ClevelandOhio

The facade has definitely started going up. From what I saw, it looks good. Better than in the renderings, but there is still only a little of it up. Sorry no pics :(

I would say always buy online. We did and when we went in their was a HUGE line for tickets. Since we already had ours bought we got to skip right ahead and had no wait at all.

^ Dimora?

I think they have their days confused.

Dont know much about Frostee Rucker but by the way you described him, sounds like a good move. The Browns defense was #2 in passing yards allowed but #30 in rushing yards allowed. We desperately needed someone who could help stop the run.

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-sign-Frostee-Rucker/4b534dd0-b553-4c74-8555-bf5683edea13

I hope they dont continue to try to make Hardesty their guy and not realize that maybe he wasn't the best draft pick. The guy is terribly injury prone, and does not even do that great while healthy. Time to move on. Dont forget we also need a FB since we threw a great one away for no reason.

Turner Construction Company wraps up Allen Theatre Complex project in downtown Cleveland Ask people what city boasts the largest performing arts center outside of New York City. They’d probably be surprised to learn that the answer is Cleveland. The not-for-profit Playhouse Square performing arts center attracts more than 1 million visitors each year to it more than 1,000 annual events. And now, thanks in part to Turner Construction Company, Playhouse Square — along with regional theater Cleveland Play House and Cleveland State University at PlayhouseSquare — has a newly updated and expanded home. The new Allen Theatre Complex, which had been under construction since October of 2010 and includes the addition of three new theaters, officially opened its doors in downtown Cleveland in early March. The goal was to create a cultural arts and education center for both the public and for those Cleveland State University studnets studying theater, drama and dance at the school http://www.rejournals.com/2012/03/14/turner-construction-company-wraps-up-allen-theatre-complex-project-in-downtown-cleveland/

I know several cities have bans paving over brick streets with other materials. I was wondering if anything like this existed in Cleveland. I would guess no. When was the last one covered up?

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Looks to be in good condition as well. Just a little cleaning and it would be good to go. Its unfortunate they recovered it. Thanks for sharing! I never knew this existed. Looks like East 16th street right next to it is still original as well.

^ Thanks for sharing. After looking around that area, I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised on how charming Fischer Avenue is with its brick street, and brick houses that are surprisingly not bland and suburban like I thought they would be. http://g.co/maps/pr6w9 http://g.co/maps/qvq2c

Im open to name changes and description changes! I hope people suggest things. I view everything on there as a placeholder for now. I do hope for pictures of actual Cleveland streets with brick exposed.

Im not sure I believe that major streets should be brick because im not sure if that is practical, but I do believe that there are many benefits of restoring brick streets that are covered with asphalt, but are in good condition and are low to medium traffic residential streets. Jay Avenue is a perfect example in my opinion. It would greatly add to the character of the street. I dont think I would go as far as to say Euclid Avenue or Superior should be restored though, and besides, im almost positive any remaining bricks of Euclid Avenue were removed during the Euclid Corridor Project and Im not sure if there are any under Superior. One of the larger streets, although thinner, that I think would be interesting is Lorain Avenue, from West 25th to West 44th, if bricks are still present. I think that it could help drive development on the street and increase property values greatly. Also possibly West 25th from Detroit Avenue down to Chatham. Honestly I think Ohio City is a great place for it in general.

Thanks for all the picture updates!

Just threw this together real fast. Please feel free to suggest name changes, description/about changes, and any other changes you would like to see. Also that picture is just a placeholder. I would love to see actual examples of cleveland streets, so you guys living by a good example, feel free to go out and take a picture of it, such as Jay or Random road. ;) Again everything there is mostly just a placeholder so please feel free to make suggestions! Almost forgot the link! :) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Restore-Clevelands-Brick-Streets/235594859870568

Good idea! Working on it!

This could be a good thing if done right. The renderings show a complete elimination of this section of E.117th. So its not like the street is being paved over, or torn up and replaced with cement. Those bricks could be salvaged and used to pave other streets at a cheaper cost. Also, if a street like Jay in Ohio City has its Asphalt overlay removed, and bricks restored, the salvaged bricks from E.117th can be used to replaced any of the bricks that are damaged or destroyed. Unfortunately the city will most likely do neither.

Several other cities have looked at the possibility of restoring several of their brick streets. The benefits include restoring the character of the neighborhood/street, creating a historical feel, increased home values, increased vacant property values, slowed traffic, long term savings, and several benefits of the drainage of water. This is something I would like to see the city of Cleveland look into. I started thinking about this because of two streets, Jay Avenue in Ohio City and Random Road in Little Italy. The reason is because there are currently large potholes on both of these streets that expose the brick underneath, which seem to be in good condition. I believe I saw this same thing on East 9th, but it has since been filled in. These brick streets were paved over because at the time, the city wanted faster, newer, smoother street surfaces, and I wouldn't doubt there was some deal with asphalt companies as well, but I have no evidence on that. Here is a good example of what we have all over the city, although this particular picture is not in Cleveland. Here are some good articles and examples of how and where this has been done. Shows the process http://www.smoothroads.com/psi/brick-street-restor.html Orlando http://www.cityoforlando.net/public_works/esd/admin/pdf/BrickStreetBrochure.pdf "Costs for brick street restoration range from $13 to $17 per square foot, while asphalt repaving costs $5 to $10 per square foot" http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2006-07-17/news/0607170099_1_brick-streets-asphalt-paved

Mayor Frank Jackson's plan to revamp Cleveland schools still needs legislative support COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Mayor Frank Jackson wants to make it easier for the city's public school brass to fire or re-assign ineffective teachers to help turn around low-performing buildings. The Democratic mayor also wants the school system to share school revenue raised through tax measures with high-performing Cleveland charter schools, a holistic schooling approach aimed at reversing the city's dismal record for educating children. "We're past this fight about whether or not you are a public or charter school. We're past that," Jackson told The Plain Dealer. "We're focusing on quality education for Cleveland children, and it doesn't matter to me whether you are a public or a charter." http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/03/bad_teachers_funding_charter_s.html

I agree, there is no reason Cleveland area kids cant stay in Cleveland, and CSU should not accept a commuter only role, and roll over to other schools in the region. In my high school, most of the students ended up going to Kent State, Ohio State, Bowling Green, or OU. Of course you had few who went to Toledo, John Carroll, Case, Cincinnati, Akron etc., but the majority went to those first four I mentioned. There is no reason Cleveland State cant take some of those students from those Universities. I think the fact that it is an Urban college, right downtown can be a big draw for many of those students. Honestly I could care less if Cleveland State stole a big chunk of Kent State's students. Them being at Cleveland State is better for the city and region in the bigger picture. Edit: To your point above. I believe the Basketball team would benefit by having a football team. This is because Cleveland State would be able to change conferences. I think the MAC would be a good fit to start. Playing area teams could be more of a draw, and when we play Kent and Akron during the season we usually win. I think Cleveland State would have won the MAC this year.

^ They have no advantages in starting now, instead of back in the 60's. Luckily, new leadership has decided to change the original vision though, and attempt to create a more residential campus. I believe that residential culture and the college town feel will automatically happen as more and more students live on campus. I think CSU has one of the biggest potential to become a game changer downtown, and in the city/region overall. It has the potential to become one of the best urban colleges in the nation, which will be a draw to many.

Is there a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thread? I didn't find one. $6.9 million redesign reinvigorates the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum They're seeing red at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. "Real Red," to be exact. That's the name of the eye-popping shade of Sherwin-Williams paint that now adorns the entry to the Hall of Fame itself, on the museum's third floor. The inner sanctum, where the signatures of inductees are etched in glass, used to have a minimalist white exterior. Some visitors ended up overlooking it. "Surprisingly enough, people used to write to us all the time and go, 'You ought to have a Hall of Fame,' " says Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the not-for-profit institution. "I thought, 'Oh, boy.' I hope they don't miss it now." http://blog.cleveland.com/popmusic_impact/print.html?entry=/2012/03/69_million_redesign_reinvigora.html

I still think that even Tremont and Ohio City have a long way to go. Progress has been great, but there is still plenty left to do. I think those neighborhoods need to top off before we see any major boom in any down and out neighborhood.

^ Id say not in this particular case. You can have the best QB in the world, and they wont be able to do anything with the line we had last year, and the WR's on top of that. Mccoy was getting sacked while still taking his steps. He never even had a chance to set his feet. Guy was consistently running from defenders. On top of that you have WR's who cant run routes or catch a ball. And the running game was terrible which added more pressure on McCoy The browns have loved to change QB's and Coaches over the years. Look what it has got them. Nothing. I think its time to say, maybe its not the coach, maybe its not the QB. Its the rest of the freaking offense!

^ I was thinking the same thing