Robert L. Stark
Robert L. Stark | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | B.A. University of Rochester J.D. Case Western Reserve University School of Law |
| Occupation | real estate developer |
| Known for | President of Stark Enterprises |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | four |
Robert L. Stark (born 1951) is an American real estate developer and founder and CEO of Stark Enterprises.
Biography
Born to a Jewish family[1][2] in Cleveland, Stark is a graduate of Hawken School (1969), the University of Rochester (B.A. 1975), and Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. 1978).[3] He is a member of the Ohio Bar.[4] He started developing real estate in 1974.[4] In 1990, he developed the Promenade of Westlake, one of the first strip malls that featured upscale tenants, expensive finishes, and a $1 million landscaped center.[5] In 2004, he developed the $450 million Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio which mixes residential apartments with retail stores, restaurants and parks.[5][6] Crocker park was modeled on Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida.[5] He also redeveloped the Strip in Canton, Ohio (which relocated the center of real estate activity from the downtown to the suburbs) and Eton Collection in Woodmere, Ohio.[7]
In November 2014, Stark proposed to build a $300 million, 54-story 650 foot office, entertainment, residential, retail, and hotel complex that will be located in downtown Cleveland's Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex District named Nucleus.[8] He purchased the land in September 2014 for $26 million.[9] The project won unanimous approval from the Cleveland Planning Commission in November 2014.[10][7] The tower would be the 4th tallest building in the city.
Personal life
Stark is married and has four children.[4]
Stark is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers; a board Member of the Great Lakes Theater Festival, Fuchs Mizrachi School, Livnot U’Lehibanot, Downtown Cleveland Alliance, Greater Cleveland Partners, and the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. He is a past president of Fuchs Mizrachi School, the founder of the Safed Foundation, and a Vice President of Young Israel of Cleveland.[3]
References
- ^ Arutz Sheva: "Real Estate Developer Robert Stark Joins Yehudah Katz on New CD - Developer Bob Stark is back in Israel not just for real estate, but also to promote his new album with Yehudah Katz of Reva L'Sheva fame" By Ben Bresky March 17, 2011
- ^ Cleveland Jewish News: "Rosh Hashanah - Robert Stark, Eliav Sharvit" by ARLENE FINE Monday, March 16, 2015
- ^ a b Stark Enterprises: About US - Robert Stark retrieved August 22, 2015
- ^ a b c Cleveland State University School of Urban Affairs: "ROBERT L. STARK - President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert L. Stark Enterprises" retreived August 22, 2015
- ^ a b c Heartland Real Estate Business: "A Tale of Two Centers - Robert L. Stark Enterprises is developing Crocker Park and Eton Collection to serve Cleveland’s west and east sides" by Misty Reagin 2003
- ^ Cleveland Jewish News: "Stark sets his sights on reviving downtown" by David Searls February 20, 2006
- ^ a b WKYC: "Cleveland | Developer Bob Stark describes nuCLEus project" by Tom Beres November 10, 2014
- ^ Cleveland Plain Dealer: "First look: nuCLEus project renderings show 54-story tower in downtown Cleveland (gallery)" By Michelle Jarboe McFee January 08, 2015
- ^ Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Stark Enterprises seeks early approvals for 'nuCLEus,' large mixed-use project near The Q" By Michelle Jarboe McFee November 6, 2014
- ^ Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Stark and J-Dek's nuCLEus project wins unanimous conceptual approval from Cleveland planning commission" By Steven Litt November 07, 2014