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And you still have NIMBY's on Facebook complaining that they're replacing the bar there that hasn't been open for 20+ years with housing. This is objectively one of MyPlace's better designs and fills a big void. Hope this is the start to it getting built, built.

Some redevelopment/restaurant news: Gaby Holzer (of Thyme x Table) is opening her own spot at 4732 Lorain Ave (a former daycare). Tyler Brummett is the owner of the building (he rehabbed the building at the corner and a few houses on W 48th St). He's also been actively pursuing the Byright property. They've already underpinned the basement which will serve as a speakeasy of sorts and the first floor will be a high-er end restaurant. Gaby is a rising star on the scene, especially with cocktails so whatever concept it is, it will be a good one. Lorain Ave continues it's renaissance.

Although the car/rv/boat shows won't translate well or even be compatible with Huntington Convention Center, everything else from the IX center should fit or be able to work over a few days. With 40-50 events per year and 1.5-2 million visitors each year, it'll certainly bring more people downtown. I think this is great news, overall.

They got rid of it completely in 2023 but they did take some pictures: https://www.facebook.com/shootersflats/posts/pfbid0rKMCAEaxAMh7bhks4FqsDzSDHLb1uGevduFi38Rq5fDgpCpv7z5bCZWRQv7MzGoZl

With a complete Irish Town Bend, lot infill on W 25th, continued development within Hingetown, reimagined Lorain Ave with continued development all the way down to West 65th... we've got a world class urban area with a hotel! Finally, we don't need to host all family or force them into an Airbnb or downtown hotel. Development team made a great point on how a hotel will reduce the demand for Airbnb's which means more full time residents in those houses.

Ohio City Hotel at Landmarks today for schematic. Announced it'll be a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel and it's formal name is Ohio City Hotel. This project is so exciting and we are lucky to have Dan in Cleveland and this neighborhood. Edit: It received resounding positive feedback from all other than comments about the top of the building needing some "love"... Michele Anderson was again the most "negative" asking for red/orange brick and concerned about the massing and parking (like always).

A stunning building. Next to the proposed MyPlace apartments as well. Whatever happens here, I hope the current owner or new owner keeps respecting the beauty of this building and taking care of it.

View from the backside! They have been moving on these.

Video of Globe Iron during an event: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJLWYVgucOm/

Since Ohio City topic is still locked, posting this here (please move if needed) but it's really exciting to see some of these renderings and materials from the Ohio City Local review committee.

Heart of Gold moving away from their COVID changes to more casual back to what they were before when they were The Plum. They'll have servers, changing menus, etc: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHZ31Ip1Zd SOHO Chicken and Whiskey officially moving to Xinji's old spot: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHjIMQJJ-_/ Great Lakes Brew Pub revamping menu and interior: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/new-brewpub-menu Greek Village on Lorain is apparently opening within the next month or so: source Lorain Furniture owner said so

FWD must have a new booking team because their first few shows of the year are already higher profile than all of shows last summer. Truly making the flats world class for EDM/DJs with some of these headliners so far. Excited to see the rest of the summer fill out! Acts: James Kennedy James Hype GRYFFIN Tchami Knock2 https://www.fwdnightclub.com/events

I don't think there has been a likable Yankee since Rivera. Boone managed Yankees rival the 2016 Cubs.

Well said. You've got KANSAS CITY (a much less dense city) installing a 7 mile long street cart system, yet we have people on a forum about development denying TOD because "we're not europe". They've either never left Ohio or are incapable of imagining something that is foreign to them but has been so successful in other places. When I leave Cleveland to travel, I'm ALWAYS using public transit– I want the same amenities here in my neighborhood.

The concept to take it to a event venue is really smart. A bit nervous about it becoming a clone of The Basement since those are not my favorite and super suburban-y. Time will tell... Edit: New owner is Tim Adkins (owner of The Basement, Upper Deck, Turkey Foot)