NORTH CANTON, Ohio,
May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Diebold Foundation, the charitable foundation of Diebold,
Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), has donated $100,000 to The Group Plan Commission benefiting
the redevelopment of Cleveland's
Public Square.
In partnership with the City of
Cleveland, the Group Plan Commission is nearing completion
on the redevelopment of Public Square, a design by renowned
landscape architect James Corner Field Operation to transform
Public Square into a world-class gathering place for visitors and
people from Northeast Ohio to
enjoy year round. The Commission is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to redeveloping Downtown
Cleveland's public spaces to pave the way for future growth
in the City and region. The donation will be provided by the
Diebold Foundation over the next two years.
"I want to thank the Diebold Foundation for its generous
donation to support the transformation of Cleveland's Public Square. Donations like this
have such an impact on the continued growth of the city," said
Jeremy Paris, executive director of
the Commission. "Public Square has not been the asset that it
should be, and its transformation will benefit people in the City
as well as stimulate surrounding investments. With the help of
important regional players like Diebold, and years of planning and
engagement in partnership with the City, the construction of the
park is already changing Cleveland's narrative."
The Group Plan Commission is in the process of a three-phase
redevelopment of public spaces in downtown Cleveland. The three-part project includes
improving Public Square, enhancing the Mall and building an iconic
pedestrian connector from the Mall to the lakefront to connect
Downtown to the Lake Erie
waterfront. The Public Square redevelopment, set to be
completed in June, will now be a unified space instead of four
separated quadrants, intended for year-long use by increasing the
green space.
"Diebold has always been committed to supporting the communities
in which we operate and is proud to aid the important work of The
Group Plan Commission as they redevelop and revitalize Cleveland's Public Square," said Jonathan
Leiken, senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary.
"We believe Northeast Ohio is a
premier location for business, entertainment and culture, and
aiding efforts such as those being accomplished by The Group Plan
is a key component of the Diebold Foundation's mission."
About The Group Plan
The Group Plan Commission (GPC)
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization facilitating collaborative
efforts of the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and key civic
organizations. The purpose of the GPC is to create public spaces
that transform downtown, leverage existing development, and pave
the way for future growth.
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD)
provides the technology, software and services that connect people
around the world with their money - bridging the physical and
digital worlds of cash conveniently, securely and
efficiently. Since its founding in 1859, Diebold has evolved
to become a leading provider of exceptional self-service
innovation, security and services to financial, commercial, retail
and other markets.
Diebold has approximately 15,000 employees worldwide and is
headquartered near Canton, Ohio,
USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.
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