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Wow! Very nice. Stunning front entrances. I have always like this building. Although i do miss the giant armored person that used to be there

I've got my tickets for the public preview on Columbus Day!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, SEPT. 27, 2012 Report Supporting Materials Populations Increasing in Many Downtowns, Census Bureau Reports A U.S. Census Bureau report released today shows that in many of the largest cities of the most-populous metro areas, downtown is becoming a place not only to work but also to live. Between the 2000 and 2010 censuses, metro areas with 5 million or more people experienced double-digit population growth rates within their downtown areas (within a two-mile radius of their largest city’s city hall), more than double the rate of these areas overall. Chicago experienced the largest numeric gain in its downtown area, with a net increase of 48,000 residents over 10 years. New York, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and Washington also posted large population increases close to city hall. These downtown gains were not universal, however: New Orleans and Baltimore experienced the greatest population declines in their downtown areas (35,000 and slightly more than 10,000, respectively). Two smaller areas in Ohio ─ Dayton and Toledo ─ also saw downtown declines of more than 10,000. These are just some of the findings in the new 2010 Census special report, Patterns of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Population Change: 2000 to 2010. The report uses 2010 Census results to examine contemporary geographic patterns (as well as changes since the 2000 Census) of population density and distribution by race, Hispanic origin, age and sex for metro and micro areas collectively as well as individually. Metro areas contain at least one urbanized area of 50,000 population or more, while micro areas contain at least one urban cluster of less than 50,000, but at least 10,000. “By including totals for both 2000 and 2010, this report helps us to understand patterns of change for this past decade,” Census Bureau Deputy Director Nancy Potok said. “The report, together with its associated online maps, graphics and statistical tables, provides a detailed view of the nation’s centers of population and economic activity.” A common theme for the non-Hispanic white alone population from 2000 to 2010 was population increases in the central areas of many of the largest principal cities, especially those in the largest metro areas. “The Washington metro area is a notable example of this pattern,” said Steven Wilson, a co-author of the report. “We see increases in the non-Hispanic white population, in both numeric terms and share of the total population, in many of the District’s census tracts in or close to the city’s downtown area.” At the same time, this group’s share of the population declined by 10 or more percentage points in many tracts in the surrounding suburbs of Washington, D.C. These demographic patterns were not uniform across all race and ethnic groups; the black alone population increased in most metro areas outside the area’s largest city. In Atlanta, for example, this group’s share of the population rose by at least 10 percentage points in wide swaths surrounding the city. For Hispanics, growth was greatest in pockets along principal city perimeters and adjacent territory. In several sections of the report, census tract data were examined to provide a neighborhood-level perspective on demographic patterns within individual metro areas. Because census tracts often change boundaries from one census to the next, one of the report’s innovations was to retabulate 2000 Census data in updated 2010 Census tracts, thereby allowing the calculation of 2000 to 2010 change data by tract. Another feature of the report is the construction of distance bands as measured from city hall. This permits a look at population distribution and density at various distance ranges from a metro area’s largest city center. Along with metro and micro area data for all variables in the report, two online data tools were released: a series of interactive population pyramids showing the age and sex structure of all metro and micro areas in 2000 and 2010, and a set of “distance profiles” of the population for all metro areas. Also, an interactive mapping tool that allows users to see metro and micro area and census tract-level data is now available. Other highlights: --More than one in 10 U.S. residents lived in either the New York or Los Angeles metro area in 2010. --Although metro areas covered only slightly more than one-quarter of the nation’s land area, they were home to eight of every 10 people. --The Hispanic share of the population increased in every U.S. metro area. --While the non-Hispanic white alone, black alone and Asian alone populations grew faster in metro areas than in micro areas, the reverse was true for Hispanics. --Next to those who were non-Hispanic white alone, Hispanics were the most populous race or ethnic group in most metro and micro areas in the western half of the U.S., with single-race blacks the largest in most areas in the eastern half. --Metro area populations were younger (a median of 36.6 years) than the population in either micro areas (39.3 years) or territory outside either of these areas (41.9 years). --Areas with the highest median ages were either in slow-growing regions like western Pennsylvania, which had past outmigration of the young combined with “aging in place,” or were faster-growing areas in parts of Florida and Arizona that were traditional retiree migration destinations. --Areas with the lowest median ages included metro areas and micro areas in Utah, southern Idaho and along the U.S.-Mexican border. -X- CB12-181 Robert Bernstein Public Information Office 301-763-3030 email: <[email protected]>

The answer is on this week's Planning Commission agenda.... Resolution No. 910-12(Ward 11/Councilmember Polensek): Declaring the intent to vacate a portion of Amsterdam Road N.E. and of a portion of Syracuse Avenue N.E. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2012/09202012/index.php EDIT: BTW, does anyone know where this building is..... Ordinance No. 1263-12(Ward 8/Councilmember J. Johnson): Designating the Switzer Apartment Building as a Cleveland Landmark. Thanks

The article states, "Manitowoc plans to add a 30,000-square-foot headquarters building next to its East 179th Street complex." And Polensek is quoted "Not only do they occupy an entire city block, they are going to expand beyond it." So I am just wondering exactly where can they add 30,000 sq ft.

That IS great news. I cannot imagine where they intend on building the 30,000 sq ft addition though. That area is pretty built out.

U.S. Astronaut on Board Soyuz Space Flight BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan -- A Russian Soyuz craft launched into the morning skies over Kazakhstan on Sunday, carrying three astronauts on their way to the International Space Station, where they will quickly start preparing for a frenzy of incoming traffic. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Russian cosmonaut Yury Malenchenko and Japan's Akihito Hoshide are set to travel two days before reaching their three colleagues already at the permanent space outpost. | | | | | Williams, who was born in Euclid, Ohio, and raised in Massachusetts, is on her second mission and will further extend the record for the longest sojourn in space for a female astronaut. The 46-year old astronaut, who is of Indian-American heritage, spent 195 days at the space station in 2006-2007. http://www.weather.com/news/20120715-us-astronaut-soyuz-flight-201207

What do you mean by "non-pharmed?" I can use my context clues, but I do not want to assume.

Speaking of kites - from this past Saturday down at Edgewater

From yesterday - looking east from Lakewood park after some storms past south of Cleveland

Thanks for clearing that up for me 8Shades. I was taken aback by that sign and thought something had changed. Thus my comments (which are no longer here) about the current and future DEVELOPMENT of Asiatown and its environs, and the use of signage to identifuy such DEVELOPMENT ;D

Took a brief walk through the museum last night as I was in UC for WOW. As we have all seen, the atrium is looking amazing. But I was equally happy to see some of the reworked gallery areas, specifically the areas where the current mid-east art is being held. So much brighter and easy to view the pieces. Cannot wait for this to be complete.

Good idea RR. Thanks

Three local artist chosen

Here is an up to date article (mods: please delete previous post) Sources: Browns sold for over $1B Updated: August 2, 2012, 11:58 AM ET By Adam Schefter | ESPN The Cleveland Browns have been sold by Randy Lerner to Jimmy Haslam for in excess of $1 billion, league sources said. The sale of the Browns is laid out in two parts. Haslam will take over controlling interest of the Browns for over $700 million. Then, in the second phase of the purchase, he will pay over $300 million to complete the deal. NFL ownership is expected to approve Haslam's purchase at the October meeting. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could expedite the process by calling a special meeting, however that is considered unlikely but not out of the question. The NFL initially helped bring Haslam to Lerner so that the eventual sale would be completed smoothly, efficiently and with a high probability of success. Haslam had informed the NFL how much he wanted to buy a team, and Lerner -- who is more interested in his soccer team (Aston Villa in England) -- was interested in selling the Browns. Paperwork between the two sides was completed Thursday morning. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8225861/randy-lerner-sells-cleveland-browns-more-1b-sources-say

Thanks! Nice to see and hear. But what's up with the face in the window?

BREAKING WTAM is reporting the Browns have been sold to Haslam for $1 BILLION dollars (via ESPN) Not sure if that is typo or not... but that is what is on my phone

On tomorrow's Planning commission agenda: Ordinance No. 898-12(Ward 3/Councilmember Cimperman): Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the State of Ohio for the construction of the new eastbound Innerbelt bridge; authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into any relative agreements. Ordinance No. 899-12(Ward 3/Councilmember Cimperman): Giving consent of the City of Cleveland to the State of Ohio for the demolition of the eastbound Innerbelt bridge; authorizing the Director of Capital Projects to enter into any relative agreements.

On this weeks Planning commission agenda: CUY East Flats Bulkhead: Presentation of bulkhead construction along the Cuyahoga River in accordance with Codified Ordinance Sec. 573.13 regulating Harbors. This bulkhead replacement between Main Avenue and the NS Railroad lift bridge is being managed by the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to support construction of a new public boardwalk as part of the Flats East Bank development.

^^ My guess: Security We are, afterall, still in the post 9/11 era of making "high-profile" buildings as secure as possible. Has anyone seen the actual elevations with details showing (trees, bollards, etc)? That's my take

^Those are awesome. Love weather related info. Thanks!

Kamm's attracts 15 new businesses thanks to $12m streetscape project The Kamm's Corners neighborhood, chock full of Irish pubs, small shops and dive bars, doesn't set out to lure chain restaurants. Yet it's a nice complement, nonetheless, when those companies decide the area has the right demographics to make it desirable to set up shop. Recently, Chipotle decided to open a new restaurant in a former Kentucky Fried Chicken at 16729 Lorain Avenue. The building had become a bit of an eyesore since closing. Chipotle will renovate the structure, eliminate the drive-through and replace the asphalt front driveway with a landscaped patio that faces Lorain. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/kammscorners072612.aspx

This is pretty awesome right about now Easy Star All-Stars – Dub Side Of The Moon

I witnessed a couple making out on the fence next to North Marginal one night a few weeks ago. Those must be magical sheep.

Cleveland reference in The Dark Knight Rises: The Gotham Police Chief was speaking to another person about Commissioner Gordon's mental state. When asked about Gordon's family (iirc), the chief states, "His wife moved to Cleveland with the kids." That got a nice chuckle out of the theater crowd