Brook Park wants to be a considered for NASA headquarters if it moves from DC

Yahoo

25-03-2025

BROOK PARK, Ohio (WJW) — NASA hasn't announced any plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., but with its lease expiring in 2028, the door is open for possibilities—and Brook Park is hoping to position itself as a serious contender.
'It will create more jobs. It will create a pipeline of high education as well,' said Mayor Ed Orcutt, who believes the city is primed for something big.
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NASA Glenn has been a part of the region since 1941, and local leaders want to build on that legacy. Cleveland City Council has already passed a resolution backing the idea, signaling growing momentum behind the push.
'Working together will get the job done,' said Orcutt. 'Working with county executives, our federal executives.'
If this effort gains traction, officials say NASA Glenn could become the new center of operations for one of the world's most iconic agencies. The region's infrastructure, they argue, is already in place—they just need Washington to take notice.
Paul Marnecheck, Brook Park's Director of Economic Development, said the plan isn't just wishful thinking.
'Is it possible to have HQ here? As you can see, this is NASA Glenn. There is space available,' he said.
Marnecheck points to lower operating costs and a strong NASA-rooted workforce already living in Northeast Ohio. He believes it's a natural fit.
'This is a great place to start a business. Having these world-class experts in Brook Park already, hopefully shows that this is the right place to make this investment,' he said.
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While federal headquarters rarely move, Brook Park officials say they're thinking big.
'We have something very special here that we may have the headquarters for NASA,' Orcutt said.
NASA has made no indication it plans to leave D.C.—but if it ever does, Brook Park wants to be ready.
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