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:shoot: Developer of new retail complex on West Point Market property tries to address property owners’ concerns; Akron City Council vote expected next week By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published: July 20, 2015 - 10:19 PM | Updated: July 21, 2015 - 10:35 AM The developer of a new retail complex that will be built where West Point Market now stands has gone to great lengths to address neighboring property owners’ concerns, including curving a corner of a building to try to improve the visibility of a local art gallery. S.J. Collins, the Georgia-based developer, also added trees to the rear of the development, addressed a resident’s drainage concern and agreed not to put a restaurant into a smaller retail building that will be closest to the residential area near the site. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/developer-of-new-retail-complex-on-west-point-market-property-tries-to-address-property-owners-concerns-akron-city-council-vote-expected-next-week-1.609778#

New vision for Cuyahoga Falls’ Front Street mall includes hotel and return of traffic By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer Published: July 7, 2015 - 08:54 PM | Updated: July 8, 2015 - 06:55 AM CUYAHOGA FALLS: The Front Street pedestrian mall could get a new 8-story boutique hotel, something officials hope might kickstart a renaissance for the struggling retail strip. Meanwhile, the mayor this week met with firms looking into the feasibility of ending Front Street’s days as a pedestrian mall altogether, increasing traffic and visibility for small business owners. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/new-vision-for-cuyahoga-falls-front-street-mall-includes-hotel-and-return-of-traffic-1.606229#

Downtown Akron may get another hotel; proposal for United Building gets tax credit By Katie Byard Published: June 30, 2015 Another hotel may be in the works for downtown Akron. The state has awarded an Ohio Historic Preservation tax credit to a $11.9 million project that would turn the eight-story United Building into a boutique hotel. The tax credits are designed to spur rehabilitation of historic properties. The state granted a credit valued at roughly $1 million to the United Building project. http://www.ohio.com/blogs/your-business/your-business-1.567844/downtown-akron-may-get-another-hotel-proposal-for-united-building-gets-tax-credit-1.604406

Riverwalk, a new housing and retail development on Front Street has some renderings on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverwalk/328272270694399

Boat launch on deck for Falls’ River Front Park 2/5/2015 - West Side Leader CUYAHOGA FALLS — The waters of the Cuyahoga River soon will be more accessible to Cuyahoga Falls residents and its visitors. Mayor Don Walters and Parks Superintendent Ed Stewart recently unveiled plans to create a boat launch area at River Front Park, located at 2641 Front St., adding another recreational opportunity along the city’s portion of the river. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=25608

:-D :clap:

I wouldn't say any of those contractors are known for their roadwork. I could be wrong though.

"Members of the Design Review Committee were unimpressed by the design for the Bruell restaurant, which they described as incomplete, vague and lacking in personality." I'm glad the review committee is holding up higher standards. Did these folks see Beach Taco yet? Agreed, Bruell's would be the last space I would be worried about.

Cuyahoga Falls receives state grant to build boat launch on Cuyahoga River By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 22, 2015 - 09:14 AM CUYAHOGA FALLS: The city is planning to build a new boat launch facility at River Front Park, and a new state grant will pay for it. The city received word it will get $116,203 from the Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft for the facility that will allow kayaks and boats a new entryway to the Cuyahoga River. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/cuyahoga-falls-receives-state-grant-to-build-boat-launch-on-cuyahoga-river-1.560539

Yes, it's probably a construction barrier for pedestrian safety and security of the space and barrier to the elements.

The building facade itself is more interesting than pretty much any mid to high rise in Cleveland, let alone Ohio. How often would you see the top of the builidng? You're using a 5,000 ft. approach to design which should be the last consideration. Even the rendering they have proposed for the skyline is an airplane view.

Akron Children’s buys century-old church property near downtown campus; church might combine with Faith Lutheran in Fairlawn By Katie Byard,Cheryl Powelland Colette Jenkins Beacon Journal staff writers Published: January 14, 2015 - 10:49 AM | Updated: January 15, 2015 - 02:11 PM Akron Children’s Hospital recently bought a century-old church building at the corner of Bowery and Cedar streets as part of future plans to expand its downtown campus. The hospital paid $750,000 to St. John/St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church for the building at 282 W. Bowery St. in a deal that closed last week, according to tax records. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/akron-children-s-buys-century-old-church-property-near-downtown-campus-church-might-combine-with-faith-lutheran-in-fairlawn-1.558320

Sounds like he got snowed in with no TV and only a VHS copy of Gattaca.

Possibly, but they have a $650 million sewer project going on.

For retail that is literally just a few feet from the sidewalk, I'd expect it to be more visible. Removing the brick facade on the sides would help. Or even better, make the storefront flush with the second floor balcony with large opening glass curtains for more seating, like at Townhall on W.25th. edit: Maybe it'll look fine in reality. It was just a thought I had looking at the renderings. That's not a bad thought really. The only reason I see for it being setback is that they are showing some outdoor seating so maybe they are thinking it's a restaurant. If it's strictly retail though they are losing potential rent producing space. I'm sure they have their reasoning.

The feeder roads of Dart and Rand are at the same elevation as the bridges that go over the highway. If you get rid of the bridges there would be no way to get across the highway stretch.

I would assume that as well. That is also why I think the land where the actual highway is will become unused. They could fill in in and create "blocks" I guess, but that is another chunk of change and then you have infrastructure and building foundation issues to deal with. Or maybe they just build where the highway is and there are elevated roads around it like the Gojo building.

The Interbelt project is really about transportation. Check out the thread: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=8697.msg736103#msg736103

Here is more info. about the project. There are no details as to what they are going to do with the Interbelt after this. They are simply going to reroute traffic to the existing roads on either side that were basically "feeders" to it. Those roads are going to be improved. I don't see how much can be done with the Interbelt space given the depth of it and it would function as an island basically. http://downtownakron.com/newsitem/upcoming-project-information-sum-sr-59-akron-innerbelt Proposed Improvements: The City of Akron’s Innerbelt (SR 59 mainline) is a limited access facility connecting I-76/77 to the south, west and north sides of downtown Akron. The current volume of traffic is approximately 17,760 vehicles per day, while this segment of highway was originally designed for over 120,000 vehicles per day. The project is essentially a road diet in which the limited access freeway between the above termini will be removed with traffic rerouted onto Dart Avenue and Rand Avenue. Both streets will continue to operate as a one-way pair; Dart Avenue for northbound traffic and Rand Avenue for the southbound traffic.

I would say about 0.5% chance. All of their operations are in Akron and they have invested $10's of millions in their White Pond (Akron) campus in the past decade. You keep throwing "Downtown" in there. While I would like nothing more than to see them remain downtown, I think the Mayor's biggest concerning is keeping them in Akron proper in regards to employees and taxes. Also, see my previous statement...hmmm

Cool, glad to hear. Can't be any worse than the new Ray's, ha.

Some news: Dave's Cosmic Subs has applied for a plan review for a space in Rosemont Commons in Fairlawn. There is a place under plan review at Summit Mall called BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Appears to be like Applebee's with their own beer...yawn. http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/ Kind of interesting though as the plan review states "tenant buildout" which would imply it's in the mall. They previous tried to get planning approval for a new building in the parking lot near Dillard's. I guess they didn't receive approval. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food/beer-notes-akron-s-aqueduct-nanobrewery-opens-bj-s-brewhouse-plans-summit-mall-location-1.533865 http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=24285 Also, plan review for a place called "Planet Sub" in Portage Crossings in the Falls. http://planetsub.com/

Hands-on event a sneak peek at possible Akron Children’s Museum By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal staff writer Published: December 14, 2014 - 10:57 PM | Updated: December 15, 2014 - 10:49 AM As youngsters were skating on an indoor “ice” rink or playing with a life-sized Lite Brite among other activities on Sunday afternoon at the Highland Theatre, Betsy Hartschuh was dreaming about how the holiday event could turn into a real Akron Children’s Museum. The first “Hands-On Holidays” event was a kid-centered fundraiser designed to give Akron-area parents a sneak peek at activities a children’s museum could have. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/hands-on-event-a-sneak-peek-at-possible-akron-children-s-museum-1.549810

Hilton brand’s hotel in Bath Township is first in Akron area Homewood Suites hotel opens in Bath Township Beacon Journal staff report Published: December 12, 2014 - 05:35 PM | Updated: December 12, 2014 - 08:01 PM Another Akron-area hotel is celebrating being open for business. The 105-room Homewood Suites, at 210 Springside Drive on the Bath Township/Fairlawn line in the Montrose area, will hold a grand-opening celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. The event is open to the public. Homewood Suites, a Hilton brand, is an extended-stay hotel. http://www.ohio.com/business/homewood-suites-hotel-opens-in-bath-township-1.549306?localLinksEnabled=false