Cogswell Hall is an affordable housing project that combines new construction with historic preservation and LEED Silver Certification.
The first phase of Cogswell Hall’s unique, historic preservation and expansion project for affordable housing opened mid-May 2009 with 23 new suites ready for occupancy. The historic part of the structure was shut down for renovation to be opened at the end of 2009.
The first phase of Cogswell Hall’s unique, historic preservation and expansion project for affordable housing opened mid-May 2009 with 23 new suites ready for occupancy. The historic part of the structure was shut down for renovation to be opened at the end of 2009.
Our Mission: To provide quality, affordable housing and supportive services for adults of limited income facing critical life challenges who would otherwise be homeless.
Cogswell Hall is working hard to provide a more energy-efficient and livable home for our residents. The expansion and renovation will double the space of the existing cramped rooms, add private baths, new laundry, dining room, recreation, and community meeting rooms. The new and renovated buildings will offer 41 rooms upon completion.
Total construction cost for the new addition and our historic renovation is $8.8 million, of which $8.2 million has been raise. The goal of Cogswell Hall’s Coming Home Campaign is $11 million. The long-term goal of the campaign is to complete the capital project and to raise an operating reserve so Cogswell Hall can continue to serve our residents for the next 100 years.
Be Part of our New Home...
Donate to the Coming Home Campaign!
For more information on donations or to get a tour of the new facility, please contact us at 216-961-1568.
View the Construction Timeline
Donate to the Coming Home Campaign!
For more information on donations or to get a tour of the new facility, please contact us at 216-961-1568.
View the Construction Timeline
Preserving the Past... Planning the Future
Life in a Historic Walking District
Cogswell Hall is located on an urban district that easily accommodates walkers
due to close proximity of cultural and retail attractions in the historic Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District.
Cogswell Hall is located on an urban district that easily accommodates walkers
due to close proximity of cultural and retail attractions in the historic Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District.
Preserving History
Every attempt has been made to ensure that the exterior of the new addition compliments the existing historic renovation. Ninety percent of the original structure will be retained and preserved. The existing home contains beautiful hardwood trim with a stately brick exterior that has been kept in tact since the home’s construction in 1913. Existing furniture will be used to reduce landfill waste.
Every attempt has been made to ensure that the exterior of the new addition compliments the existing historic renovation. Ninety percent of the original structure will be retained and preserved. The existing home contains beautiful hardwood trim with a stately brick exterior that has been kept in tact since the home’s construction in 1913. Existing furniture will be used to reduce landfill waste.
Group Living
Group living in a community of adults sharing meals and common areas saves money and energy: instead of 41 separate kitchens, dining and living rooms, residents share these rooms as a family would. This design is friendlier to the environment and saves the organization on operating costs.
Group living in a community of adults sharing meals and common areas saves money and energy: instead of 41 separate kitchens, dining and living rooms, residents share these rooms as a family would. This design is friendlier to the environment and saves the organization on operating costs.
Cogswell Hall recognizes the generosity of ICI Paints/Glidden which donated paint for the new building and Moen Incorporated for generously donating bathroom fixtures.
Our Partners in Preserving History
• Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
• Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
• Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
• Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
This Project is Supported by:
• The Federal Home Loan Bank
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• State and Federal Historic Tax
Credits
• City of Cleveland Housing Trust
Fund
• The Eva L. and Joseph M.
Bruening Foundation
• The Abington Foundation
• The Sherwick Fund
• The Higley Fund
• The Federal Home Loan Bank
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• State and Federal Historic Tax
Credits
• City of Cleveland Housing Trust
Fund
• The Eva L. and Joseph M.
Bruening Foundation
• The Abington Foundation
• The Sherwick Fund
• The Higley Fund
• Enterprise Communities Partners
Green Communities
• The Ohio Department of
Development Housing Assistance
Program
• The Cleveland Foundation’s Major
Capital Grant Program
• The Woodruff Foundation
• The Sovereign Order of St. John
Green Communities
• The Ohio Department of
Development Housing Assistance
Program
• The Cleveland Foundation’s Major
Capital Grant Program
• The Woodruff Foundation
• The Sovereign Order of St. John
And Generous Support from People Like You!
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