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Speaking of Bob Hope as I just saw a picture in the vintage thread. Burbank Airport has pretty much taken the name of Bob Hope Airport and rebranded it. How does Cleveland Bob Hope International Airport sound? I like 'Hope International' as a name for an airport. It's time for a rebranding of our own.

Look for Lindor and Ramirez to have monster seasons next year batting before and after Encarnacion.

AP awards return to Cle in 2017 http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2016/12/22/alternative-press-music-awards-to-return-to-cleveland-in-2017

Dino Palmieri is doing one right now in Chagrin Highlands. Shell is up no signed tenants PD reports there is a signed tenant. http://www.cleveland.com/beachwood/index.ssf/2015/09/post_21.html

I posted this one a while back in another thread, might as well keep them all together.

Well I don't think they are going to lie to themselves in their own annual report lol. Site control, construction costs, labor etc. is always more expensive in an urban setting. Most of their properties are near a highway exit ramp or land that they already control. As far as the lakefront site it is up to the city to demand something that does not ignore it's unique setting. I think there is a place for this in the city. Personally I don't like the site for this I could see it in other spaces downtown, but I like the conversation and the interest shown in Cleveland. I think it is encouraging they indicate strong interest from retailers.

This is a screenshot from the developers 2016 annual report, it talks about the project, I have also included text of what is going on with some of their other projects as the challenges could be similar here.

^I think it was floors 4 - 15. Mostly the Forest City space.

Apparently it's called One Seventeen West. http://oneseventeenwest.com https://issuu.com/brickhauspartners/docs/oneseventeen_brochure_web

So Crains did a recent interview with Andrew Brickman from Brickhaus and asked this question: Want to do a downtown Cleveland deal? I'm always looking for opportunities. We've demolished 30 homes to start One Seventeen in Ohio City on the west end of Hope Memorial Bridge. First I didn't realize it was that many houses that went down and he confuses the name of the project which I thought was One Twenty West because he refers to it as One Seventeen which is the Edgewater project right? Right. But I guess it's still on track.

^Yeah I like to think he is putting money into the piggy bank for the next phase.

I am usually all about the height but in this case I don't mind the lower profile. I was one of those who didn't want it to overwhelm the RH. Also some of this may be FAA related but judging just by the rendering it looks like the money just wasn't there for the 4 story version. Just guessing. I also hope Pace is being realistic with the retail space he has to fill. Hope he has some firm commitments already. Below is the original 3 story rendering which I like much better. The new version looks to be somewhat 'value engineered'.

Cleveland has to compete if it wants to remain relevant. The Q hosts around 300 event nights per year, well worth the money. If this doesn't happen now we would be talking a new arena in about five years. It's not just used for sports, this is where this community gathers for just about everything. Its well worth the investment and I would go even farther with the price tag and the upgrade, but this should give us another 15 to 20 years of use. Also excited to see SHOP involved as I predicted last winter in the Gateway thread. Now if only nucleus comes through soon that is going to be a very busy corner.

Husband and wife plan to open Lakewood distillery http://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/index.ssf/2016/12/husband_and_wife_plan_to_open.html#incart_river_home

Via Twitter mjarboe[/member] indicates the tax credits have been extended till April 2017 because of the ongoing litigation.

I wish FC would hurry up and sign that lease over at Key Tower already. They are making me nervous with all of these internal changes.

Something we learned a while back but here is the story from Freshwater. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/HarnessCycle113016.aspx?platform=hootsuite

Michelle provides more details regarding the Samsel/Geis/Cantanese collaboration. Four Flats buildings set for renovations as Samsel, Geis and Catanese join forces (photos) http://realestate.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2016/11/four_flats_buildings_set_for_r.html#incart_river_home_pop

About a week ago, from their Instagram.

At one point Stark named The Walsh Group as pre-construction mgr. I wonder if it would just transition to them. Especially considering that Walsh just finished the AG headquarters at Crocker. Stark seems to like using the same ppl that he has built relationships with.

From @aerialagents W73rd

From @aerialagents LONG LIVE ROCK sign dedication.

Megabus expanding Cleveland operation, hiring drivers http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161111/NEWS/161119954/megabus-expanding-cleveland-operation-hiring-drivers

I just know you all have been waiting for a Skylift update. C'mon admit it. We had an incredible design meeting with Cleveland City Planning and 35 stakeholders! Our next big meeting is December 6th, stay tuned Cle! More pics at https://www.facebook.com/clevelandskylift/?refid=13

Yeah I don't get these temporary locations. Obviously the owner/operator of the Strongsville location has an interest in Downtown. I want them to succeed but at this point I would rather give my money to someplace thats already made the commitment to the city with a real location.