Center of the city: park transformed into a vibrant hub for Downtown Toledo

Riding the wave of economic development

Levis Square is a bustling gathering and green space in the urban center of Downtown Toledo. Nestled between skyscrapers, the phased redesign captures the momentum of residential and commercial development and brings a touch of nature and connectivity through Old Madison Avenue and St. Clair Street.

A renewed urban oasis

The reconstruction of Levis Square has had a profound impact on the metro area, integrating green urbanism and fostering social engagement. The square creates logical connection points between outside attractions such as Promenade Park, the Maumee River, the SeaGate Convention Center, and the core Business District of Downtown Toledo, greatly improving circulation. The main walkway cuts through the bounding edges of the existing park structure and opens up to vibrant gathering spaces.

The square offers a plethora of engaging features for the public to take in and interact with, including:

• A reflection pool with fountains and neon lights pairs with colorful uplighting and strings of globe lights, creating an oasis for night-time gathering.
• A variety of seating options for gathering, enjoying a meal, or taking a rest, such as bistro tables with hardshell umbrellas, benches, patio chairs, retaining walls, and stone slabs.
• A marquis sign at the square entry and multiple sculptures create artistic focal points, drawing passersby in.
• A wooden performance platform provides the perfect stage for smaller live musical performances.
• Beds of carefully-select shrubbery and flowers, lively dispersed planters, and open greenspace bring nature into the heart of downtown.