Circle East Townhomes, Cleveland, OH

Overview:

The Finch Group has joined forces with PNC Bank, Cuyahoga County, the City of East Cleveland, and University Circle, Inc. to develop Circle East Townhomes, a new multi-family housing community consisting of 20 two bedroom townhomes with attached garages. The team recently purchased an under-utilized parcel of land on Greater Cleveland’s “Main Street” Euclid Avenue located approximately 500 ft. east of University Circle, the region’s premier cultural, educational and health care center. It is an area that is currently experiencing significant capital investment and job creation by major stakeholders. The site is located at a stop of the recently completed Regional Transit Authority “Health Line” that connects Public Square with University Circle and East Cleveland and will be a model for transit oriented development and sustainable design.

The Site:

Circle East Townhomes is conveniently located just 0.8 miles from the main entrance of University Hospital!

The site to accommodate the proposed 20 townhome community is approximately 1.2 acres of land owned by University Circle, Inc. The design concept is to have 16 of the units front on Euclid Ave. with the garage accessed from a private, gated drive at the back. The remaining 4 units face northwest sharing the same drive access.

The existing mature street trees along Euclid Ave., Lakeview and Auburndale Roads will be retained as much as is practical. To reduce storm water run-off landscape bio-basins will be constructed to collect and filter rain water from paved areas and roofs. Additional landscaping will be provided focusing on the use of indigenous plants materials to eliminate the need for irrigation and reduce maintenance while providing a pleasant environment.

Green Communities Features:

The design and construction of the townhomes will be done in compliance with the Enterprise Green Communities Program. Roofs and the 2x6 exterior walls will have added insulation. All windows will be operable and have low “e” insulated glass. Interior finishes and materials will be low or no VOC products.  Appliances, heating and air conditioning equipment and light fixtures will be Energy Star rated. Low flow plumbing fixtures will be installed to reduce water use. To further encourage energy conservation and reduce rental costs all utilities will be separately metered; water, sewer, gas and power. In this way residents can reduce their living expenses by conserving.

The Townhomes:

The project is intended to include 20 two bedroom two and a half bath designs of approximately 1,300 sf.  The units have raised entry porches to create a connection both physically and visually to the street. The ground floor will be an enclosed two car garage with a remote door operator, mechanical room and access to the apartment above. The second level will be an open plan with kitchen, dining area and great room. With windows at both ends there will be abundant natural light and the opportunity for cross ventilation to reduce the need for air conditioning. The third floor will be two master bedroom suites with private bathrooms and walk-in closets.

For More Information:

Please visit the Circle East Townhomes web site