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I just saw this on Twitter and came here to ask what is going on with all of these "shut down 75% of the rail system" closures. It's really annoying to feel like you can't rely on the rapid running on the weekends. Do the operators still get paid for their shifts when ODOT shuts down the service?

With that kind of cushion we might be ok with Perez closing. I'd be happier with another touchdown though....

Josh Gordon tweeted the above graphic on his own instagram account. Those of who have already traveled the paths that Josh are heading down are scared to death for him. Few understand this unless they've been there. Josh may grow out of this or he may disappear into it. It's his call. OK then well it's probably for real. Carry on!

Before we all jump to conclusions, has anyone confirmed if this club actually confirmed this appearance? Sometimes they go through different channels and think they have a guy confirmed, then get slapped for advertising it without an actual contract etc.

And most importantly, connection to the next neighborhood--in the form of the new residents moving in around CSU. Cleveland always lacks connection, but that appears to be changing.

I hadn't paid attention much on recent flights--is that a SURFACE LOT going where the long term garage used to be?

I think you hit on the biggest issue right there, the discrepancy between the costs (and therefore the rents needed) versus the rents that the market will pay. Anything similar to those renderings would easily be over $2psf in rent, and I'm not sure you could rent out a few hundred units for that much. All that being said, I hope that area does get developed sooner rather than later. Once again, if you take a modest parking tax and put it towards subsidizing construction costs, low interest loans, etc. you could make these more competitive. What if we were to extend the sin tax? We're all used to paying that. I may personally own a corner of Progressive field ;)

If you look upthread, someone posted a suggestion to impose a small tax on parking to subsidize developments like these. The demand is there for modern apartments/condos downtown, but developers cannot get the rent needed to finance new construction. I don't think they'd have a problem filling them if they can just figure out how to build them.

I knew someone was going to say this. What Weston had recently proposed for its Warehouse District lots provides for both by building restaurants/retail on the ground floors, several levels of parking above and then residential above that. Or... Build a parking deck surrounded by mixed use.... I really don't see anything wrong with it in a smaller city like Cleveland. Let's make the best of what we have. As long as there is an interaction with the street, and ideally residential on top of the parking, why not. Better than the sea of parking lots....

My friends family owns a restaurant on W. 6th. I hate this, but they - and other business owners - have very shortsighted views on developing the parking lots. I get that--bus as a part of our development we can make sure the bottom floor is retain, then 5-6 floors of parking, with residential on top. Win-win-win for all parties involved. Suburbanites can still park plus the restaurant owner has new residents as customers. FYI........ Friday, May 17, 2013 7 Comments Businesses Win When Cars and Parking Give Way to Peds, Bikes, and Transit by Steven Vance ....There’s another way to approach the problem: Giving priority to the most efficient modes of transportation, which would address both the need for people to travel and the need to create a desirable urban environment. More people will be able get to and through the place, even as the pedestrian environment improves thanks to the decline in car traffic. This more rational option is paying dividends for American cities. Reallocating urban street space from cars to pedestrians, bikes, and transit has shown time and time again to improve the efficiency of the street and enhance retail performance. A recent analysis of sales receipts and real estate data in New York City found that streets where traffic lanes and parking had been re-purposed for bus lanes, bike lanes, and pedestrian space performed better economically, overall, than streets that saw no changes. San Francisco recently eliminated left turns and increased enforcement on its transit-only lanes on Church Street: travel times dropped, reliability increased. These changes are good for business in part because they make the street more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, who tend to make more frequent trips to retailers than car drivers. READ MORE AT: http://chi.streetsblog.org/2013/05/17/businesses-win-when-cars-and-parking-give-way-to-peds-bikes-and-transit/ I like this KJP, but feel we have to remain realistic. Cleveland is not San Francisco or New York City. Not even in the neighborhood (pun intended) when it comes to density. So for the time being, it will take suburbanites to keep downtown viable (and all downtowners to give up their cars). So why not develop in the interest of all parties, rather than try to force an agenda or social experiment?

My friends family owns a restaurant on W. 6th. I hate this, but they - and other business owners - have very shortsighted views on developing the parking lots. I get that--bus as a part of our development we can make sure the bottom floor is retain, then 5-6 floors of parking, with residential on top. Win-win-win for all parties involved. Suburbanites can still park plus the restaurant owner has new residents as customers.

I've been there before---good for a game as long as a band isn't playing! Their sound there is amongst the worst in town. Loud AND sounds like poo....

Oh yes, there would bound to be those Cleveland.com posters who allegedly run huge businesses downtown and threaten to move their 1000 employees to the suburbs over a 35 cent a day tax on parking.

I think Detroits magic number is down to 1 so it's a long shot, but I guess still possible.

Make sure it's Draconian. I actually like the idea. One way to subsidize some new housing since the market won't raise rents to allow developers to build. And the city gets new residents, payroll taxes, etc....

But not surprising given the conditions the stadium was designed and built under. Run by a government body in a rush with budget constraints that guys like Jerry Jones never see. Frankly I'm surprised we didn't get worse. For an off-the-shelf, cookie-cutter stadium it's not that bad. And at least audio is a relatively easy fix.

Yeah Perez should be buying some beers tonight!

Wow amen! That is one small step for Cleveland, one giant leap for our lakefront! Let the neighborhood connection begin!

I suppose this personal insult was directed at me? As a matter of fact, I have 20+ years in the industry.

Yes very good news!

I only found the following hotels available for a check in Friday - Sunday (9/26-9/28) $279 InterContinental Cleveland $375 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel $249 Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center $187 Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway $17 DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown $253 InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland $170 Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown $159 Residence Inn Cleveland Downtown $74 University Hotel & Suites $199 Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown $155 Comfort Inn Downtown Just flat out lazy reporting. Wow shameful on 19 Action News' part. With the Rennaissance at $375 and the Comfort Inn at $155, it must have been close to a sell out. Don't forget that hotels will oversell just like the airlines.

The theory behind it is SMG or Global would bring in a preexisting management team with vast experience in the field, who also have the capability of marketing and attracting other national shows. Starting from the ground up is ok--if you have deep pockets and little competition (Dan Gilbert comes to mind).

Go Frank Go! I like the way he's working on the Governor. Now if he could only convince him to give up some rail money!

I like the Hyatt in the old Arcade. The entrance on Superior is pretty cool with the heaters, and of course leading to all things retail inside. I suppose they couldn't mess that up since they got it right 100 years ago (holding my breath....)

I'm less concerned about the number of rooms and MORE concerned about the speed with which their moving. I'd like to see our leaders show some vision here--not just slap up the fastest 600...no 625....no 650 room hotel they can get done. Condos on top! Retail on the bottom. Let's make this a project to last well into this century--not the next 20 years while the convention center stays viable.