The Noble Station developers are having a community meeting Monday. From Noble Neighbors:
 

Start Right CDC Community Conversation - Oct 23,  7:30pm

 

The developer of the Noble Station project, TWG, has received the funding it sought for Noble Station. Start Right CDC wants to hear from you more about how you regard the project and what you'd prefer for development in the Noble-Nela district. Rev. Jimmie Hicks (with TWG) writes:

     "One common theme we've heard from many of you is that you felt excluded in the previous development project. To address this, TWG, in collaboration with Start Right CDC, our nonprofit partner, is taking steps to rectify this issue. We will be hosting neighborhood meetings starting on Monday, October 23, at 7:30 PM at Start Right Church. 977 Caledonia, Cleveland Heights 44112. These meetings will provide you with a platform to express your ideas and concerns. We will seek your approval before proceeding with the necessary city approvals, making sure that the neighborhood is actively involved in the decision-making process."

Do take advantage of this opportunity for conversation

Marquee Cedar side today

 

 

 

Marquee Tullamore/Meadowbrook side today.  Taken from the third level of the parking garage

 

Also, the Cedarbrook steps are open again, with a path made through the construction site so people can walk from the parking garage via the steps to the theater, Boss Dog, and other Lee Road locations.  The new steps seem to be of a similar design to old ones.

Steel is rising at the Noble library

 

On 10/25/2023 at 3:43 PM, Quilliam said:

Also, the Cedarbrook steps . . . seem to be of a similar design to old ones.

 

Sorry, but that is really disappointing.  FutureHeights commissioned a landscape architecture firm to create a plan for the mini-park there between Boss Dog and Heights Arts/Cedar-Lee Theaters with a ramp replacing the steps.  The plan was well received, but the city owns the land and wouldn't commit any funding for it. 

 

Subsequently, the city implied that they would work with the developer to implement the connection between the park and the Marquee development so hopefully that will come later and this was just a quicker fix for the crumbling steps to maintain pedestrian access.

Anyone know what is going on with the apartment building at the corner of Quilliams and Noble?

 

It looks completely vacant now and has been for atleast the last couple of months.

 

Plans to renovate? Being mothballed?

On 10/27/2023 at 7:03 PM, Mov2Ohio said:

Anyone know what is going on with the apartment building at the corner of Quilliams and Noble?

 

It looks completely vacant now and has been for atleast the last couple of months.

 

Plans to renovate? Being mothballed?

Ask the mayor.  😆

On 10/27/2023 at 7:03 PM, Mov2Ohio said:

Anyone know what is going on with the apartment building at the corner of Quilliams and Noble?

 

It looks completely vacant now and has been for atleast the last couple of months.

 

Plans to renovate? Being mothballed?

 

I was going to ask which corner, but it seems both corner buildings are oddly vacant, or almost so.  The northwest corner, 2360 Noble, was purchased in January 2022 by a New Jersey company, according to the fiscal officer's site. They have also bought similar Noble properties at the corners of Elbon, Yellowstone and Orchard. Those buildings seem to have a few tenants, at least. But the Quilliams one was totally dark last night at 7 pm, not even the hallway or security lights were on, so probably no power. 

  On the northeast corner, the two-building Quilliams-Noble complex at 2481-87 Noble also seems to have only a few tenants; most windows were dark last night and only four cars in the parking lot.  A different Brooklyn, N.Y. company bought that one a couple of years ago. 

17 minutes ago, Quilliam said:

 

I was going to ask which corner, but it seems both corner buildings are oddly vacant, or almost so.  The northwest corner, 2360 Noble, was purchased in January 2022 by a New Jersey company, according to the fiscal officer's site. They have also bought similar Noble properties at the corners of Elbon, Yellowstone and Orchard. Those buildings seem to have a few tenants, at least. But the Quilliams one was totally dark last night at 7 pm, not even the hallway or security lights were on, so probably no power. 

  On the northeast corner, the two-building Quilliams-Noble complex at 2481-87 Noble also seems to have only a few tenants; most windows were dark last night and only four cars in the parking lot.  A different Brooklyn, N.Y. company bought that one a couple of years ago. 

 

Thanks. I think the buildings at Yellowstone and Elbon have had some renovations, or st least new windows. I wonder If they have the same plans for the complex at the NW corner of Noble and Quilliams.

Marquee Cedar side today. Southeast wing footers being poured at right, while an elevator shaft rises at upper left.

 

Marquee Meadowbrook side today. Concrete floor has been poured at Tullamore wing in foreground; conveyor at left is backfilling behind the retaining wall. I wonder how the folks in the house next door at far left feel about this.

 

 

Noble Library addition today. The roof deck is on, and some brickwork has been done on the lower Noble face.

 

Also, work is being done at the Dollar General building at Lee and East Overlook where the brick facade fell off. I'm not sure if this is just removing more unstable brick veneer, or if repairs have begun.

Cleveland Heights council has been asked to revisit Noble Station for extension of state tax credits.  Also, plans to sell Taylor Tudor buildings to WXG for $1 for Cain Park Village development

 

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/11/cleveland-heights-council-asked-to-revisit-noble-station-for-extension-of-state-tax-credits.html

3 hours ago, Quilliam said:

Cleveland Heights council has been asked to revisit Noble Station for extension of state tax credits.  Also, plans to sell Taylor Tudor buildings to WXG for $1 for Cain Park Village development

 

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/11/cleveland-heights-council-asked-to-revisit-noble-station-for-extension-of-state-tax-credits.html

I watched/listened to the meeting on Youtube.  Council seems willing to give Noble Station an extension to preserve the tax credits, but Noble Station still has to revisit its design.  Word is that they are hosting neighborhood meetings and are trying to adopt some of Paul Volpe's ideas.  All of that seems like a positive.  In fact, apparently now they are "partnering" with Paul Volpe. (I've heard that working with Mr. Volpe can be very challenging -- let's hope that doesn't come back to bite them.)  Nevertheless, it all seems like good news -- a developer approached the city with a plan, got shot down, and didn't walk away.  That's a big win.  Still a long way from actually building something and it's unclear how long it will be before we see revised plans.

 

The Taylor Tudor sale is just finalizing the deal made earlier this year with WXZ for their redevelopment. The redevelopment plan has already been approved, now Council needs to approve the development agreement that the city's economic development team hammered out with WXZ.  I don't anticipate any problems there but it may depend on what the city agreed to provide financially.  And there was also mention of a TIF -- which of course the schools also will have to approve.   I would think they would, since redevelopment here will (eventually) increase the tax base.  Very excited for this project to get going.

 

I've heard whispers of another big project coming to CH.  I know it's not Severance, but that's all.  Anyone hear any good rumors?

Steel up at at the Meadowbrook site. 

 

Council on Monday gave the Noble Station developers a 6-month extension on their purchase option for the land.  Paul Volpe said they will cut the number of apartments from 52 to 45 and use the free space for amenities. Neighbors spoke against the development, at least one noting the empty or near-empty nearby buildings noted above in this thread. Nice long story here by Thomas Jewell.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/11/cleveland-heights-council-grants-developers-a-6-month-extension-for-second-chance-on-noble-station.html

19 hours ago, Quilliam said:

Council on Monday gave the Noble Station developers a 6-month extension on their purchase option for the land.  Paul Volpe said they will cut the number of apartments from 52 to 45 and use the free space for amenities. Neighbors spoke against the development, at least one noting the empty or near-empty nearby buildings noted above in this thread. Nice long story here by Thomas Jewell.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/11/cleveland-heights-council-grants-developers-a-6-month-extension-for-second-chance-on-noble-station.html

Wow, it's almost like empty buildings points to the need for reinvestment and could spur those buildings to be brought back to life...

Photos taken yesterday: Marquee Meadowbrook side -- is steel only for the retail spaces at right?  (Seen from parking garage; Tullamore Road in foreground, Lee Rd. at right intersects Meadowbrook in rear center.)

 

Marquee Cedar side, with second elevator shaft nearing completion. (From parking garage; Cedar Road in left background with Heights High School across the street.)

 

Wood is up at Oak Tree Veterinary Hospital on Taylor at Desota.

 

They are restoring the fallen brick veneer on the Dollar General (former Cleveland Typewriter) at Lee and East Overlook. With the sign still there, I guess the store will reopen in this location.

Marquee Meadowbrook side today. More storefront steel and some apartment wood is up and . . . snow!

 

Marquee Cedar side today.

 

Noble Library addition today.

 

Marquee Meadowbrook side today, more wood is up

 

Marquee Cedar side today, utilities going in

 

Oak Tree Veterinary Hospital is now enclosed

Grocery Outlet may go into the former Dave’s/Russo’s Stop-n-Shop at Cedar-Fairmount. 
 

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/12/russos-continue-talks-with-grocery-outlet-to-move-into-former-daves-market-on-cedar-fairmount.html

2 hours ago, Quilliam said:

Grocery Outlet may go into the former Dave’s/Russo’s Stop-n-Shop at Cedar-Fairmount.
https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/12/russos-continue-talks-with-grocery-outlet-to-move-into-former-daves-market-on-cedar-fairmount.html

What it's like to shop at Grocery Outlet, the 'extreme value' supermarket that's been described as 'the TJMaxx of grocery stores'

https://www.businessinsider.com/grocery-outlet-supermarket-2019-5#this-might-be-a-discount-grocer-but-it-still-offers-a-great-selection-of-ready-to-eat-meals-10

Edited December 7, 20231 yr by Foraker

Quite meh.  Was really hoping for a small format Heinen's in this location.

As a nearby resident I'm not thrilled with the specific retailer -- but overall glad it could soon be filled.  Never used Dave's for much but it was great to have in a pinch e.g., making pancakes and realizing we're out of syrup.  My preferences aside - the neighborhood has a wide range of HH income residents, not to mention a high concentration of university students that would likely appreciate a lower-cost grocery option.    

2 hours ago, jam40jeff said:

Quite meh.  Was really hoping for a small format Heinen's in this location.

yeah this is pretty disappointing.  id rather wait for something better. 

Trader Joe's would be awesome. It's a little disappointing to learn they were a real possibility but probably won't pan out. Glad it's being filled at least.

They could have done a Lucky's

1 hour ago, urb-a-saurus said:

They could have done a Lucky's

Yes this is what I was pushing for.  Would have fit the neighborhood perfectly and isn't it owned by Daves?  They could have just changed concept.  

7 minutes ago, willyboy said:

Yes this is what I was pushing for.  Would have fit the neighborhood perfectly and isn't it owned by Daves?  They could have just changed concept.  

Yes. Lucky's is now owned by Dave's. 

Drone Ohio -- Aerial photos of Severance on Facebook

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0iyLqt7hBUp2t3KU1ECDdDNuG5d1DpEFxEs2YBTEtDivRBvjjpsEck7kfMZt4ify6l&id=100044113059848&mibextid=7i0OJ8

 

More drone!

 

Cedar Lee Meadowbrook:

 

https://www.facebook.com/100044113059848/posts/pfbid0iK1fh9ynpe51ZuUGpNZjs331K37JS7PkqW3kwuhiPG4M3nREgnzkxmE5edbjDRs4l/

Edited December 12, 20231 yr by MuRrAy HiLL

Second floor is framed at Marquee Meadowbrook side. Wall sections were assembled elsewhere and set in place here.

 

Marquee Cedar side today.

 

Another view of the Marquee Meadowbrook side today, from higher up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marquee Meadowbrook side today. Third floor deck going in.

 

Marquee third floor wall sections stacked at Lee and Meadowbrook.

 

Marquee Cedar side steel is up for Cedar Road storefronts.

 

Marquee Meadowbrook side today, beginning third floor framing

 

Marquee Cedar side today

 

Noble Library addition today. Library officials said in December that they are expecting a June completion.

 

Noble Library as seen from Kirkwood Road.

 

 

Marquee Cedar side today, southeast wing concrete floor is in

 

Marquee Meadowbrook side today, beginning fourth floor deck. (Earlier photos shot from third level of parking garage; this one shot from top level as Marquee gets higher.)

 

Marquee as seen from Meadowbrook Road today

31 minutes ago, Quilliam said:

Marquee Meadowbrook side today, beginning fourth floor deck. (Earlier photos shot from third level of parking garage; this one shot from top level as Marquee gets higher.)

 

Marquee as seen from Meadowbrook Road today

Thanks!  The total height is four floors so just one floor to go on the Meadowbrook site.

https://twitter.com/FlahertyCollins/status/1658129647274475520/photo/1

The city is hosting a listening session to begin the Noble Corridor Planning Project. This first meeting will be at Caledonia Elementary School, 914 Caledonia Ave., next Wednesday, January 24,  7:00 to 8:30 pm.  From a city release:

 

"The City of Cleveland Heights is leading an effort to prepare a comprehensive plan for the Noble Corridor that builds on the strength of our community, our neighbors.  Come join us for an introductory meeting and a listening session where members of all city departments will hear your issues that relate to this vital part of our community."

Also --

The City of Cleveland Heights is collaborating with the North Coventry neighborhood to analyze community data to support a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy that will address access to attainable housing and economic opportunity in a safe and clean living environment.

 

NORTH COVENTRY NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

 

https://tinyurl.com/northcoventry

23 minutes ago, Quilliam said:

The city is hosting a listening session to begin the Noble Corridor Planning Project. This first meeting will be at Caledonia Elementary School, 914 Caledonia Ave., next Wednesday, January 24,  7:00 to 8:30 pm.  From a city release:

 

"The City of Cleveland Heights is leading an effort to prepare a comprehensive plan for the Noble Corridor that builds on the strength of our community, our neighbors.  Come join us for an introductory meeting and a listening session where members of all city departments will hear your issues that relate to this vital part of our community."

http://www.clevelandheights.gov/NobleCorridorPlan

Edited January 19, 20241 yr by Foraker

4 hours ago, Foraker said:

Also --

The City of Cleveland Heights is collaborating with the North Coventry neighborhood to analyze community data to support a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy that will address access to attainable housing and economic opportunity in a safe and clean living environment.

 

NORTH COVENTRY NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

 

https://tinyurl.com/northcoventry

 

"Attainable housing"?

19 hours ago, X said:

"Attainable housing"?

I hadn't noticed that and didn't know either -- but thank you to the Power of The Google(!):

 

Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is housing where the monthly mortgage or rent costs less than 30% of the gross household income -- households with very low incomes, the focus of government-subsidized housing.

Attainable Housing
Attainable housing is nonsubsidized, for-sale housing that is affordable to households with incomes between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income --  aimed at providing housing options for middle-income households who may not qualify for subsidized housing but still face challenges in affording market-rate housing.

 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/community-discussions-around-housing-explaining-common-key-terms

 

The new spot in Coventry. Who’s gonna tell them…  this can’t be intentional right? The window sign names are correct side up.

 

39 minutes ago, Taller_is_better said:

 

The new spot in Coventry. Who’s gonna tell them…  this can’t be intentional right? The window sign names are correct side up.

 

Installer had one too many pot 🥴

On 1/20/2024 at 2:41 PM, Foraker said:

I hadn't noticed that and didn't know either -- but thank you to the Power of The Google(!):

 

Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is housing where the monthly mortgage or rent costs less than 30% of the gross household income -- households with very low incomes, the focus of government-subsidized housing.

Attainable Housing
Attainable housing is nonsubsidized, for-sale housing that is affordable to households with incomes between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income --  aimed at providing housing options for middle-income households who may not qualify for subsidized housing but still face challenges in affording market-rate housing.

 

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/community-discussions-around-housing-explaining-common-key-terms

 

i never heard of that before, but its a good thing!

On 1/21/2024 at 3:55 PM, Taller_is_better said:

 

The new spot in Coventry. Who’s gonna tell them…  this can’t be intentional right? The window sign names are correct side up.

 

The fact that both are upside down suggests it was intentional... maybe they're waiting to flip them until they're actually ready to open?

11 minutes ago, sonisharri said:

The fact that both are upside down suggests it was intentional... maybe they're waiting to flip them until they're actually ready to open?

Perhaps - but the signs on the other side of what you can see are not upside down.  

Fourth floor is in at Marquee Meadowbrook side 

 

Lee Road streetscape has changed.  New Heights Grill is across the street, out of frame at left. Boss Dog and the Cedar-Lee Theater are in the distance (almost lost in today's fog).

 

The streetscape at the west end of Tullamore Road has also changed

 

Wood floor and wall sections are on-site at the Marquee Cedar side today

 

Brick and block veneer is going up at Oak Tree Veterinary Hospital

 

No photo, but the Dollar General at Lee and East Overlook has reopened, with the brick veneer restored that fell in the spring.

I would hope those telephone poles/wires are moved underground for that stretch.
 

Moving the power and communication lines would be nice, but they will probably stay where they are.  Burying them is much too expensive.  Even moving them to the rear lot lines was too pricey to include in a streetscape renovation that Cedar-Lee did a few years ago.  It can sometimes be done in Cleveland -- where the city owns the power utility --  but not here in CEI-land.

The concept drawings seemed to show that both of the new buildings would top out at 4 stories.  Good progress on the Meadowbrook-Lee building.  Seems like a roof is next, and then windows and cladding.

Putting the roof on the Noble Library addition today -- on a Sunday!  I guess a nice day in February can't be wasted.

 

At dinner in the New Heights Grill this evening, the view from their window has changed.

 

 

Wood is up for the Marquee Cedar side first floor apartments today. (And, someone spray-painted "Go Browns, Cavs" in the cinderblock utility space.)

 

 

Meadowbrook roof deck and some cornices are in