09-05-2025
Krayzie Bone working to improve Glenville neighborhood with ‘Harmony District'
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – Major improvements are expected to come to Cleveland's east side with construction that could begin sometime this year.
The Harmony District is a mixed-use development spearheaded by Anthony Henderson, better known as Krayzie Bone, from Cleveland's own Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
He told FOX 8 the idea came from his Spread The Love foundation, which was used to help the citizens of the area. Now, Krayzie Bone wants to help the appearance of the part of Cleveland the world-famous hip-hop group traces its roots back to.
That's the corridor of St. Clair Avenue at East 99th Street, which was coined Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Way back in 2023.
'I feel like the people in this community deserve to see better. They deserve to live in a community that's flourishing,' he said.
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He explained how he asked people in the community what's needed, and they told him they need things like affordable housing and access to gas and groceries. Those types of projects are expected to come with the Harmony District, along with attractions for fans who visit Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Way.
Those plans include a Bone Thugs museum and a digital library of minority cultures.
The project is said to blend economic development with cultural heritage. It's an idea Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb fully supports.
'The Harmony District presents an exciting vision for Glenville, and we're encouraged by its potential to celebrate local culture and generate inclusive economic growth. We look forward to continued conversations about how the city and community partners can support efforts that align with our shared goals for equitable development,' the mayor said in a statement.
Krayzie Bone shared how this project is a way for him to give back to his hometown and be an example of doing the right thing at the same time. He said anyone who has a platform should step up in these types of scenarios.
'I was inspired to come back and not just give back, but build something here,' he said. 'We need to really start investing back in these communities and making them better, and I think everybody should feel obligated to do this once you have a platform and you're able to help because there's a lot of people out here that need help. I just want to be a source of help any way I can.'
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There's no set construction start date, but Krayzie Bone believes residents in Glenville will be very pleased once they start seeing trucks rolling in and improvements being made.
According to a release, initial funding commitments are secured. He added that it will take more than just him to see the Harmony District reach its full potential.
'It takes a community to build a community,' Krayzie Bone said.
He will welcome anyone who wants to participate, donate or help in any way, he said.
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