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anyone know what "presales have been swift" means? does that mean that people of signed non-binding letters of interest, or does that mean that some units have actually sold and people have put down a heafty deposit by the way, I hope that the new Downtown "Clean & Safe" program helps the The Avenue District sell better even faster

sounds like Stark needs to work out a deal with the Ashers before he can do anything Mayor Jackson needs to keep the 15 year 100% tax abatement program for condo buyers if this project (and the others being planned for Downtown) are to be successful

I'm guessing that Shaia designed the plans with townhomes on West 10th St because he wants them there. So I bet that the reason Shaia offered to modify the townhomes because he's bending over backwards trying to figure out a way to keep Wolstein happy in order to keep moving forward with Lighthouse Landing. Why else would he say such a thing?

Excellent article! By the way, I think it's funny that Nancy Lesic is complaining that a public subsidy may be needed. How many millions of public dollars will Wolstein's project use? I think Wolstein will get around $80 million of public funding ... and yet she bitches that Shaia may need some infrastructure dollars to provide extra parking. haha

Anyone know ... how's LeBron's ankle??

" ... Shaia has sent a counteroffer to the port authority with copies to city officials and to Wolstein's people. Instead of asking for more money for his property, Shaia offered to provide additional public parking for the Flats East Bank project while retaining development rights to his own property ... " Sounds like Shaia wants to cooperate. What happens if Wolstein does NOT want to cooperate? Can he still do a eminent domain and keep the property as a surface parking lot? :?

great news ... hopefully the City will broker a deal to allow BOTH the Wolstein and Shaia deals to happen !!!

let's hope that the next few years are a repeat of the mid-90s

very well said, clvlndr !!! also, well said KJP about the best of both world for BOTH the Wolstein and Shaia projects to happen !! also, on another note, I feel that if Wolstein tries to take Shaia's land, that it’s and obvious abuse of what eminent domain was meant to be used for in the first place ... whether the Shaia’s wish to keep a parking lot there or proceed with the Lighthouse Landing project, this land should remain with the Shaia’s since as they are the rightful owner. It’s plain wrong to me that our local government would consider taking an eminent domain action in this case.

Consider that Wolstein is a BIG contributer to Cimperman's coffins and since Cimperman has political ambitions beyond council, he's probably afraid to take a stand. I know this sounds cowardly, but it happens in politics too often. Also, Cimperman is already known for pandering to his biggest donors (Forest City, etc).

also, filmed in Mansfield, Ohio: Shawshank Redemption Tango & Cash

Speaking of Districts ... what about the Theater District? That area is vibrant during the day (Mon - Fri) ... but at night, people walk in to the shows then immediately leave afterwards. There is no restaurants/bars to hang out at after the shows start.

Where is the leadership in this town? Why can't a politician get the parties to the table and make a deal that's best for everyone ... I don't expect Cimperman to do anything, but I hope that Mayor Jackson can show that he's an actual leader and get BOTH the Shaia and Wolstein deals done !!! Cleveland needs to encourage development.

check out the Ohio State Reformatory in Masfield ... amazing !!

I enjoyed Ingenuity last year. By the way, on a related note, Cleveland needs to stop thinging that everything needs to go thru the preordinated "ambassadors" such as Suzie Frasier ... there should be room for everyone.

I think that, overall, law enforcement handled the "riot" decently

I agree ... really good link

This event would bring a lot of money into the state

Wolstein needs to cut a deal with the Shaia's so that Lighthouse Landing can be build nextdoor to Flats East Bank. Lighthouse Landing looks like a amazing urban project ... to be build at the NW corner of the Warehouse District on West 10th and Front Avenue. The word is that Wolstein wants to take Shaia's property (eminent domain) and keep it as a surface parking lot, while Shaia (the actual owner of the land) has detailed development plans that include providing parking spaces for Wolstein in a new garage. Apparently, Shaia has the full support of the Historic Warehouse District to develop Lighthouse Landings with extra parking for Wolstein, meanwhile Wolstein is looking for a "land grab" ... something smells funny!!