downtownjoe

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)

I think he was alluding to a large amount of full time residents versus a morning rush for coffee is less burdensome. Unsure!

So much of Lorain to fill in– great news all things considered.

Yes! It is closed.

That is how I understand the law/process as well– there are grandfathered rights (which exists to protect non-conforming uses after changes) and vested rights (protects owners with in progress/active applications started before the new zoning took place) which serve to buffer widespread ramifications when zoning changes. Here's an Ohio supreme court case tried in the past: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/8/2024/2024-Ohio-1888.pdf#:~:text=all the legislative requirements for,the application for the permit "Thus, where, as in the instant case, a property owner has complied with all the legislative requirements for the procurement of a building permit and his proposed structure falls within the use classification of the area in which he proposes to build it, he has a right to such permit, and there is a duty on the part of the officer charged therewith to issue it. Subsequent legislation enacted pending applicant’s attempted enforcement of such right through administrative or legal channels cannot deprive him of the right. The right became vested, under the law applicable thereto, upon the filing of the application for the permit." And one more reference: https://www.kplaw.com/news/news-and-updates/2024/06/ohio-zoning-the-code-in-existence-at-the-time-an-application-is-filed-governs/#:~:text=Based on the foregoing%2C the,2 General Retail classification

Zoning approved days ago doesn’t apply to a previously applied project as far as I’m aware. It’s also not landmarks place to speak about zoning issues, that’s BZA. They approved it on the grounds that materially, the reuse of the building fit the needs of the historic area and community.

Approve building redesign (including drive through) while working with comission on traffic studies and to come back for signage and patio approval.

Holding my breath during this Landmarks Meeting over 2061 Gehring Ave... they approved 7-2. Drive through was the sticking point. Tom Gillespie did drop an interesting tidbit that Harbor Bay was trying to purchase the building for a 6 story build out there and said that his use was far less burdensome to traffic than the alternative.

D4 running a tight ship. I’ve said it before on this forum but I’ll say it again: Jim Miketo deserves some recognition with a street sign on Lorain for all his effort in reviving this area. It’s impressive.

4705 Bridge is rising! All units being framed.

I am a little suspect of this developer. Their project on Lorain was ordered to stop work I believe for work without permits and has been in progress the last 4+ years for a very small building. Unsure they have the ability to finance and complete a new build of this size, even if it's relatively small. We shall see!