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Not sure how current this posting is but if you go to the projects section of Kaczmar Architects you will see renders for townhouses at Nautica. Also a reference to the Harbor Inn as a hotel...hmm https://www.kaczarch.com/residential-projects/#nautica-waterfront-district-mixeduse-development-cleveland-oh

Maybe some of you knew this but Severance Hall was the standby for the Russian embassy in the opening scenes of Air Force One.

So this permit is for the long shuttered University Inn. Looks like it will carry the Delta by Marriot flag. It will be interesting to see how this turns out. Glad for the renovation but I was hoping they would have just demoed and started over. Also I wonder what the status is of the dream hotel across the street. Its still on Dreams website as "coming" Record Details Project Description: Cleveland Midtown Delta Hotel - Envelope Restoration This is Phase 1 of the renovation of the existing hotel. This phase includes window replacement, repair and refinishing of the facade, and selective demolition. Zoning review completed under record B220006010. Owner: 3614 EUCLID HOLDING, LLC c/o Crimson Rock Capital 477 Madison Avenue 6th Floor New York NY 10022 More Details Related Contacts Christine Raymond Kaczmar architects incorporated 1468 W. 9th St. Suite 400 Cleveland, OH, 44113 Contact Phone 216-687-1555 E-mail: [email protected]

Bedrock adds architect David Adjaye to its Tower City, Cleveland riverfront team https://www.adjaye.com/ Adjaye, a Ghanaian-British architect with a global practice, has joined a group of consultants working on a multi-phase plan to revive the ailing downtown mall and create a mixed-use neighborhood on the east bank of the Cuyahoga River. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/bedrock-adds-architect-david-adjaye-its-tower-city-cleveland-riverfront-team

So we will have 2 One million sqft buildings going up at about the same time in each of our business distlricts. I'll take that.

Some nice video here. I need the SW tower in these shots ASAP

Toca Football is bringing soccer-training technology to NE Ohio TOCA Football has purchased Force Sports, which operates centers in Bedford Heights, Eastlake, Northfield, Rocky River and Westlake. https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2022/04/07/toca-football-bringing-soccer-training-tech-to-neo.html

Great Lakes Brewing ranks as the 19th-largest craft brewer in America https://www.crainscleveland.com/jeremy-nobile-blog/great-lakes-brewing-ranks-19th-largest-craft-brewer-america

Nothing shocking there. Just about every public/private project is a financial loser for the public. FES will lose money, Gateway will lose money, the convention center will lose money, public transit will lose money. But you have to make a decision, do I want to remain a big city or not. Do I want to provide the amenities that enhance the community and serve the public on a whole or do I watch other cities pass me by. The answer is simple to me.

The belief that FES was built quickly and on the cheap is a misconception. Compared with open-air stadiums built around the same time or within 5 years after does not show that. All of them had around a 28 month construction period and the budget considering inflation for the ones built after FES were not that far apart. FES at around 280m broke ground in 1997 while Heinz field broke ground in 1999 for the same amount of money and both had the same 26-28 month construction time. Also both PBS and Lincoln Financial were built in the same time frame as FES. Was the design of FES rushed, maybe but that doesn't mean the quality was any less as they were all basically built with the same materials.

Just some thoughts on First Energy stadium. I am one who believes that the best location for First Energy stadium is right where it is. I just think it works there I like the flow of people arriving and leaving the stadium as their route takes them through the heart of the city. And I want it to be there when the bridge and the land around the stadium is activated. It will be awesome. The stadium itself is in great shape as hundreds of millions have been invested in it over the years. But it needs a roof. Not retractable but a fixed roof. A retractable roof to me is just not necessary and way overpriced. A roof over an existing structure is now possible. The top image is of SoFi stadium. This could not have been done 5 years ago. The roof is independent of the superstructure. It is held up by 36 columns that surround the stadium. Kept in place by a network of light weight steel, tensioned cable and a material that is a tenth of the weight of glass that makes up the clear panels. It is all counter balanced by the massive scoreboard that hangs from it. In the second image I placed the SoFi roof over First Energy to illustrate how it could look. In the last image I wanted to show how it might look from the inside as it frames the city with large panels that could open in nice weather. In doing some research one engineer said he believes this roof can and will be placed over existing venues over 2-3 years in the off season and non event days.

Per the Sustainable IG they have applied for Historic Tax Credits for the Hawthorne School in Jefferson Park. Decision comes at the end of June. Good Luck!

I am wondering if Bedrock still has their eye on the new courthouse. That would be a great fit for the SW property just purchased. It could go right next to the federal courthouse.

from myplace The onsite Goldie's coffee/donut is the perfect way to start your day without having to look for parking. Tripe, our onsite Italian restaurant is perfect way to finish the day with its selection of wines, prepared foods and fast casual options

Also it looks like most of the permits have been submitted for the NRP development. There is about 7 or 8 of them. Too many to c&p

North building also

Metrohealth apartments

Att signage at Intro

Metro part 2

This is For all of you railroad historians...don't mention it

I don't think it would be gambling related with a player there. So how about a new practice facility adjacent to the arena. They recently built one for the Pistons downtown. I mean they alredy moved the charge downtown.

Looking good from 105

Just a quick drive by today.

Doing some kind of work at the market today.

Whatever happens with the Landmark, I hope something can happen on that corner. (excuse the quick pixlr idea)