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With that response, Dan Gilbert is now officially a Clevelander. He's all in.

In a related article, http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/07/james_corner_and_field_operati.html#incart_mce

Cuyahoga County commissioners consider selling Ameritrust complex at a multimillion-dollar loss Published: Sunday, July 04, 2010, 6:00 AM Updated: Sunday, July 04, 2010, 9:18 AM Laura Johnston, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cuyahoga County taxpayers could take a nearly $18 million hit as commissioners resurrect efforts to sell the long-vacant Ameritrust complex in downtown Cleveland. Commissioners are considering new staff-recommended asking prices ranging from $22.5 million to $28 million for the century-old rotunda, 28-story tower and surrounding buildings at the southeast corner of East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue. more--->>>>http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/index.ssf/2010/07/cuyahoga_county_commissioners_consider_selling_ameritrust_complex_at_a_multi-million-dollar_loss.html

Cool vid on Cavs homepage. Check it out. http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/morethanaplayer_splash_100630.html

Awsome post! thnx

Mayor Frank Jackson names power brokers to city spaces panel Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 9:21 PM Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer Commission members include Cavs owner and casino developer Dan Gilbert; developer Albert Ratner, co-chairman of Forest City Enterprises; Ronn Richard, president and chief executive officer of the Cleveland Foundation; and Jennifer Coleman, an architect who serves as chairwoman of the city's Design Review Committee and vice chairwoman of the Landmarks Commission. http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/06/mayor_frank_jackson_names_powe.html Why not someone from ParkWorks or better yet from UO, 'bout time we get some r-e-s-p-e-c-t

If this is it, I actually love it. Remember this is the museum of contemporary art. I would not be unhappy if this is close to the final design. Build it.

This will become one of my favorite projects when all is said and done. And btw great work McCleveland, that's what I love about this forum people who do good work. Great things are happening on this corner again with this project and also the recent sale of the Huntington Bldg. Hopefully the new owners will not delay in bringing that structure back to form. Of course we still have the Breuer and the rotunda. Maybe the county is still in the running to consolidate their offices there. They really need to be convinced to make the move. Enough with the floorplate excuse, adapt like the rest of us do. Or hopefully K&D is still in play. I really liked their proposal. Also how about cleaning the Breuer and the rotunda, wouldn't a prospective tenant be more interested in that corner if you could show them what it could look like. Its all about curb appeal.

The next "Major League" movie is happening live this summer at Progressive Field, just set up the camera and leave. It's a laugh a minute!

That might be part of the 14th Street improvements. There is more about it in the Playhouse Square thread.

^"If I had a rocket launcher" ...a classic

Didn't know where else to put this, but this was in the employment section from craigslist.com. The posting is pretty long, so I wont post the whole thing. But where is this? Or is it new? Grocery Store Manager - Upscale Location (Cleveland) http://cleveland.craigslist.org/ret/1761205166.html From the posting: At Simply Food, we empower our Team Members and Team Leaders to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Simply Food, and have programs to bring those new leaders into the company. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.

So the choice of materials is not the best, but I am not going to lose any sleep over it. I think that once it is completed and everything is filled in it will be fine. I am just happy about the amount of foot traffic that will increase in that area. On the other hand the one thing I do take away from these pics and from other pics from around the city is the amount of rusted and weed infested chain link fence that we seem to have a monopoly on. Every where you turn there is fence that has not been maintained in 40 years. That's what should upset us in these photos.

Here is a crazy idea, how about one in the flats and at NCH. I wonder if some of the stuffed shirts at the RH are getting annoyed with the sk8ers. Just a thought.

There was an article about the closing of the Reserve Square market last week in peedee. I can't believe no one posted it yet. Just search the peedee. I am 0n my cell right now and its not cooperating

hmm..not working

Congregational church at 96th and euclid looks like a total loss from fire overnight.

...um sorry 'bout that. I just wanted to know if you wanted some fries with that shake :-D

Nice! I am very happy with this selection. I was a big fan of the original work they did.

^yeah but it would be cool if someone on here got the gig, we need someone on the inside

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From the above pd article Gilbert says: "IF the site behind Tower City is chosen". Wait, wut? What you mean IF white man. Are we in for another drama filled project?

Nothing really new in this... West 76th Street pedestrian tunnels to Edgewater Park to be renovated By Karen Farkas, The Plain Dealer February 14, 2010, 1:00AM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tom Beecher was walking to his West 80th Street home after his first day on a new job when he was struck by a westbound freight train while crossing the West 76th Street railroad tracks. The 30-year-old man's skull was fractured and his right leg severed below the knee, according to a story in The Plain Dealer on March 10, 1909. read on >>> http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/west_76th_street_pedestrian_tu.html

I love how they point out in the article what a great view they will have of downtown. Like that makes everything ok. And as DocBroc pointed out the view they have now is much better. And as far as the rendering...puke