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California is full of NIMBYs. If it wasn't there would be multi-story residential buildings all down the coast like Florida.

That's disappointing. Sounds like totally incompetent government.

Forest City Brewing makes this list of best beer gardens. 15 Of The Absolute Best Beer Gardens In The US

These NIMBYS are really something. Townhomes look like a good addition and match what's right down the street east of Fairmount.

Mobley needs to be the first option on offense, or at least a 1b, if they want to win a championship with this group. Mitchell is great but is too much of a shot chucker. Allen may have to go, but not sure who realistically takes his place.

^ You can see that and more by date on this site: Cleveland Historic GIS Map

Good article. Are there any financial policy incentives for TOD? Other than the indirect incentive of not requiring as much parking? While I agree with the policy, I'm skeptical that parking reductions are much of a motivating factor for developers in the Cleveland market (or most US markets for that matter). I can see it being a thing with hotels, but folks who are paying high (for Cleveland) rents are going to want off-street parking and the developers know this. I do appreciate the density and form-factor requirements to qualify. There should be so much more emphasis on TOD since Cleveland has, you know, an actual rail system.

Very true. There are only a limited amount of neighborhoods in Cleveland that will actually attract substantive investment, and they'll need to be saturated before other areas will take off (and they're a long ways from being saturated). So these incentives are needed where there's actual potential.

^ Looks cool, but I doubt that will get built any time soon.

I get all of that, and understand how BRT is supposed to work, but I just don't agree with the RTA's vision here. Particularly with what I've seen with the Euclid Health line which has resulted in "bus creep" of it operating more like a normal bus line and also cars clogging up designated lanes. I also have serious doubts that you just can easily convert BTR to rail by laying down some tracks. Given tangible evidence of recent streetcar project success in peer cities I'd hope the RTA would take notice and maybe look into it (considering long term maintenance, lifespan, economic development, etc.). I just think BRT is conceding to low expectations and I'd rather see that money go elsewhere; i.e., do it right the first time. And while we're talking about street improvements, how about the abomination that is Chester Avenue. If any street needs to be retrofitted with bus, bike, or walking lanes it's Chester (I know it doesn't have a bus route but it surely could accommodate).

I like Hunter a lot but I think Jacksonville made them an offer they couldn't refuse. Browns could have two top 10 picks (top 5?) in the draft next year, and I think Graham will be a solid player and fit in nicely next to Garret. As for Gabriel, it seems like he was their QB target all along from what I've been reading. If they would have taken Sanders in the 3rd and Gabriel in the 5th nobody in the media would be complaining. They do need to address the OL still.

This building is just a poorly executed project on many fronts, and in 20 years it's likely going to be considered an eyesore IMO. I'm also sick of the sidewalk obstructions on Euclid.

Ohio City needs infill, density, and better suited land uses on commercial corridors more than anything. Frankly, its still got a fair amount of rough looking buildings and empty lots compared to 1st tier neighborhoods in other cities. Accomplish this and you'll get more support for improving public spaces and transit infrastructure. As for BTR, I'm just not a fan except for very specific use cases (Clifton would be a good place for it IMO). Like Whipjacka, I don't think it accomplishes much in an area where traffic flows pretty quickly. I'm all for road diets and street improvements but based on the Euclid Ave Health Line I'm not impressed. There should be vision to convert that into a streetcar and extend it across the river to W. 25th. Heck, we already have a bridge for it. Like someone else mentioned, if KC can pull off a streetcar than so should Cleveland.

Looks good to me. I like the mix of apartments and for-sale townhomes. Seems like this developer "gets it" and hopefully this project is a success.

Great draft overall but I could do without the Sanders drama. Maybe a bargain in the 5th round but obviously not the prospect the media thinks or he would have went much earlier. Seems like another Jimmy pick to me.

These buildings are fine and in line with similar urban infill you see all over the country. I do agree they should have added a couple of small corner retail spaces and some street cuts for parallel street parking.

Not trying to get into a political discussion, but the exact opposite of what you're saying is happening. I doubt many people are moving for political reasons. They're moving where they can get the best job/house/neighborhood/weather for their needs. https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/net-domestic-migration-which-states-are-gaining-and-losing-americans Link to map: Net domestic migration: Which states are gaining—and losing—Americans

^ I've owned in condo buildings before but not in Cleveland. In my case it was Chicago, but I imagine the same things to be aware of hold true. I'd make sure your realtor is getting this info and has experience with such properties. Some things I'd want to see are the HOA rules, a copy of the HOA meeting minutes from the last year, a history of building financials/reserves going back several years, if any large projects or assessments are planned, if there are any rental restrictions or caps on the units, and what the association fee covers (common insurance, maintenance, utilities, etc.).

This is not good.

Anyone know if there is any movement on this lakefront trail in the Gold Coast area? Asking here because the lakefront development thread is locked. https://www.countyplanning.us/projects/cuyahoga-county-lakefront-public-access-plan/focus-areas-implementation/highland-bluffs/

I wonder if the city would vacate or pedestrianize Merwin Ave for this?

Does not sound too good. I rode the 'L' pretty much daily for years and can attest that it's not what it used to be. Like the article says, service was much better in the mid-2010's. I noticed it getting a bit worse around 2016 when the Blue Line was getting overloaded by new riders from the rapidly gentrifying near NW side, but it really started to take a downturn during the post-pandemic years (the article seems to validate my observations). Still better than most in the US, but many more issues with schedule and vagrancy these days. Leadership better get things back on track because Chicago is too congested and sprawling not to have high-functioning transit. Link: The L in Crisis With ridership lagging and a fiscal reckoning looming, the L is in trouble. Here’s why our train is worth saving. At the peak in 2015, nearly 768,000 people boarded the L on an average weekday, according to the CTA. Last year, that number was just 389,000 — a drop of almost 50 percent in less than a decade. Whereas the L was once a societal leveler, the means by which Chicagoans of all types went to their job or school or party, frustration with its unreliable service and fears about safety are leading those who can to abandon it. If the city and state do not find a fix, we’ll be on the path to transit dystopia. The CTA, along with Metra and Pace, will have to cut staffing. It may also mean a reduction of routes across the region and the end of 24/7 service for the CTA’s bus and rail networks. If you think wait times on the L are bad now, they will get way worse: The RTA has said trains could run 10 to 25 percent less frequently and that more than 50 stations could be closed or see significantly reduced service. This would push even more riders away, which spells a downward spiral for the L.

First time I was in Austin was early 2010s. The Rainey Street houses had been turned into bars and it was a chill alternative to 6th Street. I went back a few years ago and the house bars were being replaced rapidly as that clip shows. Still a good amount there, but the vibe is more like an extension of 6th Street than the old Rainey Street.

The best case for that Malls would be to put emphasis on activating them for events. As it stands there's not enough people living downtown to keep them busy with people hanging out or walking their dogs. And the fact that they're surrounded by mostly civic and office uses, and not dense residential buildings, doesn't help any and isn't changing any time soon.