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The Hippodrome- a few people I know wish it was still around.

Really interesting how the shadows reflect. I wonder if we’ll see anything similar in the future?

This is a very good point. I know that I personally was unaware of that possible thought process.

I don't necessarily disagree. Again, I personally enjoyed the old marquees. When I mentioned "cookie cutter", it was in reference to how many individuals come on UO to complain about how this or that new structure doesn't blend into the surroundings or how they need to make sure the city maintains this tanner and browner is better visual. Look at every single addition to the city, people complain about how something shouldn't be glass. Once people become comfortable that glass has been added to the skyline, then they complain about the type of glass the next structure has. A lot of the things people complain about on here are things other successful cities not just in the U.S. but around the world have been doing for years.

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Great question. I try to take a step back and attempt to envision what is the ultimate goal. Even though I'm not the most avid fan of the marquees, I'm not against them either. I decided to show pictures of the marquees to my children who are 26, 17 and 14. Neither of them had a cynical thing to say about them. In fact, they all thought they looked nice. My 14-year-old even enjoyed the name Mimi on the marquee. My 17-year-old is an actor and loves theater. He was actually impressed with them and felt that they stood out to him personally because of the color schemes and how they popped visually to him (to be fair, he also enjoyed the previous ones as well). When I mentioned "appeal", for all of us who enjoy theater, we'll go regardless to what the marquees look like. I don't think PHS is sitting down configuring how to appeal to middle aged and elderly audiences as much as a potentially untapped demographic. Older people are stuck in our ways. This would be a hard sell to us regardless to whatever they decided to do. I would like to believe that PHS is trying to appeal to the youth by blending the old with a newer concept. I'm sure a 10-year-old who visits the Allen Theatre today, would have fond memories of how the marquee looked while thinking back on it 20 years later. I highly doubt that children today would complain or have the perception of tackiness concerning the marquees when they are 30-40.

The same reason you glanced over words such as "may" and "might". Nothing that I said in that part was concrete in nature (which you did when you said "specifically"). That was meant as an example or possibility only. I'm not accountable for what you comprehend or miscomprehend.

So many of you really sound like the old man who says “get off my grass” (with selective reading skills). At the end of the day, EVERYTHING doesn’t need to appeal to YOU. I assure you all, as a person from out of town, the type of signage is one of the very least things I would ever pay attention to. I would only care that it is noticeable. Sometimes things that aren’t the most appeasing can be the most memorable (in a good way).

It adds color.

That’s not what I said.

I’m guessing it’s nearly impossible to please a lot of people here. Everyone please take a step back and consider that the aesthetics of the exterior may not be for your age demographic. If you’re into theater, you’d go regardless of what the signage looks like. Someone in their 20’s might be into these type of designs. Sometimes you have to appeal to the youth in order to remain relevant. I really wish everyone would stop wishing Cleveland remained cookie cutter. It has enough bland locations. You all should desire for it to find ways to add color and pizzazz in order to stand out among other cities. Keep in mind, this is coming from an individual who loved to original signage.

I love how a lot of you are willing to stand on dumpsters, hide in sewers and even drive to Akron in order to get different picture angles. You all are the real MVPS.

I love how a lot of you are willing to stand on dumpsters, hide in sewers and even drive to Akron in order to get different picture angles. You all are the real MVPS.

All good news. Extension dates can truly force action. My guess is potential tenants are in favor of Gilbert’s track record.

As long as the burgers are Fahrenheit 380 😉

Garfield Heights was already mentioned by Cleveland.com last week. As I stated earlier, downtown is a more realistic location. The only benefit that I could foresee is for the individuals who work there that live within close proximity. Which I don't believe is a large amount.

Wouldn't it change the development plans already proposed? I'm guessing that this would have to go through multiple facets of approval?

I personally believe that the JC needs to be situated Downtown. It's the most logical and centralized location for the county. It's more viable than any location outside of Downtown considering transportation and convenience options. Since the Transport Rd. location seems to be no longer an option, I wonder what the final conclusion will be.

When are they going to start leasing one of those apartments in the sky? I'm trying to get on the waiting list.

Second pictures view is and will be so vibrant once the building is completed.

When I lived in Hawaii a couple decades ago, a friend of mine who was from New York compared the beaches in the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. He then told me that I'm not used to seeing beaches in Cleveland. 😒

The price point for the apartments at 55PS are very competitive in comparison to other markets. If I still lived here, I'd definitely consider locating there.

Figured I’d take you all down memory lane. It’s been twenty years since I took these photos…

Hopefully it comes to fruition. It will be nice for the next couple generations to enjoy.

The fun is about to begin. 😉