BomberMuskie

Thanks JSkinner.

As for our first LEED certified attempt (which is the Belmain - 1202 Main), please feel free to contact Holly or Stacy in the Gateway Quarter office if you would like a sneak peek - these are due to come on line officially at the end of July. Our President Bill Baum and his son Otto are renowned for their creativity in adaptive reuse. The consummate LEED pioneers I surmise. Of course, I am willing to share a private tour as well - you are welcome to reach me at [email protected] Greg Olson Urban Sites

Why not Gateway I - this product was completed by Rick Kimbler of the Northpointe Group [the same developer who participated in Duncanson (100% sold out) and now Mottainai - OTR's first LEED certified project - ours at the Belmain will be 2nd] - Gateway was the first splash on Vine and is very different from the Urban Sites aesthetic - but it reaches a different buyer and really is not crap. Rick and Neyer (the GC) are very proud of their reputations and have made major strides here. Actually, when this building was constructed... that same year there were still hundreds of police calls to the corner of vine and 12th - something that never happens today. So to me, I say thank you 3CDC and Rick Kimbler for your courage for stepping out here. Greg Olson Urban Sites

Looks like some accurate info has made its way here... stay tuned as more details will be released by the restaurant owners when they are ready. Eventhough we own the space, I want to honor their intentions. As for the remaining Duveneck space and Lackman for that matter, significant interest has risen. We are working very hard to deliver desirable destinations in these retail spaces. One or two new retailers will be coming to Main street soon as well. I will post again as more details are made firm. Greg Olson Urban Sites

Good evening or morning - depending on what side of the day you're on. As for the Duveneck space.. hang tight. The tenant, I imagine, will want to make this news splash. Yes, to feed your curiosity somewhat - this place intends to 'feed the collective bellies' long after 5pm. And from the musings around this board - I think many will be thrilled.

Hello Urban Ohio and Gateway Quarter enthusiasts. I'm Greg Olson, COO of Urban Sites. I've read a few of the remarks here and would like to share a bit... Urban Sites does constantly strive to deliver quality product with a unique aesthetic. Thanks Michael for your kind remarks. Bringing a special destination restaurant to OTR (more specifically within Duveneck) would be a fabulous outcome. Most assuredly, our commitment to this reality is paramount. We (the collective ownership that is Urban Sites) have been developing spaces in OTR for 20 plus years and we have more at stake than one development. This includes the 300 plus residential rentals we own and manage; all within the soutern boundaries of OTR. So any efforts made on any of the subjects in this discussion thread is met with thorough and deliberate thinking and communication with all stakeholders.