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  1. RTA Seeks Artists for Euclid Corridor Project Tuesday September 14, 3:34 pm ET Four works will be commissioned CLEVELAND, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) seek to commission four artists for independent artwork along Euclid Avenue, as part of the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project (ECTP) public art initiative. This Call for Entries is open to all artists, architects, designers and students. RTA employees, and Euclid Corridor design team artists and consultants, are ineligible to apply. Submissions must be postmarked by 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Four artists or design professionals will be selected to develop their proposal from conceptualization and design to fabrication and installation of independent artwork. Four awards will be considered for these projects: - Playhouse Square Project, $200,000 - East 55th St. Bridge Project, $300,000 - University Circle Medians, $250,000 - East Cleveland Public Space Improvement, $150,000 These sound like some really interesting places for public art. esp E 55th (is it referring to the train bridge?). Btw does anyone know whats going on near Chester Ave and E 55th? It looks like they're decontaminating the soil, is something being built there on that open lot??
  2. Just as Cleveland begins interviewing potential operators for a ferry across Lake Erie to Canada, another Great Lakes ferry service has docked its ship indefinitely. Less than three months in operation, the ballyhooed Rochester-to-Toronto ferry halted service this week. Major debt, extensive red tape, high fuel costs, government fees and delays in permission to carry lucrative freight trucks sunk the venture, according to a statement from Canadian American Transportation Systems. Despite that ferry's troubles, proponents of a trans-Erie ferry from Cleveland to Port Stanley, Ontario, remain undeterred. "We know what the costs are and what the market is," said Gary Failor, executive director of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. The port authority hopes to finish interviews with seven interested ferry operators by the end of the month and launch the service in April 2006. A port-commissioned study considered potential obstacles and concluded that the ferry could make money, Failor said. Unlike in Rochester, where the state of New York subsidized the ferry, the operator would assume all financial risk. That, Failor said, will dissuade any operators who don't have either the experience or finances to make the venture successful. Cleveland's plans also include a more "practical vessel," as opposed to the high-speed Rochester ferry, which had movie theaters and duty-free shops, Failor said. And truck traffic is greater around Lake Erie than Lake Ontario, he said. Commercial truckers will find the ferry attractive because it will save them travel time as well as offering on-board customs checks, Failor said. The Rochester-Toronto service hopes to return to business as early as next spring. In the meantime, there's an example of a successful ferry operation to the west. A ferry linking Milwaukee to Muskegon, Mich., for example, also began operating in June. The operator has canceled some trips because of rough weather, but passenger interest has been higher than anticipated. On Friday, the local port authority board voted to extend a contract for Theis Marine Consulting by six months. Stuart Theis, who has worked on the ferry project for the past 18 months, will now focus on negotiating with operators. While plans are moving ahead, some major issues remain. The Canadian government, for example, plans to transfer ownership of the port at Port Stanley to a private company, which could complicate negotiations. And the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority needs money to build a ferry terminal on Dock 28 and has its hopes set on winning federal grants. To read the port's ferry feasibility study, go to www.portofcleveland.com. "ballyhooed"??
  3. yea its understandable, but im just saying if the actual tower doesnt get built (look at the economy, and specifically ohio's) then it will be a dissappointment.
  4. hmm yea i thought they stopped building boxes back in the 80s... Plus it looks wider than it is tall, i pray that phase two comes about or Cincy is left with a boring glass box and a "shoulda coulda woulda" story... As far as Cleveland heh well its missing the Progressive Life Tower and Ameritrust Center oh and all that shit the Ratners were going to build... but the skyline is still better than most cities in the US. The only thing id say is that it needs more supertalls around the square and perhaps some taller buildings on lower euclid and the WD.
  5. zaceman replied to zaceman's post in a topic in Ohio Politics
    nope and according to 365gay.com http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/09/090804ohioBan.htm They arent getting enough signatures to put it on the ballot. I wonder what would have happened if we treated racial integration this way...
  6. Sprucing up suburban downtowns Competition for dollars, pride sends cities to drawing boards Tuesday, September 07, 2004 Thomas Ott Plain Dealer Reporter Article Removed Im mixed on whether or not this is a good thing. It really could mean the death of the suburbs. To me that seems interesting that these suburbs want to be become more "neighborhood-ish" which sounds like a more universal effort to stop the sprawl. I think the fact that Cleveland "came back" people got a taste of what its like outside of the Parmas and Strongsvilles and therefore want their own cities to become more of a sense of place rather than a big box wal mart. I see it with my family, who live in the same suburb on the same Col-de-sac in North Royalton. One trip to Coventry and whats the first thing i hear? "Why dont we have something like this???".
  7. zaceman replied to a post in a topic in Completed Projects
    oh wow, its starting to rise above everything else did district park start yet?
  8. zaceman posted a post in a topic in Completed Projects
    Keeping Hudson in quaint character 190,000-square-foot development aimed to fit in Saturday, September 04, 2004 Janet H. Cho Plain Dealer Reporter You can call First & Main the first mixed-used lifestyle center in Northeast Ohio. You can argue about whether the 190,000-square-foot development will transform historic downtown Hudson into a chic shopping and dining destination or a traffic nightmare. But whatever you do, don't call the $50 million project another Legacy Village, the upscale shopping center that opened in Lyndhurst last year. "The thought behind this is very, very different from the thought behind Legacy Village. That's a stand-alone shopping center. We want this to be a part of downtown Hudson," said Tom Murdough, chairman of the Hudson Village Development Co., and a 31-year resident of Hudson. The development company is a partnership of Tom and Joy Murdough and Fairmount Properties Inc. of Cleveland. "Our goal was to retain the charm of this community and to make sure it was as seamless an extension of the downtown as could possibly be done," Murdough said, escorting a visitor around the historic downtown. "Five years from now, people won't be able to tell the old from the new." READ MORE AT: cleveland.com Well i have to say, this really sounds like a positive thing happening in a suburb. I still dont get it though. I mean is every suburb going to make its own manufactured downtown? most have village greens or "public squares" anyway. Hell the stuff they mentioned this development will have is exactly what cleveland, and its inner ring has. small shops, pedestrian friendly, downtown, mixed use. heh
  9. this is a really lovely bridge definately has a landmark quality to it. thumbs up to toledo on this one
  10. i dunno, i need a better rendering to judge it still. lol as of now id still take the detroit-superior over it
  11. Underground Railroad preservationists struggle as new museum 8/22/2004, 3:53 p.m. ET The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A state organization that works to restore and preserve sites along the Underground Railroad says it's struggling for funds, in part because of the new museum devoted to the secret network that helped slaves escape north to freedom. More than 400 sites are in danger of disappearing because the Ohio Underground Railroad Association has had to rely on funds from charity dinners and small donations, including from schoolchildren, said Connie Quarles, an association regional coordinator. "There is money, but it's really hard to find," Quarles said. "Meanwhile, we lose a lot of sites." The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, which is officially dedicated Monday, got about 40 percent of its funding from local, state and federal government contributions. Fund-raising efforts brought in donations from companies and individuals, including celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey. The center is expected to generate $40 million a year in income and tourism-related revenues. Beverly Gray, coordinator for the southern region of the Ohio Underground Railroad Association, said groups like hers can't look to the government for help. "Believe me, if there was money, we would've gotten it by now," she said. "We have no beef with what the Freedom Center is doing, but we wish we had money, too." Spencer Crew, executive director of the Freedom Center, said it wasn't intended to shift interest and support from programs that work to restore and preserve homes and other hideouts along the Underground Railroad. "While we can offer history, we'll encourage people to see the Underground Railroad sites," he said. The Ohio Underground Railroad Association's all-volunteer team has identified more than 600 sites in the state and works to document the connection of each to the slaves who fled to freedom. At least one site expects to gain visibility through the Freedom Center. The Rankin House sits on a hill, close to the Ohio River, overlooking the village of Ripley. A light in its upstairs window, lit by the Rev. John Rankin, guided slaves safely to his home, where they hid in the cellar or secret alcoves. Winfrey visited in October to film a documentary about the village's and Rankin's role in the anti-slavery movement for Freedom Center visitors. Preservationists said they hope the film inspires people to see the home in person. Saving sites like the Rankin House is more important than paying for another museum, said Leslie Blankenship of the Ohio Underground Railroad Association. "You go to the Rankin House and look into Kentucky over the Ohio River, and tell me that's not better," she said. "There's a spell that's woven there that you can't get in a museum." What is the state thinking?? its going to grant money to the museum even though it can keep up its other underground railroad sites?? Something just sounds shady here.
  12. ^ yea i saw that rendering in the paper. however it isnt final, i heard they want "more" with those towers. i havent heard about the TOD at mayfield, but that definately sounds interesting
  13. Heres the full article in the PD today http://clevessf.live.advance.net/news/more/graphics/08case20.gif [b]University investing in workers, city[/b] Purchases or renovations must be in Cleveland Friday, August 20, 2004 Jennifer Gonz?z Plain Dealer Reporter Case Western Reserve University is bankrolling a program that will encourage its employees to purchase homes in the city of Cleveland. Case will provide full-time, regular university employees up to $15,000 toward the purchase of a home near its University Circle campus and up to $10,000 toward the purchase of a home anywhere in the city... www.cleveland.com
  14. Cool Cleveland Interview: Terri Hamilton Brown A University Circle resident, Terri Hamilton Brown is president of University Circle Inc., a nonprofit organization that manages development, police protection and parking. It also banks land for future development within the one-square mile that houses Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western Reserve University and Severance Hall. University Circle, Inc. has recently completed the Wade Oval renovations in just one year, and now is hosting a series of free events called Third Thursdays, featuring music, food and area vendors. This week, Third Thursdays takes place on Thu 8/19, featuring Doug Wood on progressive acoustic guitar from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, and Anne E. DeChant, playing folk, rock and jazz on the new Kulas Stage from 5-7PM. For more information, see http://www.universitycircle.org You've lived in this neighborhood for about 5 years. How has life changed in the University Circle area over the time you’ve been living here? Lots of development. And it actually feels like there’s a little more to do, that there are more people coming out. We’ve added a few new restaurants on Euclid, so there are more people out and about. What hasn’t changed? There's been a few things, like at 105th Street, there could be more development. There are non-profits around here that are our partners; Famicos Foundation [a nonprofit community housing development] is working on development, but that’s happening slowly. The surrounding neighborhoods have not picked up the pace as it has in the Circle. So we’ve started convening a meeting of the surrounding non-profits, and we’ll be working on some joint projects with them. Is this the collaborative project you're working on for Peter Lewis that we've been hearing about? Very separate. We started working on this before; Peter Lewis' involves the institutions within the Circle. But I’m talking about working with our neighbors in the surrounding community; I got that from my other jobs, that the relationships will help us build bridges and to partner with the other communities. What can you tell us about the planned collaboration between Case and the rest of University Circle that you'll propose for funding to Peter Lewis? That we’re working together; we’ve not been talking about it publicly, but some wonderful ideas are coming forth. What is the potential for University Circle? Unlimited. Our vision is to be the premiere urban district. In Cleveland? No, it's unlimited. In the world? You got it. We’re making investments, and executing plans to revitalize the Circle. I dont know why, but i still feel skeptical of the concept of U Circle being a national destination in and of itself. But with the way things are going and all. (about $1 billion in projects) I really hope those two new apartment buildings they're planning to build will be something interesting. like this http://www.ptutt.de/architectour/architecpics/gehry/GEHRY-DDORF-02.JPG even if its a Gehry overdose lol just something distinctive. And also they need to have an ice skating rink on Wade Lagoon damnit
  15. Yea Cleveland's really tall towers on public square are a bit goofy. They're part of the "boom boom 80s/90s" era, if everything proposed got built then the skyline would have probably rivaled Chicago (-gasp- dont ever tell a chiagoan that lol) But yea Cincinnati could use a few 700+ buildings and even an 800ft one. But 1000? that would be a RenCen all over again heh no matter where you put it. btw why would someone put it on the edge of a downtown? that wouldnt look right unless it was the same height as the current tallest.
  16. Case to Reward Employees Who Buy in City Edward Hundert, president of Case Western Reserve University, announced today that the university will reward its employees who buy homes in the University Circle area and the rest of Cleveland. Employees will get $15,000 if they buy in Wards 6, 7, 8 and 9, and $10,000 anywhere else in Cleveland. Employees who already live in the city can get $1,000 for renovations. The announcement was made in conjunction with the groundbreaking for Heritage Lane, a development of new townhouses and renovated homes on E. 105th St.
  17. zaceman replied to a post in a topic in Completed Projects
    http://www.pinnacle701.com/images/pool_exercise_garage_800.jpg"> I love the rooftop gardens and pool thing.
  18. oh yes, however people on there are either way too dramatic or way too cynical about the city
  19. they rise so nicely above the bridge. umm but how did you get that 2nd last shot?
  20. hey it doesnt look half bad at 950ft We should add a big tiara thing to BP Tower just to hold the #3 spot lol :wink:
  21. Townhouse project will bring Japanese flair to Ohio City Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Corwin A. Thomas www.PlainDealer.com Reporter For decades Michael Chesler either lived in or traveled to Tokyo. Now the first-time residential developer plans to bring some of Tokyo to Cleveland through a townhouse project in Ohio City. Chesler, founder of the Chesler Group, Cleveland, which restores and converts older buildings into office space, expects to break ground next March. The $5 million project, which is being called the Dexter, will be situated between West 28th Street and Dexter Place and bordered on the south by Franklin Avenue. There will be 10 to 14 townhouses of 1,500 square feet to 3,500 square feet with prices ranging from mid-$200,000 to high-$400,000. Chesler said four units have been sold. For more information, click the above link.
  22. ^ is that last one an actual rendering for the high speed "cleveland hub" thing? I have to agree that we dont ride trains because we dont have them. But ill tell you, when indians games, christmas shopping, or any other special event comes my family (average ohioans) will drive 5 miles to the park'n'ride rapid station and take the train into the city.
  23. ^ well thats a good point. Theres cities dying to have a light rail added to their downtown. And what happens to ours? The head of the RTA makes fun of it. Im hoping it plays a part in developing the lakefront though.
  24. zaceman posted a post in a topic in Ohio Politics
    Wording Approved For Ohio Anti-Gay Amendment by John McCarthy The Associated Press Posted: August 17, 2004 5:01 pm ET (Columbus, Ohio) Backers of a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriages in Ohio still don't know if it will be on the Nov. 2 ballot, but their proposed language for the issue was approved Tuesday. The Ohio Ballot Board unanimously approved the language proposed by the Cincinnati-based group Citizens for Community Values. The language says that if the issue passes, the state will recognize only unions between one man and one woman as marriage. Ohio's county boards of elections still must certify more than 390,000 signatures submitted by backers to get the issue on the ballot. They'll need almost 320,000 of those to be valid signatures of certified voters. The deadline for certification is Aug. 27. If the petitioners fall short, they will have 10 days after that to gather additional signatures. ... http://www.ap.org/ Yay lets vote on minority issues! I cant wait. Could you imagine if the public got to vote on civil rights back in the 1960s? That would have been interesting heh