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Actually, the "logical" spot WOULD be Settler's Landing because that's where the Ohio and Erie Canal actually began. But it doesn't matter. If the towpath trail comes to Settler's Landing, you can just ride 1/4 mile to the Center Street swing bridge, cross it and go down Center Street to River Road and cross the new bridge to Wendy Park. There will be different paths that split off and cover the area. There doesn't have to be "one path". Semantics! We both agree that Settlers Landing should not be a northern dead end, so to speak.

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Good point, as the most freedom will not always (or ever?) afford one the most opportunity. But I wouldn't say it's meaningless.

Great experience shopping at Dredgers Union. Very impressive, the place has a cool vibe and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. This place is going to do very well folks.

Settlers landing is in the Flats somewhere, so it is coming north....someday....but to me and many others, the logical end point would be crossing Wendy Park to a renovated coast guard station with bike shop, museum, cafes, etc.

Agree. Just like the lists for "most livable cities" and the like, the criteria used are going to be subjective to an extent.

Curving bridges supported by cables exist in Europe, and Rosales designed a curving, $4.5 million pedestrian bridge over the Reedy River in Greenville, S.C. The span became so much of an attraction that it spurred $100 million in residential and office development in a blighted part of town. Funny, at Wendy Park this weekend I just overheard two "real estate" types saying that the ped bridge would open the floodgates to positive development in the Flats. Oh, also heard that the powers that be are "hell bent" on having the Towpath Trail end at Settlers Landing and not at the coast guard. Sorry I couldn't eavesdrop well enough to say why. p.s. [warning] some of the .bomb comments are excruciatingly bad

Awesome pics!!!

No, ha ha..but there's no way I'm typing "Boehner" and "weiner" into google images while I'm at work. Your friend in D.C., Dick Army

My parents fled NJ, very reluctantly, in the late 80's because the taxes and cost of living were utterly outrageous. Ohio is nowhere near as bad imho....not sure if that's the type of thing that Cle17 is referring to though.

And you lost me... Ha ha....Indiana....beacon of hope!

Interesting subject. The criteria is fairly subjective, check it out. Like I mostly support the indoor "draconian smoking bans" for Ohio, but whatever. Land of the Free? New York and California come out at the bottom of individual freedoms study By Mark Duell Last updated at 6:51 PM on 15th June 2011 It might be the ‘Land of the Free’, but some states certainly aren’t living up to the words of America’s national anthem. New York, New Jersey and California are the least free in the U.S., based on an index of public policies affecting your individual freedoms. The rankings are based economic, social and personal freedoms of Americans - and include measures such as taxes, government spending and regulations. But New Hampshire, South Dakota and Indiana are the most free states in the U.S., according to Virginia think tank the Mercatus Center. New York is by far the least free state and has had ‘the most interstate emigration of any state over the last decade’, the 'Freedom in the 50 States' report said. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2003910/New-York-New-Jersey-California-come-individual-freedoms-study.html#ixzz1PY6lPYBZ Ohio Analysis Ohio performs poorly in nearly every conceptual area. Spending and taxation are higher than average, with administration, education, and social-service spending especially high as a percentage of personal income. On the plus side, government debt is below average. Ohio, like three other states, does not allow private workers’ compensation insurers. However,unlike North Dakota and Wyoming, it does allow employer self-insurance for workers’-compensation. The state’s occupational-licensing regime and level of health-insurance coverage mandates are decent. Ohio has improved its eminent-domain regime, but further reform is warranted. Its liability systemis only average. On the other hand, Ohio’s asset forfeiture laws are quite good, with the state more than a standard deviation better than average. It could improve even further, though, by shifting the burden of proof to the government. Gun-control laws are relatively poor, though not extreme as in the case of states like Illinois or California. In fact, Ohio allows open carry without permit. The state authorizes sobriety checkpoints but does not mandate motorcycle helmets. Marijuana laws are liberal overall, but cultivation and sale sentencing could be reformed. Most gambling is illegal. Homeschooling regulations are unreasonable, including teacher licensure and mandatory state approval of homeschool curricula. However, private-school regulations are lighter. Draconian smoking bans are in place and cigarette taxes are above average. Beer and wine taxes are reasonably good but the spirits tax is fairly high. Policy Recommendations (1) Aggressively reduce taxes, especially given that tax revenue as a percentage of personal income is almost a whole standard deviation higher than the average. We find that Ohio spends much more than the national average on financial administration (mostly at the state level) and on judicial, legal, and “other governmental” administration (mostly at the local level); thus, we particularly recommend cuts to these areas. (2) Continue reforming eminent-domain laws. (3) Look at Indiana as a model Rust Belt state and reform Ohio’s regulatory system in line with that model. For instance, consider rolling back occupational licensing and allowing competition in the utilities. Here is the study: http://mercatus.org/sites/all/modules/custom/mercatus_50_states/files/Freedom50States2011.pdf

My heart says residential artist colony/performance venue.

I think Saturday might have been the best day the neighborhood has seen in many many years. And to think there is still lots of opportunity for improvement!

The RTA garages are an eyesore for sure.

You're exactly right Jeff. So much potential there. I'm really disappointed with what's going on in Lakewood. I hope this trend of tearing down older buildings for cvs/fast food reverses itself in a hurry.

Outdoor hockey is a huge draw. Looking forward to this!!

Hey Hts, don't you think that after the success of E. 4th, that retail wouldn't logically spill out along lower Prospect?

Litt hits the nail right on the head.

Ha ha...could you imagine that Kasich press conference!

A building that will house 15,000???

And to follow up some very good points made by WestBLVD.... SAT JUNE 18th Beach Cleanup at Wendy Park. 10am to 12pm. Everyone is welcome to help out. Bring gloves if you like, trash bags will be provided. Please spread the word. Thanks, Scott Sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation in celebration of International Surfing Day. "Our mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network" www.surfrider.org

Lighten up David Quolke! "Cleveland Teachers Union President David Quolke asked the school board to reject Near West's lease. He complained about putting the charter in rooms rewired for New Tech and predicted the school would divide the community."

Where are the surface lots? How are people supposed to park there with all those buildings in the way???

While I get the point you're making, I'm not so sure it's comparable. I mean, it's one thing to want to punch someone, as in a fist fight at school. But you point a gun at someone, and fire...you don't want to fight that guy, you want to kill that guy. I think the statistics show that even if you take away the gun crimes, there is just always going to be more** murderous violence in the U.S. than in Canada. ** a higher rate of