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It appears these two houses which are part of the footprint of Brickhaus Partners Ohio City development are slated for demo per a building and housing permit. The owner is listed as Brickhaus and are scheduled to come down this week. Also Brickhaus was asked on their FB page when construction will begin and they indicated this summer. So let's hope. http://www.brickhauspartners.com/ohio-city/index.html

Regarding the soil conditions, go to my post on the previous page http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,4043.msg758340.html#msg758340 for a recent study by CSU students about building on SP. Also the following post from KJP.

It looks like a phased project, like FEB. It just reminds me so much of Scranton. Much of the construction is modular which really hasn't hit the states that much. But it represents about 20% savings in construction costs. I just like the scale/concept. Forest City could make it happen (yeah right). Follow the project at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=390192&page=16

^Right I count 4 more floors to go with the elevator core. If you look at the crane it would be about two more sections to go ,about 40 feet.

Just daydreaming a bit as to what Scranton Peninsula could become with this example from a similar industrial sized property in London. http://howtospendit.ft.com/property/83791-new-east-london-development http://www.londoncityisland.com/

$31.4 million repair work on Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater underway Posted 6/23/2015 Release no. 15-013 Contact Andrew Kornacki 716-879-4349 [email protected] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has begun repair work to the Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater to repair the $31.4 million worth of damages caused by Superstorm Sandy, October 2012. Repair work to the 4,275linear feet of breakwater is being completed by Great Lakes Dock & Materials L.L.C., Muskegon, MI and includes the placement of armor stone as well as 16,813 precast 8-ton dolos that began in the beginning of June. “The Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater experienced extensive damage during Sandy because of the oversized waves and the extreme angle they were hitting the structure,” said Captain Kelly Polashenski, USACE project manager. “Because the damage was caused by Sandy, the breakwater was eligible of funding to repair the structure using Superstorm Sandy appropriations.” As part of the $31.4 million dollar contract, 16,813 dolosse will be cast by Anthony Allega Incorporated, located in Valley View, Ohio in forms fabricated by Lindsay Concrete Products Co., located south of Cleveland in Canal Fulton, Ohio. “The Cleveland Harbor Breakwater infrastructure restoration work has proved critical to Cleveland Harbor keeping the navigation system on track for meeting the needs of the nation. Historical and ongoing effort has resulted in over $3.6 billion per year in transportation savings,” said LTC Karl Jansen, USACE Buffalo District commander. “The breakwater also contributes to flood damage protection for the City of Cleveland, valued at approximately $1 billion of regional value.” A dolosse is a concrete block in a complex geometric structure and is being used because of their proven durability to interconnect with each other and withstand constant wave action. Their design deflects most wave action, thus making them more difficult to dislodge. Bulk commodities that pass through Cleveland Harbor generate $1.7 billion annually in direct revenue while supporting 15,003 direct, indirect, and induced jobs that produce over $1 billion per year in personal income. http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Media/NewsReleases/tabid/6147/Article/601449/314-million-repair-work-on-cleveland-harbor-east-breakwater-underway.aspx

Good piece from Litt about the NY based exhibit designer for the CMNH project putting down some roots in the Glenville neighborhood. http://www.cleveland.com/architecture/index.ssf/2015/06/cleveland_museum_of_natural_hi_3.html#comments

Well the half dozen times I actually have ice cream in the year, East Coast Originals would definitely be in there. But I would choose Mitchell's/Pierre's because of their significnt investment in the city.

The Leather Stallion? Steakhouse....no wait Gay bar. I am horrible at this.. http://www.steakhouseorgaybar.com/

^, ^^ Thnx. Good news

Mitchell's chosen Ohio's best ice cream. http://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-ice-cream-shop-in-every-state-2015-5?op=1%20-%20ixzz3dOA9waVe

What about the Holiday Inn and that parking garage on 105th. Can anyone confirm if those have broken ground yet? Those 4 projects together would about a cool 1Billion. That's some serious construction dollars.

Per the webcam, looks like they are preparing for the final (I think) crane jump.

^Have been waiting for this one. That area needs a boost. This will help.

Reality is we were just an inch away from a Shumpert miracle shot in Game 1 which could have led to a 3 to 0 lead in the series. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Here is a screener from last night.

Well I guess I pictured something much different. Not so squared off at the corners, something more accessible from all sides. Hard to tell the materials being used. Not really loving it. Just liking it. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2015/06192015/index.php

Just couldn't couldn't overcome the injuries. GS beat our bench. Great season though.

CPC June19 DOWNTOWN/FLATS DESIGN REVIEW (no graphics yet) DF2015-057 – Café at Public Square New Construction: Seeking Final Approval (except Signage) Project Location: Public Square, Downtown Cleveland Project Representative: Nora Romanoff, LAND Studio

Weenie A Go Go to open at 1836 West 25th. http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/06/retro_hot_dog_diner_vintage_sh.html#incart_gallery

Jacobs Pavilion getting some luv. http://livability.com/topics/arts-and-entertainment/7-best-outdoor-music-venues

Someone on radio described Dellavedova as playing 'Australian Rules Basketball'

Cmon people, let's get some positive thoughts going for today. All of these defeatist attitudes...yeesh Btw 'guaranteed win day' today. Coming home all tied up!

New website for apartments at FEB. http://www.flatsateastbank.com/

The parklet revolution is coming to Cleveland. http://www.cleveland.com/architecture/index.ssf/2015/06/the_parklet_revolution_is_comi.html#incart_m-rpt-1

From Michelle's article.