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It was alluded to in an earlier post, but it bears repeating that the W29th Open Street is a very temporary pilot -- 2 weeks, from August 24 - Sept 8th. I agree that the space could be better activated & programmed, but the short timeline creates obvious limitations re: filling this space with hardy furniture, planters, decorative barriers, etc... Of course, 2 weeks is also no where near an adequate length of time to get a real feel for the space (and unfortunate timing with the 85+ degree weather). I went to one of the early community meetings and expressed that the pilot period should be tacked onto the City Stages closures, but alas. Pic of the signage attached. Here's the W29th Open Streets Instagram link and here's the Feedback form the QR code directs to.

The two fields along Chatham between W 28th & W 32nd are open to the public, but the field / track at Lorain & W 28th is not open to the public as far as I know.

In the fall season they have 'head races' which are typically ~3 miles and raced like a time trial -- they do end up being winding courses given the nature of urban rivers (Head of the Charles in Boston & the Head of the Schuylkill in Philly are two of the most popular) and the Head of the Cuyahoga is especially meandering. The finish line in recent years has been right at Irishtown Bend, and I'm sure the race organizers would keep that the case (or maybe even figure out ways to adjust the racecourse to incorporate more of the park into the spectator area).

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Sounds like a great idea! The link to the map isn't working for me, though (and I cleared my cookies, as Google suggested)

There are currently glass storefront windows going up for future retail spaces (I took this photo today). Looks like there could be space for maybe 2 or 3 businesses? I haven't heard about any confirmed tenants. It's looking so much better than that stucco wall -- and as a bonus, check out that cool sunburst window above the door that was uncovered ?

Speaking of which, does anyone know what the deal is with that shipping container attached to Lutheran Hospital at the dead-end of W. 28th? It's almost completely blocking off the street and sidewalk for pedestrians, and with the construction fences currently up for the Heyse building renovation there's really no way to walk down that portion of 28th. It looks like it may be some kind of temporary boiler room (?) but it has now been there for a worrisome amount of time...

the water tower is actually very well protected with fences (I believe active water towers also have special protections by way of U.S. Homeland security) so I doubt graffiti will be much of an issue

For those who are within the bounds of the Franklin Clinton block club -- the Casto project at the corner of 28th & Franklin is being brought to a vote next Thursday, June 28th at 7:00pm (held at St. John's Parish Hall -- 2600 Church Ave.). I'm planning on being there in support of the project, and I hope some of you are able to join as well! The developers have made significant changes to the height, size, and design of the project throughout the community input and design review process, and I've attached a few images from the updated renderings that capture the highlights

You could try emailing the Franklin Clinton Block Club email address ([email protected]) with a letter of support, which they should recognize and either add to the meeting materials and/or post electronically.

as a follow-up to all of the discussion about the Church & State project, there's County Council meeting today at 3pm with an opportunity for public comment. The $2m loan resolution & discussion is on the agenda, so I'm going to make an effort to be there at the start of the meeting to voice my support as a resident who lives very close to the project. I know many on this thread have been supportive with their emails, so this would be another great opportunity to speak up. address & agenda: http://council.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/20180326edp.aspx

I was wondering if Cleveland.com would include a photo of the iconic Escalade parked on the sidewalk in their slideshow... it barely snuck in there

Based on this page about the Heyse Building (Mark Fremont Architects), it looks like the building is a little over 24,000 square feet total. I'm not sure if the posted plans on that site are still accurate (or if this architect is, in fact, working on the project), but it does outline 31 units. http://www.fremontassoc.com/the-heyse-building/mv3n5xp5uwre1w8o2j5zywte6ntzg1

does anyone know the scope of work being done at Lutheran hospital right now? There's a bunch of guys / machinery pulling up the sidewalk at the 28th / Franklin intersection. Those sidewalks were not in particularly bad shape but it would be great if that entrance and goofy roundabout was somehow reconfigured to be more pedestrian friendly...

I haven't heard anything about any development happening on that 25th & Church parking lot (at least not in the near future). It was recently re-paved within the last couple months and the existing / future developers in the area are pretty happy with the new(ish) David Shillinglaw mural on the south-facing side of the 1468 building