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Wild card game sold out http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2013/09/indians_wild_card_game_at_prog.html#comments

Very entertaining pregame interview by Terry Francona: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2013/09/terry_francona_on_riding_scoot.html#incart_big-photo

Frikin awesome images! Reminder to everyone of the ArtBox Project http://www.universitycircle.org/news/2013/09/uci-and-cia-partner-on-the-euclid-avenue-artbox-project

Case will be putting an addition on their lovely Alumni House: Frank and Jocelyne Linsalata pledge up to $4 million for Alumni Center September 27, 2013 For Frank Linsalata, nearly two decades of intense service isn’t enough. Nor is $3 million. Now, on the occasion of his 50th class reunion, he and his wife Jocelyne wanted to do yet more for his alma mater. Case Western Reserve officials had discussed creation of a central location for alumni for decades, but did not focus squarely on a site until the mid-2000s. Rather than continue to search for a spot to build anew, they looked to an existing landmark, a 1911 Georgian brick home that the university had acquired in 1953. Dedicated in October 2007, the house quickly became a favorite spot for events, from university gatherings to weddings, and as a special place to view the homecoming parade every year. The crowded calendar underscored graduates’ desire for a “home of their own” on campus, as well as the need for additional space. The 8,900-square-foot addition, dubbed Alumni Hall, would be able to accommodate as many as 240 guests, but also could be divided into smaller sections depending on attendance. Plans also call for an exterior terrace that could hold as many as 100 guests. http://cwru-daily.com/news/frank-and-jocelyne-linsalata-pledge-up-to-4-million-for-alumni-center/

There's a definite disparity of talent in D3. Being ranked in the top 25 if a big deal As of last year there were 239 teams in D3! http://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-nation/2012/a-whole-lot-of-special

If you're looking for nice noon-time Saturday entertainment in University Circle, Case Western Reserve Spartans play the No. 2 Team in the country, Linfield (McMinnville, OR)...a little nervous about this one...this is essentially playing a Mount Union-strong team. http://athletics.case.edu/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130923i16h6s

I honestly propose making Masterson the closer for the rest of the year. Since he's not 100%, this will allow him to get back into form and provide the Indians a lights out closer.

Interesting link from the comments section: http://six5bistro.com/about-us.html

Portland has one Downtown that I've shopped at recently. I agree, perfect for the May Company building. http://www.kptv.com/story/22919707/city-target-opens-in-downtown-portland-today

Walgreens in Chicago uses their Bank Vault for vitamins :) http://news.walgreens.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5679

More Downtown apartments? Cuyahoga County council approves sale of three buildings for $3.4 million Andrew J. Tobias, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Andrew J. Tobias, Northeast Ohio Media Group on September 24, 2013 at 7:45 PM, updated September 25, 2013 at 1:18 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As part of an ongoing process to consolidate its offices, Cuyahoga County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved selling a trio of buildings in downtown Cleveland to a private developer. Weston Inc. is considering converting one of the buildings -- the Marion Building in the Warehouse District at 1276 W. 3rd St.-- into apartments, company CEO T.J. Asher told The Plain Dealer last month. http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/index.ssf/2013/09/cuyahoga_county_council_approves_sale_of_three_buildings_for_34_million.html

Great to see some national recognition for the neighborhood! :clap: :clap:

So are we saying they're going to level some of those beautiful apartment buildings along Superior? I'm referring to the stretch from Glenmont to Mayfield.

Ohio City really does have a housing and apartment shortage. Too bad developers have to go through so much red tape to fulfill the market demand. If Uptown-quality apartments were built right now...there would be a waiting list in no time.

Anyone else notice...Ohio City on the rise. Ohio City is home to market optimism Area has experienced an 'enormous' change in sales of houses at $200K and up By STAN BULLARD 4:30 am, September 22, 2013 Patty and Steve Roberts recently sold their four-bedroom, Shaker Heights home with a large yard and in-ground pool to downsize, because their daughters are grown. The couple this month moved into a two-bedroom place with a one-car carport and 30% less space. The new place is a single-family home built in 1854 on Carroll Avenue in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood that cost $290,000. Residential brokers active in the city say Ohio City has had a strong year, though they add that other walkable city neighborhoods, from Little Italy and University Circle on the East Side to Tremont and Detroit Shoreway on the west, have had good results this year as well. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20130922/SUB1/309229980

^ I personally believe the Wade Park area (Wade Park Ave, Ashbury, and Lee) will be the next to undergo gentrification in Cleveland...especially after Phase II of Uptown and the Little Italy rapid station is complete. E.118th and Wade Park is already getting $400K townhomes. -- On another note, did anyone catch this regarding the Cleveland Children's Museum? "After 27 years of renting a former Howard Johnson's restaurant in University Circle, the museum is ready to move. Its 11,000-square-foot space is too small, when compared with the footprint of other children's museums in similarly sized cities. Maria Campanelli, the executive director, believes the museum could boost its attendance -- now 100,000 visitors a year -- in a bigger, better building with new exhibits. The museum's current land, just off Euclid and Stearns Road, might be more valuable for another use. An unidentified developer is looking at the site, owned by neighborhood nonprofit University Circle Inc., for a mixed-use project that would include housing. University Circle Inc. has been helping the children's museum evaluate other possible locations in and near University Circle." www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/09/euclid_avenue_mansion_laden_wi.html

And if anyone else is confused about the future date dedication...it'll be tied to Case's Homecoming: http://www.casealum.org/blue-block-party-2.0

Love from Mexico: http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2013/09/cleveland_indians_fan_travels.html

Anyone know about this property conversion by WXZ?? http://www.wxzdevelopment.com/universityview.htm

ouch USAToday!

The demand is absolutely there. Although I'm not sure if the enjoy the aesthetics, you cannot deny the much improved urban footprint/design embracing Chester. Grocery store??!

Very well put together writing and photos: http://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/ohio/articles/cle-eats-ten-great-dining-spots-in-cleveland/

My exact thoughts -- seems like an easy compromise if the parking lot is inevitable in the short term.

^Awesome thanks! Monday, September 16th, 2013 UCI and CIA Partner on the Euclid Avenue ArtBox Project CLEVELAND- University Circle Inc. (UCI) and the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) are excited to announce the installation of their collaborative Euclid Avenue ArtBox Project, which will turn 22 traffic control boxes on Euclid Avenue between E. 105th Street and E. 123rd Street into dynamic public art displays. The project is being implemented in coordination with the City of Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. UCI and CIA staff partnered in early 2012 to develop the project, beginning with a focus on the traffic control boxes due to their recurrence along Euclid Avenue in 15 highly visible locations. The boxes had become a maintenance concern for UCI ambassadors, who regularly clean graffiti off their surfaces. They had also started to show regular wear from environmental conditions, such as inclement weather and salt spray from road crews. Moreover, they represented an opportunity to enliven the streetscape with splashes of color and visual interest at regular intervals along the avenue at relatively little cost and without encroaching into public paths. http://www.universitycircle.org/news/2013/09/uci-and-cia-partner-on-the-euclid-avenue-artbox-project

I completely agree with you...residential projects on the fence will be getting a much needed shove of encouragement, complimenting retail with be attracted to this anchor, and those "norms" will take a second look at downtown living even furthering the demand. -- especially in the Breuer tower itself. Overall, Heinen's brand name with elevate the feel of the surrounding blocks and downtown....all a win, win, win with postive vibes.