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Anyone else notice the 'new look' bus station on E. 18th @ Euclid? It's right next to the renovated law school frontage. Material use appears similar to ECTP, but design is different.

Great idea! If engineered with some forethought, there would be limited need to convert energy from mechanical to electrical, which would greatly reduce energy loss. I've often imagined a similar scenario using mechanic energy from a wind mill at the top of EdgeHill in ClvHts to power a bicycle towline to assist cyclists up EdgeHill!

Couldn't agree more. Maybe this could be the start of a new thread. Connecting Cleveland? Isn't that the subtitle of the City's new 20 year plan? Regardless, one of the first two dots I think we should connect are OC & Tremont. Whether you walk through the valley are cross over it on Abbey Rd., it's not exactly aesthetically pleasing, let alone full of vitality! I've often wondered how a little money could go a long way in making Abbey Rd. a fun/energizing walk, rather than an uninspiring one. If this connecting street looked better, you'd likely get more investment from the private sector.

^the Early College Program was in it's third year when it moved to John Hay last year, so I think it was the only one of the small schools to contain all four grades. Early College was located on Euclid Ave. on the Cleveland State Campus before the move. So far it's proven to be an academically rigorous program. Have a look - you can compare schools on various criteria @ websites like GreatSchools.net & psk12.com

I really like W.28th's def of 'durable, utilitarian mimimalism' (d,um) If that were a design element/criteria that could be communicated to Clv developers, we'd all be better off for it. Maybe, though I'm not sure, a D,UM is what I'm getting at with funky. I definitely believe that it is part of it. While I'm not normally in agreement with most of W. 28th's posts, I do wholeheartedly agree with him in this case.

I agree that E. 4 definitely has a corporate feel and also a somewhat stodgy feel. Compare this to C-bus's south campus gateway (also a mixture of regional and national chains) and it's a very different feel. I suppose it's due to the intended audience, but it's a wee bit frustrating. In my mind Cleveland is missing the boat on funky downtown establishments. While Teresa's Pizza might make okay za, the place is definitely not funky! It's really not even phun! I think funky is maybe some intangible combination of aesthetics, service, food-style, spatial arrangement, and ethos that conjures up youthful spirit and good vibes. The funkiest places I can think in dwntwn Clv are TeaHouse Noodles and Dave's Cosmic Subs and they don't exactly score high on the funk-o-meter! Jhonny Mangos, IMHO, sets the benchmark for a funky establishment in Clv! I'll be curious to see what E.4 morphs into over the coming years. Right now, way too many set lunch & dinner spots with no places offering flex space. Where can one go on E. 4th to just hang-out, say during the in between parts of the day? When I think funky, I think of the Short North in C-bus and Wicker Park in Chicago.

good discussion over at BFD (Brewed Fresh Daily) on RTA - 67 comments and counting ignore the title of this thread, it's the right one. started as a discussion on the med-mart and evolved based on the second comment re: Clevelanders reluctance to walk. http://www.brewedfreshdaily.com/2008/03/13/med-mart-deal-reached/

as i recall, the exhibit builders folks are planning to do affordable housing (rentals) which will turn into market rate condos after 5 years. some of the space will be set aside for office space. the space did win over a million in state historic tax credits. re: eBlueprint bldg - is their a name for the slow/local foods cooking society? any affiliation with cSpace's recent foray into slow/local foods w/ local chefs? the plans sound innovative and interesting - do you have any pictures yet??

I bumped into some 'hippies' at Euclid & Ontario who were looking for some Thai food. I recommended Saigon as something pretty close. Are there any curries on Saigon's menu? Minh Ahn in DSCDO has a number of delightful curries similar to Thai restaurants. Anyone know? Or, better yet, any other restaurants downtown with either Thai dishes or curries??

Check out the excellent BrownStones of Derbyshire, which is a re-use + new construction around the First English Lutheran Church in Cleveland Hts. http://www.futureheights.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=39714&PID=472234

Lakewood utilizes ÇitiStat as well. As of Oct 2007, 60% of City Departments were using it. There is a public website > http://www.ci.lakewood.oh.us/citistat.html Baltimore seems to have a more robust public site, that could perhaps be a model for the City of Cleveland's long overdue website overhaul. http://www.baltimorecity.gov/news/citistat/

well done overview of the Burnham group plan. this post might be better suited to a current discussion on either the mall or the group plan; alas I was not able to find such a discussion. http://groupplan.dhellison.com/

the 'Cleveland Design City' blog discussing the possible ramifications of the Eaton move on the river and lakefront http://designrag.blogspot.com/2008/03/time-to-revisit-and-refine-plans-for.html

ryanscav: i enjoyed your analysis from the architectural perspective. I really like the look and apparent functionality of this design, esp the fourth floor covered decks. Looking at the architects website http://dimitarchitects.com , I see the principal, Scott Dimit, led the design of the Brownstones at Derbyshire (clv hts), which, IMHO, is the best example of creative re-use (old church) combined with new con, that I've seen in Clev+inner ring. I really like the Derybshire project all around, including use of greenspace and addition of smaller (1 bed) units. I think it'd be great if more condo projects in Clev included in-law suites on the lower level (like EcoVillage townhomes) as a means of providing rental options in the neighborhood. Also, with all the churches closing in NEO, would be great to see a few converted to housing with Derbyshire as the benchmark!

Rozi's is the homebrew/beer/wine store in Lakewood on Detroit & Warren where I purchased the Dortmunder Ale kit. Their selection is somewhat limited, but the folks at the store are friendly and knowledgeable. There is another store in Berea, which I believe is called Twice Good Wines. A bit further out is Leener's in Northfield, which appears to have an excellent selection, though I've yet to visit > http://www.leeners.com/aboutus.html Further still, in Kent, is LD Carslon, which is one of the country's largest wholesale distributors of wine and beer making supplies. They produce the Brewers Best kits which can be found at all area homebrew stores, as well as home brew stores across the country. Not sure if they have a retail option in Kent though. http://www.ldcarlson.com Here's another list > http://cryptobrewology.com/homebrew-suppliers.php?Ohio the use of aluminum for a brew pot seems to be an ongoing controversy in the home brew world. some love it and some stay away from it.

while i'm definitely no expert, i've been brewing on and off for about three years now. i really think my wife and i are going to be a great brewing team! we recently brewed a fantastic dortmunder style ale, which for $32, made about 30 22oz bottles of creamy yet hoppy ale, with a beautiful head - delicious! if you don't want to invest in a glass carboy, you can always ferment in 5 gallon food grade plastic buckets, so long as you have the lid. we also have used a 'gatorade style' 5 gallon orange thermos with a spigot. the spigot made the process of filling the bottles really really easy. if anyone in the cleveland area would ever be interested in trading bottles of home brew, i'd be most interested! Boilover: do you know why aluminum is a bad choice for cooking the wort? is it due to some sort of reaction? we used a 4 gallon aluminum pot, but had no problems.

Yes, some limitations. The title of this thread is 'best cars for city dwellers'. Why does one in an urban setting need to own a a crotch rocket? I agree the ZENN may not be anyone's ideal car, but it is a nice price point and it's limitations are a factor of it's classification, which is called Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). Things I like about the ZENN are that it's a zero emissions vehicle. Vehicle emissions are a large contributor to Northeast Ohio's NOX and fine particle pollution problems. It's scale is much less threatening to pedestrians and cyclists, which is a precious thing in the urban environment. They aren't. The ZENN is not meant for the highway. The NEV classification was created for gated communities, but has recently found equal success in congested urban areas b/c of it's small size, zero emissions, low cost (upfront, maintenance, & fuel). The ZENN is the first car from a North American producer to target urban customers with a vehicle that feels more like a car than a golf cart. If you want to race 100 mph down Chester Avenue in an electric car, maybe the Tesla Roadster (made in CA) http://www.teslamotors.com/ or the Commuter Car's Tango (made in WA) http://www.commutercars.com/ or the Myers Motors NMG (made in OH) http://www.myersmotors.com/ are more your style. I'm just not sure why these types of cars are necessary or beneficial to urbanites.

How about the ZENN (Zero Emissions No Noise) Car? It does have some limitations, but for primarily urban driving, especially urban commuting or running errands, it's an intriguing solution! Basic Specs: 2 passenger hatchback w/ ample truck room all electric; charges via a standard outlet 35 mile range; 25 mph top speed in a class of vehicles known as NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) which means it cannot travel on roads marked over 35MPH starting price: $12K http://www.zenncars.com/

Well....you're one of the first people I've met who knows someone who doesn't like the food at TasteBuds! The spaces coming to my mind are not like SparkSpace, but are inspiring spaces. Both are in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hines Hill is on a beautiful old estate and the November Lodge is a green build newly constructed building that is part of the Environmental Education Center. Both offer kitchens + ample parking as well as on site catering. http://www.cvnpa.org/meeting-facilities-at-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-association.php Also in the Park is the Stanford House Hostel which features a commercial kitchen + large dining room + large sitting room and ample free parking. The restaurants in Peninsula are about a 5 minute drive away OR a 25 minute walk down the beautiful towpath. http://www.stanfordhostel.com/

stone madd in detroit shoreway (not yet open) pledges to not have any tv's. i like rock&roller's idea/challenge of a list of bars/cafes in (greater?) cleveland sans television(s).... is there a more applicable location to start a new thread?

via > http://www.csuohio.edu/today/080125.html University Center Closing Beginning Monday, March 17, three new physical changes will impact the Cleveland State University campus. * University Center will permanently close to the public. * The Innerlink will be rerouted. A portion of the Innerlink between the Main Classroom and Music and Communication buildings will be outdoors; pedestrians will follow detour signs across Rhodes Tower Plaza. * The newly constructed student services plaza in the Main Classroom building will open. As part of Building Blocks for the Future, CSU’s $200 million-plus campus master plan, University Center will be demolished and a new Student Center will be constructed. When the Student Center opens in spring 2010, it will house Student Life, Student Government and organizations, a first-floor bookstore, dining facilities and more. Student-oriented administrative offices now located in University Center will temporarily move to the plaza level of Main Classroom. These include Campus411, Campus Activities Board, the Cashier’s Office, Disability Services, Mobile Campus, Student Life, the Print Shop, the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center, and more. View the Innerlink detour and Main Classroom directory, both effective Monday, March 17.

too bad on the draft beers, but good news on the small tv screens. too too many places these days are adding giant flat screens for the illogical reason of 'because we can' or better yet, 'why not' in my mind and another forumer, the vibe inside the recently opened Wonder Bar is killed by the giant screens....

CLEVELAND in the WINTER the places I feel most comfortable in: Algebra Tea House [wood stove] (Little Italy) Tommy's (Cleve Hts) Phoenix on Lee (Cleve Hts) Barking Spider [wood stove] (Univ Circle) Mitzi's (Asia Town) AJ Roccos (downtown) Moko W.9th Phoenix (downtown) Parkview (Detroit Shoreway) Happy Dog (DS) Gypsy Bean (DS) Bela Dubby (Lakewood) Great Lakes Brewing Co. (Ohio City) West Side Market (OC) Summer is coming! Stone Mad (DS) Edgewater Beach (DS) Whiskey Island Barking Spider (Univ Circle) Luxe (DS) Beer Engine (Lakewood) Edison's (Tremont)

a former employee tells me it's going to be a hilton

Learn more about the Port's planned relocation at a public meeting on Feb 19 at 6:30pm http://blog.cleveland.com/brooklynsunjournal/2008/02/feb_19_meeting_for_port_reloca.html