July 13, 20204 yr I am posting his own words and saying discussing a wellness building when you literally threaten people who might have pre-existing conditions or family members who might feels like a slight contradiction that is worth noting. I hope the building is a huge success. I love the neighborhood I root for 99% of development to succeed but I just find the hypocrisy to be relevant if I were a tenant, considering who I wanted as a landlord or if I were a journalist reporting on a project and not just serving as a conduit for a press release.
July 13, 20204 yr 24 minutes ago, infrafreak said: I think his work on Wagner Awning, Fairmont Creamery, The Tappan, The Lincoln, etc with Sustainable Community Associates gives a unique perspective to the discourse here. I don't think we want to derail conversation or encourage personal attacks, but I don't think the backlash the George family has gotten is unwarranted. Bobby George buying a building needed for Irishtown bend park while being a prominent business owner in the area doesn't seem like a great look, putting aside any treatment of employees and patrons...In terms of development, I'd say Mr. Rosen has made some pretty substantial developments to revitalizing the Scranton Rd area in a way that can only lift the entire neighborhood, not just private business interests. The point isn’t whether the criticism is warranted or unwarranted. The question is is it relevant? I don’t care for them either, but that’s not relevant to whether this is or isn’t a good project and every development involving then shouldn’t necessitate the unneeded personal shots. It’s irrelevant and old
July 14, 20204 yr What's definitely not relevant is long drawn out conversations about what is or isn't relevant.
August 6, 20204 yr I wonder if CrossCountry Mortgage will only consider moving their HQ to Superior If they have the $5 million tax credit in hand.
August 6, 20204 yr The renovation of that property would have been far more impactful than Erieview, both for it's historic and economic value. The Kassouf's aren't going to redevelop anything. CrossCountry however is a growing company looking to move to Cleveland.
August 6, 20204 yr I agree. With kassouf's track record i'll be surprised if he does anything. Cross Country wouls have been a better choice. Hopefully they win in the next round.
October 2, 20204 yr Cross Country project slowing moving forward. Chain of Title legislation for possible TIF passed at today's Planning Commission. Edited October 2, 20204 yr by Htsguy
October 6, 20204 yr As I noted in another thread, this is moving forward. How about a thread dedicated to it? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 10, 20204 yr GBX Group opens new residential development in Superior Arts District 2125 Superior Avenue, now known as 2125 Superior Living, has 57 residential units. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2020/12/09/gbx-group-opens-new-residential-development-in-sup.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 10, 20204 yr BTW, look for GBX to expand their brand-new headquarters building. They are growing like gangbusters. Lots of tax credits to be bought and sold. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 23, 20204 yr On 12/9/2020 at 8:37 PM, ColDayMan said: GBX Group opens new residential development in Superior Arts District 2125 Superior Avenue, now known as 2125 Superior Living, has 57 residential units. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2020/12/09/gbx-group-opens-new-residential-development-in-sup.html might be the same article from a different site... Adaptive Reuse of Historic Garment Factory Adds Modern Residential Units and New Restaurant to Cleveland's Superior Arts District
January 24, 20214 yr Cleveland's Artcraft Building is poised for apartment makeover Now, the largest building in Cleveland's onetime garment district is poised to don a new look. A major apartment landlord is partnering with GBX Group, the property's owner, on a plan to transform Artcraft's sprawling, raw workspaces into roughly 159 apartments. The K&D Group of Willoughby will be the majority owner and developer of the project, while Cleveland-based GBX will retain a stake in the deal, said Doug Price, K&D's CEO. MORE https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/clevelands-artcraft-building-poised-apartment-makeover "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 24, 20214 yr ^ Love this, I’ve been in that building many times and been waiting for this to happen. It’s going to be a very cool neighborhood in a few years. I’m not over-enamored with the thought of K&D doing the work, but hopefully GBX get them to do a decent job. They can do it when they can be bothered, witness the Halle. My hovercraft is full of eels
January 25, 20214 yr Super cool to see the growing energy of this district - the new apartments should attract young (and older) professionals with their large floor plans and in- home office designs. Hopefully, the artists who have found less gentrified homes will remain as new urban dwellers arrive. Cross County Mortgage will infuse new jobs and buildings in this area and it’s another important neighborhood adjacent to the downtown core being revitalized. Seems like so many areas around Cleveland have positive developments happening now - there’s a palpable energy from downtown’s Renaissance's to neighborhoods from University Circle to midtown to Ohio City, to name but a few. So glad to see this development moving forward.
January 27, 20214 yr New dog-friendly bar @ E.23rd and Lakeside: https://www.barkandbrewcle.com/ Google Streetview -- CHECK IT OUT!!! Area that has some good bones. Bark & Brew to offer social fun for dogs and humans in Cleveland Updated Jan 25, 9:14 AM; Posted Jan 25, 9:14 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bark & Brew, a new indoor dog park and social space, was created to help solve a common problem for dog owners in downtown Cleveland. “We are acutely aware that there is a lot of housing in the city, and you don’t have a lot of dog parks in and around the city. From the viewpoint of a traditional downtown resident, I think this is an amenity that will be welcomed,” Bark & Brew co-owner Tim Clymer said. “Nothing like this exists yet in the city, and I think it’ll be a good thing for those residents and those dogs.” The “Brew” part of Bark & Brew comes in the form of a self-pour bar, where (human) customers can order from about 15 taps featuring a variety of domestic and craft beers, along with wine and mixed drinks. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/01/bark-brew-to-offer-social-fun-for-dogs-and-humans-in-cleveland.html Edited January 27, 20214 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
February 15, 20214 yr Does anyone know what this development is? It sounds big, but I don't think I've seen it before. (Or maybe I'm just forgetting amidst everything proposed). 9:30 Calendar No. 20-204: 2429 Superior Ave Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 149 Notices Cuyahoga County, owner, and Grammar Properties propose to erect an 11 story, 233,000 square foot mixed use development consisting of 167 apartment units, 130 hotel rooms, 2,000 square feet of commercial use, and an 180 space parking garage. https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/bza/agenda/2021/crr02-22-2021.pdf
February 15, 20214 yr 9 minutes ago, gg707 said: Does anyone know what this development is? It sounds big, but I don't think I've seen it before. (Or maybe I'm just forgetting amidst everything proposed). 9:30 Calendar No. 20-204: 2429 Superior Ave Ward 3 Kerry McCormack 149 Notices Cuyahoga County, owner, and Grammar Properties propose to erect an 11 story, 233,000 square foot mixed use development consisting of 167 apartment units, 130 hotel rooms, 2,000 square feet of commercial use, and an 180 space parking garage. https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/bza/agenda/2021/crr02-22-2021.pdf Pretty sure that’s Bridgeworks with the wrong address.
February 15, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Klingaling87 said: Pretty sure that’s Bridgeworks with the wrong address. Ah, that does make sense
February 15, 20214 yr Bridgeworks is 2429 Superior Viaduct "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 16, 20214 yr I got the chance to see 2125 superior. I had no idea it is all basically like a hotel/airbnb with some extended stays and not a typical residential building. Was that always the plan? If you do something like that, do you avoid like the hotel/tourist taxes? It'll be interesting to see if Cleveland is ready for such a concept.
February 17, 20214 yr ^ does cle have airbnb rules? here in nyc basically the apt renter has to also be present for under 30day stays and the owner can get fined too, so it sort of died down. there are also plenty of fake/hidden hotels too, who get away with it because they only advertise out of town + payola shenanigans no doubt. we had one right around the corner from us infamously exposed during the sandy superstorm when the whole front facade blew off and you could see all the rooms looked exactly alike. and yet another is right across the street from us. i dk how these things exist/persist or the legality. not saying 2125 is any of this, looks like a very cool redevelopment, but just that sometimes with creative uses come creative problems.
February 17, 20214 yr 12 hours ago, mrnyc said: ^ does cle have airbnb rules? here in nyc basically the apt renter has to also be present for under 30day stays and the owner can get fined too, so it sort of died down. there are also plenty of fake/hidden hotels too, who get away with it because they only advertise out of town + payola shenanigans no doubt. we had one right around the corner from us infamously exposed during the sandy superstorm when the whole front facade blew off and you could see all the rooms looked exactly alike. and yet another is right across the street from us. i dk how these things exist/persist or the legality. not saying 2125 is any of this, looks like a very cool redevelopment, but just that sometimes with creative uses come creative problems. Prob not the right post to talk about it, but as a former host (I had a spare bedroom), Cleveland didn't have any specific rules as of a few years back (that I'm aware of at least) however they take their own fee/tax out of bookings. That was around 2016-2018 so obviously things could've changed, but I don't think short term rentals are as big of a deal here vs larger cities, still not great but that's for another discussion hah.
March 24, 20214 yr Former Plain Dealer office building hits the market — yet again Michelle Jarboe - Crain's Cleveland Business - Mar. 24, 2021 "Perhaps the third time will be the charm. The former Plain Dealer headquarters building, at the eastern edge of downtown Cleveland, just hit the market again at an undisclosed price. The property spent the last year in limbo, after two potential sales — the first to the city and the second to a local staffing company — fell through. ... Rob Roe, managing director of JLL's Cleveland office, confirmed that Advance Ohio plans to vacate its first-floor space if the building changes hands. The remaining office tenants — technology firm Logicalis, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Step Forward, an anti-poverty group formerly known as the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland — occupy about 45% of the space, he said."
November 3, 20213 yr Nine of 42 TMUD applications are from Greater Cleveland By Ken Prendergast / November 3, 2021 5 are in Cleveland, 1 each in Shaker Hts, Lakewood, Elyria & Mentor Responding to a public records request from NEOtrans, the Ohio Department of Development supplied to NEOtrans a complete list of all applications to the new Transformational Mixed Use Development (TMUD) tax credit program. Project applications had to be submitted to the state at the end of the business day Oct. 29. There are a lot of numbers to break down in the applications. There were 42 applicants for $100 million in tax credits statewide per year. Of that, $80 million is available for real estate development projects in Ohio’s six major cities with 100,000+ people and $20 million for general applications in smaller cities. Of that, 33 major-city projects are seeking $384,892,370.08 while 11 general projects are wanting $32,803,543.30. State officials said they would favor projects that are almost ready to go and need the TMUD credit merely to get over the finish line. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2021/11/03/nine-of-44-tmud-applications-are-from-greater-cleveland/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 2, 20223 yr https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/centennial-downtown-cleveland-wins-40-million-tax-credits-transformational-projects Superior Arts is one of the winners. I think this is a sleeper project that is a bigger deal than most people realize. It's not just Cross-Country. It's SIX of these big old factories, apparently over 400,000 sq. ft. (I'm not sure I get the discrepancy vs. the number in KJP's article). From the state press release: "Located in the heart of the Superior Arts District, the CC Superior Holding project will rehabilitate six continuous historic buildings totaling more than 400,000 square feet. The project will transform the mostly vacant and deteriorating buildings into restaurant, retail, office, and residential spaces and will include a new corporate headquarters. The project is expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs, 600 of which will be entry-level positions not requiring a college degree." This is jump-starting the creation of a new neighborhood. This area isn't vacant right now, but it's definitely underutilized, and if you go a little north or a little east, you get to the most vacant and depressed parts of the CBD. Anyway, big deal. I'm not at all sad this beat out Bridgeworks.
March 2, 20223 yr Great news but I think I’d be more excited if Cross Country we’re moving their offices into the Centennial.
March 2, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, OldEnough said: Great news but I think I’d be more excited if Cross Country we’re moving their offices into the Centennial. I don't know. Cross Country on Superior activates a whole new section of downtown and more or less extends the "active" Central Business District east and north. Edited March 2, 20223 yr by Htsguy
March 2, 20223 yr It does ... just feel that the net positive of more workers right in the heart of the city would be a bigger win. But - as they say - good "problem" to have.
March 2, 20223 yr 20 minutes ago, OldEnough said: It does ... just feel that the net positive of more workers right in the heart of the city would be a bigger win. But - as they say - good "problem" to have. This is technically downtown. Personally, I'd rather the entire CBD gets developed so the blight is gone rather than have everything hyperconcentrated in 10 blocks around public square.
March 2, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: ^ Agreed. That section of town is definitely in need of some attention. This area is the first of many important pieces for a more cohesive connection to the surrounding neighborhoods going east of Downtown. This coupled with the Superior Avenue Midway and new emphasis on AsiaTown investment– so awesome.
March 3, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, downtownjoe said: This area is the first of many important pieces for a more cohesive connection to the surrounding neighborhoods going east of Downtown. This coupledfwith the Superior Avenue Midway and new emphasis on AsiaTown investment– so awesome. Think of it as a net benefit to Asia town businesses/restaurants which will spur more development.
March 4, 20223 yr On 3/2/2022 at 3:44 PM, OldEnough said: Great news but I think I’d be more excited if Cross Country we’re moving their offices into the Centennial. Naw this will wake up a sleeping area and once completed, also due to the amount of workers I wouldn't be surprised to see spinoff business open around it (makes me which the townhomes built had condo's over retail fronting Superior with the townhomes in the back but I digress). This is exactly what this area needed.
April 11, 20223 yr Projects, projects, projects… By Ken Prendergast / April 11, 2022 If it seems like there’s been a sudden increase in real estate development projects in Cleveland lately, you’re not alone. And last week, the city’s Building Department received applications for zoning reviews and eventual building permits of three decent-sized projects — in one day. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/04/11/projects-projects-projects/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 24, 20223 yr Evergreen plants itself in fertile ground By Ken Prendergast / April 24, 2022 When Michael DeAloia shows off the new home of Evergreen Podcasts, there’s an air of entrepreneurial energy and optimism in the place. Crafted out of the former radio studios and offices of WZZP/WDOK-FM at 2644 St. Clair Ave., the fresh smell of paint and carpet pushed around by the action of people coming and going makes the building feel reinvigorated. That aura extends to the surrounding area on the east side of downtown. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/04/24/evergreen-plants-itself-in-fertile-ground/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 24, 20223 yr OMG - i just snarfed my coffee. LOL @ DISCO 106 WZZP! aka ZIP106 The radio station of my disco infatuated tweens. Click the blue link above for some ZIP106 Soundbites from 1978. 😀 Good luck to Evergreen on their effective adaptive reuse of these former Cleveland broadcast studios! Edited April 24, 20223 yr by ExPatClevGuy
July 10, 20222 yr Artcraft Building has a new suitor By Ken Prendergast / July 10, 2022 Often the biggest domino is the last one to fall. That’s the case in the Superior Arts District where one former warehouse/textile building after another is falling under the redevelopment knife and coming out with a new lease on life. The biggest of those old buildings is the Artcraft Building, 2530-2570 Superior Ave. and is proving to be the most difficult to get rehabilitated. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/07/10/artcraft-building-has-a-new-suitor/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 20222 yr Thank for this article KJP. ((🎩)) Hats off to K&D for all they have done and do, but I'm pleased that another entity will develop this project. K&D deserves all my praise, but they dont deserve a monopoly on downtown area residential. - A good mix of developers helps to keep things in good order for all.
July 11, 20222 yr Great news and totally agree it’s good to hear someone new getting involved. I used to work with a company who were based in this building, so have been in there many times. It’s as cool as hell but, as KJP points out, it’s also going to be a major conversion job. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 11, 20222 yr ^ You two beat me to the punch but yes, I also agree that K&D pulling out is a good thing. They have done some nice work (and some not so nice) downtown and for the most part I applaud their investment but we need a more diverse development environment in this town.
July 11, 20222 yr Interesting that CrossCountry Mortgage's official twitter account liked my tweet of the article above which speculates that CCM is the buyer of the Artcraft Building. Hmm. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 20222 yr 2 minutes ago, KJP said: Interesting that CrossCountry Mortgage's official twitter account liked my tweet of the article above which speculates that CCM is the buyer of the Artcraft Building. Hmm. I thought they had acquired everything and were balls deep in the new HQ renovation?
July 11, 20222 yr 34 minutes ago, Ineffable_Matt said: I thought they had acquired everything and were balls deep in the new HQ renovation? I think the idea is that this would be a spin off to enhance the area around CCM HQ as opposed to a part of the HQ.
July 11, 20222 yr 46 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: I think the idea is that this would be a spin off to enhance the area around CCM HQ as opposed to a part of the HQ. Correct. Which is why I referenced some of the other projects that are developing in the area. What's also interesting is that if you add up the square footage of all the buildings CCM/ affiliates currently own, they are still under the 350,000-square-foot threshold to be eligible for the TMUD they got -- unless my math was wrong or I missed a building. That calculation doesn't include the Artcraft Building. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 20222 yr 41 minutes ago, KJP said: What's also interesting is that if you add up the square footage of all the buildings CCM/ affiliates currently own, they are still under the 350,000-square-foot threshold to be eligible for the TMUD they got -- unless my math was wrong or I missed a building. That calculation doesn't include the Artcraft Building. Aren't they planning to build a parking garage? Maybe that will bring it up to 350K sq ft.
July 11, 20222 yr 43 minutes ago, KJP said: Correct. Which is why I referenced some of the other projects that are developing in the area. What's also interesting is that if you add up the square footage of all the buildings CCM/ affiliates currently own, they are still under the 350,000-square-foot threshold to be eligible for the TMUD they got -- unless my math was wrong or I missed a building. That calculation doesn't include the Artcraft Building. Weren’t they adding on with a parking garage to their HQ?
July 11, 20222 yr I thought so, but I haven't seen any evidence of it (permits or actual work). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 12, 20222 yr Cross-posted from the Random Developments thread since much of this article is about the Superior Arts District... 6 hours ago, KJP said: New developer turns in big property plays By Ken Prendergast / August 12, 2022 A Beachwood-based real estate development partnership that’s less than two years old is making a lot of big moves in acquiring real estate in Cleveland’s urban core. The “where, why and how” questions surrounding those acquisitions are answered by “who” is behind those buys. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2022/08/12/new-developer-turns-in-big-property-plays/ "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 On 7/10/2022 at 7:42 PM, KJP said: Artcraft Building has a new suitor By Ken Prendergast / July 10, 2022 Often the biggest domino is the last one to fall. That’s the case in the Superior Arts District where one former warehouse/textile building after another is falling under the redevelopment knife and coming out with a new lease on life. The biggest of those old buildings is the Artcraft Building, 2530-2570 Superior Ave. and is proving to be the most difficult to get rehabilitated. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/07/10/artcraft-building-has-a-new-suitor/ On 7/11/2022 at 1:18 PM, KJP said: Interesting that CrossCountry Mortgage's official twitter account liked my tweet of the article above which speculates that CCM is the buyer of the Artcraft Building. Hmm. Crains reporting today the principals of Cross County have purchased the Artcraft Building as @KJP speculated was going to happen in early July of this year.
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