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Cleveland Indians seek new lighting and temperature-control system for Progressive Field $1.6 million to replace original heating/cooling regulating system Previously approved escalators ($4.2 million) to be installed after season, before March 2020 Link: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/09/cleveland-indians-seek-new-lighting-and-temperature-control-system-for-progressive-field.html

Downtown Akron’s Bowery Project expected to generate $245 million in economic impact over 20 years, study finds "Among the report’s findings, every dollar invested into the $42 million project will result in $6 in economic impact. “The findings of this study verify what we have been saying from day one: the Bowery Project is a truly catalytic endeavor that will help usher in the next wave of private investment in downtown Akron,” Mayor Dan Horrigan said. “Better yet, we can expect to see substantial benefits to the community within the next five years, which is even sooner than we could have hoped.” Link: https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/09/downtown-akrons-bowery-project-expected-to-generate-245-million-in-economic-impact-over-20-years-study-finds.html

Beth Mooney is stepping down in May as chairman and CEO. https://www.wsj.com/articles/keycorp-ceo-beth-mooney-to-retire-in-may-11568928449 She is to be replaced by president of banking Chris Gorman. https://www.crainscleveland.com/finance/keycorp-ceo-beth-mooney-will-retire-may-2020-be-succeeded-chris-gorman https://buffalonews.com/2019/09/20/keybanks-next-ceo-well-versed-about-buffalo/

Cuyahoga County Board of Election won’t star in ’The Minuteman’ movie after all "Filmmakers of the Liam Neeson movie “Minuteman” wanted to feature the blocky brick Cuyahoga County Board of Elections office on the big screen as a Texas-Mexico border government building, but a tie vote from the board Friday scrapped Hollywood’s plans." Link: https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2019/09/cuyahoga-county-board-of-election-wont-star-in-the-minuteman-movie-after-all.html

Airlines to reap benefits from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport’s improved bond rating "Lowering the cost of borrowing money for capital improvements (and refinancing existing debt) also lowers the tab for the airlines. Kennedy expects the airlines will begin to save about $2.6 million a year, beginning next year. ... In exchange, the airlines are expected to invest more at Hopkins with more flights and bigger planes." Link: https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2019/09/airlines-to-reap-benefits-from-cleveland-hopkins-international-airports-improved-bond-rating.html

BoxSpot business incubator in Kinsman ready for Saturday debut with open-air market At the corner of East 81st Street and Kinsman Road "BoxSpot could help small businesses grow by providing retail spaces that cost $275 to $450 a month in rent and utilities, or about 10 percent of what more typical storefronts in Cleveland could cost ... The seven businesses opening at BoxSpot were selected from 97 applicants, showing the need for affordable retail space, Tramble said." Link: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/09/boxspot-business-incubator-in-kinsman-ready-for-saturday-debut-with-open-air-market.html

I think the buffer from downtown may make it more appealing to families. You can still be downtown in a dense neighborhood, but separated from the more active areas. There won't be as much vehicle traffic (aside from game days), potentially a school, and the closest proximity to usable green-space (future playground site perhaps) in downtown. You're also really close to the Shoreway if you need more family oriented amenities/services 10 minutes away in Lakewood. There are also presumably many empty empty-nesters who have never lived in a city that would also like these qualities.

I got this trailer as an add on Youtube today and was about to skip it, but noticed the overhead shot of Columbus. Its for the movie "Dark Waters" which had previously gone by "Dry Run" when they were filming in Cincinnati earlier this year. Its about the Dupont PFOA acid lawsuit and Cincinnati lawyer Rob Bilott. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/10/magazine/the-lawyer-who-became-duponts-worst-nightmare.html Its got a pretty good cast and it supposedly aiming for award season. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/09/dark-waters-trailer-mark-ruffalo-oscar-race

These are taken while biking along the Scioto trail. You can see the Municipal Light Building, 600 and 530 W Spring. 600, 530 and the parking lot off Hocking street will make great development sites not just because of the new stadium, but if/when the area between Spring and the river is improved like the Scioto Greenway east of the railroad.

Parking garage from north 3rd

From the Crew subreddit (r/TheMassive) u/rhysapgruffydd Post:

One block south of this, Dave's Cosmic Subs is opening their first Columbus location. It'll be their 5th location outside NEOhio.

Was just about to post these, taken earlier today. In the back of the pictures you can see what I believe to be 1 of 3 tower crane bases for 15th and High.

Cleveland Hopkins will keep shuttle drop off at north end of terminal; improvements planned Link: https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/09/cleveland-hopkins-will-keep-shuttle-drop-off-at-north-end-of-terminal-improvements-planned.html " Cleveland Hopkins plans to keep the shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off location where it is now, at the north end of the terminal, and will invest $3 million to improve the site and make it more passenger-friendly."

Delays in building a new Cuyahoga County Justice Center would be costly Link: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/09/delays-in-building-a-new-cuyahoga-county-justice-center-would-be-costly.html "...construction costs are estimated to rise annually by 6 percent. With the cost of the project expected to exceed $500 million that’s at least another $30 million per year."

/\ To be fair this chain link fence along Hamilton is whats there now. That piece of gravel behind the fence was a designated for townhouses according to the old Avenue District plan. That would make a nice next phase, fitting Hamilton and East 13th well.

Cleveland Metroparks working to create Lake Erie Water Trail across Cuyahoga coast https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/08/cleveland-metroparks-working-to-create-lake-erie-water-trail-across-cuyahoga-coast.html

Beachwood Place owners propose covered walkway connecting mall to LaPlace, green space https://www.cleveland.com/community/2019/08/beachwood-place-owners-propose-covered-walkway-connecting-mall-to-laplace-green-space-more.html https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/new-plans-for-beachwood-place-mall-include-outdoor-theater-food-trucks/95-eb5fd2f9-8f08-4456-b5e6-1cfe127148f2 This investment may not seem to substantial (its a "covered" walkway and grass surrounded by a parking lot) but it is definitely a step in the right direction for Beachwood/La Place. Its a good sign that one of the last shopping malls from its era in the region is branching out with an active/outdoor gathering space reminiscent of nearby lifestyle centers (Van Aken District, Pinecrest, Legacy). A more important outcome though is a stronger link to La Place as the two shooing centers have a more impressive commercial portfolio as a single entity. This pathway/park lines up with the location of the proposed parking lot facing retail expansion first outlined in 2013 (see the grass lots adjacent to the mall in the first image). The pathway/park will hopefully be a sign of further investment into a more mixed-use Beachwood under the management of Brookfield Properties. The plans may include more retail space despite regional over-saturation as according to Crain's the mall is 99% leased, not including the two empty parking lot facing restaurant spaces between Dillard's and Sacks. Additional retail space beyond the proposed 2013 expansion could potentially surround the pathway/park and extend towards La Place, creating a more welcoming pedestrian experience. Speculatively, higher end apartments would fit well into Beachwood Place as the suburb has recently seen the completion of luxury apartment complexes "The Vue" and "The Aster." (see Belle Oaks apartment heavy mixed use development at Richmond Town Square) An entertainment venue, as suggested by posters in the Cleveland Retail Thread, would also improve the malls capability to compete with newer developments. Normally I'm not too excited for suburban lifestyle center developments in cities like Beachwood, however the prospect of bolstering a 40+ year old development and important regional asset is enticing. In Northeast Ohio, and other older metropolitan areas, we need to maintain the existing assets we have while simultaneously building stronger connections between them. In the long term, Beachwood Place will be a prime candidate for the "Retrofitting of Suburbia" that will be necessary for the nearly built out Cuyahoga County to achieve greater sustainability and potentially reverse declining population. TL;DR - Beachwood owners proposal of greenspace / covered pedestrian connection to La Place may point towards future mixed use plans for mall. Mixed uses and lifestyle center mimicry will be necessary to ensure malls long term sustainability in retail saturated region. Beachwood Architectural Board Agenda (Aug. 27): https://www.beachwoodohio.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272019-957 Beachwood Place, others look to new playbooks (Aug. 25): https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/beachwood-place-others-look-new-playbooks What's the future of Beachwood Place? (July 11): https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/what-s-the-future-of-beachwood-place/article_10e5c58e-a3d6-11e9-9e5b-078cb4e852e6.html 2013 Beachwood Expansion Proposal (June 14, 2013): https://www.cleveland.com/beachwood/2013/06/beachwood_place_expansion_plan.html Retrofitting Suburbia Book: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7wk423dc

Dental School and Optometry Clinic progress