Cleveland names four finalists to build modular homes

State of play: As part of a the bidding process, the four finalists will each construct at least one home in the Clark-Fulton or Buckeye neighborhoods this fall in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

• The companies are Module, Container Homes USA (CHUSA), ZenniHome, and Guardian Structural Technologies.

What they're saying: "These are high-quality homes that reflect the look and feel of Cleveland neighborhoods," said Councilman Kris Harsh in a press release.

The big picture: Once one of the four manufacturers is selected, the city has a ready-made site for its local operation: the former General Electric Pitney Glass Works in Collinwood, acquired by Cleveland's Site Readiness Fund for Good Jobs and declared fully remediated earlier this year.

• "This is a jobs play and a housing play," Mayor Justin Bibb told Axios last week.

What's next: A winner will be selected by the end of the year, the city says.

• A "market pilot" is then set to launch in early 2026, with 20 planned modular homes in the St. Clair-Superior and Hough neighborhoods to gauge the market.