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Hilliard Apartments from Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial

Westline development on Detroit

Calling a single family infill development on a standalone lot that formerly had two houses "NYC style density" (or even apartments next to a rail station as suggested) is certainly a stretch. Cleveland's housing prices are rising rapidly because of an abundance of demand, and building additional homes on vacant lots is completely warranted. Most of us are not advocating for anyone to surrender their backyards and be forced to accommodate dense development. We are simply supporting property owners' rights to develop their own land in a free market.

I think you have a point here (though a lakefront Great Lakes Brewing is still a really cool idea). I would much rather see them build it at the lakefront-ish site at E 72nd chosen for the Urban Land Institute competition. They could start out with some commercial uses and maybe incorporate housing over time. It's location next to I-90 would probably be helpful for logistics. The stadium site has the potential to deliver something far more beneficial to the city and the public, especially considering how little of the lakefront is accessible at all.

I grew up in rural Maine with a 6.5 acre, partially forested backyard next to oceanfront hiking trails. My quality of life improved significantly when I moved to an apartment in Cleveland without a yard, because it meant I was constantly close to other people. Affordability heavily affects quality of life as well. So the relationship cannot be observed in isolation. Access to greenspace is important, but some people prefer neighborhood parks and trails to small, private lawns.

I remember a post on Reddit claiming the work could be complete by November (?), but I'm not sure how recent that information is. I'm hoping it will be complete by end of year because I will be walking 30 minutes to the next station until then.

Infill next to W 65th Rapid Station

Clark PreK-8 School

Work continues at African Town Plaza

Work started at East 70th Apartments?

From Columbus Rd

Infill home on W 17th

Townhomes on Carter Rd Silverhills & The Collins

St. Ignatius expansion update...

June update...