Vulpster03

Okay, so 3 years ago I thought I wanted to live in Lakewood. 2 years ago I thought I wanted to live downtown. 1 year ago I thought I wanted to live in Ohio City. The past few months I thought I wanted to live Tremont. Today I feel like moving to Detroit-Shoreway.

"Cleveland State University has been saddled for decades with a harsh, defensive, inward-turning campus that treats the city like hostile territory." Steven Litt has been saddled for decades with a harsh, defensive, inward-turing columns that treats the city like hostile territory.

What kind of spin-off development do you get from a Creation Museum?

I took the 55F this morning from Avon Lake to Lakewood for the first time this year, and ridership seemed to be a huge improvement from last year when I took the 55F regularly during the summer. Anyway, just an observation. I'd estimate that there were twice as many riders from Avon Lake and Bay Village from what I remembered there being last year.

Is Cento going into that space with the Bier Markt?

why is target any better?

Give? That made chuckle Vulp! What type of job do you want and where would you like your career path to lead? Okay, well my ideal job is with the Cleveland Foundation, but I am looking for any opportunities in communications. I graduated from Miami University with a degree in political science (with an emphasis on community affairs). And I'm looking to build off my last two summer internships in marketing; one with the Convention and Vistors Bureau of Greater Cleveland and the other with a global Fortune 500 (consumer products) company called Henkel Corporation where I interned in Vienna, Austria. I (think) I have a pretty impressive resume for a reccent college grad, and I'd be more than willing to forward it to someone. Just let me know! My preference is of course Cleveland, but I'd be happy with any entry-level positions in the Great Lakes region or East Coast.

does anyone want to give me a job?

Musky - I just started to build my professional wardrobe a few years ago. Before that I just had a lot of jeans, polos, t-shirts, and second hand blazers. I'd recommend staying away from stores like J.C. Penny's, Men's Warehouse, and Macy's. Suits and other professional apparel in these stores aren't necessarily cheap, and you realy can't find the youthful modern fit and look you are probably looking for anyway. As others have suggested, I strongly recommend Express Men, Banana Republic, and maybe J. Crew for starter suits and shirts. You are bound to find something classic and versatile, but also modern. Its hard to find that more modern tailored fit in Men's Warehouse and the likes. I've looked. The jackets are too big and its nearly impossible to find flat front pants. You don't want pleats. I've worked at Express Men and J. Crew, so the discount helped me out a lot get my wardrobe started, but you should consider openning a credit card to get the discount. If you're looking to spend $800 or something like that, a 15% discount on your first purchase is pretty nice. Another great place to look is Marshall's or T.J. Max. I've bought almost all my ties and socks there, and even picked up a nice blazer and basic dress shirts by Ralph Lauren. For shoes, I usually buy Kenneth Cole which you can find at Dillards or Macy's.

Has anyone noticed that Realty One has sponsored a ton of internet videos produced by Turnhere featuring Ohio communities?

Walmart has the lowest prices for everything EXCEPT tobacco and alcohol. I've never understood why, but its definately the case.

I will say that I have a personal/idealistic issue with online shopping. I think there's something to say about going out in public to a store, actually being there, and having face-to-face interaction with other people. Not only does it add vibrancy to neighborhoods and have a potentially greater economic impact, but I think its also important for civil society. I love the meaningful deliberation we have on urbanohio, but actually seeing, overhearing, and potentially talking to different people in public fosters the kind of empathy and trust necessary for a strong civil society and ultimately democracy. You help create this vibrant civil society while in a store, bowling alley, coffee shop, bar, bus, park, or even sitting out on a front porch.

You seem to be on the on right track already with the communities you've mentioned!!! I'd also add Lakewood into that mix (especially if you want to rent because in Lakewood you have A LOT of realy neat options). West Park (actually a city of Cleveland neighborhood that includes Kamm's Corners), Lakewood, Fairview Park and Rocky River seem to meet all your standards. These are all what we call "inner-ring" suburbs. They really have the advantages of urban and suburban living, have a beautiful older stock of homes that you couldn't build today, and attract middle class families as well as some singles and childless couples. -All are accessbile to the Cleveland Metropark's Rocky River Reservation which is a fantastic park system with miles and miles of multi-purpose trails and other recreational opportunities (http://www.clemetparks.com/index.asp) - you will love it. -All these communities have convenient transportation options. They are served well by public transit - but West Park is the only one with immediate Rapid Red Line access. -Most of the neighborhoods in the communities are within walking distance to commercial areas (convenient stores, grocery, restaurants, pubs, etc.). Detroit Avenue is the major commercial thoroughfare through Lakwood and Rocky River. Lorain Avenue is the major commercial thoroughfare through West Park and Fairview Park. You could certainly think of these avenues as "downtown", but if you are to say "downtown" in these communities everyone will think you are talking about downtown Cleveland. -From Rocky River and Lakewood it is very convenient to take the Shoreway or I-90 east to go towards Downtown and University Circle for concerts and museums. From Fairview Park or West Park it is very easy to get on I-90 or I-480 (depending on what end you live on) to head east and access Downtown and University Circle. Rocky River and Lakewood are a little more on the ritzy side - Rocky River especially - because they are lakefront communities. They've got some especially nice lakefront parks and recreational opportunities. The homes and neighborhoods right on the Lake are very prestigeous. I'd also say that Detroit Avenue through Lakewood and Rocky River have more nicer options in terms of neighborhood amenities, retail, dining, and entertainment than Lorain Avenue. The noise from the airport certainly won't be a factor in Lakewood or Rocky River, and the noise is probably not a factor anywhere North of Lorain Avenue in West Park or Fairview Park. If home-schooling is your personal preference that's fine, but just to let you know: the public school system in Rocky River is fantastic and the systems in Fairview Park and Lakwood are very decent. There are also A LOT of parochial schools in these communities. A lot of people send their children to these schools because they are Catholic, but a lot of other people send their children there because they consider them a relatively cheap alternative to the public schools. Again, if its your personal preference to home-school that's great, but I just know I've heard that public school systems out west are terrible and private schools aren't too numerous or affordable. Here in Cleveland that's not really the case.

HAHA! why me? I think shopping is just okay. I'd rather spend my free time doing something else, but when I need something I make the most of it and try to enjoy myself. I like going to into stores, seeing new things, having people talk to me, etc.

I actually think a local twist on Dean & Deluca would be great in the 515 Euclid building on Euclid. It looks like great space, great location, and a lot of visibility. It would certainly draw a huge lunch crowd, but I would think even breakfast and dinner times would be good too.

I don't think I'm a fan of the curfew - just throwing that out there.

There certainly are different types of people who given their circumstances seem to develop a negative perception. I feel very privy to understanding the younger people segment who have choices after they graduate from college. Let me tell you, its very frustrating. It's frustrating because they all tend to be out in the suburbs. They don't know "the city" and they don't know "region". They are clueless in terms of geography, history, assets, development and possible opportunities. This lack of knowledge really inables them from considering Cleveland as one of their options. The situation is somewhat of a paradox. On one hand they seem to reject their parents' ideal of suburban living, because what they want after they graduate is an exciting urban environment with other young professionals. But on the other hand they seem to have adopted their parents' negative perception of "the city" here in Cleveland that drives them away. It's not lack of travel that is really problem. Travel is the problem. They visit other places with their families, friends, or study abroad programs. Its the fact they make such an effort to experiences other places without ever really experiencing what's near home. Popular culture's glamorization of other cities is also an important factor in perception development. As a result, they develop the "grass is greener" syndrome. What we need to do is a combination of education and propoganda. Let people know what we have and what's going on. Make people believe in the positive, create momentum, see growth. Its still always difficult to get through to the skeptics, which there are a lot of (like a certain forum poster from DC). I've been fortunate to have some great conservations and experiences showing people around that really change people's perceptions. I can honestly say that I feel personally responsible for retaining three young people my age here in Cleveland. One has even invested in a double in Old Brooklyn and is doing a complete rennovation and remodeling on it to rent out! But I still encounter people through my grassroots campaign who remain cynical. "Well yeah, this is cool but there's still not many cool people," "I just need something more," or "This is still only Cleveland." At some point people need to realize to be that extra person, make a difference, contribute to the community. The author of that letter to Cool Cleveland really got it right when she talked about that.

i turned 22 a few months ago and don't know what to do with myself. I cant decide if life is just beginning or its over

So, I was browsing the bialosky firm website, and I noticed on their "projects" page they attached an image to their "urban design" category. Its definately Stark's warehouse district plan. Unfortunetly, the project is not named and no other images are to be found on their website. Its only a glimpse so don't get excited: http://www.bialosky.com/index.cfm/projects

No, this was not overstated. I'm sure those cigar bars did make modifacations, but many exist nonetheless. Ohio's law does in fact eliminate cigar "bars" and did not grandfather in those businesses. Ohio's ban did grandfather cigar/tobacco "shops" to allow smoking. Establishements where 80% of revenue comes from tobacco are allowed to permit smoking in their current locations, which (despite the allowance) essentially kills cigar bars. If you recall, for instance, Columbus' initial smoking ban required establishments to permit smoking if 60% of revenue was from tobacco. There is a big difference between 60% and 80%. Cigar "bars" cannot survive by requiring 80% of revenue to come from tobacco. Most of the state/city bans prior to Ohio like those in New York and California and instance probably require establishments to have 40-60% of revenue come from tobacco in order to permit smoking. Places I have been to like Stanza dei Sigari in Boston's North End and Club Macanudo in Manhattan's Upper East Side would not exist if the law stated that their revenues from tobacco must be 80% in order to permit smoking.

America's Fastest-Growing Suburbs By Matt Woolsey, Forbes.com July 16, 2007 The fastest-growing suburb in the country is Lincoln, Calif., just outside Sacramento. Its population jumped from 11,746 to 39,566, or an increase of 236%. The fastest-growing big suburb (with a population of 100,000 or more) is Gilbert, Ariz., outside Phoenix, which expanded from 112,766 people to 191,517. While not cheap by national standards, the growth in Sacramento's outerlying areas is strong because it's a less-expensive alternative to Los Angeles, San Francisco or San Diego. The Phoenix area saw the greatest positive domestic migration of any American metro last year, with 115,000 more people moving into town than leaving. Affordable housing and a growing economy draw a lot of people to the city. Rounding out the top 10 fastest-growing suburbs after Lincoln were four Phoenix suburbs: Buckeye, Surprise, Goodyear and Avondale; Plainfield, outside of Chicago; Beaumont, outside San Bernardino, Calif.; Frisco and Wylie outside of Dallas; and Woodstock, outside of Atlanta. While Los Angeles is sometimes called the "Sultan of Sprawl", not one of its suburbs makes the list. ... http://www.forbes.com/

Talkies...across from Great Lakes Brewing. or when the market is open try the vendor City Roast Coffee located right inside the front Lorain/W.25th entrance. By the way, there is a relatively new crepe vendor next to City Roast.

I'm also guessing that Max's Deli from Rocky River is moving to Crocker Park. The owners announced somewhere in the press that they were moving their location a little farther west. One can only speculate that its Crocker Park.

^^ I meant to say that I wanted to go to a variety of "Tremont" paces, which include the lounges and dives. Anyway, I think we'll try Lava and the Southside. I love Hooples, but maybe not if it's not Thursday. I'm not feeling the Velvet Tango Room, although I've been there and like it okay. What about Duck Island versus Hotz or Edison's?

I've been to Tremont on a number of occasions, but thought I'd get some advice on some places I haven't been. A girl who I like very much is visiting me this weekend from Columbus, and I thought we'd go to Tremont on Saturday night for drinks. I've been to Treehouse, Prosperity, 806 and Flying Monkey, and have liked all of them. She would too. But I've never been to Lava Lounge or Southside. I wanted to hit up several bars including a dive. Any thoughts? What are the most popular places on a Saturday late saturday night anyway?