally, Cuyahoga County Airport is less than 16 miles away from downtown, and the Akron-Canton Regional Airport is less than one hour and just 50 miles soutl of downtown Cleveland. Downtown Cleveland is connected by?ll miles of interstate to Cleveland Hopkins. Total travel time to Cleveland Hopkins from the central business district is less than 20 minutes by car and than 30 minutes via public transit. Burke Lakefront is located immediately adjacent to the centre business district and is accessible in less than five minutes by car, or 15 minutes by transit or walking. Together, the four airports serve over 50 North American markets and international destinations, including New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Reykjavik, iceland. Cleveland Hopkins is currently in direct communications with two additional international providers. Public Transportation Public transit is an important aspect of any transportation network, and Cleveland's public transit system is the largest in Ohio and one of the largest in the United States, serving more than 200,000 weekday customers and nearly 50 million annually. it features bus, commuter bl. 'bus rapid transit, light and heavy rail, paratransit, trolley and a water taxi. Our region boasts th nation's fourth-largest bus-rapid-transit system, which has received international acclaim and helped revitalize a key thoroughfare linking downtown to our world-class health care and cultural amenities. Cleveland transportation plans include a future rail network expansion that will triple capacity plan will expand the current 37' miles of commuter rail to 111 miles, and stations will increase 50 to 162. As Amazon's H02 home, Cleveland will accelerate the expansion to achieve build-r 2029 in tandem with the development timetable. We are working to make one of the best in the country even better. Initial build?out of Amazon H02 will be located in the center of downtown at the historic Posl and Terminal Tower facilities. This location provides unmatched access to public transportation, as Cleveland's main public transit hub is located within the complex. The hub r-nw- daily delay per capita due to traffic congestion is less than four minutes. Thus, Cleveland is one Cleveland's transportation infrastructure will provide a high quality of life for Amazon and its employees and canvenient access to national and international business destinations. provides direct rail access to Cleveland Hopkins and Burke Lakefront, Cleveiand neighborhoods and surrounding suburban communities. In this location, employees will be-able to directly billion devoted access all modes of public transit, as the vast majority of routes begin and end there. to transportation improvements over Passenger Vehicles and Private Vehicle Services I the next 20 years Our region enjoys a robust transportation system, anchored by nearly i 1,000 miles of interstate highways, arterial and local roads. The roadway system was initially designed for a much larger centralized population, with the ability to easily absorb an additional million people region-wide. The primary interstates in our region are I-90, which is the longest interstate in the United States, i-77?, l?71 and which is the only toll road in the region. Interstates that circumnavigate portions of our community include 1-271, I-480 and I-490. markets and 7 international destinations served . . by 4 national airports Amazon employees and wsrtors enjoy some of the most convenient commutes of any major metropolitan area in the country. In Cleveland, the average commute is 23.1 minutes, largely due to morning and evening congested peak periods that last only 1.5 hours, and the average of the least congested cities in the nation. miles of on-roacl bicycle lanes and 453 miles of off-road trails - Biking and Walking Active transportation is? another key piece of Cleveland's tranSportation system. With more than 860 miles of trails and other bicycle facilities and an expansive sidewalk coverage, the city has tremendous options to use to get around town. Cleveland's bicycle commute rate is more than double the state average and has increased 238% since 2000. We have integrated bicycling with transit via a Rack-N-Roil program begun in the 19905, which allows bicyclists to use a bike rack on the front bumper of every bus, and we have expanded it to rail and BRT. Last year, we launched the UH Bikes Cleveland Bike Share program, which includes 250 bikes at 29 fixed stations and seven "drop zones." This new program is expanding easy access to bicycles for visitors and residents alike. Cleveland also offers a full-service bicycle parking and commuting center. Referred to as The Bike Rack, it provides riders with services such as secure bike parking, lockers, showers, a repair shop and rentals all within a five~minute walk of the city?s entertainment and sports venues. '5 0 increase - - . . . 5 a in bicycle Downtown Cleveland is also extremely walkable. The crty 5 walk score of 91 rs the highest largest bus-rapid- transit system commuting designation by Walk Score and illustrates the ease with which peeple can navigate downtown. rate since 2000 Additionally, Cleveland?s bordering neighborhoods received high walk scores, allowing residents to easily commute to and from the city center. 3 000026 Innovation. and Entrepreneurial. Pitt 31 ecosystem, Cleveland has emerged the entire world. With a strong innovation and entrepreneuri as one of the 50 most entrepreneurial?friettd'ly cities 1 nnovation in Cleveland is being nurtured through more than 50 maker spaces, accelerators, incubators and entrepreneurship programs leveraging our many assets in the corporate, loT, advanced materials and university and startup communities in information technology, electronics, health care and additive manufacturing. - First ci in the 11.5. to direct! connect Northeast Ohio 5 22 Fortune 1000 headquarters all have local centers and teams, and the owntown an airport transit . region?s?ve research universities, five-plus major medical research institutions, l5 liberal arts and community colleges, and NASA Glenn Research Center are connected and working together to accelerate tech transfer, technology commercialization and student entrepreneurship. As evidence, these organizations have received more than 20,000 patents in the last 17 years. 5 well. Our startup companies have created more than 10,000 jobs $2.2 billion in capitatihey have grown to contribute more than - First region to create a consortium of philanthropic organizations dedicated to economic development Entrepreneurship is thriving a . 0 First community foundation in the . since 2004 and raised more than The Cleveland Foundation . . . . I $4.5 billion In impact on the Ohio economy smce 20l0, according to Cleveland State 3 - First Great Lakes seaport to provide IMPLAN Economic Impact reports. Cleveland is home to JumpStart, a public-private partnership cantainerized shipping direct to?rorn Europe that provides venture capital and intensive, high?impact assistance to diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners. And we are soon to become home to Plug and Play, one of the nation's Home to the Cleveland ?huh top technology accelerators, and the more than 30 early-stage companies it assists annually. Tecl pioneered dialySis? coronary artery bypass companies such as Watson, Hyland Software and OnShitt have been able to accelerate their and kidney and face growth and access to talent as a result of partnerships with local universities and support for cor boot camps such as TechElevator, Software Craftsman Guild and We Can Code lT. These program are focused on providing programming and systems engineering skills training for women, youtl underemployed adults, and people of color. ear in which large company innovators, inventors, entrepreneur investors and others in the ecosystem are able to find like?minded individuals and community of color to inspire and energize. in addition, national recurring events such as Industry: The Product Conference, The Cleveland Clinic?s Innovation Summit, Content Marketing World, and JumpStar %t86tgp75caleup event are further driving innovation, tech and entrepreneurship. Ci surgery, first to identify carpal tunnel and discover a gene mutation associated with heart attacks . -. 30%+ of entrepreneurial leaders of region's Hundreds of events occur each growing companies are women or people abs??1m? .. if? . An Unparalleled Digital Agenda Cleveland is on the path to transforming into the most wired city in America. Thanks to public-private partnerships, Cleveland became home to the nation's first commercially available ?lOO-gigabit ?ber network, which covers a 1,600-acre area from downtown (including the proposed site forAmazon HQ2) to Case Western Reserve University, and includes the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Cleveland has also launched the Connect the Unconnected pilot program to connect low-income households by bringing them online, supporting digital literacy and providing job training. An investment Model for Ending Poverty Poverty is unacceptable, unnecessary and unsustainable. The goal of the UnifyProject is to shift from a charity to an investment model, and build an inclusive economy that empowers all to live in prosperity. The project focuses on using big data to drive ef?ciency in redefining health, optimize the use of resources, and reshape the medical and health care world to invest in and ensure sustainable, scalable solutions. Partnership Aiming to Make Cleveland a Leader in the loT Revolution Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University are partnering to expand research and educational opportunities in the Internet of Things This public- private university partnership is helping to make Cleveland a leader in the revolution expanding the development of new innovations, increasing technology transfer and enhancing economic investment. I real-world data and applications. Entrepreneurship directly contributes to a company's ?nancial gain and helps drive the local economy. Entrepreneurs A Center for Health Innovation, are innovators, and a supportive climate Right in the Center of Cleveland can deliver a level of innovation. The Global Center for Health innovation is the only facility of its kind, a gateway to host and engage the finest medical and health care institutions and companies. The Global Center currently partners with 45 of the world?s leading health care, health and medical innovation brands (including GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, Cisco Systems and Cardinal Health) in a 235,000-square-foot location, which is adjacent to the state-of-the-art Huntington Convention Center. One of the First Undergraduate Programs Nationwide in Data Science Case Western Reserve University offers a bachelor of science program in data science and analytics, which provides students with the instruction, skills and experience needed to understand and handle large amounts of data for conversion to actionable information. The degree program has a unique focus on Innovations that are out of this World The NASA Glenn Research Center designs and develops innovative technology to advance missions in aeronautics and space exploration. NASA Glenn?s highly skilled workforce is focused on researching and testing game~changing technology that will enable further exploration of the universe and revolutionize air travel. 000028 uw?. . . .. [ii-3. fit?rm; . . . (Fray The Cleveland Orchestra consistently ranks among the world's top five orchestras. excellence with its next-door neighbor, It shares its century-long tradition of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A A Flu ., - i g: 3 3f 33 3 AND While some feel that a city?s greatness is determined by the number of the success of the sports teams or even the number of residents the ultimate measure of a city?s greatness should be the quality of life it offers. A great city offers choices, and connects its people to a wide variety of world?class options in housing, education, entertainment, recreation and culture. - i-lome to about 120 ethnic groups I. ,who artsandcu?'lnal institutions including Playhouse. square,- Cleveland Orchestra and Cl?v?lapd Museum of Art Lake'Erie, Cuyahog'a valley Nassau Park provide outdoor recreation 'o'ptidns to suit all interests . 3 major sports teams located within a 10-minute walk of- the H02 site strong sense of place and community matters more than ever when it comes to talent attraction and retention. Regardless of your interests, age, nationality, race or sexual orientation, Cleveland offers a high quality of life and a unique sense of community. From a thriving downtown and distinctive center city neighborhoods, to a 33,000-acre national park and 26 acres of downtown waterfront recreation space, the amenity an: lifestyle choices that Cleveland offers give employers a leg up in attracting and retaining talent. Love Where You Live Amazon will find that Cleveland's downtown is much more than a central business district. It is a rapidly growing, amenity-rich neighborhood that continues to attract a young, talented workforce. Downtown Cleveland was rated a "Walker?s Paradise" by Walk Score, and is home to 380 restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and entertainment venues, making it the ideal location for new residents to settle down, and former Clevelanders to come back home. Fueled by the preservation and redevelopment of historic properties, the downtown population grew from 6,480 residents to over 15,000 from 1990 to 2017. Over the last 15 years, the number of 25- to 34-year~olds increased by 80% and the number of four?year or advanced-degree holders increased by 141%. Cleveland's welcoming, vibrant neighborhoods extend beyond downtown, attracting a diverse and skilled workforce. Neighborhoods like Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit-Shoreway and AsiaTown boast chef-driven and immigrant-inspired food scenes, all within a short bus, rapid transit or bicycle commute of downtown. University Circle, the fourth-largest employment cluster in Ohio, is home tc the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Orchestra and a walkable district of housing, restaurants, shops and cafes. Some of the nation's top health care facilities including the Cleveland Ciinic and University Hospitals are also located in this neighborhood. 000031 30 GDMPELUHE CASE FOR AMAZOH H02 4 It. ewe-bumble best beer city in the U.S. Source: Gouda blasts ?avors: best food city parks, playgrounds in the U.S. and green spaces Saunas; TIME Source: Buy a Nice Home, For Less in Cleveland, your employees may have a better chance of purchasing their dream home than in almost any other major metro area in the nation. Median home prices are signi?cantly lower here, with the vast maiority priced at or under $299,000. What's more, these affordable housing Options are located in communities that feature some of the state's top-rated school districts. Five local communities Solon, Rocky River, Beechwood, Broadview Heights and Bay Village rank among the top 15 school districts in the state. A variety of outstanding educational opportunities, including top-tier public, private, charter, International Baccalaureate and religiously affiliated schools, allow families and students the ability to choose the best educational and cultural fit. Median Home Price $430,200 $384,500 5273.400 $213,300 $181,700 I Seattle. Chicago, Wilmington. Atlanta, ?diam WA lL TX 00 MA GA Metro Metro Metro Metro Metro Metro Metro Cleveland's exceptionally high quality of life and sense of community will position Amazon to attract and retain the 50,000 people necessary for H02. Work Hard, Piay Hard Clevelanders work hard, but they also know how to have fun. From the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Severance Hall, the home of the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra, the city has something for everyone. Cleveland's Lake Erie access is ideal for sports such as kayaking, fishing, jet skiing, boating and swimming. The region's comprehensive network of parks and trails includes the 100-mile Towpath Trail and the 23,000 acres of the Cleveland Metroparks. In addition to bicycling and hiking, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers downhill skiing and winter activities. The Cuyahoga River hosts the region?s collegiate and high school crew teams. And golf enthusiasts have a choice of 86 courses located within 20 miles of the city?s center. Our cultural and arts scene features institutions such as Playhouse Square, the second-largest performing arts center in the country; Cleveland. Museum of Art, one of the top art museums in the nation; and the one and only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, just to name a few. Sports are also a large part of what makes our city special. Cleveland is home to NFL, NBA and MLB sports teams, two minor-league baseball teams, an arena football team, minor-league hockey team, and a D-league basketball team. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is less than a one?hour drive from downtown Cleveland. Welcome to Cleveland Cleveland is a place where everyone can feel welcome. The city is home ,to 120 or so ethnic groups who speak more than 60 languages, making Cleveland a beautiful melting pot that represents the diversity of our country. The Global Cleveland center helps attract, welcome and connect international newcomers to economic and social opportunities in and around Cleveland. African American heritage is woven into the fabric of the city. Perhaps best known is the election of Carl Stokes in 1968 as the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city, but contemporary initiatives abound to transform education and make economic, community and workforce development more inclusive. Cleveland is also proud to actively support the community, best illustrated by the region's hosting of about 10,000 athletes from 60 countries for the 2014 Gay Games. Following Cologne, Germany, and preceding Paris, it was the most economically successful in the Games? 32-year history. The city also hosts an annual Pride event, which celebrated anniversarylin 2017. HEALTH Cleveland is a hub for health care The UnifyProject is the most broad- innovation, leveraging the CWRU School reaching effort ever mounted to use . of Medicine and three highly ranked data, artificial intelligence and machi academic medical centers, including the learning to end poverty. Founded by Cleveland Clinic. In addition to their own creators of Cleveland-based IBM Wats commercialization efforts, they are partners Health?s Explorys, the world?s largest in BioEnterprise, which has helped attract platform of health care data, the proj over $2 billion in investments in more brings together the brightest minds i than 350 bioscience and health lT startups. medicine, education and philanthropy The one-of-a-kind Global Center for Health .. It offers a dynamic Opportunity 19' - Innovation brings them and 45 of the .. world' leading health care, health IT and THIS IN $33 billion in capital investments since 2009, led by manufacturing, health care and biotech, higher education, entertainment and culture, transportation and infrastructure. A revitalized downtown, where a growing number of people are living and working amid new hotels, apartments, restaurants, parks and trails, all waterfront. With all that development, we've been saving the best location for the right opportunity. Amazonis it. . -. .. dw?m-?-Mkd- DIGITAL With its strategic location between New York and Chicago, the Cleveland market is one of the highest trafficked internet points of presence in the world. Just blocks away from your new headquarters are an major carrier points of presence. including ATBJ, Spectrum, Centurylink._? Everstream, Lightower, mtemetZ and SUSTAINABLE IIFESTYIE Amazon H02 will be in a Spectacular downtown location. Your offices would be at the city?s center, on the . newly renovated PebI-ic SQuare,_ with five acres . front door; Your people weal-doe a '1 . half-mile by foot bicycle or train to . the Cuyahoga Bwer' to one direction If the power (electric, heat, cooling. internet) goes down elsewhere in the country due to 1a natural disaster, cyher strike, 'j or physical attack, Amazon: will still 'be tally'operating in. Cleveland. - thanks to the nations only district- wide microgrxd supplemented I Debra Janik Mary Cierehiej SeniorVice President, Real Estate& Business Development Senior Director, Site Selection . .. . - . . Greater Cleveland Partnership Team Northeast Ohio . TRADE SECRET: DJanik@gcpartnership.com 216.592.2268 MCierebiej@teamneo.org 216.363.5411 . . 000035 I GREATER - .- . ll g?i? Downtown Cleveland Alliance . 9mm NUFLTHEASM lease accept Cleveland's proposal package for Amazon H02, put together through a highly collaborative effort of city, county, state, civic and business organizations. We sincerely hope our proposal gives you a strong sense of our city?s excitement, momentum and readiness to welcome you here. We look forward to your questions, and hope you will come to Cleveland to judge for yourself. .a5:- 44- JOHN it; Keaton EQUERNGR state or? CJHIEIE September 29, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Amazon.com Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle Washington 98109 Dear Jeff, it is exciting that Amazon has launched its search for a second headquarters operation to support your company?s rapid growth and irinouation. it was a pleasure hosting Paul Misener in Columbus the day the news of the search was released. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to discuss the project insperson and appreciate the insight he and your team have provided. This project represents the culmination of your company?s commitment to a new way of thinking. JobsOhio and my cabinet directors are fully mobilized and have their top talent actively engaged on your project. We understand that workforce is a key factor that will be considered as you make your location decision, Ohio has worked successfully to create a workforce development system that offers access to the skiiled workers companies need. Additionally, Ohio has more universities per capita than any other state in the country, together with several of the country?s leading research institutions; including The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, Batteile, Case Western Reserve UniVersity, and the 0.5. Air Force's main research lab at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. A state's stability is also a key factor in iyour decision we expect, and Ohio provides a predictable businessclimate that reduces your risks and. increases ?your Speed to market, as demonstrated by the success of the 25 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Ohio- Ohio?s financial position is strong and growing. We have consistently maintained a balanced budget with more than $2 billion in reserves and achieved one ofthe nation?s iargest tax cuts, saving families and businesses 55 billion; The selection of your second 0.5. headquarters is a historic opportunity. The Ohio team has enjoyed the relationship we have developed with many Amazonians helping you launch your 14?? Amazon Web Services Region, seVEral Fulfillment Centers throughout the state. and collaborating with Amazon EDUCATE 0n cloud soruices education- Please know that my administratidn and the entire state of Ohio will be very proud to be Amazon?s second home. Sincerely, Kasich Governor Figure: HlGi?i STREET 35m {3:120 3,3225%: 17 - 000038 tinitrd aerate giants WASHINGTON, DC 295.10 October 5, 2017 Mr. Jeffrey Bezos Founder, President, CEO Chairman Amazoncom, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos, We write to urge you to select Ohio for your new second headquarters. Our state is home to over ll .6 million peeple with over half of them living within an hour commute or less of a major metropolitan area. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60% of the entire US. population as well as 70% of all U.S. and Canadian manufacturing. Transportation is critical, and. Ohio is fortunate to have access to major airports which provide millions with air travel armually and state-of-the an inland ports. Ohio has. a business~friendly environment and is home to an expansive network of renowned colleges and universities that will mobilize to provide the talent critical to this project. Ohio?s workforCe is well over 5.7 million. These attributes along with a strong partnership and support from state government, JobsOhio, and the state?s economic development organizations make Ohio the ideal location for this project. We are fully committed to facilitating job growth in the state and are happy to offer our support to this important project. This potential multi?billion dollar invesnnene which could lead to 50,000 direct employment jobs, will have a signi?cant economic impact for Ohio. We urge you to select Ohio for this investment and we would like to extend an invitation for you to meet with us at your convenience. Rob Por?tman Sherrod Brown United States Senator United States Senator Thank you for your consideration. Sincereiy, 000039 . Member of Congress meg/3,4,. Warren Davidson Member of Congress Bob Gibbs Member of Congress Jim JUdan Member of Congress Marcy Kapt'ur Member of Congress Jim new Member 0 . ngress Steve StrversC-r Member of Congress Michael R. Turner Member of Congress 3mm Steve Chabot Member of Congress Marcia L. Fudge Member of Congress 2 2? ac; ,1 .r?b . David Joyce Member of Congress 3025M Robert Latte Member of Congressv Tim Ryan Member of Congress 7% Patrick J. ?nb'eri Member of Congress rad Wenstrup Member of Congress 000040 Committees Joint LugislaLivc Ethics Committee Rules and Reference Legislative Service Commission Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board 915t House District Clinton Canny Highland County l?iite Count)r Ross Cotmty Columbus Of?ce Vern Ri?e Center 77 High Street 14th Floor . Coltunhus, Ohio 43215-6111 ClIlfOId A Rosenbelger (614.) 466-3506 . negate ()lliollotlsc.ggv Speaker, Ohlo House of Representatives ?MW.ohiohousegov 132nd General Assembly October 3, 2017 Mr. eff Bezos Chairman, President and Chief Executive Of?cer Amazoncom, inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos, As Speaker of the Ohio House, I would like to offer my support for the state of Ohio in Amazon?s search for locating its second headquarters. Our state has already proven it has the infrastructure in place for such a venture, with other recent developments from Amazon, Facebook, and Honda I recognize the signi?cant impact of this investment and am con?dent that Ohio is the best location to move ferward with the project given our state?s stable business climate, top ranked universities and research institutions, and strong work ethic. Our state is home to more than 11.5 million people, with over half of them living within an hour commute of a major metropolitan area. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the entire U.S. population, as well as 70 percent of all U.S. and Canadian manufacturing. Transportation is critical, and Ohio is fo1tunate to have access to major airports that provide millions of people with air travel annually and state-of?the art inland ports. Further, Ohio has a business-friendly environment and is home to an expansive network of renowned colleges and universities that will mobilize to provide the talent needed for this project. Ohio?s workforce consists of well over 5.7 million men and women, people i know to be hardworking, capable, and ready to take on careers that will enable them to provide for their families. These attributes, along with a strong partnership and support from state government, JobsOhio, and the state?s economic development organizations, make Ohio the ideal location for this project. 000041 E2 E: E: lg: I am fully committed to facilitating job growth in the state and am happy to offer my support to this important project. This potential multi-billicn dollar investment, which could lead to 50,000 direct jobs, will have a signi?cant economic impact for Ohio. I urge you to select Ohio for this historic investment and would like to extend an invitation to meet at your convenience. It?s clear now, more than ever, Ohio is the place to be. Respectfully, Clifford A. Rosenberget' .- Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives 000042 - October a, 201? Jeff Bases Founder, Chairman, and CEO Ainazoneom Incorporated 41 .0 Ten}?- Av North Seattle, WA 981 09 Dear Mr. Bezo's, As state-wide elective officials representmg Ohio, we write today in support of the Cleveland and Cupahoga County Proj ect Partners? efforts to attract Amazon? 3 new headquarters to. Downtown Clev eland. A new headquarters of this scale and signi?cance will positively transform our region and improve qualityr of life for our constituents. The 50,000new jobs created will improve regional employment options and allow For increased public services for oonst'ihients. The ancillary developments that will come with the suspected 8 million square feet of real estate development will ?irther compound these positive effects. Clev eland is a stable city with a business-?dendlp environment and welcomes the opportunity to host your new headquarters. We are in full Support of this bid and appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, 'rv I . - 6? Senate Mnority Leader Kenny Yuk'o Senator Michael Skind ell 25* Senate District 23ml Senate District State Representative Kent Smith State Representative Janine Boyd 8* House District 9+11 House District 000043 5H 11 as as in an aewmaavv en QWW State Representative Stephanie Howse 11th House District ?we??w State Representative Martin J- Sweeney 14m House District #444? State Representative Nickie J. Antonio 13th House District ?44% ?17/ State Representative Nicholas Celebrezze 15th House District 000044 City of Cleveland Frank C. Jackson. Mayor of?ce. of the Mayor Cleveland Elly Hall 601 Lakeside merino Room 302 Georgiana Ohio .i ?14 21615543390 - Fax 21 Margo-Ema October 13, 20] '3 ,loff Brazos Founder, Chairman, and CEO Amazoncom incorporated 410 Terry Ave North Seattle, WA 93109 Dear Mr, Baaos, On behalf of the residents ol?C-loveland, I am writing in suppon of the Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Project Partners? efforts to bring Amazon?s new headquarters to Downtown Cleveland. A new headquarters of this scale and signi?cance will positively transfom?: our oil}: and improve quality of life for residents. The 50,000 new jobs created will improve local employment options and provido for increased city services. The ancillaryr developments that will come with the expected 8 million square fool ot?real estate development will compound those positive effects. If you have: any questions regarding my suppon of the Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Project Pa?ncrs? bid for Amazon?s HQZ, please contacl Valarie J. McCall, Chief ol? Govemmont 8; International Affairs via email at Thank you for your consideration. Ari Equal Opporlu?ily Employo: 000045 Guyah'ogia County Together We Thrive Armonc?t Budish Cuyahogo Sorority Executive To Whom it May Concern, I am proud to represent the people of Cuyahoga County in our bid to bring Amazon HQZ to our region. As a county government. we have many important priorities, but at the top of the list is economic deveiopment and job creation for our region. in fact, those very terms are built into our charteri We know that We can effectively support the H02 project in Cleveiand, in all the areas that Amazon named as priorities in the RFP. We have a recent history of very successful execution of major construction projects, of supporting commercial development, and of hosting major national events (including the RNC which drew tens of thousands to our region), We believe that we will he the right partner for Amazon. recognizing that the positive impact of your presence here will be unprecedented, Of course, we alt know that we are one of many in this historic bid. But we are used to competition and to long-shots. As LeBron James said. "in Cieveiand nothing is given, everything is earned.? its that grit and determination that LeBron alludes to that sets us apart. As- discussed in. our presentation, Clevefand has unique assets that are more than physical we are a people that embraces newcomers and enjoys an unprecedented levei of collaboration and cooperation as we work together to make this region great. We are ail committed to transformation and to a vibrant. prosperous community. 1 hope you witl join us. Sincerely, $M~?Brmh Armond Budish County Executive it?. :i CREE ?irt-fit i Cit-Evita}? 5 'i 3- E: lifl? d-ii \r-rww 000046 esteem PARTNERSHIP October 13, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman and CEO Amazontom Inc. 410 Terry Ave. North Seattle, WA 98109 Dear Mr. Bez'os: Cleveland is very excited about the opportunity to submit a proposal for the Amazon HQZ project. Amazon?s recent investment in our Northeast Ohio region has been a catalyst to revitalize our communities, and We look forward to partnering with you to shape the future of Northeast Ohio with the creation of the HQZ project in the heart of Cleveland's Central Business District. The business community throughout Northeast Ohio has a proven track record of working together to achieve great success. We have initiated and completed dozens of large, transformational civic and real estate development projects over the last 5 years that have created a vibrant downtown community. Over $8 billion has been Invested in the City of Cleveland since 2012, Amazon has the opportunity to take advantage of these investments and shape the next phase of that growth for our mutual benefit. Our regional in the healthcare, legal, financial, and insurance industries will help extend your reach into new markets but our people are our greatest asset, much like your customers are to you. Cleveland will accelerate your company?s growth and global reach, at a much lower cost than other markets. You will be joining a strong cast of growing HQ operations that call Cleveland and Northeast Ohio home. Greater Cleveland?s Momentum is on the rise, and we look forward to a long and prosperous partnership with you and your team. We look? forward to welcoming you to Northeast Ohio! ,7 Pp? ?4575; . Bill Koehler oe omen CEO, Team NEG Greate Cleveland Partnership 000047 ?nndai ion October 13, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman and CEO Amazon.com Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos, I am writing with regard to Amazon?s HQ2 location decision. With more than 30 years of experience in senior management positions in government, the nonpro?t sector and the private sector, including serving as a former president of Panasonic North American and former managing director and chief operating of?cer of In?Q-Tel (the venture capital I have a good appreciation for the type of environment that would best meet Amazon?s needs. I am convinced that Cleveland, Ohio represents an unparalleled opportunity for Amazon to further its incredible, game- changing trajectory alongside a community that is in the middle of its own game-winning resurgence. My career has taken me to all corners of this world, including ?ve years in new business development in Silicon Valley, and nearly 15 years ago it brought me to Cleveland to lead the Cleveland Foundation, the world? ?rst community foundation and one of the largest today. And I chose Cleveland for its accessibility, its history of innovation, and a promising future focused on inclusive, economic growth all the reasons why Amazon would also prosper here. Nearly - 70 percent of the US. population lives within one day?s driving distance. We have world-class anchor institutions, including medical (the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals), scienti?c (NASA), academic (Case Western Reserve University) and cultural (the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). We have an incredible environmental backdrop from the shores of Lake Erie to the emerald necklace of our best-in?class Cleveland Metroparks. We have affordable housing, accessible transit and a quality of life that is revered beyond Cleveland. While all of these assets should raise Cleveland to the top of your consideration set, it is our people that di?erentiate this community from all others and the residents of Cleveland are our business. For more than a century, the Cleveland Foundation has been working to enhance the lives of Greater Clevelanders. Since 1914, we have invested more than $2 billion in strategies to make Cleveland thrive, including nationally-recognized public education reform (with a speci?c focus on STEM and workforce alignment), economic development, neighborhood revitalization, health and human services, digital literacy and so much more. Last year, we granted more than $93.6 million across all impact sectors, including new strategies in digital excellence, IT talent pipeline development and a university collaborative to drive an Industrial Internet of Things economy to establish our region as a leader in digital innovation. We are uniquely focused on creating a city-wide human capital strategy that creates generations of trained workers for the family-sustainingjobs of today and the future. I?d also like to point out that Cleveland can offer you something that no other city can offer. The foundation is spearheading the effort to build the nation?s ?rst freshwater wind farm, right in Lake Erie. We are also leading the charge to develop a microgrid for Cleveland, which would allow us to decouple from the national grid and thus become invulnerable to cyberattack. We can do this because Cleveland is the only city in the U.S. that has its own power company Cleveland Public Power. We actually have two sets of power lines in Cleveland one is for Cleveland Public Power and the other is for FirstEnergy, an investor-owned utility company. It would seem to me, given the importance of cybersecurity to your business, having a second headquarters that could be off the national power grid by the time you establish your headquarters here would be immensely valuable. I?m also certain we have and can attract the best human talent to meet your needs. :l '.?llh 1 000048 I?d welcome the opportunity to meet you and your team to make the case for Cleveland. Please do not hesitate to call me at 216615-7136 if I can be of any assistance as you consider Cleveland?s prOposal. Warmest regards, Ronald B. Richard President and CEO 000049 um.- ll? 1? ism;- 41.. 9 FUND FOR 5% Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman and CEO Amazoncom inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos: It is with great enthusiasm that I express the support of organized philanthropy for the proposed Amazon Headquarters to be located in Cleveland, Ohio. We stand ready to work with you and other community partners to make your campus a truly extraordinary place that will enhance your business competitiveness and cement Am azon?s reputation as a forward-thinking, progressive corporation. The Fund for Our Economic Future has refashioned the norms of how philanthropy works towards the economic vibrancy of a community. Unique in our field, the Fund is a collaboration of roughly 40 funding institutions across Northeast Ohio who have pooled their resources, talent, networks, and reputations to define and execute a shared regional agenda of big economic ideas. Our members include traditional foundations, corporate giving programs, endowment?based institutions, universities, hospitals, and high net worth individuals. Our mission calls for us to advance economic growth with equitable access to opportunity. We do this through grant making, research, and civic leadership. The Fund works in the areas of iob creation entrepreneurship, the digital economy), jo_b preparation leg. deveioping talent supply chains for our industry sectors, fostering inclusive strategies that create family-sustaining careers) and job access business?focused piacema king, worker solutions, transit redesign). Ail of our work is pursued in partnership with the business community as well as elected officials, higher education, and other civic organizations. Having philanthropy at the economic table means that our community has more robust and inclusive strategies. We bridge the economic and community deveIOpment worlds, ensure that issues of incitision are effectively and efficiently incorporated from the beginning of a project and bring innovative funding that can take a long-term perspective. I strongly suspect that all of these elements will be critical to Amazon as it builds out its headquarters presence. We stand ready to be your partner in both the short- and long?term should you choose Cleveiand as . your preferred location. Sincerely, '15" f2? 'dley W. White ea ,President A stronger: more sustainable Many. 44l5 EuclidAvenue.Suite 203 - - -- WW.Lh?fundneo.org 000050 {Dim/I? FUTURE 3? WORKING TOWARD County of Summit: Yin? High Point of October 12, 2017 Mr. Jeffrey Bezos Founder, President, CEO a: Chairman Amazon.com, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, Washington 93109 Re: Amazon HQ 2 Dear Mr. Bezos, Nonheast Ohio has a long history of working together in creative and transformational ways. We are a region that shares and supports our corporations, infrastructure, beloved sports teams, abundant cultural and recreational amenities, as well as our most valuable asset, our people. As Summit County Executive, the region?s second largest county, I am proud to offer my support to the region?s proposal of our most competitive location option for an Amazon campus in the City of Cleveland, Ohio. Northeast Ohio is a compelling place to do business because of our low cost of living, low cost of doing business, and rich natural resources. Logistically, Northeast Ohio is within a 500 mile radius of nearly hatf of all US households placing us within an 8 hour drive to major US markets like New York, Chicago and Washington D.C. and further being served by an international airport, several domestic airports and the Port of Cleveland. Additionally, Northeast Ohio ranks 15'" in the nation as the largest metropolitan labor market, the largest in Ohio. Lastly, and most importantly, Northeast Ohio has a diverse and talented workforce. in Summit County and Northeast Ohio there are individuals who have experience that would fit Amazon HQ 2?s needs. 1 am con?dent that our strong universities, colleges and trade schools will meet Amazon HQ 2?s workforce needs in our community today. I believe that Amazon will play an integral role in heightening and continuing the momentum being built in the communities across Northeast Ohio. If there is anything my team or i could do to help in working through the decision process, please do not hesitate to iet me know. You can best reach me at (330} 643-5555. Thank you for considering Northeast Ohio and i look forward to continuing to work with your company at your current Summit County locations and hopefully at Amazon HO 2. Sincerely, ilene Shapiro Summit County Executive - Akron?hio 443034308 - 330.643.2511] tax: 33116432513? . - . .. 175 South Main Stree 000051 City of Akron, Ohio DANIEL HORRIGAN. MAYGR ()etober 12- '20] 7 Mr. Jamey Bezus Founder, President, CEO and Chairman Amazon'com. inc. 410 Tet-13' Avenue North Seattle. Washington 93109 Dear Mr. Beans: Northeast Ohio has a long. histor3 of working collabmatit e13 with pa11ne15 and stakeholders in creative and transfer mational a3- :3 We are a region that shares and supports corporations, . in?astrueture beloved sports teams- abundant cultural and recreational amenities as well as our most valuable asset. our people. 1 he City of Akron 1s proud to support the region proposal of our most competitive location option f'o1 an Amazon campus in our neighbon'ng cit3 ct Clei eland. In addition to a talented noikt?otce an impressive array ofsuppliers quality housing options and market proximit3' the asseLs in nearby Aldon neatl3 align with C1133 cloud and Amazon; therefore strongly contributing to vonr overall success in Northeast Ohio. Akron offers access to th1ee world-class healtheare systems, and world headquarters for too Fortune 500 companies? Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. and FirstEnergy. We are home to The Universi13 ot Akron which has 200 undergraduate and IOG masters and doctoral programs a law degree (with tour program options}, and a pathwa3- to a medical degree at the Northeast. Ohio Medical University. Our robust region also is home to The University of Akron National Polymer Innovation Center and the Kent State University Liquid institute. The energy and investment in Northeast Ohio is tremendous.? We understand that when the region works as one, we can accomplish un?hing. Our track record ol?corporutc and com muni 13 speaks for itself. We beliei- Amazon will play a vital role in heightening and continuing our momentum. Our cities attoxdable, cool, creatix e_ world class places that evelyone is talking about. We are the communities of Akron and C1123 cloud; and we encom tge Amazon lo join us on the 1-77 innovation spine that ioins Akron, Canton, Clex- cloud and Kent as an integral part of the American economy lfthere is anything i can do to assist you through the decision-making process, let me know. We look forward to welcoming Amazoncom, Inc. to Northeast Ohio. Sincerely, tea/6;? Daniel Horri gnu 200 Municipal Building - 166 South High Street- Akron, Ohio 44308-1853 Phone: {330) - Fax: (330) 375-2458 ErMail: mayor?akronohiogov 000052 5"?th {Feveiopment inf? E0 Sortiitzos?igenev E?sitiL terld Hi1 21-. hi: October 2, 20!? Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman, President and Chief Executive Of?cer Amazoncom, inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bczos, Everything you are. iooking for can be found right here in. Ohio. Ohio is the best. choice for Ams'zonis HQZ because of? the quality of our people and workforce, our foundation for technology, and the quality of life found in strong communities across Ohio. The Ohio Development Services Agency helps communities glow strong economic infrastructure that makes Ohio an attractive place to start a business, grow a business, work, play, and live. The Development Services Agency has an established record of supporting Ohio?s small businesses, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through technologies, and assisting the conununities that house our businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators, and workers. Since the days of Edison and the Wright Brothers, the innovative spirit has always- been a part of the fabric of Ohio. The state created Ohio Third Frontier in 2002 to invest in a strong tccli l-?olindation; stimulating attraction and growth oi?tech companies by providing necessary business assistance, Capital, and talent. resources., The resulting infrastructure is a unique advantage that could bene?t Amazon in establishing its here. My team and i look forward to facilitating future growth by actively assisting your company in partnership with Govenior Kasich. obsOhi o, and the larger Ohio team. The Ohio Development Services Agency and the entire state of Ohio will be very pmuri to be Amazon?s second home. Sincerely. a . 5 5 .I 'Jr'l- I, I. .- 5" F?w? i i 35' Goodman Director tit-slit: HI- .--I i "?5?53 4 mo] -- [iron lilo! ?1 11's? .r mum if ?5 . 000053 .., hum-q Department of Higher Education Ohio John er?nnw .inlm Carey. ?int-Irumiior September 29, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chainnan, President, and Chief Executive Officer Amazoncom, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue Nonh Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos, The Ohio Department of Higher Education has thoroughly enjoyed its engagement with Amazon. Our public colleges and universities in various parts of the state have helped with the launch of your 14?? Amazon Web Services Region and several Fulfillment Centers around the state. And collaboration with Amazon EDUCATE on-cloud services education will be of great bene?t to our schools and our students. The opportunity to support a second U.S. headquarters Operation in Ohio has generated much excitement within the state?s higher education arena. This is a significant investment for Amazon, and our agency is confident that Ohio is the best location to support not only your project talent needs, but aiSo the other aspects of running a headquarters operation. The Department of Higher Education is actively involved with JobsOhio and our regional partners, and I can say with con?dence that no matter where you land in Ohio, our entire team is ready to assist you. Our 14 public universities, 23 community colleges, and 56 Ohio Technical Centers are fertile ground for developing the talent needed to fill Amazon?s workforce needs, Additionally, our campuses have tremendous research facilities and the capacity to work side by side with your visionary leaders in developing advancements to products and services vital to a thriving headquarters operatiOn. The Department of Higher Education looks forward to being part of the Amazon growth strategy by actively assisting your company in partnership with Governor Kasich, JobsOhio. and the rest of the Ohio team. 25 South Front Street phone. 614.486.6000 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Fax. 614.468.5886 web myw?hicHigherEdcrg 000054 Please knowthat the Ohio Department of Higher Education joins the entire state in saying we?d be extremely proud to have l[)hio as Amazon's second home. Sincerely. John Carey Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education 000055 :3 I :1 ?1 Utilities Commissioners 10 0 r? i M. Beth Tromuum Thomas- W. Johnson Asim 2. Haque. Chairman Lawrence K. Friedeman Damet R. Conway September 28, 2017 Mr. Jeff Bezos Chairman, President, and Chief Exacu?ve Officer .Amazon.com Inc. 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Brazos: 1110pe this carrespondence firids you well. The State is very excited about the prospect of hosting Amamn's second headquarters operatian. To that end, I wanted to write to you as the Chief ragulator of energy and utilities in, the State 0f Ohio to express my sincere intent k} be as helpful as pDSSiblE' in ensuring that safe, reliable, and affordable utility services are delivered in the site you are considering. I The PUCCJ and the Ohio Fewer Siting Bayard (OPSB), an organizatjan that I also Chair, monitor the various ewnomie development opportunities that are mugging in the State. We strive to ensure that we are doing our part in avoiding unnecessary hassle and delay for any appiication or inquiries filed with eithm' body. Please know that if you decide to locate in the State of Ohio, you will have a partner in the PUCO and the OPSB. Very Truly Yam rs, Asim Z. Haque Chairman, Pu blic Utilities Commissiun of Chic Chairman, Chic: Power Siting Board 189 Broad 50661 {514; 301s. Calumbus. Ohm .vww.PLJCU.crhiu.gm: An Lama! apps: Huffy murderer and servim provide: 000056 Jenn R.Kaslch,cherner 5. 7919??. LizGcwemer err-rental Craig Butter. Director Pretention Agency September 22, 2017 Mr. Jeff Be-zcs Chairman, President and Chief Executive Of?cer Amazon.cem_, inc. 410 Tierry Avenue North Seattle. WA 98109 Dear Mr. Bezos: This letter is written as a follow-up to recent discussions with Jobsonio regarding the petenti?el location at Amazon?s headquarters in Ohio. Ohio EPA has tie-Cadets 0f experience in processing permits for a wide variety of prejects. We have. many examples where we have exceeded expectetiens regarding permit processing timeiines for large projects in Ohie, including permits for three Amazon Web: Services data centers recently in .Centrai Ohio. Speci?c to your data centers, sir permits were required for generators. .a permit for extending the sewer line and a construction storm water permit. Our experienced teem worked closely With Amach to meet the constructien timelines for the project and permits were tissues ahead of schedule. For the headquarters operation. there may be permits-required from Ohio EPA fer censtruetien? related activity- and for extending water andfer wastewst?er infrastructure. We look foward to working tirith your team is determine what permits will be applicable and will metre issuing permits a prierity. As you can appreciate, one important teeter in efficiently precessing perinits is. open ccmmun-icatien throughout the review process. I fully expe?t my team to age-in work ctesely With Amazen threugheut the entire permitting presses. Establishing a communica?tien strategy up? front that includes reguiar meetings or centerence sails helps to. quickly identify and reselve any issues that came up during the review process. in additien, it is Ohio practice to have a single-point of centect for important proieets such as yours. Laurie Stevenson. Deputy Director of Businejsa Relations. who reports directly to me, witl serve as a singie paint of contact for this project. Her role is to work closely with your team and Ohio EPA senior leadership to meniter pregress it} reviewing permit applicatiens and assist in facilitating any discussions needed te reselve issues. 5ft West Town Street - Suite 700 - Ben l?ilg Ceiurnbus, DH 43216=1049 epaehiogev {614} 5435-35033 6 {514) 644-3134 {fax} 000057 l_ In 1? I am very ?Gn?dent in our ability to work successfu?y with the Amazon team "to meet your goals on timely environmental permitting. We 100k ?inward to the opportunity its work with you. if you have any?additional questions, feeI free t0 contact Laurie Stevenson at 614-3411n2344 or by email at iauria.sievensan@epa.0hio.gou. gas; Craig W0 Buiier Director 000058 .Mr?. ?ccgia?e a . ?3 as, bit-e PHASE The Amazon development proposal utilizes several existing buildings and conceptual new construction to illustrate how at Cleveland HQZ of 8 million?plus square feet can be realized. The proposed real estate is divided into three sections: Initial-Build Out, Full?Build Out, and Additional Development Opportunities. initial Build-Out The Initial Build?Out phase incorporates existing buildings and pad-ready sites that can provide an estimated 4.73 million square feet of space, including 882,600 square feet of office space to meet Amazon's immediate needs. The three property owners of these sites are civic leaders who have agreed to make their properties available for development for the Amazon HQ2 project. Their signed commitment letter to this end is included in the appendix. This pledge assures both immediate occupation of existing structures and the prompt initiation of development plans for vacant sites. Full Build?Out The Full Build-Out sites encompass both existing buildings and additional development sites that can accommodate an estimated 5,546,500 square feet of additional mixed-use space, providing options and flexibility for meeting HQ2's 8 million square foot requirement. These properties are controlled by owners who have been engaged during this process and have expressed interest in collaboration should Cleveland be selected as the future location of H02. Additional Development Opportunities The proposal provides sites able to accommodate an additional 3,172,235 square feet of mixed-use development adjacent to the initial and Full Build-Out sites, anticipating that Amazon may experience greater than anticipated growth or desire even greater development flexibility. These properties also are controlled by owners engaged during this process and interested in collaboration should Cleveland be selected as the future location of H02. 000060 Methodology The square footage from existing structures is calculated based on the current available office space which, in some cases, represents the building's full rentable square footage. Total square footage for new construction proposals were determined using conservative baseline methods, including: Calculating total building height based on 15-foot-high floors, allowing for both ample ceiling height and infrastructure space; Reducing gross square footage of 10 percent (and, in some cases, 15 percent) to allow for common areal vertical access; Determining final height, setback, and overall massing based on both previously developed plans for particular sites and through the contextual scale of surrounding buildings. The final square footage figures (contained herein) offer a pragmatic glimpse of the potential initial development, successive full-build out of over 8 million square feet, and additional development opportunities proximate to the core site. While there are approximately 70 Microgrids currently operating in the United States, only about 15 can serve commercial uses, and they are small. The Cleveland Microgrid will be significantly larger, capable of serving a variety of end-users. 000061 Em rm rm rim il'II'i} rm: [Tl-i W25: Mi ?wmww?. um 5:52?: ?.5053 am?m?e. ma?a ax?y?u 253. "5.52.193 Hmuui EEO ?Ema. . ?35:3 Emmi? BEAM 8m Nm? on: 35.2.9950 Mummkwu 3:93.355 95% mg 83% 3 853, . Emma 2? m3 9.: vagina E3325 3. .833 3 9853 8W2 SN 34 a: 35.75qu $2 ESE 3 83mm .8me 8m. 3.9 3: 255.350 331.3% 22., H.355. Emma 3 333 . 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Height {ll} Total Hams Hoof Area 1 Flaor Area 2 SF From Area 3 Hum:- 15 [.Frankfan-W. 9th! Office-Mind Use 2.19 150 10 37,500 I 16 m. Bah?Criitendm} U'l?'wh?lixed Use 0.92 150 10 - 1? {52. Clair-W. 5th Harm} Nigel-sized Use 0.06 150 10 16.5100 169,000 0.1 13 3rd] Of?ce-Mined Use 9.59 156 .w 15.000 190.000 0.1 mm: 19 gm. th-Iohnson Com} Office-Mixed Use 9.543 150 10 20.400 M4300 [Ll 1834-500 .20 9th singham] Darius-Mined 3.43 15011110 35,500 . 23,750 . 902,500 0.1 812,250 4.75 225 55.875 21.0?5 - 503.125 0.1 452.81.3- 90 - 50.000 300,000 0.11 3131000 130 08.560 3.6.900 . 456.030 0.1 41.0.02: mm - 450.300 9.1 sum SUBTOTAL SF 3.32.235 Bldg. Gross 5F Area '3 My! Rename. 335366 0.1 43500 - 455,000 0.1. 331,500 152,100 2 1 [Flats East-Tower] aimed-med Use 22 {Flats Lem Rise East} OffireM-imd Use 23 {Flats Low Rise West! Oili-ze-Mlxed Use 14 IWFL Loop Site? D?im 5.2? 130 Phase 1 - Initial Build-0m Existing Space: 882,600 sf Proposed New: 3.853.825 sf Phase 1 Subtotal: 4,736,425 Phase 2 - Build-?u! Existing Space: 2,330,000 sf Proposed New: 3,216,500 sf Phase 2 Subtotal: 5,546,500 sf Phases 1 2 Total: 10,282,925 sf 252? a- 3:53?? 5:?qu 3me :3 1029.3. m. man?3:20 >3m::_om 3,172,235 Proposed New 13,455,160 sf Grand Total KSID 0 11-8104?; cavern-emcee ESTO The Hondrabie Frank Jackson Mayor, City of Cleveland Ciev?land City Hall 601 Lakeside Avenue,- ?oom 202 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 The Honorable Armand Budish Cuvahoga County Executive Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters 2079 East Street Cleveland; Ohio 44115 Dear Mayor Jackson and County executive Budish: On behalf of the Jacobs Group, K34) Group, and Weston inc., we are pleased to support our community's efforts to bring Amazon's second headquarters facility to Cleveland. Collectively, we agree to make our properties in the Historic warehouse District available for development for the Amazon project. These properties represent nine (9) acres and 87?,000 SF of existing office Spac?. Based on existing zoning, these properties can accommodate an estimated 4.7 miilion square feet of mixed-use development, We believe these prooenies are uniquely positioned to serve as the hub of an urban neighborhood for Arnamn in the heart of Downtown Cleveland. We are prepared to coilaborate with each other to make these properties available for use by Amazon. In addition to managing our respective real estate portfolios, our organizations are already? accustomed to working together for civic purposes. Principais of each of our organizations have served together for years on the Board of Directors of Downtown Cleveland Alliance, a nonprofit organization that works for the improvement of the city?s central business district We are committed to working diligently with the City of Cieveiand and Cuvahoga County to enSure that Amazon?s real estate needs are met in a timely and ef?cient manner. We pledge our full support to this effort and look forward to working with you, neighboring property owners, and the entire community to bring Amazon to Cleveland. W743 Since re Iv, Dougie E. Price Doug Miller TJ Asher CEO President and CEO President Group Jacobs Real Estate Services Weston, Inc. 000069 Hat-4 - ?W'm rr ?Iwir error f?l" as.? . mama?E mas?23E mug {ml 1 -.0.A ?vr I 4.. . Cm v-I . . I - Myr?y?wn- - .. I g. Ir ~v~ . . ,1 'Ej mien Eula-am mm suumnuua mills?! - sous ?will? 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'l1r p1?12u'1hcmn' nor? 11111113111111?, '11-11 111 111:1 IT L1. 1111551: 11111:! 1-1 ?ullnm' 11 1.11:1:1r11 112 (on 1 11 11111111111111. mpc?rem e1 tl111rr11 511111111111 tntum r-t upmm RTA extended services of the Line Trolley to the Flats East Bank area, weekdays 7 to 11 pm. and Weekends 11 am. to 11pm. r, a Successful advocacy efforts to protect the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in the 2017-2019 state budget and to renew the City of Cleveland tax abatement program, both I of which are essential tools for sustaining housing development in Downtown and other city neighborhoods. A ,f - .ayhouee Square Residential tow tilt sets igia?t?isET shears ?ewntown Cleveland is one at the largest job centers in ?hio Jobs in Downtown Cleveland are consistently high paying and are easily accessible from around the city thanks to multiple RTA routes and highway systems. There are more than 95,000 iobs in a 2.2 square mite area, making Downtown Cleveland is one of the largest jobs centers in Ohio, but increasing the number of jobs in the central business district continues to be Downtown Cleveland Alliance's highest priority. Since the launch of Business Development Center, downtown employers have added over 3,000 jobs. Last year alone,- downtown employers created or retained 7,900 jobs through the leasing or 1.2 million square feet of of?ce space and the opening of 1,000 hotel rooms. Businesses continued to relocate and expand into Downtown leetand during (12 Downtown Cleveland is working to add jobs and reduce the amount of vacant office space by aggressively attracting corporate headquarters and entrepreneurial companies to the neighborhood. NRP Group, a national developer of apartment complexes and other multifamily properties, announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters and consolidate other suburban locations into a single downtown office, bringing more than 100 jobs to the Halls Building. The 43,000?square?toot lease ties up the last notable commercial vacancy at the Halle building. Robots and Pencils announced the relocation of their corporate headquarters from suburban Beechwood to Downtown Cleveland to meet one of their main philosophies which is to "follow the talent," in 02 2.017, Flashstarts, Inc., a startup accelerator, announced the Cleveiand200 Fund a $5 million micro-venture fund too-used on high?growth startups combined with a national marketing effort to attract companies to region. Attracting and growing startups is a proven way to increase area jobs. as 2011 office Attractions and Retentions Forest City Enterprises - 147.795 SF NRP Group - 41,307 Benesch - 120,548 SF Cleveland State University - 39,523 SF McDonald Hopkins - 78,951 SF Bonezzi, Switzer Polite Hupp 17,702 SF PriceWaterhouseCoopers - 63,212 SF Marshall Dennehey - a Taft - 52,000 SF Robots and Pencils - 7,500 Hyatt Legal Plans 47,529 SF Schwarzwald McNair Fusco 4,923 Millennia - 45,072 *Atllaciion 000204 . 2.13:? LI. Isli vacancy, 13:5: .- i? gem-u - sup tits-?ja- in i? as a; sits a its-Hr?: i" 5a,; i g'ttisiti??s?stm. i . ?taL Downtewn Etwamd attics market attracting ennpteyment bad: to mtrat business district when making real estate decisions, Downtown Cleveland unset-NI Led by employers prioritizing talent recruitment and retentio is reversing a decades long trend of jobs sprawling into suburbs and exurbs. al business district is up since (12 2016. Although Downtown led the suburban Downtown trailed the suburban market in office Overall office vacancy in the centr office market in average asking lease rates and net absorption, illustrating the opportunities tor talent attraction?conscious businesses to relocate or expand and the work that remains in building up the downtown employment base. . NH AVEASKNGIEASERME MARKET (?assign?) matrim- llAillililii . ([ilassAamt B) (Elass'Aanrllii Iva-'l l' ml Scurce: CBRE Marketview Dmtown Glass A titties occupancy climbing toward as percent Increasing demand for Class A of?ce space in Downtown Cleveland is fueled by businesses looking to attract top talent. The Millennial Generation and Generation both continue to indicate a preterence to work in vibrant, walkable and transit connected office settings. Class A occupancy rates continue to rise, with occupancy rates protected to exceed 90 percent in the near future. Despite these increasing occupancy rates, opportunities remain for talent-focused businesses to relocate or expand into Downtown. in tact, Downtown Cleveland has more high quality Class A space available, including several large blocks of contiguous space, than the suburban market. 14 7% $24.08 . euwss gi?gg A git-1F? - #713131:? $2233?? 5 I as est?? ?it-35$; it - - 252.3315" .iLi. 000205 rear. ?a r. a i a meta-mam iwe f? '1 Ems- -J 213% 5.133: . gag: 2mg: Eel Erna 5 3413 =1?le 5.7L: Sgt?'?the?? - 4-351" We new; V7 New Housing Baits Continue 16 Props! {lamination Rmidentiat Growth Downtown Cleveland?s housing market remained the hottest in the region in 02 as the first of the coming 1,000 new apartments hit the market, and the occupancy rate remained above 95 percent. By the end or the Q2, the Residences at Leader were 100 percent leased and the first tenants were preparing to move into The Gar?eld by the end of July. The Edge on Euclid also announced that their studio and one-bedroom units were completely leased by mid -July. The next growth area for the downtown market is for sale housing. In Q2, The American Book Bindery began to convert apartments into condominiums with plans to continue conversions as units sell. Another growth area is the development of surface parking lots. Playhouse Square announced their plans construct a 34-story apartment building on a theater district parking lot adjacent to the Hanna Building. The mixed-use space will feature 319 apartments, 550 parking spaces and 22,000 square feet tor resident amenities. This project will Continue to amplify the 24/7 live-work?play atmosphere of the Playhouse Square District. Stark Enterprises is anticipated to begin construction during 03 on. The Beacon, adding a 19~story apartment tower atop the 515 Euclid Avenue parking garage. The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program continues to fuel additional housing development to meet continuing demand tor downtown living options. At the end 01?02, the State of Ohio awarded tax credits to two downtown protects. The Liberty Textiles Building at 1277 W. Sixth St. in the Warehouse District was awarded $1.9 million in tax credits. Plans for the project include 80 new market rate apartments on the upper ?oors and commercial spaces on the ground ?oor. Trinity Cathedral Church Home at 2227 Prospect Ave. received a $250,000 tax credit and will be renovated onto 23 apartmentsdust outside of downtown, the facility at 3101 Euclid Avenue received .a $1.4 million tax credit. The project will include a restaurant and retail space on the first iloor, and 80 market rate apartment units on floors two through nine. 000206 -- in Iii-i' . L. 2222222222 2222222222 22252222 98% AVGLEASERATE 95:. tom um . -- 22.22%? (122016 'i :12 2o}? 5,870 C72 2076 02 2016 . - - . r. Downtown Q.ere.ano? N'?nw Downtown Cleveland Allagnoe 27 Af?- SALE ??05 ?lms 132 2017 C22 287? 02 2016 Etownlown Cloneland Alliance 5.3222222222er $223 222917 02 2.016 Q2 201-5 Gieb??'a?d Niiam? Downtown Glove?land Alliance Demonic-m Cleveland Alliance oewnmm 2222222225 522% Apartments under construction' In the surrounding neighborhoods include apartments in Ohio City Detroit Shoreway Tremont Central Midtown and Superior St. Clair Neighborhoods. BEETS l! WEB 35255352963221; in 29:22:22an '3 [lo-4? tow-:1 {286565822 62% arc-.12; 2017. Taco Bell Cantina opened their sixth national location in the historic May Company Building outsid of Public Square. Wahlburgers Cleveland opened in May, one of the just over 12 locations in the nation. Jimmy Buttet?s Margaritaville announced its grand opening in Flats East Bank in Q2. The restaurant seats close to 500' diners and employs more than 200 people. underway in the surrounding neighborhoods, the Greater Downtown Trade Area continues to grow and become more attractive to retailers. 02 2017 Retail Attractions Orange Theory Thirsty Dog Dante ?s inferno Butcher and the Brewer "Sandwich Shopfx'" I Jimmy Buffett?s Margaritaville Taco Bell Cantina Wahlburgers Cleveland Zaytoon i 7' ii! ?sun .- . New retail looatiOns in Downtown x369 6 in 02 2017 HEW ?3 gamer and Brett??r SB 000208 as; as Hial??r?zL ifs: 5?3" a. 12"?t?o ?ip?y, ?it? was; Mm Ear-"t it a? tiff its; i3 strait: has run. Concerts and sporting events draw visitors into Downtown In 02 2017, Downtown Cleveland welcomed visitors to baseball games, concerts and summer celebrations. So tar this season, attendance for Cleveland Indians games at Progressive Field have surpassed 2016 numbers by more than 4,000 attendees per game. Each home game brings an average paid attendance 01 23,230, putting the indians on pace to approach 2 million attendees in 2017. In June, Paul Simon preformed to a sold-out crowd at Jacob?s Pavilion at Nautica. In July, Downtown Cleveland was home to multiple concerts welcoming more than 140,000 fans. U2 performed at FirstEnergy Stadium on July 1, and a celebration block party was held in the Warehouse District prior to the event. July also welcomed Billy Joel and country singer Luke Bryan to Progressive lield on consecutive nights. These two shows alone brought 70,000 fans into Downtown Cleveland. Hotels continue to bring value. to Dawstowo cteveland In 2016, 1,000 new hotel rooms opened in Downtown in time to welcome visitors to the Republican National Convention in Q2 2016. These additions to the Downtown hospitality market continue to serve the market, with occupancy remaining strong, especially with the large addition of product. Average daily rate held steady and revenue per available room decreased compared to Q2 2016. 2016 saw the typical dip in 04 when the convention business in Cleveland is slow. $200 $150 $100 $50 01 2016 02 2016 03 2016 04 2016 01 2017 02 2017 $0 Occupancy $11 Average Daily Rate Revenue per Avaiiable Room I, 000209 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% vi 1G a 23Res, 3 3* mg- 33% ?it-v: i3? 433.3%; 34 3 33!: H- E333 ,1 ?jam-sit are eases; 5:323?; as a ti at? 6.3 MesaTransportation updates sentient: to improve downtime connectivity One of Downtown Cieveland?s greatest assets is its interconnectivity and its easy routes to the surrounding neighborhoods and the suburbs of Cleveland. Greater Cleveland already has one of the highest concentrations of young, highly skilled workforces in the U5. The transportation options Downtown Cleveland otters provide employers a leg up in attracting this talent base. Downtown Sieveland has Chin's most Diverse Range at Transportation Options Downtown is the is the hub of the region?s interstate system. 1?71, l-480, and the Ohio Turnpike give residents to the East, West, and South easy access to Downtown. Commuters who drive Downtown have access to 57,000. parking spaces and some of the most affordable parking of any major central business district in the Great Lakes Region. a The internationally recognized busrapid transit, the HealthLine, connects the largest employment hub in the State of Ohio with the Cleveland Clinic and the City of Cleveland?s second largest employment hub, University Circle. 11> The Cleveland State Line, a BRT service modeled on the connects Western neighborhoods and suburbs to Downtown. a The State of Ohio?s only commuter rail system provides residents of neighborhoods and suburbs and customers of Cleveland Hopkins Airport direct access to Downtown. Downtown has the most extensive free downtown trolley network in the US, with trolleys running every 10?15 minutes and serving workers, residents, and visitbrs. DEA provides transportation consulting and assistance Business Development Center offers free transportation consultation and assistance to employers that relocate or expand in the central business district. In addition to saving money, raising awareness about the availability oftransportation options hetps advance talent recruitment and retention. Some oi the resources and tools that DCA can offer include identifying parking locations via online and mobile?friendly Parking Navigator; competitively bidding parking solutions through a partnership with the Cleveland Parking Association; providing information about programs that allow commuter-s to purchase parking or RTA passes with pretax dollars; providing access to the RTA Ready? to?Ride program, which includes customized route planning tor employees. an assigned trip advisor, and complimentary RTA passes; connecting commuters with information about bicycling; and ensuring advocacy for improved transportation funding, services. and infrastructure. 000210 ?ewniewn weveiand enhanced transportation assets in ?2 with service, infrastructure and technology improvements Downtown Cleveland?s transportation system took steps forward to improve service across multiple modes, including bus-rapid transit, trolley, light rail, bike share, and water taxi. Service and technology improvements in Q2 2017 make it easier than ever to commute into Downtown Cleveland. . Q2 improvements included: Extended Free C-Line trolley to serve the Flats East Bank riverfront development extension. The C-Line runs 7-ttpm Monday Friday and itam?ttpm Saturday-Sunday. RTA broke ground on a new Rapid Station that will serve the E. 34 St, Cuyahoga Community College, and the Campus District. RTA announced plans for a new bus-rapid transit service, the MetroHealth Line, better connecting its W. 25th Street main campus with Downtown Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods. UH Bikes, Cleveland?s bike share system, added three new stations, including one at Cleveland State University, improving connectivity between Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Metroparks announced that. thanks to a sponsorship from ArcelorMittal, the Water Taxi connecting the Flats East Bank, West Bank, and points along the Cuyahoga River will be tree for the remainder of the season. The Lake Link section of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Trail opened, improving bicycle and pedestrian access to the Cuyahoga River Valley and Towpath Trail. The tree, interactive Gohio Commute program allows commuters to plan their trip, identity available transportation modes and routes, connect with nearby commuters, and log commute information. RTA now makes real~time information about bus, BRT trolley and train arrivals and departures available to app developers. A number of Android and 108 applications?including Googie Maps Transit, Roadity, Moovit and Transitl?utilize real time data. RTA tickets can easily be purchased via the official RTA app. Metroparks it 00021 1 5% Sn? ?15* .233 a jam in)" we; f?a-e: Egg: if: 5 is} {uni?es LE is; 1&3? E. Busiaws Develmml Gamer Business Development Center serves as a single point of contact for business leaders and decision makers. commercial real estate professionals, developers and The Center?s services include advocacy, marketing, research; site selection assistance, public and private financial assistance consulting and technical support. During '02 2017. Business Development center team: Conducted 86 business a-ttraction,_ retention, engagement meetings during 02 and 234 in the first half of 2017. Tracked 11 business attraction leads that would bring over 450 jobs to Downtown Cleveland Provided market research and technical assistance to 8 projects that could bring an estimated $170 million of investment into Downtown Cleveland Advocated for The Transformation plan by submitting a Friend of the Court Brief to the Ohio Supreme Court. Advocated for fix to state budget tax issue to prevent a multi-million dollar peryear budget loss to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Ben?s Biean 8: Safe Ambassadors connotete Spring Cleaning Ambassador program employs more than 60 people who are dedicated to keeping Downtown Cleveland?s streets clean and safe and welcoming for visitors all year round. The Ambassadors can be seen patrolling Downtovvn?s neighborhoods from W. 10th Street to E. 18th on foot and on bicycles. They act as mobile concierges and as maintenance staff. Reach an ambassador by calling 216621?6000 anytime between 7 am. and midnight. I Collected 148,725 pounds of trash from Downtown/7f .1 streets Provided 383 safety escorts Served as concierges to 5,675 visitors Sad; . Q: DOMItown Cleveland 000212 Tsar? L?f? ?.15 grant-gm 3 g?gziw if315?? ice as :e Key Estimation Main Avenue Bridge sew improvements During 02 2017, Downtown Cleveland Alliance continued to work with neighborhood partners to increase downtown connectivity through Step Up Dovmtown. The vision and tactical plan identifies connectivity as the overarching theme necessary to take Downtown Cleveland to the next level, and identified 18 key connections to improve Downtown's walkability. One of those key connections that needed to be improved to increase overall neighborhood connectivity was the Main Avenue Bridge underpass which is a main pedestrian connection between the Warehouse District and Flats neighborhood. In Q2 2017, the Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation received volunteers from KeyBank's Make a Difference Day and ?nancial support trom Sherwin Williams. Artist Alan Giberson updated the space with public art and Cleveland Public Power improved the lighting. The improvements make the pathway less intimidating to walkers coming trom either direction and the public art adds value to the location. After - Main Avenue Bridge Mural installation 000213 aa?tf?r Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DOA) is a not-for?protit organization dedicated to building a dynamic downtown. working with property owners and neighborhood based partners: DOA is able to provide economic development opportunities, business attraction and retention efforts= the Clean ans Safe Ambassador Program as well as strategic marketing initiatives tor Downtown Cleveland. In 2014= DCA unveiled Step Up Downtown: a Vision and tactical plan that sets the course for the future of Downtot?rn Cleveland. The five~year strategy is availabte to read at DowntownCIetrelandmm 000214 Jaw-:mun-ram. Cleveland [)63?76101311?163?11t Advisers AN AFFILIATE OF GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP Cleveland Develapment Advisers (CDA), formed in 1989, is the real estate and business financing affiliate of the Greater Cleveland Partners-hip. CDA invests privately funded capital into catalytic projects designed to advance economic and community development projects throughout Cleveland. N0 l\ Beginning; in 1992, CDA 5i I'ic?dnL resources into the adaplive reuse of historic buildings in (Cleveland's Warehouse District, including nine of the largest residential praiecte, beg: ng With the Grand Amanda, and inclurlu':g major project-s like the. Fair Ilal'g?nllp?v; and the iv'iiuu-uju. In all, CDA financing A has a 98-year track record of capitalizing, mesh {4 and manr- ?rg the business community's investment in economic and community development prnje?s in underserved areas nl veland. To date (3ka has Invested $360 million into 125 psujects . generating $3.5 on in development. (IDA has invested the development of nearlyI 5,500 apartment unite throughout Cleveland, Including more than 3,800 units in Downtown Cleveland and is proud to have helped rry the rn tr of 15.000 re5ident5 Calling their The following page; highlight same of the major CDA investmente that have made the Neighborhood ltiS today lirst investment was a $28 million investment to guarantee the completion oi the eway Eipr?rtr Camp at - the el'md Milan's Galvanized lay the success; ol: the Warelwuse District and seeing the tie-Jnlripers? visirm to capitalize on the neighboring tiiateway Sptix'ts. Complex energy, CDA began to invest in the; creation at This acquisition ifal'lcl construction: ?nancing ni'ovidecl by (IDA led to the of an entire city block into a destination ncighburhood which is new I?m-m; rl-m Hanna n; .. H-m'mmrus .H Horn-M In 2003, CDA became mm: of the {ilst irrs?tmicms 10 utilize the Maw: sham. it? program as m1 amnorrlic inmslu nelgl'vbcm'hmuds. Numemus pr'cpiects have bene?ted from mesellax medium, inciuding investments created over 11001:! jobs and lr'HH aquarium: Umv?i? new; public access In its; hismlic wauer qul is <1 Imp primnly Eur the City ?:11 Cleveland. In 2006, (IDA :3 bruviz'irad marl}; financing as part of the ?3?le mi?ion y: rmigl'rbm?i'umr? and in :2 1 Izaegan welmming reside-mt?? I {iladtiull . A EAST BANK 201*! this rm. to this. LmiLilln-Z' Inbdl'l 'rld'lel'il'tial'? 'mm?cd in the Hm Emit Bank. M: ?r pmject was a maior waiershed ?torment-{m Dawn town Cleveland with The mdewcelnpl men I. (J the Iong-uacanl Arneriu'ust Tower and Historic Rotunda int!) a ciesl' an imimling'sn the firsL mil-service gmcery store in Clevela rid. H03 'Eapm?p Ril HMINIJMOQ raz-rmnusuoa as? heron{iiujs?'O .il?v' 1g; ?ummu n} 'sop Annexe; ?raj"; paws-M2- rig-anus. ?isrwga-awyr "7 mm"; 998?s: ?lg ?18s wamlseml EugsnOH umolumog gm v1. 28 ?uamua Paw-Ms qul?r-Iq m? 000218 1 .I the Ijmat'er- - a "9 Pm! 1d (rm-Haliaarative, effarts 1g. ?3?{itt1lize aim-1t awn- CLE?V??-Ian-?c?lg Aim-If; with mil. isnIm?mrS' We; the" (my ?f - - (L: Iaf?lami(MW high- mvn'll'ow-n and: our man}; (Chm; l?53ftr1ers. L335t [3131. ["101 least ??ll?laf?lk- the Noted: -de..ve-Iop? rs; and Who have . ?163i:- VISION th Hum [0 ?ea Iii:- hmaq 1:18 '23? he Wye Karma rd - this; as we: dew-I1 on PUBLIC SQUARE On June 30, 2016, after of eight years of planning and incredible teamwork by a number of civic and corporate leaders, Cleveland?s new Public Square was unveiled. The $50 million renovation honored the historical vision ofthe 6.5 acre park and also created a modern?day public space that focuses on people. Designed by James Corner Field Operations (JCFO), a world-renowned landscape architect ?rm that has created dynamic and inviting public spaces in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Brazil, Norway and more, Public Square has been transformed into an active and engaging space for all to enjoy. In the heart of Downtown Cleveland, right outside of Cleveland?s iconic Terminal Tower, the new Public Square is part of an overall plan to connect catalytic developments like the Flats East Bank, and Cleveland Convention Center, and to better connect Public Square to the Malls, and the lakefront. The Square includes walking promenades, a lush lawn with a natural amphitheater for concerts and events, areas to sit and lounge, a water feature with seasonal ice rink, 3 speakers terrace, a caf?, restrooms, and much more. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was integrated into the overall park to become more accessible. Since the re-dedication of Public Square, the space has re-energized downtown Cleveland. The site has been home to hundreds of events, offering something for everyone. Children play in the water feature, while downtown workers eat lunch at Rebol or in the amazing new green space of The Gund Foundation Green. Visitors have enjoyed live music, great food events like Food Trucks and Farmers? Markets. Public Square has also played host to numerous public demonstrations in the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Plaza. 000220 EH an: m: Ml my; 253.5 1- . II. ?If? m. and .. Ukalrom Hull Hall olf?arnq . (l - - . Airport 3-1de n???-L?H?H??rwmm?J1..- .. ?T?sr??,w?v?wa.-.. . .1 I I I "Tl. I . . . - Munlaml Lol - - r- . if Elli-Egan mam ?If I . :5 i} l! ?ggf' f! ..I ml HTA Line Trolley 3; Commercial Of?ce Space . Parking Space . Line Trolley I Existing Residential Space Line mile? NineTwera Trolle I Future Resudentral Space 3! HealthLine Existing Hotel Space Cleveland State Line . - j/ Future Hotel Space w? . 9 I..: xiv, Cleveland Hotel Map ?mm. 0 (ins: a a ??fl?mm?v? Wills; Pi" i Tu nh?ii"?i . a he" a 15-4531.) 1ft. .. - yu'tr-r I .9: ?451?: the Hai?: Hall?fll?f': a at (art: . :7 m, .1 - 1.1" iyw I 1 If] ??grav 5?1-11 ?ne-1m Er age $.15:,au'i?l" 3:311?? {agl?ank I. IE {kw-m I . I I A 992-: :82Fm?. 5am?: Ra?-r11 I - .- '5 ESE-pin In Em . :rq IO 1 atim': (xampilr-rd by GREAT LEVELAN A T) T) '?cm'n investment It A?r?n 2017 Northeast Oh 180+ l?vastt?ent? $21.8 BILLION-I- INVESTED IN NORTHEAST OHIO 2.013 o_ n; t. e. ..?dtnN-Ln v? - - - ..I .'V01r .- "4 .4.. .413 Jehc. Northeast Ohio Major Real Estate, Business, and Infrastructure Investments Since 20% {s inmillioils as a September 28. 2125 Superior Residential Conversion. .. - .514 5325 Euclid Ave. renovation$280 Akron Children' 5 Hospital Considine- Building expansion 584 Akron Children 5 Hospital Kay Jewelers Paviliic'm . . . -. .- $180 Alcoa aerospace castings expansion.5100 Amazon Ful?lment Center- North Randall . $177. American Greetings Headquarters .. ArcelorMittal facility upgrades $55 Arhaus Furniture headquarters 543 Aspen Place apartments 311 Baker Hughes facility $54 Beacon Euclid). .. $94 Bdwery Proiect - Akron - 5 38 Breakwater Bluffs . 545 ByteGrid downtown data centerCarroll County Energy natural gas power plant - 5899 Cedar Extension RedeveIOpm?nt. Phase 1 $33 Celebr?ezze Federal Building Renovation $121 Centric mixed Use development (former lntesa.570 Charter Steel Cuyahoga Heights rolling mill $?l55 ChesapeakeConso'rtlUm processing fertility $900 Church and State apartments 550 Church Sonora Commons . . . .- 515 City Blue Building apartment . . . . . . . . . $14 City Of Cleveland Third District Police Station . .. . $15 Cleveland Athletic Club apartment conversion. .. 562 Cleveland Clinic Akron General Level 1 Trauma Center. . . .. .550 Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center $276 Cleveland .Clinic CWRU Health Education Campus5515 Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Expansion 583 Cleveland Clinic Holiday Inn $40 Cleveland Clinic Jacobs Health Center. Phase 2' 5M3 Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Health Center .. . . . .. . . . . . .5321 Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital Expansion . . . $18 Cleveland Heights-University Heights High School renovation. . .579 Cleveland Hopkins international Airport Control Tower .577 Cleveland l-Iopkins international Airport Terminal Renovation . . .520 Cleveland institute of Art Dorms . . $16 CIeVeland Institute of Art ExpansiOn. . . W5 Cleveland Museum'of Art Expansion 5350 Cleveland Mus?eum'of Natural History ExpansionClaireland Rowing Foundation Rivergate? Park 3 . -. $10 . Cleveland Schopl for-the Arts s25 CMHA Cedar Redevelopment 5% Campus International School $24 Corning Place apartments (Garfield Building) $40 $18 Cristal Global expansion $64 CSU Center for Innovations in Health Professions - 3345 C80 Washkewicz-College of Engineering Building 560 Coyahoga County Administration Building $80 Cuya'hoga (Spunty Public Library $i00 CWRU Dental School . 560 CWRU Performing Arts Center $25 CWRU thinktbox] institute for Collaboration and Innovation. .535 CWRU Tinkl-Iam Veale University Center $50 5142 Dealer Tire Headquarters .. . . . . $25- Downtown Lakefront Plan Phase 1 510 Downtown Lakefront Plan - Harbor Verandas $12 Drury Plaza . . . .. . . $52 Eaton Corporation Headquarters. . . . $170 Fairmo'nt Creamery apartments 515 Fat Heads. Brewing facility $9 FirstEnergy Stadidm Renovation . .z . . .-.. . . . -. . . . $120 FirstEnergy transmission control center .. . . . - . $45 Flats East Bank. Phase 1 $275 Flats East Bank. Phase 2 . . $146 Ford Avon Lake Assembly Plant. production $168 Ford Avon Lake Assembly Plant, Super Duty production 5200 Ford Brook-Park Engine Plant Upgrades 5145 Goodyear Tire a Rubber Co. headquarters 5161 Great Lakes Science Center $40 H.J. Heinz Co. expansion 528 Haicon Resources Corp $70 Hazel 8 Apartments. . $i1 Hemmingway. Midtown office-8: lab park. .. . . . .. $51 Hess Corp and PVRPartners?LP pipeline $l25 Hilton Cleveland Downtown $2272 I II I 4? 3" c-Iun UH Rainbow for Women and Children 000224 Nowell Rubbermaid expansion .l Nord Family Greenway Dean Brook Restoration Park Racine OhioHeaith MedCen'tral Mans?eld Hcispital One Twenty West apartments One University Circle I. Opportunity Corridor ParlIfSouthworlh Buildings Apartment Conversion . . . . . Pennant Midstream LLC plant (E- Pepperidge Farms expansion PineCrest mixed use development X-l - Playhcluse quare Apartment TowerPlayhouse Square District Enhancements '1 Pro Football Hall of Fame expansionPro Football Hall of Fame Village . Progressive Field renovations West snore-way Boulevard Conversion Hellywood Gaming at Mahoning valley I luntington Convention CenterfGIobal Center for Health Innovation Hyland SoftWare Expansion IBM/Explorys Headquarters - Innova Phasei . Innova Phase 2 IX Center Renovation Expansion - KSU Center for the Visual Arts KSU College of Architecture Environmental Design KSU Cunningham. Smith and Williams Halls upgrades KSU Integrated Sciences Building Lakefront Pedestrian Bridge Leader Building Apartment Conversion Lake Erie Wind Farm Pilot Legacy Village Hyatt Place Hotel and Parking Structure . Liberty Textile Building . . . . . . . . . . . . Link 59 Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Expansion . Lubrl Izoi plant expansion i Marathon Petroleum refineries and pipeline . Menlo Park ACademy Metroi-lealth Brecksville Health and Surgery Center .4. MetrdHeaith Critical Care Facility expansionMotroi-ioalth Main Campos Transformation . . . . . . . . . MetroHeaith Middleburg Heights Health Center MT Silver Building Rasidential Conversion Mueller Electric Bonding Residential Conversion . . . .. . . . . NEOMED Portage County Nestle LJ. Minor Plant Expansion. . . Nestle Product Tecnnology? Center- Solon. Public Infrastructure and DeveIOpment Financing- 2013..' Public Infrastructure and Development Financing 2014;. Public Infrastructure and Development Financing- 2015?: - Public infrastructure and Development Financing- 2015}; Public Square Renovation . Quattro condo . . . .. . .- . . - - Quicken Loans Arena Transformation Plan Residences at 1717 Residences at the Hanna Rockporl Square townhorne development Rosetta Building . . . . .. Schofieid I-Iotelti: Residential Renovation Senator George V. Voinovich Bridge. Eastbound. .. Senator George V. Voinovich Bridge. Westbound . . . - -. lntec expansion . . Qt ell-r141 f1Wham active-attainment? grimkla?a, cw Cenmlar ii I newsman, and 3mm Cleveland Quinta-1:339:53, About This Beaumont 3. 3; Northeast Ohio Capital investment Syn~ opsis provides a- snapshot of the maior catalytic de? ?i veiorament taking piece throughout Greater Cleveland. 1; F: The listed projects or initiatives each involved an invest- q; ment. of at least $10 million in capital costs and ware a: completed. had begun?construction, or had secured necessary funding during the past five years. The list also includes cUmulative figures from capital invest~ ment contracts executed by several keypublic agencies during the same time frame. While it is nearly impos- sible to capture ail of the development activity taking place in the i4dcounty region. this document highlights some of the most significant investments completed and taking place in Greater Cleveland thanks to the ef- forts of numereus public, private, non-profit, and phil- anthropic partners. -. - 1.11 a 7.5" investment Breakdown Investment Type 2% Hospitality - $493 million 5% Educational - $1.1 billion 5% Residential - $1.3 billion 8% Mixed Use $1.7 billion 9% Entertainment. Recreation 8: Culture - $1.9 9% Business 8: Retail - $1.9 18% - - - Healthcare $3.9 billion Manufacturing 8: industry - 54.4 billion Public Facilties 23% 8: infrastructure $5.1 billion Project Status 20% ?#5me Completed Construction We: $11.43 52% Capital Investment Synopsis compiled by: GCP Real Estate, Business 8: Physical Development 1240 Huron Road East, Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 592-2444 000226