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I like it even more now. Love how the materials but right up to each other at the edges with minimal trim, very sharp.

It's hard not to like what that guy says. Yet in Akron there are always detractors.

Interesting tidbit from the Hansa article: Property records show that McNulty and Mark Priemer recently bought the Culinary Market Building, on West 24th Street, for $800,000. McNulty, who leases storage space in the 43,000-square-foot building, described the deal as a defensive move. He does not have firm plans for the property. <b>But McNulty and his partners are looking for space for new ventures, such as producing charcuterie, aging cheeses and making bread. </b> This guy shows no sign of slowing down.

UPA leader sees promise of Akron By By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Akron is “aspiring to know and feel its destiny,” Eric Anthony Johnson told the Akron Roundtable on Thursday. Johnson just finished his second year as executive director of University Park Alliance, a nonprofit group working to redevelop 50 city blocks around the University of Akron. The partners in the UPA include many of Akron’s largest employers, institutions and government institutions http://www.ohio.com/business/upa-leader-sees-promise-of-akron-1.327613

Acme Fresh Market clears hurdle in Green By George W. Davis Special to the Beacon Journal GREEN: Albrecht Inc. and Acme Fresh Market narrowly cleared an initial hurdle Wednesday night in a bid to locate a $28 million supermarket and retail complex on the east side of the Massillon Road Corridor. Green’s Planning and Zoning Commission spent nearly an hour discussing the request to amend the previously approved general development plan for the Planned Development district at Heritage Crossings before voting 3-2 in favor. http://www.ohio.com/news/acme-fresh-market-clears-hurdle-in-green-1.327535

From the August Capital Planning Progress Report regarding Kinko's/Viking Project:  Current Status Notes o Bidding has been delayed due to City of Cleveland land-marking the building. o Will go out to bid Week of August 6, 2012. The timing of demolition will be an “Add Alternate”.

Did I miss the location somewhere of the Downtown one?

Yes, I really don't understand the need for this project.

Some international recognition Cleveland Scrubs Clean a Long-Blighted Park After nine years of fundraising, a transformed park in downtown Cleveland seems to personify the spirit of reinvention that has recently overtaken the city. Perk Park, originally built in 1972, was first conceived by I.M. Pei as a small piece of the 200-acre Urban Renewal District. It was once called Chester Commons (for its location at East 12th Street and Chester Avenue), but was renamed in 1996 for 1970s Mayor Ralph Perk. http://blog.archpaper.com/wordpress/archives/44454?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AN_blog+%28A%2FN+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

While I appreciate the facts, that doesn't tell the story of the City police shifting their focus to meaningless fines along with joining forces with the University police who can no go off campus. Work begins to connect Kent and university By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer KENT: Kent State University and city officials have talked about connecting downtown to the campus for at least 20 years. That dream is finally being realized, as work got under way this week on the Esplanade, a wide pedestrian walk meant to draw students and faculty to dozens of shops and restaurants that are part of downtown’s $100 million makeover. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/work-begins-to-connect-kent-and-university-1.326129

lakewood's barroco grill has state's top sandwich, says food network mag Food Network Magazine has crowned Barroco Grill's delicious Chorizo Arepa the top sandwich in all of Ohio. In a feature titled "50 States, 50 Sandwiches," the Lakewood eatery gets high praise for its Colombian street food. "Arepas -- thick-stuffed corn tortillas -- have come to Ohio, and locals rave about this chorizo-stuffed one," reads the entry. To see more of the winners, click here. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/inthenews/50states080912.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=lakewood%27s+barroco+grill+has+state%27s+top+sandwich%2c+says+food+network+mag&utm_content={Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Audacity+of+Spirit sawyer's noodlecat gets mad props from philly writer While chef Jonathon Sawyer receives the majority of his well-deserved attention for his farm-to-table restaurant Greenhouse Tavern, located on East 4th St., Craig LaBan of Philly.com points out that Noodlecat should be receiving equal praise. In an item titled, "Good road-trip eats," LaBan writes, “Noodlecat, the Cleveland ramen mash-up from chef Jonathon Sawyer, one of the more inventive and personal takes on the ramen trend, infused with good Midwestern ingredients: steamed buns (tempura-fried walleye!), noodle bowls with spicy Ohio corn chowder, matzo balls and brisket.” http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/inthenews/phillynoodlecatluv080912.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=sawyer%27s+noodlecat+gets+mad+props+from+philly+writer&utm_content={Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Audacity+of+Spirit

Winking Lizard plans major expansion By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Those plans include closing the Fairlawn restaurant and moving a few miles west to Montrose to the former Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Copley Township. The new Winking Lizard will share the building with a Lizardville, a concept that features a small bar, retail beer sales and a large whiskey selection. The Akron market lacks a significant craft beer store and the Lizard­ville will fill that void, Lane said. Winking Lizard had been looking for a potential Lizardville site in the Akron area for a while, he added. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/winking-lizard-plans-major-expansion-1.324598

Familiar downtown building coming down today By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer The demolition of the familiar round building with a white roof in downtown Akron will begin today. It will make way for parking as Akron developer Anthony Manna describes the area as a hub for financial and business activity. Manna is creating a campus of his businesses in the area and has purchased a second nearby building to add to the project. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/familiar-downtown-building-coming-down-today-1.324097 yaawwwnnn...........highly visible sight, and they are planning for a parking lot. :wtf: Where are we? Cleveland (just kidding.....kind of)

COMMENTARY Akron: A Grocery Desert? Featured Written by Edward L. Esposito (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - news release) U.S. Housing and Urban Development Midwest Regional Administrator Antonio R. Riley announced today that HUD is approving a $3.8 million loan guarantee to the City of Akron to finance development of the Highland Square Grocery Store Project. The grocery store, which will be leased by locally owned grocery store chain Mustard Seed Market, will be part of a new retail district including stores and a library. HUD’s loan guarantee has leveraged more than $3 million federal, city and private funds. Currently developed businesses in Highland Square are rented by the city and producing income to help finance the grocery store. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/46294-commentary-akron-a-grocery-desert?

You can walk in that area I guess. The question is why would you.

You can't walk to any retail or restaurants in Fairlawn / Montrose. The main reason that a good number of people live there is because it's a "sleeper" area for people that work north of Akron being right on 77.

Kelly cites poor visibility, limited parking and zero foot traffic as insurmountable obstacles to running a successful eatery at that location. So true. But very glad that Viaduct is doing well with special events. It really is a great space. But that area has not gotten any sorta traction beyond Stonebridge. This has been pretty obvious for years though.

... and their biggest concern right now is losing Wal-Mart.

That was actually an old post office. It did the job until the University started growing and they had an influx of underage drinking fines.

Fair enough. I'm just of the opinion that designs are based off of construction capabilities and materials. In the early 1900's brick and stone were more durable and accessible than materials that we have today. With what we know and have the ability to do now, it seems odd to design things to old standards, especially when the quality and craftsmanship isn't what it used to be. Check out some of the new federal courthouses: Wayne Lyman Morse U.S. Courthouse, Eugene, Oregon http://morphopedia.com/projects/wayne-lyman-morse-united-states-courthou U.S. Courthouse, Springfield, Massachusetts http://www.msafdie.com/#/projects/unitedstatesfederalcourthouse_springfield U.S. Courthouse, Alpine, Texas http://www.pspaec.com/index.php/portfolio-categories/civic-government/82-u-s-district-courthouse-in-alpine-texas U.S. Courthouse, Austin, Texas http://msmearch.com/type/government-and-civic/united-states-courthouse-austin-texas

Beautiful wouldn't be a word I would use, but to each their own. I think it's actually facing downtown. It said it's facing Jimmy John's, which would be downtown. The building is owned by Portage County, in which the seat (offices) are in Ravenna.

Kent architectural panel rejects Portage County courthouse design Thomas Gallick July 18, 2012 Portage County’s plan to build a new courthouse on East Main Street in Kent hit a snag Tuesday when Kent’s Architectural Review Board denied a certificate of appropriateness for the new Portage County Municipal Court. The panel took issue with the location of the lone entrance to the building, situated on the southeast corner, as well as the amount of parking on the site, the current home of Jimmy John’s sandwich shop at 303 E. Main St. The board, appointed by Kent City Council, decides whether buildings planned for downtown Kent are compatible with their surroundings. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/5203928

Schulman breaks ground on dual-role Fairlawn headquarters By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal business writer Three to four firms competed to design the headquarters, Gingo said. They were told what Schulman wanted the building to accomplish, he said. Every firm but one came back with a design that looked like a strip mall, he said. The winning design came from Mike Ritenour, president of Landridge Development. Ritenour’s design met Schulman’s requirements and used different materials to distinguish the functions of the building, Gingo said. “I think it’s going to look great on this corner here,” Gingo said. http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/schulman-breaks-ground-on-dual-role-fairlawn-headquarters-1.321151

No, ha, this is a building at MIT. You had posted a picture of the model saying you liked the building. They haven't selected an Architect for KSU yet.

What does that have to do with anything? Money is the key to making it happen, and I don't see it right now, but maybe someone will approach him.