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Yeah, looks like he is indeed off to LA, which isn't a real surprise.

If those two regions want a top 20 metro, then build a top 20 metro. It's not like there's someone at the Census Bureau who hasn't flipped a switch. Thanks for that enlightening response.

^Same logic applies to Cleveland. There are many benefits of being a top 20 MSA, but no one has listed any real negatives.

Serious question... is there much indication that the region would work together better than the city does with its suburbs? Aren't you just assuming that Akron is going to have the same interests as Cleveland, and that they're going to be willing to put their own best interests aside for the good of the greater region? That seems unlikely. Same with Cincinnati, which has a notoriously bad relationship with its suburbs. I'm not sure throwing Dayton on top makes it better. The only thing that would change is perhaps federal funds. Serious question... is there much indication that the region would work together better than the city does with its suburbs? Aren't you just assuming that Akron is going to have the same interests as Cleveland, and that they're going to be willing to put their own best interests aside for the good of the greater region? That seems unlikely. Same with Cincinnati, which has a notoriously bad relationship with its suburbs. I'm not sure throwing Dayton on top makes it better. The only thing that would change is perhaps federal funds. Benefits of combined MSA A combined MSA would boost the Cincinnati-Dayton region into the top 20 largest metropolitan areas in the country. According to the 2015 estimates, Cincinnati’s MSA ranks 28th in the United States and boasts a population of nearly 2.2 million across 15 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Dayton is smaller with a total estimated population of 800,909 in four counties. If the MSAs are combined, the area will reach a population of approximately 3 million and rank 19th in the country. These statistics are important because they make the southwest Ohio region more attractive to companies looking to locate in a large city, especially if those companies want a more affordable area than metros like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. A larger workforce, access to more universities, and other benefits are key to winning larger bids and attracting more business to southwest Ohio. Heightened interest in the region will increase the volume and velocity of commercial real estate in the marketplace. http://rebusinessonline.com/cincinnati-dayton-closing-the-gap-why-the-push-to-merge-the-msas-is-a-winning-strategy/

Elon Musk has the last laugh as Tesla stock pops 40% from its low http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/12/investing/tesla-model-3-stock-elon-musk/index.html

^ Maybe Cin would be growing even faster if their MSA was combined with Dayton's? Who knows? Columbus is an entirely different kind of animal and isn't really applicable because of their geographical location. All I know is that I trust Tracey's knowledge and opinion on this subject more than just about anybody else. Let me ask you this..How does combining Cle with Akr hurt our region? IMO not having a unified NEO (regionalism) is the biggest issue facing our region. Jobs, public transit, education, etc..all suffer under our current "ego system".

That's not entirely true. Listen to what Tracey Nichols (during Pinney City Club meeting) had to say about the negative effects of not having a larger MSA. If this were really a huge issue then every MSA the same size as Cleveland and amaller would be growing at the same of slower rate than Cleveland. Did we maybe lose out on a potential deal or 2? Maybe. But this is a non-issue, IMO. It may be a non-issue to you, but it has hurt the region...I recommend listening to what Tracey had to say about it. I don't recall where, but someone posted the vid on uo.com. Edit: Go to the 35min mark.

That's not entirely true. Listen to what Tracey Nichols (during Pinney City Club meeting) had to say about the negative effects of not having a larger MSA.

Oh please. No one compared Cleveland-Akron TO Dallas-Ft.Worth. Dougal was merely using them as an example of two cities who have recently merged into one MSA. At any rate, don't be surprised to see talk of combining Cle/Akr into one MSA intensify over the next few years. It was actually brought a few times during the Q&A portion of Pinney's speech at the City Club meeting last week. It really opened some eyes..

No way a Shake Shack can make a better burger than Johnny's Little Bar. Ain't. Possible.

You can bring your own concessions into a Reds game?!?!?!? Pretty certain you can do this at most MLB ballparks.

Some movement on phase III Schematic Design Approval 1. Project: DF2018 The Flats East Bank Restaurants Proposed new multi-story building for multiple restaurant tenants on currently vacant land, including the construction of exterior patios & site improvements. Project Address: The Flats East Bank | Adj. to Alley Cat & Boardwalk Project Representative: Gabriel Fey, HSB Architects http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2018/06152018/DF_DRAC-agenda06-14-18.pdf

Good to see this space coming back to life. Arcadian Space in Gordon Square Has Been Claimed by Blue Habanero Mexican Cleveland diners watched for three long years as management methodically transformed the old City Grill at W. 65th and Detroit into Arcadian, a contemporary showpiece designed by local architect Robert Maschke. But after just four months in business, in a move that shocked even the staff, the restaurant abruptly locked its doors and ceased operating. That took place a year and a half ago, and since that time many potential operators have kicked the proverbial tires on the one-of-a-kind Detroit Shoreway property. Finally, a new owner has claimed the building and a new tenant has been named. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/06/04/arcadian-space-in-gordon-square-has-been-claimed-by-blue-habanero-mexican

As passenger traffic continues to decline at the Dayton International Airport, airports in Cincinnati and Columbus are seeing increases as the busy summer vacation season begins. Around 93,244 passengers flew out of the Dayton airport in May, more than 3,000 less than the year before during the same month. For the year, 405,659 travelers have flown from the Dayton airport compared to the 416,023 passengers who flew in the same time period last year. https://www.whio.com/business/southwest-exit-leads-drop-passengers-dayton-busy-summer-season-begins/ZxRmOKUq2Pv8vlI9OslS6I/

Find me a top 4 player in the world who will come to Cleveland. Now, find another top 20-25 player to add. That's what Cleveland is facing. Two of the top 4 players on the planet, plus two more who are top 20/25 guys. You could say the same thing about any other team and their match up issues with the Warriors next year. Location doesn't matter anymore. Carmelo and PG went to Oklahoma last year.... Getting on a super team matters. Without Kawhi and one more VERY good player, the point is moot - Boston next year will start Irving, Heyward, Tatum, Brown, and Horford. Boston might trade Kyrie in the off season.

Maybe, maybe not. Who the hell knows?

Find me a top 4 player in the world who will come to Cleveland. Now, find another top 20-25 player to add. That's what Cleveland is facing. Two of the top 4 players on the planet, plus two more who are top 20/25 guys. You could say the same thing about any other team and their match up issues with the Warriors next year.

San Antonio over San Diego? The decision makers at Frontier must lurk on uo.com :D Frontier Airlines to try Cleveland to San Diego again, reducing service to Seattle, Phoenix https://www.cleveland.com/travel/index.ssf/2018/06/frontier_airlines_to_try_cleve.html

JR's +/- was a pathetic -22, which was by far the worst out of anyone who got minutes last night.

There's only two very small spots available to lease in all of phase I and II. There's definitely demand for the next phase of development. Attached is updated leasing info... FEB-Leasing.pdf

Hooray! http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/30/technology/consumer-reports-model-3-recommended/index.html

Downtown/Flats Design Review Case Report THE EUCLID GRAND Back Return to Case List | Start Over | Print Report (PDF format) Project Information Downtown/Flats Case # DF 2018-035 Address: 1001-1101 Euclid Ave Company: Beegan Architecutal Design Architect: Beegan Architectal Design | TBD Description: The rehabilitation and restoration of an existing complex of buildings for mixed use. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/brd/detailDR.php?ID=2823&CASE=DF%202018-035

U.S. Census reduces Pittsburgh region's latest population estimate The U.S. Census Bureau reduced its population estimate for the City of Pittsburgh last year, according to figures released Thursday. During the last census in 2010, the city had 305,704 residents. As of July 1, 2017, the city's estimated population dropped to 302,407, the new data show. That's 2,610 fewer than the estimate released in 2016. http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13685576-74/us-census-reduces-pittsburgh-regions-latest-population-estimate

That is not accurate. The 250 (284 to be exact) is the change from last year's estimate, which was revised upward by a significant margin. 2016's loss was not as great as originally thought, but it means the 2017 loss is close to 2,000. The overall trend this decade is still downward and not slowing. If anything, the slowdown in loss seen early in the decade (2013 and 2014 saw losses of less than 1,000 both years), has reversed. The loss of 1,926 in 2017 represents the largest year-on-year loss of population since 2011. *Edit* To be clear, the decline is slowing compared to the previous decade, which saw a loss of 17%. If we continue to lose population at the rate we lost it in the last 3 years (about half a percent per year), 2020 will see a population of about 380,400, a loss of 4.1% from 2010. A tide stemmed but not turned. If the 2016 estimates were low and therefore revised up, what makes you think the same thing won't happen next year with the 2017 estimates?

People have very short memories if they think crime is getting worse around Public sq.