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This system really is the factor in why sprawl is so bad. It already happened because cities crapped out in the 70s, but even the fact that they've made incredible gains since then no one wants to live there because the schools are crappy. And then you have a "chicken or the egg" cycle. No money to fund schools because the middle class population has moved out because the schools got bad because there isnt money to fund them since the middle class.... heh

http://zaceman.com/LJ/6-23-04/ferry2.jpg"> well good, i was hoping this lakefront area would be developed. Theres just a surface lot and a underused warehouse just sitting there. I hope more than a park comes of this since theres so much land. Arent condos planned for this? They should build some 30+ story condos right behind the browns stadium. That would be awesome.

Downtown Lazarus store sees last shoppers, shuts doors 8/15/2004, 12:07 a.m. ET The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sales manager Janet Faime said she could have said something monumental when she officially announced that the Downtown Lazarus-Macy's store had closed for good. Instead, she kept it simple. "Good evening, Lazarus shoppers," she said into the store intercom Saturday. "It is now 5 p.m., and this Downtown location is closed. Thanks for your support." Then, she began locking the entrances of the six-story emporium built in 1909 to replace the original store from 1851. Hours before, when the store opened at 10 a.m., customers lined up outside. Some took pictures. Some did what people have done in the store for the past 153 years — they shopped. Linda Jones, of Upper Arlington, looked for rugs, fixtures and even mannequins to decorate an antique shop she's opening in Sunbury. Lori Cox, who works for Muirfield Village Golf Club and the Memorial Tournament, bought wooden display cases she'll use for trophies and awards. Clyde and Toni Berry were among the first inside. They said their family's history is tied to the store. Toni Berry's grandmother was an elevator operator, her father worked there part time during college, and she worked at the Downtown store in the 1970s. Clyde Berry said the couple sacrificed their cool to be there. "Our kids think we're corny, but it's OK," he said. "I'll be corny today." Only 50 employees stayed for the final day. A similar number transferred to other stores since Federated Department Stores, the parent of Lazarus-Macy's, announced the store would close a year ago. Bobbie Reeves, at 42 years the longest-serving Downtown employee, is headed to Kingsdale. On the store's last day she perched behind a display case and chatted with customers. "I'm playing the Wal-Mart greeter," she said. It was an ironic choice of words at a time when analysts say discounters like Target and Wal-Mart are one reason many downtown department stores across the country have shut their doors forever. Thats so depressing. At least the news reported on it as a rip on Target and Wal-Mart, but still. Hopefully something else will come along?

thats quite impressive

I've never described the airport as "ugly" or "futuristic" or "nice". "functional" always comes to mind, and its connected to the rapid. lol

^ which is why every now and then when you go downtown you notice buildings you never seen before

haha of course they would "question the need" for these, they're risking losing residents in their own little enclaves. Anything that the city builds to piss off the suburbs is fine in my book. but seriously though a non-stop trip to Tokyo?? that would be awesome.

E4th is going to be amazing. its already lively even without a street lol

Yea i was gonna say "Big Mac" reminded me of McDonalds... lol They should add another set of arches and make them steeper...

oh and you can nickname them the golden arches?

http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/08/080504edwardsMis.htm heres why i think this issue will pass in ohio

<img src="http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/cleveland/images/CLEVELAND-HOPKINS-1.jpg"> New runway boosts capacity at Cleveland airport CLEVELAND (AP) — Aviation officials said a new runway will allow Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to handle about 40% more takeoffs and landings each year. The 9,000-foot runway, which opened Thursday morning with the arrival of a Continental Airlines 737-800 from Seattle, will boost capacity for yearly takeoffs and landings to 525,000 from 368,000, said Cleveland Port Control Director John Mok. The expansion also improves airport efficiency, which should reduce delays and could help entice new flights and new airlines. More at http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2004-08-05-cleveland-airport_x.htm

and that website is disturbing. i guess they never heard of free speech and equal rights. instead they sound like a bunch of soccer mom tipper gores touting vague buzzwords like "family" and "values".

Because its looked at as intolerant of people who are different. If someone is moving from another country or another culturally different city they may question whether or not they would feel accepted in Ohio. It might not be a defining reason, but it definately puts the state in a bad light. Esp when you live right across from Ontario which allows full gay marriage, and also has Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Its irritating to hear stuff like this though, it really would influence me if i wanted to live in the state or not. i really dont want to move, but when you have things like this happening, its very enticing to leave this place when you get a chance or when the opportunity comes and when you arrive in your new destination you can tell all the people you meet how backwards Ohio is. And perpetuate the stereotype. Maybe im blind, but i dont see, not even in the suburbs, people in cleveland trying to get this on the ballot. you ask most people and they'll give a few remarks about more important issues like education and the economy and to stop wasting time with this.

Make Cincinnati Weird...

REM "Cuyahoga" Let's put our heads together and start a new country up Our father's father's father tried erased the parts he didn't like Let's try to fill it in bank the quarry river swim We knee skinned it you and me we knee skinned that river red This is where we walked this is where we swam Take a picture here take a souvenir This land is the land of ours this river runs red over it We knee skinned it you and me, we knee-skinned that river red And we gathered up our friends, bank the quarry river, swim We knee-skinned it you and me, underneath the river bed This is where we walked, this is where we swam Take a picture here, take a souvenir Cuyahoga Cuyahoga, gone Let's put our heads together, start a new country up, Underneath the river bed we burned the river down. This is where they walked, swam, hunted, danced and sang, Take a picture here, take a souvenir Cuyahoga Cuyahoga, gone Rewrite the book and rule the pages, saving face, secured in faith Bury, burn the waste behind you This land is the land of ours, this river runs red over it We are not your allies, we can not defend This is where they walked, this is where they swam Take a picture here, take a souvenir Cuyahoga Cuyahoga, gone Cuyahoga Cuyahoga, gone hmmm im willing to say that ones about Cleveland haha

Hmm the Cleveland Plain Dealer had a story on it today, on the front page

http://www.euclidtransit.org/timelines/images/PublicArtMasterPlan.pdf some more details as far as public art

Yea i took one of the pinnacle the other day, its really coming along now. http://zaceman.com/LJ/7-29-04/red2.jpg">

http://zaceman.com/LJ/7-29-04/red1.jpg"> The swing bridge is awesome They should put one in place more north of the red one as well

National City and Key Bank have both been really expanding. All i keep hearing is about each other buying other banks out, just as long as one doesnt buy the other... heh heh

I saw the rendering and hmm as a CIA student im jealous haha yea yea i know we got a renovated car factory with an atrium, but still lol

lol i love the swing bridge and these photos are awesome i think you've outdone me with the obscure views haha and AT Tower reminds me of that North Korean hotel that was never finished

It looks like he went conservative or something, which he cannot do now this is a Gehry i wouldnt mind having http://www.guggenheim.org/exhibitions/past_exhibitions/gehry/images/projects/projects_images/nederland9_lg.jpg