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Wow, shame. They must have refined it more when shortlisted. There is a different rendering on page 47.

It's coming, but it will be a slow process: http://www.artspace.org/ Take a look at Durham, NC I am curious as to who the Bidwells used in searching out property for their gallery, I doubt it was an avid Akron enthusiast. I didn't not see that part in the article initially but saw they worked in Akron, just assumed they lived in Treemont.

Green mayor extols accomplishments in annual address By Kathy Antoniotti Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 30, 2013 - 11:29 PM In an update on Acme Fresh Market’s plans to build a new store in the city, Norton said Acme anticipates breaking ground for the 68,000-square-foot facility in July with an opening in May 2014. He also reported that Akron-Canton Airport is planning a grand opening of its new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility operations center in 2013. Norton reported that additional businesses under construction include a Residence Inn on Arlington Ridge Road East that is expected to open in the summer with 99 suites, as well as a CVS drugstore on Massillon Road. http://www.ohio.com/news/green-mayor-extols-accomplishments-in-annual-address-1.369303

Are you talking about foundations giving money directly to build things? Akron has an abundance of philanthropy as well as backing by one of the largest foundations in the country.

That wasn't really an option in this case. The Goodyear HQ is where it is. It would have been great if the company had chosen to build its new HQ downtown, but they didn't. The old HQ could not and cannot be turned into a downtown redevelopment opportunity because it simply isn't in Downtown. I fail to see the squandered opportunity here. You might be suggesting that the developer should have just let the Goodyear site go fallow and concentrated its money in Downtown instead, but even that might not have been possible for financing reasons--and the Goodyear HQ is a massive site and it is important for the city that it not lie fallow. It was a comment on the greater collection of recent development. OR they could move the Goodyear HQ like the Hower House. Just cut it in two pieces and throw it on a trailer, right? Wrong....airlift

That's correct to a point. If you look at Cleveland, it had all those great areas, which are now blossoming. Downtown was lifeless and had no demand for housing for a long time, now there is a waiting list. I can't pinpoint when that turned, but once the developers started renovating the lists started forming. What do you mean by "community non-profits are virtually nonexistant"? While I love the idea of rail as a novelty, in NE Ohio people are too tied to the idea of having their car at all times. It will take more than our lifetime to change that.

Which is strange because there is no shortage of new student housing being built downtown, but nothing else can get off the ground. I don't think that's a good sign.

I guess it's more of a minor league for the NFL than an alternative to it. Still, I can't imagine getting more than 5k a game and that's if they're winning.

C.L. Helt Architect, Inc. must be proud.

University of Akron sells Rubber Bowl to marketing group eyeing USFL team By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 30, 2013 - 12:01 PM The University of Akron agreed Wednesday morning to sell the Rubber Bowl to a Canton-based marketing group that seeks to place a United States Football League team in the facility. The Team1 Marketing Group will pay $38,000 for the 6.8-acre bowl and one foot around the perimeter. The proposed team would be called the Akron Fire. The Rubber Bowl was the vision of community leaders bent on bolstering the city of Akron after the Great Depression. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/university-of-akron-sells-rubber-bowl-to-marketing-group-eyeing-usfl-team-1.369149

That's a possibility, but there is a housing adaptive reuse across the street that has been stalled for 5 years.

Green Council reviews plans for new district 1/24/2013 - South Side Leader By Maria Lindsay GREEN — Green city officials are hoping a new district in the city will spur economic development along the Massillon Road corridor and make more liquor permits available in Green. Legislation that proposes to create that new area — the Massillon Road Community Entertainment District, which city officials said is the first of its kind in the city — was discussed at the Jan. 22 Green City Council. The proposed 735-acre district is roughly bordered on the north by Lindakay Drive and Berna Road, on the west by Tabs and Molly drives, on the east by Massillon Road and Interstate 77 and on the south by Boettler and Graybill roads. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=18361

Key Building in downtown Akron going on auction block By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer The Key Building, one of downtown Akron’s landmark office towers, is going on the online auction block. The 11-story building, at 159 S. Main St., sits nearly 70 percent vacant and was foreclosed on last year. It will be offered at a public auction in late February through Auction.com. http://www.ohio.com/business/key-building-in-downtown-akron-going-on-auction-block-1.368968

Food notes: The Grille on Waterloo opens at former Ripper Owens location By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food writer Published: January 29, 2013 - 11:15 PM Russ Mazzola has debuted his new concept at 491 E. Waterloo Road, where Ripper Owens Tap House used to be. The Grille on Waterloo opened Sunday, serving up soups, burgers, sandwiches, wings and plenty of other pub fare, as well as a full bar with 34 draft beers. Mazzola, of Bath Township, has been in the restaurant business for many years. His family owned several Wally Waffle restaurants, and Mazzola previously owned Parsley Place and Dakota’s Grille. He has owned the Waterloo building since 1997 and ran a Scorchers franchise there, but had been leasing it since 2002, most recently to Owens. When new lease negotiations with Owens didn’t work out, Mazzola said he felt it was a good time to come back with a restaurant of his own. “We’re changing it completely. We’re going more restaurant than bar and we’re concentrating on food as our feature item,” he said. The Grille on Waterloo opens daily at 11 a.m. Closing time is 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food-notes-the-grille-on-waterloo-opens-at-former-ripper-owens-location-1.369043

Northfield Park racino to be named ‘Rocksino’ By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 28, 2013 - 11:30 PM Hard Rock International is creating a new brand for its first gambling venture in Ohio. The new racino, under construction in Northfield, will be called Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, the Orlando-based company announced Monday. The Rocksino name pays tribute to Cleveland as the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll and is a play on the word racino, the industry term for a combined horse track and casino. http://www.ohio.com/news/northfield-park-racino-to-be-named-rocksino-1.368566

The demand and competition are both very minimal. It's more of a "build it and they will come" mentality.

/\/\/\ This was the most interesting part I thought: The now-solidifying redevelopment and reuse plans call for the upper floors of Goodyear Hall to be turned into approximately 100, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The ground floor will hold retailers while the historical building’s 1,500-seat auditorium will be used for concerts and similar performances open to the public. The rest of the campus, including Goodyear’s current headquarters, will be converted into office space, retail and more. We will see how this develops though. I'm not getting my hopes up yet, they have been working on this since 2007.

Akron Hotel Plans Could Be Revived Written by Larry States Thursday, 24 January 2013 15:52 Plans for a new hotel in downtown Akron are far from dead. A couple of years ago there was optimism a new hotel could be attracted to the downtown area but plans languished. New Akron City Planning Director Marco Sommerville tells AkronNewsNow there's a renewed push now to make it a reality. "The economy is starting to pick up and also our efforts in bringing a hotel to the city. We have been working on a couple of projects with a couple of people, nothing we can really talk about right now, but we are moving in that direction." http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/70786-akron-hotel-plans-could-be-revived

Aeros owner Ken Babby begins upgrading Canal Park with new $1.65 million video board By Stephanie Storm Published: January 22, 2013 - 10:31 PM | Updated: January 23, 2013 - 06:53 AM A crew was set to begin tearing down the scoreboard Tuesday afternoon at Canal Park, about an hour and a half after new Aeros owner Ken Babby announced a privately funded $1.65 million project for a new video board. “I believe our board will be in the top five in terms of size in all of minor-league baseball and definitely is the largest at the Double-A level,” Pfander said. “I think it’s going to revolutionize what fans expect when they come to the ballpark. It’s really going to knock their socks off.” http://www.ohio.com/news/aeros-owner-ken-babby-begins-upgrading-canal-park-with-new-1-65-million-video-board-1.367031

I thought the comic sans was a nice touch

From the Aeros article: Plusquellic said Babby was also working to “bring a new restaurant” to Canal Park with the closing of the Wing Warehouse Sports Bar & Grill. http://www.ohio.com/news/aeros-owner-ken-babby-begins-upgrading-canal-park-with-new-1-65-million-video-board-1.367031

Beacon Journal might sell warehouse property to developer planning more student housing By Stephanie Warsmith Published: January 18, 2013 - 10:14 PM Another new student housing development may be coming to downtown Akron. The Akron Planning Commission approved plans Friday for a $20 million, four-story student housing development on the south side of East Exchange Street, east of South Broadway and west of the CSX railroad tracks. The proposal will go before Akron City Council in early to mid-February. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/beacon-journal-might-sell-warehouse-property-to-developer-planning-more-student-housing-1.366124

The Saveur 100 Jan 10, 2013 Ohio Nachos Instead of using tortilla chips, Ohioans festoon potato chips with cheese and other toppings for a deliriously good riff on nachos. Our favorite version comes from Cap City Diner in Columbus, which features thick-cut kettle chips drizzled with a garlicky alfredo sauce, topped with Maytag blue cheese and chives, and heated until gooey. Pungent, salty, creamy, and crisp, they're our latest guilty pleasure. See the recipe for Ohio Nachos » Cap City Diner 1299 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 614/291-3663 http://www.saveur.com/article/Travels/Saveur-100-Ohio-Nachos

Bottom line, a dome provides more than just cover 8 days out of 365 (2% of the year). Other events can happen easier and that's why it's even being considered. The stadium is in use more than just 8 days. Please remember it does host many special event, such as American Idol auditions, concerts, etc. So Browns games or sporting event cannot be solely counted. All events hosted at the stadium should be included in the events total. Agreed, it was stated due to the fact that there were statements directly to the fact that football should be played outside, which are those 8 days. That being said, I don't know the number of other events, but I would guess that if the avg. temp. for a time period is below 60 you are not going to get much scheduled.

Bottom line, a dome provides more than just cover 8 days out of 365 (2% of the year). Other events can happen easier and that's why it's even being considered.