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Maybe someone can answer this, but I thought they had offices on the first floor? I know I have been in the lobby on the 1st floor a couple years ago, and it is a very dreary place.

Redone building called work of art Tony Troppe, other developers spend about $2 million on renovations By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer http://www.ohio.com/news/74427327.html

Makeover: UA's 'front door' on Main Street has a vibrant new look The vibrant view along Main Street features scenes ranging from basketball to Soap Box Derby racers in action. http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=815023&pageTitle=Recent%20Headlines&crumbTitle=Main%20Street%20makeover

Summit County Agrees On Firestone Tech Center 11/23/2009 10:54:59 PM | Mike Ward, AkronNewsNow.com Summit County has come to an agreement over its part of the effort to start building Bridgestone-Firestone's Tech Center in Akron. advertisement County officials say they came to a tentative pact regarding their own role with the Tech Center on Monday. The county's end of the deal involves $6.8 million for the tech center's parking facility and $500,000 for its pedestrian walkway. more with audio: http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/itemdetail.asp?ID=36120&section=news&subsection=localnews&title=AUDIO_Summit_County_Agrees_On_Firestone_Tech_ edit 11/25/09: here's another article with a rendering http://www.ohio.com/business/73289237.html

Akron gets grant to revitalize Landmark Building By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 08:10 p.m. EST, Nov 20, 2009 Plans call for upscale lofts on the upper floors and a restaurant on the ground level. The restoration has a $10 million price tag. http://www.ohio.com/news/70668182.html

I assume you can go here: http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/architect/projects/northcampus/ at the bottom they have a place to enter your email for updates. I don't see anything else posted on their website.

Went to Pub Bricco last night in the Valley. Here is the menu and website: http://www.pubbricco.com/menu Had a turkey burger w/ sprouts, avacado, feta, roasted red peppers on a wheat bun. It was very tasty. The bun was nice too, only complaint is that it could have used more feta. Also tried the chorizo beer cheese fries. Nothing overwhelming, but not a bad side to share. Also, as was posted here: http://www.ohioverticals.com/blogs/realestate/2009/11/rumors-bricco-explosion/ I was able to confirm that Bricco will be opening a fourth location in the Four Points Sheraton across from Summit Mall. They are in the process of finalizing contracts.

I like the 1/3 running bond chosen for the brick. Just a small detail that shows someone was using some thought.

'Hell's Kitchen' chefs to cook at Cleveland's AMP 150 for grand opening: Restaurant Row By Joe Crea, The Plain Dealer If you're already planning your Thanksgiving weekend itinerary, Michael Symon will sign copies of his book "Live to Cook" starting at noon Saturday, Nov. 28, at the new Strongsville Costco store, 16690 Royalton Road. Also, Symon's latest restaurant, The B Spot, is slated to open Monday, Nov. 23, at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2009/11/hells_kitchen_chefs_to_cook_at.html

Relish diverse choices from authentic Thai to upscale burgers New eateries expand menu of options Brave crop of restaurateurs bring affordable selections to Akron area By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food writer http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food/69664917.html

Word is that the former location of The Grotto in the valley will be opening as "Pub Bricco", from the owners of the dowtown Akron and Cleveland locations. The space had been renovated for an Irish themed pub, but never opened. Edit: Did a search and found an ad for employement:

Looks like Applebee's with more money put into the look of the menu than the items and preparations on it. I would think it would compete with Cadillac Ranch.

I must have taken a time machine. It looks like a giant bollard protecting the campus from cars running into it.

/\/\ That River Spirit is one of the first con temporarily designed casinos I've seen, which is funny b/c when you go to Vegas the outside and gaming areas are classically cheesy, but the restaurants and rooms are contemporary. I guess you could say Casino Windsor is a nice design, considering...

Nothin wrong with that! Restaurant Week is Nov. 1-14. For those that are not familiar, traditionally participating restaurants will offer a full meal for $25-30. Here are the participating restaurants: http://clevelandindependents.com/wp/restaurants/

Cilantro has opened downtown where Piatto used to be located. I walked by the other day and from the window is seemed like another nicely done / trendy restaurant addition to downtown. Now for the retail and living! They have sushi and thai food. website is not up yet, but this is the address: http://www.cilantrothai.com Cilantro Thai to open at former Piatto's Dayton man, mother are finalizing restaurant menu for September By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food writer http://www.downtownakron.com/newsitem/cilantro-thai-to-open-at-former-piattos Also, Mr. Zub's is open in Highland Square. It's a sandwich / sub place with a twist. The sandwiches are named after characters in popular movies. I had the "Uncle Rico" Roast Beef, tater tots and chive cream cheese on a wheat bagel. They have about 20+ sandwiches. Urbanspoon has photos of their menu: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/16/1481919/restaurant/Cleveland/Mr-Zubs-Deli-at-the-Matinee-Akron

Ha, thats a spray-on vapor barrier, somewhat new technology (being used more), same purpose as a Tyvek material. The color is partlyso that you can see if any areas were missed.

Hotel and conference center on drawing board for Kent By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer "Kent State University might invest up to $3 million to become a preferred equity partner in a hotel and conference center." http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/64701597.html Click on the photos and they have a generic map showing where things are planned to be located.

They want to tear down all of College St. basically, at least that was the initial plan. You can see the Master Plan at: http://www.kent360.com , then click on "2009 Presentation on Downtown Redevelopment Status"

Two weeks to start construction from the issue of a bid notice? Wow, that's some aggressive timeline.

I'm not 100% sure. I know they are also doing a feasibility study to replace the Nursing school. So it is possible, but most of the building was built in the 70's so I don't know that it couldn't be retrofitted. Then again there is a major push by Curtis to have a cohesive architecture style to the campus. From the feasibility study that they released, they are going to renovate the existing building. The Architect gave these "design options" (click on for blow-ups): They also had this interior rendering (for whatever reason, maybe there were more done that they didn't release?)

Yes, stringent operating rules, like not loitering outside at all hours of the night and having real security or hiring police. That would be absurd.

I agree that the ambiance is underwhelming, but the food was excellent.

The 2nd phase of development is supposed to continue to that area. The Phoenix Project - Kent, Ohio (Photo by Mark Watt) Kick-Starting Redevelopment in Kent $6.5 million Phoenix Project injects city’s downtown with new retail, office space By Mark Watt http://www.propertiesmag.com/cf01.htm