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Great shot!

Looks like the tower crane has come down. Bittersweet, but cranes are definitely becoming a more common sight here in Cleveland ?

Man, that job.. every little boy’s dream.

Athersys Gets FDA Nod For Pivotal Phase 2/3 Study Of MultiStem Therapy For COVID-19 Induced ARDS Athersys Inc (NASDAQ: ATHX) said the FDA has authorized the company to initiate a Phase 2/3 pivotal study to assess the safety and efficacy of MultiStem therapy in subjects with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, induced by the COVID-19 disease. Athersys said it plans to open the first clinical sites for recruitment of the MACOVIA study this quarter. https://m.benzinga.com/article/15788431

I would think though an office tower can be constructed faster than a residential one.. 318 kitchens, balconies, different finishes.

^I hope Michelle takes a similar path. Your reporting, her’s and maybe a handful of others are the only writers I trust/enjoy.

Bc of Covid-19? I want London Stock Exchange here.. but Bernie’s tech movement will see most of it’s growth come organically.

Bernie Moreno blockchain startup completes new investment round “CHAMPtitles, the year-old startup that digitizes the vehicle titling process, announced it has raised a $5 million round of capital from several investors. CHAMPtitles is one of four businesses of Ownum LLC, founded by former auto dealer Bernie Moreno and Shane Bigelow, formerly director of the Cleveland-based private wealth practice of money manager AB Bernstein.“ https://www.crainscleveland.com/technology/bernie-moreno-blockchain-startup-completes-new-investment-round Nose to the grindstone. Love Bernie (no I’m not him. Not even related :D).

I had to reread the article to realize how misleading it’s headline is. “The company said its strategic reasons for undertaking the megaprojects remain unchanged, along with a schedule that it will stay in the existing buildings until 2023.“ The article states SHW is likely temporarily cutting spending on outside consultants while some consultants and SHW staff continue to work on the future HQ and R&D.

In an email late Monday afternoon, April 6, Sherwin-Williams issued a statement saying the proposed $600 million investment in Northeast Ohio "is on hold near-term as the company focuses on the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities. The most critical planning activities for the project will continue, though at a slower pace." Any idea what that might entail?

^Thanks for bringing this to light. Hopefully this will get some things moving at city hall.

DCA - 2019 Annual Report https://www.downtowncleveland.com/getmedia/a07b8217-ab0d-4d7d-8f05-f58aec68f2d7/2019-DCA-Annual-Report

This story definitely helps in understanding how Athersys treatment is effective against Covid-19. https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/ohio-company-beginning-trials-of-new-stem-cell-treatment-for-covid-19/

Curious though if this will cause delays. It doesn’t feel like the type of cash SHW would need to see before things could get started. One thing I’ll say about Frank Jackson, for all his flaws, he seems to understand the cost of doing business (the Pixar snafu aside). I can’t say that about all of our local politicians.

Some state incentives for Cleveland Sherwin-Williams HQ project put on hold amid coronavirus crisis https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/04/state-incentives-for-cleveland-sherwin-williams-hq-project-put-on-hold-amid-coronavirus-crisis.html ? Covid-19 can’t go away soon enough.

Some state incentives for Cleveland Sherwin-Williams HQ project put on hold amid coronavirus crisis https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/04/state-incentives-for-cleveland-sherwin-williams-hq-project-put-on-hold-amid-coronavirus-crisis.html

Glad to see Council President Kelley exercising better sense than his colleague. https://fox8.com/news/coronavirus/cleveland-councilman-suggests-using-money-for-sherwin-williams-to-help-small-businesses/

Total conjecture on Polensek’s part, or maybe he feels this appeals to his constituents. I imagine the city can get creative in creating loan money for small businesses without pitting them against Sherwin-Williams.

Construction to start at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on expanded center for shuttles, limos https://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/2020/03/construction-to-start-at-cleveland-hopkins-international-airport-on-expanded-center-for-shuttles-limos.html

Gotcha.. I always thought the lot on the north side of St. Clair, across from Stark’s old HQ, was where the Realife skyscraper was intended. Thank you for clarifying.

Facade beginning to go up on the NE of the building.

Cross referenced from SHW HQ thread.. would have posted to Warehouse District but it’s locked. Does anyone know if this lot is in play for development? I know there was mention that several projects are likely to go forward as a result of Sherwin Williams decision to remain downtown. Would love for this crater to disappear with the rest of them.

Same, I picked up 125 and wish I would of picked up more lol.

Platform Beer offering free home delivery due to coronavirus crisis https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/03/platform-beer-offering-free-home-delivery-due-to-coronavirus-crisis.html