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I seriously hope that no one actually believed Cleveland was unique in this! And you know, sometimes I have to remind myself that this is probably just what was said about the “hot-rodders” in the ‘50s and ‘60s. And yet, today many look back on that culture with nostalgia. That being said, the Charger boys (man, Stellantis could make such an impact by just ceasing production of those dinosaurs, but they’re profit monsters) and the ATV/dirt bike gangs have been wreaking havoc on the spring/summer streets of DC as much as anywhere for the past decade. You name the big city and I challenge to find one that doesn’t have a news story to this effect. Great to hear that Cleveland is stepping up/innovating it’s enforcement efforts.

Lordy let’s not make this a competition. And if we are, let’s say congrats to Ohio for its Number 5 ranking. Would most Americans guess that Ohio is higher on the F500 list than PA, FL, even MI? I’m guessing not. That is a contest that I wish those in Columbus would do a better job of highlighting.

Intrigued to hear why you think, specifically, a top-tier business school is what is lacking. Sure, a Wharton or HBS has a certain degree of prestige associated, but in the Ed and Meds paradigm it is not business schools but Mech E or bio-medical (just as examples) that are viewed as bringing the lasting brainpower, research grants, and VC to a region. Which often stays and is duplicated many time over in that region. A box-check MBA program just doesn’t have that same region-boosting potential. But as I said, maybe there is another angle to this that you’re highlighting instead?

I mean, that is accurate, but let’s not forget the context. The other way of looking at it is that PIT is tearing down the massive over-capacity that is a legacy of the USAir hub, built just 30 years ago for (inflation adjusted) a billion+ dollars, and having to spend another $1.4 billion just to right size for its post-hub existence. Which airport is a better long-term example of investment, looking at it through that optic? Neither airport necessarily got it right or wrong, they are both responding to the 21st century US aviation market (e.g a few fortress hubs on the coasts and the largest of interior markets) as best as their respective economics will allow.

That’s a reasoned post@Brutus_buckeyeand while I do not ultimately agree with every assertion you make I understand your logic in isolation. That being said, none of it proves or supports the supposition that Ohioans “generally favor more abortion restrictions.” From the Cleveland.com link (from 2020): “51.3% of likely voters who believed abortion should be legal all or most of the time, compared to 38.4% who thought it should be illegal all or most of the time”.

Where is your evidence to support this assertion, besides feelings and/or anecdotes? Poll: Ohio voters support Roe v. Wade; oppose heartbeat bill abortion ban Despite Ohio laws limiting abortion, majority of voters think abortion should remain legal, poll shows Abortion Poll Results for Ohio voters - ISideWith.com

Wow, is that a Ferrari Tower** reference?! Talk about a niche blast-from-the-past! **Unbelievably, now, only the third most far-fetched venture Moreno has pursued in Ohio.

Stuart Lichter, the real estate tycoon, emerges as majority owner of Hall of Fame Resort “Real estate tycoon Stuart Lichter has reemerged as majority owner of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. (Nasdaq: HOFV) in Canton, Ohio, following a private sale of securities near the end of 2020” I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say that Stuart Lichter is the primary reason the HOF is still a going concern, after all the challenges it has had with this development. As a whole, I don’t think NE Ohio realizes how fortunate it has to have Lichter.

And I suspect that this asset wasn’t even sold, but more likely just transferred between businesses. Industrial Realty Group now owns the I-X Center, and IRG is the master developer of the HOF Village Resort (and Stuart Lichter, as an individual, is the majority shareholder of the HOF). This isn’t really that complicated/surprising. Love the attempts to make this a scandal of Cleveland leadership. Next we’ll hear the Deshaun Watson signing is Mayor Bibb’s fault too!

What is that saying about anecdotes…

If by “Russian Embassy” you mean the Kazakh Presidential Palace then yes, yes I did 😉 And the interiors for those scenes were filmed at the Cuyahoga County courthouse downtown.

As much as I wish Dave’s would stay, maybe with all of the attention this closing is getting it will get on the radar of the folks down the turnpike in Pittsburgh. There’s certainly cheaper ways for the Big Bird to get publicity, but the good will it would create with shoppers in the region would be 💰

Man, apparently every large office building in Ohio built in the 1920s was designed for Zeppelins, despite the lack of any supporting evidence or, um, actual Zeppelin dockings. It is a very cool (apocryphal?) story, nonetheless. Back to that original deep-dive by the PD into what would become Rhodes Tower, it says that Gov. Rhodes promised an office building in Cleveland while he campaigned in the 1960s. Is this the origin of the Lausche State Office Building, or did that have another origin story?

Those people then, um, would really struggle on a (non-transit) train pretty much anywhere in the world. The only people that want to make a connection between PoP on a transit system and Communism? Nazism? whatever -ism and “You Are Now Entering The America Sector” reality you are inferring are probably not transit riders lost in the first place. Or certainly won’t be after another 10 years or so. 🤷‍♂️

Good stuff. So glad that it seems like Kuri, Slife, et. al, are not going to just rubber stamp this. And, sorry to see it not up for discussion anymore it seems, but if Columbus and Cincy can have caps, why not Cleveland?

Unfortunately have to concur. Their product has improved since first debuting, and I LOVE the bottle design, but at the end of the day there’s much better whiskey/bourbon on the market at the price points that Cleveland competes in. To me, the youth of the product always seems to come through. I’m sure they will keep on refining their very innovative process, however. The irony is, 10 years on or so from their debut now, and Cleveland could have some very compelling traditionally aged whiskies.

Right, but not just any signage…😉

FFS, can we please not make this into yet another “This is Cleveland so it must be less-than or probably going to fail.” That’s, um how hotels (as well as these branded apartments/condos) work everywhere. Owned properties are exceedingly rare, and those that exist are fewer and fewer. Developers, like the Kassoufs, enter into franchise or licensing relationships with hotel flags. The overwhelming risk always remains with the developer. What’s happening at Erieview is exactly how these deals work everywhere. No special overlooking of market conditions (by Marriott, or anyone else) because it’s in Cleveland. Hotel management and license agreements - major issues in dealing with US hotel brands

And for those, like me, that were wondering what the heck the story is on “Piggy Street”: https://www.tripadvisor.com/FAQ_Answers-g50207-d1784132-t5199074-Why_is_Fairview_ct_called_piggy_st_I_grew_up_on.html

Even more critical than draft and draught, it needs to be considered how much does an SSN draw. 😉 Draft and draught are the same thing. And yes, you are correct, it would be the measurement of the lowest point on the rudder or propeller to the water line. I really hope this proposal gains some traction for Lorain and NE Ohio and of course would love for it to pan out as it’s boosters hope But I think others have adequately highlighted the significant impediments this has to coming into existence. Not least of which is the significant challenge that Bartlett would have in winning such a contract over significantly more established and resourced shipyard operators.

I hope they do well and find a niche, but my gut tells me this will be onto the next operator within a year. If Driftwood couldn’t make it work, I worry about a smaller outfit completely new to the market. Finding competent staff and management in the current environment AND opening up on All Star Game weekend….I wish them the best. For whatever reason (size?) the 668 space just seems to be a tough spot. Quite the change from the days of ZINC. And I’m not sure where the fact checking is on the claim that Creole on 14th is booked up for brunch into April…that’s demonstrably not true. That’s not even the case at Le Dip 🤷‍♂️

While I’ll (embarrassingly) admit that I’ve never heard of Jack Frost before, it certainly seems like it’s a Cleveland independent and original that’s a perfect fit for the market. Am I missing something? Jack Frost Donuts: Our Story

While a minor point, this is fortunately less of an issue in 2022. All of the international (and PS) United 757s these days have a lay flat product, AA is running a true first, biz, economy configured A321/757, and many of the carriers now flying the 737 Max and A321LR on medium haul routes (think JetBlue to Europe, etc) have a lie flat product up front. On the flip side, the back of the plane is probably less comfortable now that it was two decades ago, which is exacerbated on a narrow body (at least psychologically).

It is what it is… 😉