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Cleveland SkyLift

Help us fund the feasibility study to bring an iconic aerial cable car system to Cleveland. You can make this happen!

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Cleveland SkyLift

Cleveland SkyLift

Cleveland SkyLift

Cleveland SkyLift

Cleveland SkyLift

Help us fund the feasibility study to bring an iconic aerial cable car system to Cleveland. You can make this happen!

Help us fund the feasibility study to bring an iconic aerial cable car system to Cleveland. You can make this happen!

Help us fund the feasibility study to bring an iconic aerial cable car system to Cleveland. You can make this happen!

Help us fund the feasibility study to bring an iconic aerial cable car system to Cleveland. You can make this happen!

LeanDog
LeanDog
LeanDog
LeanDog
1 Campaign |
Cleveland, United States
$5,330 USD 61 backers
1% of $500,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

LeanDog and many advocates across our city believe in a vision for an aerial cable car system called Cleveland SkyLift, which will connect Clevelanders to their waterfront while providing a cutting-edge digital experience that will change the way people enjoy our city.  Riders will be able to soar at a thrilling 150 feet above the shore, exploring everything from our parks to Browns stadium with complete ease.

What we need the money for...

Since April, we've been hard at work with some of the best cable car manufacturers in the world.  Before we can build SkyLift, we need to complete a six month feasibility study which includes: engineering, market analysis and design.  This requires raising money to hire a team of experts to conduct research.

This team includes cable car experts from Switzerland, Austria and British Columbia, and Colorado.  Cleveland team members will be hired to provide the construction, management, financial, legal, marketing, design and technology skills.  

During the six months they will do a feasibility study with approximately 30 different areas of consideration and produce a summary of their findings.

Based on this study, we can then make determinations on everything from building architecture, capacity, fares, system configuration, and budgets in order to then seek the funding capital.

We also plan to rent a vehicle to tow our demo cable car around town.  We will install our flight simulator in the car and tour Cleveland to demonstrate our idea.  We will sell additional merchandise to raise additional capital.  

Our total need is approximately $700,000 to complete this phase.  

What you get...

When you support this project, you'll get cool things like stickers, t-shirts, posters, bricks, and passes.  You can purchase advertising for your business and even invitations to the opening day party.  More importantly you can say you helped us explore this vision!  Hopefully we can make Cleveland SkyLift a reality.

 

stickers magnets and skylift t-shirt

SkyLift Plan Poster

custom engraved brick

SkyLift 1 year and Lifetime passes

Commemorative Plaque

example sponsor logos placed on the SkyLift van

 

example sponsor logos on the SkyLift cable car

The Economic Growth Foundation, a subsidiary of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, is the fiscal agent for SkyLift. All donations toward this project are charitable donations.

Tell Me More...

Check us out at ClevelandSkyLift.com.  We have done our homework over the last four months and this site will answer many of your questions.  Please like us, tweet about us and spread the word. Thank you for your support and let's Rock Cleveland! 

11 Stations, Hundreds of Destinations - Come Rediscover Cleveland!

Municipal Lot

Park your car, motorhome, and even tour buses in one of the over 2000 parking spaces and start your journey flying around Cleveland or to a Browns Game!  This station would be integrated with the RTA Waterfront Line. 

Burke Lakefront Airport

Visit the Women's Air & Space museum, learn to fly, and bring your future pilots here!  Tour the USS Cod Submarine, catch an amazing sunset, or commute to work in the proposed Geis Companies office complex. 

Convention Center

Land on top of the newly proposed parking garage and take the pedestrian bridge to the Convention Center and Global Center for Health Innovation.  Jump on the RTA waterfront line or AMTRAK train here.  Walk to the Science Center & Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame.

Canal Basin Park

Plans are underway to connect this park with the Towpath Trail.  This stop complements the plans of the Ohio Canal Corridor to connect the towpath to the waterfront.  Walk to Tower City and do some shopping or walk to the casino to try your luck.  Take a five minute walk to Progressive Field to catch the Indians or Quicken Loans Arena for the Cavaliers, Lake Erie Monsters, and other major events.

Horseshoe Casino

Future Casino expansion plans take us to the water!  What other casinos have an entertaining ride to their facility in this region? Cleveland!  Home of the best odds, highest limits & biggest jackpots…and now the coolest way to arrive.

Voinovich Park

Visit the newly approved marina and restaurant, Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center.  More retail and restaurants may come soon. 

Harbor West

A convenient stop at First Energy Stadium for Browns fans.  Tailgate anywhere and fly to the game! Bring your kids and allow the Cleveland Browns to give you a tour and visit the team shop. Fly through a new hotel with amazing views and check out the William G. Mather Maritime Museum.  There are over 1,500 parking spaces conveniently located in the Willard Park Garage, just steps away.

East Bank of the Flats

The East Bank is getting revitalized! Visit three new restaurants by legendary chefs. Commute to the Ernst & Young building that is home to eight companies.  This station would be integrated with the RTA Waterfront Line and there might be a pedestrian bridge connecting to the brand new Aloft hotel.

West Bank of the Flats

Finally, a way to get from the East Bank to the West Bank of the flats.  SkyLift will open up easy access to crossing the river year round. Visit the Cleveland Aquarium or catch a concert at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, take a cruise on the Nautica Queen, rent some jet skis, enjoy some dining, and walk the river.

Wendy Park

Easy access to this gem of a park that has been hard to get to and underutilized for ages.  Visit Whiskey Island marina & bar, walk to the old Coast Guard station, play volleyball, bike, skate, go for a jog, or just hang out on the beach.

Edgewater Park

The Cleveland Metroparks is rocking this park with many improvements underway! Future plans may include a full service restaurant overlooking the beach along with many other visitor-friendly amenities.  Enjoy the beach or go fishing on the pier.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. LET'S ROCK CLEVELAND!

 

 

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Choose your Perk

Website Recognition

$5 USD
You will be listed as an advocate on the SkyLift website on the "Who's Behind This" Page.
2 claimed

SkyLift Magnet

$10 USD
Receive a SkyLift magnet and have your name listed on our site. You can put your magnet on your car or refrigerator to show your support!
1 claimed

SkyLift T-Shirt

$20 USD
A $20 contribution gets you a Cleveland SkyLift t-shirt! You will also receive the perks of the previous level - a magnet, and your name on our site.
6 claimed

SkyLift Plan Poster

$30 USD
Wondering where SkyLift will go? A $30 donation gets you a poster showing an overview of the SkyLift route. You will also receive the perks of the previous level - a t-shirt, a magnet, and your name on our site.
0 claimed

SkyLift T-Shirt (x2)

$50 USD
A $50 contribution gets you a Cleveland SkyLift t-shirt! Note: rolling up the previous levels gives you two shirts. You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
1 claimed

Brick Layer

$75 USD
If SkyLift is built, a 4x8 brick with 1-2 lines of custom engraving will be installed at one of the lift stations. You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
2 claimed

Brick Maker & Maiden Voyager

$100 USD
If SkyLift is built, an 8x8 brick with 1-2 lines of custom engraving will be installed at one of the lift stations, and you will receive a ticket to the maiden voyage of SkyLift. You will also receive the perks of the previous level, excluding the 4x8 brick.
22 claimed

One Year Pass for 1

$250 USD
If SkyLift is built, you will receive a one year pass to ride it as often as you would like. You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
2 claimed

One Year Pass for 2

$500 USD
If SkyLift is built, you will receive two one year passes to ride it as often as you want. You will also receive the perks of the Brick Maker & Maiden Voyager level.
1 claimed

One Year Passes for 4

$750 USD
If SkyLift is built, you will receive four one year passes to ride it as often as you want. You will also receive the perks of the Brick Maker & Maiden Voyager level.
0 claimed

2 Tickets to Opening Day Party

$1,000 USD
If SkyLift is built, you can become a part of the celebration with two VIP tickets to a private party on opening day. You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
1 claimed

Commemorative Plaque

$2,500 USD
If SkyLift is built, your name will be engraved on a commemorative plaque to be permanently placed in one of the SkyLift cable cars. You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
0 claimed

Bronze Logo + 4 Lifetime

$5,000 USD
Your corporate logo will be featured on the van that will tour all over Cleveland for at least three months towing a cable car to demonstrate the SkyLift experience. See our media gallery for example. If the SkyLift is built, you will also receive 4 lifetime passes! You will also receive the perks of the previous level.
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Silver Logo + 10 Lifetime

$10,000 USD
A larger version of your corporate logo will be featured on the van AND cable car that will tour all over Cleveland for at least three months towing a cable car to demonstrate the SkyLift experience. See our media gallery for examples. If the SkyLift is built, you will also receive 10 lifetime passes! You will also receive the perks of the Commemorative Plaque level.
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Gold Logo + 30 Lifetime

$25,000 USD
Your corporate logo will be featured on the SkyLift van and cable car that will tour all over Cleveland for at least three months to demonstrate the SkyLift experience. See our media gallery for examples. If the SkyLift is built, you will also receive 30 lifetime passes! You will also receive the perks of the Commemorative Plaque level.
0 claimed

Platinum Logo + Station Plaque

$50,000 USD
A larger version of your corporate logo will be featured on the SkyLift van and cable car that will tour all over Cleveland for at least three months to demonstrate the SkyLift experience. See our media gallery for examples. If SkyLift is built, the name of your choice will be engraved on a bronze plaque to be permanently placed in one of the lift stations. You will also receive 30 lifetime passes and the perks of the Commemorative Plaque level.
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