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I think the area you mention is just west of UA's law school and south of UA's performing arts hall. From what I've learned, that area is slated for a new law school since C. Blake McDowell is under serious scrutiny and must expand if not rebuild. Law School Renovation and/or Addition - Feasibility and Site Selection Study "The Associate will provide options to The University of Akron for modifications to the school of law building. All options will reflect architectural character compatible with recently completed buildings on The University of Akron Campus. The exterior of the building will feature masonry, glass and aluminum elements to match other new University buildings. The project will include approximately 120,000 square feet. Several site configurations (up to five) requiring different building solutions will be studied by the Associate. Solutions may include renovation and expansion of the existing law school, or demolition of existing buildings. Relocation costs (interim or permanent) for affected departments will be included in the feasibility study. A comparative analysis of the sites and related project costs will be provided by the Associate. Final architectural design and site selection will be approved by The University of Akron, Department of Capital Planning and Facilities Management. "

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Yes, the upper floors are in need of some exterior restoration.

haha, well it really doesn't look like one with what's left. the "parking lot" across from Mama Santa's on E.123rd and Mayfield. It's the building on that property. Have you heard anything about the space where Corbo's Bakery used to be?

But it's a chocolate bar first. It's called the chocolate bar. Isn't Greenhouse Tavern do a lot of vegetarian/vegan food? They serve soup, salads and sandwiches, not steaks. I don't think most people will go there for their sandwiches, maybe at lunch. I have to agree, Greenhouse is as close to that type of clientele that one would want to get to. Personally, I don't think an all vegan bar could survive in this social climate. I could only see that in CA.

The Taverne of Richfield has closed its doors less than two years after it reopened, amid a mire of workers' compensation lawsuits. The restaurant is being sued separately by two former employees, both of whom claim they were fired after being injured on the job and filing workers' compensation claims. The cases are in Summit County Common Pleas Court. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/50843237.html Couple of the shady businessmen in Akron Wine in Wadsworth The Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth is holding a series of Friday wine tastings beginning July 24, with a Christmas in July featuring ''South Pole'' wines from countries south of the equator. (See the URL for more.)

Well, we almost made it a week w/o a story in the ABJ about the new stadium...almost. UA stadium chalks up another addition By Beacon Journal staff POSTED: 12:06 p.m. EDT, Jul 17, 2009 Installation of the scoreboad at the University of Akron's InfoCision Stadium got under way this morning. The entire structure will be 60 feet by 84 feet with a video board measuring 22 feet by 39 feet, according to information supplied by the university... more at: http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/51031102.html

From rubber to rubble: Historic building to be torn down to make way for Goodyear project By Beacon Journal staff POSTED: 06:44 p.m. EDT, Jul 15, 2009 A large, former General Tire building off Seiberling Street in East Akron dating to 1898 that most recently was used as a warehouse and business incubator is being turned to rubble. Once all of the structure is knocked down and removed as expected in October, the $900 million Goodyear headquarters/Riverwalk project will have more land to grow on. The new property owner, California-based Industrial Realty Group, is removing asbestos from the interior before completing the demolition of the two-story, 276,846-square-foot building. http://www.ohio.com/business/50894667.html

I understand your logic, but I think that would bring an atmosphere similar to going to a Browns game. People drive to the parking space, walk over the bridge, walk back to their car, and leave. That doesn't help the city. You need people walking around on the streets. If they have to park a little farther away and walk that's ok. It won't deter them from going to an event and you get some liveliness to the street. Who knows, they might even pass a store / restaurant that they would want to come back to visit!

Cafe reopens at Akron museum By Dorothy Shinn Beacon Journal art and architecture writer Published on Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 The Akron Art Museum has brought back summertime cafe service with the opening of Hattie's Cafe Express. The returning amenity features fair trade coffees, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, soups and salads, and gourmet chocolate desserts. All foods are made fresh daily. Next to the Beatrice Knapp McDowell Grand Lobby, Hattie's Cafe, a Hattie Larlham vocation program for area adults with disabilities, offers indoor and outdoor seating. Brown bag lunches also are available. http://www.ohio.com/news/50920017.html Hattie's Café Express Wednesday - Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm Thursday: 11 am - 7:30 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday http://www.akronartmuseum.org/cafe/

Exactly. If built downtown it wouldn't have to house just U of A events. I'm sure the city would love to compete with Blossom and get some of the revenue from events like that, at least during colder seasons when they can't have concerts outside. St. V is building a new field house or something, so I doubt they would be interested in contributing.

I would recommend Marcella's. I ate there on New Year's Eve. Aside from having reasonable prices for fine dining, they are small plates so you can taste a good number of things and share easily. Also, John Cooper sat behind me, he frequents there often.

10 still sizzling to be champs Contest finalists offer recipes for favorites By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food writer Published on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 Dozens of entries were received over the past six weeks in two categories — traditional beef burger, and nontraditional burger made with something other than beef, or with a combination of meats. We've selected 10 finalists. Two have been in the contest before — one has even won it — while others are new to the burger battle. All submitted recipes that the Beacon Journal decided were flavorful, balanced, interesting and inventive — as well as greasy, cheesy, caloric and fun. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/50825057.html

Downtown Irish pub to open Monday By Ed Meyer Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 12:16 p.m. EDT, Jul 14, 2009 The serpentine bar — with seating for 40, dark-wood fixtures and hardwood floors — has rounded corners shaped like a four-leaf clover. Twelve 50-inch plasma televisions are recessed into the walls above canopied wooden booths and paneled standing-room tables. The high-tech audio system is connected to a touch-screen jukebox with thousands of online songs at your fingertips, like some gigantic iPod. There could be a good argument that Chicago or Los Angeles has nothing on Akron now, at least when it comes to downtown Irish pubs. The new Brubaker's Pub, a centerpiece entertainment stop in the 22 Exchange complex at Main and Exchange streets, is scheduled to open Monday, owner Scott Brewer said. http://www.ohio.com/news/50730452.html

Don't know if there is enough demand for this, but why not start one? Aside from "new" restaurants and bars, share your experiences in Akron establishments.

note to self: make note of appearance and the clientele you will attract when posing for photos in the newspaper.

Downtown Irish pub to open Monday By Ed Meyer Beacon Journal staff writer http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/50730452.html POSTED: 12:16 p.m. EDT, Jul 14, 2009 The serpentine bar — with seating for 40, dark-wood fixtures and hardwood floors — has rounded corners shaped like a four-leaf clover. Twelve 50-inch plasma televisions are recessed into the walls above canopied wooden booths and paneled standing-room tables. The high-tech audio system is connected to a touch-screen jukebox with thousands of online songs at your fingertips, like some gigantic iPod.

"His price: $3.4 million, an offer available only until 2 p.m. on July 23" Not even 30 days? He's trying to push them into this.

UA stadium crews driving toward opening goal By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer About five times a week Hunter Yurachek climbs six flights of stairs at the University of Akron's new stadium with a curious alumnus or business owner in tow. The stairs are a challenge but selling InfoCision Stadium isn't, UA's interim athletic director said... More at: http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/50367457.html

There's a parking deck just down the street, on the other side of the soccer field. That's not close enough? Referring back to my earlier posts and thinking about locating an arena where kinkos is now; where kinkos is would make a great block there to have an entertainment district on that side with bars and restaurants. Then I thought some more. Why take that away from downtown? I still think the arena would be better suited for the block where the Mayflower is located downtown now. Build that area up with more bars, restaurants and retail.

Do students take classes there?

1. U of A is supposed to frivolously spend millions of dollars buying property and using the courts to get eminent domain the same way as the football stadium? 2. How do you define the campus? Is the Polsky Building on Campus? If so that would mean all of downtown would be "on campus". Parts of where the football stadium is now were privately owned business (bars). So there were bars on campus before? The city was willing at one point to do a joint venture with U of A for an ice arena. As far as keeping it "out of downtown" why? Columbus built up the area around their convention center with a thriving district.

I would assume medical offices. I think that's what Testa would like Park West to develop towards. They still have a sign out front trying to sell off more land.

UA's AD doesn't work for downtown. He is employed by UA. And he should push for an on-campus multi-purpose arena and not a downtown arena. UA is doing a wonderful job of looking like a real campus. Putting an arena downtown will be a big step backwards and would be suicidal for UA. How do you put an arena "on campus" on a city campus?

I don't really understand what the rendering is showing besides new streetlights and signals. The trees are already there, just not in season. I guess you can see the strip of brick pavers by the street too.