archangel

I wasn't responding to your picture at all, I understand that was a mockup, and it was well done. I am responding only to placing the Paifang Gate in that particular location on Superior. I do not think it's suitable, and it would be out of proportion because of the size of the bridge. If you were to utilize only a portion of the bridge, I don't know. The street is so wide...aren't these gates usually placed in pedestrian areas? For instance, http://www.chinatownology.com/chinatown_archway_poll.html - the largest I'd go is the DC one.

IMHO, the biggest problem is still population loss, and we can't expect everyone to want to live in the area narrowly defined as 'downtown'. Realistically, you have three categories of pedestrian. Workers, Residents, and Visitors. Right now, downtown only gets busy when there are either a lot of Workers (who currently don't contribute much to streetlife) or a lot of Visitors (W. 6th/9th, E. 4th, Gateway during games, etc.). There are more residents than there used to be, but I have no idea if they are making an impact. Residents: If we really want more people in Cleveland, I think Cleveland needs to take some bold chances with its urban planning. Developments like Battery Park are very nice in that they branch off an existing growth area (Detroit-Shoreway) and revitalize a stagnant area. They are also moderately dense, at least for single family homes. But I would suggest more apartments in 4-7 story buildings with street-level retail in order to really improve population and streetlife. Visitors: I think this base is as well covered as it's going to be for the next few years. Focus on maintaining hub status for the airport and making the city safer/more accessible. Workers: I don't know if anyone is going to be able to change that many office workers enjoy eating in the office or packing their lunches. Focus on keeping businesses downtown regardless of their impact on streetlife. Don't allow a repeat of Eaton; also, replace Eaton. Tax credits for startup creative firms.

There's no reason to believe that Cleveland won't follow Chicago, unless the previous population declines have already accomplished the same sort of demographic/economic shift that is happening there. Moderate decline, definitely. Severe decline, possibly but probably not. (Speaking on a % basis, and remembering that CLE has fewer people to lose overall - I would consider 35k or more 'severe') So what's going on here? Look at the map posted about Chicago above. A sea of red across the old neighborhoods in Cook County, the street after street of postwar/60s/70s houses that haven't experienced gentrification or any sort of concerted urban renewal program (making a sweeping assumption here). At the urban core, significant growth. At the periphery of the 'Greater XXXX' Area, significant growth. And major growth across the board in newer, mostly western/southwestern cities. Old neighborhoods lose, old cities lose (with some exceptions), and new cities and new neighborhoods win. What I'd like to see is in the shift to the sunbelt and the west, is what race, age, and education of person is moving from the 'declining' cities to the 'new' cities. My guess is: White, Indeterminate, and Moderate. I predict that economic mobility and emerging industries are the catalysts that ignite an underlying preference for a nice new neighborhood (and better weather, usually). Because of continuing disparities in overall education/economic opportunity among impoverished groups, the exodus will continue to be mostly white/asian and highly educated. Meanwhile, those who choose to stay in the metro area they're already in are moving to the periphery (exurbs) to raise families or the comparatively smaller gentrified urban core if they can afford it. Perhaps the gentrification will spread out into the areas that are losing population. I drove down E. 105th this morning and saw the huge renovated houses near the VA hospital - will that sort of thing do it? I don't know - seems like a band-aid on a gaping wound. It seems to me most people want something entirely different from what most older cities offer, not withstanding the exception of downtown apartments/condos, which seem to be fairly popular across the board.

I just got one of these from a mobile camera that doesn't have a permanent sign posted. I don't recall seeing the portable sign. Can I challenge it? I want to, so very badly. I know it was challenged once before, but that's what led to the new 'portable sign' policy.

It's an okay deal. Williams and Moon weren't going to do anything big here. But I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them do significantly better with the Clippers. Weak draft or not, we just improved our lottery odds. I like that. And hey, the Clippers could tank the rest of the season.

Interesting plan. Overall, good, I think the Tyler village stuff is a bit rough but I'm not too familiar with the area specifically. The Paifang Gate - that would be the most out of proportion Paifang Gate in the world. Not a bad idea, specifically, but I think in that particular size and location, it would be a bit ridiculous - that's a BIG bridge.

I used to go to some pretty great lounge bars in other countries. The thing that made the endearing ones worth going to again and again was simple: Character and good drinks. That formula can be repeated anywhere. I would be a fanatical customer if someone opened a classy, no-nonsense place with great drinks. That can be challenging in the WD, I think. But, good luck.

Sorry, but does that termination apply to all possible permutations of the 'Lake Erie' high speed rail, with or without other Ohio cities?

Sorry, but I agree with the other posters. Your letter doesn't make the point you think it does. Johnson may well have good intentions, but his suggestion that for-sale housing is a better option is exactly what led to the widespread questioning of his motives, because it doesn't make any sense. And to be fair, it was the public that really exploded, not the PD. Their reporting on the matter was fairly bland and included Johnson's retort that he wasn't killing or stopping anything, just studying it. Not many people buy that. That's the story. Developments don't suffer only because of the developers. If you read about the CLE housing/rental markets more, you'll see that rentals are booming while Condos/Townhomes are...not.

Well, if there's a market for a Shooter's West, there should be a Shooter's West. Maybe not there, though. :)

Double shooting today on the west side, 33rd & Sackett, near Metrohealth. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/02/police_in_standoff_after_two_p.html

So, it seems to me that barring a blockbuster trade by the Cavs, the Indians are the team closest to real contention. The Browns, IMHO, will be better but have much stronger opposition. But, as with any team, there are many 'ifs'. IF Grady Sizemore is ready to play and returns to form IF at least one of our top draft picks can mature and move up to the majors IF Travis Hafner has at least some juice left in his bat IF Carlos Santana is as good as he seems IF Fausto Carmona at least approaches his previous success A Kevin Milwood-like signing would be huge for the pitching staff. Someone experienced and consistent and not Kerry Wood like expensive.

This is reality across the globe. Not doing it would put us at a disadvantage. I heartily support the program.

All this 'idiot' thing does is make him look brash and lack judgment, but it's becoming a pattern with him. Brashness is endearing in someone who is crusading for change and doing it effectively. Kasich is so early in his term that he has nothing to hang his hat on other than killing 3-C, for those who agree with that (probably a minority on this board...). I am not even clear what Kasich is planning to do about the budget, I thought he was going to cut enough that taxes would be cut as well. Looking for moral equivalence and hypocrisy in criticizing someone for an obvious miscue on the 'left' or 'right' is a waste of time. A miscue is a miscue if enough people perceive it as one, which is the horrible truth about politics. They should be avoided and failing to do so shows poor judgment AND clever politicking by the other side. This one is pretty dumb. Kasich doesn't even make a particularly good point with his little speech. It's a pro forma 'government should be a business' speech, delivered badly, and I've heard it all before. If it works, it works, and I'll re-elect him.

Johnson is a climber and will not miss out on any opportunity to expand his portfolio or force people to talk to him. Expect to see more of him as time goes on. EDIT: They stopped taking comments? Seriously? Those were some of the nicest comments about Johnson I've ever seen on C.com.

^^ I feel the same way. The only way I'd want to build there is if I got a sweetheart deal on a large amount of land, and there aren't that many developers (at this particular moment) looking for big tracts for land for any purpose. We should not rush it. I don't want Euclid to be a bunch of CMHA projects and strip malls for the sake of having something.

Good move. Rogers was good for a blocked FG/PAT or two per season, but I'm not sure that alone justified the cost. Still, when he was healthy and able/willing to practice, he was a monster. I don't fault them for going out and getting him a few years back.

CMHA isn't exactly popular and the local parishes are diminishing. I'd imagine easily accessible options for the homeless are not exactly plentiful, but I'm only guessing. I would like to see the problem solved as well, in a humane and effective way, even if it's just providing them with shelter somewhere.

Do they ever do private tours?

Will that brand translate to the Huron Road facility as well, or will that be separate?

Cleveland had slim odds before Strickland lost. If I was choosing, I wouldn't have chosen Cleveland unless there was some political factor arguing against Charlotte; Charlotte is an easy choice. Cleveland is a good choice come 2016.

I don't think the above poster meant any offense. But yes, I know plenty of 'serious companies' with less than five employees, and I'm very happy to have professionals like CCR & Mr. Jacobson taking advantage of available opportunities.

HOLY CRAP!!!! I never saw that before! Is that thing 32 stories? Wow. Anything more on who proposed that and why? And why it didn't happen?

Case Western Law might consider a new facility in the next decade but the capital campaign hasn't started yet, and they don't need it as badly as UC seems to, despite being a significantly bigger school in terms of class size.

Anyone who can avoid living on campus does. The dorms are not great, with the exception of the newer northern dorms that are very nice. It's notable that this is undergraduates - the graduate portion of Case has always been its strength, particularly in biosciences and medicine. So, this might improve its overall ranking among major universities.