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willyboy

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  1. Yes, but I and many here miss skylines that say, big city, as I stated. Although your correct for many reasons, there is nothing defining a center city here etc..., and it gets a bit visually monotonous (all the buildings for blocks and blocks are exactly the same height). But it is a good example of continuity and activity... (Great would be debatable, since the people factor into that) I miss my Terminal Tower!
  2. I would think just the opposite. I would think people in our world, mostly understand the importance of filling in those lots in the warehouse district with a mix of uses, thus bringing the much needed things to downtown to make it more of a city (workers, residents, retail, street life....) I think many of us, are excited about the thought of a big building going up, as am I, but can put it into perspective as which type of project that would do the most good, but do think that the Jacobs property should be reserved for something of more major scale, not neccesarily 60/70 stories, but maybe at least 40 and striking (as much as skyscrapers excite me, I dont think it should be taller than BP, as to not throw off the balance and scale of everything else (as well as oversaturate the market)). I can tell you, being in D.C., how I miss the drive on the shoreway into Cleveland that would always get my adreniline rushing, seeing the tall buildings, and other buildings, that create the great dimensions (the same thing as a kid, on our occasional trips to Cleveland from Ashtabula county, who would spot the Terminal Tower first (that was the signal of the big city to us)). Skylines certainly can make an impression on people that are not in our world, they would just think, wow I didnt realize Cleveland was such a big city, because of the "tall" buildings, especially if a new one is being added (wow, things must be good in Cleveland). Although it may be a different story if your actually downtown, and the streets are desserted (because everyone went home to the suburbs) ,that would sort of take away from the sense that it is a big city. But, I think we know better.
  3. We could only hope for such a problem, and see such desirability of those neighborhoods rise to that level.. But as Straphanger says, I also dont see it being one. The dynamics are just not there in NE-Ohio. Im hoping and praying that it could change though, and make it an issue somewhere down the road .
  4. “Of course it makes sense, but I don’t know if anyone wants the site,” Mr. Ferchill said. “They should get the (Ameritrust Tower) building torn down and then decide what to do.” That concerns me a bit. The pluses of this could as well become negative
  5. ^You beat me to that one!
  6. I would have to agree. As Stark said in his interview, it is amazing that they would settle for tax sharing off development associated with this interchange. "Some see sprawl, others development" There is no question that it is sprawl when the population is stagnant and just shifting around!!!
  7. Hmm, right after winning top award for best web -site. Musky, are midges the same as mayflies, and are those the same as canadian soldiers?
  8. willyboy replied to a post in a topic in City Discussion
    Thought they could at least mention Stonbridge. Also, nothing this time on the shoreway/boulevard... Yeah seems they didnt mention things unless they are "official" somewhat, as opposed to the previous version.
  9. willyboy replied to a post in a topic in City Discussion
    Huh, no mention of the Stark project or Flats West Bank.
  10. Could it be saying that the turbine would be installed on the Kenston Campus?
  11. Yeah and they can tear down a bunch more of those "old" buildings.
  12. I was going to mention that also.... She looks so "lifelike"
  13. According to Karen Small, from Wednesdays P.D. Nate's Deli and Restaurant, 1923 West 25th St., Cleveland, 216-696-7529. "For their hummus, probably the best in the world. And I really love their fattoush, too." Maha's Falafel, at the West Side Market, 1979 West 25th St., Cleveland, 216-696-6999. "For their falafel. It is so dang tasty. Just seasoned really, really well."
  14. willyboy replied to a post in a topic in Completed Projects
    In the last picture I see a picture of Tori Amos in the background, one of my favorite female performers (and freak show). She was at Ante Up, a while back doing some recording and had wonderful things to say about them. And she lives in England....
  15. Thats not how I read it.
  16. That would require you to stay in Cleveland of course....?
  17. Jamiec, here is your answer, you need to get a dog.... this from todays PD, regarding the lakewood dogpark. Sounds like quite the social scene. The dog park is one of Northeast Ohio's oldest and most popular. John Kovacs of Cleveland, who is Henry the black Labrador's owner, said it is as much a people park as a dog park. Regulars swarm into the park after the evening rush hour to socialize, he said. "If they do shut it down, it would be a loss to the community," said Kovacs, who lives in Slavic Village. "I've met people who moved here from farther out in the suburbs because of the dog park. I'm considering doing the same."
  18. Yeah strange we havent seen anything more as far as renderings, since someone mentioned it would likely change quite a bit.
  19. Gee MTS, I dont recall ever hearing you say that......... :roll:
  20. Yeah I saw it in Cleveland a couple of years ago. Very cool, even though It sounds gross. It has been here in D.C. for the summer, the ads are everywhere, so I know what your talking about mrnyc. Sounds like Cincinnati is one of the last places to host it.
  21. No, I believe Global Dish is going into the OPA space.
  22. willyboy replied to a post in a topic in City Life
    maintenance fees $1,751