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Okay, some more nitpicking...from the article: The new location in Cleveland offers high visibility: At 22 stories, the Superior Building is among the city’s tallest and stands at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East Ninth Street in the central business district. Wikipedia lists the Superior building as the 30th tallest in Cleveland...

Answering my own question. https://patch.com/ohio/lakewood-oh/view-ward-2-issue-6 According to the author of the article (Shachner, Ward 2 Councilman), the Board was pleased overall with the modifications Solove made to the Barry Buick project design over the past few months. Solove will make some further revisions and return to the March meeting for approval. Sounds like some of the nearby residents expressed concerns on traffic (I assume it's this group of NIMBYs: http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2019/04/03/orchard-grove-residents-resist-new-developments), but it doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Side note, the Observer opinion piece is hilarious IMO. This guy is concerned, among other things, about what "kind of people" will be living in the apartments, and what sort of threat they could pose to his children and pets. It's Lakewood man, sheesh...

Further update on Wagar Park construction - contractor selected and work still on track to start next month. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/02/lakewoods-wagar-park-revitalization-project-set-to-begin-next-month.html

Any news from the meeting?

I agree, the design is appealing and as a nearby resident I am thrilled to see something happen with this somewhat barren stretch of Detroit. I would prefer no parking lots fronting Detroit Ave, but ultimately would be totally content if this were approved as-is. I am a little disappointed in the apparent lack of retail space (this is still being called mixed-use), but I understand the market drives this decision and there are definitely some vacant retail spaces nearby.

The Solove Barry Buick project is being presented at the BBS/ABR meeting this Thursday. At one point, I know there was opposition about the amount of parking available and some other typical NIMBY nonsense. Hoping this plan will quell their fears about the lack of parking at least. A lot more surface parking than I expected. Images taken from the meeting agenda: http://www.onelakewood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BBSARBAgenda_021320.pdf.

^ Lakewood raked itself. Good thing we pay so much in taxes.

^^^ Wagar Park construction work out for bid today, construction to begin in March. https://patch.com/ohio/lakewood-oh/wagar-park-renovation-begins-search-contractor

^^ Is it just me, or does that elevator core look a little like the Leaning Tower of Pisa? ?

Submit a "revised proposal that would involve fewer units, or possibly a small number of single family homes"...aka less revenue-generating opportunity and no longer financially viable for the developer. Way to go blockies. Probably not a discussion for this thread, but from an outside perspective I've never understood why or how these "block clubs" are able to have any say in matters like this. I always thought they were for planning block parties.

For those who live in and around the "Hilliard Triangle" neighborhood, I have a small update on Wagar Park. I exchanged a few emails with Michelle Nochta (City Planner), who said she expects to have the project under contract by January, with construction starting soon after. She didn't provide a specific construction timeline, but did say that the work would not be completed by summer 2020. I appreciated her timely and thoughtful responses even when dealing with a grumpy taxpayer (me). https://www.cleveland.com/community/2019/07/lakewood-plans-1-million-wagar-park-renovation-seeks-local-artist-for-social-seating-area.html ^This was the last update on the park, not sure if it was previously posted upthread. This is at least the fifth iteration of a timeline I have heard, and the park is a dump, so I'm glad that things are (hopefully) moving forward.

My CPA sense is tingling.

This decision will be made by the Board. There is no way that where the current CEO resides will have any impact on where the Board believes the next HQ site will be. They are likely considering Brecksville because they are making a strong offer - hopefully downtown Cleveland's is stronger.

Quote from the article: “The city is two decades younger than Cleveland on average...” Haha...what? I seriously doubt there is any large city in the entire country that's on average 20 years older than another large city. Or the world, for that matter.

A few times in this article there is reference to Columbus hitting $1B in apartment sales. Stupid question, but what is meant by "apartment sales"? Does this mean the total value of for-sale units sold annually? Or $1B in rent revenue from rented apartments? I assume this is referring to the city as a whole, not just downtown.

My thought exactly. And pardon my lack of knowledge/awareness, but didn't this building win a $25 million credit a few years ago under whatever historical tax credit program was in place at the time? Did that expire?

The talk of a potential supertall on the Jacobs property or mid-rise campus development on the WHD parking lots is awesome, but honestly I just hope the city doesn't screw this up and is able to keep SHW downtown. I'm sure whatever development will follow will be impactful to the skyline and neighborhood.

The same writer authored an article just a few weeks earlier with the strikingly similar headline 'Cleveland's Proposed $12 Million "Investment" in nuCLEus Looks Like a Plain Old Corporate Handout.' Oh boy.

https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/05/08/first-look-lindeys-lake-house-in-lakewood-opening-may-13 Lindey's, in the former Jammy Buggars spot on the corner of Detroit and Westwood Ave., opening on May 13.

^^^Thanks, but my question was specifically around the "dome" that appears to occupy that site for most of the year. Perhaps others don't agree that it needs a facelift and an updated lighting scheme on the interior.

A few weeks back, I went to a Cleveland State lacrosse game (which they won...and side note, it's extremely impressive how well the team has done considering it was only their third season of Division 1 play). Of course, this game was played inside the Krenzler Dome. I have never been inside this facility, and I was pretty underwhelmed by the general appearance, seating, and especially the lighting. I even heard that the conference banned softball games inside the dome. With that said, does the school have any plans to renovate or replace this facility? I have been to other temporary domed fieldhouses that are much nicer and well-lit. It's definitely not a great look for a quality D1 program to be playing all their home games there.

Haha okay, fair enough. But you get my point. Cleveland is replete with examples of getting the least utility (i.e. parking) out of areas with the highest visibility and value.

A waterfront parking lot...only in Cleveland ?

^^^That's a great tenant for that spot. I'm just happy it didn't become another drugstore or mini mart.

It doesn't, hence I am assuming. Glass half empty over here.