Stow to build amphitheater as part of Town Centre redevelopment [Video]

CLEVELAND — The Stow City Council on Thursday night approved the purchase of property where the city plans to build a new amphitheater as part of a redevelopment of the Town Centre Shopping Center site. 

The city announced the redevelopment project Friday afternoon, promising to “breathe new life” into the shopping center at Norton Road and Darrow Road with a new facade, building improvements and a “variety of amenities” aimed at spurring economic growth, including the outdoor theater.

In addition to the amphitheater where the city plans to host concerts and community events, the city hopes to attract local restaurants and small businesses to the redeveloped shopping center.

“This is a phenomenal opportunity for our community to upgrade this shopping center with a new amphitheater, local restaurants, and other …