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^My feelings on SW/MM is that these decisions are just not made during the summer. Those who would make that call are to busy with vacations/family/travel etc. Oct-Nov before the holidays is probably when will will see some movement. With MM being the first to announce. In the meantime a building permit for 601 Canal to add what looks like parking spaces at the SW facility from Kaczmar Architects and SW has been posted. This could mean that some RD ppl from Valspar are making their way over to Cle. Which could also mean the RD facility will remain down by the river. https://ca.permitcleveland.org/Public/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=BuildingHousing&TabName=BuildingHousing&capID1=17BHO&capID2=00000&capID3=11292&agencyCode=COC&IsToShowInspection=

Thnx MuRrAy HiLL[/member] for reminding us of this just switched it on and the show looks great. Doing a tribute to Chris Cornell right now. So glad it was moved to the State much more appropriate for an Awards show. Just think hundreds of thousands of impressions/posts about this event are going worlwide right now and for the last couple of days. Some may not understand but this is a big deal. It's only in its 4th year and still finding its way. For Cleveland's sake let's hope it's gets bigger and bigger.

Below is a screener of a gateway from a 2010 streetscape plan. You can see it in the background, I think that's at about 40th / Superior. Here is PDF https://www.dropbox.com/s/as3hfjlkbsblvn2/AsiaTown%20Transportation%20and%20Streetscape%20Plan-December%202010.pdf?dl=0

That was always my thought about the windows on the Samsel building. They can stay there another 100 years just unblock the windows and give me some uplighting. Not asking a whole lot.

Crap your right...how'd I miss that...

Also the developer of Settlers Point Joel Scheer is also the one who recently purchased all of that property at Stones Levee. http://www.jscheer.net/featuredprojects/

We have all passed by The Fountain of Eternal Life sculpture on Cleveland's Mall A but here is a perspective you have probably not seen. From @aerialagents.

This project seems to be a couple of years ahead of schedule. Originally proposed as being 3-5 years away. It will be a Tru by Hilton. Euclid Corridor Design Review Case Report MIDTOWN TRU HILTON Address: 6975 Euclid Ave. Architect: Kaczmar architects

Opening of Rock Hall's new theatre today with a film by the great director Johnathon Demme who we unfortunately lost a few short months ago.

Just to the right of the Erieview/Galleria site, along St Clair where the One Cleveland Ctr garage now sits was a real beautiful building. Would have made a great conversion if it was still standing.

Stan Bullard always seems to have different facts about this project. As far as the height he may be referring to the tower as 45 story's on top of a 9 story Parking deck. Which gives us the original 54. He use to do the same thing with the Hilton, calling it a 26 story tower. He also says Benesch would take half of the 200k office space, according to mjarboe[/member] it was always about 60k so that's confusing. Regarding the project I agree in part about the TIF but it has been my opinion over the last couple of years that while other projects have gotten financing Stark has fallen in love with the parking revenue from all of the Gateway events. It's a tough thing to put a stop to.

Wow, Jimmy Kassouf is actually going to build something? ...OK

Well this one comes in under the radar. From Landmarks Agenda.

Plenty of room across the river. Seems like more of a fit for Jacobs Entertainment, especially with their gaming/entertainment holdings. If it comes here I hope it goes in the city somewhere.

Two very exciting proposals for Irishtown Bend. Although these are described as being early in the process indications are they could appear before design review by end of summer. To 'me' great public spaces are as critical as any issue discussed here on a daily basis. Irishtown Bend is a game changer. http://www.cleveland.com/architecture/index.ssf/2017/06/a_zip_line_at_irishtown_bend_a.html#incart_river_home

Yes the 'I' is a sail and the 'L' is a bird, a lake gull.

This is an interesting article relating to the challenges of building atop an existing parking structure. Much like 515 it is becoming more common. https://www.bdcnetwork.com/above-beyond-condo-tower-built-atop-parking-structure

Anyone know if there was a CPC meeting today, there is no agenda posted. Playhouse tower review was today. Looks like mjarboe[/member] is out of town. And the planning commission Twitter sucks so don't know what happened.

BTW I had this in the demo thread but this building at 1930 Scranton Rd., a part of Scranton Averell holdings is slated for demo.

Using the old Erie RR bridge next to the Carter Road bridge. Best part is that you don't need to add a bridge lift operator for the rail bridge. The Carter Road bridge operator can activate both lift bridges simultaneously. But I wouldn't extend the Waterfront Line. I don't want RTA to be the sponsor and operator of the Scranton Peninsula/Tremont streetcar. The transit authorities in Cincinnati and Detroit weren't the sponsors of those streetcar projects either. Couldn't SP own and maintain their portion of the tracks and agree through some long term a dollar a year lease to let RTA run on them. I am just suggesting SP run a loop around the peninsula. Like a Columbia Park type thing.

^How could the WFL be extended to the peninsula ?

I have been obsessed with this piece of land forever as you might tell by some of my posts throughout this thread. I am excited that what seems to be a young developer has a vision and can see the opportunity. And having Geis involved is a definite plus. I just hope a portion of it will be open for the public to enjoy. What I personally would like to see happen is the trail to continue around the whole perimeter as development is pushed outward toward the edges and the center portion becoming a usable public space with a ton of trees and recreational components.

What I thought might be the last component in Jacobs master plan seems to be the first. The idea of a hotel at Nautica is quietly moving forward. These guys are veteran developers which means they are always cautious and often skeptical. So if they think they are losing revenue by not having a hotel option is a great sign. They obviously don't believe that Cleveland is on the verge of being hotel heavy. And they have to be jealous of the success of the Aloft across the river. I only wish they would build it where Christie's is.

A little more info in this presser from Playhouse Square. Playhouse Square Plans 34-Story Apartment Tower Jun 9, 2017 Destined to become an icon of the Cleveland skyline, an upscale apartment building will add to the distinct identity of the Playhouse Square District in early 2020. Situated on a one-acre site at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 17th Street - replacing the parking lot across from the Connor Palace - the 34-story tower will host 319 apartments, 550 parking spaces and 22,000 square feet for resident amenities. Construction on the project will begin by late fall 2017. “We have always taken a lead role in making sure our neighborhood is a vibrant destination in the heart of the city,” explained Playhouse Square President and CEO Art J. Falco. “Early on, we created a list of things we wanted to accomplish – become a premier touring destination for Broadway, welcome residents, develop an iconic identity for the neighborhood – and with each success building on the one before, we have achieved those goals. A high-rise development project is the next one of our long-held visions becoming a reality, and with the great demand for residential living downtown, the timing could not be better.” Playhouse Square has partnered with Hines and Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) to develop this project with the goal of amplifying the 24/7 live-work-play atmosphere of the Playhouse Square District. Playhouse Square will retain ownership of the property and engage the services of a management company yet to be determined. “Hines is pleased to serve as development manager in bringing this state-of-the art apartment tower to one of the most vibrant communities in the Cleveland area,” said Hines Managing Director Brad Soderwall. “With our breadth of experience in upscale multifamily projects, this project will honor the quality and history for which the Playhouse Square District is known.” Conceived by architecture, interior design and planning firm SCB, the design – will which go through the customary City of Cleveland design review process – includes several elements that refer to the surrounding theaters: on the tower, overlapping planes form a symbolic marquee and the graceful undulations in the garage façade recall a stage curtain. One of the tallest buildings in the area, the tower is largely composed of floor-to-ceiling glass, painted aluminum panels and exposed cast-in-place concrete, making a dynamic addition to the Cleveland skyline. SCB Design Principal Devon Patterson explained, “We used glass to differentiate the tower from the historic buildings along Euclid Avenue and make the building into a beacon for the entertainment corridor, visible from downtown Cleveland. To mark the integration of this new residential community into the exuberant energy of the Playhouse Square District, we divided the form of the tower into three tiers that rotate out from the city grid at different levels that respond to the heights of the surrounding buildings. The northern edge of the building creates a signature profile, and the building is shifted over Euclid Avenue to provide residents with spectacular views.” Residents will enjoy commanding views and resort-quality amenities including courtyard terrace with grill area and fireside lounge; electric car charging and car wash stations; pet spa; bike storage and repair station; concierge services; business and fitness centers; heated lap pool and more. Special care has been taken to create a complete separation of public and private traffic within the garage to ensure residents, theater guests and other visitors have an optimal experience. Vocon, a leader of providing architecture and interior design services in Northeast Ohio, introduced this development site to SCB in 2015 and and will be responsible for coordination approvals and compliance with codes. They will have a project architect embedded in the SCB Chicago office and an active local role in contract administration. “I’m sure people will wonder why a not-for-profit performing arts organization is building a high-rise apartment building,” said Jim Ratner, Chairman of the Playhouse Square Board of Trustees, “but this makes perfect sense when you consider that key components of our mission are to create an exciting district and drive economic vitality in the region. This investment is an example of our long-term real estate strategy, which is to build a working endowment to help secure the future of our historic theaters, and the entertainment and educational programs people enjoy in them.”