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I'd heard tale of this previously. Glad to hear there's been progress. By the way, the B&N bookstore? Garbage! The only reason to go in there is to buy text books or generic college garb or supplies. There's no cafe, a minimal non-text section and it really could be the CSU bookstore down the street, with newer paint and shelves. So much for filling a niche!

I noticed that this morning on my jog... I also noticed that Stone Mad has taken the paper out of their windows... progress? W. 54th & Cass? A private home. There are 3 planned. It's discussed somewhere else on here...

been there as long as I've been back in town (2+ years). I went once and don't plan on going back. That's all I have to say about it!

Hi Jerry, welcome to the forum! Here are a couple more direct questions/comments: 1. I've filled out multiple online comment forms and not one has elicited a response from a GCRTA rep. On the other hand, I had a conversation one day with a rep on the phone about the hours of service for buses on the Red Line. I got a package in the mail one week later with all the additional info I needed. So, there's ups and downs as far as that's concerned. There are a few problems to be found in this next one: 2. I've noticed over the years that the Red Line's booths are poorly staffed, which leads to front-door-only boarding and a dearth of available customer service reps. Case in point, this morning around 8:30, I boarded the train at W. 65th with about a dozen people. I had only a $5 bill and the vending machines are either for weekly passes or change. (imagine if I'd only had a $20 bill!) So, I took my 20 quarters down to the platform. With people like me dropping change into the fare box, it takes a good 2 minutes for everyone to board the train. This stinks during rush hour and it happens on both ends. I board at University Circle in the evenings and after 5:00 or so, it's back to the front door on/off and a big line. It's 10x worse when I have my bike with me and I have to roll it down the crowded aisle after I've paid... and, finishing on a positive note: 3. Love the bike racks on the buses...one of the best moves by RTA over the past few years.

Is it really possible that no one posted this yet? There are pics at http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2007/09/regional_transit_authority_unv.html Regional Transit Authority unveils exciting plans for University Circle Posted by Plain Dealer Architecture Critic Steven Litt September 04, 2007 18:35PM Categories: Breaking News A master plan for a new RTA rapid transit station in Little Italy incorporates a larger plan for the University Arts and Retail District in University Circle - shown here publicly for the first time.

Pardon my saying so, but that facade looks like a cheap movie set! I hope it's better in real life! I'm glad they've got those big, slide-open windows, though. That's a nice touch.

Finally had a chance to walk around the neighborhood yesterday and loved it! I'd driven through dozens of times over the years, but never really got out and explored. I'm sure it's come a long way in the 10 years I'd been passing through, but I was wowed. Goodale Park and the neighboring blocks of beautiful old and new homes were the most impressive to me. High Street was great too, but most of the action was in the park. Good job Columbus!

way to go guys! and thanks for keeping up the good press, KJP!

And the first floor framing is up on the second set of Gateway Townhomes!

well put, Punch

I'm most interested in the WHD lots and the triangular space owned by Forest City next to the Renaissance ballroom. The latter spot is currently a big gap in the fabric that will need to be completed to complement Stark's proposed project. I agree that North Point and the site adjacent to the new Fed Courthouse are not great. And the Flats East Bank? Well, I could see something substantial down there, but I'd much rather see smaller offices and more creative enterprise (design firms, etc.) than law firms, banks and the like. Regardless, very positive news and the PD doesn't even seem too peeved that KJP scooped them again! Good show!

Yes, but the first phase of townhomes will be occupied this fall. Not that we're talking a big addition to the area's customer base, but still, expanding the neighborhood beyond 12th & 13th. Also, spinoff could be related to significant renovations at Reserve Square, higher occupancy rates (new mgmt) at Statler, proposed renovations to the tower at 13th & Chester, etc.

and the streets through Public Square have been bricked. Would've been nice if that could've happened as part of the ECTP! Or at least some colored concrete for pete's sake!

same question as 3231 and by my counts, 1 million sq. ft. of residential (a nice round number) adds up to around 666.7 units, if the average size of a unit is 1,500 sq. ft. So, 600+/-. But that's all subject to change as this thing will be done over the course of several years and several planning iterations.

ooooh, COMPANY!!! My favorite!

Bernie sounds locked in, but I'm still waiting for something more solid on the movie theater...

^If it were pure competition! My qualm is not with one grocery store seeing an opportunity and going for it, perhaps at the cost of another business. My issue is with the public sector subsidizing both projects. I agree with 3231. Constantino's may have to find a new niche. I certainly think they're in a better location because of the hill and the connectivity to the rest of the CBD. Which is part of why I don't know about Heinen's opening up a OC Dave's sized (35,000 sf) supermarket down on Old (New) River Road.

MayDay, time for another Back on Topic Please image... this one with a progress picture of Battery Park!

It seems to me that a Heinen's in the FEB would be a) too large for that location, which is somewhat out-of-the-way in terms of access to a broader customer base and b) would kill Constantino's. I would think that a Trader Joe's or another 10,000 sf grocery could thrive in that market and wouldn't hurt Constantino's to the point that their demise would be a near certainty. Also, this is not rocket science and it seems a bit messed up to me that the City would be subsidizing two projects like this (Bingham and FEB), yet will be cannibalizing one with the other.

What, like a surface parking lot?

I'm all vaklempt! :cry:

I thought I counted 6 last time I was through the 'hood. But I could be wrong! It's nice to ride/jog through the neighborhood these days and see actual residents moving about, rather than just us development stalkers!

sad, but I'll admit that in my 2 years living just two blocks from the shop, I never once bought anything and only set foot inside once. The Coventry store has better stuff and I guess neither one is really my style. I only hope that the building doesn't stay vacant for long. There are a lot of holes on that side of the street now!

whoa! Kevin Spacey was at Tyler Village? Hot!

That's part of the deal. They're going to look for an opportunity to add a retail front to E. 105. I don't know how much of a commitment they've made, but it's in some of the drawings I've seen. As for the East Blvd. side, the attempt to come down to scale with the two-story domiciliary falls a bit short, considering the 9-story garage. I'm not sure who exactly will notice, as Rockefeller Park is immediately across East Blvd and there's a significant drop down to MLK from there. There aren't many neighbors left, though University Tower (senior housing) and the one remaining East Blvd apartment (now co-op) building will remain. The biggest problems I see are with the traffic on East Blvd and the pedestrian bridge to nowhere!