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I like the program a lot. It gets them the branding they need to be recognized but still remain the boutique hotel they have established.

Akron's BLU-Tique Hotel allies itself with Marriott as it plans reopening Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal The BLU-Tique Hotel in downtown Akron is getting ready to reawaken from a COVID-19 pandemic slumber under the same ownership but with a new branding and marketing partner, Marriott. The BLU-Tique at Main and Market streets is now part of Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio, a collection of more than 55 independently owned upscale boutique hotels around the world. Marriott, with some 30 brands, is the world's largest hotel operator based on number of rooms. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/04/03/akron-blu-tique-hotel-marriott-re-opening-troppe-tribute-portfolio-riley-boutique-main/7207228001/

I believe they moved printing to another location years ago. Probably contracted it. They sold their building and this is just offices in this one now. I'm not sure how many floors. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/07/02/former-akron-beacon-journal-building-downtown-could-become-apartments/7829288002/

The former AES building has some new signage.

Here's some pictures of the front from last weekend. I have no clue what is going on here....

Public gets a sneak peek into LeBron James Family Foundation's House Three Thirty in Akron Jennifer Pignolet Akron Beacon Journal Pete Mitchell didn't have any intention for his Cleveland-based business, Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream, to expand into Akron. But the LeBron James Family Foundation has a habit of making things happen that were never on the table. Six months ago, the foundation asked Mitchell if his business would like to be a partner in House Three Thirty, a new kind of community center in Akron. Mitchell said until then, he didn't know much about the project or the work the foundation has done in the city. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/30/partners-line-up-lebron-james-family-foundations-house-330-akron/7204632001/

LG Chem buildings get approval for Ravenna site Diane Smith Record-Courier A new factory expected to bring more than 100 jobs to Ravenna got approval from Ravenna's Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday. More:GM picks site for new electric battery plant in Ohio The commission voted in favor of site plans for LG Chem America, which plans to construct two buildings on a 24 acre parcel in Ravenna's Chestnut Commerce Center. Greg Siefert, design development architect for Geis Companies, said the international firm plans to construct a 148,400-square-foot "ABS compounding" building, and a 60,350-square-foot "ABS Technical Center." https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/31/lg-chem-gets-approval-two-plants-ravenna-commerce-center/7202183001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Beau's Market & Deli expands specialty foods, wines, cheeses at former Shisler's location Kerry Clawson Akron Beacon Journal Beau's Market & Deli, which had a soft opening in mid-February in Copley, now features a combination of the old and new. The business, located at 1275 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road where Shisler's Cheese House operated for 20 years, has kept the same country store feeling with its warm pine wood. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/03/30/beaus-market-deli-mix-old-country-store-new-gourmet-offerings/7133777001/

Former Triangle Pharmacy, downtown Ravenna landmark, undergoing renovations Diane Smith Record-Courier One of Ravenna's oldest downtown landmarks, vacant for five years, is undergoing a renovation. The former Triangle Pharmacy, which closed in 2017, is undergoing renovations to make the space more wheelchair accessible. Pamela Nation Calhoun, executive director of Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority, said the agency, which owns the building, is "completing an interior renovation of the property ...to allow for accessibility." The Etna House next door, which PMHA also owns, is not affected, she said. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/25/downtown-ravenna-landmark-renovated-etna-house-not-affected/7133677001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

LeBron's House Three Thirty in former Tangier to open for first public tours on March 30 Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal It's a date that holds special meaning for those living in the 330 area code. And this March 30 will offer the first chance for Akronites to venture inside the former Tangier since the LeBron James Family Foundation has taken over the iconic entertainment complex. The transformation is not yet complete and work has been ongoing since the sale in 2020. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/22/lebron-james-transformation-tangier-akron-open-tours/7118938001/

Old Kent police station comes down, location marker found in the rubble Diane Smith Record-Courier As contractors demolished the 98-year-old building that once housed Kent's safety forces, a piece of the past was uncovered in the rubble. The former police station was demolished to make way for Kent's new city hall, a project that has been planned for several years. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/21/kent-police-station-demolished-property-marker-found-rubble/7091232001/?utm_source=record-courier&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Demolition begins on 98-year-old police station torn down for new Kent city hall Diane Smith Record-Courier As a child, Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala remembers going to Kent's old police station to buy a dog license and later took his first oath of office there in what was then council chambers in 1985. On Monday, he watched as contractors began demolition of the structure to make way for Kent's new city hall. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/15/kents-98-year-old-police-station-torn-down-new-city-hall/7034539001/?utm_source=record-courier&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Donation for new College of Business at Kent State called a 'game changer' at ceremony Diane Smith Record-Courier A large crowd of supporters watched as Kent State University broke ground Tuesday for the $71 million Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Crawford Hall. The crowd gathered in a large tent near the former site of Terrace Hall, which was demolished last month to make way for the structure. The new building will be built on the footprint of Terrace Hall and sit just east of White Hall on the north edge of campus. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/03/08/ambassador-edward-crawford-hailed-groundbreaking-kebt-state-business-college/9424599002/?utm_source=record-courier&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Chapel Hill Business Park gets major tenant, Richfield van conversion business Driverge Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal Chapel Hill Business Park, the repurposed Chapel Hill Mall, is getting its first major tenant. Richfield-based Driverge Vehicle Innovations, which makes and markets wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will take over 150,000 square feet of the former mall, property owner Industrial Commercial Properties announced Monday. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/07/new-chapel-hill-business-park-tenant-makes-wheelchair-accessible-vans-driverge-icp-mobiityworks/9414003002/?utm_source=beaconjournal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65 Montrose's mysterious new grocery closely resembles Amazon Fresh storefronts April Helms Akron Beacon Journal Those driving past the former Earth Fare grocery store in Montrose can see a whole new look for the as-yet-unnamed grocery that will fill the vacancy. And while all parties involved in the project remain mum on the eventual occupant and opening date months after plans for the commercial outlet were approved, the concept on display strongly resembles Amazon Fresh storefronts that have begun to crop up around the country. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/08/mysterious-new-montrose-fairlawn-grocery-resembles-amazon-fresh-storefronts-earth-fare/9359338002/?utm_source=beaconjournal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65 such a mystery....

You can easily be tied up for a year or longer with historic tax credits. That's assuming you get approved with your first submittal. If you can build it an lease it a year's worth of rent can go a long way. The good news is that it looks like tax credit allocation in Ohio will double for the next two years. Fingers crossed!

$10 million apartment, retail project in downtown Cuyahoga Falls starts after COVID delay Phil Keren Akron Beacon Journal A proposed $10.3 million mixed-use development in downtown Cuyahoga Falls that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic is now back on track. CF Legacy 2020 LLC is planning to purchase the Falls Towne Centre building at 2020 Front St. from Falls Towne Centre LTD for $4.15 million and redevelop the 55,428-square-foot structure into a facility with 46 apartment units and first floor retail space. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/04/10-3-million-project-cuyahoga-falls-start-after-covid-delay/9322756002/?utm_source=beaconjournal-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65 Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7xjYtu2c6hkiJ3GcA

Did Subway close? I would think the bar at the Blu Hotel will open this summer. Main & Market won't even be anything that draws you in because of the Federal building and their requirements for clear space around the building.

Cordelia to Debut in Former Lola Bistro Space on East 4th Street This Spring By Douglas Trattner As devastating a blow as it was when Michael Symon closed Lola on East 4th Street, seeds of optimism soon began to sprout. Last summer, diners were thrilled to learn that the iconic restaurant space had been leased, but details surrounding the new business have remained a closely guarded secret. Now, partners Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino have come out on the record for the first time to discuss Cordelia, a compelling new restaurant that will debut this spring. For 20 years, Watts has been a fixture in the local dining, nightlife and hospitality scene, working in management in dozens of establishments. Cimino, the executive chef and operating partner, worked for Team Sawyer Restaurant Group, including Greenhouse Tavern when that restaurant's chef won the James Beard Award. Cordelia is a homecoming for both Watts and Cimino, as Watts was the general manager of Greenhouse at the same time. https://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/cordelia-to-debut-in-former-lola-bistro-space-on-east-4th-street-this-spring/Content?oid=38488584 I'm excited for this one. 🥳

I would guess a decade unless they are going to pay for some more matured trees.

The Lock 3 Akron, Ohio Vision Plan is a key component of the resident-led Akron Civic Commons 2.0 project that plans to build on the success of Lock 3 Park as a successful event, concert and festival public space and develop a year-round park that is a destination for residents, guests, hikers and bicyclists along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Thanks to our announcement today that the City and Knight Foundation are both increasing our investments into Lock 3, the final design for Lock 3 Park will be completed, with a proposed groundbreaking in the fall of 2022. Some of the elements that residents have identified as priorities for Lock 3 moving forward are shaded seating, landscaped gardens, artwork, skating areas and a world-class performance pavilion. Photo credit for the updated renderings goes to the project manager, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition.

Ravenna council agrees to move ahead with downtown car charging stations Diane Smith Record-Courier Ravenna City Council approved a grant application to put electric car chargers in a city-owned parking lot, something city leaders hope will energize downtown businesses. More: Recharging business:Ravenna hopes grant for electric car chargers can recharge downtown businesses as well https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/02/28/ravenna-charges-ahead-grant-application-electric-charger/6928642001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

They already did that in the Warehouse District. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2013/11/shipping_containers_at_center.html

Akron Civic Theatre plans March groundbreaking for new outdoor deck Updated: Feb. 22, 2022, 10:42 a.m. | Published: Feb. 22, 2022, 9:39 a.m. By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio –- The Akron Civic Theatre will break ground in March on a new outdoor deck thanks to support from PNC Bank. The 1,100 square foot deck will be named PNC Plaza, according to Val Renner, associate director of programming, media and marketing for the theatre. PNC Plaza will be located on the theatre’s south facing wall off of South Main Street. The space is part of the theatre’s Staging the Future capital project and includes a new outdoor video screen and a commissioned mural by artist Scot Phillips. Phillips will work with the theatre and local PNC employees to choose the mural artwork. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2022/02/akron-civic-theatre-plans-march-groundbreaking-for-new-outdoor-deck.html This doesn't say anything about the park. But it does say this: "Starting next summer PNC will host events in the space, among them:" This is either a grammatical error or there won't be anything held there this summer because of construction. Currently Lock 3 doesn't have anything on their calendar past March.

Get ready for The Rosemont, an apartment/retail site coming to former Montrose golf club April Helms Akron Beacon Journal The largest single structure planned for land that served for a century as Rosemont County Club will carry forward the name of its predecessor. Fairlawn's planning commission recently approved plans for The Rosemont, a four-story, 17,000 square foot structure that will include apartments, a restaurant and shops in the Montrose commercial district. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/02/23/apartment-building-approved-former-golf-course-site-montrose-rosemont-country-club-osborne-capital/6891844001/

Kent State University demolishing Terrace Hall to make room for new college of business Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier Kent State has begun demolition of Terrace Hall on front campus to make way for the universitys new college of business. Located near White Hall, just off East Main Street, Terrace Hall is being razed as part of the university's Gateway Master Plan, a campus-wide facility improvement plan that could take up to 10 years from its 2018 inception and $1.2 billion to complete. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/02/23/kent-state-university-demolishing-terrace-hall-make-room-crawford-hall-college-business/6885884001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65 85-home residential development proposed on former Kent State golf course Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier An 85-unit residential development is in the works for the former Kent State University Golf Course at the corner of Route 59 and Powdermill Road. According to Franklin Township Zoning Inspector Joe Ciccozzi, the township has approved a variance permitting 85 homes on the site, which is 39.5 acres in size. https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2022/02/23/85-home-residential-development-proposed-former-kent-state-golf-course/6881654001/?utm_source=record-courier-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65