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I don't believe that for one second. I could maybe apply that to Boulder or Golden, but Denver is definitely doing things right. I cased the city over New Years and they've got everything I'd ever want in a city. Great historic architecture, nice modern building, a thriving economy, public art, unique and diverse neighborhoods, an amusement park downtown, light rail, bike paths, great shopping, and the locals I spoke to were very inviting. I went to a bar in The Highlands and chatted with tons of people about the city. They all love living there and all agree that there's not a bad spot in city limits. (Just don't go to the suburbs, bleakest ones I've seen) Cherry Creek North, Highlands, LoDo, Five Points, City Park, and Civic Center are all fascinating neighborhoods. Really, the worst part of town is Capitol Hill, and even that is not too bad. I hope you're enjoying your time out there. It's truly a one of a kind city. One thing though. I don't remember the glass condos behind Union Station in this photo: When I was there in January it was still a giant field back there. Did they get built incredibly quickly or are those across the railroad tracks on the other side of the field, in which case I'd be having major perspective issues. I think the city is "nice" but that's about it. I'm not sure why you think any of those neighborhoods are unique but maybe I missed something when I lived there for 17 years. To me Denver, or any Colorado city for that matter, really doesn't have unique neighborhoods with distinct ethnic flavors like say a little Italy or something. Outside of some Mexican slanted neighborhoods and some "Old Western" style architecture, all Denver feels the same to me. You could be in one neighborhood and feel the exact same in the next. Denver has nice new buildings but forgetable. Restaurants are ok, lots of "chain" type of feel to even the nicer places. Fraternity/Sorority feel to bars and clubs. Coloradans tend to try and display an air of sophistication but is just doesn't work. Plus I would rather look at paint by numbers instead of Western art. Anyway just by experience. Denver is perfect for some people.

I meant bore....it's so boring I couldn't muster up the right word. Fancy buildings but crusty and such blah people you can't believe.

Take a look under the hood and Colorado is a boar, period.

I would be down for investing in this if we can gather some serious dedicated people to get it going so keep me on the list. I live in California but born in Cleveland and have always loved the place.

I agree with 8Titles completely. I lived in several cities along the front range and spent time in all the rest like Golden. Colorado period is so over rated it's sick. What is unmistakable is some of the incredible beauty of some areas like the Continental Divide (Aspen) etc. but your description of the dry people is hysterical and right on the money. When I finally got the hell out of that state, I floored it the entire way until I reached the state line. The most annoying thing is native and non native Coloradoans talk endlessly about how sunny it is there like that's something inspiring.

These lists are really a joke and it's not worth investigating but it would probably by hysterical to find out what criteria they used to base their findings. I have spend a lot of time in many of these cities and it would be hard pressed to even remotely consider them "Arts" destinations. For one Colorado Springs, Colorado? I lived there for 17 years and outside of some South Western type art galleries and a boring art museum, it's a wasteland of boring. Cleveland should be in all respects lumped with the "Big City" list and near the top. No offense to Columbus but there is hardly a comparison when it comes to the Arts and Cleveland IMO.

You're welcome and good luck. Also the $139 was the total, so it wasn't $139 plus tax just so you know. I think your family will enjoy it because like I said it is so different than a hotel stay in every way. I am brining my family from SF to visit Cleveland in October and this is where we are staying. They can get such a better feel for Cleveland by staying here.

Ksonic99... The nightly rates for one bedroom was $139 and two bedrooms is $189. These are full on aparments, furnished, full kitchens with pots/pans etc. flat screen, etc. I don't know if they will give discounts based on staying a weekend or longer but I'm sure they probably have some type of break. I think the cost is reasonable especially considering hotels are all close to $90 or $100 and this is so much better than a hotel experience. Some of the restaurants deliver and plus you can walk to many of them within a minute. Good Luck!

Sorry but I did not have a camera with me during this because I was coming off a business trip. I don't know what kind of images they have on their website but doubt if it could do this place any justice. If your familiar with the building and the particular brick work and style you would be happy because they have really incorporated that look and feel into modern units. Lots of arches, brick and wood work that capture a unique feeling. If your in the area I would go get a tour.

I stayed at the Tremont Place Lofts (hate the name too) over the weekend while visiting Cleveland. They have and will keep a number of units as "Coporate Suites" for visitors who need short term stays for business or pleasure. I have to it was great and the units are incredible. I am planning on staying there from now on. I stayed in a one bedroom but they gave me a tour of a two bedroom unit and it was pretty spectacular. If I lived in Cleveland this would be on the top of my list of places to live. I think it's a little pricey for Cleveland but I don't think they will have any trouble filling those units. They will have a full time restaurant/Cafe and Fitness Center on site as well and construction is supposed to be finished by July. People are moving in as units are finished. Again, really unique and cool place.

I am very happy someone is doing something with this building. It is one of the coolest in Ohio City. I always thought it would make a great boutique kind of hotel or something to add a different twist to OC. Although apartments are good too.

I would donate but do not do the PayPal thing. If you give us another option it would help.

Does anyone know if they rent furnished apartments to the public on a daily basis? I want to bring my partner and his family to visit Cleveland and would be interested in staying there since it's in Tremont. I emailed them but have not heard back. Reading through their website it seems like they have apartments called hotel rooms? If anyone knows that would be helpful.

W. 28th is the announcement for the triangle area concern the MOCA or the CIA buildings or both? The design of the MOCA seemed like it was going to exciting because of the architects involved and possibly an iconic design. Anything you can share?

Yes this place really looks like it will be a very cool place to live. I would love to see what they look like inside. Do they have a website that shows any renderings of what the apartments will look like?

I think it's awesome. Something that announces a neighborhood that is growing in this crazy no growth period. Go Detroit Shoreway! This is one of those non to frequent areas that have huge potential. I really think this is going to be one of the great neighborhoods of Cleveland.

Montreal = urban metropolis = tons of underground passages. When you're finished traveling the world, I recommend you check it out some time. I suggest you limit yourself and live in Montreal

Your response just shows how little you know about San Francisco weather and how brutal it can be. Outside of that I travel all over the world and like some people have stated in this thread, the most vibrant exciting urban enticing cities have horrible weather and they are not concerned or wasting their time with connecting their buildings with covered walk ways! You are just making Cleveland suburban and that notion is just nauseating. You all have to know that the younger generation do not care about this issue at all. We don't look at weather as a reason not to visit a city. We look at what is exciting and fun about a city and could give a rat's ass if they had covered walk ways so I didn't have to venture outside. This is one more reason Cleveland has issues getting things done, they can't see the forest through the trees and aren't willing to give us something for the good and long term benefit of the city.

This arguement about weather being an issue and having enclosed walkways is absurd. Cities need vibrancy and energy and people who hunker down and refuse to go outside because it's windy or cold do not add to this at all. I live in San Francisco and the weather here can be horrible, rainy, cold, foggy and people are everywhere no matter what. We don't cry and hide in our houses or drive everywhere because it may be a little uncomfortable. What cry babies you have there. The most fantastic cities in the world have horrible weather and are not concerned about people being exposed to the elements sometimes, they are concerned about much more important things which make their cities alive and full of energy. This would be a complete waste of time. Get in a cab if you don't like the cold. Good Lord.

Are you kidding? This design is awesome and brings a fresh new look to Cleveland. Can anyone from Cleveland give praise without some sort of dig??

Thanks for the info and very happy to be a part of the UO site so thanks for the warm welcome. I will be in Cleveland again in December and will make it down to the CMA for another visit. I live in San Francisco and although we have great museums here nothing beats the CMA. I was able to visit in July and see the first few galleries which were just beautiful and wondered if anything else has opened since? Even if nothing else has opened I can not wait to visit again because it is just so amazing. It really is one of the best museums and I have visited art museums all over the world. You are so lucky there in Cleveland because it's FREE! :wave:

I know it's probably a pain when people from out of town ask for pictures but I am fascinated with the CMA. I think it's one of the best museums in the world and make sure I visit it whenever I am in Cleveland. Is there anyone who has pictures of the updated construction? I am very excited to see the final results, especially the area which will be glass enclosed common space. Anyway appreciate the effort of people there in Cleveland that give us glimpses of progress