Now that we know all about the families of the WRIS team members, it only seemed appropriate that we would learn why everyone has landed in the Cleveland area! With all of the talk about being 'Happy in Cleveland' after the unfortunate Forbes article naming Cleveland as one of the most miserable places to live, we asked the team:
Why do you like living in this area? What are your favorite things to do in Cleveland?
Charlie: I love the seasons except for winter. Winter does however provide the contrast to make summer so much more enjoyable. I love summer in Cleveland. Being outside sitting on a beach or next to a pool with friends and family is hard to beat. The people around here are great too. I have so many interesting friends that I have acquired through my life. Being here means being around them, they would be hard to leave.
Seth (Seth recently relocated to Florida to head the WRIS South Florida office): This is a trick question for me :-) The things that I enjoyed about Cleveland were its parks and culture (museums, history, zoo, etc). One of the best about living in Florida is the weather... obviously. It lets us get outside year-round and do more of what we enjoy. I also enjoy exploring the area since it’s still new to me. One unexpected bonus is that we are living close to quite a few farms. Many of them are commercial production, but we've found a lot of nice markets with fresh locally grown produce.
Bonny: My husband grew up here. We are surrounded by both families. I think this is one of the best places to raise a family. I love the old neighborhoods on the East side. We entertain and hang out with friends- a lot!
Adam: I love the fall in Cleveland (I love living in an area with seasons). I live in the Ukrainian Village – so the food can be amazing around here. Cleveland has some great beer and isn’t far from places with great wine.
Carmen: I know I am weird, but I love snow. In fact, I live in the heart of the Snowbelt. Cleveland has an amazing park system which I enjoy exploring with my family.
Nick: Grew up here. Parents are here, free room and board till I can afford to move out. Cleveland’s OK I guess... Good Korean food. Play house square has some cool stuff sometimes.
Glenn: I’m from Akron. Love the snow and the variety of weather. NE Ohio is great for its variety. Not just the weather either. With a short drive you can hit art museums, or major sports arenas. Farmland or city. Night clubs and libraries. Just about anything you would want to do, you can do living here. It’s great.
Debbie: Like the change of seasons in Cleveland. Enjoy the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Love all the variety and great restaurants in the area.
Salli: I’ve always lived in Cleveland so I took a lot of things for granted. We have local access to so much…an amazing Orchestra, theatre, museums and professional sports. That’s a great thing.
Kelsey: I grew up in the Cleveland area and returned here after graduating, so I have gotten to see various aspects of the city. Most weekends you can find something fun and cultural to do (not just hit West 6th) whether it be going to a concert, sporting event, or art museum.
Drew: Love it. Moved from Cleveland Heights to Twinsburg in 2007 and never look back! We love the arts, the dining, sports, zoos, etc.
Fernando: When in Cleveland, I love going to see a baseball, football or basketball game. I also love going to see movies at the cheap seats.
We would love to hear why YOU love Cleveland, so feel free to comment below!
