I'm surprised transitions like this haven't been more common.  Just looking at the Google satellite view of Summit County, it still looks like there is a ridiculous number of golf courses for the population we have, especially for a sport that the younger generation seems less taken with.  As for whether townhouses are appropriate for the site, I'm not familiar enough with this site to comment specifically, but just generally, I'd agree with yanni ... what's wrong with letting as many people as reasonably practical live bordering a fantastic park?  Is it just because people want to keep riffraff out, so that only the good and upright folks able to afford $600k+ single-family homes get to live on the park?  Because there are plenty of those in old Northampton Township (now part of CF).

That would be a shame because that golf course links the Sand Run metropark with the Gorge metropark into a contiguous green space. What makes this urban park special is how the cleveland Metropark is linked With Guyahoga National Park that will hopefully link up with Sand Run south of Botzum, provided it isn't developed. This network of linked parks is a major asset and shouldn't be broken up with housing developments which can't be reverted back. I'm all for developing the periphery just not within one of the best urban parks in the country.

^^I think there is some serious confusion here. I’m wondering how accurate the story is. It sounds more like they really meant to say Riverwoods aka Pine Valley sports which is a half block or so away from Sycamore Valley and across the street. That course is on the river. I think its been closed for a couple years. It was a nice wide open course to play.   But its not a memorable or distinctive course.  I’d be totally ok with that course going to townhomes.  Or maybe half of that property going to the park and the other for homes. 

Edited April 4, 20196 yr by audidave

I’m shocked that no one is discussing what i posted on here yesterday in regards to the potential Starks project on front st with more apartments on top of parking decks. Seems a fairly big project to me.  

^I agree, 370 units going in over the parking decks would be a definite game-changer for downtown CF, not to mention adding to its skyline.

 

This is definitely a positive development, if CF allows it to proceed.

I suspect they will allow the first tower to proceed and hold off on phase 2 depending on how well phase 1 goes. I wouldn’t expect many families to go into these towers so it shouldn’t affect the schools directly by putting much more burden on them while not giving them any money. 

50 minutes ago, audidave said:

^^I think there is some serious confusion here. I’m wondering how accurate the story is. It sounds more like they really meant to say Riverwoods aka Pine Valley sports which is a half block or so away from Sycamore Valley and across the street. That course is on the river. I think its been closed for a couple years. It was a nice wide open course to play.   But its not a memorable or distinctive course.  I’d be totally ok with that course going to townhomes.  Or maybe half of that property going to the park and the other for homes. 

Pretty sure they are correct on it being Sycamore Valley- they give address and lot size, with a picture of that course.  Sycamore Valley wouldn't be such a big deal if it goes townhouses, though I'd rather not see more housing, especially high density, placed into a totally autocentric area.  It's unfortunate that whole neighborhood grew up there before the CVNP- it would be nicer if that area could be part of CVNP, and link strongly to Summit Metroparks instead of being urban sprawl.

True. I'm guessing the main market for these apartments will be young-ish professional singles and couples w/o children, and empty nesters who will appreciate having easy access to Rt. 8 & Akron/Cleveland, as well as the amenities along Front St/the Riverfront, as well as access to the Natatorium, Portage Crossing and what remains of Chapel Hill nearby.

 

The "return to downtown" trend seems to be filtering out to Akron's suburbs, at least those with a downtown to work with.

On 4/3/2019 at 1:51 PM, audidave said:

Well it is starting to happen in the Falls.  I think this is a Starks project since he was really wanting to do something downtown on Front street.  Since he now has experience with building over a parking deck I’m pretty sure this is his baby.  

https://www.ohio.com/news/20190402/developer-wants-to-build-apartments-on-parking-decks-in-cuyahoga-falls

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS — A development firm is hoping to convince officials to let it build two apartment buildings totaling about 370 units on two parking decks between Front and Second streets downtown.

Both the city and the city school district would have to support the $45 million plan for construction to proceed.

 

 

WHOA this would be a complete game-changer.

 

I really like Cuyahoga Falls (and Missing Mountain Brewery! ?)  The place is full of urban walkability and amenities potential. 

Ohio Brewing will be opening in May, a couple buildings away from the parking deck.  HiHo brewing is 3-4 blocks away.   Another selling point is the Cuyahoga Falls section of the Cuyahoga River, once the gorge dam is taken out will have the best kayaking east of Mississippi per some boastful people. Certainly the best kayaking in an urban setting. 

7 hours ago, audidave said:

Ohio Brewing will be opening in May, a couple buildings away from the parking deck.  HiHo brewing is 3-4 blocks away.   Another selling point is the Cuyahoga Falls section of the Cuyahoga River, once the gorge dam is taken out will have the best kayaking east of Mississippi per some boastful people. Certainly the best kayaking in an urban setting. 

 

I've often thought the Gorge dam should be removed, but I must have missed the news that it is actually going to happen.  That's fantastic.  I guess I'll do a Google search and find out more.

23 hours ago, X said:

Pretty sure they are correct on it being Sycamore Valley- they give address and lot size, with a picture of that course.  Sycamore Valley wouldn't be such a big deal if it goes townhouses, though I'd rather not see more housing, especially high density, placed into a totally autocentric area.  It's unfortunate that whole neighborhood grew up there before the CVNP- it would be nicer if that area could be part of CVNP, and link strongly to Summit Metroparks instead of being urban sprawl.

I agree. The whole town is an eye sore. I wish it was part of the CVNP and they're continuing on the same path. And I agree, if you do develop it should be low density with large minimal acreage for well to do people that preserves the green space as a wild life corridor. In eastern suburbs of Cleveland where I live the Cleveland Metroparks  of North Chagrin Reservation and South Chagrin Reservation is separated by places like Hunting Valley among others that preserve the rural character of the valley. That's the way it should be done in my opinion. 

 

Edited April 5, 20196 yr by shack

On 4/3/2019 at 3:37 PM, audidave said:

^Well that’s kind of a bummer. That is a great compact par 3 course. Surprising how many courses are going away in the area. There won’t be many left in the valley if this and Brandywine which might get taken over by CVNP are taken out. Valley View was taken over by Summit metroparks which i was ok with. Boston Hills CC is now a Costco. Astorhurst is now owned by Cleveland Metroparks and i think no longer a course. 

 

Astorhurst is no longer a golf course, partly because Shawnee Hills (owned by the metroparks) is right there.

On 4/4/2019 at 12:57 PM, audidave said:

^^I think there is some serious confusion here. I’m wondering how accurate the story is. It sounds more like they really meant to say Riverwoods aka Pine Valley sports which is a half block or so away from Sycamore Valley and across the street. That course is on the river. I think its been closed for a couple years. It was a nice wide open course to play.   But its not a memorable or distinctive course.  I’d be totally ok with that course going to townhomes.  Or maybe half of that property going to the park and the other for homes. 

 

Ah, you are correct, my fault! I assumed it was the golf course that has been closed for a couple seasons. Not the one that was still operational last season. They are in close proximity to each other. I still have the same thoughts however and push even more towards development as it is even closer to the commercial area.

On 4/4/2019 at 10:09 PM, jeremyck01 said:

 

I've often thought the Gorge dam should be removed, but I must have missed the news that it is actually going to happen.  That's fantastic.  I guess I'll do a Google search and find out more.

 

https://www.summitmetroparks.org/ProgramsAndEvents.aspx?id=7931

 

On 4/4/2019 at 1:06 PM, audidave said:

I’m shocked that no one is discussing what i posted on here yesterday in regards to the potential Starks project on front st with more apartments on top of parking decks. Seems a fairly big project to me.  

 

Yes, it is big news. I think you're right about Stark as the LLC was registered by the same law firm that has some of his other properties. His last Falls project took a decade though, so I want to see some further progress before I get too excited.

^Well the project was 10 years for state rd shopping center but he didn’t get there until the last 5-6 years. It was also a much more complicated issue with working with some straggler land owners and redefining how that area should look. 

  This project has already been defined and the city will sell him air rights.  I would expect he has already created conceptual designs and may already be working on architectural drawings, certainly massings by now.  He’s got the opportunity zone from the state and is just needing tax abatement from the schools and it can be ready to go with getting approvals from the city.   I can see movement on the first parking deck happen as soon as by the end of the year. I just don’t see any impediments at this point. 

14 hours ago, audidave said:

^Well the project was 10 years for state rd shopping center but he didn’t get there until the last 5-6 years. It was also a much more complicated issue with working with some straggler land owners and redefining how that area should look. 

  This project has already been defined and the city will sell him air rights.  I would expect he has already created conceptual designs and may already be working on architectural drawings, certainly massings by now.  He’s got the opportunity zone from the state and is just needing tax abatement from the schools and it can be ready to go with getting approvals from the city.   I can see movement on the first parking deck happen as soon as by the end of the year. I just don’t see any impediments at this point. 

 

The one impediment is the same issue they had at the State Rd. project, funding. Developer driven has to make those numbers work. State Rd. had anchors sign on early, but they couldn't get enough lined up to start construction. Then, they ended up losing some of them. Stark has a huge portfolio of accomplishments, but remember, everyone is still waiting for Nucleus to start....

Cuyahoga Falls approves rezoning of golf course property

By Phil Keren / Cuyahoga Falls News-Press / GateHouse Media Ohio

Posted Apr 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM Updated Apr 9, 2019 at 1:06 PM

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS — Despite objections raised by many residents, a majority of City Council agreed Monday to rezone a golf course property as the first of several steps to allow the construction of a 148-unit townhome development on Akron-Peninsula Road.

Council voted 7-4 to change the zoning of the Sycamore Valley Golf Course, 1651 Akron-Peninsula Road, from E-1 employment district to R-3 sub-urban density residential. The rezoning was requested by developer Danny Karam and Sycamore Valley Development Co. LLC for the project in which Ryan Homes would build the homes.

 

https://www.ohio.com/news/20190409/cuyahoga-falls-approves-rezoning-of-golf-course-property?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190410&utm_content=article6-headline

This will put more pressure on Woodridge schools. That is probably the fastest growing system in NEO, which is a combination of Peninsula and North Hampton township which the Falls merged with back in the early 1980s. There are so many developments in the past 3-5 years alone with new apartment complexes, townhomes, and single home developments going up all along State Road.  It could rival Falls high pretty soon with its falling enrollment. 

When I lived in Highland Square 20 years ago, Timber Top was the popular place to live and party in the Valley.  How is TT doing these days?

^I suppose it is similar.  The thing that hurt the valley development was the Portage Path bridge being rebuilt over the Cuyahoga 10-15yrs ago. It seemed to take 3-4 years for that to complete. Any momentum the valley had was halted for 6-8 years.  

  In the next month or so there is a plan to be revealed to get a CVSR train station stop by Liberty Commons. It is the Merriman Valley small business plan to push the city and other organizations metro rta/metro parks/ Summit county/city of Akron to try to make it come to fruition. 

I’ve heard people privy to the discussion with the city of Cuyahoga Falls and the school district that the Starks project is dead to them as long as Starks continues to ask for a 30 year abatement for his tower(s)!on front st.  I’m shocked he would have the audacity to ask for that long of an abatement. But i suppose opportunists feel the need to ask and sometimes you’ll actually receive.  Maybe its too easy of a sell for a 15yr so he’s pushing for other things by asking for 30 and then try to get other concessions from the city once that is shot down.  So we’ll see. 

13 hours ago, audidave said:

I’ve heard people privy to the discussion with the city of Cuyahoga Falls and the school district that the Starks project is dead to them as long as Starks continues to ask for a 30 year abatement for his tower(s)!on front st.  I’m shocked he would have the audacity to ask for that long of an abatement. But i suppose opportunists feel the need to ask and sometimes you’ll actually receive.  Maybe its too easy of a sell for a 15yr so he’s pushing for other things by asking for 30 and then try to get other concessions from the city once that is shot down.  So we’ll see. 

 

The tax abatement is only 15 years, which both Cleveland and Akron offer currently. The 30 year time was for a TIF which I'm confused as to why they would need when it's adjacent to a $10 million public improvement project which has shown has sparked retail in the area.

^My speculation is that obviously something isn’t quite right. Likely Stark is spread a bit thin between his projects(515  and Nucleus) and the Falls is pushing him for some progress that was likely quietly negotiated for to build those when the Front street update was complete. Its pretty much complete. 

   Hard to put much focus on this project when having an active build going and still working on an even bigger more tenuous project for financing and approvals. 

  

Foreclosure sale slated for former site of Cuyahoga Falls restaurant

By PHIL KEREN Reporter

Posted Apr 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM Updated Apr 27, 2019 at 10:28 PM

The former Cathedral Buffet is headed for the sheriff’s auction block.

A Summit County Sheriff’s foreclosure sale is planned in June for the Cuyahoga Falls property after a broadcasting network that owns the site defaulted on a $3.6 million loan it received from a Ravenna company, according to court records.

 

https://www.record-courier.com/news/20190427/foreclosure-sale-slated-for-former-site-of-cuyahoga-falls-restaurant

First phase of $35 million housing development on former Cuyahoga Falls golf course approved

 

By PHIL KEREN Reporter

Posted Aug 1, 2019 at 12:01 AM Updated Aug 1, 2019 at 12:44 PM

CUYAHOGA FALLS — Development of the former Sycamore Valley Golf Course is expected to start in two weeks, after the $35 million housing project’s first phase was approved by city legislators at their final meeting before summer break. The project will eventually include 140 housing units on 28.3 acres.

City Council voted 10-1 on July 22 in favor of the first of three phases for the Villages at Sycamore project being built by Sycamore Valley Development Co. LLC on the former Sycamore Valley Golf Course on Akron Peninsula Road. The developer is Danny Karam and Ryan Homes will construct the homes.

 

https://www.mytownneo.com/news/20190801/first-phase-of-35-million-housing-development-on-former-cuyahoga-falls-golf-course-approved

Ohio Brewing Co. up and running in Cuyahoga Falls (photos, video)

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - Chris Verich is a well-traveled guy. The owner of Ohio Brewing Co. has had many addresses for his brewery over the years, with the latest being Cuyahoga Falls.

"I was happy at Highland Square," he said about his most recent address in Akron, "but I got contacted by Cuyahoga Falls. They wanted us to be a linchpin for economic development."

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/08/ohio-brewing-co-up-and-running-in-cuyahoga-falls-photos-video.html

Not sure if this is the right topic area for this. 

 

But Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park sets deal to buy former Brandywine Golf Course per Crains Cleveland Business:

 

The former Brandywine Golf Course in Peninsula is set to become part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park(CVNP) as the result of a deal announced Thursday morning, Oct. 3.

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park said it signed a purchase agreement to buy the 215-acre property and convert it to park land. The course has been closed since 2018 and has been on the market for several months, "leading to speculation that the land might be sold for development," the conservancy said in a news release.

 

https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/conservancy-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-sets-deal-buy-former-brandywine-golf-course

Edited October 4, 20195 yr by Larry1962

Cuyahoga Falls really has added a nice energy to its urban city core...new to the area:

 

Asterisk Coffee Bar to celebrate grand opening in Cuyahoga Falls this week

Today 6:30 AM

By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Asterisk Coffee Bar is a new enterprise cooked up by the creators of Akron Coffee Roasters. The new Cuyahoga Falls cafe celebrates its grand opening this Thursday, after having been softly opened for a couple of months.

 

Asterisk, located at 2101 Front Street, is just a 10-minute drive away from Akron Coffee Roasters, located at 30 North High Street in Akron. But because it’s technically located outside of Akron, it had to adopt a new name, said owner Albert Macso, a co-owner of the two cafes.

 

There’s also one other major difference between the two businesses: Asterisk was able to snag a liquor license, unlike Akron Coffee Roasters. Because of this, it offers a full menu of craft cocktails, beer and wine.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/10/asterisk-coffee-bar-to-celebrate-grand-opening-in-cuyahoga-falls-this-week.html

Edited October 23, 20195 yr by MuRrAy HiLL

It's amazing how successful the project(s) to revitalize Downtown were. Opening Front St. to vehicle traffic helped so much. It went from a ghost town to a very vibrant neighborhood in only a year. It's already one of the best 'main streets' in NE Ohio in my opinion.

22 hours ago, Dblcut3 said:

It's amazing how successful the project(s) to revitalize Downtown were. Opening Front St. to vehicle traffic helped so much. It went from a ghost town to a very vibrant neighborhood in only a year. It's already one of the best 'main streets' in NE Ohio in my opinion.

 

There is no way to capture data that says it has to do with the street opening. It took financial investment from businesses.

January 17, 2020 12:48 PM

Portage Community Bank opens Cuyahoga Falls branch

Jeremy Nobile

 

Portage Community Bank has opened a new branch in Cuyahoga Falls, the third in its footprint and its first location in Summit County.

The Ravenna-based bank — with approximately $355 million in total assets, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. — also has an office in Kent.

 

https://www.crainscleveland.com/finance/portage-community-bank-opens-cuyahoga-falls-branch?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200120&utm_content=article5-image

 

Sweet dreams come to life at Kneaded, a new bakery set to open in Cuyahoga Falls

Updated Feb 16, 10:16 AM; Posted Feb 16, 9:59 AM

By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- A wedding cake. A child’s first birthday. A family of gingerbread men, made for the holidays.

For Kimberly Nader, the best memories are always made with baked goods.

The baker plans to open Kneaded, a new bakery located at 1300 Sackett Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls, on March 10. There, she’ll sell unique takes on breads, along with pies, cakes, jellies and a variety of sweets.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/sweet-dreams-come-to-life-at-kneaded-a-new-bakery-set-to-open-in-cuyahoga-falls.html

Does anyone have any idea what's going in next to Dairy Queen on Portage Trail? I've been looking all over, but can't seem to find any info. It looks like a fast food restaurant, and I was thinking it might just be a brand new Dairy Queen since the other is a bit outdated.

^My mom said they needed more parking and decided to build a new dairy queen.  They knocked down the house next door as well.  I’m assuming they want much more patio space to handle the team sports that come through. 

 

Farmers Rail has been open about 2 months now on front st and they fixed and updated the old broken vertical neon blade sign that says “Levinsons” with a smaller “Farmers Rail” underneath.   Their patio seems to be busy most weekends.  

 

50-unit town home project planned in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

$15.5 million investment will include new parking lot, upgraded infrastructure

Phil Keren

Akron Beacon Journal

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS — A multi-entity $15.5 million project that will result in 50 new town homes downtown, a new public parking lot, upgraded public infrastructure and the demolition of some structures will bring a new look to the south end of Front Street.

The endeavor involves the city, Summit County Land Bank and Testa Cos. and has been under discussion for many years, according to Diana Colavecchio, the city's community development director.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/communities/falls-news/2021/12/24/front-street-townhome-project-plans-downtown-cuyahoga-falls/8945342002/

10 minutes ago, yanni_gogolak said:

50-unit town home project planned in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

$15.5 million investment will include new parking lot, upgraded infrastructure

Phil Keren

Akron Beacon Journal

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS — A multi-entity $15.5 million project that will result in 50 new town homes downtown, a new public parking lot, upgraded public infrastructure and the demolition of some structures will bring a new look to the south end of Front Street.

The endeavor involves the city, Summit County Land Bank and Testa Cos. and has been under discussion for many years, according to Diana Colavecchio, the city's community development director.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/communities/falls-news/2021/12/24/front-street-townhome-project-plans-downtown-cuyahoga-falls/8945342002/

Are there any rendering in the article? I just tried to subscribe, but their website is messed up and won't allow me subscribe. Any mention to where exactly it's planned?

47 minutes ago, ASPhotoman said:

Are there any rendering in the article? I just tried to subscribe, but their website is messed up and won't allow me subscribe. Any mention to where exactly it's planned?

 

There are no renderings in the article.

 

But I like the location.  It's seemed an obvious place for new development (commercial or residential) for some time.  This is the block bounded by Chestnut, 2nd, and Front in Cuyahoga Falls, right by HiHo Brewing and the end of the Glens Trail through the Gorge Metropark.  That whole southern stretch of Front St. in the Falls should have been a major redevelopment target for years pre-pandemic; things must have stalled just long enough for the pandemic to stall them even further.

Cuyahoga Falls tax deal paves way for $26 million apartment complex/commercial development

Phil Keren

Akron Beacon Journal

 

Cuyahoga Falls City Council has approved a tax agreement to bring about 150 apartment units and an office park with commercial development to Wyoga Lake Road. 

The $26 million mixed-used development will be located on the west side of Wyoga Lake Road south of Walsh Jesuit High School.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/02/22/tax-agreement-approved-cuyahoga-falls-wyoga-lake-road-woodridge-schools-princeton-place-apartments/6799362001/

$10 million apartment, retail project in downtown Cuyahoga Falls starts after COVID delay

Phil Keren

Akron Beacon Journal

 

A proposed $10.3 million mixed-use development in downtown Cuyahoga Falls that was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic is now back on track.

CF Legacy 2020 LLC is planning to purchase the Falls Towne Centre building at 2020 Front St. from Falls Towne Centre LTD for $4.15 million and redevelop the 55,428-square-foot structure into a facility with 46 apartment units and first floor retail space.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/03/04/10-3-million-project-cuyahoga-falls-start-after-covid-delay/9322756002/?utm_source=beaconjournal-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7xjYtu2c6hkiJ3GcA

Urgent care center coming to site of former Family Video location in Cuyahoga Falls

Alan Ashworth

Akron Beacon Journal

 

WellNow Urgent Care will open a new center in Cuyahoga Falls early next year at the site of the former Family Video on the northeast corner of Graham and State roads.

The walk-in health clinic operator based in Chicago has 128 locations in Ohio, New York, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/06/11/urgent-care-coming-site-former-family-video-cuyahoga-falls-wellnow-medical-care-2023/7537268001/

Cuyahoga Falls school building project begins city approval process

Shannon Coan

Akron Beacon Journal

 

The Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss a proposal by the city’s school district to construct a new middle and high school campus at the Bolich Middle School and former Newberry Elementary site. 

The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Cuyahoga Falls City School District’s proposal at 6 p.m. next Tuesday at the Natatorium Conference Center, 2345 Fourth St. 

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/05/cuyahoga-falls-school-plans-bolich-newberry-school-sites/65390817007/

Cross-posting from the Summit Metro Parks thread since this has some development implications for Cuyahoga Falls

 

4 minutes ago, Luke_S said:

Cuyahoga Falls aims to become 'Kayak-hoga Falls' for whitewater fans

May 04, 2023 05:45 AM

DAN SHINGLER

 

 

https://www.crainscleveland.com/akron-news/urban-whitewater-hot-spot-emerging-cuyahoga-river

 

4 hours ago, Luke_S said:

Cross-posting from the Summit Metro Parks thread since this has some development implications for Cuyahoga Falls

 

 

Moving to the Falls and will be a 10 minute walk from downtown.  Excited that this area has been on the rise for sometime and this will just add to it!

On 12/28/2021 at 9:35 AM, yanni_gogolak said:

50-unit town home project planned in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

$15.5 million investment will include new parking lot, upgraded infrastructure

Phil Keren

Akron Beacon Journal

 

CUYAHOGA FALLS — A multi-entity $15.5 million project that will result in 50 new town homes downtown, a new public parking lot, upgraded public infrastructure and the demolition of some structures will bring a new look to the south end of Front Street.

The endeavor involves the city, Summit County Land Bank and Testa Cos. and has been under discussion for many years, according to Diana Colavecchio, the city's community development director.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/communities/falls-news/2021/12/24/front-street-townhome-project-plans-downtown-cuyahoga-falls/8945342002/

I wonder how this is coming along. I run past the lot frequently and they cleared it out a couple months ago. Just haven't seen any activity yet. 

Proposal for burn tower at planned Cuyahoga Falls fire station divides residents

April Helms

Akron Beacon Journal

 

Around 100 residents attended Tuesday's Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission meeting.

City wants to replace aging Station 4 with a new fire station, which would also have a training facility.

Several residents spoke out against a proposed 45-foot burn tower, voicing fears about safety issues.

Fire chief said the tower would provide a safe, controlled means to provide firefighting training.

 

Everyone at Tuesday evening's Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission meeting seemed to be in agreement on two points: A new fire station is needed, and firefighter training is a priority.

 

A third issue, however, divided the crowd of around 100 residents — whether to build a burn tower near a proposed new fire station. More than a dozen people spoke about a 45-foot burn tower planned at an $8.3 million fire station to be built at 849 Bath Road — a replacement for the current Station 4 at 3089 Northampton Road.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/residents-raise-concerns-over-proposed-burn-tower-in-cuyahoga-falls-fire-station-training-center/70342738007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

I don't know anything about firefighting, and I'm sure having the fire department running something like this is as safe as it gets....

 

But putting a burn tower across the street from a Summit Metropark forest that merges into CVNP seems weird. Will Smokey the Bear at least be on duty? Maybe the risk is so minimal it doesn't matter.

19 hours ago, coneflower said:

I don't know anything about firefighting, and I'm sure having the fire department running something like this is as safe as it gets....

 

But putting a burn tower across the street from a Summit Metropark forest that merges into CVNP seems weird. Will Smokey the Bear at least be on duty? Maybe the risk is so minimal it doesn't matter.

 

its just for ff training, but yeah it needs to be watched and kept secure from tik tok adrenaline seeking trendoids. if its built by the station so they can keep an eye on it that would be best.

 

Humane Society moving its Summit County facility to Cuyahoga Falls from Twinsburg Twp.

April Helms

Akron Beacon Journal

 

The Humane Society of Summit County, which is currently on Darrow Road in Twinsburg Township, will move to Cuyahoga Falls.

The new building will be on West Portage Trail, near the Akron line.

The facility will be on nearly 10 acres of land, much of which will remain undeveloped.

 

Summit County's dogs, cats and other animals in need of help and a home will soon take up residence in a new place.

The Humane Society of Summit County is planning to build a new 25,770-square-foot building at 75 W. Portage Trail, near the Akron border.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/humane-society-of-summit-county-leaving-twinsburg-twp-for-cuyahoga-falls/70347087007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Planned Sheetz station would drive Cuyahoga Falls BMV test center away from current site

April Helms

Akron Beacon Journal

 

The Ohio BMV Testing Center in Cuyahoga Falls would be uprooted from its current home sometime after a proposal to build a Sheetz gas station at the Graham Road site after receives expected signatures from Summit County officials.

The plan cleared the city's Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, with the stipulation that measures are taken to screen the gas station from abutting residences. Building permits from Summit County are still needed before the project can move forward, but all official approvals from the city are complete.

 

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/09/29/cuyahoga-falls-bmv-test-site-could-be-displaced-by-new-sheetz-station/70990690007/?utm_source=nabj-newsletter_dailybriefing&utm_content=daily briefing - akron&utm_campaign=newsletter_dailybriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=adhoc