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Sorry and please don’t ban me or close the thread mods for being off topic but where would an update on the rock be posted? Warehouse District thread? Or does it have its own?

I agree, I just want the city club apartments to be a more attractive unique presence ? I wouldn’t equate the current city club apartments’ design to gaudi’s architectural prowess, though I see where you’re going with it. They are both certainly distinct.

You’re right. I’m just having trouble figuring out what’s to like about it other than it being “different.” I hope something cool gets built there that people like nonetheless. If this is what the majority of people like then, I hope it happens.

I understand the need/want for something interesting and different, but it should still be quality design is all I’m saying ? The ideas are there, the execution is just very lacking. I haven’t found a single person in architecture/urban design who hasn’t found it borderline offensive thus far. Cleveland deserves quality, especially in this prime and influential location. Not some half-assed mishmash of design ideas haphazardly thrown onto a building facade. It’s not contemporary whatsoever. It’s just a mess. Messy is not equal to iconic or contemporary. I'm sorry for being a negative nancy but just...like...dude. It is not good.

I know y’all hate negative design opinions because, let’s face it, any and all development in Cleveland is amazing, but...are there any other architects or designers here? Because damn...the mid-section of this building is a hot mess. The street level views and first 2 floors are well done, perfect. And whatever is going on at the top is great. But what in God’s name is happening in between? It’s as out of place and as much of an eyesore as the beacon to me. I hope they calm it down. Cleveland doesn’t need this much eclecticism on Euclid - it’s not the place. I’m confused by how many people like the design. The ideas are great - the balconies, prisms, and colors - but the execution in these renderings is questionable. I know it will change, it always does. But I’m just truly confounded by the amount of love for these originals.

I went to their last public meeting about the tax abatement last night - from that group’s consensus, which was mostly people in the warehouse or gateway districts with super expensive condos/homes, it seemed like not many really wanted to totally get rid of the credit, but change it to be more targeted toward the right people (i.e. first time home owners, developers that build affordable housing, and developers that build to sell rather than rent). If we let it go the way it is, I fear that Cleveland will join all other cities in the affordability crisis. Most people under 35 already can’t afford homeownership and can barely afford rent, which is the most sought after demographic, and Cleveland is probably one of the most affordable big cities to live in right now. So that’s saying something.

There’s actually already a coworking space on West 9th, though I’m pretty sure it’s much smaller than this will be - it’s called CUBE, on the corner of West 9th and Johnson Court.

Also, anyone know anything about what’s happening in these two locations? One is on West 6th, they are doing interior work (putting up some drywall), and the other is on St. Clair in the Hoyt Block building - putting up decals (Stipe Miocic - MMA fighter?) and moving furniture in.

From what I remember when this was introduced to the Block Club by our CDC liaison, it’s like an extremely small park. Basically a 4’x4’ patch of grass at the top of 4 steps which used to be lighthouse stairs. Don’t think it will support much activity, but will be a nice little addition. Unless the plans have changed since I last saw in May. I would kill for an actual small neighborhood park within the Warehouse District - something like the Worthington Yards courtyard except actually accessible by everyone in the neighborhood to hang out and gather. We don’t really have a good public gathering place.

Developing for the community has a better ROI than developing for a few celebrities who are looking for a wild night out during their rare night in Cleveland no?

Is Liquid reopening as “Ivy” for St. Patrick’s Day an indication of what’s coming for that space, or not really? We popped in for a second just to see the current state of the interior, and it looks pretty nice, like they have actually been working on it (even though the lights have been on and there’s the occasional demo’d spiral stairway on the patio, we haven’t been sure).

Anyone notice Brasa has a new sign? Cello’s Grill? Pretty sure it’s another Brazilian steakhouse though.