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^Construction proceeding at a "glacial" pace.

Farmer's markets often feature a mix of food and art/maker oriented vendors. Prior to execution of this plan, why can't the WSM invite makers to fill the empty spaces in the arcades, even if only seasonally?

^ "Residences at the Guardian?" Which project is that?

Up close, it's huuuuuge.

LOL, maybe the dual hub rapid line proposed long ago was the right answer.

I happened to look underneath thr L-C Bridge this morning, and there does appear to be some sort of structure under the main deck (not sure what it can carry, if anything). It is under the main span, but not to the west of the west bank, where Lorain Ave goes over Columbus Rd. and the RTA tracks. The route would need to get over these obstacles either on Lorain or alongside it.

I thought that's what "alternatives analysis" was all about. People studying this CVSR project need to ensure that all the alternatives are in the analysis and create evaluation criteria to grade them. They can evaluate the comparative expenses (including funding sources) and benefits involved and make a recommendation.

Decline of run of the mill, 70's style shopping malls: 1. Hollowing out of the "middle class," shifting much shopping to outlets, big box, low end and high end stores. 2. Rise of outdoor lifestyle centers, and the time limited attraction to the "latest new trend/fad" 3. Indoor mall safety concerns 4. Rise of online shopping and changes in younger generation shopping and social habits. Remember that malls were also social hangouts. 5. Consolidation, closures, and homogenation of traditional department stores that anchored malls. The Cleveland region had 11 traditional suburban malls and is down to 4. (Westgate, Parmatown, Midway, Severance, Richmond, Randall, and Euclid are defunct; Great Lakes, Beachwood, Great Northern, and Strongsville remain). As for Tower City's decline, (it had been a destination experience when new): 1. The newness wore off, and suburbanites had other more accessible shopping options near their homes. 2. Higher end stores pulled out making the Avenue less unique 3. Perceived safety issues deterred would be visitors 4. The Casino did squat to generate shoppers 5. Downtown residency was just getting going, although the store mix might have declined to the point where there was little reason for downtown residents to go there. 6. Rail and bus commuters were not "lingering." They could shop where they lived and not have to lug items home. 7. The movie complex closed. Not sure how or how much the presence of (daylight hour) inter-city and commuter rail would impact The Avenue, or, in other words, what affect the additional people passing through would have on the stores. Some malls have added non-shopping attractions to bring people in. LOL, I believe the above is sufficient beating of that dead horse.

I suspect that the high rent per square foot at CC is highest for the smallest apartments and declines as space increases is because there are certain minimum costs (plumbing, appliances) that apply to apartments of all sizes, and cost increases per square foot decline as more space is added.

^ Could this effort be described as "Right Wing Affirming Care?"

^ In the above image I see a prettied-up E 22 St. bridge, but I am not clear on what constitutes the "cap."

^ Is there a map somewhere that shows the route it would take?

There was a digging machine at the Primo Vino condo site yesterday. It looks like things are moving, I hope.

Lol, no chandelier?

East of E 9th St., you have the Muny Lot, a big expanse of nothing. Why not develop on it (before messing with Burke)? In the 1970's, when I used to park there, it had cars 2/3 the way to the end. Now, maybe 1 to 2 sections are filled. You can add more garage there and develop the remainder. Also, have parking, as is suggested, under the land bridge. Have pre-game tailgating by the port and/or where the NFL draft was held until that lot is developed.

Will the existing light rail stations switch to high level boarding or have a combination of low and high?

Regarding the suggestion to run one of the Shaker lines through University Circle to downtown, I am assuming that this would replace the Health Line BRT that comes from Windermere. If this is so, how would you replace the bus service between Windermere and UC, extend the #28 west to CCF?

I-90 was definitely rammed through the west side without much consideration of what land uses should flank it. One area that strikes me as a potential hub for development of density is the Lorain Station area, especially the triangle consisting of Lorain Ave, W 98th St., and Denison. Another area which has been discussed here is West 41st to West 44th. There is fairly decent bus service on Lorain.

I believe the "IX" runway was to be parallel with the existing NE-SW runways. They were also going to clear homes between what is now Aerospace Parkway and Sheldon Rd. I wonder if there are old articles on this plan.

The reason for the "IX' runway was that it had enough separation from the parallel main runway such that you could have simultaneous operations. The spacing between the two existing NE-SW runways is insufficient for that.

Regarding Lakewood, the wide I-90 median out to Warren Ave. was intended for transit. Any chance it could be incorporated into future rali routes being discussed here? I never see this considered anywhere.

17 games include home and away.

Just a note: my paternal grandparents lived on Saywell a few houses east of E123rd St (the house still stands) untill around 1955. I faintly remember E123rd to have been a busy commercial street with small, active neighborhood businesses.

If not used for freight or mass transit, the FIR bridge in the second picture would make an interesting pedestrian crossing.