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They have a newer "icon" (too early to use that monkier). The Tower at PNC Plaza which holds a ton of merit for it environmental / sustainable design. https://www.gensler.com/projects/the-tower-at-pnc-plaza https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/the-tower-at-pnc-plaza-opens-as-the-greenest-office-building-in-the-world/

It's an affordable housing project which is partially funded through state tax credit allocation. Nobody is given housing through the state tax credit process. Projects are developed by housing developers. It's a long chain of parts and a process that if I tried to explain all the pieces and parts I would probably leave something out or state something incorrectly. But annually there are about 50 projects in the State of Ohio funded through this process. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2017/08/testa_companies_to_build_new_h.html

As Beacon Journal moves, we pause to remember By Mark Price Beacon Journal/Beaconjournal.com Posted Oct 31, 2019 at 6:50 PM Updated Nov 1, 2019 at 10:46 PM The front step has a dip in the middle. Like a mighty river polishing a granite rock, nearly 90 years of footsteps have eroded the stone entrance. Wingtips, high heels, oxfords, loafers, boots, wedges, sneakers, galoshes, clogs, sandals and even some flip-flops have entered the building at 44 E. Exchange St. Now the footsteps are exiting. https://www.beaconjournal.com/news/20191031/as-beacon-journal-moves-we-pause-to-remember?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter: Rubber City Daily&utm_campaign=Rubber City Daily - Akron newsletter

LeBron James teaming up with hotel group to develop housing for I Promise School families By Katie Byard Beacon Journal/Beaconjournal.com Posted at 10:29 AM LeBron James is working with a hotel group to develop transitional housing for families with students in the I Promise School in Akron. The housing will be in the 22-unit Tudor-revival style Westmont apartment building on Rhodes Avenue, not far from the I Promise School on West Market Street, west of downtown. https://www.beaconjournal.com/news/20191104/lebron-james-teaming-up-with-hotel-group-to-develop-housing-for-i-promise-school-families

I'm not sure that form based code was ever agreed to be adopted for that area. Cleveland has a website dedicated to form based code and so far Detroit Shoreway is the only area identified. https://thelandcode.com/

November 03, 2019 04:00 AM Davey Tree to nearly double size of its Kent headquarters Dan Shingler The Davey Tree Expert Co. is giving the city of Kent a birthday present — a big expansion that will nearly double the size of the company's headquarters in town, plus plans for a training facility across the street. And it's not even the city's birthday, it's Davey's — the residential and commercial tree service business is celebrating its 40th year as an employee-owned company this year. https://www.crainscleveland.com/energy-and-environment/davey-tree-nearly-double-size-its-kent-headquarters?ite=104338&ito=1153&itq=d15ed067-cea7-4f30-968e-22952cfe2b9a&itx[idio]=7065580

There is no way to capture data that says it has to do with the street opening. It took financial investment from businesses.

One more for C. Falls: Asterisk Coffee Bar to celebrate grand opening in Cuyahoga Falls this week Posted Oct 23, 6:30 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Asterisk Coffee Bar is a new enterprise cooked up by the creators of Akron Coffee Roasters. The new Cuyahoga Falls cafe celebrates its grand opening this Thursday, after having been softly opened for a couple of months. Asterisk, located at 2101 Front Street, is just a 10-minute drive away from Akron Coffee Roasters, located at 30 North High Street in Akron. But because it’s technically located outside of Akron, it had to adopt a new name, said owner Albert Macso, a co-owner of the two cafes. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/10/asterisk-coffee-bar-to-celebrate-grand-opening-in-cuyahoga-falls-this-week.html

Yup. inside a red-brick industrial building that was home to Benny's Rubber City Sports Bar & Grille in the early 1990s and Satchmo's before that https://www.beaconjournal.com/news/20190502/graffiti-mystery-in-akron-whos-behind-beer

Some new additions in the area. R. Shea Brewing has opened in Canal Place in Downtown Akron. It's a big production space in old Goodrich warehouse space. Next to Missing Falls Brewing. Decent food. Nothing fancy or farm-to-table, but decent. https://www.rsheabrewing.com/homepage/Canal-Place-Location-Akron.html?loc=cp https://www.facebook.com/rsheabrewing2/ Spotted Owl is officially open this week in West Hill. This is the same owner as the one in Tremont. The last business at this location was Chop & Swizzle. Has a similar brand. Well made craft cocktails. They will be adding food as well. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/10/09/first-look-spotted-owl-bar-in-akrons-west-hill-neighborhood Butcher & Sprout is coming to Cuyahoga Falls in the former Office Bistro space. This one is farm-to-table and burgers. Butcher & Sprout Butcher & Sprout Facebook

Bath probably doesn't need its own thread, so I'm going to put this in Greater Akron. Development proposed for Bath Township site along Ghent, Cleveland-Massillon roads By Jody Miller / ABJ correspondent Posted Oct 21, 2019 at 11:31 AM Updated Oct 21, 2019 at 9:04 PM BATH – The third time may be the charm for development of the triangular-shaped parcel owned by Bath Township for the past nine years at Ghent and Cleveland-Massillon roads. Bath has a contract for the $390,000 purchase of that property from Tom Giltner of Stonemill Real Estate. Plans for the mixed-use development include a two-story, 22,000-square-foot building with a walk-out lower level. A wine bar and restaurant with outdoor dining will be the anchor tenant, according to William Funk, Bath planning director/zoning inspector. The building also could include offices among its tenants, he said. https://www.beaconjournal.com/news/20191021/development-proposed-for-bath-township-site-along-ghent-cleveland-massillon-roads?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191022&utm_content=article5-headline

This is very interesting. Especially considering what is happening in California right now. "This is also the opportunity for us to be innovative and create something that has never been done to this scale before." I did a quick search and found that GE has a page for it but not much built work. Cleveland would be ideal to get some of those long dreamed of wind turbine farms going. https://www.gegridsolutions.com/PowerD/catalog/microgrid_smart_cities.htm

Flats EB, E&Y is internally connected to Aloft.

Karin Connelly Rice | Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Saucy Brew Works' pint glass runneth over in Ohio City, so they're expanding to Independence More than two years after opening Saucy Brew Works in Hingetown’s Steelman Building, Brent Zimmerman and Eric Anderson are brewing again—this time in Independence. Co-owners Zimmerman and Anderson, director of brewing operations, will break ground on the new Saucy Brew Works location on Rockside Woods Boulevard, next door to the upcoming Topgolf, in the upcoming weeks. They plan to open the doors by fall 2020, Zimmerman says. The two are also preparing a location in Columbus. https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/breaking-ground/SaucyBrewII101619.aspx

Hall of Fame Village buying downtown Canton hotel By Alison Matas CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Oct 17, 2019 at 4:04 PM Updated Oct 17, 2019 at 4:24 PM Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village will make $21 million in improvements. Property to close around Nov. 1 as renovations begin. CANTON The McKinley Grand Hotel will be part of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. The company that owns the Village has confirmed it will purchase the downtown hotel, at 320 Market Ave. S, at an estimated sale price of $3.8 million and will put more than $20 million into the property for upgrades. https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20191017/hall-of-fame-village-buying-downtown-canton-hotel?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191018&utm_content=article2-readmore

WRPA in Talks with Developers for More YSU Housing By George Nelson | October 17, 2019 WARREN, Ohio – More student housing to serve Youngstown State University could be on its way. Anthony Trevena, economic development director for the Western Reserve Port Authority, said Wednesday that he is in contact with developers who are interested in providing more student housing at YSU. https://businessjournaldaily.com/wrpa-in-talks-with-developers-for-more-ysu-housing/ This is interesting considering YSU has 500 less enrolled in 2019 vs. 2018. 12,155 vs 12,696.

It says right above it won't have as many employees as the GM plant. marty15 is saying it's a win because the plant is not coming back. Some is better than none.

Here's a project that's starting to see some notable progress. International Houses at San Tomasso. 50 units of refugee resettlement housing in North Hill. https://goo.gl/maps/aj7zDonQZobWpLq27 You can click on these for larger images. They start at the corner of Schiller & Olive which is the community building. Proceed down Olive towards Main St. and then around the block.

Canton’s McKinley Grand Hotel looks headed for sale By Alison Matas CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Oct 11, 2019 at 5:37 PM CANTON Signs have emerged indicating the sale of McKinley Grand Hotel is imminent. At least one organization scheduled to hold an event at the hotel next spring was notified this week the building will be under the possession of a new owner later this month and its event has been canceled, according to a copy of an email sent by hotel staff that was shared with The Canton Repository. The hotel will close for renovation and is not expected to reopen until the end of July 2020, according to the email. https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20191011/cantons-mckinley-grand-hotel-looks-headed-for-sale?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191014&utm_content=article12-headline

I'm confused as to why this matters as to selection of a contractor? Goodyear's HQ reportedly impressed SHW CEO John Morikis. They built what was designed by the Architect.

There has not been any private investment in Downtown like this yet. Akron has been very slow to get to the development levels that Cleveland has.

October 02, 2019 10:26 AM updated 19 hours ago Summa to construct $60 million inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facility on its Akron campus Lydia Coutré Summa Health plans to construct a 60-bed inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facility on its Akron Campus, according to a news release. Part of Phase 2 of Summa's facility plan, the $60 million investment will create an integrated space for both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, allowing for a partial hospitalization program and enhanced integration with intensive outpatient services, including psychiatry, addiction medicine and traumatic stress. The new facility will allow Summa to move its detox program to an acute medical setting, while preserving and honoring the heritage of both Ignatia Hall and Alcoholics Anonymous, according to the release. https://www.crainscleveland.com/health-care/summa-construct-60-million-inpatient-and-outpatient-behavioral-health-facility-its

What do you mean? They have provided the report publicly. Among the report’s findings, every dollar invested into the $42 million project will result in $6 in economic impact. https://thinkwelty.com/Akron+Bowery+Economic+Impact+Study

They are going to take down the two County owned buildings next to it that have been vacant since Job & Family Services relocated. (Most likely) Next to those is a parking deck that is privately owned and serves buildings on E. Market St.

The University of Akron built a brand new football stadium on their urban campus. It cost about $60 million and did not have much demolition like this would. Oddly enough, the U of A announced a few years that the university as whole was in the hole about $60 million. That was with an established program.