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/\/\/\ VERY NICE Rebuild vs. remodel explored for schools Studies planned for Firestone, Litchfield projects By Linda Golz Beacon Journal staff writer Akron Public Schools will detail the costs and create preliminary conceptional drawings for remodeling and for rebuilding Firestone High School and Litchfield Middle School. At a meeting Thursday with architect John Peterson of the GPD Group, Akron school board member James Hardy made that suggestion after several people voiced concerns about the cost of rebuilding the schools. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/121762929.html

Kent presses county to move court City wants to buy site on East Main. Official says parking is a factor By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer KENT: City officials have not given up trying to persuade Portage County Commissioners to build a new municipal courthouse on a site they had largely dismissed. Kent is prepared to purchase the vacant land in the 300 block of East Main Street, valued at about $1 million, and give it to the county in exchange for the current courthouse site on South Water Street, valued at about $750,000, officials said. http://www.ohio.com/news/121762934.html

Ah, a modern day Ponte Vecchio

EuroGyro is undergoing big makeover By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer EuroGyro — a longtime carryout in a converted old house across from the University of Akron — is changing into a sit-down eatery. Workers with Butcher & Son Inc. of Akron demolished the two-story house Wednesday to make way for a bigger two-story structure at 444 E. Exchange St. http://www.ohio.com/business/121668159.html

Construction stopped on Cleveland, Cincinnati casinos By: Jen Steer, newsnet5.com By: Jen Steer, newsnet5.com CLEVELAND - Construction work on casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati has been stopped, a release from Rock Ohio Caesars says. According to a news release, the company has suspended work because of recent talk to increase taxes and fees for the state’s casinos. http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/Construction-stopped-on-Cleveland-Cincinnati-casinos

Officials celebrate start of new engineering building 05/11/2011 The University of Akron College of Engineering broke ground for a new, 39,000-square-foot research building scheduled to open its first laboratories in winter 2011-12. During the May 9 groundbreaking ceremony, U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton (OH-13), announced that the U.S Department of Defense is entering into contracting processes to award an additional $11 million to UA to continue the development of the National Center for Education and Research in Corrosion and Materials Performance. http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=1979044

They are making a bridge from Quaker Square, not sure if you heard about that. EarthFare joins mix of area grocery stores Natural and organic foods retailer opens outlet today in Shops of Fairlawn By Lisa Abraham Beacon Journal food writer FAIRLAWN: A new player steps onto the Akron area's crowded field of grocery stores today, when EarthFare opens in the Shops of Fairlawn on West Market Street. The Asheville, N.C.-based store bills itself as ''the healthy grocery store,'' and CEO Jack Murphy makes it clear that the emphasis in that slogan is on ''grocery store.'' http://www.ohio.com/business/121618974.html

hhmmm..... Focusing on four Akron districts Published on Monday, May 09, 2011 MAIN STREET DISTRICT: Main Street along the canal has a good start with Lock 3 Park, but Eckstut said he'd like a town square similar to a Rockefeller Center. If there were to be a new University of Akron arena, it could also be located nearby. http://www.ohio.com/news/first/121483158.html

Urban planners envision vibrant Akron Master plan created by renowned firm divides downtown into districts to utilize 'untapped development potential' By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer Akron's downtown and surrounding areas are really made up of three main streets and four distinct business districts, which should be developed into vibrant, walkable spaces for businesses and homes, according to a master plan developed by a world-renowned architecture and planning firm. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/121483118.html

Akron basketball team lounges, weight room coming to Rhodes Arena The Suburbanite Posted May 09, 2011 @ 09:52 AM Akron, Ohio — The University of Akron will convert 5,000 square feet in James A. Rhodes Arena into team lounges for the Zips men's and women's basketball programs and construct a 1,650-square-foot strength-training room that will service four varsity teams. The University's Board of Trustees approved the project on April 28. The lounges will provide enhanced facilities for team activities and be located in proximity to each squad's locker room and arena floor. The Zips tennis and volleyball programs, which like the basketball teams have office and locker room space in Rhodes Arena, will also utilize the strength and conditioning center. http://www.thesuburbanite.com/sports/x855741920/Akron-basketball-team-lounges-weight-room-coming-to-Rhodes-Arena

Hudson-Based Flip Side to Open Burger Biz in Cleveland Posted by Douglas Trattner on Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM Michael Schwartz, designer and partner in the Hudson-based Flip Side burger restaurant (49 Village Way, 330-655-3547), has disclosed that they will open a second location in Cleveland. Schwartz says he has reached an agreement with Randy Ruttenberg of Fairmount Properties to open a Flip Side in the Flats East Bank project, within the complex that will include an Aloft boutique hotel. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/05/06/hudson-based-flip-side-to-open-burger-biz-in-cleveland

Hudson-Based Flip Side to Open Burger Biz in Cleveland Posted by Douglas Trattner on Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM Michael Schwartz, designer and partner in the Hudson-based Flip Side burger restaurant (49 Village Way, 330-655-3547), has disclosed that they will open a second location in Cleveland. Schwartz says he has reached an agreement with Randy Ruttenberg of Fairmount Properties to open a Flip Side in the Flats East Bank project, within the complex that will include an Aloft boutique hotel. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/05/06/hudson-based-flip-side-to-open-burger-biz-in-cleveland

new tremont parking lot uses bioswales to manage storm water Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Tremont neighborhood recently celebrated the opening of a new parking lot at Jefferson and Professor avenues that will not only help alleviate the neighborhood's parking crunch, but also help solve the region's storm water management problem. The parking lot incorporates bioswales that will prevent rainwater from entering the sewer system. When rain falls onto the property, it runs off into carefully designed plant systems that gradually release it back into the ground. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/tremontparkinglot042811.aspx

I doubt that the church will be torn down in favor for a hotel. There are a few surface areas without building structures near the convention center. Demolition isnt cheap. Personally, there may be a need for a hotel on the south side of downtown if that area keeps seeing growth. Is there any word on the new Diebold location yet? It sounded like Diebold was going to Green from the way the Mayor there was talking. I haven't seen anything formal yet though. Economy revs up in University Park Study finds institutions have impact By Betty Lin-Fisher and Cheryl Powell The major anchor institutions located in or near University Park have a direct total economic impact of $2.5 billion within the area and an indirect impact of $3.5 billion within Ohio, according to a new study released Tuesday. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/120760299.html

Usually renovating buildings that old can be more costly than building new. Also, the OSFC seems to be very heavily handed when it comes to building new as opposed to preservation. Take a look at what happened in Akron.

What do you mean? They gave at least 3 minutes of thought to those facades.

New thread started, topics merged.

KSU to resubmit building proposal New student fee would pay for $250 million upgrade By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Thursday, Apr 21, 2011 KSU's plans call for updating 30 buildings. Some need to be made more wheelchair accessible, some need technology updates and others need to be more energy efficient, Lefton said. Because of leaking window panes in aging buildings, the university is ''spending tens of thousands of dollars, as my dad would say, 'heating the streets,' '' Lefton said. The Art Building would be rebuilt and a new hall would be constructed for the College of Architecture & Environmental Design http://www.ohio.com/news/120341009.html It seems like they are trying to slip this by now that there is a new State Chancellor in place.

GLBC Ranks 22nd Largest Craft Brewery Posted April 18, 2011 GLBC ascends in national rankings of American Craft Breweries April 18, 2011--CLEVELAND, OHIO--Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) climbed from the 23rd to the 22nd largest craft brewery in the U.S. according to The New Brewer, The Journal of the Brewer’s Association. GLBC reported 91,189 barrels sold in 2010. GLBC also ranked as the 31st largest brewery in the US (Anheuser–Busch Inc. ranked 1st). GLBC does not contract brew; 100% of product is produced onsite in its Cleveland-based brewery. https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/glbc-ranks-22nd-largest-craft-brewery Here's a little more on Lizardville and a website placeholder: New Winking Lizard By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 Customers can buy beer to go — in both bottles and growlers — or drink it there. People also will be able to buy a single bottle, as opposed to a six-pack. Lizardville isn't a restaurant. It's small and will seat only about 30 people. The Lizardville website (http://lizardville.net/) will feature a rundown of the beers and whiskeys available and will go live soon. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/120263164.html

That's major news about all those restaurants. Things like that along with the added jobs should start to attract people other than students to live downtown, maybe even build some new housing.

One of the two empty is already spoken for as well, should hear something in the next few months. Market Garden Brewery update April 19, 2011 by Rick Armon Leave a Comment Filed under: Beer, Dining Tagged with The long-awaited Market Garden Brewery & Distillery is getting closer to opening. Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem may start brewing Wednesday. “Just working out the last details of the refrigeration system and when that’s done to my satisfaction, we commence brewing,” he said in an e-mail. “And with any luck, the restaurant will be open for business within 60 days– things are shaping up fast around here.” The brewery is located in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood near Great Lakes Brewing and right next to the West Side Market. http://the330.com/dining/market-garden-brewery-update/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+the330+%28The330+Main+Feed%29

There are some in that article if you click on "more photos". Really nothing special. I can't tell who the Architect is, might be from out of town seeing as the developer is in CA, I believe. Medical school eyes Akron NEOUCOM is in talks to locate research center in city, president says during luncheon at UA By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer Published on Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 The region's medical school based in Rootstown Township wants to have a physical presence in Akron. Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy has started talks about locating a research center somewhere in the city, President Jay A. Gershen said during his appearance Tuesday at the Akron Press Club luncheon on the University of Akron campus. http://www.ohio.com/business/120263039.html

Akron General planning another satellite Summa Health System planning to compete By Cheryl Powell Akron General Health System wants to beef up its health and wellness business by bringing medically based fitness centers and satellite emergency rooms into new communities. The hospital system recently signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a wellness facility on the Broadview Heights City Hall campus. The city in Cuyahoga County is offering Akron General access to about six acres of city-owned land for the project in exchange for community programs and discounted membership rates for residents, Mayor Sam Alai said. http://www.ohio.com/business/119996594.html

Goodyear headquarters project officially under way By Beacon Journal staff POSTED: 10:30 a.m. EDT, Apr 18, 2011 With help from friends and supporters, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officially broke ground on its new headquarters complex this morning. Chairman, CEO and President Richard Kramer, Gov. John Kasich, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and Summit County Executive Russ Pry made remarks then were joined with shovels in hand by federal, state and local officials — all who helped negotiate the deal — and, together with representatives of California-based developer Industrial Realty Group, they helped start construction at the work site. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/120060129.html

JAR improvements, sorry $459,000 http://www3.uakron.edu/bids/jarffeavln.pdf http://www3.uakron.edu/bids/jarfacimprove.pdf You're right I don't make the rules here. The people that pay to host and moderate it do. They dictate that they don't want the board flooded with speculation.