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With what was lost, I too hope there is some vertical component.

Platform Beer Co. plans to open Urban Apple cider house in Cleveland's Flats By Marc Bona, Northeast Ohio Media Group Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 15, 2015 at 6:46 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio - The folks behind Platform Beer Co. are planning on opening a cider house in the Flats. That makes at least two cider houses in the works in Northeast Ohio in the coming months. "The cider market is growing," Platform's Paul Benner said. "Craft ciders have grown so quickly." Real-estate investor Rafid Fadul owns the Tenk Machine Building on Center Street. Benner and Carson "have a small stake" in Urban Apple. Reed Jaskula is the force behind the cider house. The goal is dual-pronged and ambitious: Open a tasting room and plan for a massive distribution push. http://www.cleveland.com/drinks/index.ssf/2015/04/another_cider_house_planned_fo.html

Indians regular road jerseys, and baseball road jerseys in general list the city. The Cavs also have a "Cleveland" jersey. I'm glad none of them are wearing those lame "look what happens when I stick my hands together" gloves. I'm referring to other NFL teams :). I'm 95% sure no other team in the NFL has their city across their chests.

Boston just clinched the 7th seed with the win over Toronto. Very happy about this first matchup. Go Cavs.

I really like them-- CLEVELAND across the chest is very bold and in your face. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Browns are the only team with the city on the front of their jersey? (Or at all?)

Earliest video perhaps? The angle makes Cleveland downtown look like NYC.

Fantastic! Cleveland Orchestra concert in Slavic Village ranks as memorable occasion By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer Email the author CLEVELAND, Ohio - Great performances, at the Cleveland Orchestra, are common. The treats, then, are those that are meaningful. Broadway Slavic Village enjoyed just such an event last week. Impactful, vibrant, tailored to the community: The orchestra's appearance Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes church, the most prominent element of an ongoing neighborhood residency, was memorable in just about every way. Even the setting was remarkable. Before anyone sounded a note, the very sight of the orchestra in an ornate church packed with 700 locals, most of whom had gone to great lengths for their free tickets, was one any lover of classical music in Cleveland could have savored. Atmospheres don't come more charged. http://www.cleveland.com/musicdance/index.ssf/2015/04/cleveland_orchestra_concert_in.html

http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/04/united_church_of_christ_june_c.html

Not cheap: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/S-l-2-Fairfield-Ave-Cleveland-OH-44113/2102716137_zpid/

A friend of mine who is a Hollywood camera man tells me it's predominately lack of permanent soundstages. He told me while he was here helping film the first Avengers movie, "if Cleveland would use some empty industrial buildings converted to permanant soundstages, they be light years ahead of other mid-size and large cities." Also, there are very few companies in town who handle the auxiliary/supporting industries for the movie industry...costumes, camera repair/replacement, explosives, etc (NOTE: I really don't know auxiliary industries, but he did mention this as lacking). So unless local industries realign or are created, movie productions bring in outside companies/support. One good example I can think of in terms of "realigning" are the pneumatic and hydraulic industries. I've involved with a fluid power outfit in Burbank, CA who has built hydraulic power units used for special effects in movies such as Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean. With Cleveland's large industrial past and present (cough, cough...global leaders Eaton Corp and Parker Hannifin...cough, cough...), it would be a sin if companies outside of the region were flown in to do this type of system design and manufacturing work for special effects. Here are some soundstage offerings I found from other cities: Boston: http://nestudios.com/ Palm Beach, FL: http://www.gstarstudios.com/ Atlanta: http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/our-studios/usa/pinewood-atlanta-studios Burbank, CA: http://studiofacilities.warnerbros.com/stages-sets/sound-stages/

:) http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2008/06/in_jersey_boys_the_four_season.html

Much thanks for the in depth write up KJP. I had some family who lived in Big Italy when they first immigrated to Cleveland -- they shared similar found memories. It completely blows my mind the thinking/series of events that occurred during these different decades.

Although, I am a fan of the numerous evergreen species chosen. This will definitely help the area feel more alive and inviting in the dead of winter (and give something to decorate?). Part of the reason places in the Pacific NW (i.e. Portland OR) feel so green even in Jan-Feb is because of all its native fir and pine trees. EDIT: Darnit Mendo! You beat me to the punch

What year was this pedestrian bridge eliminated? I still want my Cleveland-Prague pedestrian Charles Bridge built....

What about an Akron or Toledo?

I'd say it's about time to update this thread :). I'm hoping the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is involved? Indy returning to Cleveland airport? Apr 6th 2015 at 8:29AM The South may be NASCAR country, but in the Midwest, it's all about Indy: this season, the open-wheel series will host two races at Indianapolis, another in Detroit, one in Milwaukee, one in Iowa and one at Mid-Ohio. That's already six out of the sixteen races on the 2015 calendar, but the Buckeye State could be set to host another in the heartland in the near future. Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport on the shores of Lake Eerie hosted Champ Car races every year without exception from 1982 through 2007. The event was a fan favorite, but after the Champ Car World Series re-merged with the Indy Racing League to make today's IndyCar Series, the event was dropped from the calendar. Following an eight-year gap, however, discussions are reportedly underway to bring the race back to the lakeside airport. http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/06/indy-cleveland-airport-return-report/

I was pondering the impressive growth of the brewery business in/around Cleveland and after some light Googling, it seems the rest of the state is seeing similar successes. From what I could...surmise...here is where Cleveland currently stands: Cleveland city limits: 1. Buckeye Brewing Company https://www.facebook.com/buckeyebrewing (man, that "Tapstack" looks straight outta Portland, OR) 2. Brick and Barrel Brewery 3. Cleveland Brewery (E.185th?! Who knew? But digging the Danny Greene beer) 4. Cleveland Brewing Company (Butcher and the Brewer) 5. Forest City Brewery (Duck Island) 6. Goldhorn Brewery (E.55th) 7. Great Lakes Brewing Company 8. Hansa Haus Lasko Brewery 9. Indigo Imp Brewery 10. Market Garden Brewery 11. Nano Brew Cleveland 12. Platform Beer Company 13. Portside Distillery and Brewery 14. Waterloo Brew (North Collinwood) Surrounding Cleveland Suburbs: 15. Black Box Brewing Company - Westlake, Ohio 16. BottleHouse Brewery And Meadery - Cleveland Heights, Ohio 17. The Brew Kettle - Strongsville, Ohio 18. Chardon BrewWorks - Chardon, Ohio 19. Cornerstone Brewing Company - Berea, Ohio 20. Fat Head's Brewery - Middleburg Heights, Ohio 21. Fat Head's Brewery & Saloon - North Olmsted, Ohio 22. Franklin Brewing Company - Elyria, Ohio 23. Little Mountain Brewing Company - Mentor, Ohio 24. Rocky River Brewing Company - Rocky River, Ohio 25. Willoughby Brewing Company - Willoughby, Ohio How's it going in Akron, Cincy (looks quite impressive!), Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Youngstown, etc?!? Thrillest recently ranked Ohio 12th in the country for beer, but I'm starting to think we may already be or may end up a little higher in the ranks very soon: http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/every-state-in-the-usa-ranked-by-its-beer

Digging the more and more outside of Ohio investment. Hope the Chicago place does well. With the Portland OR brewery market potentially getting oversaturated (the city has 70+ and counting!), I wonder if there could be some persuasion for some Cleveland locations :). Fathead's decided to enter the Portland brewpub market; maybe someone in Portland can return the favor.

Student-housing developer pays $4.5 million for Heritage Hall, downtown YMCA complex By Michelle Jarboe McFee, The Plain Dealer Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 03, 2015 at 11:52 AM, updated April 03, 2015 at 12:55 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio - The nation's largest privately-owned student-housing developer paid $4.5 million this week - slightly more than asking price - for the Heritage Hall building at the eastern edge of downtown Cleveland. Real estate records show that Asset Plus Companies, Inc., took possession of the building, best known as the home of the downtown YMCA, on Wednesday. The seller was a nonprofit housing affiliate of Cleveland State University, which has owned the building and operated it as a dorm since 2009. Asset Plus, based in Houston, plans to renovate the century-old brick structure and convert it to nearly 150 private student apartments. Barrett Kirk, the company's senior vice president of development, wouldn't go into detail about the project or put a price tag on the potential costs of sprucing up the space. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/04/student-housing_developer_pays.html

Okaaaaaaayyyy, here you go. 1) Cleveland city boundaries 2050 census -- with only Bratenahl holding out :) 2) Cleveland city boundaries 2020 census -- what Cleveland would look like after an EC merger 3) Cleveland city boundaries 2030 census -- my ideal city limits

There is a absolute psychological benefit to see Cleveland city gain population in the 2020 census, especially when getting back over the 400,000+ number. Companies grow both organically and through acquisition, so why can't cities? :) (cough...cough...Columbus). This is going to be an interesting transition over the next 2-3 years. Based on everything that's going on, it's probably safe to say this merger is inevitable. Usually it's the leadership in the way of mergers since it would mean losing their jobs. With the EC Mayor starting the conversation, this is a completely different dynamic. If the schools can remain the same, this could end up being a model for future mergers of regionalism.

And to continue off the story above: Effort to recall East Cleveland mayor will not make the ballot By James Ewinger, The Plain Dealer Follow on Twitter on April 02, 2015 at 12:15 PM, updated April 02, 2015 at 12:56 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Organizers of a drive to recall East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton fell well short of the number of signatures needed to put the matter up for a citywide vote. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections reported today that only 298 signatures of registered East Cleveland voters supporting a recall election were on petitions supplied to the board. The number of valid signatures needed was 600. East Cleveland is in a state of fiscal emergency and there is talk of a merger with Cleveland. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/04/effort_to_recall_east_clevelan.html

East Cleveland Mayor launches annexation talk Tom Beres, WKYC-TV 9:55 p.m. EDT April 1, 2015 EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mayor Gary Norton says the subject of merging his financially troubled city with Cleveland has been "political Kryptonite." Thursday night, the mayor will hold a community meeting putting that volatile subject on the table. He wants East Cleveland residents to take the first steps toward a possible merger with the City of Cleveland. Mayor Norton says annexation would mean immediate lower water bills for East Cleveland residents and cutting income tax in half for East Cleveland residents who work in Cleveland. East Cleveland schools would remain separate from Cleveland schools. http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2015/04/01/east-cleveland-mayor-launches-annexation-talk/70794990/

Cleveland State University and Tel Aviv University to establish joint programs By Karen Farkas, Northeast Ohio Media Group Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 02, 2015 at 11:56 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland State University and Tel Aviv University in Israel will establish joint research and educational programs that could include student and faculty exchanges. CSU President Ronald Berkman and TAU President Joseph Klafter signed a memorandum of understanding on March 16 in Tel Aviv, CSU said Thursday. Among the collaborations being explored is a program to bring Israeli hospital leaders to Cleveland to complete a curriculum that would incorporate faculty from CSU, the Northeast Ohio Medical University and Cleveland Clinic's Samson Global Leadership Academy, CSU said. TAU is the largest and most comprehensive institution of higher learning in Israel, with more than 30,000 students. "Cleveland State University's commitment to a global experience extends beyond our classrooms and into the world at large," Berkman said in a release. "Through this latest agreement, CSU will gain another global connection that stands to benefit the universities and our communities." http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/04/cleveland_state_university_and_2.html

Cleveland Orchestra aiming to open eyes, ears and minds with residency in Broadway Slavic Village By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer Email the author on April 02, 2015 at 6:45 AM, updated April 02, 2015 at 12:42 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio - As the crow flies, the distance between University Circle and Broadway Slavic Village is just four miles. The gap being bridged by the Cleveland Orchestra's third local residency, however, is enormous. Not that residents of Broadway Slavic Village don't visit Severance Hall. They do. But hosting the orchestra, the pride of Northeast Ohio, on its turf, in its schools, shops and community centers, means more to the neighborhood than any outsider can imagine. "It adds a bit of spice to the neighborhood. It's nice for people here to get attention for something other than the foreclosure crisis." Launched officially last month, the residency kicks back off Friday, April 10, with a free community concert by the full orchestra at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and continues through Saturday, May 23, with a series of occasional appearances by individual musicians all over the neighborhood. Thus the "urgency" with which Alvarado said residents are sprucing up their properties. http://www.cleveland.com/musicdance/index.ssf/2015/04/cleveland_orchestra_aiming_to.html