jjames0408

^^What does the old flats have to do with bringing more residents downtown? I don't understand. I live right by WHD and do most of my day-to-day things there. The parking lots need to be developed...that's the discussion here. On a side note...it's Nauti Mermaid not naughty.

It was idle chit chat but from residents of 668.

Wasn't it already announced that it would be a brewery/brew pub style restaurant??

Oh lord...is this fight still going on?? I just moved here a couple years ago, so I don't really understand the east/west thing. As far as I'm concerned the west side starts at Rocky River and the east side starts at Beachwood...everything else is Central or south of the city. I can't see any difference from someone in Cleveland Heights versus someone in Lakewood or downtown.

The space is way too large for a coffee shop and they closed down frequently for religious events, so of course it didn't work out. That's not necessarily a lack of demand...just not the correct use.

The skate park will be built on the empty land immediately between Hart Crane Park and Rivergate Park. The Rowing Association is just adding a building to Rivergate Park.

It is at least as big as the Steelyard store. I went to yoga there with E4th Yoga and there were at least 30 people weekly with their yoga mats spread out. I think it will be easy to fit the typical 80 people in their.

I'm sure they were only steps away from a trash can also...our society is awesome.

Mitchell's is not open. They were giving out ice cream for the event. They aren't opening until November or December.

The new boardwalk across the river (West Bank) is now completed so it will compliment the East banks boardwalk:) Now there just needs to be a pedestrian bridge :)

General Electric is donating lighting to Public Square... http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/09/general_electric_donates_energ.html

Also, General Electric is donating lighting... http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2012/09/general_electric_donates_energ.html

Haha...you are out of control MTS.

Saw that as well...anyone else see a new fence at the possible Chester Commons conversion along the E12th side?

Haha...I was growing in my mothers womb then.

^Right...and we already have a group of buildings built right on the river...Because of this the boardwalk cannot continue.

Is it just me or does this look exactly like all of the other sh!t shopping centers with a couple more tiny trees and shrubs put in??? This will be replaced again in 10 years.

There are now Charter schools in the city that are running on par with Solon schools (a southeast Cleveland suburb that has one of the top school systems in the state). The Cleveland Metro School District finally has a plan in place to better itself. Personally, the only further out suburbs I would consider (and that would only be if I got an amazing deal) would be Rocky River or Shaker Heights. The homes have character, there is basic shopping nearby and it is about 15 minutes from downtown/University Circle. Lakewood and Cleveland Heights would be more ideal as they have the same characteristics but are closer to the things that I frequent. Back to Cleveland...Detroit Shoreway and Ohio City are my personal favorites. The quality of home is ideal for me, they are into more sustainable living (biking, urban farming, local shopping) and they have access to great schools (both private and public). The Shaker Square area is also nice, but is more difficult to get anywhere else. Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn are two neighborhoods just south of Ohio City and downtown that are extremely popular with families. They are very stable areas with great schools and a wonderful neighborhood feel. I do not want my children to be stuck in a cul-de-sac or in a 99.9% white school. I've seen far too many kids who grow up this way and have a hard time functioning in society because they have never been exposed to the realities of life. I would suggest a book to you called "new to CLEVELAND-- A Guide to (Re)Discovering the City." It is a wonderful book written by a local man which breaks down the Cleveland neighborhoods and even gives great tips for walking tours for when you come to visit.

My best friend lives in Parma with her family and loves it. The schools are good, taxes are pretty low and houses are cheap, and there are a lot of families (all secondhand information of course).

I was at a couchsurfing event this weekend and two of the couples there had chickens and were looking to possibly start a chicken share. I found that very interesting. They live in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood near Gordon Square. It is exciting how "normal" urban farming is becoming around here.

I wonder if they will do the XYZ Lounge...since we already have one in Gordon Square minus the lounge...I can see that getting a little confusing.

I'm not losing any sleep but it's bad haha.

I've been to Brgr 9 many times. It depends on when you go. Wednesday's are wildly popular (half price burgers). Their burgers are pretty darn good...if you've been to Heck's you know what they taste like.

And speaking of education in Cleveland: http://freshwatercleveland.com/features/schoolreform091312.aspx