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Slavic Village's (or what's left) community is trying. There's quite a few housing developments happening in and around the area although I'm not sure how far along or the interest in any of these homes. I'd love to buy one but even at that low of a price I can't justify it (nor do I have the money). http://slavicvillage.org/movein/findahome/currentprojects My friend and I had the idea of a Pan-Slavic style restaurant in hopes that it might be the anchor to draw other businesses into the Village. We even tossed the idea around that if someone like a Michael Symon could get behind the project that'd be the easiest way to help kick off a "revival" or sorts for the area. With a celebrity of his stature and all the name recognition that goes with it I think people (suburbanites) might be more apt to come eat and check out the area. Slavic Village also used to have a festival that I remember my parents used to take me when I was younger. The last time I had been there was in 1999 and remember seeing all sorts of Euro ethnicities being celebrated on Fleet. I'm really excited for the Velodrome to have been put in Slavic Village. I wonder if Ohio City Bike Co op (or other groups) would be willing to test the waters over there and perhaps make the area become a bikers mecca of sorts.

Ehh I'm not sure about a club. I've always held the thought of a trendy restaurant to be an anchor to the area and then other shops/bars/restaurants will follow suit (ideally). How did Tremont get it's start back in the mid 90's? I was to young to know/care about that area.

Oh man I'm so glad this thread was bumped! I didn't want to be the new guy bumping a really old thread and annoying all you regulars. I was in the area a few weeks ago (I went to that Byzantine church just a bit east of Slavic Village). It's really sad to see the place now. I have grandiose dreams of this place coming back to prominence in maybe the same fashion as Tremont has undergone. Like some of you above me, I will try and go up there soon and take some after shots.