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Not to dump on Columbus, but this is not very good picture. The buildings are generic and the density screams "small city." Quality-wise, it looks like one of those photos that you find in an airport that has been imposed onto a back-lit plastic surface and advertises some chain hotel.

How did the Pistons do tonight, Mr. Wallace? WAY TO GO CAVS!!

is it going to happen or is it only proposed?

Its suburb-fabulous!

Steyer Preserve to grow Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, 5/10/06 The Seneca County Park District plans to close Wednesday on the purchase of 56 acres adjoining Steyer Nature Preserve. The purchase of the area, known as the Adelsperger property, is to increase the acreage of Steyer Park to 141 acres. The area already contains hiking trails and the southern portion of the land, which adjoins a Division of Wildlife nature area, would be open to hunting in season. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife provided 25 percent of the cost. It also provided matching funds for a Clean Ohio grant covering the other 75 percent. Board members approved a resolution finalizing its plans to place a 0.3-mill levy on the November ballot. According to the resolution, funds generated from the levy would be used to conserve, maintain, acquire, develop, protect and promote the use of park properties, as well as provide programming. Part of the money also provides grants for outdoor recreation projects to towns and townships.

here is an image of the new development

Lakewood is gaining some momentum.. River valley’s Lakewood side set for upscale twist By STAN BULLARD 6:00 am, May 15, 2006 A planned $20 million residential development promises to remake part of the Lakewood side of the Rocky River valley as a step-like series of terraced townhouses and lofts climbing the slope from the riverfront to Sloane Avenue. The novel design resembles gymnasium benches hugging the 90-foot slope. It would enable each buyer of the planned $275,000 lofts to $1 million penthouses to have a terrace with open sky above them, said Rick Foran, a member of Foran Montlack Development LLC, which is proposing the project. The units would provide views of the river, the Rocky River Yacht Club and Lake Erie. The 46-unit project would rise from the riverbank at the former Krumreig’s Marina, which the developers bought last December. Plans also call for replacing the landmark marina with for-sale boat slips the developers dub “dock-o-miniums.” Lakewood Mayor Thomas George likes what he sees in the plans. “We couldn’t be more excited about this project,” he said. Atop the valley at Sloane Avenue, the planned project is on the opposite side of the Detroit Road Bridge from the proposed West End mixed-use redevelopment project, which never got off the group. A contentious effort to declare a residential neighborhood blighted so that an eminent domain action could be pursued for the West End project drew national media attention before it failed at the ballot box in 2003 and cost Mayor George’s predecessor, Madeline Cain, her job. Forget eminent domain Mayor George noted the proposed “Cliffs on Rocky River” project would not require eminent domain, a blight declaration or tax abatement. Proposed municipal assistance consists of a $1.75 million tax-increment financing agreement, under which less than 10% of the proposed development’s annual tax proceeds would be used to repay the bonds. The tax-backed bonds would pay for improvements to the slope, as well as sewers and waterlines for the project, Mr. Foran said. The developer will begin seeking Lakewood Planning Commission and Lakewood City Council approvals next month for the project. The proposed site is zoned appropriately and requires no variances, said Tom Jordan, Lakewood planning and development director. Lakewood needs the Cliffs project, Mayor George said, because the suburb that arose in the trolley-car era loses to land-rich outlying suburbs those longtime residents who want to buy newly constructed homes or downsize to condominiums. The proposed project would join two other new residential developments in Lakewood, part of what the mayor estimates is a $250 million round of private, school and civic investment in the suburb. The developer of the project is a team comprising the Montlack Group, a real estate development and investment group in Cleveland Heights that is led by Michael Montlack; the Foran Group, a Rocky River development concern led by Mr. Foran and his son Patrick; and developer George Zamecnik of Brooklyn Heights. Mr. Montlack’s background is in condo and shopping center construction and apartment ownership, while Mr. Zamecnik worked in industrial and apartment development with the late Julius Paris. Foran Group will serve as the contractor; it will draw on Patrick Foran’s background as a part of the team at Robert L. Stark Enterprises of Beachwood, which developed the Crocker Park mixed-use project in Westlake. The elder Mr. Foran has been a consultant for the last three years with pioneering urban homebuilder Heartland Developers of Shaker Heights. His work at Heartland followed 20 years in real estate development and construction with various companies here. Inspiration from Florida To prepare for the Lakewood project, Mr. Montlack, his wife, Carol, and architect Michael Caito of City Architecture toured lake and riverfront developments throughout southern Florida. Mrs. Montlack said the project would benefit from walking-distance proximity to the adjoining Rocky River Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks and restaurants in western Lakewood and downtown Rocky River. The younger Mr. Foran said the developer is negotiating with banks for a construction loan. Plans call for construction to begin this summer and for a model to be ready next May. The project is proposed amidst a worsening residential real estate market as interest rates rise. However, Ali McAdams, managing broker of Lake Realty in Rocky River, said marketability should not pose a problem. “It’ll fly,” Ms. McAdams said. “There are people with money waiting for good stuff to buy on the river and lake. The market is still good for that.” Moreover, there is no new lakefront residential construction of scale between the Flats and Vermilion, Mr. Montlack notes. “It’s one of a kind,” he said.

the Towpath Townhomes??

lol

Professor O'Neil? ahh, O'Neil stole that one from the law school profs.

mleroy, To give you an idea of what our "suburbs" are like, Lakewood is the most densely-populated city between NYC and Chicago

Could they be Ferchill's project along the river? I thought he was doing townhomes though.

I checked out the ballpark reviews site. It refers to Jacobs Field as a "retro park". I love Jacobs Field, but what is retro about it? I think that its cooler than many of the new retro parks because it uses a unique architectural style and doesn't try to replicate the past in some disney-esque fashion. The guy also says that teh drum guy is annoying. WTF-everyone loves the drum guy (John Adams)! Additionally, the writer's architectural credentials are severely called in to question when he states that he prefers surface lots to parking garages. Off with his head!

I'm going 6/9 through 6/12. You have to check out Parade the Circle on Saturday the 10th in University Circle. A uniquely Cleveland event that will be a lot of fun.

You missed the point. The only reason why they would tear it down is because the floors are very small and are not optimal for their office layout. But for the floors, they would not even be discussing whether or not to tear it down.

Uncle Rando, Following your logic..If you include the Pit, then you have to include Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon. It is also nationally-ranked. Personally, I'd keep the high schools out of this. How could you compare OSU to Elder?? Its hard to honestly vote against the Horseshoe. I would remove that as an option so we could all argue over who has the second best venue.

^I have a feeling that it is a boilerplate response at this point. It may be too early to start making concessions for some owners when others are ingenuinely touting their "proposals."

TREE-mont Check out the Free Times and Scene for a good listing of available apartments for Tremont and Ohio City.

I think that Ohio City and Tremont will suit you just fine in regards to the big 3. Additionally, Ohio City is great for shopping with the West Side Market and Dave's. Shaker Square also has a Dave's but you'll find fewer bars. In general, Cleveland has a great neighborhood bar scene. Cleveland Heights, Tremont, Little Italy, Ohio City etc all have a lot of cozy bars that make those areas unique. Also, although Cleveland Heights has a large student population, I wouldn't consider it loud at all (I live there currently, but am moving to Ohio City in a few weeks).

Ohio City and Tremont are in the city, but they really don't have any traffic problems at all. They are a quick and easy uncongested bridge away from downtown. The vast majority of the commuters come in from the highways and Chester Avenue. I don't know what your measuring stick is, but comparatively Cleveland has very little traffic problems. I've lived in cities half the size where traffic is a nightmare (those are mostly suburban-oriented cities with a lot of sprawl.) By the way, have fun with civ pro ;)

How do you define "shopping"? Are you looking for grocery stores or other types of retail? Ohio City will have some good places for your price range, has the grand West Side Market and Dave's Supermarket, has some of the best bars in town and is loaded with charm. I also love Cleveland Heights (how can you beat University Circle, Lakeview and all the gorgeous boulevards and homes!) but you will have to pay a nominal fee for parking.

Additionally, what a horrible use for such a nice location on the riverfront.

^its looked that way for a while now. I saw that article and was heartened by the news. It will cheer up the area.

I'm moving to Dubai and going into the crane business.

Is the program specifically called "flats renovation project grant." I have never heard of that. The city and county have a good deal of programs that help businesses locate in the city. Have you looked at these sites? http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/government/departments/econdev/edsbrlprog.html http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/government/departments/econdev/edcorfnd.html http://development.cuyahogacounty.us/services/business/default.htm Are you looking at a vacant brownfield or are you looking at renovating an existing building?