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2026

IRONWORKS
SQUARE

Project Pipeline:

Securing Investment

Project Description:

Ironworks Square encompasses the remediation and revitalization of a key 5 acre parcel at W. 12th & Cherry Streets along Erie’s industrial corridor.  Clean-up and demolition has occurred over the last 2 years and now renovation of a 73,000 sq. ft mixed use building has begun.   Renovation will result in the first phase honoring Erie’s industrial past while looking forward to its future.  The new technology park will be known as Ironworks Square and will have multiple phases.

Implementation Timeline:

Current – December 2025

Project Lead:

Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA)

Project Partners:

City of Erie, Commonwealth of PA, USHUD, County of Erie, USARC

KEY NOTES

Ironworks Square began renovations of the existing 73,000 sq.ft structure on May 1st. This will all be commercial and industrial space. Discussions are underway currently with multiple prospective tenants.

Targeted completion date:  December 2025

Simultaneously, remediation work will continue on the west and south side of the property.

Total Project Budget:

$27,000,000

Funding Gap Needed to Advance:

$7,000,000

Total Funding Gap:

$7,000,000

Matching Funds Secured:

$1,000,000

Matching Funds Pending:

$7,000,000

All information updated as of: 12/1/2024

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