marlowe

How old are your kids and what is your school preference? (Public, Parochial or Private) There are safe streets and families in all of the areas that have been mentioned, but the age ranges/genders of children nearby and school proximity can really make a neighborhood work for you. i.e. - Mt. Adams is has a number families with kids, with most under six years old. There isn't any neighborhood school, but lots of great options nearby.

You should have a set of electrical plans that you would have signed before this work began. If the box is supposed to be facing the inside of the closet, have it flipped. If the other wiring is wrong, have that moved, as well. You may want to hire an inspector to come take a look before the drywall goes up.

Drove past Vinyl tonight and it was completely dark. And the funky little stools that sat in the entry and outside seemed to be stacked against the window in some odd fashion. I'm foolishly hopeful that it will reopen.

You are correct.

The former Bella space will be changing over soon. Hence tomorrow's auction of the furnishings and equipment.

With all of our great local coffeehouses, I'm disappointed in the Starbucks. We've got plenty of that downtown.

There are a couple of houses in your range on Dorsey and Milton. (mt. auburn/prospect hill) I used to live on Boal and loved the view from there.

http://www.city-grocers.com/ Would be perfect

Plaza Donuts in Youngstown. YUM!

I ordered a number of items from Amazon Grocery. The coupon code GROCERY2 at checkout gets $10 off a $49 order. (Code ends today, though.) It seems to be popular, a number of items are on backorder. I had such high hopes for Peapod and NetGrocer. So, I'll be supplementing Findlay Market with Amazon shipments as much as possible.

Sadly, Bella is no longer offering Sunday brunch. When it was first offered, Bella provided the best brunch downtown. It has since fallen off considerably. (Inconsistent service, food presentation and quality) Even so, I am sorry to see it go.

^ Now that is something to get excited about!

http://www.glenlaurel.com/home/ If you like a little luxury while "roughing it," it doesn't get much better. Completely worth the drive.

no tolls on 74

"shutters" WTF!!!!!

Used to skip high school to spend days at the CPL. Actually got busted once for skipping, and had to justify to the principal that I'd learned more in the stacks than in any classroom of my high school.

OK, I may be painting the entire department with the same tainted brush. I have not worked with everyone in CD&P. I'm guessing by your response that you have some direct experience, as well? I hope that your experience has been more productive. However, I have worked with most levels within CD&P; as both a business owner and a "concerned citizen." I have seen very little vision. (I'll give a little bit.) And my "marginally capable" characterization is partially attributable to the obvious lack of support, and partially attributable to some members just being mediocre in their role. Somehow the foolish notion bubbled up that residents, property owners and community organizations have become the watchdogs, police forces, planners and architects of our city. Oh, and they have to find funding, create the plans, and manage the process. The city is in dire need of leadership in this area. It is wonderful that so much comes from the grass roots, but at some point the city needs to take a hard look at how much the CD&P lacks.

This article will give you an idea of the evil that is the check cashing biz. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050605/BIZ01/506050334/1076/rss01 And this is the house that kind of business built... http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/10/03/loc_forsale03.html Sadly, the camargoroad site and the virtual tour are no longer on-line, but you get the idea. Had Cincinnati had an effective planning department, that parcel could have been targeted long ago, rezoned and something beneficial could stand in its place. But, alas, we still have no planning department; and a development department that is spread thin, marginally capable in their roles, and lacking ANY vision. Cincinnati has a strong network of individuals and corporate entities, that treat our city streets like their own personal Monopoly game. Short-term gain is the driving force.

^ Exactly what happens when you don't have a city planning department...

Is this realistic for 140 units in the Cincinnati market?

There are only 15 miles between downtown Warren and downtown Youngstown. Just for a point of discussion... Here's what 250K buys in Youngstown 1848 Fifth Ave 7 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 3 car attached garage, Built in 1900. Here's a comp in Shaker Heights for 800K 2800 Attleboro 6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 3 car detached garage, Built in 1910 There is only an hour commute between the two houses. $550,000 buys quite a bit of gas. And one hell of a security system. From the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan report: "Due to lower average housing costs and the central location of Youngstown withrespect to Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Akron, a continuing trend for workers seems to be to reside inthe Youngstown/Warren metropolitan area and commute daily to Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Akron"

I grew up in Warren, just outside of Youngstown. Many in Warren make a daily work commute to the Southeastern burbs of Cleveland. It is considered by some an ideal "bedroom" community.

Yes. When I worked at the Chemed Building, I was paying over $200 per month for an assigned spot. The waiting list for unassigned parking was excruciatingly long. The garage often reached capacity.

Yes. Just curious, does anyone here know Larry or ever met him?