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Thanks, I changed the images. Four teams unveil concepts in competition to design $40 million architecture school at KSU Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer on January 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM, updated January 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM For architects, students and aficionados of design, Kent State University was one place to be in Northeast Ohio Thursday night as four finalist teams presented proposals in a competition to design the new KSU College of Architecture and Environmental Design. A capacity crowd filled the main level and balconies of the 900-seat Cartwright Hall on campus to watch two hours of presentations in which the four contending teams with members from across the U.S. made consecutive 20-minute presentations with short breaks between. http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2013/01/four_teams_unveil_concepts_in.html#comments

Packed house views competition for new Kent State building (with poll) By Thomas Gallick | Staff Writer Published: January 18, 2013 4:00AM Students, faculty and community members filled Cartwright Hall with excited, yet academic debate Thursday night after four potential designs for the new Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design building were unveiled following an international contest. That reaction was fitting, considering Kent State officials wanted the process to act as an educational opportunity for architecture students and local residents. Four finalists presented their designs for the estimated $40 million project, which will be located between South Lincoln and South Willow streets on the school’s Esplanade walkway, to a crowd of about 800. http://www.recordpub.com/news%20local/2013/01/18/packed-house-views-competition-for-new-ksu-building.modal Richard L. Bowen + Associates Inc. (Cleveland), in association with Weiss/Manfredi (NY) Bialosky + Partners Architects (NY and Cleveland), in association with Architecture Research Office (NY) Westlake Reed Leskosky (Cleveland, Phoenix, Washington, NY and LA) The Collaborative Inc. (Toledo, Ohio), in association with the Miller Hull Partnership (Seattle)

Kent City Council continues talks about new police station By Marchae Grair Ohio.com correspondent “The land was turned over to the city at no cost,” Kuhar said, citing cost and the amount of land at the Mogadore lot as the primary reasons for his motion for the location. He said the land was tested and cleared for all environmental issues, so the cost would also be less than areas that needed heavier inspection. The consideration will stand, following a passing motion of 7-2, with Roger Sidoti and Heidi Shaffer dissenting. Shaffer believes the location at 800 Mogadore Road should be strictly reserved for industrial buildings or other businesses that will bring more jobs to Kent. http://kent.ohio.com/news/kent-city-council-continues-talks-about-new-police-station-1.365806

Hoppin Frog is going to be opening a new tasting room. Not sure when, but they submitted for a plan review. Also, if you didn't know Ohio Brewing has a "tasting room", in part of their brew operation, 451 S. High St. http://ohiobrewing.com/taproom ...and Thirsty Dog has a tasting room: http://thirstydog.com/news/retail-sales.php

q & a: kevin robinette, architect on imperial ave. memorial project Douglas J. Guth | Thursday, January 17, 2013 It's been more than three years since the bodies of 11 women were discovered at 12205 Imperial Avenue in Cleveland. The home of convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell has since been demolished, but the empty lot where the property stood is a grim and ugly reminder of the violence that took place there. Over the past year, the Imperial Coalition, a grassroots task force led by religious, city and community leaders, has been working with residents and relatives of victims on ways to reclaim the neighborhood. Talk has centered around the possibility of designing and building an "exterior space" at the Imperial Avenue parcel, an effort assisted by the Cleveland chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/kevinrobinette011713.aspx

heights library to convert old ymca gym into knowledge and innovation center Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Library is transforming a 4,000-square-foot former YMCA gym connected to its Lee Road branch into a high-tech community classroom and home for the Cuyahoga County Small Business Development Center. The renovation, which broke ground in December and will be completed in June, is aimed at better serving the community while also supporting small business entrepreneurship in the Heights communities. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/heightslibrary011713.aspx

New Panera opening in East Akron By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 15, 2013 - 08:53 PM Panera Bread plans to open a new restaurant in East Akron that will be the first of its kind. The restaurant, which will be built on Wedgewood Drive, east of Abington Road, will feature a new design with a drive-through. Many of Panera’s locations don’t have drive-through. “We are excited,” Kim Phillips, an architect from Warren told Akron City Council’s Planning Committee Monday about the new spot in Akron. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/new-panera-opening-in-east-akron-1.365305

City Council Brings Power To Akron Written by Aaron Coleman "What this will do is create 100 full-time high tech jobs and we're hoping down the road to add another 50," Fusco said. City Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing a development agreement paving the way for the construction of the 70,000 square foot facility as well as related improvements to the area. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/69240-city-council-brings-power-to-akron

Barberton Looking For New Theater Operator Written by Larry States Judge says most of the inquiries have come from private investors and developers, not movie theater chains. The Mayor, city council members and other city officials say keeping the Lake Cinemas 8 operating is important for the downtown area, because nearby restaurants and other businesses would be impacted by the theaters shutting down. Mayor Judge says potential operators and investors are aware of the need for the theaters digital conversion, and the cost involved. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/69293-barberton-looking-for-new-theater-operator

I assume Sawyer's new venture will be in the now existing first phase?

Northfield submits formal application for racino By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 14, 2013 - 11:36 PM Northfield Park has submitted a formal application to the state to launch its racino. The horse-racing venue is the last of the seven tracks in Ohio to apply for a state license to offer slots-like video lottery terminals. The application was submitted Friday. The Ohio Lottery Commission still is waiting for additional paperwork from Hard Rock International, the company partnering with the track, before starting its initial review, agency spokeswoman Danielle Frizzi-Babb said. http://www.ohio.com/news/northfield-submits-formal-application-for-racino-1.365093

Olde Harbor Inn to reopen as ‘On Tap’ Beacon Journal staff report Published: January 11, 2013 - 11:05 PM COVENTRY TWP.: The Olde Harbor Inn of Portage Lakes is expected to reopen this spring as an On Tap Grille & Bar at the Harbor. Bob Wilson of the Crest Group Ltd., which represents the owners of the Harbor Inn property, announced the new venture Friday. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/olde-harbor-inn-to-reopen-as-on-tap-1.364294

Here is a rendering of the proposed second building at Market Square that will front E. Market St. The round entry volume would be at the corner of Forge. Google maps has an updated shot where you can see the first building under construction. This would be the second. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=union+st.+akron+ohio&hl=en&ll=41.081553,-81.50619&spn=0.003723,0.004318&sll=40.365277,-82.669252&sspn=5.448657,8.843994&t=h&hnear=N+Union+St,+Akron,+Ohio+44304&z=18 http://www.costar.com/costarconnect/MasterPage/main.aspx?SiteID=20390%2c17079&LogRedirect=1

Barberton’s Lake Cinemas 8 theater set to go dark on Tuesday Beacon Journal staff report Published: January 11, 2013 - 02:02 PM Negotiations between the operator of the Lake Cinemas 8 and the city of Barberton to keep the movie theater open have apparently broken off. Phil Canfora Sr., of Lake Entertainment Group, announced early today that Tuesday will be the theater’s last day. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/barberton-s-lake-cinemas-8-theater-set-to-go-dark-on-tuesday-1.364227 Stark State to open new site in Barberton By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 9, 2013 - 10:36 PM BARBERTON: Starting Monday, Stark State gets a new home for its Barberton satellite: the former National Guard Armory. The city’s Community Foundation invested about $2 million to buy and revamp the 57-year-old building at Norton Avenue and Barber Road for the two-year public college. http://www.ohio.com/news/local-news/stark-state-to-open-new-site-in-barberton-1.363845 Barberton Mayor Optimistic On Lake Cinemas 8's Future Written by Aaron Coleman Barberton's Lake Cinemas 8 Theater will be closing it's doors on Tuesday, but the city's mayor is optimistic something can be worked out to avoid a permanent shutdown. Appearing on the 1590 WAKR Ray Horner Morning Show, Barberton Mayor Bill Judge says despite the ownership saying the theater's days are numbered, negotiations are ongoing. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/68679-barberton-mayor-optimistic-on-lake-cinemas-8s-future

Stow council OKs expansion of auto dealership, rejects proposed crematorium By Heather Beyer Special to the Beacon Journal Published: January 10, 2013 - 10:45 PM | Updated: January 11, 2013 - 12:01 PM STOW: It was a packed house at Stow City Council on Thursday night as two hotly debated issues were up for a vote. Council opted to grant auto dealer Ron Marhofer’s request for a text amendment in the city's zoning code which would allow him to expand his operations onto residential land adjacent to his dealership and rejected a proposed crematorium. http://www.ohio.com/news/stow-council-oks-expansion-of-auto-dealership-rejects-proposed-crematorium-1.364099 Stow’s industrial corridor filling up again By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 10, 2013 - 11:06 PM STOW: Two years ago, one-fifth of the city’s industrial corridor along Commerce Drive was vacant. During his 15 years with the city, Planning and Development Director Rob Kurtz said he doesn’t believe Commerce Drive was ever greater than 85 percent filled. http://www.ohio.com/news/local-news/stow-s-industrial-corridor-filling-up-again-1.364059

Exciting to hear, good luck!

Akron plans to dig massive tunnel for sewer system By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer Published: January 10, 2013 - 11:20 PM By every measure, the sewer tunnel that Akron plans to build to resolve problems with its combined sewer system will be a behemoth. The $200 million tunnel will be: • 27 feet in interior diameter. • Buried 150 feet below ground. • More than one mile long. • Able to store up to 25.6 million gallons of stormwater and raw sewage after heavy rains and snow melts. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/akron-plans-to-dig-massive-tunnel-for-sewer-system-1.364157

Could not agree more. I went there twice and it wasn't worth going back. I've lived, what, 3 blocks from the PS Bricco for almost 5 years and have only ever been once? I've been working in Akron for a year and a half and have been to the downtown Akron Bricco multiple times. It's not that it's that good - it really just is one of the better lunch dining options there! To state again, it's not a chef inspired restaurant, putting that aside, it is good.

Northfield Park starts construction of Hard Rock racino By Rick Armon Published: January 9, 2013 - 10:35 PM Northfield Park is starting construction on its new Hard Rock-themed racino and expects to open late this year. “Everything is moving forward now,” harness track owner Brock Milstein said Wednesday. “All the financing is in place ... We’re going to start to see some serious construction here in the next couple of weeks.” http://www.ohio.com/news/local/northfield-park-starts-construction-of-hard-rock-racino-1.363829

It's not only the food, I don't think the space has any character. It is very popular in Akron, but Akron just got their first "true chef" restaurant with DBA (Dante Bocuzzi Akron). Akron doesn't have near the culinary scene of Cleveland, but really, not many cities in the country do. Hoperatives: Rock Bottom changes brewers By Rick Armon Published: January 9, 2013 rockbottomHoperatives, the informative beer blog that covers the Cincinnati area, reports that Rock Bottom Cincinnati's award-winning brewer Mitchell Dougherty has left the company to take over Eight Ball Brewing, a new operation being set up at The Party Source in Bellevue, Ky., across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. The website also says Rock Bottom has already found its new brewer: Gerry OConnell, who was the head brewer at the Cleveland ChopHouse until it shut down last week. The move amounts to a transfer for OConnell because the ChopHouse and Rock Bottom brands are both owned by CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries. To read the Hoperatives report, click here. http://www.ohio.com/blogs/the-beer-blog/the-beer-blog-1.273124/hoperatives-rock-bottom-changes-brewers-1.363721?localLinksEnabled=false&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ohio%2Fbeer+%28The+Beer+Blog%29

Wow, that operating expenses "omission" is huge. If that is in fact true, they really tried to slip one by. They even included it in their calcs of the Geis proposal, but left it out of theirs. That's just shady and may have hurt them for anything in the future.

New housing development opens in West Akron By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Asked what she’s most excited about in her new West Akron house, Lakeia Whitson instantly responded: everything. Whitson is one of the first residents to move into one of 30 houses in the Moon-Mallison Homes, a new development near the Akron Zoo. http://www.ohio.com/news/new-housing-development-opens-in-west-akron-1.363564

Signs of Children’s growth sprouting in downtown Akron By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer Published: January 7, 2013 - 11:32 PM The latest sign of Akron Children’s Hospital’s growth is sprouting in downtown Akron. Construction is under way on a 1,250-space parking garage across from the hospital’s campus on West Exchange Street. The parking garage, which is expected to open in September, is part of a massive $200 million expansion planned for the pediatric hospital’s main campus. http://www.ohio.com/news/signs-of-children-s-growth-sprouting-in-downtown-akron-1.363349

Kent State Hotel Rooms, Banquet Center in Demand Calls coming in for overnight stays, conference center use at new hotel under construction downtown By Matt Fredmonsky January 7, 2013 It has no doors or windows yet, but already the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is generating interest in its 94 rooms and multiple conference areas. The new hotel is under construction in downtown Kent and isn't set to open until some time in June. But that's not stopping local business people and Kent State alumni from booking early to be among the first to patronize the new hotel. http://kent.patch.com/articles/kent-state-hotel-rooms-banquet-center-in-demand

Tallmadge considering two senior housing proposals By Paula Schleis and Katie Byard Tallmadge has one of the oldest populations in Summit County, so Economic Development Director Dennis Loughry spends a lot of his time talking to businesses wanting to serve the area’s seniors. “I field those calls all day long — about senior housing, assisted living, nursing homes, doctors who specialize in that age group. You name it,” Loughry said. http://www.ohio.com/news/local-news/tallmadge-considering-two-senior-housing-proposals-1.362804