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So they have a restaurant / lounge in their store? Interesting...

Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded. -Yogi Berra

Cuyahoga Falls tax deal paves way for $26 million apartment complex/commercial development Phil Keren Akron Beacon Journal Cuyahoga Falls City Council has approved a tax agreement to bring about 150 apartment units and an office park with commercial development to Wyoga Lake Road. The $26 million mixed-used development will be located on the west side of Wyoga Lake Road south of Walsh Jesuit High School. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/02/22/tax-agreement-approved-cuyahoga-falls-wyoga-lake-road-woodridge-schools-princeton-place-apartments/6799362001/

They are starting everything for Lock 3 this summer.

There are plenty of new projects in Cleveland that show the opposite of this statement. Some projects have taken chances and been built. This is developer driven. See previous project: https://desmone.com/work/bridge-on-forbes/

There was a public presentation and comment session given this week on the Lock 3 Park plans this week. Not much has been changed from this, just further refined: https://www.theolinstudio.com/lock-3-park The pavilion will have a little different shape as the one in the renderings is more of a generic placeholder.

Business development moving ahead in Kent despite COVID, labor shortage Diane Smith Record-Courier Despite supply chain problems that have driven up building costs, new buildings are being constructed in Kent, some companies are expanding and only a few have closed, the city's economic development director recently told Kent City Council. Tom Wilke, Kent's economic development director, gave an update on economic development projects that had taken place in 2021 as well as projects still in the works. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/02/06/kent-businesses-still-expanding-building-despite-covid/6662753001/

Metal panel is less than brick. You're talking about high end aluminum composite material (like you see on car dealerships). This is corrugated metal siding.

Probably need a Summit County thread... Medical office building coming to Hudson. Could more hospital services be next? 56,000 square foot structure will be built on Seasons Road west of Route 8 Western Reserve Hospital is building a medical office building in Hudson near the site where it previously planned a full-service hospital to replace its Cuyahoga Falls facility. A Western Reserve official declined to say whether the Seasons Road site eventually could expand to include an inpatient hospital. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/01/21/western-reserve-hospital-plans-medical-office-building-hudson-seasons-road-cuyahoga-falls-university/6597258001/

Yea, they stopped the Walmart from moving.

Historic marker slated for site once downtown Ravenna building is razed Diane Smith Record-Courier When a downtown Ravenna building is demolished, a marker from Ohio's Historic Preservation office will pay tribute to the city's historic district. Ravenna City Council's Community and Economic Development committee discussed the latest developments with the building at 218 W. Main Street, which has been eyed for demolition to make way for alternate uses, such as parking or landscaping. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2022/01/20/historic-marker-eyed-west-main-street-building-set-razed-ravenna/6580959001/

Montrose makeover: Developers clear way for residential boom at site of former golf course April Helms Akron Beacon Journal Montrose will see a surge of new neighbors soon. A lot of new neighbors. The retail, business, dining and entertainment district that grew from the crossroads where the city of Fairlawn meets Copley and Bath townships is getting a decidedly residential boost in perhaps the biggest transformation of the Montrose landscape since its building boom of the 1980s. And it's happening at the site of what was one of the community's oldest landmarks. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/01/20/four-housing-developments-mixed-use-building-coming-montrose-fairlawn-rosemont-country-club-site/9115118002/

I was headed to the Akron Children's Museum a couple weeks ago and I always like looking out over Lock 3 from the parking deck. In the back left you can see they are working on the building on Bowery St. that Akron Children's Hospital took ownership of. Might be abatement for demo? I seem to think that was the plan. Put a surface lot in. But I could be mistaken.

Business expands in 2021 despite COVID, but issues remain to be solved in 2022 Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier The past year has been one of many challenges and, in some areas, growth in the Portage County business community. There are quite a few signs that the Portage County economy is alive and well at the end of 2021, with property sales, new businesses, new housing starts in different areas and a variety of industrial development around the county. https://www.record-courier.com/story/business/2022/01/02/business-expands-2021-despite-covid-but-challenges-remain-2022/9043421002/

A number of those are lifestyle centers. That is why I was questioning the existence of malls moving forward. Many will have see the inception and death of the indoor mall.

Beachwood the only one in Cuyahoga?

50-unit town home project planned in downtown Cuyahoga Falls $15.5 million investment will include new parking lot, upgraded infrastructure Phil Keren Akron Beacon Journal CUYAHOGA FALLS — A multi-entity $15.5 million project that will result in 50 new town homes downtown, a new public parking lot, upgraded public infrastructure and the demolition of some structures will bring a new look to the south end of Front Street. The endeavor involves the city, Summit County Land Bank and Testa Cos. and has been under discussion for many years, according to Diana Colavecchio, the city's community development director. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/communities/falls-news/2021/12/24/front-street-townhome-project-plans-downtown-cuyahoga-falls/8945342002/

New fire station in Wallhaven......🥱 https://goo.gl/maps/F8yua4XeitBTrp3e7

Local Flavor: Fine dining and the movie theater experience collide at Screen Suites in Akron Tawney Beans Akron Beacon Journal I was looking for an experience, someplace that would entertain me for a few hours, serve good food and make for an interesting feature story. After a bit of digging online, I found Screen Suites, and boy did it deliver on all fronts. At this point you’re probably wondering, “What in the world is a screen suite?” Essentially, it’s a private suite with its own dining room, bathroom and high-definition theater – truly a dream come true for those of us who like to try new foods and movies. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/lifestyle/2021/12/15/screen-suites-akron-elevates-concept-dinner-and-show/6288238001/ This is interesting. Looks like you watch Netflix and have food prepared by the restaurant. Would you pay for this?

The built the elevator last year / early this year. They built a shaft on the exterior wall facing the parking deck. They matched the brick pretty well so you probably wouldn't know it was new.

Akron developer Tony Troppe has big plans to 'densify' downtown block dedicated to culture Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Now that Crave is moving out of Castle Hall at the busy corner of Market and High streets, Akron developer Tony Troppe can really get going on the $5 million project. With a second new apartment building planned just feet away, Troppe and his Everett Group are planning to honor the architecture of a city block he mostly owns and, with an array of commercial tenants, is dedicated to arts, entertainment and culture. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/12/17/akron-developer-tony-troppe-plans-castle-halls-crave-space-arts-district-market-street/6408959001/

Neighbors of proposed intergenerational housing project in Kent continue to voice concerns Bob Gaetjens Record-Courier Eric Nichols, owner of Eric Does Data, conducted a survey on the Intergenerational Village with responses from 55 individuals mostly from around the possible development site. According to the results, most participants are “very concerned” about the idea. When it comes to questions surrounding cost, 66% of responses are listed as “very concerned;” for questions regarding the environment, 81% are “very concerned” responses; for health matters, 55% are “very concerned;” for legal matters, 70% of responses are “very concerned;” for planning issues, 76% of responses are “very concerned;” and for matters of safety, 62% of responses are “very concerned.” https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2021/12/15/neighbors-proposed-housing-project-kent-continue-voice-concerns-intergenerational-village/8895775002/

Yes, that's what I meant to say.

Progress:

Former Omnova Solutions headquarters being razed, owner plans to rebuild on Fairlawn site Staff report Beacon Journal A vacant Fairlawn corporate landmark is being razed in preparation for a rebirth, according to the city's mayor. The owner of the former Omnova Solutions headquarters at 175 Ghent Road, which the company vacated in 2014, plans to rebuild the site, Fairlawn Mayor Bill Roth said. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2021/12/10/former-omnova-solutions-gencorp-hq-getting-makeover-fairlawn-summit-mall-construction/6465342001/