Frmr CLEder

In case it wasn't apparent from the Healthline, urban transit does drive urban residential development. The Manhattanization of Miami is a prime example... https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffsteele/2019/01/31/tracking-impact-of-new-train-lines-on-downtown-miami-residential-development/

I think the challenge is that the Rapid was built to bring commuters in from the East and SW suburbs. Unlike other systems in the US, it was not designed to move passengers around the CBD. That's unfortunate because I think it could spur even more development. @KJP is a better one to respond since he has the expertise, but I would love to see better CBD rail connectivity within the urban core. The Healthline was a start, but its linear. The challenge is who pays for it? As a visitor these days, I find the Redline from CLE to downtown exceptionally convenient. It's a winner. Few cities have such easy public access from airport to CBD. Unfortunately it more or less ends there unless you take the trolleys.

The hospitality and retail industries in every city are severely underwater. For entertainment districts, it's dire. In Miami/Miami Beach, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and rental car companies are all suffering immeasurable damage. Some Deco District motel owners have simply boarded up and walked away from their businesses. This is what they do and the damage is immeasurable. Proprietors, landlords and their employees are suffering tremendous damage and if things dont cool, they may never recover. In Cleveland, I worry about FEB and E. 4th Street.

The non-renewable energy corporations have deep pockets and will do anything they can to limit competition; politicians, big legal firms, lobbyists all fit the bill.

The fact that there are curtains up around the site is reminiscent of the beginnings of construction.

These policies are a prime example of what makes Ohio a regressive vs progressive state. The failing economy, cronyism, corruption, continued support of fossil industries and lack of investment in clean future technologies is what sets it apart from so many of its counterparts. California, Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts and a host of other much more progressive states would have jumped on the opportunity; their economies reflect their progressive business development policies and strategies. California, for example, has been using wind turbine technology in its deserts and mountains since the 70's. You can't miss them driving on I-10 from LA to Palm Springs or I-5 over the Santa Monica Mountains. This MAGA mentality is based upon ancient, conventional technologies that have limited futures and highlight what is wrong with the state's government.

It still could be restored to it's original appearance. It would appear that the original cornice had multiple layered features. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Wasn't IM Pei a master architect on the Erieview project? That, in and of itself should qualify it as an historic district. The Ohio Bell building has been one of my favorite more recent additions to the CBD. In particular, I love the way it and North Coast Tower, step down in height from the other towers, as you approach the Shoreway. They provide an interesting visual contrast as you look up the bluff.

I know that at one time, Republic Steel was a major flats manufacturer and employer. I'm not sure of when they were acquired, but I seem to remember that cheap steel from Asia really accelerated their decline and it may have been around 1980-1985.

I think the reason the poverty number has been so recalcitrant has been due to the loss of relatively high-paying, low-skilled manufacturing jobs and an inability to replace them with those that provide a living wage.

The need to offer 6 months of free rent as an inducement to gain new tenants is not a good indicator for the Beacon. Then again, one must assume that the Lumen is peeling away tenants at the top of the CBD rental market. Hopefully the party was to celebrate a move forward on the NuCLEus project.

I remember that area well. In 2007, there was a Valentine's Day ice storm. I was heading towards the Lincoln Tunnel approach, spun out on a patch of black ice and almost totaled my car.

I think I'll go with one of your original three renderings instead, lol.

...and how cool were the streetcars?

Excellent! Many buildings in Miami have convenience stores, but they are very, very expensive. I guess they need to be to cover the cost of rent. While very convenient, everything is 2-3x the cost of the same items in a grocery store. It's nice to just casually run downstairs for an item or two vs getting dressed and hopping in the car for a quick jaunt to the grocery store.

^ I knew this was coming when the Detroit casinos were sold and so many of the Jack casino executives jumped ship to move over to Bedrock. I think their re-affiliation with Caesers is a positive to encourage visitation by non-local, Total Rewards customers.

I'm just so disgusted with this random board's decision to squelch this project after years and years of time and money invested to bring it through so many regulatory hurdles.

300 N, while not as dramatic as the other two, is my favorite of the three.

It was intended to be rhetorical. The real question is, are any of the energy corporations pressuring Columbus to approve this project?

Is Eaton Corporation supporting this project? https://trib.al/kC4zpeh

So glad to have you back in the fold! We've missed visualizing your massings.

^ These are downtown MIA rents too! Apartment rentals must be hot ticket in the area.

Except for Midtown, parts of Chelsea and Lower Manhattan, most of NYC Streets, East and West, are 3-4 story townhomes. The Avenues are a different story. Some, once single family homes, have been converted, but the Village, Eastside, Westside, Harlem, Yorkville, Gramercy Park, Washington Square, etc., etc. are full of them.

I really like the second tallest idea!

Looks like Manhattan West in NYC? Part of Hudson Yards development?