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Akronym Brewing plans biergarten for downtown Akron in old Commerce Park Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal Liz Greising, who handles marketing for the brewery, said Akronym had hoped to have the biergarten up and running by the end of this month, but transforming the space that has sat pretty much empty since its previous life as an urban community garden has been a bit more complicated than expected. First they had to iron out a lease for the space with the city. Next came the planning for the outdoor bar that will have up to four taps and be able to serve some mixed drinks. Then there's the whole matter of running electricity to the urban space and figuring out things like drainage as it is pretty muddy as of late. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/05/12/akronym-brewing-plans-open-beirgarten-downtown-akron/5019101001/

And....? What was so great about the old building?

This is a new infill house in Highland Square on Casterton Ave. First infill I've seen in a long time. I believe this was actually a lot split from the adjacent property.

The old building wasn't anything special. It did have some of the most dangerous stairs I've encountered in a public space. Watched many slip and slide down the beer soaked carpeted steps from the restrooms. The new building design....ehhh....

May 05, 2021 02:43 PM updated 3 hours ago Farmers National Bank to open second Lab Branch in Canton Jeremy Nobile Farmers National Bank will open a new office in Canton later this year that also will mark the community bank's second tech-enabled Lab Branch. Parent company Farmers National Banc Corp. said the branch, located at 5443 Whipple Ave. NW near I-77 and the Belden Village Mall, is slated to open in the fourth quarter of this year. https://www.crainscleveland.com/finance/farmers-national-bank-open-second-lab-branch-canton

What stores in Montrose? Only one of decent size I can think of is JC Penny which is right next to Home Depot. I still don't think that would be the correct size or roof height for a Menards.

All they need is some of dem blueprints. Really isn't that hard, right?

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Josh Medore Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on email Developers from Across Country Tour 20 Federal Place YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – With about a month to go until proposals for redeveloping 20 Federal Place are due, the city of Youngstown hosted tours of the building Monday, drawing developers from the Mahoning Valley and far beyond. In all, about 30 people spent three hours walking through the 95-year-old former department store. Nine development firms from across the country were on the tour, according to Doug Rasumussen, president of consulting firm Steadfast City, which is working with the city on the project. https://businessjournaldaily.com/developers-from-across-country-tour-20-federal-ahead-of-34m-project/ Here is the link to the pitch document: https://youngstownohio.gov/sites/default/files/20 Federal - Prospectus Pitch Deck_FINAL_REDUCED.pdf

New Menards off state Route 18 gets go-ahead as part of Granger Township retail site Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal Menards got the go-ahead from Granger Township. The family-owned, Wisconsin-based home improvement chain now has permission to build a Menards store that will anchor a new large retail development off state Route 18 at the Medina and Summit county line. The project, when fully built out, will stretch for nearly a half-mile along the road and be called The Market at Medina Line. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/04/30/menards-gets-ok-build-medina-countys-granger-township/4879261001/

April 29, 2021 01:11 PM updated 4 hours ago North Canton getting 129-unit apartment complex CRAIN'S AKRON BUSINESS North Canton's getting a new apartment complex. Redwood Living, the Independence-based apartment complex developer, announced Wednesday, April 28, that it's begun building 129 apartments at a development it's dubbed Redwood North Canton. The company, which describes itself as an "owner and developer of single-story apartment homes," said it will offer eight different floor plans that give the apartments the feel of single-family homes. Features and amenities include vaulted ceilings, open floor plans and walk-in closets, Redwood reports. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/north-canton-getting-129-unit-apartment-complex

Brickoven Brewpub in Akron closes Updated Apr 27, 2021; Posted Apr 27, 2021 By Marc Bona, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – The Brickoven Brewpub is permanently closed, according to post on its Facebook page. Josh and Nicole Bringman had opened the Akron brewery-pizza place at 604 Canton Road, just west of Mogadore, in 2014. Josh had been brewing for 10 years before they opened the business. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/04/brickoven-brewpub-in-akron-closes.html A sad day for the Akron pizza scene. 😭

New role for old tire factory: Apartments planned in former B.F. Goodrich plant in Akron Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal A $40 million residential redevelopment project is gutting and rebuilding much of the mammoth interiors of Canal Place buildings 10-17 that run along South Main Street. Workers are cutting holes through 10-inch-thick concrete slab floors to make openings for plumbing and wiring. Rows of exposed massive concrete columns holding up the floors are being incorporated into the interior designs. Interior metal framing is going up that shows the outlines of the apartments. And window openings are being sliced through brick and concrete walls to bring in more natural lighting and views while retaining the structure's historical design. If all goes as planned, the first wave of tenants will be moving in starting in October. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/04/21/akrons-canal-place-getting-apartments-40-million-project/4850899001/

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Jeremy Lydic Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on email Share on print Chase Tower Sells at Auction for $1.15 Million YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — After a three-day auction, a redevelopment investment group based in Miami, Fla. placed the winning $1.15 million bid for the historic Chase Tower building downtown. The auction closed Wednesday afternoon after starting April 19. Alex Jelepis, executive vice president and director of NAI Pleasant Valley, managed the auction, which was held online via the Ten-X Commercial website. https://businessjournaldaily.com/chase-tower-sells-at-auction-for-1-150m/

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Dan O'Brien Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on email Share on print Developer Plans to Begin Work On Gallagher Building This Summer YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The owner of the Gallagher Building says he expects to begin renovation work on the downtown landmark sometime this year. “My intent is to start while we still have decent weather,” Brian Angelilli, principal of YO Properties 23 LLC, told members of the city’s board of zoning appeals commission Tuesday. “The latest would be August or September we’d be underway – maybe sooner.” https://businessjournaldaily.com/developer-plans-to-begin-work-on-gallagher-building-this-summer/

Akron mayor proposes prioritizing parks, housing and utility assistance with $153 million in pandemic stimulus Updated Apr 15, 2021; Posted Apr 15, 2021 AKRON, Ohio – Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced on Thursday how he would like the city to spend its $153 million from the nearly $2 trillion federal stimulus package passed by Congress in March, with the largest share going toward city parks and public facilities. The American Rescue Plan money totaling $153,370,000 will arrive in Akron’s coffers in two rounds – May 2021 and May 2022 – and must be spent by the end of 2024. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2021/04/akron-mayor-proposes-prioritizing-parks-housing-and-utility-assistance-with-153-million-in-pandemic-stimulus.html

Thursday, April 8, 2021 Dan O'Brien Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on email Share on print City Targets East Side Land for Future Development YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The city is considering rezoning about 30 acres on the East Side to industrial green classification, an initiative that officials say will make this area more competitive in attracting new business to this section of the city. “We are positioning ourselves with shovel ready sites that we can leverage as another tool for economic development and housing opportunities,” Nikki Posterli, the city’s director of community planning and economic development, said in an email. https://businessjournaldaily.com/city-targets-east-side-land-future-development/

Speaking of... April 04, 2021 04:00 AM updated 15 hours ago Akron's Good Park housing development plans fall groundbreaking Dan Shingler In the midst of a red-hot market for residential real estate, another Akron housing development is preparing to break ground this year. The Residences at Good Park, an 82-unit development that Akron's Alpha Phi Alpha Homes has been planning since 2018, should break ground this fall, said the company's executive director, Tom Fuller. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/akrons-good-park-housing-development-plans-fall-groundbreaking

Akron City Council approves $2.95 million in improvements to Canal Park Updated Mar 29, 2021; Posted Mar 29, 2021 By Robin Goist, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – City Council moved swiftly on Monday to unanimously approve $2.95 million for improvements to Canal Park, the downtown baseball field home to the Akron RubberDucks. Some repairs to the stadium will take place before the 2021 season starts on May 4, and other renovations – including new seating – are scheduled for the off-season leading up to 2022′s opening day. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/03/akron-city-council-approves-295-million-in-improvements-to-canal-park.html

Looks like there are two new food options coming in the strip mall in Highland Square with Chipotle: La Roux Creole Kitchen Irie Jamaican Kitchen

New owner will convert Chapel Hill Mall into a business park Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal Chapel Hill Mall will be transformed into a business park by its new owner. Industrial Commercial Properties completed its purchase of the foreclosed-upon Akron mall late Tuesday afternoon, according to the broker for the sale. The sales price was not immediately available. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/03/16/new-owner-turn-akrons-chapel-hill-mall-into-business-park/4717034001/?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210317&utm_content=article3-readmore

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Guy D'Astolfo Yosteria Almost Ready for Expansion into Smoky Hollow YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Alex Zordich’s family roots are in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood and it is there that he wants to open a restaurant-winery. In fact, Zordich wants to open his second Yosteria location on the property next to where his great-grandmother was born. The city’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved his request Tuesday. https://businessjournaldaily.com/yosteria-expansion-into-smoky-hollow-okd-by-zoning-appeals/

March 15, 2021 01:24 PM updated 9 hours ago TrustedSec to break ground on new Fairlawn headquarters Dan Shingler TrustedSec, a nationally known cybersecurity firm now based in Strongsville, will break ground on its new headquarters in Fairlawn on March 22. The firm announced the groundbreaking on Monday, March 15, and said its new, 20,000-square-foot home will be located at 3485 Southwestern Blvd., off Fairlawn Corporate Parkway near Ridgewood Road. https://www.crainscleveland.com/technology/trustedsec-break-ground-new-fairlawn-headquarters MAP

I'm not trying to steer dialogue of this topic. I am curious though if there is any credence to people not coming back to an office building for SW. As someone who works in a team environment, it is not as effective being remote. And, if the bottom line is shareholder appeasement, that would be detrimental.

Crystal Clinic expects to open new hospital by this fall Updated Mar 10, 2021; Posted Mar 10, 2021 By Mary Vanac | Cleveland Business Journal Crystal Clinic plans to open its specialty hospital for orthopaedic, reconstructive and plastic surgery this fall. The hospital at 3557 Embassy Parkway in Fairlawn, Ohio, will become the new home for Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, the hospital said in a statement. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2021/03/crystal-clinic-expects-to-open-new-hospital-by-this-fall.html

Cheddar's scraps plan to open restaurant at Belden Village Mall Ed Balint The Repository JACKSON TWP. Plans to open a Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen outside Belden Village Mall have been halted but the national restaurant chain is still exploring options in the Canton area market. Work never started on the project, which was initiated in 2019 and called for demolishing the Sears Automotive building on the mall property. https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2021/03/09/cheddars-halts-plans-restaurant-outside-belden-village-mall/4643929001/