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Congratulations on making your decision, and welcome to Cleveland! If you explore Clark-Fulton at all, I hope you relate your experiences. That's a neighborhood I'm really interested in learning more about, especially from a resident's perspective.

So looking at the bottom of those two images, Price is going to add on to the Prospect side of 668? That's the parking garage, right?

Did you get a chance to look around Ohio City and/or Edgewater? I don't know Detroit, so I can't say if they compare to neighborhoods in that city, but from your description, I'd say they are worth a look. Edgewater is somewhat newer and its houses tend to be more spaced out than in Ohio City, but I think that they both fit the "gardens, open-minded, live-and-let-live" criteria pretty well.

Love the trompe l'oeil.

I appreciate all of the quality of life initiatives he's made. I think he's a pragmatic mayor, but his lack of visibility hurts him. Like McCleveland said, he's not really a leader. Although he has very sound ideas, and IMO is one of the first mayors in a while to try to really address some of the more painful issues facing Cleveland, his execution style is more "city council president" than mayoral. Nothing wrong with that, maybe, but if you're trying to get people to "Believe in Cleveland," you need someone who is willing to point out the positive changes they're making in the city.

I think that bypassing the chicken and egg thing is exactly what Stark means when he talks about a "big bang." Stark's project is big enough to be self-sustaining, but it will also add amenities that make downtown more attractive as a residential neighborhood, and could help spur more development. For me, the most exciting thing about Pesht, FEB, and Jacobs' project is the residential aspect and the effect they'll have on the rest of downtown. While their own individual retail components are nice, the residents will be a big boost in getting downtown's population to the magic 20k. Then we might be able to support better retail on Euclid, despite what will be going in these other projects. With a large number of new, higher-end living spaces, I'm starting to think the furniture district idea might not be so bad after all.

To bring this back on topic, maybe part of the reason Jacobs is moving on this now is exactly because a lot of those things you mentioned are happening or have a high likelihood of happening. It's likely that it's a combo of all of the reasons that have been brought up: -Availability of anchor office tenants -Proven interest in downtown condos -Anticipated demand for more hotel space (new downtown CC, MM, EC, tech companies expanding in eastern CBD, Cleveland+ marketing) As far as the "everyone else is building" idea, I would guess that maybe rather than trying to keep up with the Joneses (or Wolsteins, as it were,) there are simply favorable market conditions all around that all of these developers are trying to exploit. There's competition because so many people see the advantages of building right now.

^ Tasteless response of the day right there, folks. :roll:

And the press release from the Cleveland Foundation... http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/Detail/default.aspx?id=1494 Thirteen Cleveland schools lauded for promising practices in urban education Foundations’ report chronicles curriculum, instruction, shared vision Release Date: 4/25/2008 The Cleveland and George Gund foundations today released a report, Cleveland Schools that are Making a Difference, which highlights 13 urban schools recognized by independent researchers for inspired leadership, thoughtful curriculum, innovative instructional practices and well-cultivated community and parental involvement. Schools featured in the report are: * Louisa May Alcott (Cleveland Metropolitan School District – CMSD) * Citizens’ Academy (charter) * Cleveland School of the Arts (CMSD) * Benjamin Franklin (CMSD) * The Intergenerational School (charter) * Joseph Landis (CMSD) * Miles Park (CMSD) * Orchard School of Science (CMSD) * St. Francis (parochial) * St. Martin de Porres (private Catholic) * St. Thomas Aquinas (parochial) * SuccessTech (CMSD) * Urban Community School (private Catholic/Christian) In 2007, the foundations engaged independent researchers to provide tangible evidence that quality education can be — and has been — created in a cross section of schools located in the City of Cleveland. The goal of the project was to identify, describe and share best practices that exist within Cleveland’s traditional public, private, parochial and charter schools that make a positive difference in students’ achievement. To ensure independence and objectivity, the foundations contracted with the New York-based Institute for Student Achievement and the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, to act as principal investigators. A local consulting firm, Candor LLC, provided analysis of student achievement data that was used to identify schools for this project. All 13 schools selected for this report met several key criteria: they were operating in the 2004-05 school year; the majority of students were economically disadvantaged; and they were demonstrating progress in student achievement gains as evidenced from state report card data, value-added student achievement data, standardized test scores and graduation rates. Researchers conducted site visits, reviewed data and interviewed students, teachers, principals and parents. They looked at six dimensions that research shows are critical factors in positively impacting student learning: shared vision; strong curriculum, quality and diverse instructional methods; use of multiple data types to drive instruction and student outcomes; presence of a nurturing, safe learning environment; and positive professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. Dr. N. Gerry House, a nationally recognized urban education leader who currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the Institute for Student Achievement, said the report is unique for bringing together four types of schools — traditional public, private, parochial and charter — all serving the same student population. House spoke today at the Cleveland City Club, where the report was released. “We hope that others, both within and beyond Cleveland, will learn from what these schools do,” House said. The project evolved from the foundations’ larger strategy to help create a portfolio of new, excellent schools in Cleveland. Both the Cleveland and Gund foundations have dedicated substantial resources to support new schools in Cleveland. Foundation grants totaling $1.5 million have supported research, planning and start-up support for new schools in Cleveland, including the Cleveland School of Science and Medicine that opened in 2006, CMSD’s four single-sex elementary schools that opened in 2007 and two new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) high schools scheduled to open this fall. The foundations granted another $1 million to open and staff the Office of New and Innovative Schools at CMSD, which will assume overall strategy and supervision of the District’s new opportunity schools, and have also supported various new Cleveland charter and private schools. Helen W. Williams, program director for education for the Cleveland Foundation, said that while Cleveland is fortunate to have the high-performing schools highlighted in the report, the list is by no means exhaustive; there are several other schools in Cleveland that could easily be recognized for their achievements. “This report shows that no single system or type of school — traditional public, private, parochial or charter — has a monopoly on effective education,” Williams said. “These 13 urban schools are remarkably similar in their commitment to and track record of making a significant difference in the lives of their students. “As the report illustrates, these schools share common attributes that explain their success — quality principals, teachers, curricula and school cultures.” Ann K. Mullin, senior program officer for The George Gund Foundation, said the intent of the study was to identify Cleveland schools that demonstrate successful outcomes for children. “There are great schools in Cleveland,” Mullin said. “We wanted to show that Cleveland parents have some high quality options for their children: schools where children and adults feel safe; where principals and teachers and parents all work together for the benefit of their students; where students are held to high expectations and are prepared to be successful in higher education, the workplace and as contributing members of the community.” The full report and executive summary are available on www.clevelandfoundation.org and www.gundfdn.org. ... Full report: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/VitalIssues/PublicEducationReform/Cleveland%20Schools%20That%20Are%20Making%20a%20Difference%20-%20Full%20Report.pdf Executive summary: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/VitalIssues/PublicEducationReform/Cleveland%20Schools%20That%20Are%20Making%20a%20Difference%20-%20Executive%20Summary.pdf

Too bad this story only highlighted a few schools. Off the top of my head, there are at least three or four additional public schools and a couple of private schools that could have been mentioned. We need more articles like this to remind people that even though there are lots of problems in urban school districts, a quality education and good learning environment can still be had. From the PD: http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1209112370135760.xml&coll=2 Cleveland Schools Making a Difference study highlights 13 with strong test scores Friday, April 25, 2008 Thomas Ott Plain Dealer Reporter Education is not a lost cause in Cleveland, and schools across the city have the track record to prove it, says a study to be released today. "Cleveland Schools That Are Making a Difference" features 13 schools that have turned in strong achievement test scores while teaching mostly low-income children.

Hi Pokeable, and welcome to the forum and to Cleveland! :wave: :clap: In response to your questions, I believe that Asiatown is statistically one of the safest neighborhoods in the city. I haven't spent a lot of time there, so I can't make a real comparison to Tremont, but I can say that Tremont is also considered to be fairly safe. There are a couple of forumers who live in those areas and can provide more information about actually living there. In terms of lofts, if you're looking more for converted warehouse space, then yes, Asiatown/Midtown hands down has a better selection than Tremont. Again, forumers who live in those areas can provide more details. As for other resources, an UrbanOhioan recently launched/ is in the process of launching a website specifically for people moving to the city. Right now it pretty much duplicates information from here, but it will likely branch out in the future. The url is www.neo-phytes.com. Good luck in your search, and again, welcome to Cleveland! This site has some of the best information on the city around, and I hope you become a regular here!

More info... http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1207902679171430.xml&coll=2 It takes Parma to raise a village Friday, April 11, 2008 Molly Kavanaugh Plain Dealer Reporter Parma- Cleveland-area Ukrainians know to come to State Road for ethnic specialties such as homemade kielbasa, imported tortes and savarin cake. Now city officials want to make sure the rest of the world knows, too. Parma is investing at least $240,000 from federal grants over the next three years to turn a two-mile stretch on State Road into a Ukrainian Village. The city also has requested $142,000 from the state.

The press release you posted seems to imply that the people, businesses, and churches are already there, no? I got the impression that Parma is just trying to make a historically Ukrainian area of town more visible as such.

I personally like the idea of neighborhood policing, although I don't know for a fact whether or not it works better than other systems. I'd like to see a complete presentation of the plan.

It's only distributing, and not actual importing (not yet, anyway.) I would imagine that Cleveland makes a better distribution center because it does relatively little now, so it's less crowded and less expensive (which the article alludes to.)

Hmm... I guess it could be. The press release was a little vague. EDIT: Actually, I just found an article that noozer had posted: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,15243.msg272970.html#msg272970

^ The Governor's fiscal stimulus package includes another $120 million for the tax credits.

From the article you posted:

I know that micropolitan areas can somehow request to be removed from an MSA (and I think Ashtabula did.) I would assume there has to be some commuting threshold for it to be allowed, but I'm not sure what it is.

Edgewater, especially Clifton from the W. 110's through just into Lakewood sounds almost perfect from your description, although I don't know Detroit, so I can't say how it compares. You'd be near several bus lines, and within walking distance of the red line of the Rapid. You'd have to travel a bit to get to a movie theater or library, though (I think Walz is the nearest library branch at Detroit and W. 79.)

Grubb and Ellis: http://www.loopnet.com/xNet/LoopLink/Profile/Profile.aspx?LL=true&LID=15469563&STID=grubb

If you look closely at the mirror in the rendering, the pillow appears to have the word "Sweet" on it...

There are the lagoons in Vermilion, but those aren't open lake, and the only beach that I know of is the Main Street Beach, which, while nice, has a big deck between the parking lot and the water. Besides that, I'm not sure about lake access. An aside about Vermilion, though- the Harbor Town area is really cute and quaint, especially in the summer. It might be worth walking around in daylight sometime.

Though I'm not all that familiar with the Headlands, my impressions from being there are that it's hard to see the lake from any of the parking lots because of all of the trees and the dunes. I know there's a parking lot at Edgewater that's really, really close to the water- it's the smaller one north of the main parking lot. You'd probably get really good views there. EDIT: This just struck me- there's also a parking lot on Lake Rd. (and Cahoon? Dover Center?) in Bay Village (east of Huntington, but not one of the park's parking lots.) It's on a bluff overlooking the lake.