October 5, 20231 yr On 9/27/2023 at 12:10 PM, Mendo said: The speculation does bring up an interesting point. A lot of parking garages downtown were built in the 60's and 70's that will need substantial renovation. Some may become tear down candidates for new construction. I bet most of us would prefer the surface lots get filled first though. I hate the parking garage on E 9th next to St John's Cathedral. I hope that one gets torn down.
October 5, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: Here’s the new look hopefully not for long Perhaps a new Cliffs HQ?
October 8, 20231 yr https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJvo1QJaiU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Any one know where these townhomes are going up?
October 8, 20231 yr 11 minutes ago, BoomerangCleRes said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJvo1QJaiU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Any one know where these townhomes are going up? Judging by the view through the windows, in the middle of the Metroparks somewhere.
October 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, BoomerangCleRes said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJvo1QJaiU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Any one know where these townhomes are going up? the comments say on W74th north of detroit "super close to edgewater"
October 9, 20231 yr 14 minutes ago, dwolfi01 said: the comments say on W74th north of detroit "super close to edgewater" Hmmmm. Maybe here?
October 9, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyJvo1QJaiU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Any one know where these townhomes are going up? Directly across from the Community Garden on 74th. They tore down the street-facing garages that were on the site a little while back for infill housing. This is that project.
October 9, 20231 yr 24 minutes ago, ELaunder said: Directly across from the Community Garden on 74th. They tore down the street-facing garages that were on the site a little while back for infill housing. This is that project. That’s a great spot, dangerous being so close to local west
October 9, 20231 yr Incredible with the success of Battery Park, Staion 73 leasing up 100% as it’s still finishing construction, renovated homes on West 76th selling for $500-600k+, and yet, the Lake & Detroit intersection remains a vast vacant wasteland.
October 9, 20231 yr 8 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: That’s a great spot, dangerous being so close to local west Never been, Im guessing it is that good? I always drive by on way to Good Company.
October 9, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, WindyBuckeye said: Never been, Im guessing it is that good? I always drive by on way to Good Company. Favorite sandwich place around the city, haven’t been disappointed by any of the sandwiches I’ve tried also the fries are very good Edited October 9, 20231 yr by BoomerangCleRes
October 9, 20231 yr Author Stark grounded as war erupts in Israel By Ken Prendergast / October 9, 2023 Greater Cleveland real estate executive Ezra Stark is grounded in Israel by the outbreak of war over the weekend, Stark confirmed to NEOtrans through a company spokesperson. He was scheduled to fly out Sunday but most airlines including all U.S.-based carriers have temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle Eastern nation due to its worsening security situation following a surprise, massive attack Oct. 7 by the terrorist group Hamas. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/10/09/stark-grounded-as-war-erupts-in-israel/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 13, 20231 yr Author Article updated. Both Bob and Ezra Stark have safely returned to the USA. On 10/9/2023 at 5:30 PM, KJP said: Stark grounded as war erupts in Israel By Ken Prendergast / October 9, 2023 Greater Cleveland real estate executive Ezra Stark is grounded in Israel by the outbreak of war over the weekend, Stark confirmed to NEOtrans through a company spokesperson. He was scheduled to fly out Sunday but most airlines including all U.S.-based carriers have temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle Eastern nation due to its worsening security situation following a surprise, massive attack Oct. 7 by the terrorist group Hamas. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/10/09/stark-grounded-as-war-erupts-in-israel/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 29, 20231 yr Author Local projects may benefit from federal incentives By Ken Prendergast / October 29, 2023 Having too much office space, not enough housing inventory and tight private financing to address those conditions isn’t just a Greater Cleveland phenomenon. It’s a nationwide problem. So the federal government on Friday announced incentives to encourage the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use and develop surplus land owned by transit agencies. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/10/29/local-projects-may-benefit-from-federal-incentives/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 29, 20231 yr I mean, this makes so much sense. Too bad it took a pandemic and some economic disorder to get it here.
October 30, 20231 yr The opening under the NS tracks near E 55th and Euclid. Edited October 30, 20231 yr by urb-a-saurus
November 6, 20231 yr Here's a random observation for the random development thread. Most of the major downtown projects being discussed right now involve way more than just the project itself. They propose, or require major investments and upgrades to infrastructure or other urban planning measures to connect the project to the rest of downtown or to otherwise create a cohesive urban experience. Bridging highways, train tracks, steep topography, infill development to "connect" to the rest of the City, new transit stops, etc. Examples include, the Bedrock Riverfront, the Cavs practice facility, the Lakefront Plan, Stadium south of the innerbelt, and several of the Courthouse proposals , including the one that suggests expanding the convention center, and the TurnDev plan to build on the Pit. On paper, one would think these are some of Downtown's least desirable and/or maybe challenging sites. On the one hand, I love that the development community is so optimistic on Cleveland and using projects to leverage major urban planning improvements that, if completed, would really make an enormous impact on Cleveland. On the other hand, I can't help but wonder why developers aren't taking advantage of the low-hanging fruit. There are so many flat, vacant lots in the heart of Downtown. Examples include W. 9th & St. Clair, W. 3rd & St. Clair, Nucleus site, and anything east of E 13th, not to mention many more smaller sites. These are "shovel ready", in the heart of Downtown, accessible by transit, surrounded by other development/activity, and require no special public improvements (other than streetscape). I wonder why that is and what it says about Cleveland development. I'm sure the reasons, and opinions are complicated and varied, but it's something I wonder about.
November 6, 20231 yr ^ Perhaps it is because keeping those lots for parking is quite lucrative for whomever owns them.
November 6, 20231 yr 32 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: ^ Perhaps it is because keeping those lots for parking is quite lucrative for whomever owns them. Bingo. Low taxes, highly profitable, minimal maintenance.
November 6, 20231 yr ^Just to do some quick math, there looks to be roughly 230 parking spots on the Nucleus parking lot in front of the Harry Buffalo. Just the surface lot, not including any garages. Multiply that by 41 home games, and conservatively $30 a spot. Just for basketball alone, that lot makes $282,000. Add in 81 home guardians games. Add in concerts at the Q when they really jack up prices, Monsters hockey, playoff games, and of course the daytime monthly parking income. Seems like they are making easily a million dollars a year while employing 1-2 gate attendants.
November 6, 20231 yr Feel like market conditions are keeping them parking lots like the nucleus cite, right now with interest rates and construction costs where they are it’s more economical to go after the bigger visions that require pre-planning, surveying, studies, and the city to start infrastructure pieces vs starting a construction ready site that just needs capital
November 6, 20231 yr Snavely and Great Lakes Brewing Company are working on something together not sure what at the moment Edited November 6, 20231 yr by BoomerangCleRes
November 6, 20231 yr We’ve talked about taxing the parking lots downtown before in order to entice development. This article sums it up nicely: https://cityobservatory.org/parking_pay_way/
November 7, 20231 yr 3 hours ago, Oldmanladyluck said: We’ve talked about taxing the parking lots downtown before in order to entice development. This article sums it up nicely: https://cityobservatory.org/parking_pay_way/ Interesting that Hartford's justification is impervious surface runoff has a cost. Our sewer district already imposes an impervious surface fee -- are parking lot owners paying that fee? They should.
November 7, 20231 yr 15 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: Snavely and Great Lakes Brewing Company are working on something together not sure what at the moment In the Hingetown area?
November 7, 20231 yr 15 hours ago, BoomerangCleRes said: Snavely and Great Lakes Brewing Company are working on something together not sure what at the moment Platform/Gypsy brewing at Fulton & Vega?
November 7, 20231 yr Ideally we'd hear something about Great Lakes and their land on Carter Road soon.
November 7, 20231 yr Thinking more about it, I think a small tap room on specialty beers or something similar could be in the works at the old Ohio Galley bar space that's open by Snavely's buildings.
November 13, 20231 yr Greyhound Station may move to puritas-w.150https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/greyhound-buses-may-be-bound-west-side-downtown-link
November 13, 20231 yr Author It's actually a little more complicated than that..... Greyhound, Barons may offer downtown, west-side stops By Ken Prendergast / November 13, 2023 With the clock ticking down to an eventual departure from the 75-year-old Greyhound station in Downtown Cleveland, the operator of long-distance bus services is seeking new stations to serve area travelers. After an earlier plan to relocate Cleveland’s station to the Triskett Red Line rapid transit station on the west side met civic resistance, Barons Bus Inc. is pursuing two stations locally. Cleveland-based Barons operates bus service under a license with Greyhound. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/11/13/greyhound-barons-may-offer-downtown-west-side-stops/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 15, 20231 yr The Bridgework thread is locked but they went to the Ohio City Community meeting to present the same design they proposed to the landmark commission recently. They did mention a few things worthy of a note: 1) timeline was stated as groundbreaking in late spring with a 2 year construction. So opening early summer 2026. 2) the presenter did mention they had updates for the landmark commission and did submit them they are just in the backlog to get onto the meetings. So it seems they did incorporate feedback from the last concept review. I can repost this in the Bridgeworks thread if it gets unlocked and move it there.
November 15, 20231 yr 3 minutes ago, dwolfi01 said: The Bridgework thread is locked but they went to the Ohio City Community meeting to present the same design they proposed to the landmark commission recently. They did mention a few things worthy of a note: 1) timeline was stated as groundbreaking in late spring with a 2 year construction. So opening early summer 2026. 2) the presenter did mention they had updates for the landmark commission and did submit them they are just in the backlog to get onto the meetings. So it seems they did incorporate feedback from the last concept review. I can repost this in the Bridgeworks thread if it gets unlocked and move it there. I take it from your post that in their presentation to the community group they did not offer any updated renderings.
November 15, 20231 yr 1 minute ago, Htsguy said: I take it from your post that in their presentation to the community group they did not offer any updated renderings. No but they mentioned they did submit the updates to Landmarks but the slides I saw looked exactly the same. Luckily they didn't get too many angry questions.
November 15, 20231 yr Author Thanks as always to @Agreenefor the use of his awesome aerials! Next round of Brownfield grants starts Dec. 5 By Ken Prendergast / November 15, 2023 Several things have long slowed Cleveland’s post-industrial transition to embrace new economic drivers. One of the biggest is the lack of large, clean properties near existing labor. The city recently announced a $50 million land assembly program that could be boosted to $100 million with other funding. While some of that funding could come from the private sector, another source may well come from a new round of state funding to aid redevelopment, announced today. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/11/15/next-round-of-brownfield-grants-starts-dec-5/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 15, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, dwolfi01 said: No but they mentioned they did submit the updates to Landmarks but the slides I saw looked exactly the same. Luckily they didn't get too many angry questions. I actually subsequently found the meeting on YouTube. You're right about Graham simply presenting the old design while indicating that they were supposedly making some changes based on the comments of design review and Landmarks. A concern of mine, however, was that in making the presentation he touted the arches on that awful top floor. That top floor was one of the elements the reviewers found most objectionable along with the unbroken mass of the building (which was the number one concern). I am worried the comments concerning the top floor are being ignored. I guess we will see.
November 17, 20231 yr On 11/15/2023 at 10:17 AM, KJP said: Next round of Brownfield grants starts Dec. 5 By Ken Prendergast / November 15, 2023 Several things have long slowed Cleveland’s post-industrial transition to embrace new economic drivers. One of the biggest is the lack of large, clean properties near existing labor. The city recently announced a $50 million land assembly program that could be boosted to $100 million with other funding. While some of that funding could come from the private sector, another source may well come from a new round of state funding to aid redevelopment, announced today. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/11/15/next-round-of-brownfield-grants-starts-dec-5/ So would this give incentive for Scranton-Averell to develop (or sell) their propoerties?
November 17, 20231 yr 11 minutes ago, Rustbelter said: So would this give incentive for Scranton-Averell to develop (or sell) their propoerties? First they have to answer their telephone.
November 17, 20231 yr Author 1 hour ago, Rustbelter said: So would this give incentive for Scranton-Averell to develop (or sell) their propoerties? This listing for one of their properties tells you all you need to know: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/1857-Carter-Rd-Cleveland-OH/28004601/ It's a 1.84-acre parcel on a redeveloping Scranton Peninsula. Are they offering it for sale? Nope. Scranton-Averell usually doesn't sell. If they did, they wouldn't be sitting on dozens of acres of rotting land for 200 years. They're leasing it. For what purpose are they marketing it? "The property is the ideal location for a semi tractor-trailer parking, construction staging, and/or equipment storage." Way to create a dynamic urban setting, fellas. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 17, 20231 yr That's pathetic. At a cost of $3,976/month no less. Now imagine that lot pulling in $3K a month x 100 apartments. Also imagine how much tax revenue this costs the city. Would be a shame if the city instituted a special tax on "semi tractor-trailer parking, construction staging, and/or equipment storage" in this district to make up for that opportunity cost. Edited November 17, 20231 yr by Rustbelter
November 17, 20231 yr Pretty neat FB post: 📸 https://www.facebook.com/share/Ka29wUz4Ra6fRadW/?mibextid=K35XfP Edited November 17, 20231 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
November 30, 20231 yr So how many cranes do we have up in the area? Am I missing any? Circle Square: 1 Cleveland Clinic: 4 Sherwin Williams: 2 Van Aken: 1
November 30, 20231 yr WKYC is reporting the UK company Blue Abyss will close on the land needed for their facility in the next couple of weeks. Blue Abyss owner in town today stating that construction to start in the spring with 18 month schedule. The UK facility has been delayed.
December 1, 20231 yr 23 hours ago, Cleveland said: So how many cranes do we have up in the area? Am I missing any? Circle Square: 1 Cleveland Clinic: 4 Sherwin Williams: 2 Van Aken: 1 There is at least one at Progressive Field.
December 7, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: What the heck? https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/rivchun-jewelers-plans-downtown-cleveland-move-after-80-years "Rivchun's landlord, David Bishoff, is well aware of the elevator complaints. He said he's planning to renovate the 13-story building, which will be rebranded as the Tiffany Glass Building after the City Club leaves. The name is a nod to the decorative Tiffany & Co. inlays that once adorned the building's walls, door frames and columns. That glass, hidden from view today, will be displayed again, with descriptive plaques lining the building's corridors, said Bishoff, president of Columbus-based E.V. Bishoff Co. In addition to replacing the elevator equipment, Bishoff plans to update all of the bathrooms and common areas. Renovations could start in late 2023 or early 2024, said Bishoff, who would not discuss the cost of the project. Data provider CoStar Group Inc. says the property is 77% leased, a figure that Bishoff said "is probably accurate." If so, the building will be about 70% full after the City Club and Rivchun depart. Most of the tenants are small firms, occupying a few hundred to a few thousand square feet. Real estate brokers view the building as a potential candidate for a residential conversion, amid steady demand for downtown housing and a soft office market. But Bishoff, who acquired the property in 2001, has no plans to change the use. The City Club's space, which fills the second floor, will become a venue called the Tiffany Glass Event Center, he said. And he's confident that Rivchun's longtime shop and offices, where the jeweler has made considerable investments, will be marketable. Edited December 7, 20231 yr by downtownjoe
December 7, 20231 yr Regarding the jeweler (that I never knew existed until today) on why he picked the U.S Bank Centre"it offered the off-the-street feeling of intimacy in a busier building, with better visibility." So they want visibility without being visible, gotcha. Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk
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