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Any chance they will do a better job of integrating the MLK side to not look like the backside of the building? That stretch is designed too much as a thoroughfare, other than the few precious parking spots there. With that green space and new developments on the west side of Stokes, it would be great if they gave it some more street presence.

Very unfortunate they go the route of tearing down a building that was seemingly just built. When are these developers going to be held accountable for their negative impact on our environment. Was there really no other location in that area where the RH building could have gone? I have to guess there was nothing special about the Slyman's location, but the impact on the climate to make the parts for it, then the energy to actually build it, then the energy and removal and dumping of the ised materials, is an unbelievable waste of our precious resources. That is my rant for the day. Monday's have this way with me.

Are you implying a condo tower at an open lot at the southeast corner of 4th and Prospect, or am I hearing what I want to hear?

A drive by pic of the Library Lofts, with the Artisan looming in the background.

That Jeddah fountain looks really cool, but maybe Cleveland can up it one more. Can we move the Tower City dancing fountain to Lake Erie, but increase the scale of each arch to 75-100' high? Think about the visual impact of that on the lake front.

It's likely not going to happen, but I keep envisioning the Van Aken area being developed similar to downtown Bethesda, MD.

Am I understanding the article correctly, in that the 1939 Woodhill homes site will eventually be a later phase of this project?

If they're looking for a bold idea, how about a retractable roof over the mall, connecting it to the eventual greenspace along the riverfront. Would make the riverfront a 4 season experience.

I would say the townhouses need some window boxes and small trees to break up the monotony of the front facade. I love all the townhouses that were built 10-15 years ago that did this, as they have great privacy and character.

Not trying to get this thread locked, but Geiger's to me seems better suited for Flats East Bank or Hingetown, where there is more direct access to outdoor like activities.

More greenery for downtown! https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/05/somebody-planted-a-flower-garden-in-a-euclid-ave-sidewalk-hole.html

I don't have subscriber access to the article, but the title says enough for me to agree with Litt on this one. Voting ‘yes’ on a park referendum in Cleveland Heights could kill a $50 million development and set a bad precedent for Northeast Ohio - Commentary

It's probably not a cost feasible idea, but I have always wondered why some other larger grocers in the area, such as Dave's and Heinen's, can't create smaller, bodega style corner markets that have basic grocery goods, including fresh vegetables, meats, and cheeses. The current model seems only to have larger spaces with more stuff and large parking lots, eliminating the smaller grocer for each neighborhood. The bodega sized ones would help get rid of the food deserts and could be built into some of the smaller developments going into many neighborhoods. My thought about the larger grocer's taking this on is they would have the finances, distributors, and structures in place to accomplish it. Someone like Heinen's could even sell primarily their own goods, since they have branded many of their products that way.

To jump in on this conversation, I am less concerned about what kind of art the artist creates and more annoyed with the process of selecting the artist. This should have been an open call RFP, rather than a high brow arts organization selecting an artist, then an art critic (mediocre in my opinion) telling us we should be impressed because they are international in stature and sell works in the 7 figure range. I would have liked more involvement in the community, the selection of artist to include collaboration with a local artist or community organization, and also ensuring that only local companies/organizations would be hired for it's installation. Keep the money as local as possible! I see an awesome opportunity for the artist to employ local college students, like those from CCC, CIA, and CSU, to assist on its design and creation. From a design perspective, there are a lot of textures, patterns, colors, and forms with the landscape that surrounds this location, so something that is physically flat, in my opinion, will look off. I'd prefer an installation that took on more physical forms and included a light display that could vary over time.

As a frequent commuter through UC, I am really loving the density the Artisan provides, especially compared One University Circle. When driving down Chester you can no longer see the top of the building, which I am to assume is due to height and coming right up to the street. Looking forward to seeing the building progress further and the rest of the development come together!

From what I've heard from my friends who've rented from Montlack, just about anyone would be better. I'm hopeful for someone who will provide the needed updates, without having to increase the rents too much.

I would say developers presentations of new construction being artists live/work spaces are always pipe dreams. Artists make very little money off their work, so can't afford high rents of new construction, rather they populate in industrial areas or areas with low rents, which is why Asiatown is now booming with artists. Maybe architecture/design firms can rent these huts, but that seems like a stretch too.

Indianapolis is starting a BRT, similar to the Euclid Ave BRT completed in Cleveland, which is also referenced in the article as a successful approach to spurring development. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/indianapolis-looks-mass-transit-project-spur-development-low-income-ar-rcna14933

The Bulkley building makes a lot of sense for a conversion, but it's not the tall glassy twin to the Lumen some here on UO would prefer. If my opinion mattered to PHSF, I'd tell them to buy the building on the northeast corner of 13th and Euclid and build a 30 story Lumen 2.0. This would be a perfect compliment to Act I in terms of location. The adjacent parking lot just north on 13th could be built up with a garage similar in scale to the Lumen. The building could shorter in height and incorporate the lot by the Union Club too. I'm not sure how parking would work for the Chester/13 site if shared with the garage. Most shows are during evening/weekend times when residents would also be home. I'd assume apartments would be built above parking? The sites south of Prospect seem more integrated into areas not directly associated with PHS, countering what I'm assuming is the Foundations goal of putting more people on the street outside their theaters.

Is this the building that the motorcycle company was going to move to pre-pandemic?

What will the siding be? If a solid stone like limestone or sandstone, that would be nice nod to the original Italian immigrants to the neighborhood who did much of the neighboring stonework in Lake View and CH/SH/UC. To me, that could sell this design to the neighborhood much better just using some flat metal panel or other composite material. If you walk down 126, 124, Coltman and others, you will see more contemporary design homes, but nothing this contemporary currently exists (from the top of my head) on Mayfield.

Is this the one you are speaking of? https://www.clevelandrestoration.org/our-programs/historic-properties-program-2/dall-houses

As someone who lives within walking distance of the square, I would say that currently it provides just about everything it needs to have to provide for the community. There's a drug store, grocery store, restaurants, and other stores/boutiques. As has been stated before, most stores are filled, and when one leaves (Yours Truly for example), others soon fill in the gaps. I feel what the square needs is a visual refresh. Walking and driving through it is a pain. Lights and stop signs are not designed with pedestrians in mind. When there's events in the center, there is no crosswalk or person assigned to direct traffic. The first thing they should do is remove the parking that wraps the square. This is visual clutter and makes it difficult for both passing cars and pedestrians to see the entire space. A parking garage where the Dave's parking makes most sense, especially if additional storefronts or apartments were facing Drexmore. Plus, the facade of the buildings on the square could use some TLC and a slight refresh. When Coral (?) first started managing the property some 20 years ago, the area had a nice vibe to it. The stores on Van Aken I do not believe are technically within the square, but are just outside of it. While I'm not sure there's enough room, this makes sense for something like a smaller Target or other mini-department store. It's connection to public transportation is unlike just about anywhere in the city, other than downtown. The store could be 2-3 stories in height, topped with either apartments or offices. There's a fair amount of height in neighboring buildings, so this could be 5-8 floors and not look out of place. An additional parking garage could be connected on the backside, filling in the lot there. I have to believe the money allocated by the city will create an equal impact to other programs that have jumpstarted communities, such as what is going on in Glenville. I'm looking forward to seeing how the neighborhood evolves the next few years.

From a design perspective, I keep envision one that is similar to Signet's Foundry Lofts in Midtown. I'm guessing the gabled roofs in Silverhill's was to mimic warehouse buildings, but they missed big time on materials and it's connection to industry and shipping. Some simple height changes and more of a brick patterning might do it for me. And if they added an old Hulett (with colored uplighting) in the courtyard as a sort of monument to Cleveland shipping history, that could better link the building's design to the area.

How about carve a half dozen small canals, to make our own version of Venice? Or even just one like in Scottsdale?