Someplace that sells boxers and undershirts and belts. You’d be surprised how many weddings at the 9 I’ve attended where someone forgot to pack an article of clothing and had to Uber all the way to steelyard to pick up something. Hard to do when you’re in a wedding party with a packed schedule! 

On 9/24/2019 at 7:41 PM, KJP said:

Is there only one street in the area? There was a covered entrance to the side of the CAC, off the East 12th alley.

 

My grandfather was a regular at the CAC from the 1910s to the 1960s. He was one of many corporate executives who were members. He drove his 7-passenger Packard down there from Shaker Heights during the Great Depression just to show off (yes, he was an a-hole). The CAC has been there since 1911. NOW they need a cut-out for a valet?

Your GrandPa sounds like a cool guy! ???

9 hours ago, YABO713 said:

 

That would suckkkkkk... there's literally a CVS across the street and another .25 miles north down Euclid

In most cities, if there is a CVS or RiteAid on a street in a retail district, there is at least one Walgreens, coffee/tea shop and a bank in close proximity. 

9 hours ago, mack34 said:

Thats what I told him.....We don't need more overpriced pharmacies.  

"Overpriced"?  What do you consider "overpriced" and why? ???

19 hours ago, Clevecane said:

Someplace that sells boxers and undershirts and belts. You’d be surprised how many weddings at the 9 I’ve attended where someone forgot to pack an article of clothing and had to Uber all the way to steelyard to pick up something. Hard to do when you’re in a wedding party with a packed schedule! 

I tried to get a belt at the suit shop next to Geigers and they didn't carry any. Wtf? Don't know how that place stays in business.

Were their belts at Geigers?

I think it's fine that the building wanted a drop off lane, but it should have come at the expense of the left turn lane instead of the sidewalk.  Let the car people fight among themselves.

28 minutes ago, bjk said:

Were their belts at Geigers?

I probably went in the suit shop before Geiger's was built. I think Geiger's has some belts, but their style is less "formal".

On 9/26/2019 at 1:24 PM, Cavalier Attitude said:

I probably went in the suit shop before Geiger's was built. I think Geiger's has some belts, but their style is less "formal".

 

Same happened to us. Geiger’s was too “outdoors” and other places weren’t open. Geiger’s also doesn’t sell boxers or undershirts. CVS stopped carrying them because people kept stealing them. 

On 9/27/2019 at 11:41 PM, Clevecane said:

 

Same happened to us. Geiger’s was too “outdoors” and other places weren’t open. Geiger’s also doesn’t sell boxers or undershirts. CVS stopped carrying them because people kept stealing them. 

Even more reasons why an urban Target at 925 Euclid would be perfect.

 

On topic, they were pouring the floor for the sidewalk entrance to the Athlon. getting close to a clear sidewalk!

6 minutes ago, Cavalier Attitude said:

Even more reasons why an urban Target at 925 Euclid would be perfect.

 

On topic, they were pouring the floor for the sidewalk entrance to the Athlon. getting close to a clear sidewalk!

On a side note I've noticed the brick crosswalks dissolving away in places creating dimples or holes and was wondering if there are any explanations. I think there might be some underground steam vents that are leaking thru unfortunately.

1 hour ago, shack said:

On a side note I've noticed the brick crosswalks dissolving away in places creating dimples or holes and was wondering if there are any explanations. I think there might be some underground steam vents that are leaking thru unfortunately.

Steam vents maybe, but I think a major cause are construction crews setting up heavy equipment on it without using protective measures. I feel construction crews are the largest contributor, not to mention freeze thaw cycles probably don't help either.

now that the sidewalk is mostly functional again, I want to highlight a big peeve of mine: the handicap ramp on the south sidewalk of Euclid by 12th. The ramp is not smooth like the others, it juts out far into the sidewalk, and it is a big tripping hazard. I have tripped on it myself several times. One time I saw an older woman trip and fall on it, and she seemed rather injured. (screenshot is obviously pre-construction)

31 minutes ago, Terdolph said:

They used to call that a department store.

 

How about re-opening Higbee's?

As UO's retail Queen, nobody would love to have Higbee's (really Halle's) reopen than me, but it's not going to happen.

The bones of Higbee's is still in the building, but we would need phase two  of the casino to open in order to have the physical Higbee building converted back to a department store.

 

Can we concentrate on the topic at hand?   SELF INCLUDED.   Lately a lot of threads of veered off topic into other threads.

 

We can do better so the MODs don't have to clean up and move off topic posts/discussion to appropriate threads.

Edited September 30, 20195 yr by MyTwoSense

@Cavalier Attitude Wow its been so long since this part of the sidewalk was closed that I thought they ADDED that in.  I had no idea it was there to begin with.  It definitely seems like a very odd place to put something like that.

6 hours ago, Cavalier Attitude said:

now that the sidewalk is mostly functional again, I want to highlight a big peeve of mine: the handicap ramp on the south sidewalk of Euclid by 12th. The ramp is not smooth like the others, it juts out far into the sidewalk, and it is a big tripping hazard. I have tripped on it myself several times. One time I saw an older woman trip and fall on it, and she seemed rather injured. (screenshot is obviously pre-construction)

 

I'm fairly certain that the ADA is a diabolical plot to get all of us who aren't in wheelchairs to trip and break our legs or necks.

Ribbon Cutting - October 2 -   https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/first-look-the-athlon-luxury-apartments-open-in-downtown-cleveland/95-8adfb1a5-8eec-43a7-9683-1175a1be5239

On 9/30/2019 at 11:16 PM, X said:

 

I'm fairly certain that the ADA is a diabolical plot to get all of us who aren't in wheelchairs to trip and break our legs or necks.

That little ramp is gonna wreck my back one of these days.

6 hours ago, simplythis said:

Ribbon Cutting - October 2 -   https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/first-look-the-athlon-luxury-apartments-open-in-downtown-cleveland/95-8adfb1a5-8eec-43a7-9683-1175a1be5239

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/first-look-the-athlon-luxury-apartments-open-in-downtown-cleveland/95-8adfb1a5-8eec-43a7-9683-1175a1be5239

2 hours ago, simplythis said:

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/first-look-the-athlon-luxury-apartments-open-in-downtown-cleveland/95-8adfb1a5-8eec-43a7-9683-1175a1be5239

god that was weak, their insta was even worse. I haven't had coffee yet, but I think I'll think the same later today? Was looking forward to seeing areas outside of the lobby - hallways, units, etc., oh well, maybe I'll have to be a 'prospective tenant' to get those photos lol

8 hours ago, simplythis said:

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/first-look-the-athlon-luxury-apartments-open-in-downtown-cleveland/95-8adfb1a5-8eec-43a7-9683-1175a1be5239

Looks like  a place with a lot of character. Should be a big hit!

Please note towards the end of the video , you’ll see a few people forced to step off the sidewalk LOL

Channel 19 Story. https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/10/02/inside-look-m-athlon-cleveland-athletic-club-building-photos/

13 minutes ago, simplythis said:

Channel 19 Story. https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/10/02/inside-look-m-athlon-cleveland-athletic-club-building-photos/

 

Again with this "saturation" narrative again.  the media creating a problem that doesn't need to exist. ??‍♂️??‍♂️??‍♂️

 

Downtown has a 90-95% occupancy rate.  People want to live Downtown.

 

This is a prime example of the media sabotaging the city once again!

11 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said:

Please note towards the end of the video , you’ll see a few people forced to step off the sidewalk LOL

I was walking by when they were setting up the cameras and i damn near tripped on that ramp 

11 hours ago, MyTwoSense said:

 

Again with this "saturation" narrative again.  the media creating a problem that doesn't need to exist. ??‍♂️??‍♂️??‍♂️

 

Downtown has a 90-95% occupancy rate.  People want to live Downtown.

 

This is a prime example of the media sabotaging the city once again!

Media never makes a mention of saturation when new subdivisions are built in Medina County.  

13 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said:

Please note towards the end of the video , you’ll see a few people forced to step off the sidewalk LOL

It wasn't too long ago when this building had a dank stench of mildew combined with urine emanating  form the sidewalk. 

17 minutes ago, shack said:

It wasn't too long ago when this building had a dank stench of mildew combined with urine emanating  form the sidewalk. 

One of the first times I was in town walking around Euclid, I was like 'oh cool! they have a fancy athletic club' then smelled the entryway/green carpet that had been pee'd on who knows how many times and the abandoned state of the entrance lol, glad to see the conversion just about complete. 

3 hours ago, freefourur said:

Media never makes a mention of saturation when new subdivisions are built in Medina County.  

I think the news reporter did a thoughtful  job to provoke and make a point of the interviewee's response.  Word on the street for naysayers, lay people, and those who don't follow urban development trends is that there won't be enough folk to fill Cleveland's new downtown structures.  This story drove home the point that there is room for even more residential development downtown.  

The point of such news blurbs isn't to alert knowledgeable people about things we already know about, but to share important facts with people who are interested in learning them.    I suggest folk top whining about media questions that challenge what is popularly perceived, and questions like his that prompt factual answers for the public.  -  In my book that's WHAT THE NEWS IS SUPPOSED TO DO.

Edited October 3, 20195 yr by ExPatClevGuy
grammar / clarity

The curb cut in front of the CAC is absolutely ridiculous.  If you compare the curb cuts in front of Heinens, The Wyndham etc. the useable sidewalk is about TWICE what it is in front of the CAC.  This is because the sidewalk as a whole narrows at this intersection... so of course lets put a curb cut in the narrowest part of the sidewalk.  ?‍♂️

Edited October 4, 20195 yr by mrclifton88

Does anyone know if all the windows will retain that unusual gray-blue color?  They need to be painted anyway, for a first-class renovation.

Edited October 4, 20195 yr by lafont

I’m glad the sidewalk is finally open and scaffolding is gone..... but do we need to make the 4’ wide sidewalk even narrower by putting a potted plant on it??

^ Very bad feng shui

3 minutes ago, mack34 said:

I’m glad the sidewalk is finally open and scaffolding is gone..... but do we need to make the 4’ wide sidewalk even narrower by putting a potted plant on it??

Hopefully just for the opening of the building and will go away in time

6 hours ago, mack34 said:

I’m glad the sidewalk is finally open and scaffolding is gone..... but do we need to make the 4’ wide sidewalk even narrower by putting a potted plant on it??

 

Go on a diet! ?

? @MyTwoSense have you seen this sidewalk in person?  It’s actually laughable in how ridiculously narrow it is. I’m not sure what anyone was thinking here... I’m glad at least the sidewalk is OPEN. but really ?? 

1 hour ago, mrclifton88 said:

? @MyTwoSense have you seen this sidewalk in person?  It’s actually laughable in how ridiculously narrow it is. I’m not sure what anyone was thinking here... I’m glad at least the sidewalk is OPEN. but really ?? 

I'm svelte...the sidewalk seems normal to me.  LOL

 

Actually, I have not paid attention to this section of Euclid, but will going forward.

4 hours ago, mrclifton88 said:

? @MyTwoSense have you seen this sidewalk in person?  It’s actually laughable in how ridiculously narrow it is. I’m not sure what anyone was thinking here... I’m glad at least the sidewalk is OPEN. but really ?? 

There are similarly narrow stretches on the sidewalk of Kalākaua Ave. in Honolulu, one of the most heavily pedestrianized sidewalks in the country.  
 

I’m not saying the narrow sidewalk is ideal, but don’t think it’s a huge problem and certainly not one that’s unique to Cleveland.

Athlon News. https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/10/f5c7d0263f4175/cleveland-athletic-club-history-attracts-new-generation-to-athlon-luxury-apartments-photos.html

There is only one person on the sidewalk so pedestrian traffic is not a problem!  

Edited October 28, 20195 yr by newyorker

Great question. They are still working on the facade. The part at street level was being worked on yesterday- they are also installing up-lighting and sconces. I noticed last night the up-lighting at the top of the building is on. I’ll try to get a photo tonight. 

this project legit took 6 years.

1 hour ago, Terdolph said:

Is this thing ever going to be finished?

You have now posed this question on every active project in Cleveland. 

50 minutes ago, CLE_Millennial said:

this project legit took 6 years.

Demo started in January of 2017. Construction started in spring of 2018. It’s still 2019. #terdolphmuch?

And construction didn't start until then because some of the previous investors bilked the others and then it languished in court receivership.

 

Edit - whoops, I confused this with the JHB development.

Edited November 6, 20195 yr by Cavalier Attitude

Let's not forget this building was on the verge of being too far gone to save- the water damage and resulting mold and rot damage was extremely extensive- not only to the inside but to the facade.  Its sometimes frustrating to see a project take so long to get to completion but isn't the end result worth it when you think about the alternative? 

Edited October 29, 20195 yr by mrclifton88

As promised... more facade lighting is being installed along the bottom as well. Also- pretty sure they are rebuilding the pinnacles that used to line the top.

Edited October 30, 20195 yr by mrclifton88

10 hours ago, mrclifton88 said:

pretty sure they are rebuilding the pinnacles that used to line the top

 

That would be fantastic. One of my favorite features of the building.

19 hours ago, mrclifton88 said:

As promised... more facade lighting is being installed along the bottom as well. Also- pretty sure they are rebuilding the pinnacles that used to line the top.

nice to see a building come to life after being dormant for so long

Looking through these photos it makes sense why the renovation and restoration has taken so long: