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Music Settlement seeks city support as $12M Gries House rehab nears construction

Cleveland City Council Health, Human Services and Arts Committee · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The Music Settlement told the council committee it will expand instruction space by 50% through a $12 million rehab and addition to the Gries House, has raised over $10.1 million and seeks help with community outreach and partnerships to increase access and aid.

The Music Settlement asked the Health, Human Services and Arts Committee to note a major capital project intended to increase the organization's instructional capacity and community programming.

Representatives described a project to rehabilitate the historic Gries House and construct a complementary addition on the University Circle campus to increase teaching spaces from 28 to 42. The organization said the work will improve acoustics for percussion, jazz and pop ensembles, add a technology lab with digital audio workstations, and create a community-facing outdoor music patio.

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