April 3, 20232 yr On 4/1/2023 at 7:51 PM, nickmgray said: There was some activity on the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook Site on Friday with clearing of some of the overgrown bushes and trees along Tullamore Rd. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqd3h7KJWpO/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The We'd Rather Just Have A Park people are going to burst into flames when they see this....
April 21, 20232 yr I think this is Cleveland Heights; pretty close, anyhow. IDK how reliable the source is, but has it been common knowledge that Nighttown is reopening as a steakhouse?
April 21, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Ineffable_Matt said: I think this is Cleveland Heights; pretty close, anyhow. IDK how reliable the source is, but has it been common knowledge that Nighttown is reopening as a steakhouse? It is in Cleveland Heights. I think there's a miscommunication here. It’s being taken over by the group that owns Red Steakhouse, but according to all the reporting I’ve seen, they’re going to keep it mostly the same as before. To this random painter on reddit “owned by Red’s Steakhouse” probably equates to “will be a steakhouse.” But I don’t think that’s accurate. see: https://clevelandmagazine.com/food-drink/articles/though-construction-is-delayed-nighttown-offers-sneak-peek-to-menu
April 22, 20232 yr According to the 4/15 edition of CH city news, parking lot 5, behind the Cedar Lee, will close at the beginning of May to accommodate the start of construction on CLM.
April 22, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, Vincent_G said: According to the 4/15 edition of CH city news, parking lot 5, behind the Cedar Lee, will close at the beginning of May to accommodate the start of construction on CLM. Wait a minute. We’ll have to park in the GARAGE?! *clutches pearls* /s Seriously though, what great news! It still feels surreal that this project is actually happening after all the obstacles. Edited April 23, 20232 yr by LlamaLawyer
May 15, 20232 yr Officially official.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 15, 20232 yr 38 minutes ago, KJP said: Officially official.... Great news! Finally, between this and the Cedar/Fairmount and hopefully soon the Taylor Rd. development CH can create some real momentum. My town has continually put up roadblocks to new development despite bordering a booming UC. I'd like to see this inspire renos of single homes up and down Cedar and even development on some well-situated vacant lots. The Cedar/Lee district has never looked better (except for the gaping hole at Meadowbrook) - great to see development capitalizing on it. This will be an appealing living option given the walkability of the neighborhood and RTA access - bus/quick bus ride to the train.
May 15, 20232 yr 42 minutes ago, KJP said: Officially official.... [Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, May 17, 2023] Great news! Top of the Hill had its ceremonial groundbreaking on June 24, 2020 and is now nearly complete -- three years, despite COVID and supply chain disruptions. Construction at CLM is projected to be complete by early 2025 (just over two years) assuming no similar disruptions. Great to see this moving forward.
May 19, 20232 yr Six local housing projects win tax credits By Ken Prendergast / May 18, 2023 Six housing developments in Cuyahoga County won federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) yesterday from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), improving their chances of seeing construction in the near future. Those projects and 23 others elsewhere around the state received conditional LIHTC commitments. Developers will use those awards to leverage additional financing in the creation or rehabilitation of rental housing for low- to moderate-income Ohioans. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/05/18/six-local-housing-projects-win-tax-credits/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 19, 20232 yr If the availability info on F&C's site is reliable, Ascent at Top of the Hill is now 70% leased out. In my mind that's pretty good given about half the units were only completed within the last couple months. I'm not really sure how reliable of a proxy that will be for the "Marquee" since Ascent is walking distance from the Clinic. But I would think this project should do well.
May 19, 20232 yr 7 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: If the availability info on F&C's site is reliable, Ascent at Top of the Hill is now 70% leased out. In my mind that's pretty good given about half the units were only completed within the last couple months. I'm not really sure how reliable of a proxy that will be for the "Marquee" since Ascent is walking distance from the Clinic. But I would think this project should do well. You never know. I'd like to think this development will be successful as: 1. It's a great, walkable neighborhood - with even more to offer than my hood of Cedar/Fairmount. More dining options, breweries, wine bars, movie theater, Dobama theater, library, etc. 2. Compared to near west side neighborhoods, CH is WAY behind in new construction options 3. While perhaps not walkable to UC, it's a short and convenient bus ride.
May 19, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, OldEnough said: You never know. I'd like to think this development will be successful as: 1. It's a great, walkable neighborhood - with even more to offer than my hood of Cedar/Fairmount. More dining options, breweries, wine bars, movie theater, Dobama theater, library, etc. 2. Compared to near west side neighborhoods, CH is WAY behind in new construction options 3. While perhaps not walkable to UC, it's a short and convenient bus ride. I agree with all of that. Not saying this area is less desirable; it has a lot more to do than Cedar Fairmount does actually. I just think they're not directly comparable to each other.
May 19, 20232 yr 40 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: I agree with all of that. Not saying this area is less desirable; it has a lot more to do than Cedar Fairmount does actually. I just think they're not directly comparable to each other. Understood. Will be interesting to see who this development attracts. Maybe some younger folks that would have moved west. I'd think some Case students. Some UC professionals. Perhaps some empty nesters looking to downsize. Not sure how this will priced compared to the Ascent - feels like some units might be a bit less expensive?
May 19, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, OldEnough said: Understood. Will be interesting to see who this development attracts. Maybe some younger folks that would have moved west. I'd think some Case students. Some UC professionals. Perhaps some empty nesters looking to downsize. Not sure how this will priced compared to the Ascent - feels like some units might be a bit less expensive? IDK about price. Given there are two breweries, a brew pub, and like five to seven bars all within a five-minute walk of this site, I would think it should attract young professionals who like beer.
May 19, 20232 yr 48 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: IDK about price. Given there are two breweries, a brew pub, and like five to seven bars all within a five-minute walk of this site, I would think it should attract young professionals who like beer. If this had existed when we first moved to the area in 2019, it would definitely have made our list before purchasing. Seems like a great option for not-as-young professionals without children. The bark park and pet spa are also pretty intriguing amenities.
May 29, 20232 yr A few shots I got from the top of the parking ramp behind the Lee/Meadowbrook development. Nothing major yet, but it looks like they should start the real digging within a week or two.
May 29, 20232 yr You know this area was in desperate need of development when it already looks better.
June 4, 20232 yr Now that We-Demand-A-Park has been defeated, We-Demand-A-Lake has filed suit. Even if they have good arguments that for the same price the sewer district is spending they could keep the lake, the sewer district has said that that is not how they are willing to spend their money. And the city of Cleveland actually owns the property, and they're not objecting. So this seems like more tilting-at-windmills. Quote The local group Friends of Horseshoe Lake has filed a lawsuit against the cities of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights, who lease the parkland from the city of Cleveland. The group alleges the two municipal governments haven't honored their lease agreements to restore the lake to its full potential. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/horseshoe-lake-lawsuit-against-shaker-cleveland-heights/95-ff9bd372-72a3-4d2c-86fe-48e621dec9c6
June 4, 20232 yr There was a rumor of an Aldi going to build a new store near Mayfield and Warrensville, on the site of the former theater that was torn down. I thought there had been a presentation to Planning & Development, but I can't find it. Site appears to still be up for sale. Anyone know anything about this? A better site might be further north at Noble-Monticello, in place of the former CVS.
June 12, 20232 yr On 6/4/2023 at 1:40 PM, Foraker said: There was a rumor of an Aldi going to build a new store near Mayfield and Warrensville, on the site of the former theater that was torn down. I thought there had been a presentation to Planning & Development, but I can't find it. Site appears to still be up for sale. Anyone know anything about this? A better site might be further north at Noble-Monticello, in place of the former CVS. That's the first I'm hearing of that. I haven't seen any moention of it in anty of the city coucel meetings recently. That doesn't mean it's not in the works, but I'd hope that the city is weighing in on any development from Aldi. As for the location, the spot you mentioned would be a better fit than the old CVS location since it's roughly the same footprint as what Aldi has at other stores. That being saif, the Mayfield and Warrensville lot could be used for something a lot better and is a prime location for a mixed use development.
June 13, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, nickmgray said: That being saif, the Mayfield and Warrensville lot could be used for something a lot better and is a prime location for a mixed use development. Agreed. In the Noble Triangle (that triangular area at Noble-Warrensville-Mayfield), the city is working on cleaning up and moving out of the old Hillside Dairy building. Hopefully that will be demolished and remediated soon. The city still needs to find a place to relocate the salt storage and a few other things there. Maybe near Denison park or maybe shared space with Euclid Heights's salt storage? Several of the properties on Mayfield east of Noble also were rumored to be on the market (the dinette store owners are retiring, and the exotic car dealer). If the city had a functioning (and funded) CIC, maybe the city could buy some properties in this area and issue RFPs for redevelopment. That section of Noble between Mayfield and Warrensville could be a nice walkable business district if both sides are developed smartly. (Not an "entertainment district" as recommended by past consultants.) Not sure about who owns the vacant lots on the other side of Noble. I'd prefer to see an overall "plan" for the area and multiple developers involved in building different parts than one giant redevelopment by a single developer, but that would still be better than the "nothing happening" right now. Maybe Severance is a higher priority? I don't really know what is going on with the city government these days. They can't seem to do multiple things simultaneously, that's for sure. Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook shouldn't be taking up much of the economic development efforts now that it's locked in and in the hands of the developer. Under Seren, however, the city doesn't like to talk about what they have cooking. (I keep hoping that Mayor Seren really does have a Secret Plan, but so far it remains to be seen...let's hope it's not like Trump's Amazing Healthcare Plan that we were all going to love so much, and Seren actually surprises us all on Severance or something equally impressive.)
June 13, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, Foraker said: Agreed. In the Noble Triangle (that triangular area at Noble-Warrensville-Mayfield), the city is working on cleaning up and moving out of the old Hillside Dairy building. Hopefully that will be demolished and remediated soon. The city still needs to find a place to relocate the salt storage and a few other things there. Maybe near Denison park or maybe shared space with Euclid Heights's salt storage? Several of the properties on Mayfield east of Noble also were rumored to be on the market (the dinette store owners are retiring, and the exotic car dealer). If the city had a functioning (and funded) CIC, maybe the city could buy some properties in this area and issue RFPs for redevelopment. That section of Noble between Mayfield and Warrensville could be a nice walkable business district if both sides are developed smartly. (Not an "entertainment district" as recommended by past consultants.) Not sure about who owns the vacant lots on the other side of Noble. I'd prefer to see an overall "plan" for the area and multiple developers involved in building different parts than one giant redevelopment by a single developer, but that would still be better than the "nothing happening" right now. Maybe Severance is a higher priority? I don't really know what is going on with the city government these days. They can't seem to do multiple things simultaneously, that's for sure. Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook shouldn't be taking up much of the economic development efforts now that it's locked in and in the hands of the developer. Under Seren, however, the city doesn't like to talk about what they have cooking. (I keep hoping that Mayor Seren really does have a Secret Plan, but so far it remains to be seen...let's hope it's not like Trump's Amazing Healthcare Plan that we were all going to love so much, and Seren actually surprises us all on Severance or something equally impressive.) Great ideas — but at this point I’d be happy if they could just cut the grass!
June 23, 20231 yr I was watching the Heights City Council meeting last night online (I know sad...but I am kind of house bound) and found at least one item of interest regarding development. I might be getting some things wrong since this was another instance were I was only half listening. However, this time it was not because I was doing other things simultaneously, but due to the nature of your standard CH meeting (basically...talk, talk, talk....repeat, repeat, repeat....digress, digress, digress with a fair amount of whining until your head wants to explore). Generally why CH has trouble moving forward on a development front despite its location and institutional advantages-EVERYTHING has to be talked to death FOREVER by EVERBODY. But I digress...I guess I really am your classic Hts. resident. Council was trying to quickly pass legislation authorizing $1.5 million in ARPA funds toward construction of the Cain Park strand which is a component of the multi-million Taylor Rd. development being spearheaded by my heroes WXZ Development. Again, I was only half listening but I think the urgency was that WXZ wanted to include this action as part of an upcoming TMUD application. I got the impression that the city and the developer thought having this money authorized would give it a leg up with those who review applications for the state. So I guess what I am trying to get across in my usual long winded manner is that we must be closing in on another TMUD round and WXZ will probably be seeking an award from the state for the Taylor Rd project or perhaps some other state subsidy...I think they were already awarded historic state tax credits. As I was finishing up this post I checked the state website and learned that TMUD applications are already closed for 2023. Maybe WXZ already applied and wanted to supplement its application with this information since the actual decision by the state is still pending. Edited June 23, 20231 yr by Htsguy
June 23, 20231 yr The Synagogue between the Taylor Tudors and the sledding hill is tied up in foreclosure — but the city would like to include it in this project. Last I heard rehab on the Tudor buildings is expected to get under way in Q4 2023
June 24, 20231 yr The Marquee at Cedar Lee, from Lee Rd. (6-24-23) From Cedar Rd. South Taylor Place townhomes Fairmount-Coventry intersection upgrades
June 25, 20231 yr 9 hours ago, Htsguy said: that island in the last pic was well overdue Yes, but I wished they would've considered adding some sort of landscaping. I can see in 5 years it being a cracked, weedy island.
June 25, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, scg80 said: Yes, but I wished they would've considered adding some sort of landscaping. I can see in 5 years it being a cracked, weedy island. Cle Hts maintains virtually nothing. Big investments followed by neglect. Drives me crazy.
June 25, 20231 yr 55 minutes ago, cadmen said: Preach it! Oh I’m preaching. Might get kicked off the CH app soon.
June 30, 20231 yr NE Ohio wins $26M in historic tax credits By Ken Prendergast / June 29, 2023 An ambitious plan to redevelop the mostly vacated Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd., and its 28 acres of land in Cleveland Heights was the big winner in today’s awarding of $50.56 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits to 38 projects statewide. But Northeast Ohio overall did pretty in this latest round of historic tax credit awards, winning more than $26 million for 11 projects. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2023/06/29/ne-ohio-wins-26m-in-historic-tax-credits/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 30, 20231 yr Another project Ken reported on in this article is the Monmouth Building on Euclid which is being developed by WXZ. I was unaware of the development and am pretty excited by it. Along with the historic tax credit, WXZ was previously awarded an Ohio Brownfield Remediation grant as reported by Ken in an earlier article. Not only is this building being renovated but new apartments will be construction on the rear parking lot. Glad to see all the financing elements coming together. WXZ moves somewhat carefully (in other words slowly) but they do quality work and this will be a great addition to Uptown. I am sure it will easily outshine its recently constructed mundane neighbor to the west of the Monmouth Building.
June 30, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: Another project Ken reported on in this article is the Monmouth Building on Euclid which is being developed by WXZ. I was unaware of the development and am pretty excited by it. Along with the historic tax credit, WXZ was previously awarded an Ohio Brownfield Remediation grant as reported by Ken in an earlier article. Not only is this building being renovated but new apartments will be construction on the rear parking lot. Glad to see all the financing elements coming together. WXZ moves somewhat carefully (in other words slowly) but they do quality work and this will be a great addition to Uptown. I am sure it will easily outshine its recently constructed mundane neighbor to the west of the Monmouth Building. It’s a gorgeous building. Glad to hear it’s getting a new life.
July 3, 20231 yr On 6/30/2023 at 9:31 AM, marty15 said: It’s a gorgeous building. Glad to hear it’s getting a new life. Yeah always thought that storefront deserved a healthy eatery / cafe / lounge area with a warm, inviting interior and the occasional open mic night. Gotta take advantage of those window views on the sidewalk! Not that that's too specific, or anything (*cough cough *hint hint WXZ), but Life Alive in Cambridge, MA comes to mind. Edited July 3, 20231 yr by ASP1984
July 3, 20231 yr On 6/30/2023 at 8:03 AM, Htsguy said: Another project Ken reported on in this article is the Monmouth Building on Euclid which is being developed by WXZ. I was unaware of the development and am pretty excited by it. Along with the historic tax credit, WXZ was previously awarded an Ohio Brownfield Remediation grant as reported by Ken in an earlier article. Not only is this building being renovated but new apartments will be construction on the rear parking lot. Glad to see all the financing elements coming together. WXZ moves somewhat carefully (in other words slowly) but they do quality work and this will be a great addition to Uptown. I am sure it will easily outshine its recently constructed mundane neighbor to the west of the Monmouth Building. Love to WXZ, indeed. But no part of Euclid Avenue is in Cleveland Heights...unless East Cleveland were to agree to merge.
July 4, 20231 yr 11 hours ago, Foraker said: Love to WXZ, indeed. But no part of Euclid Avenue is in Cleveland Heights...unless East Cleveland were to agree to merge. Which is why we should be discussing the Monmouth Building in the General UC thresd "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 16, 20231 yr Was driving along Noble Road before the GE campus, but north of Monticello. I saw a Geotechnical drilling rig on the south side of the street, at roughly 2229 Noble a week or so ago, the site of a former McDonald's that was closed and demolished over twenty years ago. Anyone know what might be going on?
July 16, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Mov2Ohio said: Was driving along Noble Road before the GE campus, but north of Monticello. I saw a Geotechnical drilling rig on the south side of the street, at roughly 2229 Noble a week or so ago, the site of a former McDonald's that was closed and demolished over twenty years ago. Anyone know what might be going on? Interesting. I don't remember the McDonald's so I'm not exactly sure what lot that is, but hopefully someone can clue us in to what is going on. The CVS at Noble and Monticello is closed -- and I'd love to see that corner redeveloped. If I had a million dollars...
July 16, 20231 yr Anyone have news on the retail component of the Ascent? Thought there was talk of a Flipside Burger joint early on.
August 8, 20231 yr On 7/15/2023 at 9:49 PM, Mov2Ohio said: Was driving along Noble Road before the GE campus, but north of Monticello. I saw a Geotechnical drilling rig on the south side of the street, at roughly 2229 Noble a week or so ago, the site of a former McDonald's that was closed and demolished over twenty years ago. Anyone know what might be going on? Looks like a new development called Noble Station. Low-income housing complex. And the NIMBYs -- including the infamous Diane Hallum-- are already screaming. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/08/residents-present-tale-of-two-cities-opposition-to-noble-station-project-in-cleveland-heights.html Definitely some good points there -- "if it isn't good enough for south-of-Mayfield, why is it good enough for north-of-Mayfield?" was my favorite. I was tangentially involved in another project in that area that fell through because of difficulty obtaining financing. Legacy of redlining and the decline of nearby East Cleveland really depress property values in that area, which gives the banks cover to Not Lend. My guess is that low-income housing is what is planned because the developer could get funding for that and couldn't convince a bank to finance a high-rent building in that location. But yes, more mixed-income and mixed-use would be welcome, and residents should absolutely attend the ABR review and push for better design. Blocking the project altogether, however, seems like a mistake. A bit of density in that area would be very good. You've got to start with something.
August 8, 20231 yr We complain about governments in this city holding us back when it is the people who are just as responsible.Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk
August 8, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, Foraker said: Looks like a new development called Noble Station. Low-income housing complex. And the NIMBYs -- including the infamous Diane Hallum-- are already screaming. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/08/residents-present-tale-of-two-cities-opposition-to-noble-station-project-in-cleveland-heights.html Definitely some good points there -- "if it isn't good enough for south-of-Mayfield, why is it good enough for north-of-Mayfield?" was my favorite. I was tangentially involved in another project in that area that fell through because of difficulty obtaining financing. Legacy of redlining and the decline of nearby East Cleveland really depress property values in that area, which gives the banks cover to Not Lend. My guess is that low-income housing is what is planned because the developer could get funding for that and couldn't convince a bank to finance a high-rent building in that location. But yes, more mixed-income and mixed-use would be welcome, and residents should absolutely attend the ABR review and push for better design. Blocking the project altogether, however, seems like a mistake. A bit of density in that area would be very good. You've got to start with something. Thanks! And that location may be in the Opportunity Zone as well, zip code 44112, developers can get special tax incentives.
August 9, 20231 yr Quote “We already have a slew of affordable housing in the area,” Hallum said. As the kids say: 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 (pretend these are flags, there's no red flag emoji here lol) The current leadership of Cleveland Heights has proven multiple times now that they have the ability to listen thoughtfully to the screaming and then do what actually makes the most sense for the city and its residents. I'm glad they're working on projects like this, and I have faith in them to get it done.
August 9, 20231 yr 47 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: The current leadership of Cleveland Heights has proven multiple times now that they have the ability to listen thoughtfully to the screaming and then do what actually makes the most sense for the city and its residents. I'm glad they're working on projects like this, and I have faith in them to get it done. Someone remind Anthony Mattox!
August 24, 20231 yr They are pouring footers today at the Meadowbrook end of the Marquee at Cedar-Lee. (I have photos from the parking garage, but how do you post them here?) Also, three houses were demolished this month on Taylor between Desota and Altamont. Is the Oak Tree veterinary, next door, expanding?
August 24, 20231 yr 22 minutes ago, Quilliam said: but how do you post them here? You can usually drag and drop them in the reply box.
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