Executive Director of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation
Eileen Cassidy serves as the dual Executive Director for both the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation and the Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. Appointed to lead these interconnected civic organizations in October 2024, Cassidy is a driving force behind downtown Cleveland's neighborhood preservation, heritage tourism, and adaptive reuse strategies. Prior to taking the helm as Executive Director, she managed localized community growth strategies as the Director of Community Engagement for the districts
How storytelling, place, and public engagement strengthen historic and cultural preservation. Discover how historic places and cultural heritage become more meaningful—and more likely to be valued and protected—when people connect with the stories and people behind them. Drawing from Cleveland’s Take a Hike® approach, participants will explore practical ways to turn their own historic and cultural resources into engaging public experiences that build personal connections, deepen appreciation and inspire support for preservation. This session has been approved for AIA LU credit.