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I would say the line has helped not only Cleveland State, but also Playhouse Square, Lower Euclid Ave (Schofield and 668 Euclid) and University Circle (Uptown, 27 Coltman, Circle 118, MOCA, University Hostpital design, Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center). Some degree to the Cleveland Clinic, but not as much as people would like to claim. To me, Midtown is the most surprising with the slowness of activity happening. Somehow, it has become even more of a "no man's land" than before. I can only look to the expansions of Pierre's Ice Cream and American Sugar as major additions, and also the Baker Electric Building. BUT, I have a strong feeling we haven't even seen the benefits of installing this new artery through Downtown and Cleveland's eastside. I bet 10-15 years from now, Clevelanders looking back at this infrastructure improvement as being the catayst for major future projects along the line.

The only major article we have regarding this is from 2009: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/clevelands_euclid_corridor_pro.html

Pittsburgh using Cleveland as a model: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10264/1089089-147.stm

Arson fire in Slavic Village: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/three-homes-burn-in-slavic-village-fire

New Fall Plantings for Euclid Avenue! Today, new fall plantings will be installed in the 103 planters that line Euclid Avenue from Public Square to PlayhouseSquare. The newer flowers and plants will replace this year’s brilliant summer flowers with colorful, but heartier plants for the cooler months of fall. http://downtowncleveland.org/blog/index.php/2010/09/new-fall-plantings-for-euclid-avenue/

A little blurb from the Ravenna paper. They're looking to expand the program from 24 students to 36 students: http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4897554

I think we need a lot more art like this around the city. Thanks Ken! Wall painting is a good thing in Cleveland's Puritas neighborhood Published: Monday, September 20, 2010, 8:03 AM Ken Prendergast, Sun News When does painting on walls in a city neighborhood represent a smart career move for kids? When it’s done as part of Mural My Neighborhood, a program of Cleveland’s Bureau of Cultural Arts. The 15th and newest example of their work appears on the retaining wall at freight-forwarding company Blaser & Mericle Inc. The wall mural wraps around the southwest corner of Puritas Avenue and West 160th Street, just east of Interstate 71 and the Rapid transit tracks in the West Park neighborhood. At 6 p.m. Sept. 24, the mural will be dedicated by Blaser & Mericle, the Bureau of Cultural Arts, the Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp. and local foundations. A dedication plaque will be unveiled during the ceremony. http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2010/09/wall_painting_is_a_good_thing.html

Report ties jobs to high-speed rail bid Business First of Columbus - by Adrian Burns Ohio Public Interest Research Group says the state’s high-speed passenger rail plan would create jobs and drive economic growth. The nonprofit advocacy organization released a 63-page report Monday as Ohio officials consider whether to accept a $400 million federal stimulus grant to help develop a passenger rail system connecting Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland. Some state politicians have expressed concern that such a system would not be self-sufficient and would burden Ohio taxpayers with long-term maintenance and operations costs. The Ohio Public Interest Research Group report, however, said the economic benefits would make its construction worthwhile. http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2010/09/20/daily6.html

Hi ruthanna, For a gym, I would recommend Titan's Gym Downtown http://cleveland.titansgym.com/index.html it's $39 a month for 24-hr access, and they have at lease one class everyday of yoga, spinning, kick-boxing, boot camp, etc.

Cleveland, suburbs forming special district to help businesses invest in solar panels, alternative energy improvements Published: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 10:00 AM Mark Gillispie, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland and at least 10 suburbs are forming a district to help owners of commercial and industrial properties invest in solar panels and other alternative-energy systems. The "alternative-energy district" will be the first of its kind in Ohio. Cities within the district will help businesses borrow for energy improvements. The loans will then be paid off through assessments on property taxes. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/cleveland_suburbs_forming_spec.html

Sept 24-26 2010 Ingenuity Festival Detroit-Superior Bridge http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2010/09/clevelands_ingenuityfest_bridg.html http://ingenuitycleveland.com/

Wade Park, a few blocks of University Circle may have the most potential IMO too. EDIT: Also, streets in this area make me very sad-- along the Cleveland-East Cleveland border. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl=us&q=1532+Hower+Avenue,+East+Cleveland,+OH&nfpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=1532+Hower+Ave,+East+Cleveland,+OH+44112&gl=us&ei=Mq6TTMylKMKAlAftnOikCg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA

The guy in Rockefeller charges like $10 or $11.

This is AWESOME for Cleveland and University Circle.

Dortmunder gets a shout out: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/09/17/beers-tailgate-parties/

I know this isn't Downtown Cleveland, but Asiatown doesn't even have it's own wiki page.

KSU's urban design collaborative moves to Euclid Corridor CLEVELAND - Kent State University is celebrating the grand opening of the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CDUC) in its new location in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Kent State’s CUDC is now located 1309 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, in Cleveland, placing the collaborative within PlayhouseSquare and directly on Cleveland’s refurbished Euclid Corridor, which university officials believe is a very attractive location. Previous projects by the Kent State CUDC include conceptual designs for Public Square in downtown Cleveland; the Cleveland Rowing Foundation’s proposed riverfront facility; and “Pop Up City,” a project which seeks to turn vacant Cleveland spaces into havens for cultural and arts activities. “Our new location is in the District of Design, which is the area in downtown Cleveland surrounding PlayhouseSquare, from East 13th to East 18th streets, envisioned to include architecture, engineering, design and planning firms and programs,” Collaborative director Terry Schwarz said in a press release. “We are a part of the steady, but accelerating, progress of the District of Design by becoming one of its new, key tenants.” http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/ksu's-urban-design-collaborative-moves-to-euclid-corridor

War memorial moved from Orange Village to Cleveland cemetery Published: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 12:32 PM Faith Hampton, Sun News ORANGE VILLAGE -- The St. Margaret of Hungary war memorial previously located in the village has been moved to Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland. The St. Margaret of Hungary church World War II veteran’s war memorial previously located near 4680 Lander Road was removed when the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland closed the church last November. The memorial has 11 names of soldiers killed in World War II who were parishioners at St. Margaret. One of the names inscribed on the memorial is from the uncle of Andy Toth, a St. Margaret parishioner from Hudson. Toth said his family visited the memorial every Memorial Day. “I’m pleased that it’s there,” Toth said. “It faces (East) 116th (Street) where St. Margaret was historically located. I’m pleased that its in the United States World War II section of Calvary. Ideally, it would’ve been nice to have it maintained at the historical location in Orange.” http://www.cleveland.com/chagrinsolonsun/index.ssf/2010/09/war_memorial_moved_from_orange.html

In race for Ohio, Republican John Kasich has comfortable lead over Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in Published: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 10:13 AM Mark Naymik, The Plain Dealer With less than seven weeks before Election Day, Republican John Kasich is sitting on a large lead over incumbent Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, thanks in large part to independent voters, a new Quinnipiac University poll shows. Kasich, a former congressman, Wall Street executive and Fox news personality, leads Strickland 54 percent to 37 percent, a dramatic shift from the end of June when Strickland held a slight lead. http://www.cleveland.com/naymik/index.ssf/2010/09/in_race_for_ohio_republican_jo.html

Cleveland to spend $298,000 to keep domed church from falling further into disrepair Published: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 10:48 AM Mark Gillispie, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland City Council this week approved $298,000 in repairs to the former Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist on Lake Avenue to keep the landmark from falling further into disrepair. The bulk of the money -- $173,000 -- will come from funds the city had previously borrowed for capital improvement projects. The remaining $125,000 will come from Councilman Jay Westbrook's discretionary capital funds. The domed church near Clifton Boulevard has been vacant and in poor shape for years. It was nearly demolished in 1995 for a grocery store parking lot and was saved in an 11th-hour decision by Cleveland to designate the church as a historic landmark. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/cleveland_to_spend_298000_to_k.html

KSU OKs $3 million for hotel downtown Matt Fredmonsky about 7 hours ago By Matt Fredmonsky | staff writer If there were any remaining concerns about Kent State University’s commitment to downtown Kent’s redevelopment efforts, those worries were put to rest Wednesday. At a special meeting in downtown Cleveland, the KSU Board of Trustees formally committed to investing $3 million in hotel and conference center facilities with Columbus hotelier The Pizzuti Companies as part of the city’s efforts to redevelop a large portion of downtown. Previously, the university’s trustees had endorsed the idea of investing $3 million in the project but had not formally approved it. The resolution passed Wednesday commits the university to investing up to, but no more than, $3 million in the hotel and conference center facilities. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4895370

EDIT: switched threads -- didn't see the other one.

Big money: Kent State University plans $250 million in projects paid largely with new student fees By TIMOTHY MAGAW 9:07 am, September 16, 2010 Kent State University is planning $250 million in facility upgrades and new construction projects that largely will be paid for through borrowing financed by an expansion in student fees. The university's board of trustees moved forward with the plans at its Wednesday meeting at Kent State's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland. The bulk of the construction projects will be financed with $210 million in borrowings that hinge on state approval. The rest would be from state funds, fundraising and other money. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100916/FREE/100919898

Cultural gardens to say 'Welcome Armenia' on One World Day Published: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 8:00 AM Robert L. Smith, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- One World Day, the signature annual event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens will introduce a new community to the landmark garden chain Sunday. The Armenian ambassador to the United States, Tatoul Markarian, will help to dedicate an Armenian Cultural Garden on Martin Luther King Drive at the north end of Rockefeller Park. Three years in the making, the eye-catching garden celebrates the distinct identity of the Armenian people. Its centerpiece is an alphabet block-like granite sculpture depicting the Armenian alphabet, one of the oldest alphabets in continuous use in the world. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/cultural_gardens_to_say_welcom.html

Medical Capital project aims to stretch Northeast Ohio's reputation as health-care powerhouse Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 6:04 PM Kaye Spector, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohio has a serious identity problem when it comes to health care: Only 10 percent of people outside the area associate the region with the medical industry, a recent nationwide survey found. The response will be unveiled today at the City Club of Cleveland. It's called the Medical Capital, an effort by health-care communication professionals to shape the national perception of the region as a powerhouse in the health-care industry. Ultimately, the goal is to bring money, entrepreneurs and established organizations to Northeast Ohio. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/09/medical_capital.html