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That's not exactly a bold prediction...

General law doesn't mean "without charter" just to be clear

1. Yes, they have no charter. They're one of only 3 cities in the state without one. 2. Consolidation is unattainable because of the cronyism of Parma politics, the lack of a charter is just a manifestation of that. The charter has never been instituted because it would inevitably lead to a reduction of some hours / positions within the city government - and that will never happen. The cronyism is the same reason Parma now has 3 high schools, none of which are rigorous academically or athletically - because the power brokers in the city won't allow it because they've gotten so many family members jobs teaching and coaching. I grew up around it and, to be fair, my family was a small part of it. While we've benefited from it at times, it does not change the fact that what's best for Parma diverges from what's best for its current leadership. 3. It wouldn't be bad. But if that continues, and say Valley View, Brook Park, and Garfield Heights jump on board, the path to county regionalization just got harder - in my opinion - as two cities of 250,000+ will be attempting to influence the process. I'm pro-regionalization, but I think it has to start with Cleveland and work its way outwards

...especially on the major corridors north of Snow Rd. State could be something special all the way to Grantwood. Ridge to Parma Circle. City planners have zero vision. Nothing says this more than the Parma Theater debacle that let to another suburban looking CVS. Also City Hall was built next to Parmatown and the pols will always see it as the city "center". It would make so much sense to just consolidate Parma, Parma Heights and Seven Hills from a logistical and geographical standpoint. Meh, I can go on... I disagree with consolidation, but agree with you on all other counts. Parma's crony politics has led to the 7th largest city in the state functioning without a f***ing city charter. It's beyond frustrating. Consolidation is unattainable due to Parma. Additionally, consolidation would effectively make the new city = 135,000 inhabitants Nonetheless, there are strips of State and Ridge that have INCREDIBLE bones. There is a walkable streetscape and affordable housing, less than a 5 minute drive from 480 and within 3 miles of a major hospital. The lack of vision is nauseating.

Yeah, KJP[/member] commercial is definitely better and the remediation requirements won't be quite as tough. Nonetheless, I'm not sure if that will hold true if they're bottling beverages for human consumption on that site.

Parma has so much potential.

Did Doug buy it?

^Pretty cool pic

Can anyone tell me why these two spots have remained vacant in the midst of massive development in the area? It has always confused me. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4855419,-81.7044914,3a,75y,212.33h,92.29t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSCMUS5SErrt1nwQh3YbL8w!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DSCMUS5SErrt1nwQh3YbL8w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D140.87703%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656

I'm curious at to how they will do the lobby? What floor and where

^Thanks!

^^ I don't yet have a mortgage, but my fiance is a homeowner, hence my rush. And I could write a check write now and pay down 5% of it :'( :'( :'( :'(

Lol! I had a full-ride my first year, but needed a 3.3 to maintain it. I got a 3.18 :( So, I guess I'm still more fortunate than most It is that damn b- curve. Where did you go to law school? That part sucks. I know I struggled paying my loans until I quit practicing law. Funny how that worked out. Cleveland-Marshall

Lol! I had a full-ride my first year, but needed a 3.3 to maintain it. I got a 3.18 :( So, I guess I'm still more fortunate than most

I'm supposed to be paying until I'm 52. But, paying at the rate I am, I should be done in 3-4 years, God willing.

I did, 5 months ago. I have a 3.9%

Where precisely are we talking about

Thanks a lot you guys. Some great ideas.

Hey guys, Like everything else in my life, I’m turning to UO for guidance... I’m having my bachelor party sometime in November. Anyone have any cheap direct flights out of Cleveland? Ideally, we’d love to make it a golf trip or Center around golfing. I know Cleveland to Boston is usually very cheap, but I’m somewhat ignorant to other deals. I just don’t want to stretch my groomsmen too thin on the budget. Thanks!

^Conjecture feeds us

It's only going to get worse, unfortunately. People my age can't buy a decent starter home for $100k anymore. The price of a lot of the assets we need to own has increased dramatically, but the median salary hasn't - adjusted with inflation.

I owe $750/month on my student loans. I pay $1,100-1,500 every month. Damn millenials

Fiance and I were en route to a meeting about having this place as our wedding venue when we got a "we're not doing events anymore" call

I guess you could say people are really ... dying ... to develop that parcel

Unpopular take: It's the mix of Conservatives and Liberals in the Pittsburgh city government that allows the city to do well.