December 10, 201410 yr So that drawing above is for two residential units? If so and they're connected by a common wall, sounds like townhouses to me! I'm just telling you what was reported. I forget what the terminology for the structure was.
March 17, 201510 yr See above for a graphic of this development. They are moving forward.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2015/crr04-06-2015.pdf Board of Zoning Appeals APRIL 6, 2015 9:30 Calendar No. 15-048: 1262 West Boulevard Ward 11 Dona Brady 10 Notice F.W. Pinard Building Co., owner, proposes to erect a 55’x42’ frame fee simple single family residence with attached garage in an A1 One-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 357.06(a) which states that the required front yard setback is 45 feet and 30 feet are proposed. 2. Section 357.09(2)(B) which states that no building shall be erected less than 10 feet from a main building on an adjoining lot within a Residence District; 0’ and 33’-3” are proposed. Interior side yard shall not be less than one fourth the height of the main building on the same premises of 8’-6”; the appellant is proposing 33’-3” and 0’. The total width of the side yards on the same premises shall not be less than 10’ and 0’ and 33’-3” are proposed. (Filed March 4, 2015) 9:30 Calendar No. 15-049: 10011 Clifton Boulevard Ward 11 Dona Brady 10 Notices F.W. Pinard Building Co., owner, proposes to erect a 55’x42’ frame fee simple single family residence with attached garage in an A1 One-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 3. Section 357.06(a) which states that the required front yard setback is 45 feet and 30 feet are proposed. 4. Section 357.09(2)(B) which states that no building shall be erected less than 10 feet from a main building on an adjoining lot within a Residence District; 0’ and 37’-11” are proposed. Interior side yard shall not be less than one fourth the height of the main building on the same premises of 8’-6”; the appellant is proposing 37’-3” and 0’. The total width of the side yards on the same premises shall not be less than 10’ and 0’ and 33’-3” are proposed. (Filed March 4, 2015) Read more: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,925.1050.html#ixzz3UfHmsic7 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 20, 20159 yr How Cudell park has changed in the year since the shooting of Tamir Rice: https://t.co/WbZ9k5WU7X https://t.co/83vw2ATkvb "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 20, 20159 yr The article notes the park was/is being restored. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 20, 20159 yr This? "In an effort to get past the protests and the tragedy, community members collaborated this summer on the Butterfly Project ---- a garden, decorated with plants, painted stones and signs with messages about Tamir."
November 20, 20159 yr No. EDIT: shouldn't we be having this conversation in PM? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 15, 20169 yr What an awful location for the new city kennel. Someday, Cleveland is going to institute a planning rule that no developments should be built within 1,000 feet of a rail transit station unless a reputable market analysis shows it can contribute X passengers to that station per day. I'm pretty sure that the following development would fail that test, even if the minimum number of passengers was one.... http://www.sustainablecleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/URS-CLE-Kennel-9007-Detroit-Ave-Site4-GG-2-6.pdf http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2016/03182016/index.php FAR WEST DESIGN REVIEW FW2016-006 – City Kennel New Construction: Seeking Conceptual Approval Project Address: 9007 Detroit Avenue Project Representative: Christopher Diehl, City of Cleveland "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 15, 20169 yr ^Seems like a wasted opportunity, but the walk to the West Blvd Station isn't that great. The location is weird and this area has a weird layout.
March 15, 20169 yr ^Seems like a wasted opportunity, but the walk to the West Blvd Station isn't that great. The location is weird and this area has a weird layout. It's a straight shot west on Detroit Avenue. A 5-minute walk in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Granted it's at the outer edge of the 5-minute walking range of a station hinterland. But it's such a big parcel in a neighborhood that I had much higher hopes for it than this. Even a retailer/light industry/warehousing site would be preferable to the city kennel. Are there other city kennels or is this it? If so, how is this centrally located? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 15, 20169 yr This is the old Trinity site, no? I know the info is out there, but does anyone know off-hand the current environmental status of the property and whether it's city-owned?
March 15, 20169 yr ^Seems like a wasted opportunity, but the walk to the West Blvd Station isn't that great. The location is weird and this area has a weird layout. It's a straight shot west on Detroit Avenue. A 5-minute walk in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Granted it's at the outer edge of the 5-minute walking range of a station hinterland. But it's such a big parcel in a neighborhood that I had much higher hopes for it than this. Even a retailer/light industry/warehousing site would be preferable to the city kennel. Are there other city kennels or is this it? If so, how is this centrally located? KJP, I'm a little surprised that you didn't know about this earlier ;) This site has been floated as the next kennel for a couple years.... The current Kennel is adjacent to Clark Fields, on West 7th - http://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/untitled-map_76353 straphangar, at work atm, but iirc, it is a city site and was remediated.
March 15, 20169 yr It's a straight shot west on Detroit Avenue. A 5-minute walk in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Granted it's at the outer edge of the 5-minute walking range of a station hinterland. But it's such a big parcel in a neighborhood that I had much higher hopes for it than this. Even a retailer/light industry/warehousing site would be preferable to the city kennel. Are there other city kennels or is this it? If so, how is this centrally located? Pedestrian friendly? I disagree. You would have to cross Detroit and West Blvd, and with those generous curb cuts that is not that pleasant. I suppose you could walk down Detroit, past Cudell Rec, cross West Blvd, and then cross the widest section of Detroit, but then you have to walk through a parking lot/bus cul-de-sac. That's not a pleasant walk either. *Edited to add: Plus the lanes are super wide here and traffic speeds by.
March 15, 20169 yr It's a straight shot west on Detroit Avenue. A 5-minute walk in a pedestrian-friendly setting. Granted it's at the outer edge of the 5-minute walking range of a station hinterland. But it's such a big parcel in a neighborhood that I had much higher hopes for it than this. Even a retailer/light industry/warehousing site would be preferable to the city kennel. Are there other city kennels or is this it? If so, how is this centrally located? Pedestrian friendly? I disagree. You would have to cross Detroit and West Blvd, and with those generous curb cuts that is not that pleasant. I suppose you could walk down Detroit, past Cudell Rec, cross West Blvd, and then cross the widest section of Detroit, but then you have to walk through a parking lot/bus cul-de-sac. That's not a pleasant walk either. *Edited to add: Plus the lanes are super wide here and traffic speeds by. All easily fixable with some TOD minded planning.
March 15, 20169 yr All easily fixable with some TOD minded planning. True, with TOD/FBC minded planning it could be fixed, but I don't have much faith in our traffic engineers.
March 15, 20169 yr Detroit is an easy, narrow street to cross at West 90th. West Boulevard is a wide crossing but there's a traffic island in the middle. The intersection should be made more angular to slow down traffic regardless. This is the old Trinity site, no? I know the info is out there, but does anyone know off-hand the current environmental status of the property and whether it's city-owned? Correct. The site was cleaned by the city which owns the property. The city advertised it for sale a few years ago on its own website but I've never seen it listed for sale on the commercial sites like loopnet. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 3, 20169 yr Well, at least it will be on the street. But what a waste of land so close to a rail station. Very few jobs. No housing. No retail. so no interaction with a high-density transit corridor. Just in case we're wondering why our rail system is so lightly used and will continue to be until we stop doing the following.... FAR WEST DESIGN REVIEW FW2016-006 – City Kennel New Construction: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 9007 Detroit Avenue Project Representatives: Mike McAndrews, City of Cleveland Mark Duluk, City of Cleveland Note: this project received Conceptual Approval on March 18, 2016. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 3, 20169 yr What a huge waste of space. Why does the city continue to let Cleveland to be rebuilt in this fashion.
June 3, 20169 yr Well, at least it will be on the street. But what a waste of land so close to a rail station. Very few jobs. No housing. No retail. so no interaction with a high-density transit corridor. Just in case we're wondering why our rail system is so lightly used and will continue to be until we stop doing the following.... FAR WEST DESIGN REVIEW FW2016-006 – City Kennel New Construction: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 9007 Detroit Avenue Project Representatives: Mike McAndrews, City of Cleveland Mark Duluk, City of Cleveland Note: this project received Conceptual Approval on March 18, 2016. This is one of the higher-density, old walkable neighborhoods in Cleveland that has struggled, but is in transition for the better. So why are they putting in a foolish, 1-story City Kennel (surrounded by asphalt parking) in the middle of this type of neighborhood nearby a heavy-rail transit station? Is RTA's so-called TOD program lip service? Who is councilman from this district? We talk of TOD development around the Opportunity Corridor while we build suburban, office-park development around our train stations... Is this some kind of joke? ... if it is, the laugh's on Cleveland.
June 3, 20169 yr I could be wrong, but I think that residential is prohibited on this site because of possible contamination. Or maybe I'm thinking of the Midland Steel site. Regardless, even if residential isn't a possibility, they could have gone with a better less-sprawling design. They also could have split this parcel up to allow for future development alongside the kennel. Instead we get a mediocre piece of crap that could just as easily be built in Strongsville. It's too bad they didn't extend the "Urban Frontage Line" along this part of Detroit. That would have made it much harder to build this crappy building.
June 3, 20169 yr Cleveland is not building for its future it seems... As KJP pointed out, why not leverage TOD, or at least not impede it? This is almost a poster child of stunting long term planning and growth for the area.
June 3, 20169 yr I could be wrong, but I think that residential is prohibited on this site because of possible contamination. Or maybe I'm thinking of the Midland Steel site. Regardless, even if residential isn't a possibility, they could have gone with a better less-sprawling design. They also could have split this parcel up to allow for future development alongside the kennel. Instead we get a mediocre piece of crap that could just as easily be built in Strongsville. It's too bad they didn't extend the "Urban Frontage Line" along this part of Detroit. That would have made it much harder to build this crappy building. I think you're right about Midland Steel contaminating this site. I just wonder: a) as with the Opportunity Corridor, do we have to wait for federal highway fund remediation to clean up such a site or are their other remediation funding mechanisms?, or b) couldn't there be a higher employment usage for this site and, at least, some street-level retail away from the contaminated portion that could have been built? Your terminology of the proposed kennel as "mediocre crap" that could have been built in Strongsville is pretty dead-on in my book. Not a lot different from the non-TOD recently built adjacent to the urban Rapid E.116 Rapid station: a small, 1-story Social Security Admin office, a relocated public library branch next to a 2-story Harvey Rice Elementary School (sorry kiddies, I appreciate public ed, but your school building out not be next to a rapid transit station!)... note: on the opposite side of Shaker Blvd are 2 filling stations, one of which was rebuilt within the last decade ... ugh! This kennel is just one more piece of evidence that Cleveland just doesn't get the urban thing or the TOD thing... I wonder if we ever will?
June 3, 20169 yr I could be wrong, but I think that residential is prohibited on this site because of possible contamination. Or maybe I'm thinking of the Midland Steel site. Regardless, even if residential isn't a possibility, they could have gone with a better less-sprawling design. They also could have split this parcel up to allow for future development alongside the kennel. Instead we get a mediocre piece of crap that could just as easily be built in Strongsville. It's too bad they didn't extend the "Urban Frontage Line" along this part of Detroit. That would have made it much harder to build this crappy building. Residential is a very viable option for this site - in fact I think it's the best option. Continuing infill and momentum along Detroit is critical. Battery Park is built on much more contaminated site. I hated this idea for the Kennel being located here without even considering TOD. It's really a dumb idea. Matt Zone or someone really needs to explain why this is being located here
June 3, 20169 yr Residential is a very viable option for this site - in fact I think it's the best option. Continuing infill and momentum along Detroit is critical. Battery Park is built on much more contaminated site. I hated this idea for the Kennel being located here without even considering TOD. It's really a dumb idea. Matt Zone or someone really needs to explain why this is being located here Really!? ... Then this kennel is even dumber than I thought. Zone definitely needs to explain this.
July 8, 20168 yr From the Cudell Snippets e-newsletter..... WEST 104 REHABS SHAPING UP! Cudell Properties LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cudell Improvement, Inc, purchased two homes on West 104 near Alcott School from the Cuyahoga County Land Bank (CCLRC) for the purpose of returning them to productive use and stabilizing the property values of other homes on this lovely street off Clifton Blvd. While CP LLC is limited in what it can sell the home for (by contract with CCLRC), the market dictates what the developer can sell the property for when the rehab is complete (and approved by CP LLC). It is hoped that the rehab of the homes will engender a price point matching, or even exceeding, the existing values on the street. It looks like that is being accomplished. 1336 West 104 is almost finished. The development group that purchased the home from CP LLC (TJRJ, LLC) has done a fantastic rehab. No one would believe it is the same house. It is a gut rehab with a new garage and back deck. Before rehab, the bushes in front hid the character of the home. Now it has great curb appeal. Watch for a listing soon. Anticipated price point is around $200,000. The other house Cudell sold the same development group at 1326 West 104 is having the foundation rebuilt before the gut rehab begins. Specs call for a similar level of rehab for 1326 as for 1336. It will be another fine, family home on West 104. Take a slow drive or walk along West 104 in order to appreciate the diverse architecture and loving care the owners give their homes. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 8, 20168 yr ^Just Google/street viewed these addresses. This is good news; looks like a solid area (just from photos)... I just thought this was the Edgewater neighborhood, not Cudell (but obviously Cudell Improvement, Inc. knows where it's neighborhood is).
July 8, 20168 yr Residential is a very viable option for this site - in fact I think it's the best option. Continuing infill and momentum along Detroit is critical. Battery Park is built on much more contaminated site. I hated this idea for the Kennel being located here without even considering TOD. It's really a dumb idea. Matt Zone or someone really needs to explain why this is being located here Really!? ... Then this kennel is even dumber than I thought. Zone definitely needs to explain this. Answer for all these questions: Someone is directly responsible, they are wrong for the job, and they should be removed from office. Cleveland needs to start planning like it knows what's going on. As with any change, the first step is deciding it needs to be done.
July 8, 20168 yr What the hell are you talking about? Who did anything wrong? Cudell is the CDC responsible for redevelopment in the Edgewater neighborhood. They never said it was the Cudell neighborhood. Before you call for anyone to lose their jobs know your facts.
July 8, 20168 yr My contention is that someone holds a job in which this decision was made at a governmental level. And that's who I'm talking about. No need to name names here or call out anyone personally. But someone had that responsibility. And that someone should be taken to task for it, at some point, because these decisions matter and the community deserves better. EDIT: For clarity, I was talking about the kennel project. Did not realize at first that it was a story from last month! June/July they look the same sometimes. I'm now adding a quote to the original post, which I should have done in the first place. Sorry.
November 8, 20168 yr Again, a very light agenda. But this one is pretty interesting... Board of Zoning Appeals MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-269: 2011 West Boulevard Ward 15 Matt Zone 14 Notices Pascal Boutros, owner, proposes to renovate and change use of former school building to a 6 unit apartment in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 337.03 which states that a six unit apartment structure is not permitted in a two family residential district, first permitted in a multi-family residential district. 2. Section 359.01(a) which states that substitution of nonconforming use to other than a conforming use requires approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Use is not permitted indistinct as cited above, and building is nonconforming due to a lack of a required rear yard equal to the height of the building but in no case less than 20 feet per Zoning Code Section 357.08(b)(1).(Filed October 13, 2016) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 9, 20178 yr Not so much a development in the sense that something is being built, but a development in the sense that something slightly interesting has actually occurred in the neighborhood: looks like this house sold not too long ago for 175k. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4770972,-81.7480576,3a,60y,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sz1H5rJUDyuGjWE6pxFUnxA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
March 15, 20178 yr Again, a very light agenda. But this one is pretty interesting... Board of Zoning Appeals MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 9:30 Calendar No. 16-269: 2011 West Boulevard Ward 15 Matt Zone 14 Notices Pascal Boutros, owner, proposes to renovate and change use of former school building to a 6 unit apartment in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 337.03 which states that a six unit apartment structure is not permitted in a two family residential district, first permitted in a multi-family residential district. 2. Section 359.01(a) which states that substitution of nonconforming use to other than a conforming use requires approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Use is not permitted indistinct as cited above, and building is nonconforming due to a lack of a required rear yard equal to the height of the building but in no case less than 20 feet per Zoning Code Section 357.08(b)(1).(Filed October 13, 2016) This project still hasn't been approved by BZA -- 4, count 'em, 4 postponements. The entire zoning process is ridiculous http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2017/crr03-27-2017.pdf Calendar No. 16-269: 2011 West Boulevard Ward 15 Pascal Boutros, owner, proposes to renovate and change use of former school building to a 6 unit apartment in a B1 Two-Family Residential District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 337.03 which states that a six unit apartment structure is not permitted in a two family residential district, first permitted in a multi-family residential district. 2. Section 359.01(a) which states that substitution of nonconforming use to other than a conforming use requires approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Use is not permitted indistinct as cited above, and building is nonconforming due to a lack of a required rear yard 2 | P a g e equal to the height of the building but in no case less than 20 feet per Zoning Code Section 357.08(b)(1).(Filed October 13, 2016- Testimony Taken) FOURTH POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCILMAN TO ALLOW FOR TIME FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING. THIRD POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR TIME FOR THE PLANS TO BE REVISED TO SHOW FENCING AND PATIO. SECOND POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPELLANT. FIRST POSTPONEMENT MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCILMAN FOR FURTHER REVIEW
March 15, 20178 yr ^Yeah, the zoning process is antiquated and needs to be streamlined. Yes property uses need to conform to neighborhood needs and desires, but when a neighborhood so totally changes and is attempting to upgrade, especially bringing in new residents ... ... Cudell is one of Cleveland's neighborhoods waiting to happen. Lots of potential and solid old housing, much of it multi-unit with lakefront access and quality transit connections. This location, in particular is just a block from the Red Line Rapid Station on Detroit. Cudell could/should be the next Detroit-Shoreway.
March 15, 20178 yr I'm interested to know about this community meeting. I very much plan to attend it. I really feel that a lot of what's holding back Cudell is the lack of concentrated development efforts from the CDC. They allocate almost all of their resources to Edgewater. That being said, tomorrow is a NOACA meeting regarding a TOD study for the West Boulevard station. Supposedly the abandoned apartment building across from the station is also about to be purchased soon.
March 16, 20178 yr I'm interested to know about this community meeting. I very much plan to attend it. I really feel that a lot of what's holding back Cudell is the lack of concentrated development efforts from the CDC. They allocate almost all of their resources to Edgewater. That being said, tomorrow is a NOACA meeting regarding a TOD study for the West Boulevard station. Supposedly the abandoned apartment building across from the station is also about to be purchased soon. Cudell doesn't allocate any resources to Edgewater. Cudell is a bunch of well-meaning old ladies who collect their salaries (grant money) and react to things. They are not visionary by any definition. It certainly would help to infuse some new blood in the organization willing to think outside the box and push TOD and other modern initiatives.
March 16, 20178 yr Reactionary is a good description. Honestly, they hardly have any resources to allocate. I just have issue with how, when they do put in some effort, it's only for something in Edgewater; more specifically Clifton which they keep calling a commercial corridor even though it really isn't, at least in the sense they want it to be.
March 16, 20178 yr Reactionary is a good description. Honestly, they hardly have any resources to allocate. I just have issue with how, when they do put in some effort, it's only for something in Edgewater; more specifically Clifton which they keep calling a commercial corridor even though it really isn't, at least in the sense they want it to be. Clifton and Edgewater are both great, but Detroit/West Blvd should be their focus. The director has been there for 30+ years and hasn't changed her mindset. I think she's collecting nearly $100K/year to rehash and go through the motions.
May 4, 20178 yr Decently aggressive work planned for Western Ave and North Marginal. North Marginal Rd. is being completely removed and all traffic will now be routed along Western. Bioswale gardens are being added in place of the removed road, while the sidewalks are being retained which I think will do a nice job at meking sure the green space is actually utilized as a neighborhood asset. The remaining streets are being resurfaced (shaded in blue) or rebuilt (shaded in orange). They're also scaling down the road to one lane and adding protected bike lanes. Sorry the quality of the pictures isn't ideal.
May 4, 20178 yr Cool! That area (especially the streets designed for speed) needs a makeover. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 4, 20178 yr I'm pretty pleased with the overall plan. I was expecting to have to go to the meeting to yell "but what about sidewalks!?" and argue that they should leave space for paths, but then they went and actually planned it as useful green space so that was a pleasant surprise. It's a pretty sweet deal for the residents at the end of W101, because now they'll suddenly end up with a cul-de-sac that essentially ends in a park.
May 8, 20178 yr Sorry I "missed" this unfortunate news from the April 28 Cudell Snippets emailed newsletter.... NEW KENNEL PROJECT A "GO" Great news! the city of Cleveland Board of Control awarded a contract this week for the construction of the new City Kennel! We are on our way to a beautiful new facility for our four footed friends. It is also wonderful news for the residents of the Edgewater Parke Block Club area that have suffered so long with the blighted former Monarch Aluminum property at West 92nd and Detroit Avenue. Thank you Councilman Matt Zone for leading the charge to insure a top notch facility is built that will accommodate a high quality of experience for the animals awaiting adoption. We are looking forward to hundreds of volunteers there every month. Additionally, our thanks to Mayor Frank Jackson who, when made aware of the budget constraints by Councilman Zone, allocated a significant amount of additional funding to the project. Look for a groundbreaking announcement soon. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 8, 20178 yr Every time I've seen residents raise concerns with the terrible, low-density site plan the CDC just tells us how "excited the residents are." I understand that brownfield remediation is costly for residential uses, but there is no excuse that this isn't a denser commercial site.
June 5, 20178 yr :clap: :clap: :clap: http://www.noaca.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=19934
June 5, 20178 yr Good stuff jws. This is very welcome news. You may want to stick this in the TOD thread as well.
June 10, 20178 yr ^^^ I think that's a fair assessment for the area. Although, you are correct that Detroit Avenue drops off quickly going west after around Lake Ave., I think there is some decent momentum going east with new restaurant/retail Astoria around 54th which is slowly connecting D/S to OC along Detroit. Urban development in Cleveland moves slowly. There is a TOD meeting for West Blvd Red Line station coming up on June 20. I'm not holding my breath, but at least someone is considering a future that could lead to new residential and retail through that strip. NOACA has a TOD planning grant for a transit scorecard and a pilot implementation projects at three TOD sites. There is one on the west side (West Blvd-Cudell station area) and two on the east side (East 116th station area and Slavic Village bus corridor). See more here: http://www.noaca.org/index.aspx?page=7568 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 10, 20178 yr Pretty pictures alert! It is anticipated that GCRTA in partnership with NOACA and the City of Cleveland may issue an RFP for constructing TOD-themed land uses at the West Boulevard-Cudell station with public incentives and financing (including low-interest federal TIFIA loans which can now be issued for TOD). Two development concepts were suggested in the NOACA report -- a low-impact/cost/benefit Concept A and a high-impact/cost/benefit Concept B. There was no aerial diagram I could find for Concept A.... WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-A-siteplan by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-A-program by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-A-circulation by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-A-xsection by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WestBlvd-Cudell TOD2-B-siteplan by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-B-program by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-B-circulation by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD2-B-xsection by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr WestBlvd-Cudell TOD-B-aerial by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 10, 20178 yr BTW, after seeing what Playhouse Square is doing to achieve a development in exchange for public benefits rather than investor returns, I'd like to see how All Aboard Ohio, a 501c3 nonprofit, can assist these developments within a 1/4-mile of transit stations (especially rail). It's one thing for AAO to use education and advocacy to convince leaders to act. It's another thing to use our tax-exempt status to reduce the costs of development so that an investor can make the numbers work well enough to earn a return on them. Primarily, I see AAO's role in land acquisition and public realm improvements. Playhouse Square received a sizeable ($10 million) financial gift to make that project work. It would take far less than that to acquire properties at/near the West Boulevard and East 116th stations for development or to rework streets to make the area more friendly to development and pedestrian access. AAO could, in turn, sell these properties to public agencies for pennies on the dollar, with the only stipulation being that the philanthropist be recognized in some way, such as by naming a garden, or fountain or some other public realm feature in that development or street scene after the philanthropist. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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