November 15, 201113 yr I like the first downtown loop KJP posted alot. The second one, not so much. Goes too far out of the way and ignores the Gateway District and East 4th.
November 15, 201113 yr Do I see the words "Muni Lot Redevelopment" on there? You'll catch some resistance there from a perhaps unlikely source. Browns fans. That may be the best tailgating spot in America. I know it's ten times a year, but doesn't it see pretty significant usage during the workday? Well the city has said that they won't redevelop Muni Lot until they find another place for Browns fans to tailgate. And sometimes the lot is crowded but there are plenty of times during the day that the lot is half empty. I personally think that the Muni Lot is more value to the city if its redeveloped. But we'll see. I was there this past Sunday. It's back to its old form, despite the plastic cups rule. I heard the airport complained about the volume. :) The plastics cups situation was an example of the power of that particular lobby (the NFL itself learned it in a different way). Calamity Jane's original intent seemed to be to ban any drinking whatsoever during tailgate parties. Plus, at twenty bucks a pop it's an autumn moneymaker for the city. Despite the mess.
November 15, 201113 yr KJP for Mayor! I want the rail loop as well. That'll be the day! (for the first one, hopefully not the second!) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 16, 201113 yr Oh! And how could I forget? The planned Aerotropolis development around Hopkins airport. (http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/04/urban_planners_say_land_around_cleveland_hopkins_international_airport_could_spark_development.html) This is vital and I think this plan, along with the Lakefront Plan and the West Shore Commuter Rail Plan, could have a hugely positive impact on Cleveland's future, if implemented. I'd totally forgotten about that! I agree that this could be a real game-changer. Historically, logistics has been what's led to the growth of cities, and a diverse collection of businesses based around shipping and national/international trade would be awesome. That does, of course, suppose that air shipping will remain economically viable as petroleum resources dwindle, so that's the real gamble IMO (and a topic for another thread.)
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