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Bummer -- so is this basically dead until the next round of TMUD or a stabilization or prices?

I'm concerned about this getting through Landmarks again, but fingers crossed. More generally, I think it is crazy that Landmarks can block a building for being too tall even though it is within the zoning for that area. Through legislation and with awareness of the historical context of the area, the city has already decided that buildings up to that heights are appropriate for that location. That shouldn't be something an administrative body can just override.

Exactly -- it depends if we are speaking about lower income housing generally or specifically about LIHTC. LIHTC has specific income cutoffs depending on the credit but is usually 50-60% AMI. Workforce housing is a more general term typically referring to housing at rents that individuals earning around AMI can afford (often 80-120% AMI).

Bummer. That's such a prime location in Tremont. That would be a cool location for a tiny footprint building like are starting to go up in other cities more frequently. In Philly: https://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/xs-house_1_o and https://www.urdesignmag.com/architecture/2019/02/21/tiny-tower-isa-interface-studio-architects/

Is the Fairfield Food market location in Tremont just going to be a parking lot?

Oh, I was thinking the one further south on Fulton (2222) also was rejected. The one you are talking about at Woodbine still annoys me.

Ridiculous. Same people complaining about a lack of affordable housing oppose any new multi family housing in Ohio City as though those things aren’t connected.

Didn’t that get schematic approval? Did CPC reject it when they requested final approval?

I think Centennial has a good shot at it given the focus on workforce housing and its proximity to transit. Bridgeworks could also score well also with its mixed income housing.

You should send a letter or email of support then. I don't know how much a difference those always make, but it can't hurt, and I do think letters of support made a difference on Waverly & Oak.

I wasn't able to grab a picture, but there was some boring equipment out on the large vacant lot between Smith Ct. and Abbey Ave.

That is already available, although it would need to meet the relevant green standards for an abatement. The issue for many lower income residents is that they can't afford to improve their home up to those standards, so some sort of grants program combined with a tax reduction/freeze/etc. like you suggest is a good idea.

The plans say "LIHTC," which means that the rents are capped at the federal program requirements to be eligible for low-income housing tax credits. Here's some info: https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-low-income-housing-tax-credit-and-how-does-it-work#:~:text=The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit provides a tax incentive,- and moderate-income tenants.

Do you know if the conference committee version still includes this language about taxing affordable housing?

They periodically do tours of the water plant and I recommend going next time they are offered. Very interesting tour and very cool building inside too.

A more regular set of river ferries connecting the flats would serve the same purpose and also be really fun.

I find the way that the street grid in Tremont on the western and southern sides of the neighborhood was completely obliterated by the highways makes getting around Tremont confusing. It has also really held back the corridors along Scranton, W25th, and Clark because they are physically disconnected, although all the new development is going to help that.

Looks like there may be a Citizens Bank branch going in on W 25th. I think this is the location where Room Service used to be: 2078 W 25th ST Cleveland OH 44113 Record Details Project Description: Citizens Bank/ Ohio City Scope of Work includes: Selective demolition. New: ramp; landing; handrails; sloped surfaces; partitions; millwork; door assemblies; toilet rooms; janitor's closet; ceilings; lighting; interior finishes; exterior painting; power for exterior illuminated signage by designated vendor; awnings by designated vendor. Modifications to systems for lighting, power, mechanical, plumbing and fire alarm. Owner: UNITED TWENTY-FIFTH BLDG LLC PO BOX 14100 CLEVELAND OH 44114

I'd like to see them preserve this structure and create an exhibit about its history and also dedicated to civil rights and the legacy of racism in Cleveland.

I think there is still room for the downtown market to grow with higher priced rentals, but if we are going to add significant numbers of new residents (like another 20k), apartments that hit lower price points or that address different living needs are increasingly going to be necessary. Based on their website, these seem more furnished micro-apartment in style. Glad to see that developers are started to target those other markets as well.

I'm sure they have some rationale for doing them, but it seems like a bit of a racket and a functional tax on home transfers.

Bummer...also further evidence that the viaduct project by this developer is likely not happening.

I'm not sure. In some instances I think the tuck under townhomes are easier for having more units on narrow lots, but there are lots of cases where that isn't a concern and the traditional townhome style still isn't followed. They don't have to look traditional in style either. The mercury townhomes in Duck Island essentially follow the format of a traditional NE townhome, although they are very modern/Scandinavian(?) in exterior style.

The price point on a lot of these new builds makes them attainable for families too, especially when paired with the tax abatement, which will hopefully encourage more young families to move into or stay in these neighborhoods.

The street wall for the townhomes is a little intense. Given that there is some space to work with in this project, this would have been a good opportunity to build townhomes that look and feel a little more like northeast brownstones in being slightly setback from the street, having the main living floor on the first floor (elevated a little off the ground), and using a short entry staircase into the first floor.