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For a better view of the construction area from earlier this month, via OSU Office of Administration and Planning:

WOSU Building on 14th (2-26-20): Looking north from 14th in front of the WOSU building to "Building A" WOSU rendering (looking north from across 14th):

"Building A" is rising quickly (2-26-20): "Building A" rendering (looking north from 15th, in front of the future hotel):

Sunny Friday at Mad River

Columbus council OKs initial $13 million for new Crew stadium, Mapfre project Bill Bush - Mon. Feb 24, 2020 Link: https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200224/columbus-council-oks-initial-13-million-for-new-crew-stadium-mapfre-project "The payment is the first of three annual cash installments totaling $38 million that the city originally announced it would contribute to the project under its initial pledge to provide $50 million. The city also will donate an additional $12 million in city-funded infrastructure improvements to the Confluence Village stadium site west of the Arena District."

Last Dispatch printed in Columbus rolls off presses Mark Ferenchik - Mon. Feb 24, 2020 Link: https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200224/last-dispatch-printed-in-columbus-rolls-off-presses

Avon council will vote on tax incentive for Bendix to move to city from Elyria Linda Gandee - Wed. Feb. 19, 2020 Link: https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/02/avon-council-will-vote-on-tax-incentive-for-bendix-to-move-to-city-from-elyria.html "Bendix’s current employee count stands at approximately 550 people. Jensen said they are talking about growing to about 700 employees within three to four years after moving to Avon." Ten-Mile Move, $25 Million in Tax Breaks: A Cleveland Story Alex Ebert - Mon. Feb. 24, 2020 Link: https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/ten-mile-move-25-million-in-tax-breaks-a-cleveland-story?fbclid=IwAR3xZM67IHNO6gOyfptob2CLNYIsLyvxzltQIX7XYzeGBXKqyT1k43p6REo "The Avon City Council is set to give the company a 14-year 90% real estate tax break, and a cash incentive equal to 0.25% of the firm’s in-city payroll for seven years. Meanwhile, the City of Elyria stands to lose nearly $1.6 million annually, 4.76% of its total income tax revenue. The mayor of Elyria, Frank Whitfield, declined to comment beyond social media posts he’s made indicating that he was proud of his community for its attempts to keep the company."

Bendix is officially leaving Elyria for Avon. This is a good take on an all-too familiar story to us, via BloombergTax Ten-Mile Move, $25 Million in Tax Breaks: A Cleveland Story Alex Ebert - Mon. Feb. 24, 2020 Link: https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/ten-mile-move-25-million-in-tax-breaks-a-cleveland-story?fbclid=IwAR3xZM67IHNO6gOyfptob2CLNYIsLyvxzltQIX7XYzeGBXKqyT1k43p6REo "On Monday, the City Council of neighboring Avon will vote to approve more than $25 million in estimated tax incentives, the latest step in Bendix’s plan to move roughly 10 miles to a new home. ... The Bendix move highlights the tensions that result from conflicts between regional and local tax-incentive strategies, Evan Mast, economist with the UpJohn Institute said in a phone interview. 'From the Cleveland region’s perspective it doesn’t make much sense,' Mast said, because the incentives are offered to let a factory 'shuffle around in Greater Cleveland.' "

Is Cleveland-owned property along the Shoreway a good site for an outlet mall? Some members of City Council are wary Robert Higgs - Mon. Feb. 24, 2020 https://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/2020/02/is-cleveland-owned-property-along-the-shoreway-a-good-site-for-an-outlet-mall-some-members-of-city-council-are-wary.html

Mount Carmel demolition from Tommy's parking lot

The original plans from 2 years ago: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2018/01252018/index.php

Revised plans for Harbor 44 at the South East corner of Lorain and W 44th, via the Feb. 27th Landmarks Commission Agenda: Case 16-061: Lorain Avenue Historic District (Demo Approved 1/25/18; Tabled 1/25/18) L44 (Harbor 44) 4315-29 Lorain Avenue New Mixed-Use Construction Ward 3: McCormack Project Representatives: Tommy Hasson, Developer; Davison Smith Certo Architects

Wasn't sure is this was seen before, but on the southern end of the project along W25th, there appears to be a bit of a reworking of Gehring. Its intersection with W25th is further down into the Office Tower / Phase 2 area, forming a triangle of new space that will (according to the plans from the upcoming Landmarks meeting) include 9 surface lots and a dog park. Former: Feb. 27th Landmarks Agenda:

via the Feb. 27th Landmarks Commission Agenda http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2020/02272020/index.php

For some more information of the ongoing renovations, there is this interview on Ideastream from earlier this year: Karamu's Second Act With CEO Tony Sias Dennis Knowles - Jan. 20, 2020 Link: https://www.ideastream.org/news/karamus-second-act-with-ceo-tony-sias "It wasn't long ago that the final curtain almost came down on Karamu House, the nation's oldest black theater, due to mounting debt, aging infrastructure and administrative challenges. Now entering 2020, the organization appears to be on more solid ground, thanks in part to a new strategic plan, increased community support and leadership."

Phase 3 of the Karamu House renovations, via the Feb. 27th Landmarks Commission Agenda http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2020/02272020/index.php

Destination Cleveland outlines vision for 2020 at annual meeting WKYC Staff - Mon. 2-24-2020 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/destination-cleveland-outlines-vision-for-2020-at-annual-meeting/95-edb6909c-9a7a-4470-95df-def466088990 There are some interesting stats in the article and video of the Live-streamed event via WKYC:

Nice recap video from Destination Cleveland for their Annual Meeting. Always good to remember what progress has been made since the recession. From below 13 million, to their goal of 20 million visitors for 2020 (2 mil more than RNC/Championship/World Series 2016).

Cleveland Clinic biorepository project moving forward after 2 years of discussions Michelle Jarboe - Mon. 2/24/2020 Link: https://www.cleveland.com/business/2020/02/cleveland-clinic-biorepository-project-moving-forward-after-2-years-of-discussions.html "Two years and three sites after the Cleveland Clinic revealed its plans to add a biorepository to its main campus, developers hope to start foundation work for the $11.3 million project next month. The two-story building will house 400 freezers full of tissue samples used for research."

Lake Erie just broke February high water record -- and the lake level keeps rising Feb 10, 3:40 PM - Laura Johnston Link: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/02/lake-erie-just-broke-february-high-water-record-and-the-lake-level-keeps-rising.html "Lake Erie rose 5 inches in January. By the end of the month, lake levels were 7 inches above last January’s. And by Monday, the lake broke the February high water record, set in 1987."

Optometry Clinic (Sat. 2-8-20) Postle Hall brickwork

New Arts District crane (Sat. 2-8-20)

New advertisement / signage at the Convention Center (Fri. 2-7-20) Hopefully a temporary pedestrian walkway is built once they're further into the construction process.

Windows in at the Crawford Hoying "tower" (Fri. 2-7-20)

1 floor to go at 3rd and High (Fri. 2-7-20)