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Hudson's downtown project could hinge on vote Dan Shingler After more than two years of meetings and making changes residents requested, developer Joel Testa said he hopes to soon break ground on the Downtown Phase II development on the west side of Hudson's North Main Street. Whether he can do that this year, or even at all, might depend on a May 7 advisory election in which Hudson residents will be asked whether the city should continue with the project. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/hudsons-downtown-project-could-hinge-vote

Cafaro Entity Buys Dillard’s Building for $8.92M By Andrea Wood | February 15, 2019 BOARDMAN, Ohio – A newly formed entity whose address is the same as the Cafaro Co. headquarters in Niles purchased the building that houses the Dillard’s department store at the Southern Park Mall on the same day that it was announced the store would close in May. The sale price for the building was $8.92 million, according to the Mahoning County auditor’s office. The buyer is Boardman SC LLC, which lists its address as 5577 Youngstown Warren Road in Niles – the Cafaro building. The transaction closed Feb. 13. https://businessjournaldaily.com/cafaro-entity-buys-dillards-building-for-8-92m/

This was discussed in Nov., one page back.

I'm not sure that I'm overly excited about this: · $900,000 for housing and commercial building demolitions Since 2014 the county Land Bank has been putting about $2 million into residential demolitions at a clip of about 500 homes a year (in the county). At some point it would be nice to not have to do that and crack down on owners and put money into neighborhood improvements.

Downtown Akron Partnership has a nice web page on the work Downtown and a map of the phasing for the Main St. Corridor project. https://www.downtownakron.com/getting-around/downtown-construction-projects https://www.downtownakron.com/_files/docs/main-street-phasing-map.pdf

This is a major bummer for Downtown. Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar closes in Akron Updated Feb 6, 5:03 PM; Posted Feb 6, 5:03 PM By Marc Bona, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar has closed. The restaurant's Facebook page for the restaurant lists it as "permanently closed." Located at 54 E. Mill St. in downtown Akron, Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar opened in February 2014, offering a modern spin on Mexican food. Tequila flight offerings from scores of bottles came with a bit of an educational primer; descriptions included notes on how each was aged. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/02/nuevo-modern-mexican-tequila-bar-closes-in-akron.html

Oh, what's the difference between the two threads?

Blueprints name Amazon in Rolling Acres project By Doug Livingston Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Posted Feb 1, 2019 at 10:53 AM Updated Feb 1, 2019 at 5:22 PM The blueprints for the redevelopment of the former Rolling Acres Mall property confirm suspicions that Amazon is coming to town. It’s inexplicably called “Project Carney,” according to blueprints disseminated in October for contractors to bid on the bulk of the $100 million project. A copy of the plans found its way to the Beacon Journal/Ohio.com. The city said a description of the project, based on the plans, “is consistent with the development described by the property developer to the city.” https://www.ohio.com/news/20190201/blueprints-name-amazon-in-rolling-acres-project

What was the market reception to the shipping container retailers in the Warehouse District? How often do you visit the Northside Marketplace? It's a concept that I really hoped would take off and be filled on all days of the week. That doesn't seem to be the case currently though.

A renewed vision for East Cleveland is taking shape Jen Jones Donatelli | Thursday, January 24, 2019 As Sean L. Ward sees it, there will come a day where East Cleveland is mentioned in the same breath with Tremont and Waterloo as thriving, vibrant neighborhoods. And though he knows revitalization won’t happen overnight, he believes that the burgeoning East Cleveland Growth Association can help usher in much-needed change—and that the city is perfectly positioned for it. “East Cleveland has potential for revitalization because of where it sits. It’s centrally located, it's on a main traffic artery, [and] the RTA station is in East Cleveland so it could be once again a public transportation hub,” says Ward, “Most importantly, the people are ready. They want a message they can believe from a voice they can trust, and they will come out in droves in support. ECGA is trying to be that voice.” http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ecga012419.aspx

See inside Akron's first medical marijuana cultivation facility By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com | Posted January 28, 2019 at 06:33 PM | Updated January 29, 2019 at 06:05 AM AKRON, Ohio - AT-CPC of Ohio, Akron’s first licensed medical marijuana grower, offered a media tour of its indoor cultivation facility Monday and harvested its first crop. The 43,000-square-foot facility on Home Avenue in North Akron is a former Akron Water Department building converted into a greenhouse with laboratory capabilities. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, Democrat of Youngstown, and Mayor Dan Horrigan attended the event, and spoke in favor of the facility and the medical marijuana industry, which both officials say they hope will help mitigate the state’s opiate epidemic. https://www.cleveland.com/expo/news/g66l-2019/01/641c9cdb484196/see-inside-akrons-first-medical-marijuana-cultivation-facility.html

Got anything that's you know, relevant? Seattle is the 10th most dense city in the U.S. and has nearly 3,000 more people per square mile than Cleveland. When you start approaching that type of density, then yes, changes in lifestyle are made. There's some data. Answer me this, on any given day can you drive downtown and find a parking spot within say 3 blocks of your destination? The answer is yes. People won't use other means until that is not a reality.

As much as you and I want to think auto dependency can change, it will not. Most of the country is vehicle dependent. Cleveland is not a unique circumstance. Again, how are you determining parking without knowing the amount of users of project?

I'm not sure how you are determining how much parking is needed without things like; how many tenants, what is the cost to live there, how many employees for the businesses, etc.... This is NE Ohio, not NYC. People want to drive everywhere and have a car.

That just sounds very odd. Of course, when you hire a guy who last worked on a Disney resort, I guess it's not that odd. Hall of Fame Village, Constellation energy sign naming-rights deal By Alison Matas GateHouse Media Ohio Posted Jan 23, 2019 at 2:35 PM Updated Jan 23, 2019 at 5:49 PM Constellation also will be the exclusive power and gas provider for the Village and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. CANTON Energy company Constellation will have naming rights to the office and research building planned for Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. A multi-year deal between the company and the Village was announced Wednesday. As part of the agreement, Constellation also will be the exclusive power and gas provider for the Village, which includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and will find ways to help the Village conserve energy and save money. https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20190123/hall-of-fame-village-constellation-energy-sign-naming-rights-deal

Gotta give it to some outspoken residents. They got what they wanted after they were told no multiple times. Hudson’s Downtown Phase II issue will head to May ballot By PHIL KEREN Reporter Posted Jan 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM Updated Jan 22, 2019 at 10:57 PM HUDSON — City voters will have a chance in the spring to formally share their opinion about the proposed Downtown Phase II project. City Council on Tuesday night voted 5-0 to place an issue on the May 7 primary election ballot that will ask voters to weigh in on the plan proposed at Owen Brown Street and Morse Road. https://www.mytownneo.com/news/20190122/hudsons-downtown-phase-ii-issue-will-head-to-may-ballot

"Laneways" have been part of the project since the beginning.

Not only that, if you read the article it sounds like they could redesign the whole campus. This guy they hired worked on the Disney China project. But, David Baker from the HOF also worked on huge community developments.

Hall of Fame Village CEO confident work to resume soon By Alison Matas GateHouse Media Ohio Posted Jan 20, 2019 at 5:20 AM Updated Jan 20, 2019 at 8:42 AM Next phase of project likely will include lodging, retail and dining, and the Center for Excellence office building. CANTON Features within the planned Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village will be built in sequential stages. The next phase of the project, which could break ground sometime in the near future, likely will include lodging, retail and dining, and the Center for Excellence office building, new Village CEO Mike Crawford said last week. https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20190120/hall-of-fame-village-ceo-confident-work-to-resume-soon

Lots happening on Front St. Falls council approves Portage Community Bank tax abatement, hears downtown update By EMILY MILLS / Akron Beacon Journal / GateHouse Media Ohio Posted Jan 16, 2019 at 12:01 AM CUYAHOGA FALLS — City Council on Monday unanimously approved a 10-year, 50-percent tax abatement for Portage Community Bank, which is constructing its first Summit County location in the Falls. Final building inspections for Pav’s Creamery are scheduled for this week. Leedham said fire and health department inspections are still needed, but Pav’s tentatively plans to start making ice cream this week. Construction continues at Akron Coffee Roasters, Ohio Brewing Company and Rose Italian Kitchen; all three have tentative spring opening dates. Construction on the expansion at Darby’s brewpub is expected to start in late spring or early summer. HiHO Brewing Company is closed through Thursday for the installation of a brick pizza oven, while Studio 2091 closed permanently over the weekend. Leedham said the studio showcased the work of more than 1,000 artists since it opened in 2010. She said the property will be going up for sale. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20190116/falls-council-approves-portage-community-bank-tax-abatement-hears-downtown-update

This is exactly what a bed tax is supposed to be used for.

Meijer, Big Lots Make Moves at Eastwood By George Nelson | January 16, 2019 NILES, Ohio – Howland Township officials will consider variance requests Thursday evening related to the proposed Meijer supercenter on the site of the closed Super Kmart at the Eastwood Mall Complex. The Cafaro Co., Niles, which developed and owns the mall complex, has an agreement in place with Meijer Stores Ltd., based in Grand Rapids, Mich., for the property, said Joe Bell, director of corporate communications. https://businessjournaldaily.com/meijer-big-lots-make-moves-at-eastwood/

Steel going up for the U of A College of Business addition.

$1M Real Estate Deal Will Bring Campus Lofts Downtown By Jeremy Lydic | January 10, 2019 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new, state-of-the-art student housing complex will replace two buildings at the corner of Wick and Rayen avenues, a local real estate developer said Wednesday. In December, Campus Lofts LLC purchased properties at 236 N. Champion St. and 235 Wick Ave., the Penguin Place property and former St. Vincent de Paul Building, respectively. Each building was purchased for $512,500, records show, for a total $1.025 million. https://businessjournaldaily.com/1m-real-estate-deal-will-bring-campus-lofts-downtown/

Akron to plan new police headquarters, courthouse after accepting Ocasek Building By Doug Livingston Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Posted Jan 5, 2019 at 5:37 PM Updated Jan 6, 2019 at 12:37 AM Akron’s newest mayor had a “wild idea” about a year into office, somewhere beyond the skywalk leaving City Hall on his way to the Ocasek Building across South High Street. What if Ohio Gov. John Kasich just gave him the nearly 200,000 square feet of office space, which the city has rented for decades? In Ocasek, he could house a new city courthouse and build a stand-alone police station somewhere else, essentially pulling the city out of its poorly maintained Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center. https://www.ohio.com/news/20190105/akron-to-plan-new-police-headquarters-courthouse-after-accepting-ocasek-building