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And we wonder why nothing is happening on the convention center front. (He is on the Convention Facilities Authority, if you didnt know) did anybody catch the licence plate of the foot that just went in my mouth :?

Was out shooting some pictures and took a drive through the Flats. Decided to snap some of the building. It's moving along nicely.

I saw that in the newsletter too. I was thinking it would be an announcement of when the groundbreaking would be. (Unless, of course, they already announced it and I missed it.)

The Parker Hannifin Annex consist of new construction on the south (rear) of Howe Mansion. It will be mainly be used for Graduate Admissions and Purchasing & Accounts Payable. These are currently in the Keith Building. The Main Classroom Plaza 1b consist of the build out of approximately 50,000 sf of space located on the plaza level of MC. This is the space that is currently open pass through space. Construction should begin this October and when complete around July of 2007 most of the office currently in the UC will move there so demo can begin on the UC. The Recreation Center is not charging any students additional fees to use their facilities. Daycare is being run by an outside provider and they will charge. We are already paying for the center with our tuition. The only people that will be charged are Faculty, Staff and Non-students.

Weekly Recreation Center Photos (three more months until the move-in date)

Projects Update The latest update on currnet projects can be found here http://www.csuohio.edu/architect/status_reports/current.pdf Current Status Notes Recreation Center o Interior painting of finished drywall is continuing. o Sports Floors in multi purpose rooms are being installed. o Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems are being installed. o Site improvement contractor has begun work. Fenn Tower o Exterior restoration at 92% complete. o Windows are being installed, 93% complete. o Drywall 100% complete on floors 8-19; 50% on floors basement – 7. o Site work on east side 55% complete. o Painting, VCT flooring, cabinetry, and door installation in the tower is 80% complete. o Punch list items have started for some of the tower floors. Parker Hannafin Administration Center / Hall o Structural steel in the Administration Building is near completion. o Roof on Administration Center to begin mid April. o Floors and decks in the Administration Building will be complete in April. o Excavation for Parker Hannifin Annex to begin soon. East Parking Garage o Elevated decks on east bay are 50% complete and are expected to be complete by April 24th. o Slab for the west bay is scheduled to begin in two weeks. o Structural steel for stairs and elevators will start in two weeks. o Brick and Masonry schedule to start by end of April. Main Classroom Stair Tower Phase 1A o Bids received for construction. Successful combined bid by Fiorelli Construction. Currently at Board of Regents for state funding approval. Main Classroom Plaza Build Out Phase 1B o Completed program validation, proceeding with Schematic Design. Student Center Phase II o Both A/E Consultant and Construction Management have been approved. Currently entering into contract negotiation.

I have two. The first one is one I saw about ten years ago and still find amusing White lettering on a black backgound - PRO DEATH The second is actually one my wife saw in a Marks parking lot. Your Priest Molested My Honor Student

I just saw the 'trolley' for the first time this morning letting people (students?) off on East 22nd at CSU. I am very pleased with this. Another step in the right direction. I know there are other cities who have similar service - Portland for one. I can only hope this becomes so successful that RTA continues it year long instead of seasonal.

June 2007

That's one way of looking at it. But there should be some nod to Mather in some way. You're right about Cole.

MGD, I never thought about posting that here instead of mass mailing everybody at school. It won't happen again. I am not sure if agree with the architects statement about the southeast corner being the edge of campus. What about Mather? What about Cole Center (Continuing Education - across the freeway). Isn't that the eastern edge of campus? Regardless, it is a very attractive design. I think think Litt might even like it.

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As funny as that truly was, what I read in the PD today about Walmart had me scratching my head a little bit. Apparently, they are moving toward more organic products. I take this two ways. They will do the consumer some good (never thought I would say that in context with Walmart) by lowering the prices of food products that are generally more expensive then processed foods. On they other hand, they will start knocking the specialty shops who serve these products out of business as they have done with many others in the past. Not sure how to take this

The April 1 newsletter from Project for Public Spaces is freakin hilarious. :-D This is not a plug for the blog, but I could not post the newsletter in the forum. So go here: http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2006/04/faking-places-april-fools.html

I would not want to ask him the hypothetical question what he would do if a virus put down his entire heard of Alpacas and he was asked by the (not any specific person) Mayor of Cleveland or County Commissioners to oversee an approach to any form of regionalism, specifically any possible merger with Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. Sheeesh... I would never want to ask him that again (hypothetically, of course :wink:).

Just thought I would pass this on. The same group had one last month. There was plenty of good discussion FREE TOD WEBCAST ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4 TOD: Connecting Neighbors to Neighborhoods and Communities to Regions Are you convinced that accessible, convenient transit is a key to community vitality, but unclear about how to take advantage of transit opportunities? Join Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Smart Growth America, and Reconnecting America for a webcast series about the ins and outs of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Explore TOD as a tool that can spur planning and development, enhance housing and jobs, expand economic activity, and positively change neighborhood dynamics. Learn about transit finance, and hear on-the-ground best practices from small and large places across the country. For more information, visit the LISC website. http://www.lisc.org/content/calendar/detail/1292/ UPCOMING SESSIONS: April 4, 2006, 2:00 p.m. ET. TOD: Key to Neighborhood Revitalization and Affordable Housing. This session examines how TOD can be pivotal in place-based economic recovery. TOD can revitalize neighborhoods for people of all income levels, as households living near transit sometimes save up to $5,000 per year on transportation costs. Presenters will highlight policies, strategies, and tools to include housing as part of mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood revitalization efforts. Learn more about integrating TOD into neighborhood redevelopment and engaging community partners to ensure affordability, accessibility, and vibrancy. Sign into the webcast here. http://support.smartgrowthamerica.org/site/R?i=GMZhdZlk0W_kU75C53NSTg.. If there are any problems, please email [email protected]. May 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m. ET. TOD in Real Communities: Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk. This final session features examples of TOD in active communities across the nation and the lessons learned from their experience. Three cities - suburban, core city, and small town - illustrate practical application of TOD - from conceptualization to building, from planning to marketing, from strategies to punchlist, from leadership building to problem solving. Participants will engage in an interactive conversation with local stakeholders who are at the forefront of successful developments. Sponsored by Smart Growth America, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and Reconnecting America

Public Square to Playhouse Square are set for 2007. There is no set date for Public Square. It will most likely be last.

I agree. I hate when the house is acting as a function of the garage. It looks as if the whole design was for the auto. I had a fellow classmate refer to these house as "Snout Houses" (forgot to add) I love the fact they are recycling the old artery, though. Does anybody know what is being done with the rest of the freeway? Landfill? Recycled? Reef?

And I thought I took bad pictures. I give her credit for trying. She is at least following through on something that interest her instead of reading Feagler and complaining. ...and she has good taste in music.

By Request - Weekly Recreation Center Photo Update

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Here are a couple of graphic representational timelines

I didn't live or grow up there, but I was there often as a cab driver and it is still weird to see it gone. Thanks for the links to the pictures. Good stuff. I spoke with Walter at Tremont CDC about the art that used to be part of the original buildings. I was wondering what happened to them. There was a mural by a prominent African American Artist that contained the only known self portrait of himself, Plus the reliefs that were on the buildings as well as the little sculptures that were placed around the communal areas. He assured me that all of the artwork was saved, is in storage and may be used in the new construction. (UPDATE) I suppose I could have just looked up this information on the CMHA website (like I just did). They did have a couple of pictures on there of some of the work. Here are the pictures and blurb about the project (apologies if this was already posted in another thread)

At last Friday's Planning Commisionmeeting, an agenda itme was passed that will allow the owners of the trolley's to place the trains temporarily in the warehouse at Dock 32 for a period of 18 - 24 months, or until capital is raised that will allow the move of the collection to its permanent location at the end of the Waterfront Line near the Municipal Parking Lot. Jim Cox opposed the resolution. Here is the context of the meeting with the entire letter submitted by cox (cross posted from Cleveland vs. The World http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/) Ordinance #xxx1-o6 Legislation to be introduced to allow a lease agreement between the city and Lake Shore Electric Railway to store a trolley collection inside the Dock 32 Warehouse for 18 months (introduced on March 20th). They are currently working to raise funds for construction of a new storage and viewing at the end of the Waterfront near the Municipal Parking Lot. Mark R (from Marous Brothers – I forget his last name): The cars have to be off of the Olmstead Falls property by mid-June or the current owner ill lose the trains to the new owner. Jim Cox (Flats Industry Association, Executive Director): Submitted letter to the Commission Bob Brown: The lease was terminated by the City with an understanding that there would be no problems Mark: The trolley will remain inside… there should be room on the outside of the warehouse for emergency storage. There is a plan B that will utilize storage at a warehouse at Mitel Steel – not our first choice… would not be accessible to those who want to see the trains. Jim Cox: The Steel needs to be inside a warehouse, not outside.

You want intriguing, Look at the Chester Building. It has evolved so much since first built in 1940 up until the latest morphing in the 80's. Next up is demolition of the back portion of the South Building in order to create a courtyard for the new Fenn Tower residents openspace as part of the greenspace plan. (I got this mixed up with the outdoor space that will be part of the new deli in Fenn)