Clefan98

You're right about that. It would be served by rail if there was LRT of some sort down W. 25 into Parma... oh right, the Calabrese crew scuttled that idea in favor of more BRT studies. Your constant digs about the RTA are getting really old.

DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC purchased this building and a neighboring parcel on 6/30/2015 for $1,500,000. (Looks like a Geis Company) New York Spaghetti House: Case 15-048 2173 East 9th Street Demolition http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2015/07232015/index.php

Downtown Cleveland's waterfronts propel renaissance momentum More is on the way. The City of Cleveland selected downtown-based Cumberland Development and Dallas-based Trammel Crow to develop housing, office space, retail, entertainment venues, and other amenities in North Coast Harbor and along downtown’s lakefront. Cleveland may see ground-breaking as early as this fall on North Coast Harbor dining, entrepreneurial office space, and housing. With the addition of lakefront housing in addition to the continued development of Downtown’s historic buildings, Downtown Cleveland Alliance predicts the population of Downtown Cleveland will exceed 20,000 residents by 2018. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150720/CUSTOM1001/150719920/downtown-clevelands-waterfronts-propel-renaissance-momentum?rel=nowfollow

Downtown office spaces are fiery-hot commodities Brokers say business locations are more coveted than ever Avalon Document Services occupies part of the 10th floor of the Leader Building, 526 E. Superior Ave. — prime space for the firm, but also for apartments, as K&D Group converts the building to mixed use with rentals on upper floors. So the firm was asked to move, if only to a lower floor that will remain offices. However, J.P. Midgley, the Buffalo-based CEO of Avalon, didn't go for it. “Leader is a nice building and a nice spot,” Midgley said, but the document, image and scanning firm for legal and construction firms expects to be in place in October at IMG Center, 1360 E. Ninth St. “IMG had nice first-floor space, and it's also not retail and apartments,” he said. “We have a lot of pickups and deliveries from law firms. It does not bode well to be in the same building as one that people are living in and going up and down elevators with their laundry.” Avalon is part of a movement starting to sweep tenants from low-rent older buildings as they get converted to apartments. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150719/NEWS/307199989/downtown-office-spaces-are-fiery-hot-commodities

92.3 The Fan retweeted Jason Lloyd ‏@JasonLloydABJ 23m23 minutes ago Dan Gilbert has spent about $240 million today on Love, Thompson and Shumpert. He spent $375 million to purchase the team. 415 retweets 180 favorites

You are correct.

The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects has launched a new web-based, geographic information system (GIS) application that will allow visitors to track the status of street repair and resurfacing in the City of Cleveland. You may view the application titled “RoadRx: The Prescription to Repair Cleveland’s Roads” here: http://www.clevelandgis.org/apps/RoadRx/

I heard that Brewnuts is moving to Lorain Ave near Platform.

From the article: While the West Side Market and The Grocery are in very close proximity, McNair believes this high-end foodie addition will positively impact all three businesses and the neighborhood at large. "You start clustering a lot of the same type of businesses and it can be a very powerful thing," says McNair. "I think it really builds up Ohio City as an epicenter of fresh food and produce. It’s a great fit all the way around."

^ Leisy Brewing Co. building will see beer flow again, under Ohio City contract-brewing plan (photos) http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/03/leisy_brewing_co_building_will.html

Another exterior rendering

Geiger's to Open Downtown Cleveland Storefront Geiger's, the Lakewood-based clothing and sporting goods store, announced today its plans to open a downtown Cleveland storefront later this year. The new digs will live at 1020 Euclid Ave., directly east of Heinen's. “We look forward to serving downtown residents, visitors and workers and to be part of the rebirth of our city," co-owner Gordon Geiger said in a press release http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/05/26/geigers-to-open-downtown-cleveland-storefront

Sweeeeeeep!

Check out the prices: http://townhomesohiocity.com/ohio-city-townhomes.php

^^ I wouldn't say there are "no" tenants left... That lobby sits empty now, even as office workers, apartment dwellers, diners and shoppers have revived the long-shuttered former Ameritrust complex across the street. The retail corridors in the 925 Building's basement are quiet, though longtime tenants like Rickey C. Tanno Jewelers continue to soldier on. "I would say it's about the same, except that we don't see anyone in the building as we used to," said Jim Havach, a director at the Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell Co. law firm, which rents 21,000 square feet on the building's 20th floor. "Obviously, there's not much traffic."

Via a phone interview, Southwest spokesman Dan Landson confirmed the Akron-Canton changes and also said the Denver nonstop would be moved to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as of November and a seasonal Las Vegas nonstop will become year-round at Hopkins.

^Got it. Thanks!

I don't see any Cleveland additions: https://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/newservice.html

Hudson Holdings of Florida emerges as potential 925 Building buyer (photos) :clap: :clap: CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A hot rumor in local real estate circles moved a bit closer to reality this week, with the formation of two companies that link a Florida investment group to the hulking and largely vacant 925 Building on Euclid Avenue. Records filed with the Ohio Secretary of State make the connection between Hudson Holdings of Delray Beach and the downtown Cleveland building, best known as the former Huntington Building or the historic Union Trust Building. Hudson, according to its website, is a mixed-use developer that favors downtown locations and works with historic buildings and distressed landmarks. Corporation records dated Monday show that HH Cleveland Huntington L.P. and Hudson Cleveland Real Estate Manager LLC, two newly formed companies, are tied to the 925 Euclid Ave. address and to Andrew "Avi" Greenbaum, one of Hudson's principals. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/05/hudson_holdings_of_florida_eme.html

This is going to be a fantastic addition to Gordon Square! Agora foods, Le Petit Triangle teaming up for new retail space/eatery in Gordon Square While the lion's share of the 24,000-square-foot building at 5417 Detroit Avenue currently houses Agora Foods International, the front section of the building is on the verge of a transformation that will undoubtedly delight neighbors and foodies from near and far. "We're going to have a specialty shop and a small tapas café operation," says Steve Daniels, vice president of Agora, a Mediterranean food importer and distributor that formerly operated at 3007 Clinton Avenue in Ohio City. "We're not just going to do Greek, we're going to do the whole Mediterranean region." The store and café will collectively be called Astoria. http://freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/astoria051115.aspx

Hey neighbor! I'm really loving the neighborhood so far. That Father Frescati extension certainly help with connectivity. While they're at it, they should just punch Frescati all the way through to W. 69, and tear down those ugly yellow suburban style houses ;) ... I'm actually only half-joking. There's still an issue with connectivity between W. 69 and W. 70 - you'd either have to go all the down to Detroit or Father Caruso to just go one block over. I wonder why connectivity is such a mess in this particular part of the neighborhood. I'm guessing it's the result of various private developers not working together. Agora Foods International 5417 Detroit Avenue

Downtown Cleveland adds more retailers, apartment dwellers in first quarter In downtown Cleveland, more places to dine or shop are continuing to revitalize the city. A just-released report from Downtown Cleveland Alliance on first-quarter activity shows that 15 retailers opened or announced commitments to the central business district, and occupancy of apartments has climbed to 97.2% from 94.5% a year ago. Besides the much-publicized opening of the Heinen's at The 9, eight retailers opened their doors downtown. The report said they are Vibe, A Wellness Studio; Santorini Greek Taverna; Barrio Gateway; Johnnyville Woods; Cleveland Fray; Happy Hour Collection; A Kitchen and Bar; and Equal Exchange Coffee. Meantime, another six have committed to locations in downtown Cleveland, including Cathy's Creamery, an ice cream shop; Metro, a furniture store; restaurants FlapJacks and Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles; and a gift and beauty supplies shop. Starbucks also announced plans to open a seventh downtown location in 2015. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150504/FREE/150509962/downtown-cleveland-adds-more-retailers-apartment-dwellers-in-first

I also think that we have established on here that your specific circle of friends has caused you to have some serious misconceptions about the leanings of millenials. THIS.

Herb'n Twine Sandwich Co. to Open in Ohio City By mid-June, Herb'n Twine Sandwich Co. is expected to open at 4309 Lorain Avenue, in the storefront space adjacent to Bloom & Clover Wax Studio. Owner Brendon Messina, currently a sous chef at Rockefeller’s in Cleveland Heights, describes the shop as a quick-serve stop for local residents, commercial tenants, and anybody else looking for a wholesome, delicious lunch or dinner. “There are a lot of places to sit down and eat in Ohio City, but there aren’t a lot of grab-and-go spots,” he explains. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/04/27/herbn-twine-sandwich-co-to-open-in-ohio-city

Craft coffee, mead, beer and unique vehicle coming to Duck Island Duck Island, the story of which is hard to nail down, is an unusual neighborhood. At once, it's home to the tony Velvet Tango Room, wherein stepping out for a cocktail is elevated to an event worthy of Gatsby, and the Duck Island Club, which invites customers to "duck in and duck out" for specials such as $3 "mystery beers." A host of diverse beverage options is about to fill in the middle ground when Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Road, comes online in as little as four months. "This was a saloon that was built in 1865 by immigrants from the Alsace region of France," says brewery proprietor Jay Demagall from the Freeman Avenue Entrance of the 10,000-square-foot space. "There was a huge beer garden with an actual bowling alley at the very end of it." http://freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/forestcitybrewery042715.aspx