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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. The University of Akron just completed a revised Master Plan which in fact does include greening through the center of campus. They also do not have a major thoroughfare going through the middle of their campus. In fact, they eliminated streets going through parts of their campus some years back. Either way, it's a bad comparison.

The building design is really not that bad considering it's Pelli. I recall most people on this board thinking it was the best proposal during the short list. Take a look at Pelli's portfolio and it fits in with the rest of their work. ...and if you think this is bad, wait until a design is released for the Convention Center Hotel.

Acme has 17 stores in Greater Akron and Giant Eagle has nearly that many as well. Location wise, I think it would fit best in Fairlawn / Montrose which already has the following: Marc's, Giant Eagle, Acme, Earth Fare, Wal-Mart (new location in a couple of years), World Market As audidave stated, not much room left for competition.

University Park Alliance has two more resignations By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Published: September 3, 2013 - 08:57 PM Two more resignations have occurred at the University Park Alliance, a nonprofit group working on the redevelopment of 50 city blocks around the University of Akron. Jennifer Thomas, Akron program director for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, sent a letter of resignation to the 16-member UPA board of directors effective last Wednesday. In her letter, Thomas did not cite a reason, but said she was grateful for having had the opportunity to serve. http://www.ohio.com/business/university-park-alliance-has-two-more-resignations-1.425963

From their reaction I assume the drive to the studio parking lot and leave to head back the suburbs at the end of the day. That's especially embarrassing for Wayne, a know figure in Cleveland. Cue Charles Barkley:

Mustard Seed Opening In Highland Square Written by Matt Hartong The Mustard Seed grocery store will be opening it's doors in Highland Square. The final details have officially been worked out for what has been described as a long and complicated process by the City of Akron. The 23,000 square foot grocery store will have a second floor, with a terrace and restaurant. Ground breaking is slated for next week. http://akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/104962-mustard-seed-moving-to-highland-square land cleared for new strip mall:

Green is center of food fight: New Acme breaks ground; Giant Eagle announces nearby store will become Market District By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Published: August 21, 2013 - 12:47 PM | Updated: August 22, 2013 - 11:14 AM GREEN: A food fight is on. On Wednesday, the same day that Acme Fresh Market officials broke ground for the company’s first new store location in 20 years, Giant Eagle officials confirmed that it is upgrading its nearby store into a gourmet emporium. The Giant Eagle store on Corporate Woods Parkway off Massillon Road was already in the midst of a major renovation, but later this year it will become what the Pittsburgh-based company calls a Market District, an official said. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/green-is-center-of-food-fight-new-acme-breaks-ground-giant-eagle-announces-nearby-store-will-become-market-district-1.422582

Montrose Acme getting a major face-lift By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Published: August 21, 2013 - 10:53 PM | Updated: August 22, 2013 - 11:49 AM The Acme Fresh Market store in the Montrose area is in the midst of a major renovation. Last fall, Acme’s store on Medina Road or state Route 18 in Bath Township gained 10,000 square feet from its neighbor, Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts, when that store changed to a more compact model. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/montrose-acme-getting-a-major-face-lift-1.422757 National hospital chain, Cleveland Clinic reach tentative deal to buy Akron General By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer Published: August 22, 2013 - 05:01 PM | Updated: August 22, 2013 - 05:56 PM One of the nation’s largest for-profit hospital chains has reached a tentative deal to buy Akron General Health System in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. The Akron General board of directors on Thursday unanimously approved a non-binding letter of intent to sell the health system’s assets to a new joint venture between the Cleveland Clinic and Tennessee-based hospital operator Community Health Systems. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/national-hospital-chain-cleveland-clinic-reach-tentative-deal-to-buy-akron-general-1.422931 City considers transferring troubled steam-heat system to Akron Children’s Hospital; voter approval required By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer Published: August 21, 2013 - 12:31 PM The city of Akron wants to transfer ownership of its downtown steam-heating and cooling system to Akron Children’s Hospital, one of the biggest customers. Mayor Don Plusquellic said Wednesday that the city plans to donate its downtown district heating system to Children’s, which would then find a permanent owner or operator for the plant. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/city-considers-transferring-troubled-steam-heat-system-to-akron-children-s-hospital-voter-approval-required-1.422578

Bernie Kosar lends name to Rocksino steakhouse By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer NORTHFIELD: Former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula capitalized on his famous name by opening upscale steakhouses in south Florida and his hometown of Cleveland. Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka did the same in the Windy City. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/bernie-kosar-lends-name-to-rocksino-steakhouse-1.422864

APS deems King CLC work ‘urgent necessity’ 8/15/2013 - West Side Leader By Becky Tompkins The Akron Public Schools (APS) can now again seek bids for work to complete the King Community Learning Center (CLC), thanks to a vote by the Board of Education approving a resolution to proceed under urgent necessity. The vote at the board’s Aug. 12 meeting enables the APS to dispense with the required competitive bidding process. This will permit the district to proceed with soliciting proposals for the work without having to take the time to advertise, said Paul Flesher, APS director of facility planning and capital improvements. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-education-news.asp?aID=20123

Correct, which is why I'm guessing the location on the site has changed once the Architect's had a chance to work with CSU and their overall goals. This isn't anything greatly new. See their 2010 Master Plan below. The building shape at that time was simply a place holder. I guess at least the shape touched the sidewalk in spots on three sides.

Ha, Aldi's takes offense to that. They are extended stay hotels. There is on in Green that can be seen from the highway and their sign has and LED display with the actually price per week on it that can change. Either they changed their model or were not allowed to use it at this location.

Sorry... http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/42847571960/center-for-health-innovation-will-be-designed-by http://www.csuohio.edu/class/com/clevelandstater/Copy/141004.html location probably changed during design development "Pelli Clarke Pelli will collaborate with the Cleveland architectural office of Stantec on the project."

Right, but this is not a pedestrian friendly area. State Rd. is littered with strip malls and across the street is a large Evangelical church that takes up a lot of land with parking as well.

It just comes down to dollars. The dorms are done by private developers, ie; more building space, more rentable space, academic buildings aren't as important on the total square footage, especially when dealing with State funded projects it comes down to what they can afford to build and what they actually need. I wouldn't count on it. Stantec is the local firm working with Pelli Clarke Pelli, the Design Architect.

Speculation was that the Menard's that was originally planned for this development might take over the old Giant Eagle.

snapped some photos today: Esplanade: New Courthouse (under construction): Coming down Depeyster from Main St.: Some townhouses on S. Lincolns St.:

Nope, usually they are not going to release those types of things, unless there is some investigative journalism going on. I doubt that will happen in Akron. Knight Foundation would not release that info.

What's even more intriguing is that it comes on the heals of this: Omnova Solutions reports 59 percent drop in earnings Beacon Journal staff report Published: June 27, 2013 - 08:20 PM | Updated: June 28, 2013 - 01:32 PM http://www.ohio.com/business/omnova-solutions-reports-59-percent-drop-in-earnings-1.409220 So they had a huge drop in earnings yet are considering a costly move?

Thirsty Dog expands its Akron brewery By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: August 12, 2013 - 11:56 PM | Updated: August 13, 2013 - 08:32 AM Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is expanding. The Akron brewery, located on Grant Street near the University of Akron, is busy rehabbing and adding a roof onto an adjacent building that will be used for storage. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/thirsty-dog-expands-its-akron-brewery-1.420761 Omnova Solutions may move headquarters from Fairlawn to Beachwood By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal business writer Published: August 12, 2013 - 05:40 PM | Updated: August 13, 2013 - 06:56 AM Fairlawn-based global polymer company Omnova Solutions Inc. may relocate its headquarters and 140 employees to Beachwood. The $1.1 billion company said it has been looking at staying in Ohio or going elsewhere for nearly two years. http://www.ohio.com/business/omnova-solutions-may-move-headquarters-from-fairlawn-to-beachwood-1.420612

Falls council buys more time for Portage Crossing developer By Gina Mace Special to the Beacon Journal Published: August 12, 2013 - 10:16 PM CUYAHOGA FALLS: City Council met in a special session Monday to decide whether the Portage Crossing project should be scrapped. By an 8 to 2 vote, council opted to give the project’s developer more time. Stark Enterprises was supposed to close with the city on the sale of the former State Road Shopping Center land by the end of the July. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/falls-council-buys-more-time-for-portage-crossing-developer-1.420679

Yes, I think Gramarye was correct in assuming the parking. Unfortunately I feel it is a necessary loss.

Rocksino project on schedule for December opening By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: August 11, 2013 - 11:18 PM NORTHFIELD: The interior of the new Hard Rock racino doesn’t look much like a gambling and music venue — at least right now amid construction. Wires hang from the ceiling. Dirt and materials cover the concrete floor. Sparkling steel studs are everywhere, creating a huge, shiny metal skeleton upon which the state’s newest gambling attraction will be built. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/rocksino-project-on-schedule-for-december-opening-1.420452

As long as the demand for downtown living continues at the current pace, it wouldn't be a problem unless they charged too much. Im going to disagree, since downtown is still not truely 24/7 and "location" based amenities, within 5 blocks aren't there. However, this speculation and we've taken the thread off topic. Thus why I said IF the demand continues, that when amenities follow.

Architect Steven Kordalski said he expected the new hotel to be a compelling piece of architecture “as opposed to the Medical Mart, [Global Center for Health Innovation] which is non-compelling.” Fair enough, I'm sure he can say that from his amazing portfolio: http://kordalskiarchitects.com/projects/high-pointe-corporate-park/index.html whoops....