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Greenhouse Tavern Review: http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2009/07/clevelands_greenhouse_tavern_f.html (with more pictures) Cleveland's Greenhouse Tavern features local ingredients and wings to die for by Debbi Snook/Plain Dealer Reporter Friday July 10, 2009, 12:57 PM The Greenhouse Tavern takes its eco-friendly mission seriously. Barn-board wall panels hark back to a pastoral century. Bicycle wheel rims on overhead lamps suggest well-spent miles. Even the location suggests rebirth -- on a vintage street so crackling with reinvigorated popularity, it made The New York Times last week. But open the recycled-paper menu and virgin territory pops out. Yes, there is a French flair in the techniques here, but there are daring new takes on older ideas, plus the freshness and deep flavors of many local ingredients plucked from Cuyahoga Valley farms. More at http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2009/07/clevelands_greenhouse_tavern_f.html

I will happily accept one traffic jam in exchange for a badass street festival. lol...it was sarcasm, but I think you understood that from me. Well, it's officially 4 pm and the festivites have begun!

So Alvin Krenzler owns it?? Or did someone purchase it from him? http://ech.cwru.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=HT1

Ingenuityfest's not-to-be-missed performances in Cleveland by Plain Dealer staff Friday July 10, 2009, 12:02 AM PREVIEW: Ingenuityfest What: A multistage event presenting a weekend of art, music, dance, perform ance and technology. When: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 10, noon to 1 a.m. Saturday, July 11, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Where: PlayhouseSquare, East 14th Street, Star Plaza, Idea Center and various storefronts and alleys. Tickets: $10, single day; $15, week end pass; free, children under 12. Dave's Markets offer $5 tickets. More info at: http://www.cleveland.com/goingout/index.ssf/2009/07/post_15.html

Isn't the May Company building getting something like that? EDIT: well ... http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/03/tric_to_rent_space_in_old_may.html

The Maron's could have filled up their storefronts in a heartbeat once the neighborhood took off. But, we all know they are doing it in a deliberate way, and selecting their choices from a presumebly long list of offers/choices (altough BlackFinn tie-up was not part of the plan I'm guessing) I do, however, agree that art or "moving pictures" would improve that last piece of property ten fold on E.4th and Euclid...I too wonder if the BlackFinn lawsuit did not even allow them to do anything at all with the property.

Superman's birthplace -- restored house of creator Jerry Siegel -- to be unveiled Saturday Posted by Trevor Hunnicut / Plain Dealer Reporter July 09, 2009 19:25PM The house is at 10622 Kimberley Ave. It is near the intersection of East 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue. The group raised the money by working with people such as comic-book author and novelist Brad Meltzer to auction Superman-related prizes, such as a walk-on role in the television show "Heroes." It raised $111,047, some of which was set aside for future repairs and maintenance. More at: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/supermans_birthplace_restored.html

I'm finding more articles, however they all quote the same data/source: http://www.themovechannel.com/news/49b6fd49-1edb/ http://www.homesoverseas.co.uk/news/First_USA_property_price_rise_for_three_years/11773-1002 Still no major newspapers yet.

From flying shoes to dance grooves, feel-good vibe dominates Vans Warped Tour's stop at Cleveland's Time Warner Cable Amphitheater by John Soeder / Plain Dealer Pop Music Critic Thursday July 09, 2009, 11:00 PM It's kind of like the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. Or the buzzards of Hinckley. When shoes go flying at Cleveland's Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, you know the Vans Warped Tour is back. The first airborne sneaker was spotted there at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, not long after the 15th annual installment of the punk roadshow came roaring to life. Other footwear soon followed. This year's edition of Warped had an unannounced "special guest," although the "surprise" appearance by Paramore may have been the worst-kept secret in town. More info at: http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2009/07/from_flying_shoes_to_dance_gro.html

Reminder, Ingenuity Festival and SuperCON begin tomorrow at 4 pm...wait, how's that going to effect rush hour out of the city!?!

Did anyone else know that the CSU's Wolstein Center was hosting the "LeBron James U.S. Skills Academy "? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=4316162

Gilbert leads Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Posted by Jim Isabella/Sun News -- [email protected] July 09, 2009 15:25PM The Fourth of July weekend is supposed to be a time of relaxation, a chance to get away from the job. David Gilbert is certainly not at the office. But unlike most people, Gilbert is traveling in his car moving around between various venues. More info at: http://blog.cleveland.com/chagrinheraldsun/2009/07/gilbert_leads_greater_clevelan.html

I think how the press handles this in the next couple of days will determine the validity and prominance of the data.

Check it out: The three C's posted the highest property value gains in the nation for this quarter. Expects claim "seasonal sales"as the reason...but I'd say we're not the only ones who experience the seasons! haha http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Clear-Capital-1014791.html http://www.propertywire.com/news/north-america/property-prices-us-200907093305.html "Three cities in Ohio posted the largest gains with prices in Cleveland rising 19.6%, up 15.6% in Columbus and Cincinnati prices climbing 12.9%. But some areas continued to record price falls, most notably Las Vegas where prices fell 12.4% and Orlando where they were down 9.3%."

Also, take note of who he is...which hopefully says a lot: "Christopher Diehl is Director of Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. "

I disagree. I take Diehl's quote as focusing on population density and connectivity, while still keeping the Cleveland, OH sense of place. This can all be done and still be a maritime neighborhood. He is in a sense stating that we need to have an "urban fabric" that continues from downtown and the warehouse district into this neighborhood.

From IdeaStream: http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/news/26961/ The latest concepts for the future of Cleveland's waterfront will be presented at a public meeting July 9. ideastream®'s Rick Jackson has a preview. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ideas come from the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, two architectural firms, and the city of Cleveland, working collaboratively to develop the 100 acre site. That site--north and west of Browns Stadium will be vacated when the port moves to East 55th street. The proposed design focuses on a combination of commercial and residential buildings and recreational uses. Jill Akins, an architect on the project says the vision would build on existing attractions--such as as the Great Lakes Science Center. JILL AKINS: “More of a neighborhood recreation type of activities. Small boats, a greenway trail, taking a park through that area. Woods and meadows, a beach area, perhaps a floating pool, boathouse cafe....” Questions remain, however. Christopher Diehl is Director of Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. He says the idea is generally sound but to make it work demands population density… that’s in a town consistently `losing’ residents. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL: “At the end, this is Cleveland. How can we grow toward density in a way that makes sense? How can we grow to a density that ultimate buildout makes sense for Cleveland? Can we do it in a way that reinforces the Warehouse District investment and Downtown, so that it’s really connected?” Others are skeptical, too. During the conversation devoted to this on WCPN’s the Sound of Ideas, one listener, Tim from Old Brooklyn, articulated a recurring concern in greater Cleveland’s history of development projects. TIM: “I been hearing these plans for the last 50 years. Millions of dollars have been spent on proposals.. When’s someone going to start digging dirt and doing something down there?” The answer, it turns out, is within the next five years, though completing might take decades. Rick Jackson, 90.3

Cleveland Heights invests $800,000 to revitalize East Derbyshire Posted by Sun Press July 09, 2009 01:00AM By Lindsay Betz [email protected] CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Things are looking up on East Derbyshire. The city has invested over $800,000 in a plan to revitalize the street between Lee Road and Cottage Grove Avenue. They have bought and renovated houses, offered free landscaping to owner-occupied homes and assisted homeowners in making their own improvements. More info at: http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2009/07/city_invests_800000_to_revital.html

Don't know his contract But here's a good wiki breakdown of him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Parker

Not exactly what we consider an "Urban Farm" but still improving the City of Cleveland and a feel good story: Heidi Sedlak, fighting kidney disease, keeps vital by filling her garden with life by Roxanne Washington/Plain Dealer Reporter Thursday July 09, 2009, 7:25 AM Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer Walking through Heidi Sedlak's garden is like taking a stroll with her friends and family. Most of the plants in her shady West Side garden are from cuttings or gifts from family and friends. When Heidi Sedlak began kidney dialysis due to a progressive kidney disease some 12 years ago, her doctor made a suggestion. "I was advised to keep as physically active as I can," remembers Sedlak. More at cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2009/07/heidi_sedlak_fighting_kidney_d.html

Cheap Airline fares coming FYI: http://www.newsnet5.com/money/19992146/detail.html

http://www.cleveland.com/editorials/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1247128388237050.xml&coll=2 British speculator on Cleveland building ends up with a lot of nothing -- editorial Thursday, July 09, 2009 Retired Dr. Sheo Prasad is an educated man. He is also a sucker. Prasad, like hundreds of speculators -- often with more cash than sense -- sees the foreclosure crisis in Cleveland as an investment opportunity. In November 2008, he got on eBay, paid a female flipper in North Carolina $35,000 and bought six properties, sight unseen, in distressed East Side neighborhoods. More at http://www.cleveland.com/editorials/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1247128388237050.xml&coll=2

NASA Glenn Research Center taking part in Ohio celebration of first lunar landing Posted by Grant Segall / Plain Dealer Reporter July 08, 2009 17:57PM BROOK PARK, Ohio -- Forty years later, Ohio wants to remind the world that a Buckeye conquered the moon, with help from researchers here. The first lunar landing will be commemorated at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, home to much Apollo program research, and at the Armstrong Air and Space Center in Wapakoneta, hometown of the first moonwalker, Neil Armstrong. More at: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/nasa_glenn_research_center_tak.html

I always like angled streets. Not too sure about the wind patterns since I think it'll be windy down there anyways. Angled streets create more possibilites for creative architecture as well as makes an area feel bigger than it is. Not to be a Debbie Downer...but isn't this still at least 15 years away?

Very indepth newsletter from the DCA today: http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe971d747166047f76&m=fef81274726402&ls=fdfc10707c63007d73157277&l=fec910787066057f&s=fe2610777463027d721d70&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe4d1377716d017d7c1d