Pregunta.

 

Regarding that cool but sadly vacant building on E6/Theresa (the one where the same homeless guy always sleeps at the doorway), I saw some work being done on it today. Windows washing, some scaffolding, quite a few trucks outside. Is this something of note?

^ this one?

 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/law_firm_calfee_to_move_clevel.html

Pregunta.

 

Regarding that cool but sadly vacant building on E6/Theresa (the one where the same homeless guy always sleeps at the doorway), I saw some work being done on it today. Windows washing, some scaffolding, quite a few trucks outside. Is this something of note?

 

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,13119.0.html

Thank you and thank you.

Why do Clevelands west side suburbs seem more sprawl like then the east side suburbs. Is it because they developed later? If thats true. Is it because the east side seems to have more communities developed along the lake while the west side has more inland suburbs?

Yes.  A lot of it has to do with timeframe of development.  Lakewood and Rocky River can hold their own with any east side suburb, but the rest are more sprawly for sure.

Westside falt topography is probably one factor.

falt = flat

This question came up at dinner the other night and nobody seemed to know the answer.  Where was the first Wal Mart in Cuyahoga County located and what was the year? (Right after this discussion we went on to the topic of the post-impressionist).  I am guessing the first in Norhteast Ohio was probably in Summitt or Medina County off of some highway exit.

I suppose we have to first list all the WalMart's in Cuyahoga County.

 

1. Steelyard

2. Severance

3. Mayfield Hts

4. Bedford

5. Brook Park Rd.

6. Parma

7. Strongsville

8. North Royalton

 

First off... that's DEPRESSING to look at.  Even moreso, I may be missing a few.

 

Out of those, my best guess would be Mayfield Heights, but that is totally a guess.  All of these Walmarts started popping up when I was living down south.

 

EDIT: I seem to remember reading that Steelyard was the first "Supercenter" in cuyahoga county.

I live downtown and I've been wanting to go to a pool during the day on the weekends (and possibly have cocktails).  I know there's Edgewater beach but are there any pools (without all the little kids) anywhere near downtown that I could go to on weekends?  I've had to resort to far out suburbs (friends' parents HOA pools, etc).  Are there even any apt complex pools within the area?

is there one at Quay 55? I hear its a really nice one.  Dont know if you have to be a resident or if you can pay.

I think there is a pool at CSU.  The Osborne Apts. have a rooftop pool, and Key Club at the Marriott has a pool for members.  I would guess that the YMCA near the Wolstein Center has a pool and I think there is a pool at Lincoln Park in Tremont.

Based on lowest store # and earliest date of pharmacy licensure, it looks like the store on Brookpark was first...

 

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Cuyahoga County Wal-Mart Stores by Date of Pharmacy Initial Licensure:

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-2073  10000 BROOKPARK ROAD BROOKLYN, OH 44130  ACTIVE  2/24/1994 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-2266  8585 PEARL ROAD STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136  ACTIVE  8/11/1995 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-2316  24801 BROOKPARK ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070  ACTIVE  12/31/1995 - 12/31/2011 

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-2362  3606 MAYFIELD ROAD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118  ACTIVE  1/7/1999 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-5082  8303 WEST RIDGEWOOD DRIVE PARMA, OH 44129  ACTIVE  12/9/2003 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-5083  6594 MAYFIELD ROAD MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124  ACTIVE  12/18/2003 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-3326  5638 TRANSPORTATION BLVD. GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125  INACTIVE  7/26/2006 - 12/31/2008 

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-4285  3400 STEELYARD DRIVE CLEVELAND, OH 44109  ACTIVE  10/9/2007 - 12/31/2011

 

WAL-MART PHARMACY 10-4342  22209 ROCKSIDE ROAD BEDFORD, OH 44146  ACTIVE  2/14/2008 - 12/31/2011

 

Source: https://license.ohio.gov/lookup/default.asp

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BTW, the now-closed Elyria location on Midway Boulevard (store 1839) was first in the area (8/10/1992), quickly followed by

Mentor (store #1857) 10/19/1992,

Eastlake (store #1863) 12/7/1992,

Medina (store #1894) 11/16/1992,

Fairlawn (store #1895) 11/24/1992.

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Can you tell it's a slow night for me here at work???

I think there is a pool at CSU.

 

There's on the in the rec center, but it's indoors.

I think there is a pool at CSU.  The Osborne Apts. have a rooftop pool, and Key Club at the Marriott has a pool for members.  I would guess that the YMCA near the Wolstein Center has a pool and I think there is a pool at Lincoln Park in Tremont.

 

And apparently outside of the Barley House as well.

I live in an apartment that overlooks the river and the west bank of the Flats. I noticed every once in a while there is another big passenger boat that goes down the river (besides the Nautica Queen and Goodtime). Does anyone know anything about this?

 

Probably the "Holiday"

Is 1010 Euclid Avenue completely vacant? Also, has it ever been considered for residential conversion because I think it would be perfect for it and would add life to that part of Euclid Avenue.

 

It's vacant, 1010 Euclid is part of the Ameritrust complex and is owned by the county. I believe  K&D's proposal for the complex included converting that building into apartments but I'm not sure.

I live in an apartment that overlooks the river and the west bank of the Flats. I noticed every once in a while there is another big passenger boat that goes down the river (besides the Nautica Queen and Goodtime). Does anyone know anything about this?

 

I know there's the Majestic - can't say I've heard of the 'Holiday'.

Has duck island ever been discussed for new urban housing? Its close to the West Side Market, West 25th Street, Ohio City, Tremont, and Downtown. And right by the Red Line Ohio City station. Plus there is a good amount of available land.

There's a sign up for the "Duck Island Lofts" right now at 19th and Abbey.

My understanding is that Duck Island has some activist residents (or maybe just one, IIRC) who don't want it to be developed.  I find that many longtime city residents aren't interested in change, especially change that would involve increased density.  These are the sort of people who ring the phones at city hall somewhat often and they may hold a disproportionate amount of sway. 

That area has no density. I can find more density out in the suburbs.

My understanding is that Duck Island has some activist residents (or maybe just one, IIRC) who don't want it to be developed.  I find that many longtime city residents aren't interested in change, especially change that would involve increased density.  These are the sort of people who ring the phones at city hall somewhat often and they may hold a disproportionate amount of sway. 

 

Completely true. I recall something being planned a few years back, but the locals (led by Rosemary Vinci before she dies died) completely shut it down

There's a sign up for the "Duck Island Lofts" right now at 19th and Abbey.

 

For anyone who's interested-

Thank you, I couldnt find any info on those anywhere else

While driving around the Cleveland metro area over the last couple months, I have noticed more out of state license plates on the roads than I have seen in the past.  I drive 77 N in the mornings into downtown, but I have also noticed these plates on other highways and roads around town.

 

For example, in the last week I have seen 2 plates from the state of Washington, Virginia plates, New Jersey plates, Kentucky plates, and Tennessee plates.  Also, over the last couple months, I have seen some plates from California, Colorado (at least 3), Maryland (several), Wyoming (at least a couple), North Dakota, Vermont (several), Wisconsin (several), North Carolina, Georgia.  I have always seen some plates from Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana, so don't include those.

 

I don't recall seeing so many out of state plates in the past.  Has anyone else noticed this (or is it just my imagination)?  If so, any ideas why there are more out of state plates driving around Cleveland?

While driving around the Cleveland metro area over the last couple months, I have noticed more out of state license plates on the roads than I have seen in the past.  I drive 77 N in the mornings into downtown, but I have also noticed these plates on other highways and roads around town.

 

For example, in the last week I have seen 2 plates from the state of Washington, Virginia plates, New Jersey plates, Kentucky plates, and Tennessee plates.  Also, over the last couple months, I have seen some plates from California, Colorado (at least 3), Maryland (several), Wyoming (at least a couple), North Dakota, Vermont (several), Wisconsin (several), North Carolina, Georgia.  I have always seen some plates from Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana, so don't include those.

 

I don't recall seeing so many out of state plates in the past.  Has anyone else noticed this (or is it just my imagination)?  If so, any ideas why there are more out of state plates driving around Cleveland?

 

Maybe it's confirmation bias, but I have spotted New York plates practically every day in the past 6 months.

^ NY? Me too. They catch my attention because they look like the "party plates" they award to dui offenders.

^^

^

Hahaha ive seen those everyday too. Yes, maybe they just catch my eye cause they are yellow, but I have been seeing a lot of those.

I've been seeing plenty of washington state as well. Maybe it's all those Forbes writers in town looking for new things to rank?

OK, now you've got me looking! I was traveling across the Detroit-Superior bridge at noon today. In front of me, a car from Vermont. To my left, a car from Wisconsin. And behind (after I passed him), a car from New York.

I recently came across that 25 "newish" house development in Kamm's Corners. It's really tucked away between two residential streets just 4 blocks south of Lorain on Scullin Drive ... you'd really never know it was there. I did a search on google and on this board and nothing came up. This development can't be more than 10 years old, but it's just in the oddest place. I'm wondering if anyone has any background info on this development and how it came to be? It's a great example of how dense you can actually make the quintessential modern single family home with a driveway and a garage into a new neighborhood. It's just amazing that they squeezed 25 free standing single family homes into that space, where in Strongsville it would have taken 10x the area.

^I believe it was built around 2002. Thats all I know about them.

 

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With the construction of the East Bank of the Flats, I would have thought there would be more excitment and energy going into the current section on old river road. It would be nice to see this area gain some life as well. I would like to see this area shown below active with new businesses, people, a used settlers landing park, and the waterfront line running!

 

 

Also I think adding storefronts to the building on the left, and converting the upper floors into to residential would change the street immensely. Imagine large windows on that building.

 

 

That building with the windows is Samsel Supply. Check this great history:

 

http://www.samselsupply.com/history.html

 

Samsel Supply was a “Green Company” ahead of its time. Frank and his company were recognized for the clean up of ecologically damaging spills in inland lakes and rivers. Samsel played a major role in the clean up of the Cuyahoga River.

 

Today, Samsel is partnering with Cuyahoga County, taking a proactive role in the Greenspace Initiative Program. It is a program that is helping return fish habitats to the Cuyahoga River. It is our way of continuing the efforts to restore the safe green environment of waterways.

 

Get this:

 

Frank Samsel became a contractor cleaning up oil from the Cuyahoga. He designed a 56-foot boat that could suck up flammable liquids and pick up debris, and he named it—“Putzfrau.” That’s German for cleaning lady.“It did pretty much what we designed it do to do,” Samsel said. “The boat was built to work for about 20-years; and it was out of work in about seven.”

 

I don't know about you, but I want to see that boat on a pedestal- prominently displayed- when I visit the Flats.

I've wondered for 20 years why Samsel wasn't bought up by a developer to convert it into housing. Or, back when the Flats East Bank was still going full-tilt 20 years ago, my college friends and I wondered why a boutique hotel hadn't located in the Flats. If they had, we said that building would make a good location for one.

Get this:

 

Frank Samsel became a contractor cleaning up oil from the Cuyahoga. He designed a 56-foot boat that could suck up flammable liquids and pick up debris, and he named it—“Putzfrau.” That’s German for cleaning lady.“It did pretty much what we designed it do to do,” Samsel said. “The boat was built to work for about 20-years; and it was out of work in about seven.”

 

I don't know about you, but I want to see that boat on a pedestal- prominently displayed- when I visit the Flats.

 

There's a great documentary about the clean up the Cuyahoga that's been airing on PBS stations around the country on and off for the past couple years (at least) that shows this boat in action. The thing is awesome.

Get this:

 

Frank Samsel became a contractor cleaning up oil from the Cuyahoga. He designed a 56-foot boat that could suck up flammable liquids and pick up debris, and he named it—“Putzfrau.” That’s German for cleaning lady.“It did pretty much what we designed it do to do,” Samsel said. “The boat was built to work for about 20-years; and it was out of work in about seven.”

 

I don't know about you, but I want to see that boat on a pedestal- prominently displayed- when I visit the Flats.

 

There's a great documentary about the clean up the Cuyahoga that's been airing on PBS stations around the country on and off for the past couple years (at least) that shows this boat in action. The thing is awesome.

 

Haven't seen that...yet. I'll look for it.

 

The Flats could/should be a living, breathing interpretive resource for the history and future of the Clean Water Act.

^Just found this http://www.pbs.org/thereturnofthecuyahoga/

Hopefully it keeps getting air time.  Was good stuff.

^ Thanks!!

 

Put balconies on that thing and it's like you're in New Orleans.

In regards to the license plate phenomenon, I see all kinds of out-of-state plates driving around the Heights area.  This should come as no surprise, however, due to the hospitals and universities in the area.  Lots of Michigan, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania for sure, but I even see a decent number of other interesting ones including California, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Washington, Texas, etc. 

In regards to the license plate phenomenon, I see all kinds of out-of-state plates driving around the Heights area.  This should come as no surprise, however, due to the hospitals and universities in the area.  Lots of Michigan, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania for sure, but I even see a decent number of other interesting ones including California, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Washington, Texas, etc. 

 

I just don't remember seeing the other interesting ones (California, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Washington, Texas, Vermont, North Dakota, Connecticut, North Carolina) until recently.

 

Were they always around (but I just didn't notice them until recently), or is it something new?

I kid you not, I saw one from Hawaii on Thursday

In regards to the license plate phenomenon, I see all kinds of out-of-state plates driving around the Heights area.  This should come as no surprise, however, due to the hospitals and universities in the area.  Lots of Michigan, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania for sure, but I even see a decent number of other interesting ones including California, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Washington, Texas, etc. 

 

I just don't remember seeing the other interesting ones (California, Ontario, Puerto Rico, Washington, Texas, Vermont, North Dakota, Connecticut, North Carolina) until recently.

 

Were they always around (but I just didn't notice them until recently), or is it something new?

 

I don't know, that's a good question.  I only started really paying attention in the past few years.

I kid you not, I saw one from Hawaii on Thursday

 

Where?  I feel like I've seen one of those before around here, too, but I didn't mention it because I'm not sure.

On 90 outbound right after Dead Mans Curve. They were going 30 MPH

The Flats could/should be a living, breathing interpretive resource for the history and future of the Clean Water Act.

 

Good idea... Just to foot note, however, that if the really extremist types (like big headed Gingrich) in the Republican legislation get their way, there will be NOOO clean water act at all.  In fact, they'd be happy if all environmental safeguards will go back to slash and burn days...and they expect that we should just trust that they (polluters who they're in bed with in the corporate dictatorship) will do the right thing voluntarily without any watch dogging whatsoever. These issues, however are largely kept out of the public eye and therefore the public is largely ill-informed, or better yet, dumb and numb to such.  Pure insanity.....and such that has bred the need for regulation in the first place. Sadly, they, who will bitch the most about rules and regulations, seldom if ever realize how they are party to creating the bigger problems. I think it is called denial.