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Cleveland Airport Site Could Generate $800 Million in Revenue

3/27/2026

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Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport loses about $1 million annually and sits on valuable lakefront land.
Proposed concepts include a golf course, hotels, and recreational facilities that could yield $800 million in economic impact and $6 million in tax revenue.
The waterfront authority led by Scott Skinner emphasizes private funding and low-density uses, with 90% of survey respondents favoring a more accessible lakefront.

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Story summary

Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport loses about $1 million annually and sits on valuable lakefront land.
Proposed concepts include a golf course, hotels, and recreational facilities that could yield $800 million in economic impact and $6 million in tax revenue.
The waterfront authority led by Scott Skinner emphasizes private funding and low-density uses, with 90% of survey respondents favoring a more accessible lakefront.