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Just because it looks ok on the outside doesn't mean the structure is ok.

County forecloses against owner of former Rolling Acres Mall By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Published: September 26, 2013 - 09:14 PM The city of Akron could take over the property of the former Rolling Acres mall if foreclosure proceedings for delinquent taxes are successful and a sheriff’s sale does not lead to a new private owner. Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise has begun foreclosure proceedings against Premier Ventures LLC, of California, which has not paid taxes on the property since it was acquired in late 2010. http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/county-forecloses-against-owner-of-former-rolling-acres-mall-1.432104

They tried to flush it, but the 6 Super Bowls rings got stuck. Now, back on topic....

Project will transform East Akron; 27 new homes to be built, other plans in works By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published: September 25, 2013 - 09:43 PM Grady Appleton doesn’t just want to build new houses. He wants to rebuild a neighborhood. Appleton, executive director of East Akron Neighborhood Development Corp. (EANDC), an organization that recently celebrated its 30th year, is thinking big with his latest project, which kicked off Wednesday with a groundbreaking. http://www.ohio.com/news/project-will-transform-east-akron-27-new-homes-to-be-built-other-plans-in-works-1.431867

University Park Alliance leaders say they are not ready to throw in the towel By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Published: September 25, 2013 - 12:43 AM Leaders of the neighborhood economic development group University Park Alliance say they are still hoping to move forward as they face funding issues and legal trouble. The nonprofit, working on redevelopment of 50 city blocks around the University of Akron, is facing two lawsuits for breach of contract. http://www.ohio.com/business/university-park-alliance-leaders-say-they-are-not-ready-to-throw-in-the-towel-1.431673

According to this flyer, they have at least started design on the NASA Glenn Research Center. http://imageshack.com/i/17wxplj

Haha, yea, like those exist. Do you find those more at Home Depot or Wally World? I will say that the aesthetics are nothing special, but that's a huge slap in the face to the planning, design, and detailing that goes into something like a stadium.

Akron Art Museum director outlines his vision for future By Dorothy Shinn Published: September 24, 2013 - 11:08 PM Scheduled to open Oct. 1, the iQ café is named after the museum’s sculpture, the Inverted Q, a painted, cast concrete sculpture by American Pop artist Claes Oldenburg. The iQ Café will feature French press coffee and teas, croissants and other offerings for the museum by the Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., which will make a specialty brew just for iQ; Blue Door, Burning Tree and Urban Eats, each of which will create new drinks and entrees available only at iQ. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/akron-art-museum-director-outlines-his-vision-for-future-1.431599

State gives Crain Avenue Bridge project $421,000, cites delays By Marc Kovac | R-C Capital Bureau Published: September 24, 2013 4:00AM COLUMBUS -- The state Controlling Board agreed to tack another $421,000 onto the bill for a new Kent bridge, citing delays in the project that weren't the contractor's fault. The lawmaker panel signed off on a competitive selection waiver on a contract with Beaver Excavating of Canton, which handled the Crain Avenue Bridge project. http://www.recordpub.com/news%20local/2013/09/24/state-gives-crain-avenue-bridge-project-421-000-cites-delays Kent Sherman House moved to new home By Kyle McDonald | Staff Writer Published: September 22, 2013 4:00AM Saturday's rain couldn't keep the Kent Wells Sherman House from making its way through downtown Kent from a temporary spot on College Avenue to its final home on North Water Street. After crossing Haymaker Parkway, Stein House Movers inched the 1850s Greek revival house along Erie Street, past its original location at Erie and Water streets, and north through the intersection with Main Street to 247 N. Water St., where it will permanently be located. http://www.recordpub.com/news%20local/2013/09/22/kent-sherman-house-moved-to-new-home

Nothing too exciting to me. The picture for Wrapz does not even look appetizing. Processed ham chunks with uncooked vegetables. It looks like someone had some grocery store party trays and they took the leftovers and put them in a pita shell.

Perspectometric View

He is not comparing apples to apples with other government owned hotels. In fact, there is no one to compare to since CLE is the first with a Med. Mart type facility.

Fairlawn loses Omnova headquarters to Beachwood Beacon Journal staff report Published: September 17, 2013 - 09:43 AM | Updated: September 17, 2013 - 10:27 AM Omnova Solutions Inc., the Fairlawn surfaces and laminates maker whose roots in Akron date to its founding as General Tire & Rubber Co., announced today it will build a new headquarters in the Cleveland suburb of Beachwood. Omnova said in a three-page news release that approvals for the project were received Monday night from both the Beachwood City Council and the Warrensville Heights Board of Education in separate meetings. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/fairlawn-loses-omnova-headquarters-to-beachwood-1.429535

East End project developer expects major work to start soon at former Goodyear complex By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal business writer Published: September 13, 2013 - 07:05 PM The East End redevelopment of the former Goodyear headquarters complex is behind schedule but ground could break on a new hotel at the site in 30 days, the developer says. Delays largely involve finishing architectural designs and getting final permits for necessary renovations, said Stuart Lichter, leader of California-based Industrial Realty Group, which is spearheading the project. The architectural work is more than 75 percent complete, he said this week. http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/east-end-project-developer-expects-major-work-to-start-soon-at-former-goodyear-complex-1.428648

Food notes: New restaurants on their way By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food write Published: September 10, 2013 - 06:33 PM Lots of restaurant news to talk about this week. Zack and Lisa Hirt soon will be opening Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar at 54 E. Mill St., in the Gothic Building spot that used to house All-Ohio Sports in downtown Akron. The restaurant has been in the works for two years and after much planning the couple hope to have the Nuevo open by November at the latest. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/abraham/food-notes-new-restaurants-on-their-way-1.427814

Residence Inn by Marriott breaks ground in Fairlawn 9/12/2013 - West Side Leader By Staff Writer FAIRLAWN — The 107 all-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Akron/Fairlawn has broken ground. Located at 4080 Embassy Parkway, the Residence Inn Akron/Fairlawn will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Radius Hospitality Development and managed by Radius Hospitality, of Canton. A rendering is shown above. According to company officials, rates for the Residence Inn will be consistent with the market and will vary depending on length of stay. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-real-estate.asp?aID=20387 Central-Hower lease agreement refined 9/12/2013 - West Side Leader By Becky Tompkins This past December, just before a state deadline, the Akron Public Schools (APS) sold Central-Hower High School to The University of Akron (UA) for $13.5 million in future merit scholarships for APS graduates. The building was not being used as a high school due to declining enrollment. But the APS is now leasing 47 percent of the building’s space to house its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) high school. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-education-news.asp?aID=20373

The website for "The Depot" is up, along with renderings. I will let you weigh in your opinions on the design. I know I have mine. :wtf: http://depotatakron.com/

I like it. It's a very utilitarian building, I assume dictated by the client/budget, but they did a decent job with the form and dressing it up. Not sure how long a detailed mural like that will last though. Looks like they did their homework on designing different seating layouts as well. The "Program Diagram" seems pretty worthless though.

They were appealing having to install a new elevator. All new elevators have to be able to fit a stretcher in them. That seems like a pretty easy appeal win to me. Cost would be exponential to make it work. There is a chapter in the building code that deals with existing buildings and cost to upgrade, among other things.

City of Green, developer to close on Belden Lodge deal today By George W. Davis Special to the Beacon Journal Published: September 11, 2013 - 10:03 AM | Updated: September 11, 2013 - 11:22 AM GREEN: Final paperwork is to be signed at 2 p.m. today at the Central Administration Building, closing the $625,000 sale of the Belden Lodge in Southgate Park to entrepreneur Ted Swaldo. Mayor Dick Norton already has signed the paperwork for the city’s sale of the 8-plus acres of property and lodge to Swaldo, city Law Director Stephen Pruneski said. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/city-of-green-developer-to-close-on-belden-lodge-deal-today-1.427953

Their original Master Plan RFQ stated they wanted to "...reduce the density and renovate existing buildings or construct new dwelling units". City Architecture was awarded the study. I'm not sure of the outcome, but I think it's on their website. They use a crappy flash site so you can't like directly to the page. http://cityarch.com/ go to Portfolio / Urban Design There is a project for Campus District / E.22nd Plan and also one for Tri-C Metro Campus Public Space.

Plenty of parking for sure. I read somewhere though that it might just sit empty for years because Wal-Mart broke their lease and the developer is still going to make them pay for the space.

This is great, one question though, is everyone allowed to use the bball hoop or just students? Its a nice community touch if everyone can use it.

Actually it was: http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2012/10/did_csu_and_neomed_play_it_too.html For some reason people have a notion in their head that an initial design concept is a final product. Sorry, I meant that the site plan shown in the initial Pelli proposal bears no resemblance to the current scheme. Obviously the initial proposal means little, which is why it's probably not relevant that many folks here preferred that entry among all the finalists. I'm thinking they must have scaled the program back once they saw the return on investment. As part of the proposal process the team had to also present a business plan for the building and associated activities.

It's actually called the "Green Space Network" and has different areas; Euclid, Main Plaza, North / South Spine Refer to the 2010 Master Plan located at: http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/architect/