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In Ohio, developers can only clear trees between October 1 and March 31 unrestricted. Developers working on projects with federal funding or wetlands are subject to restrictions, limiting their ability to clear trees from April 1 through September 30 (a popular time for construction). If not considered early in a project, tree clearing regulations can often delay projects or result in unanticipated costs. These restrictions exist because the Indiana Bat and the Northern Long-Eared Bat have special protection in Ohio. Tree clearing restrictions help protect maternal colonies and promote species growth. The Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat hibernate in caves in the winter, making October 1 to March 31 an ideal time to clear trees without harming the bats. Because bats roost in trees in the Spring and Summer, cutting down trees could harm their habitat and endanger survival.

Cleveland Clinic announces $1.3 billion in projects, including new Neurological Institute on its main campus in Cleveland https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/05/cleveland-clinic-announces-13-billion-in-projects-including-new-neurological-institute-on-its-main-campus-in-cleveland.html

Well, I personally have been onsite in the last year, collected samples myself, and have seen the lab analysis. It's my field of expertise and I would disagree. It wouldn't be the first time costs escalated because of "differing site conditions" from the due diligence. Watch the change orders or use of contingency money after they break ground... And it won't be to protect the site's end-users, it will be to protect the Cuyahoga River from the continuous toxic soup that leaches off that site.

While the site may be an ideal location, it is an environmental nightmare that I'm sure the owner would love to pass on to a sucker buyer...if that is the County, watch the site preparation costs skyrocket once they get into that ground. The historical contamination/pollutants continuously find their way into the Kingsbury Run storm culvert and make their way into the Cuyahoga River. Ohio EPA is aware and has been actively looking at this site recently. It will be a very expensive fix.

Based on the number of frac tanks staged on site, it looks like they are about to get into the ground and that they are expecting to encounter a lot of groundwater.

There are a lot of environmental issues with that land along Transport Road. It was once the site of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Refinery. But I'm not willing to bet against you!

Any update on a possible webcam?

When do TMUD applications become public record?

I didn't see this anywhere else in the forum. Maybe I missed it. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ontario-stone-listing-5-acre-parcel-for-development-next-to-wendy-park-bridge-whiskey-island-trail

I've heard they are being forced out of their current offices in Independence. Supposedly they are moving downtown, but I'm not sure where. They are a large firm, but spread over many offices around the country.

I've heard that Deloitte just downsized by a whole floor in Key tower.

https://www.ideastream.org/news/union-trust-building-redevelopment-would-fill-in-gaps-on-euclid-avenue

I'm hearing that this is very close. They just cleared a small hurdle.

I'm hearing SW wants to have plans before the Brecksville Planning Committee in the next month and shovels in the ground starting with underground utilities before the end of the year...one might speculate the preliminary plans for the downtown HQ could be on a similar timetable, at least in regard to to initial design plans.

Construction completed on The Lumen at Playhouse Square, adding another tower to Cleveland skyline https://www.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2020/10/construction-completed-on-the-lumen-at-playhouse-square-adding-another-tower-to-cleveland-skyline.html

The plans for the peninsula were an expansion of the brewery (essentially a second brewery). Back in February I heard that those plans were on hold and GLBC wasn't actively planning an expansion and wouldn't likely revisit that for a year...that was pre-Covid.

Planning costs for Cuyahoga County Justice Center project climb to $2 million https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/04/planning-costs-for-cuyahoga-county-justice-center-project-climb-to-2-million.html

Not sure if this site qualifies as Ohio City, but someone is actively doing their due diligence on this site (West 19th /West 20th and Carnegie/Lorain)

Proposed Sherwin-Williams agreement with Cuyahoga County includes potential help redeveloping Landmark Office Towers https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/02/proposed-sherwin-williams-agreement-with-cuyahoga-county-includes-potential-help-redeveloping-landmark-office-towers.html

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/exclusive-ohio-city-complex-to-be-called-intro/95-0405bcfa-9b63-43e3-971a-c9b417105dc9 Looks like a name change to this thread is appropriate.

Cuyahoga County asking for $14 million in financial incentives for Sherwin-Williams https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/cuyahoga-county-asking-for-14-million-in-financial-incentives-for-sherwin-williams/95-cd3240ea-b31d-4fcc-b53d-c9fabb919216

https://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/2019/10/cleveland-city-council-approves-tax-incentives-for-new-apartment-development-in-tremont-with-access-to-towpath-trail.html

I'm hearing from a very reliable source that Breckville's Valor Acres is still very much in the running for the R&D portion. Don't rule that out just yet.