mrclifton88

KJP I was wondering if you had any further insight on the status of the transportation facility? I thought last time you posted about it things were looking pretty dim...

"Cleveland exploring alternatives to Miguel Rosales design for lakefront pedestrian bridge" This seems like fairly positive news when you read the direction they are going... especially this: 'Collier said the city is examining concepts that would create greater opportunities for private development north of City Hall and the Huntington Convention Center and between the traffic bridges at East Ninth and West Third streets. Collier said the city is also exploring how a pedestrian bridge could be linked to a new multi-modal transportation facility in the area, where a small, outmoded Amtrak station now stands' https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2018/12/city-of-cleveland-exploring-alternatives-to-iconic-miguel-rosales-design-for-lakefront-pedestrian-bridge.html

I don't disagree unfortunately I don't think we will ever see the end to the barriers until someone coughs up the money for the bollards... and even then I don't know if that will happen. I wish everyone could get together and contribute? Dan Gilbert+Key Bank+Huntington Bank+K&D...??? Everyone on the square.

Before we worry about the blank wall how about finding the money for the bollards and getting rid of those godforsaken jersey barriers and flower pots?!?!

Saw this on Twitter. The people!!! THE STREETLIGHTS!!! Can we get both of those things back???

Those collectively make up the John Hartness Brown Building. It’s currently being restored and will be apartments with ground floor retail. An AC Marriott Hotel has been shown in renderings but never truly announced. At one time this was to be a Le Meridien hotel but that fell through due to the legal issues of the former owner.

How reliable is the first source ? ?

Very interesting. Does the timing on any of this line up for the next big SW meeting? I thought you said that takes place in January but I may be mistaken.

KJP you’ve been on a roll lately with lots of subtle hints about so many projects. Don’t tease us!!! ?

I actually like the style of the new buildings. It’s something different compared to the rest of the development. His comments about condos are interesting... does he mean that’s coming in a later phase ?

Look how long it took Schofield to happen... heck look how long it look John Hartness Brown to happen!!! And these are existing buildings. On the flip side, the Beacon reappeared and began quickly compared to these, but talk on a tower there went back years. Nucleus is infinitely more complex. As has been said so many times these things take a lonnnggg time from announcement to completion. Often there are years of silence in between. Only time will tell!

Sometimes rumors are true! Shake Shack lines up downtown Cleveland location at Garfield Building "Shake Shack, the fast-casual burger joint with a cult following, has lined up a space on Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland for a restaurant that could open by mid-2019. City building-permit records show that Shake Shack will occupy a prominent corner at the Garfield Building, at East Sixth and Euclid." https://www.cleveland.com/business/2018/12/shake-shack-lines-up-downtown-cleveland-location-at-garfield-building.html

What a coincidence, I will also be in London that month. Any tips for a first time visitor would be great!

https://www.crainscleveland.com/stan-bullard-blog/centric-adds-university-circle-residential-options Per this article, Centric is about 30% leased. I am actually surprised it is so low, because there really is not a lot of options in Little Italy or nearby? Hopefully things will pick up in Spring.

Ugh I do not like this. Those old buildings down there are so unique... speaking of which, how old is this building?

Wow, that was unexpected. Hope it progresses, but I’m hopeful since they already have some active projects. Wonder how tall of a building they are thinking?

The cheapest rents for the smallest one bedroom units (about 900 sf) at the Halle are $1298. The Standard for one, I know starts at more than that for a much smaller unit.

That city hall design is fascinating... and beautiful... but I tend to agree, id rather have a cool rendering than the pain of knowing it was built and torn down ?

I really love this building and yet it so often feels overlooked! One of our only Art Deco skyscrapers downtown. I think this will be quite successful if it goes as planned... if nothing more to give Tribe-goers one more option right next to the field (Hilton Garden Inn being the only other). I so hope they can give the outside a good scrub and light it up!

The new lighting on the Statler Arms, I believe they will eventually add some to the upper white part of the building as well.

zbaris87 how bout those plans?? ?

Work seems to be in full swing!

I think before they said once the summer season wrapped up they would begin on Phase 3. So- now?

Yea let me tell you I used to think the off site rental at CLE was awful but now that I travel regularly for work- its fine. Some of the facilities feel like you are going to another state to get to... (DALLAS!)

FINALLY! Never understood why the monument wasn't lit up... now if they can maintain it... and get rid of the godforsaken Jersey barriers. Baby steps ?? ? "Plans to spruce up Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument underway ahead of 125th anniversary ...The board is exploring the idea of brightening up the monument by installing LEDs around its spire, lighting the statues that adorn the exterior, and placing lights inside the monument so its stained glass windows can be seen throughout the night, Prasse said." https://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/2018/10/plans-to-spruce-up-soldiers-and-sailors-monument-underway-ahead-of-125th-anniversary.html