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I think we have enough land to build on without needing to create more. I agree with you in the sense that there is plenty of underutilized lakefront to build on. Here's why I disagree: 1. The Chicago example is less about "building upon" and more about re-establishing natural space that is accessible. 2. Much of our lakefront is not buildable (bad soil, air restrictions, port operations). 3. Much of our lakefront is inaccessible; access to the water is extremely limited, ie, you cannot "touch" it because of "armoring the coastline" through breakwalls . On the other hand, the Chicago plan brings you back into direct contact with the lake. We desperately need more of that. 4. Breakwalls are unsightly, naturalization is far more attractive and much more beneficial to the environment. 5. We have dredged sediment that has to go somewhere, so we might as well put it to the best possible use. A great deal of Fed funding is available. Dyke 14 for example is a great step forward. But if you look at how it completely fails to interact with the water, it's awful. We can (finally!) use modern techniques that recapture how a natural shoreline is supposed to look and function.

It's complicated. Ice at Edgewater actually collects sand into dunes on top of the ice. Then the ice melts and new sandbars form. The sandbars help prevent erosion...it's actually quite fascinating. I still maintain this Chicago-type plan could be established north of Burke. We need space for dredged sediment. If the top outer layer has the natural finishing touches that Northerly Island is getting, then it could be incredible. It would look and function so much better than the typical breakwall construction of the past.

Ha ha! But yeah, now I understand how people can get pretty eccentric watching boats/planes etc. I love how you can click on the type of plane or jet.

^ When I worked over at Erieview I got addicted to this site: http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KBKL

I'd like to punch Chicago right in its face out of jealousy. Here is another template we should be following up on asap. Northerly Island to Soon Become Lake Michigan Oasis Midwest | Friday, August 3, 2012 | Chris Bentley Northerly Island will soon begin to take shape as an oasis in Lake Michigan. Gazing at Chicago from the east, it’s impossible to ignore the city’s towering skyline. But the latest gem on the southwest shores of Lake Michigan won’t be made from glass and steel—it’s prairie grass and wetlands. Northerly Island, a 91-acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan just south of the Loop, was promised a visionary makeover from Studio Gang and landscape architects JJR in 2010. Now the Chicago Park District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are preparing to break ground this fall. http://blog.archpaper.com/wordpress/archives/43877

I really dig the park. The food trucks and music has made it quite a scene on Wednesdays. Whoever on here said programing was key for success is onto something.

Not true at all based on the many times I've been there. [edit: I'm sure you're confusing DU with CLE Clothing Co...again, I've experienced friendly service there as well. I think the owners got several complaints when they first opened]

I'm chalking this Dredgers news right up there with Phoenix W. 9th. It's a sad reality check.

Probably the most thorough photo essay of AP i've seen. Thanks!

Right. I keep hearing the term "low rise." What height is that, exactly? I'm really liking the Jackson rendering, maybe it can be useful with the taller buildings scaled down a bit. It should be a concern that as far as I can tell, Geis has zero experience in waterfront development.

The city looks well-loved; very taken care of. The landscaping is out of this world. Jealous in Cleaveland.

I think SD RB Ryan Matthews is going to have a breakout year. He averaged 4.9 yds/rush in a "bad" year for 2011.

The 2012 Lakewood Wing Crawl Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 11 Bars In Lakewood, Ohio http://www.pillarsoflakewood.org/wingcrawl/

Lakewood Car Kulture Show Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Madison Avenue http://www.lakewoodcarkultureshow.com/ check facebook for more up to date info

^ Carlos!

Considering the team is over a century old, and how absolutely terrible they've been in the past, this is a pretty monumental accomplishment.

I'm getting a mixed "futuristic-nostalgic" vibe from these pics. Loving it. Thanks for posting.

I like Volks and their iconic-but-shabby sign. I hope they can relocate nearby. If they really want to I'm sure they will stay in business. This restaurant will employ 80 people and the building will finally get the tlc it needs. We need that.

Interesting bit from the article: With roughly 140 seats, plus party rooms and meeting space, the downtown steakhouse will be larger than its suburban cousin. It will employ at least 80 people and eventually could be open for lunch, Friedlander said. "It seems to be that the biggest problem with downtown is that there is not one area that's been fully developed," said the restaurateur, who started his career washing dishes at his father's former downtown Cleveland eateries. "It seems like this is the first time that one area has really been developed with focus and branched out from.

More good press for Barroco... Lakewood's Barroco Grill named Ohio spot for must-try sandwich: Restaurant Row Published: Tuesday, August 07, 2012, 2:23 PM The Plain Dealer By Joe Crea, The Plain Dealer In its September issue, Food Network Magazine names the Chorizo Arepa sandwich at Lakewood's Barroco Grill the single must-try sandwich of Ohio. The Chorizo Arepa sandwich joins 49 other notables in the feature "50 Sandwiches, 50 States," available on newsstands today. For the magazine's annual survey of the best dishes across the country -- its editors have featured burgers and pizza in prior years -- Food Network Magazine's staff searched the United States for the most delicious sandwich in every state. read the rest http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2012/08/lakewoods_barroco_grill_named.html

WIsh I had more rich people problems. :-)

But Montauk has always seemed to have a snooty, non-welcoming aspect to it. I could definitely see them chasing the Rolling Stones out of town.

I definitely like the addition of grey, but lighter. I'd love to see them emulate (the other) OSU in that regard. Where they do use brown in the uniforms, I like Freethinks idea, but would like it even more if they went for an even darker, mocha type color. Oh, and keep the orange helmets of course!

Wow, I got a "Hipsters...even worse than MINORITIES" kinda vibe from that article. Interesting about the mention of trash. I've noticed that most people who leave trash are visitors who just aren't familiar with beach culture. ie, they often don't view leaving their garbage on the sand as wrong. It transcends social class or stereotypes. They just assume it's someone else's job to clean up, just as one behaves in a stadium or restaurant.

It's very cool to see progress, I especially like the balcony/deck they installed. Welcome to the forum!!