May 19, 20196 yr On 5/16/2019 at 4:29 PM, KFM44107 said: Here is a photo of the proposed layout for the Richmond Mall development. This sounds like a place Blanche Devereaux would live. All we need now is the announcement of Hollingsworth Manor, across the street!
May 23, 20196 yr A short video from the Wall Street Journal I came across that shows aerial views of the massive Amazon warehouses in North Randall and Euclid.
May 23, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, Terdolph said: Are there enough employees here to justify bringing the rapid down Northfield to there? I’d love the see the Blue line extended down Northfield. Amazon DC, new development in the area, and perhaps most importantly, extending a bit further to the railroad tracks to connect to a future commuter rail from Solon to downtown (and on to Lorain). It would connect people to jobs both downtown and in Solon. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
May 23, 20196 yr How much would more track cost? A couple hundred million dollars per mile? I just can't see the city/state/fed pumping that kind of money into those... economically challenged areas.
May 24, 20196 yr Extension of the Blue Line to Harvard/I-271 was estimated in 2012 at $145 million and extension south on Northfield Road to North Randall was estimated at about $188 million. Of those amounts, $25 million was for extending the Blue Line 1,300 feet to a new intermodal transportation station on the southeast side of the Warrensville/Chagrin intersection. The Blue Line rail extension failed the Federal Transit Administration's pass-fail test that at that time was based on traffic congestion and a rail investment's ability to remove cars from the road. Today the FTA measures rail transit extensions like this based on economic development potential. On the latter score, the Blue Line extension would have passed had this criteria been in place in 2012. Alas, projects must be measured based on the criteria that wew in force when they were analyzed not on what they are now. However, if after a period of time a project is no longer actively pursued then a can be reconsidered under the new criteria, whatever it may be at that time. Edited May 24, 20196 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 24, 20196 yr And Amazon isn't the only thing cooking alon Northfield Road. The proposed Northfield Town Center is a large potential project... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 24, 20196 yr 30 minutes ago, KJP said: Extension of the Blue Line to Harvard/I-271 was estimated in 2012 at $145 million and extension south on Northfield Road to North Randall was estimated at about $160 million. Of those amounts, $25 million was for extending the Blue Line 1,300 feet to a new intermodal transportation station on the southeast side of the Warrensville/Chagrin intersection. Ken, how far did the proposed North Randall extension go? Just to the current Amazon DC, or all the way to the 480 split (where it could connect to the railroad tracks that go to Solon)? And do you have the detailed route maps? I sure do like maps. ? When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
May 24, 20196 yr 9 hours ago, KJP said: And Amazon isn't the only thing cooking alon Northfield Road. The proposed Northfield Town Center is a large potential project... Looks like it's paywalled. Where are they building and for that matter what? An outdoor version of Randall Park Mall?
May 24, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, E Rocc said: Looks like it's paywalled. Where are they building and for that matter what? An outdoor version of Randall Park Mall? Their site is screwed up. It won't let me in even after resetting my password twice. I was going to share the info about that project but now I can't. Their loss. 11 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Ken, how far did the proposed North Randall extension go? Just to the current Amazon DC, or all the way to the 480 split (where it could connect to the railroad tracks that go to Solon)? And do you have the detailed route maps? I sure do like maps. ? @Boomerang_Brian Here is the RTA's presentation on the Blue Line Alternatives Analysis from 2012: http://freepdfhosting.com/3b8379ef58.pdf That report and many others are available in All Aboard Ohio's online library at: http://allaboardohio.org/transportation-planning-library/ Good thing I sent you that link prior to a three-day holiday weekday! See ya Tuesday, Brian. ? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 28, 20196 yr https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/05/maple-heights-mayor-dreaming-of-a-starbucks-and-sit-down-restaurants-is-not-ready-to-give-up-mark-naymik.html This article technically talks about some potential developments in the city of Maple Heights (like new residential on a closed post office site), but it's mostly an interesting, optimistic look at an inner-ring suburb trying to bounce back from the foreclosure crisis and a recent state fiscal intervention. For example, the median home value is now $69,000 in a city of about 20,000. The new(ish) Mayor is looking to add dining and entertainment options to the city going forward. I'm guessing the nearby Amazon fulfillment center in North Randall has helped the suburb, as well as the economic recovery in general. Still, I wonder if this suburb can survive the next economic downturn. I've always thought inner-ring suburbs like Maple Heights are relatively low hanging fruit when it comes to regionalization. They're really too small and residential to make it on their own but also big enough that adding them to Cleveland would give the latter a meaningful population bump. They're also majority minority (MH is 70 percent so), so they wouldn't dilute Cleveland's majority African-American population. And there's also the domino theory--once Maple Heights goes, why not Garfield Hts. or Warrensville Hts? So as much as the Mayor in this article deserves credit for her enthusiasm, perhaps she can be a leader towards regionalization and growing Cleveland in the long term?
June 2, 20196 yr Scannell Properties, the Indianapolis-based real estate developer, is pursuing plans to develop an $18 million industrial warehouse project in Bedford Heights on a 22-acre site that formerly housed a massive Mr. Coffee factory. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/indianapolis-developer-planning-18m-project-former-mr-coffee-grounds-bedford-heights "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 2, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Terdolph said: I miss Mr. Coffee, and all the jobs it supported. Why can't Cleveland make a company like that again? We need someplace for people without skills or limited education to work! There's plenty of businesses like that, both born in Cleveland and not. But two thirds of all jobs are in locations where they cannot be accessed by public transportation in less than a 90-minute one-way trip which limits their ability to attract low-skill laborers and thus limits corporate growth. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 2, 20196 yr This location is right on the 19, which has about as good a level of service as is likely to exist to suburban locations like this- runs 4 am to 1am, 7 days a week. 30 minute headways during the weekdays, 1 hour headways on weekends.
June 2, 20196 yr Pretty good for a suburban bus line. If they were all like that, the stat I noted in my prior post might no longer exist. Combined with an effort to clean, clear and redevelop abandoned industrial properties in existing communities with decent transit service, that stat would definitely cease to exist. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 18, 20195 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 16, 20195 yr Progress on the Topgolf facility at the southeast corner of the 480/77 interchange in Independence (taken from 77 north). Supposed opening of this Sep/Oct. https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/topgolf-cleveland-construction-underway-expected-to-open-this-fall/95-c7258d3d-5434-4600-b169-390805cdf5a5 https://topgolf.com/us/cleveland/
August 28, 20195 yr I didn't realize TopGolf was that close to 77 and 480. Not a bad drive at all from downtown.
August 28, 20195 yr That is surely bum-ugly. It (EDIT: That parcel) used to be very bucolic there and spoke well for management of the Rockside-480 corridor to maintain a pleasing buffer zone of trees. I'm not for hiding the darn thing; their business is important after all, but the city of Independence is negligent in allowing this to look so awful.EDIT: I also have no beef against the concept, but rather in the execution. Edited August 28, 20195 yr by ExPatClevGuy
August 28, 20195 yr Very pumped to have a Top Golf so close to downtown. It is going to do very well in the area.
August 28, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, ExPatClevGuy said: That is surely bum-ugly. It used to be very bucolic there and spoke well for management of the Rockside-480 corridor to maintain a pleasing buffer zone of trees. I'm not for hiding the darn thing; their business is important after all, but the city of Independence is negligent in allowing this to look so awful. I must admit, I’ve never heard the Rockside-480 interchange referred to as “bucolic”. To me, that area has always represented the apex of beige, mid-late 20th century freeway sprawl. You’re right. Top-Golf might not be eye candy, but I’m among those looking forward to disposing of some income there. Edited August 28, 20195 yr by CCC
August 28, 20195 yr It seems like in late spring they had half the netting up, but they seem to have stopped.
August 28, 20195 yr That netting looks horrible. You can see it for miles. It was the same when I lived in Austin. Very unappealing.
August 28, 20195 yr 18 minutes ago, bumsquare said: That netting looks horrible. You can see it for miles. It was the same when I lived in Austin. Very unappealing. Driving ranges may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but Top Golf's are an awesome attraction for all. I think this is a good use of the space and the location is ideal.
August 28, 20195 yr 14 minutes ago, WindyBuckeye said: Driving ranges may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but Top Golf's are an awesome attraction for all. I think this is a good use of the space and the location is ideal. I’ve got no problem with driving ranges but this is a 15 story construction in a highly visible location. Better here than closer to downtown but it’s very ugly.
August 28, 20195 yr 8 minutes ago, bumsquare said: I’ve got no problem with driving ranges but this is a 15 story construction in a highly visible location. Better here than closer to downtown but it’s very ugly. Yeah a driving range is never going to be pretty. Most Top Golfs are going to be highly visible in wherever location they're in. It is what it is, but I think it was a good location choice for access and agree I like that it ins't too close to downtown.
August 28, 20195 yr 47 minutes ago, bumsquare said: That netting looks horrible. You can see it for miles. It was the same when I lived in Austin. Very unappealing. Unfortunately they're all atrocious. While I enjoy golf (and Top Golf), they're just as unsightly here in MIA.
August 28, 20195 yr 4 hours ago, WindyBuckeye said: Very pumped to have a Top Golf so close to downtown. It is going to do very well in the area. I bet also the City of Independence will do well with it thanks to some DUI checkpoints near the exit!
September 18, 20195 yr Along Detriot Ave on the main drag of Rocky River: Char Whiskey Bar + Grille coming to Rocky River Today 6:30 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- A new restaurant concept will take over the former Sweet Melissa space, 19337 Detroit Road, in downtown Rocky River. Char Whiskey Bar + Grille, owned by Julie Mesenburg and Gabe Zeller, should open its doors to the public this fall, Zeller said. Char will specialize in locally sourced meats and fresh burgers, mac and cheese and more. The bar will serve up over 100 types of whiskey. Some vegan and vegetarian options will be available to order too, according to Zeller. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/09/char-whiskey-bar-grille-coming-to-rocky-river.html --------- Relatedly, Rocky River has 3-4 parcels along Detroit Ave all for sale in close proximity to each other. This could make for some interesting infill opportunities... Google streetview: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4808938,-81.8375359,3a,75y,57.39h,91.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAFCUdw3mAV3KGp6apjP-dw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Edited September 18, 20195 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
September 27, 20195 yr Solon residents learn more about proposed Liberty Ford site rezoning at town hall meeting https://www.cleveland.com/community/2019/09/solon-residents-learn-more-about-proposed-rezoning-at-town-hall-meeting.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 1, 20195 yr 10 years between posts! A new UO record?? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 1, 20195 yr It's been a long time when on this same page, I refer to a Walmart as "new" that is long since closed.
October 1, 20195 yr Moral of the story...don't build on an old municipal waste landfill. The site is an environmental disaster and one spark away from a catastrophe.
October 2, 20195 yr TopGolf to hire 500 people for Independence location The popular golf entertainment venue is slated to open mid-December. https://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/topgolf-to-hire-500-people-for-independence-location/95-56bf71c9-0e09-4901-b63d-25bb0d0c47b8 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 21, 20195 yr Karin Connelly Rice | Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Saucy Brew Works' pint glass runneth over in Ohio City, so they're expanding to Independence More than two years after opening Saucy Brew Works in Hingetown’s Steelman Building, Brent Zimmerman and Eric Anderson are brewing again—this time in Independence. Co-owners Zimmerman and Anderson, director of brewing operations, will break ground on the new Saucy Brew Works location on Rockside Woods Boulevard, next door to the upcoming Topgolf, in the upcoming weeks. They plan to open the doors by fall 2020, Zimmerman says. The two are also preparing a location in Columbus. https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/breaking-ground/SaucyBrewII101619.aspx
November 1, 20195 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 19, 20195 yr Akron real estate firm proposes three-building development at Ohio 82 & I-77 in Broadview Heights Bob Sandrick - Nov. 19, 2019 https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/11/akron-real-estate-firm-proposes-three-building-development-at-ohio-82-i-77.html "An Akron developer has proposed replacing a BP station at the southwest corner of Ohio 82 and Interstate 77 with three new buildings, including an office, a Starbucks and a Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. LRC Realty would partner with Dellagnese Construction, another Akron firm, on the project. The proposed site measures about 5 acres. Most of the land is vacant behind the BP station." https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3142069,-81.65254,360m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en
November 20, 20195 yr 4 hours ago, NorthShore647 said: "An Akron developer has proposed replacing a BP station at the southwest corner of Ohio 82 and Interstate 77 with three new buildings, including an office, a Starbucks and a Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. Between University Hospitals and MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic down the road, Crystal Clinic getting in at this corridor does not come as a surprise. That area has seen so much development in the last 5 years. At least that area is served by the Metrohealth 51B line. Sounds like this project will be underway in time to overlap with the SR 82 widening project.
November 23, 20195 yr On 6/2/2019 at 7:55 AM, KJP said: Scannell Properties, the Indianapolis-based real estate developer, is pursuing plans to develop an $18 million industrial warehouse project in Bedford Heights on a 22-acre site that formerly housed a massive Mr. Coffee factory. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/indianapolis-developer-planning-18m-project-former-mr-coffee-grounds-bedford-heights Rumors are that this is an Amazon development. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me because it is so close to the distribution center though. Anyone close to this project?
December 3, 20195 yr University Heights proceeds with luxury townhouse plan; mayor says groundbreaking could be in 2020 https://www.cleveland.com/community/2019/12/university-heights-proceeding-with-luxury-townhouse-plan-mayor-says-groundbreaking-could-be-in-2020.html UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City Council approved legislation Monday (Dec. 2) that gives Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan the authority to move forward with negotiations that will lead to a formal agreement for the city to take ownership of four parcels of property off South Taylor Road upon which townhouses could be built. ... “It’s not a large piece of land,” Brennan said of the parcels, "but we believe we can possibly build 30 units (townhouses) there. They would sell for $350,000 to $450,000 each, and to have the kind of people there who would buy such homes would be a welcome shot in the arm for the Cedar-Taylor District. It’s a walkable district, and it’s doing well now, but I believe it can do even better." When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
December 10, 20195 yr On 11/23/2019 at 9:29 AM, sabotage619 said: Rumors are that this is an Amazon development. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me because it is so close to the distribution center though. Anyone close to this project? Looks like this will be a smaller Amazon Distribution site for van deliveries.
January 4, 20205 yr Does anyone know what is being constructed in Rocky River adjacent to one of the bridges over I-90? It's clearly visible on the southside of I-90 when driving west . They look like townhomes but I'm not sure.
January 4, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, OC_Charlie said: Does anyone know what is being constructed in Rocky River adjacent to one of the bridges over I-90? It's clearly visible on the southside of I-90 when driving west . They look like townhomes but I'm not sure. That's the Rockport Condos being built by Brent Zimmerman of Saucy Bistro fame. BTW, he bought the land under the name WillieMayesHayes LLC (obviously a Major League movie fan!). More: https://www.westlifenews.com/west-life/news/condos-proposed-for-hilliard-boulevard-in-rocky-river/article_babf598c-9ccd-11e8-8014-d72a39601d9d.html Edited January 4, 20205 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 4, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, OC_Charlie said: Does anyone know what is being constructed in Rocky River adjacent to one of the bridges over I-90? It's clearly visible on the southside of I-90 when driving west . They look like townhomes but I'm not sure Edited January 4, 20205 yr by Growth Mindset Already responded to while I was typing.
January 6, 20205 yr I drive by that every day. I don't think they started construction til November, and they're just about done framing it out. Looks like a nice project.
January 21, 20205 yr https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/01/hitachi-healthcare-americas-announces-new-rd-facility-in-twinsburg-this-year.html
January 21, 20205 yr There's a lot of investment coming into Northeast Ohio's from big Japanese manufacturers of medical equipment/tech firms, especially on the R&D side. Canon bought QED last fall and now Hitachi is making a move. Edited January 21, 20205 yr by KJP "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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