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It was raining and construction is pretty much done, but here is a pic anyway:

The Neuro building on a cold night as seen from the JJ parking garage:

The Hitchcock Center for Women has been moving along. This is a (bad picture) view from MLK jr. Dr. Below is KJP's article about the project:

The Cleveland Public Library new MLK jr. branch opened on 1/25/2025 https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-/news/everyone-is-welcome-clevelands-new-mlk-jr-library-sits-at-the-heart-of-a-bigger-project

Structure fire near downtown Painesville. a 12,560 sqft structure, according to Loopnet. https://fox8.com/news/house-fire-closes-section-of-road-in-painesville/ 205 Mentor Avenue, built in 1910 as the Eber Howe house? later remodeled into 16 rental units known as Paige Place Apartments. Hopefully everyone is ok.

I want the towers to remain. There are examples of these types of structures being repurposed all over the planet. If torn down, we lose all that potential in a trade for a half acre of turf grass. As a park system, they could very cheaply cover them in green walls for a pretty unique vertical garden in their larger park setting. Has anyone pitched the idea of converting the silos into a bat habitat? It will be more beneficial to the ecosystem and mosquito populations than pretty much any alternative.

CNBC Youtube video- featuring Cleveland West side neighborhoods and Lakewood in their footage. Why Americans Can’t Find Starter Homes Nothing profound, but It was fun to see the skyline and tree canopy.

Youtube video from councilman Kris Harsh posted yesterday: Top 10 reasons moving the Browns out of Cleveland is a stupid idea The "new stadium in BP" thread is still locked, but it touches on this stadium too.

A lot happening in Willoughby Hills: Yahoo news of News Herald story from 2/26/2024: Chipotle slated for The Shoppes at Willoughby Hills New Herald 11/2/2024: https://www.news-herald.com/2024/11/02/chipotle-autozone-to-open-next-year-in-willoughby-hills/ Chardon Bishop Plaza (where the old Marc's was) The new Sheets gas station opened months ago where Baker's Square used to be The old Blockbuster Video outbuilding Fronting Chardon Rd. has been demolished with a Chipotle confirmed for the new split parcel next to Sheets The old Marc's and LaSalle Furniture locations are being remodeled for Burlington (Burlington Coat Factory), Ross Dress for Less, Five Below and Auto Zone. A quote from Mayor Chris Hallum from the News Herald: "“The AutoZone will be one of only two distribution centers in the Cleveland area,” he said. “They also intend on moving their administrative offices to this location.”" The Shoppes at Willoughby Hills next door (Where Marc's is now) The old Burger King was demolished and they are planning for a Starbucks The 4,531 SF building fronting Chardon Rd. was built as a bank and has more recently been used as a WHPD satellite police station. Insa Inc. between them sells recreational marijuana.

Forbes released their list of America's Dream Employers. https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-dream-employers/ Ohio based businesses (list of 500): #9 University Hospitals #65 Akron Children's Hospital #87 Cardinal Health #102 Cincinnati Children's Hospital #106 Cleveland Clinic #189 Designer Brands #196 Cleveland State University #206 Victoria's Secret #230 Hyland Software #244 Medical Mutual of Ohio #337 Progressive Insurance #359 Heinen's Grocery Store #408 CrossCountry Mortgage #415 Bath & Body Works #424 Ohio State University Columbus #432 American Electric Power #441 Procter & Gamble

Forbes Names University Hospitals One of America’s Dream Employers https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-dream-employers/ UH came in at #9 out of 500 Other Ohio based businesses: #65 Akron Children's Hospital #87 Cardinal Health #102 Cincinnati Children's Hospital #106 Cleveland Clinic #189 Designer Brands #196 Cleveland State University #206 Victoria's Secret #230 Hyland Software #244 Medical Mutual of Ohio #337 Progressive Insurance #359 Heinen's Grocery Store #408 CrossCountry Mortgage #415 Bath & Body Works #424 Ohio State University Columbust #432 American Electric Power #441 Procter & Gamble

dreary day, but the camera was panning.

Faster than trying to close the airport - closer than BP If someone else figures out parking, maybe this pie-in-the-sky plan could work? 🤣 It meets the Justice Center site criteria... There already most of an RTA station for the stadium! If we need to move that part of the Port of Cleveland, maybe they can build a new one at Wendy park, and build a new Wendy Park where the current port is? Isn't that what they're kinda trying to with the north coast masterplan?

Spectacular, gimme 14 of them right now. is this other building embellishment or something else? From the perspective angle, nothing in that direction looks like that right now.

The Burger King property that sat in the project area for the new County Jail at the corner of E Erie St. and N St Clair St. is gone and the site has been leveled:

The "Speaking of Painesville Newsletter Fall 2024" didn't mention this project or the amphitheater. The summer newsletter stated the project was aiming for groundbreaking back in June, but there is currently no construction fence or equipment on site since they finished removing all the trees and vegetation months ago. Link to the Painesville Quarterly newsletters: https://www.painesville.com/newsletter The site from the bottom of the hill 9/15/2024:

The Ranch home on E South St looks mostly complete, and you can just see they are setting the foundation for the neighboring house to the right.

Library Lofts is leaving more lights on and changing the nighttime vibes. sorry my phone camera sucks, but it looks cooler in person.

The Neurology building is going to be pretty big.

This was sent to all UH employees today but did not include the rendering: A Message for UH Caregivers from UH Chief Executive Officer Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS, Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair University Hospitals mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. – inspires us daily to serve our communities. In turn, the work we do spurs our community of supporters to do something meaningful for others, creating a lasting legacy to advance the health and well-being of humanity. I am so pleased to announce that your efforts have indeed encouraged a significant action – to create a beacon of healing, learning and exploration through a $15 million lead gift from Iris S. and the late Bert L. Wolstein. This visionary gift will give rise to the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center, a state-of-the-art education and conference center on the campus of UH Cleveland Medical Center. UH Cleveland Medical Center is one of the only major academic medical centers in the country without an education and conference center, but boasts one of the nation’s largest residency programs with nearly 1,200 residents and fellows. The new Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center will transform UH’s capacity to convene and train healthcare professionals, an increasingly important priority as the country navigates a critical shortage in medical staff. Importantly, the new center, estimated to cost $30 million, will be entirely paid for through philanthropic funding, with Iris’s gift launching the campaign. Dates for a groundbreaking and anticipated opening will be determined in coordination with fundraising. Over decades of giving, the Wolsteins have made an indelible mark at UH and positively impacted countless lives, bringing hope to children facing cancer diagnoses, fueling ground-breaking medical research, and so much more. With their new gift, they are among the most significant donors in UH history and leave a legacy that will touch hearts and minds for generations. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual and remote learning technology and provide ample and flexible space to host national and international conferences; visiting lecturers, professors and speakers; Continuing Medical Education conferences; and more. Dedicated simulation and training labs, breakout space, a cafe and a publically accessible art gallery will round out the building. The Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center represents a deliberate investment in our caregivers. A mission-critical home for learning, it will usher in a new era of learning and innovation, allowing us to deliver on our promise to teach and to discover in new, dynamic ways and in a stunning facility.

The Marquee at Cedar and Lee 8/22/24

Legacy Hotel Medina update 8/13/2024: Looks like demo is complete and they are moving some dirt? (my guess, I'm not an expert) Proper signage of course!

As of a few hours ago, Euclid Ave and the sidewalk in front of "Skyline 776" are open!

7/25/24 I know you can't see much of the building, but I'm posting it anyway to say that there was plenty of construction work going on.

7/25/24 from the rear