University Hospitals Makes $3 Million Investment in Multi-Family, Mixed-Income Housing Development in Hough Neighborhood

CLEVELAND – As part of its Community Health Investment Strategy that prioritizes well-being, maternal & child health and economic opportunity, the University Hospitals Board of Directors approved a $3 million mission-related investment in a multi-family, mixed-income housing development in the Hough neighborhood that will prioritize below-market affordable rents. The development, dubbed Gateway66 at League Park, is being developed by Frontline Development Group, LLC, a minority- and female-owned real estate development firm.

UH’s investment will be structured as a soft-debt mortgage providing a below-market interest rate and financed by UH’s endowment fund. It is expected that the principal will be paid back over a 15-year term.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has noted that social determinants of health (SDOH) impact quality-of-life outcomes and risks, and research has linked the quality of housing as an SDOH factor. University Hospitals recognizes that stable housing creates thriving communities and is a key component of well-being.

“This commitment builds upon UH’s existing initiatives in the Midtown-Hough corridor, including the UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Ahuja Center for Women & Children and the soon-to-open UH Diabetes Research and Wellness Center in the Midtown Collaboration Center,” explained Heidi L. Gartland, UH Chief Community & Government Affairs Officer. “This also compliments earlier investments in a wellness center and teaching kitchen at The Davis housing complex in the Glenville neighborhood, as well as all the community resources provided at the UH Otis Moss Health Center in the Fairfax neighborhood. Together, these investments demonstrate a holistic, place-based strategy that fosters economic vitality, community health, and access to opportunity. With Gateway66, this work takes on even greater meaning, creating pathways for employees, residents, and community members to live, thrive, and actively participate in the area’s growth.”

Gateway66 at League Park will be a new, 82,237-square-foot construction development at the corner of East 66th Street and Linwood Avenue in the Hough neighborhood in Cleveland. Eight units at Gateway66 at League Park will serve residents earning at or below 30% Area Median Gross Income (AMGI), 16 units will serve residents earning at or below 50% AMGI, 32 units will serve residents earning at or below 60% AMGI, 20 units will serve residents earning at or below 80% AMGI, and 4 units have been designated as market rate.

“Hough is a neighborhood with a rich legacy of community pride and resilience,” noted Sheila Wright, CEO of Frontline Development Group. “It has long been home to families and residents who have sustained its vibrancy despite cycles of disinvestment. The ongoing revival of Hough reflects a shared effort among community members, institutions, and partners like University Hospitals to create a future where everyone has access to opportunity. We are deeply grateful to University Hospitals for their support, not only with this investment but with the additional strategic guidance they have provided.”

Gateway66 at League Park will provide at least 80 units, comprising 56 single-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units. Gateway66 at League Park will include the construction of two four-story elevator buildings with various amenities including: on-site management office, community room with kitchenette, and more. The development will be accessible for a variety of populations including singles, young professionals, seniors, single-parent households, and small families.