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Can some of you Clevelanders help me by listing the links of these threads? It would make it so much easier to figure out which ones to merge, etc. Thanks.

...err...Plan C or D...something that doesn't involve levies. (Our last levy didn't pass, so let's try a higher one in a few months?)

A friend of mine shaves his head and it looks pertty good. He has the right shape of head for it, though. Re: baldness...if I ever start balding I will NOT go with the combover. I will probably just cut whatever remains very short. I don't think I'd look so good with my head completely bald. Or maybe I'll just invest in a few really good hats.

Arguing for the sake of arguing sucks and usually results in threads being closed.

Are Avondale condos risky? Building Cincinnati, 8/2/07 610 Maple Avenue Demand appears to be low for a condo conversion near Reading Road in Avondale. Redman Properties first listed the four units at 610 Maple Avenue in June 2006 for between $172,000 and $178,000. They have since been relisted as three units for between $183,000 and $189,000. Condos in the circa-1900 building are around 2,000 square feet and range from 2 to 3 bedrooms and from 2 to 2.5 bathrooms. Units have a 15-year tax abatement. Properties in the area vary widely in value from the $40,000 to over $100,000. Nearby 552 Maple Avenue sold for $13,000 in February, and there are four condemned or vacated properties in the immediate vicinity. * Redman Properties bought this building for $65,000 in 2004. The new condos are adjacent to some stable developments such as Maple Tower (a senior facility run by CMHA) and the Cedar Meadows townhomes, which is marketed by the Avondale Redevelopment Corporation. The site may eventually benefit from the Burnet Avenue redevelopment a couple of blocks to the west, but right now it looks like a risky proposition. WINDOWS LIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW GOOGLE AERIAL MAP * Nearby City-owned condemned or vacated property numbers are unknown. http://buildingcincinnati.blogspot.com/2007/08/are-avondale-condos-risky.html

Residential may boost Madeira business district Building Cincinnati, 8/1/07 Up to 65 new housing units may help enliven Madeira's business district. A recent community survey by the city found that residents gave the business district low marks for variety of retail, dining and entertainment options. Riverstone Development Group has been purchasing property on the south side of Euclid Avenue, just east of Miami Avenue. That three-acre project would involve 12 to 15 units in one triple-unit building, two duplexes and single-family homes. Riverstone has not yet acquired all of the necessary property. Also, a mystery developer is looking at a 15-acre site just west of Madeira Hills Drive. That plan would include up to 50 clustered single-family units. According to Madeira City Manager Tom Moeller, "People want the kind of businesses that extend the vibrancy of the business district beyond the 5 o'clock or 6 o'clock hour."* These two developments could put up to 166 new residents within walking distance of the downtown.** WINDOWS LIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW - Riverstone site GOOGLE AERIAL MAP - Riverstone site WINDOWS LIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW - Site of up to 50 homes GOOGLE AERIAL MAP - Site of up to 50 homes * "Business District seen as unfulfilled potential", Cincinnati Enquirer, 7/15/07 ** Based on possible 65 units * 2.55 persons per household (Madeira city average, Census 2000) http://buildingcincinnati.blogspot.com/2007/08/residential-may-boost-madeira-business.html

Bump. The last two messages are merged from a topic started in Urbanbar.

That bridge was scary before ever knowing that. There's nothing worse than being in a truck's blind spot on that thing. I forget what the inspection said on the bridge exactly, but it was somewhere in the middle between being in perfect condition and falling into the valley. Actually, I think the number was a little closer to the latter.

Prediction: Levy fails. They should start implementing Plan B now, if they have one.

And with that, UncleRando wins for having the 1,000th post in this topic.

Well, isn't that just super. They pulled out of Cleveland entirely. I wonder why they're sticking around here.

UrbanPlanet got pissed at me a couple of years ago because I actually had the nerve to say that their Ohio section lacked a lot of activity because so much of that discussion was going on over here. I've never been back.

Are you talking about this one: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=6685.msg66695#msg66695 I didn't think that had much of a chance, either.

Just look out for Thursday games. Those have messed me up before.

^ I'm right there with you. Is there any reason that I need to get the same story with four different headlines in my feed reader?

Duke thinking big in W. Jefferson with Restoration Hardware deal By Brian R. Ball, Business First of Columbus Friday, August 3, 2007 Two distribution centers proposed for West Jefferson in Madison County may spur an Indianapolis developer's expansion plans in Central Ohio. The West Jefferson Village Council on Aug. 6 is expected to consider Duke Realty Corp.'s request that the municipality approve a final development plan for a 795,000-square-foot distribution center for retailer Restoration Hardware Inc. The center would sit on a 405-acre tract the developer has in contract off Route 29 between Route 40 and Interstate 70. A second project of more than 1 million square feet for an unidentified company was scheduled for an initial review at the village's Aug. 1 planning commission. The Park 70 at West Jefferson would give Duke a lower-cost business park alternative for companies put off by rising land costs in the Alum Creek Drive industrial corridor surrounding Rickenbacker International Airport, where Duke has several facilities. Full article: http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2007/08/06/story15.html

Surf Cincinnati site to become worship center Building Cincinnati, 7/31/07 The Inspirational Baptist Church is planning a 1,500-seat worship/community center on the site of the former Surf Cincinnati waterpark. The project will be built on 14.23 acres off of Sebring Drive, which also borders I-275. The church bought the property in January 2006. In the future, the church hopes to purchase additional adjacent acreage for sports facilites, social services, youth programs and a restaurant. The church is also in preliminary talks with the Windham group for a 99-room hotel and conference facility. Inspirational Baptist Church, which turns 50 this September, is currently located on seven acres at 9208 Daly Road. Their congregation has grown from 300 to 1,700 in the last five years. Surf Cincinnati closed due to bankruptcy in 2002. 9208 Daly Road: Not large enough? WINDOWS LIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW (looking south) GOOGLE AERIAL MAP http://buildingcincinnati.blogspot.com/2007/07/surf-cincinnati-site-to-become-worship.html Wrecking Cincinnati, 7/31/07 RIP: 2106 Central Ave, West End Commercial warehouse DOB: Circa 1865 Died: June 2007 Cause of death: Collapsed roof, bulging walls and siding falling off. The building was condemned in 2006, and the owners claimed during a pre-prosecution hearing that they had hired an architect to help with the repair. When nothing was done, it went to criminal court. The city declared the structure a public nuisance and put the demolition out for bid. The owners plead no contest and were found guilty. RIP: 106 Peete St, Over-the-Rhine Single-family DOB: Circa 1865 Died: June 2007 Cause of death: Demolished for redevelopment. It has been a couple of years since I have heard of plans for new housing on this stretch of Peete. I think a few of the properties have since been sold. RIP: 722 Greenwood Ave, Avondale Multi-family apartments DOB: 1921 Died: July 2007 Cause of death: Roof failure and a collapsed chimney exacerbated by storm damage, as well as incomplete rehab work from 2005. Being open to the public, children were getting inside and playing in there. The building was condemned in April 2006 and declared a public nuisance in July 2006. http://buildingcincinnati.blogspot.com/2007/07/wrecking-cincinnati-73107.html

^ Cool. So when will you be sending me my iPhone?

Habitat and UC to build third Avondale home Building Cincinnati, 7/29/07 Habitat's "Avon" model: Click to enlarge Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity and the University of Cincinnati will partner on a new home at 3570 Haven Street in Avondale. The home will be built using Habitat's "Avon" model, which features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a full basement. A typical Habitat/UC project breaks ground in September. Habitat is awaiting the building permits. This is the fifth build involving UC faculty and students, whose volunteer effort is steered by the university's Center for Community Engagement. The most recent project was dedicated on May 19, just down the street at 3556 Haven Street. On that house, the Muianga family put in 500 hours in sweat equity and were able to purchase the $70,000 home with a 25-year, interest-free mortgage. UC also partnered on two homes on Winkler Street between 2003 and 2005 and on another home on Haven Street between 2005 and 2006. Habitat, in conjunction with local sponsors and homeowners, have built over 130 homes since 1986. A homeowner family for this project has not yet been named. WINDOWS LIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW (looking east) GOOGLE AERIAL MAP http://buildingcincinnati.blogspot.com/2007/07/habitat-and-uc-to-build-third-avondale.html

It's possible that having Cincy NewsAche and the Beacon in my blogroll might have hurt me with the Cincinnati.com folks.

Someone's bump-happy today!

Oh, I'm aware that it's an inferior version. The interface sucks and it's sometimes inaccurate.

Yeah, you get the impression that you'd have to pay an admission fee or join a club to use it. Those words were chosen poorly.

Back in the news. These stories appeared in two different Community Press papers on the same day, 7/30/07. I don't know which one's which, though, since they're not labelled. GRAPHIC: Proposal for discount store Sycamore Twp. again has Target on its back BY RICH SHIVENER | [email protected] BLUE ASH - Developers are revisiting plans for a Target store here, an idea that nearby residents and Hamilton County officials rejected in 2005. Steve Brandt, a local representative of Target, said the plans are in the beginning stages, and there is no projected date of when the retail store would open. A Blue Ash concept plan, submitted by architects in April, shows an outline of a 137,000 square foot "free-standing discount store" off Plainfield Road, just south of Ronald Reagan Highway. (continued) http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070730/NEWS01/707300339/1002/RSS01 Township officials against development BY ROB DOWDY | [email protected] SYCAMORE TWP. - A potential new retail development in Blue Ash is already getting harsh criticism from township officials and residents. Developers have revisited possible plans for a Target store in the city. A similar plan was rejected two years ago in Sycamore Township. A Blue Ash concept plan, submitted by architects in April, shows the outline of a 137,000-square-foot "free-standing discount store" off of Plainfield Road south of Ronald Reagan Highway. (continued) http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070730/NEWS01/707300338/1002/RSS01

LOL.... And she might want to think about spelling the name of the magazine correctly before it goes to print! First Person: New Local Magazine Contributed By crystal mccray | "Voluptous" Magazine My name is Crystal and I am launching my own Magazine called "Voluptous". It will feature plus size local models, entertainment news, up and coming local talent and athletes, writing contest, business advertisements, and a few other goodies. My vision is to show Cincinnati in a positive light. I am in need of sponsors. Please help! Please send an email to [email protected] or call 513-886-4494. Thank you! http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100114&sid=115960