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Instagram photos of the renovated Public Square in downtown Cleveland.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The official opening and rededication of Public Square is still six days away, so downtown commuters were surprised Friday to see the fences that surrounded the area during the 15 months of construction had come down.

Dignitaries got a sneak peek at the renovated Public Square during a reception Thursday. Photos of the park's new elements, including pedestrian pathways, green spaces, water feature and cafe, have been posted on social media as people start exploring the transformed public space.

The $50 million project was designed by noted landscape architect James Corner, who also designed New York City's High Line. It will officially open to the public at a ceremony June 30 at 11 a.m.