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Interesting. Two BKL articles in one day. The above and: Military planes using Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport on a training mission CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Military planes seen flying along the Lake Erie shoreline Thursday evening likely raised questions with anyone who saw them. The planes, C-27 Spartans, were using Burke Lakefront Airport on a training mission, an airport spokesman said, and were carrying Air Force personnel... http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/05/military_planes_using_clevelan.html

^Its nice to see an aviation company looking at Burke to grow. According to their website, they're headquartered at CLE, with operations also in Alabama. Its also good to see that the city is looking to improve BKL and doing so in conjunction with the overall lakefront plan (and not in conflict with it). I didn't see the master plan cited in the article, but it would be great to have a 'regular' terminal there with secure areas, baggage claims, gates with seats, etc.

Hts--you were close! The top 5 - with number of persons: 1. India - 294 2. Romania - 150 3. Ukraine - 125 4. PRC - 104 5. Albania -78 Other countries mentioned above: Croatia: 28 Belarus: 7 Iraq: 13 Mexico: 49 Burundi: not disclosed Nepal: not disclosed Bhutan: 0 (probably of Nepalese origin) [though a large number got green cards]. Canada: 35 Overall, really tiny numbers. By contrast, NY had 8500 Indians and 7700 Chinese naturalizing.

Time for some fun. Can anyone correctly guess the top 5 countries of origin for people naturalizing in metro Cleveland in the year 2010, in ranked order? (Metro Cleveland, for this purpose, excludes Akron, since INS uses census bureau definitions of metro areas.) (I have the answers, which I'll reveal later...)

^KJP---nice little photo essay. Very sad that it is no longer running.

I know cities and homelessness go hand in hand (at least in the US). And i think the INTERIOR of the current greyhound station is very safe as well--I never saw any trouble in there. But people have been hassled outside of it--even as written by folks on this board. A bus station usually does not add value to a property, but does the opposite. By the way, the CLE Greyhound station, i once read, is the largest Greyhound station in the country.

Did the Hopkins downsizing bill pass last night?

Do you think the people from the Browns plan would want the greyhound station (and other regional buses) relocated there? Could affect property values and the desire of people to live there. Bus stations and their 24 hr bathrooms and warm interiors are havens for the homeless and other activity. I would love to see a new Lakefront station (combining Amtrak, commuter rail, and the waterfront line)--second to be relocating the first two to CUT (which I know is not financially likely), but the bus element--and more bus traffic in a high end neighborhood that is a higher priority (Lakefront Plan)--I'm less crazy about.

Fitch Downgrades Cleveland, Ohio's Airport System Revs to 'A-'; Revises Outlook to Stable "...Fitch lowers its rating to reflect the airport's elevated risk profile due to the combined effects of multi-year enplanement declines (down an aggregate 17% between 2007 and 2010) with an uncertain recovery outlook coupled with the airport's above average debt burden and escalating debt service amortization profile. The airport's cost profile and financial flexibility continues to be dependent on sustained strong operational service from United Continental and its related hubbing activity at the airport, stable origin and destination (O&D) traffic demand, and the ability to realize relatively optimistic increases in non-airline revenue sources even under traffic stress conditions. The revised rating incorporates the airport's existing strong liquidity position, ambitious efforts to maximize non-airline revenue, and some near-term service protections through contractual minimum flight level commitments through 2015 as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between United Continental (United Continental Holdings, Inc. rated 'B-'/Positive by Fitch) and the State of Ohio Attorney General. While the settlement agreement provides some comfort in the near term with regards to a base level of airport departures, Fitch views there to be an elevated level of uncertainty regarding United Continental's long-term operational commitment at the airport. This concern is exacerbated by the recent volatility in fuel prices. Further reductions in connecting traffic will likely lead to additional stresses to airport cost per enplanement (CPE) and more narrow fiscal operations, possibly resulting in further rating pressures...." http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110425006311/en/Fitch-Downgrades-Cleveland-Ohios-Airport-System-Revs

^Ah--now i get it. I misread the above....

^^ Thanks KJP!

Could everyone call/write the councilmen today and ask them to reject this? Reducing parking is crazy and tells CO to close the hub. It's crazy.

^no accent?

OK, here it is: Another filmmaker plans to shoot a movie in Cleveland By TIMOTHY MAGAW 1:46 pm, April 22, 2011 -- Crains "Cleveland isn't Tinseltown yet, but it could be well on its way as the state announced today another major motion picture would be filmed in the city thanks to a $4.7 million tax credit. The still-unnamed film from Paramount Pictures is set to begin shooting this spring, and is the third to be filmed in Ohio since the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit went into effect last year. The film is expected to employ about 545 Ohioans as part of the crew, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Development...... ....The plot of the unnamed film centers on a “sarcastic teenage girl who is forced to take her little brother trick-or-treating on Halloween, then loses him and must find him before their mother finds out,” according to the release. The film will star Victoria Justice, who has made appearances in several series on the Nickelodeon cable channel, and will be directed by Josh Schwartz, creator of the teen-TV drama “The O.C.” http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110422/FREE/110429925

Burnam_2011--that's a very nice graphic you made--i like the idea a lot of parkland above the garages, better connecting the parts of Downtown south of Lakeside with the new action at the lake. And you're right--if the walkways is wide enough, it will feel less like a bridge and more like a continuation of space.

I don't think BKL would be an issue, but I'll review more carefully later and report back. The closest point is around 2200 feet (at zero feet altitude) between a proposed building in this plan and the western end of a runway. Runway protection zones are 3-dimensional trapezoids widening and increasing in height away from the runway end...some calculations must be done.

^I haven't. Though officially its still draft and in the public comment period. That's not to say they couldn't release the draft version. from the airport's website: CLE hosts Master Plan public workshop Cleveland, April 5, 2011 – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is inviting the community and stakeholders to view and comment on the airport’s future as it moves through the master planning process. The public workshop will present the airport’s preferred development plan for the next 20 years. It will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the terminal’s lower level adjacent to the RTA station. Parking is free for the first hour. “It’s important our stakeholders and the community at large continue to be a part of the planning process for the airport,” said Airport Director Ricky Smith. “We are excited about the future of this airport, and everyone’s input is vital.” The airport’s staff and consultants will be available during the workshop to answers questions. All comments received will be addressed and incorporated into the final document submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for final approval. http://www.clevelandairport.com/Airport-Guide/News---Media-Relations/Press-Releases/Master-Plan-Workshop.aspx

Around 130pm, there were many, many cops on or around I-71 south---both CPD and Ohio State Patrol--cops at some southbound entrances AND on the actual overpasses over 71 southbound lanes--at at least W. 25, Fulton, 130s---in addition to cars everywhere (shoulders, median, etc.), there was a group of (state?) police using all four southbound lanes in a group of about 20-25 vehicles all had their lights on, but there were other cars as well outside of this group trailing it and getting off at various exits. At the 71 - 237/480 split---it looked like most of the big group headed towards 237/480 (and not continuing southbound on 71.) Major chase? Major escort of someone to Hopkins? Anyone know? just curious! State troopers in the city of Cleveland is a rare sight.

Refugee resettlement is good for Cleveland--giving us a nice geographic mix of people. US policy on migration has shifted over the years, resettling a smaller proportion migrants to major foreign born markets like NY and LA and increasing the proportion to smaller places like Utica and Lincoln, NE. In the 1980's, 90's, and 2000-June 2004--here are the proportions to these cities: New York---9.0, 14.9, 5.0 LA--13.1, 5.0, 4.3 Chicago---4.0, 4.1, 3.5..... Cleveland 0.4, 1.0, 0.8 Jacksonville 0.3, 0.8, 1.2 Des Moines 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 Data from here: http://www.migrationinformation.org/charts/singer_mar07_tab3.cfm (Don't have the data for smaller places, but I imaging the proportion increasing significantly--perhaps from 0% to over 1%. In total, the number of refugees resettled, from 1980-2004 in CLE was 12,494, ranking it 29th in the US, with NY, LA, and Chicago being the top three in order.

^i guess they could build that, but they would still need the tunnel as the point of a hub is for connections--walking from the banjo on C all the way back to security then back to a gate on D makes for a good 15-20 minute walk, which while carrying stuff, can be a long way. This undermines what people like about CLE over transferring at other cities---how swift it is (even without the moving sidewalks). But you're right---if you're coming form the street to "D" that would work if there's space to do it.

^side jobs, huh? :)

Movie makers falling in love with Cleveland, more movies to be filmed here ....Movie makers are falling in love with our city. It's gritty and pretty. Welcome to Hollywood on the north coast. You already know The Avengers movie will be made in Cleveland....Ivan Schwarz, Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, said he's close to lining up two more movies to be made in Cleveland. But can't announce the films until the deals are signed..... http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/movie-makers-falling-in-love-with-cleveland-more-movies-to-be-filmed-here This is great news. I hope these deals go through. Also, what ever happened to that film studio (Nehst?) that was leasing space in the Convention Center--are they still there amidst all the construction? [[Mods: I know we already have a "Cleveland: The City in Movies & TV" topic in "City Discussions" but this is about the the business/jobs/economics of films and movies in CLE as it relates to the city's employment and economy--so that's why I created a new thread instead of putting this info there as its a different topic.]]

Hmmmm....my comments are based on the above linked article: --The plan supports Ricky Smith's idea of reducing parking capacity at CLE---which makes no sense (and provides the wrong signal to CO/UA, which should be the "future is growth" not "planning for fewer passengers"). --The plan wants to connect C & D--which are already connected underground--no reason to do it 'on' the ground---it will disrupt airfield operations; planes currently cross this area and plans suggest blocking this ability. if you want a better connection to "D"--build a people mover like other airports have--or at least a moving sidewalk on C. --No mention of a new FIS (though maybe it was just omitted by the PD reporter), which is desperately needed if CLE ever wants to clear more than one plane at the same time (otherwise restricting airline flexibility about using their own planes as is most profitable to them). --Even the title is off---an airport master plan is about building future airport (air passenger) capacity--but the author seems to think the most important thing is a new airport hotel. --Widening of "C" is important, though a full tear down and rebuild would probably be better.

^Last time i was at Reserve Sq the grocery store there was closing. Did a new one open up in its place?