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Tom, Unless you have some actual news to share, your speculation is a good as anybody else's. What "retail" is around the stadium? The jewelery / pawn shop? You say it's not a big deal to walk to Hunan or Bricco, so in retort, it's not a big deal to walk to Pints from downtown. In fact, there are more restaurants downtown than around the stadium, so you really have no argument there. The U of A is renovating part of the JAR now to the tune of $300K+, so I don't think they have plans to relocate anytime soon. Bottom line is an arena belongs where anybody is willing to pay for it, whether that be the City of U of A. Also, Cleveland State has come a long way in a short amount of time, much like U of A, so I don't know why you're slamming it. Unless someone comes up with some actual news we need to drop the arena talk, again.

hell on wheels: why food truck owners are feeling the heat Douglas Trattner | Thursday, April 14, 2011 t was one of those deceivingly sunny late March days that we have here in Cleveland -- unseasonably cold, yet still more hopeful than February. Nevertheless, Tremont's Lincoln Park was bustling. As many as 2,000 people flooded the square, lured from their cozy nests by the promise of Polish boys, tater tots, and pad Thai in a paper box. Lines some 50 deep formed in front of the dozen or so food trucks that participated in the inaugural C-Town Chow Down. Crowds were so large that eventually everyone ran out of food and the party dispersed. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/foodtrucklaws041411.aspx

Summit Port Authority offers Diebold deal similar to Goodyear, Bridgestone projects; area leaders react By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer POSTED: 12:36 p.m. EDT, Apr 13, 2011 The Summit County Port Authority has offered Diebold Inc. a deal similar to that involving the planned new Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. headquarters and the under-construction Bridgestone Americas technical center in Akron. Port Authority president Christopher Burnham said today in an interview with the Beacon Journal that he and area officials began talking with Diebold last year and the port authority eventually offered ''some kind of lease structure'' on the headquarters, where the Port Authority would help finance construction, with Diebold leasing the facility. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/119774274.html Student housing gets green light Council OKs plans for new apartments at Cedar and Main in downtown Akron By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 Akron City Council voted Monday to move forward with plans for a new downtown apartment building, despite concerns about the financial terms of the deal. Akron bought the 2.2-acre property at Main and Cedar streets, which formerly housed the Parrish McIntyre tire store, for about $1.6 million in 2008. The city is selling it to developer Martin Mehall for $264,000 and another $37,000 to cover the cost of demolishing the tire store. http://www.ohio.com/news/119675149.html

Diebold to build new world HQ in Akron-Canton area Posted Apr 12, 2011 @ 08:19 AM Last update Apr 12, 2011 @ 09:58 AM GREEN — GREEN Diebold’s plans to consolidate its five local sites into a new corporate headquarters in the Akron-Canton area will be discussed at a 1:15 p.m. news conference today. Thomas W. Swidarski, company president and chief executive officer, and Ohio governor John R. Kasich will speak at the press event at the company’s current headquarters at 5995 Mayfair Rd. Pending approval at relevant state and local levels, the project will retain at least 1,500 jobs in Ohio for eight years. http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x782061359/Diebold-to-build-new-world-HQ-in-Akron-Canton-area

Contest names Cleveland area bakery best in U.S. By Associated Press POSTED: 08:34 a.m. EDT, Apr 11, 2011 AMHERST, OHIO: An Ohio bakery known for something it calls a snoogle has been named America's best bakery in a contest sponsored by an industry publication. Baking Buyer's editorial team chose Kiedrowski's (kih-DROW'-skeez) Simply Delicious Bakery as one of nine finalists for the title. An online vote gave the win to the family-owned bakery in Amherst, about 30 miles west of Cleveland. Baking Buyer says Kiedrowski's drew more than half of the more than 55,000 votes cast. The magazine says that shows the bakery has devoted fans. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/119591084.html

Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close without new federal budget Published on Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 Without a new federal budget, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will be closed to the public starting Saturday. The closure, announced Wednesday by the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., would affect visitors centers, programs and even park trails and facilities. Parking lots would be locked. Such a sweeping closure is necessary and warranted, said Park Service spokesman David Barna. In addition, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad would cease to run until federal budget issues are resolved, said train spokesman Steven Wait. The railroad runs Saturdays and Sundays for tourists and Thursdays and Fridays for school groups. http://www.ohio.com/news/119384704.html

euclid ave corridor project finalist in national land-use prize Thursday, April 07, 2011 Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced 20 finalists for its 2011 Awards for Excellence: The Americas Competition, "widely recognized as the land use industry's most prestigious recognition program." "The criteria for the awards include leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental protection and enhancement, response to societal needs, and financial viability." http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/inthenews/euclidavenuelanduse040711.aspx

Tax difficulties close Yocono's restaurant By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer Published on Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 Longtime West Akron restaurant Yocono's — known for its inexpensive Italian food — has abruptly closed after falling behind on paying state sales tax. An Ohio Department of Taxation sign taped to the front door of the 36-year-old establishment says the place is ''prohibited from making retail sales'' beginning Monday. http://www.ohio.com/business/119307789.html

First piers installed on Akron Y-Bridge Published on Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 Beacon Journal staff report Workers from Posen Construction Co. installed the first of the 5,000-pound concrete piers being added to the All-America or Y-Bridge on Tuesday as part of a refurbishment project. The piers are decorative and will contain energy-saving LED lighting fixtures. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/119307619.html

Umm, I would stay away from "P Spot" if I was him. Yes, very good. Had the Mushrooms, pecorino, arugula and truffle oil Cleveland considers restaurant trans fats ban By Associated Press POSTED: 07:40 a.m. EDT, Apr 06, 2011 CLEVELAND: Proposals before Cleveland's city council would outlaw artery-clogging trans fats in restaurant food and ban smoking at public parks and within 150 feet of city buildings. Councilman Joe Cimperman tells the Plain Dealer newspaper the measures he introduced Monday would back up a health campaign launched by four Cleveland hospitals and Mayor Frank Jackson. "Healthy Cleveland" began in February toward making the city the healthiest in the country. A spokeswoman for the mayor says the proposed ordinances would boost the campaign. Cimperman says some critics who'd call the legislation too intrusive said the same thing about laws requiring seat belt use in cars. Violations of the smoking restrictions would bring fines of up to $250. The trans fats ban would be similar to one enacted in New York. Information from the Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/119314134.html

PARTA breaks ground on transit center: Kent facility cited as an example of the region "roaring back' By Thomas Gallick | Staff Writer Heavy rain drenched Kent on Monday, but couldn’t dampen the spirits of the officials gathered at the groundbreaking for the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority’s new downtown-Kent transit center. “It may be a little gloomy outside, but the sun is shining on Kent, Ohio today and with good reason,” said Max Blachman, regional representative for Sen. Sherrod Brown’s office. Blachman said the project was one example of the region “roaring back...despite what others might say.” http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/5010986 Court site options debated: Forum draws 150, but no agreement on idea of moving new facility out of Kent By MIKE SEVER | STAFF WRITER Speakers at a special public meeting of Portage County commissioners held Monday generally conceded that the county municipal court in Kent is inadequate and needs to be replaced. But there is still no agreement on where the new facility should be. State law requires that a branch of the county municipal court be located in Kent. County commissioners have not been able to agree on a site that meets the location, size and cost criteria. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/5010984

New article with some more details Mustard Seed announced as Highland Square choice City Council must OK plan for Akron-owned property By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer • The Nabors might temporarily open a small store in 2,500 feet of vacant space in the building that includes Chipotle. • Out-of-the box ideas, such as putting parking on the roof of the store or below it, are being considered. The Nabors also are pondering using the roof for a greenhouse or outdoor cafe. City leaders have suggested building loft apartments or offices above the store. http://www.ohio.com/news/118972124.html

Agreed, but if they are only to get across a busy street/highway they are not as bad. When they start connecting buildings, that's when trouble starts. I don't feel that a ped bridge is necessary in this instance.

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As uastudent said, most comments on Ohio.com say that every part of Akron is bad and the Mayor is horrible and he wastes all of the taxpayer money flying around the world on trips. That being said, HS around Market St. and North is great, especially North when you get into the single-family homes. A lot of people take pride in living there. There are outskirts that are considered HS, East and South that have some problems, but nothing on a daily basis, that I'm aware of. Some people will say that the Sparkle Market that was formerly in HS went out of business b/c of theft. I don't know how true that is. Audid, I never saw that part of the article about going downtown with another grocer. I would think that would be a good model for Stansi who put in a proposal.

Northeast Ohio's chef-driven burger joints are spawning more locations: Restaurant Row Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 7:27 AM Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 9:21 AM Joe Crea, The Plain Dealer By Joe Crea, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer • Restaurateur Mike Mariola is widely respected for his two restaurants in downtown Wooster, City Square Steakhouse and South Market Bistro. This summer, look for his first burger concept, The Rail, to open in Summit Mall in Fairlawn. In a media release, Mariola describes the design as meat-packing district, with open rafters and concrete floors. The 75-seat burger bar will be near the mall's P.F. Chang's restaurant. The Rail: Opens this summer. Sign up for email alerts with more information at therailburger.com. http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2011/03/northeast_ohios_chef-driven_bu.html

/\/\/\ you have been heard! Mustard Seed is chosen grocer for Highland Square By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 01:40 p.m. EDT, Mar 30, 2011 Mustard Seed is Akron's chosen grocer for the Highland Square neighborhood that has been clamoring for a store for many years. Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic made the announcement this afternoon. The city picked Mustard Seed, which already has stores in Montrose and Solon, from four grocers who submitted proposals. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/118925269.html

The Mayor will be making an announcement regarding an agreement this afternoon.

Developer plans more apartments Council delays voting on proposed complex downtown at Main, Cedar By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer The new five-story, 167,000-square-foot complex would feature two-bedroom and studio or loft-style apartments and an outdoor swimming pool off a 117-space parking lot behind the building. Other amenities would include a fitness center, media room, game room, tanning bed and study lounges. It would be marketed to college students and young professionals who work — or want to live — downtown. The new apartments would rent for about $700 a month per bed, compared to $600 a month at 22 Exchange. http://www.ohio.com/news/118824394.html

GARDEN OASIS IN CITY Vacant plot in Akron to become urban farm By Malcolm X Abram Beacon Journal staff writer On Saturday, Boni and James, a gaggle of friends and supporters, and a pair of hardworking Percheron Cross Draft horses broke ground for the garden. They intend to harvest 70 varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs, including tomatoes, corn, beans, watermelon, lettuce, kale — all without the help of any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. http://www.ohio.com/news/118729179.html Group planning sustainable living community in Akron Published on Saturday, Mar 26, 2011 Passive house technology could be showing up in new houses in Akron. Some of the building methods are expected to be incorporated in the NEOhaus EcoVillage, an environmentally sensitive community planned for Akron. A group of advocates for sustainable living has been meeting monthly and working on plans to bring the ecovillage concept here. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/home_garden/118699094.html

Proposals could turn Highland Square site into store Four companies submit plans to Akron officials for long-awaited grocery By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Akron's want ad for a grocery store for Highland Square netted proposals from four established grocers. Three are familiar names to the Akron area — Freshway, IGA and Mustard Seed. The fourth, Santisi, isn't well-known here but is in Youngstown. http://www.ohio.com/news/118636539.html This is great news. Out of the four proposals: 1 wants City to pay for new building, 1 wants to lease a new building with option to buy, 1 wants financing guaranteed by the City, and 1 "offered to buy the property and buildings — and agreed to operate a store there for ''a minimum of five years'' — or to lease the property and buildings from the city, with an option to buy at a later date." I think it's pretty obvious what the choice should be, although I would love to see a Mustard Seed store in HS.

Correct, the Engineering building would be between the Gas Trubine building and what is currently Buckingham Hall. Buckingham will be demolished to make way for the new Law School. That is on definite hold however as funding has fell through on it.

Matt Fish Divulges Third Melt is in the Works Posted by Douglas Trattner on Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM Matt Fish has just divulged that he has signed a lease to open his third Melt Bar and Grilled. Located in a suburb south of Cleveland, the new location is slated to open by late September of this year. "The location is strategically located between Cleveland and Akron," Fish explains. "We want to start tapping into the Akron market," many of whom only visit on special occasions. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/03/24/matt-fish-divulges-third-melt-is-in-the-works

UA laying groundwork Trustees move forward with plans for research facility for College of Engineering By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer The University of Akron took the first step toward a new research facility for its rapidly growing College of Engineering on Wednesday. Trustees approved $750,000 in site work for a $14.8 million, 39,000-square-foot building on Wolf Ledges Parkway on the west side of campus. http://www.ohio.com/news/118561509.html RENDERING THERE