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FTA issues $2B grant agreement for Chicago Red Line extension https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/FTA-issues-2B-grant-agreement-for-Chicago-Red-Line-extension--73658

Not necessarily. The property owner owns both. I called the owner this morning. I think something's up.

While this may have legs, it probably won't proceed until Nippon's lawsuit is dismissed or withdrawn. And that may take some time.

I will make inquiries. Thx.

Induced demand applies to parking, too: "An increase in parking provision from 0.1 to 0.5 parking space per person was associated with an increase in automobile mode share of roughly 30 percentage points." https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3141/2543-19

He's vacating his restaurants (Edwins, Edwins Too) only, which are in leased spaces on the square.

GCRTA to upgrade 22 Shaker Hts rail stations By Ken Prendergast / January 12, 2025 When the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) new trains enter service in the next few years, they will be picking up and dropping off riders at more attractive and user-friendly stations in Shaker Heights. That’s due to a $2 million program to enhance station amenities at all 22 stations in this eastern suburb that was built around its two light-rail lines, the Blue and Green lines. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/12/gcrta-to-upgrade-22-shaker-hts-rail-stations/

GCRTA to upgrade 22 Shaker Hts rail stations By Ken Prendergast / January 12, 2025 When the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s (GCRTA) new trains enter service in the next few years, they will be picking up and dropping off riders at more attractive and user-friendly stations in Shaker Heights. That’s due to a $2 million program to enhance station amenities at all 22 stations in this eastern suburb that was built around its two light-rail lines, the Blue and Green lines. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/12/gcrta-to-upgrade-22-shaker-hts-rail-stations/

These newly funded grade separation projects are on Ohio routes used by Amtrak trains (On Cleveland-Pittsburgh segment): Ohio – Hines Hill Road, Hudson, Ohio Grade Separation (Up to $13,705,000) Ohio Rail Development Commission The proposed project was selected for Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction and includes activities to remove an existing at-grade crossing and build a grade separation on a critical corridor in the City of Hudson, Ohio. The project aligns with the selection criteria by enhancing safety, as the project will improve safety, traffic flow, and emergency service response times. The Ohio Rail Development Commission, Norfolk Southern, and the City of Hudson will contribute the 29.7 percent non-Federal match. (On Cleveland-Toledo segment): Ohio – Race Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio Railroad Grade Separation (Up to $26,250,000) Ohio Rail Development Commission The proposed project was selected for Project Development, Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Construction and includes activities to grade separate Race Road and close an at-grade crossing at Maddock Road in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The Project will grade-separate one crossing and close another, thereby eliminating all at-grade crossings over a three-mile stretch of Norfolk Southern track and subsequently improving safety. In addition, the project will construct a dedicated mixed-use path for cyclists and pedestrians. The project aligns with selection criteria by enhancing safety and mobility by eliminating a grade crossing, lessening delays resulting from blocked trains, and improving emergency response times by approximately two minutes. The Ohio Rail Development Commission, the City of North Ridgeville, and Norfolk Southern will contribute the 20 percent non-Federal match.

Not that I've seen

I think I saw a demolition permit application for the building to the right of that lot that's for sale. Edit: yep.... Permit was issued Dec. 26, 2024 Demolition cost: $47,000 Record B24036262: Work Location 4104 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH 44113 * Record Details Licensed Professional: VILSON MIHAJ GREENLAND DEMOLITION LLC. 2763 PASADENA DR SEVEN HILLS, OH, 44131 Home Phone: 3302324300 CONTRACTOR DEMO24-034221 Project Description: - Raze 2 Story Building (Front) and 1 Story Building (Rear) RAZE 2 STORY STRUCTURE (FRONT) AND 1 STORY STRUCTURE (REAR) PER CLEVELAND BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 3115, BULKHEAD SEWERS PER WATER POLUTION CONTROL, CONTROL DUST PER ORD. 277.07, REMOVE ALL FOUNDATIONS, DISCONTINUE AND CAP ALL UTILITY CONNECTIONS, HAUL AWAY ALL DEBRIS, BACKFILL WITH CLEAN FILL. COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL ASBESTOS RULES AND STORM WATER REGULATIONS. Owner: OPA ENTERPRISES, LLC., * 4104 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OH 44113

Cleveland’s Variety Theatre is for sale By Ken Prendergast / January 10, 2025 The Variety Theatre, 11816 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland’s Westown neighborhood, has had multiple owners and uses in its 98-year history. It’s about to have a new one as its owner has put the property up for sale this week. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/10/clevelands-variety-theatre-is-for-sale/

@PlanCleveland Except that the West 3rd Street station (and the East 9th station) are to be replaced by a Waterfront Line station at a new multimodal hub.

Yes

BTW, have you looked at what homes are listing for (and recently selling for) in Fairfax?? Especially the area immediately south of the Clinic? It's pretty remarkable. I never would have expected it even a few years ago -- er, a few hours ago. If Hudson or Frank streets were extended a few blocks farther west, they might increase the value of more homes by giving them a more direct walking route to the Meijer store and whatever else is popping up along East 105th.

Is that East 89th Street? Is it these? https://neo-trans.blog/2022/05/26/seeds-sprouts-xxiv-masonic-reno-data-center-grows-e-89th-apts-uptown-fitness/

I heard last weekend this was a done deal. I tried to get someone from Edwins to confirm but...nothing. I guess I can rest easy knowing I had the scoop three months ago. https://neo-trans.blog/2024/10/15/edwins-leaving-shaker-square-for-ex-nighttown/

I responded here:

Yes, they would make donations to support the downtown lakefront as part of the deal to let them move to Brook Park.

Cleveland wins second big lakefront grant By Ken Prendergast / January 10, 2025 Today, the city of Cleveland announced that it was awarded $69.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for its ambitious downtown lakefront redevelopment. This is the second major federal grant for the downtown lakefront since October when the city was awarded $59.7 million from the USDOT. Construction is due to start in 2027. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/10/cleveland-wins-second-big-lakefront-grant/

HSG staff have told me the Haslams are willing to help provide funding for the lakefront.

The championship the following year was with Paul Brown's players. After that, Art Modell's erosion of an elite sports franchise set in, with Jim Brown quitting after Modell's ultimatum, Paul Warfield getting traded and Mike Phipps being drafted. Despite that, Cleveland fans stayed loyal even after Modell ripped our hearts out in 1995. We were "rewarded" with a crap expansion team that has mostly stunk under more p!ss-poor owners.

Carriage Co. rebirth gets partial OK, start date By Ken Prendergast / January 9, 2025 Redevelopment of a vacant factory complex in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood into a mixed-use property is on an “aggressive” timeline to get underway. But the Landmarks Commission said it needed more design details about new windows and exterior doors before it could sign off on the entirety of The Carriage Co. project. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/09/carriage-co-rebirth-gets-partial-ok-start-date/

The announcement will be about a return of Steam In The Valley.

Higley hits a hundred in 2025 By Ken Prendergast / January 8, 2025 Back in 1925, Albert Higley Sr. did what the founders of many new companies owners did. He started building small. But unlike many new companies, his Cleveland-based construction firm didn’t stay small for long. Now, 100 years later, The Albert M. Higley Co. also known as AMHigley, is thinking big as it refreshes its image for the next century. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/01/08/higley-hits-a-hundred-in-2025/