August 15, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, scg80 said: Are you implying a condo tower at an open lot at the southeast corner of 4th and Prospect, or am I hearing what I want to hear? Maybe. Close... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 15, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, scg80 said: Are you implying a condo tower at an open lot at the southeast corner of 4th and Prospect, or am I hearing what I want to hear? So this would be at the Nucleus site?
August 15, 20222 yr 17 minutes ago, zbaris87 said: Not Nucleus, but close to it So what site is open close to Nucleus site?
August 15, 20222 yr We'll see. It's so early, I won't even write about it yet. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 15, 20222 yr 7 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: Harold Building? hopefully that would be renovated instead of torn down
August 15, 20222 yr 19 minutes ago, simplythis said: hopefully that would be renovated instead of torn down They've been trying to tear that down for years, but it's right next to the Record Rendevous building which is about as historically significant as it gets.
August 16, 20222 yr 18 hours ago, E Rocc said: They've been trying to tear that down for years, but it's right next to the Record Rendevous building which is about as historically significant as it gets. If anyone can find their application for demolition it really showed how much Stark and previous owners have let the buildings languish. I recall photos showing the floor completely collapsed and everything inside the Herold being portrayed as demo was the only choice.
August 16, 20222 yr 43 minutes ago, GISguy said: If anyone can find their application for demolition it really showed how much Stark and previous owners have let the buildings languish. I recall photos showing the floor completely collapsed and everything inside the Herold being portrayed as demo was the only choice. I think it has been a couple of years since the last time Landmarks denied Stark's application to demo the building. Right after that I thought Gateway was going to get together with Stark Enterprises and finally really work to find a solution to the many roadblocks (primarily economic) preventing rehabilitation of the building and even coupling it with a new build. Since then it has been "crickets" and the building, I am sure, continues to deteriorate. Don't know whose fault this but my vote is Stark. Ironic that they purchased the building from those California investors which had been battling forever in Cleveland Housing Court with every intention of being the building's savoir.
August 16, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: Ironic that they purchased the building from those California investors which had been battling forever in Cleveland Housing Court with every intention of being the building's savoir. Yeah, it’s really not faire. My hovercraft is full of eels
August 24, 20222 yr Interestingly, there's been work going on inside the old Family Sportswear store in this complex the past couple of days. There's a dumpster outside and they're clearing out junk. So it seems something besides demolition is going on. I can't imagine Stark is leasing space in there in it's dilapidated state.
August 24, 20222 yr 26 minutes ago, sizzlinbeef said: Interestingly, there's been work going on inside the old Family Sportswear store in this complex the past couple of days. There's a dumpster outside and they're clearing out junk. So it seems something besides demolition is going on. I can't imagine Stark is leasing space in there in it's dilapidated state. It could be in response to the building violation that was issued a week ago: https://ca.permitcleveland.org/public/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=BuildingHousing&TabName=BuildingHousing&capID1=22BCE&capID2=00000&capID3=10055&agencyCode=COC&IsToShowInspection=
August 25, 20222 yr 17 hours ago, sizzlinbeef said: Interestingly, there's been work going on inside the old Family Sportswear store in this complex the past couple of days. There's a dumpster outside and they're clearing out junk. So it seems something besides demolition is going on. I can't imagine Stark is leasing space in there in it's dilapidated state. Gonna walk by in a few...maybe some cool old cavs stuff! lol kidding but wouldn't that be awesome.
August 25, 20222 yr No building permits have been submitted for 310 Prospect in a long time. The only recent entry in the city's web portal for that address is the exterior maintenance violation. A code violation repair would require only a building permit. The building was condemned by the city seven or eight years ago. A renovation of the property so it can be occupied again would likely require Landmarks Commission approval since the property is in an historic district. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 25, 20222 yr 5 hours ago, GISguy said: Gonna walk by in a few...maybe some cool old cavs stuff! lol kidding but wouldn't that be awesome. I went there once shortly before they closed because I had forgotten to bring a pair of gym shorts for the gym after work. They had precisely one kind of athletic shorts to buy. I got the smallest size they had, in the only color they had (that tarheels baby blue color) and they were still extremely long and baggy on me and I'm a shade over 6'4. I wouldn't get your hopes up.
August 25, 20222 yr I went down there the area today to inquire about another property and we talked to the guys that were demoing the building. Apparently they are putting in a dispensary. The other buildings do have structural issues and may have to come down. It looks like the record rendezvous is staying put
August 25, 20222 yr 30 minutes ago, G00pie said: I went down there the area today to inquire about another property and we talked to the guys that were demoing the building. Apparently they are putting in a dispensary. The other buildings do have structural issues and may have to come down. It looks like the record rendezvous is staying put They have had structural issues for years and landmarks still said no a couple of years ago. Of course things have probably gotten worse due to neglect. And probably done on purpose by Stark so that eventually landmarks has no choice but to approve the demolition.
August 26, 20222 yr (Admins, please move this to appropriate board if I mis-posted) The changes to the gas station on E9th and Carnegie are coming along quite nicely. Soon downtown will finally have a real gas/convenience store combo.
August 27, 20222 yr 14 hours ago, freethink said: wonder if that 80's canopy is coming down or replaced Frankly, I wish the station pointed inward with a wall on the corner to hide the pumps.
August 27, 20222 yr 6 hours ago, Growth Mindset said: Frankly, I wish the station pointed inward with a wall on the corner to hide the pumps. Do you mean like this excellent urban context-matching 7-Eleven gas station in downtown Orlando, FL?
August 27, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, ExPatClevGuy said: Do you mean like this excellent urban context-matching 7-Eleven gas station in downtown Orlando, FL?
September 13, 20222 yr The Bolivar Rd Apartments are on the CPC agenda for final approval this Friday. I'm really excited about this project. It will help activate a really dead street right by Progressive Field! https://assets.adobe.com/public/45d23a2c-0d9b-4658-591f-9537656e0574/Downtown Flats/Bolivar Road Apartments- Final DRAC %26 PC Presentation - 220915.pdf
September 13, 20222 yr I was surprised to see that on the agenda. I thought they already had their final plan approved -- especially when they're already submitting stuff for construction permits. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 13, 20222 yr Yep. It's not all that tall but it does have a pretty sizable building square footage I'm very interested in the Ballpark Village idea. Wondering if the added density around the stadium will help get the Village on track. Something along these lines gives us an idea of what it may look like. Add in a few more buildings including a twenty footer with balconies overlooking the Park, maybe a little alley with hanging lights, open bars /restaurants and voila! Ballpark Village adding life to downtown Cleveland.
September 13, 20222 yr 36 minutes ago, cadmen said: Yep. It's not all that tall but it does have a pretty sizable building square footage I'm very interested in the Ballpark Village idea. Wondering if the added density around the stadium will help get the Village on track. Something along these lines gives us an idea of what it may look like. Add in a few more buildings including a twenty footer with balconies overlooking the Park, maybe a little alley with hanging lights, open bars /restaurants and voila! Ballpark Village adding life to downtown Cleveland. I hope it adds life to the stadium as well. Such as offering deals to attend games. Attendance at Progressive Field is honestly getting sad at this point and it's getting pretty clear how apethetic NEO is towards baseball/Guardians. Hopefully this and the Ballpark Village idea can change things.
September 13, 20222 yr 9 minutes ago, cfdwarrior said: ^ 20 footer!? I am assuming you meant 20 Floors? Subterranean apartments are the new thing! lol
September 13, 20222 yr The guardians (then Indians) averaged 140k plus viewers in 2020 compared to 72k for the Red Sox and the Cleveland market was among the top 5 in viewership share. Hardly apathetic, but for some reason getting the stadium full remains an issue.
September 13, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, bwheats said: The guardians (then Indians) averaged 140k plus viewers in 2020 compared to 72k for the Red Sox and the Cleveland market was among the top 5 in viewership share. Hardly apathetic, but for some reason getting the stadium full remains an issue. A large portion of the local fan base is blacked out from watching the team this year due to various issues from Bally/Sinclair/MLB/Guards. Unless you have Spectrum or want to pay $90/mo for DirecTV streaming. It’s a real disaster. Out of sight, out of mind. Edited September 13, 20222 yr by marty15
October 7, 20222 yr With $400+ million in renovations coming this offseason and a reworking of the upper deck, what are the odds we see multiple tower cranes pop up around the stadium?
October 7, 20222 yr That darn playoff run is delaying the ballpark's renovation! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 7, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, marty15 said: With $400+ million in renovations coming this offseason and a reworking of the upper deck, what are the odds we see multiple tower cranes pop up around the stadium? I recall reading an article a couple of months ago indicating that the major renovation work will not start until the end of the 2023 season, not now (although minor renovations may occur this year). That seems to make sense since I don't recall anything going through the city review process yet.
October 12, 20222 yr 1 minute ago, ragarcia said: Gas station looks to be finished and fully open. And the gas is free! 🤑
October 12, 20222 yr 15 minutes ago, WhatUp said: And the gas is free! 🤑 It looks like it's $.009/ gallon.
October 12, 20222 yr 6 hours ago, ragarcia said: Gas station looks to be finished and fully open. Maybe it’s just me, but by the looks of that mismatched facade and some of the signage, “finished” isn’t exactly the first word that comes to my mind.
October 21, 20222 yr There’s a few semis lined up on Ontario outside the park with what looks like tower crane parts. Wasn’t enough parts to say for sure. Looked like counter weights.
October 21, 20222 yr Season's over. Time to get started on the renovations. And probably time to move the Progressive Field thread back into active projects..... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 21, 20222 yr 49 minutes ago, KJP said: Season's over. Time to get started on the renovations. And probably time to move the Progressive Field thread back into active projects..... Done.
November 16, 20222 yr New boss in KC doesn't seem to be wasting time on their ballpark village. Wish we had a vision here that isn't talked about for 15 years before it is postponed or cancelled.
November 16, 20222 yr ^ I’m not gonna fight your main point, which is valid, but this kind of thing is a lot easier to do when your stadium is out of town and in the middle of an ocean of surface parking lots. Having been to Kauffman, I’d say these plans probably bring it up to around where Progressive Field is already in terms of ‘facilities and things to do in the immediate vicinity’. It’s currently like the Guardians home field being at the I-X Center. EDIT: I should say that over the page, someone kindly pointed out to me that this is an intended new ballpark, not an add-on to the current one. My comments on the awfulness of Kauffman’s location stands though! My hovercraft is full of eels
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