Not sure where to put this, but there is an article in the NYT today mentioning the Innerbelt Bridge and showing a pic of Cleveland

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/us/09projects.html?ref=todayspaper

Not sure where to put this, but there is an article in the NYT today mentioning the Innerbelt Bridge and showing a pic of Cleveland

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/09/us/09projects.html?ref=todayspaper

 

How about in the Inner Belt thread?

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,2438.0.html

 

Or in the Ohio Stimulus Funds for Transportation thread?

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,18922.0.html

 

Or maybe in the Rethinking Transport in the USA?

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,14971.0.html

 

For everyone: Please do a little searching first. This thread isn't supposed to be a dumping ground. It's for "homeless" topics.

How about a "thanks for posting the article" first, then a "may I suggest placing it here"? That's all you had to say.  It is, first and foremost, an article about development.  I did do a search and thought where I posted it would be the best all encompassing spot.  Obviously, you don't agree.

Sorry. I was having a bad evening with work and I took it out on you.

 

But transportation developments belong in threads in the transportation section.

Thanks. Now I know :-)

^ and knowing is half the battle. ;)

<a href=http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090713/SUB1/307139985/1004&Profile=1004>Jackson urges area lenders to collaborate</a>

Mayor's meeting, to encourage banks to work together to move along ready projects, met positively

By ARIELLE KASS

4:30 am, July 13, 2009

 

The administration of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is urging local lenders to help get earth turning on shovel-ready construction projects.

 

The mayor gathered more than a half-dozen bank representatives and other lenders to a meeting June 30 to advocate that they work together to fund on a shared basis projects within the city limits that are ready to move forward, but require external financing to proceed. The idea is that multiple lenders jointly could extend credit for a particular project in order to spread the financing risk...

 

Metropolis Nightclub on the west bank of the flats will close and do a complete remodel. The club will reopen with new decor and a new name.

Really?, when will it re-open?

<a href=http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090713/SUB1/307139985/1004&Profile=1004>Jackson urges area lenders to collaborate</a>

Mayor's meeting, to encourage banks to work together to move along ready projects, met positively

By ARIELLE KASS

 

This... by the way... is fantastic.

<a href=http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090713/SUB1/307139985/1004&Profile=1004>Jackson urges area lenders to collaborate</a>

Mayor's meeting, to encourage banks to work together to move along ready projects, met positively

By ARIELLE KASS

 

This... by the way... is fantastic.

 

Yes. It is.

 

Mayor Jackson's taking on some pretty exciting, inventive initiatives, in my opinion.

jpop, thanks for posting.  VERY positive article.

 

A representative from PNC Financial Services Group, the owner of National City Corp., was invited but could not attend, a spokesman said.

 

Did we really think Pittsburgh would invest in Cleveland  :roll:

jpop, thanks for posting.  VERY positive article.

 

A representative from PNC Financial Services Group, the owner of National City Corp., was invited but could not attend, a spokesman said.

 

Did we really think Pittsburgh would invest in Cleveland  ::)

 

Serious question.  Why do you think they wont?  They cannot afford to turn their back on the community without risk of losing retail deposits.  That would bring the risk of collapse, that will ultimately hurt the bank and the community even more.

Yes, but I wasn't being serious--just a low jab at the Cleveland-Pittsburgh rivalry (well the one used to be nowadays).  For business reasons, they obviously have too much to lose for any sort of negative perception, especially taking over a 100+ year Cleveland institution.

 

I found it comical that they were not present, especially the new ownership stemming from Pittsburgh and a recent take over.

 

BUT--All in all, good PR for Major Jackson and the city...and the appearence (if not reality) that progress is being made.  I approve thus far.

This would be GREAT for projects which have stalled downtown, along with others throughout the city!  This is a great move by the Mayor.

Do you guys think East Bank of the Flats is going to be getting the money first, or will they be looking for smaller projects?

<a href=http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/byline_regina_brettmetro_colum.html>Cleveland offers grants to improve vacant lots</a>

Posted by Margaret Bernstein/Philanthropy Columnist July 14, 2009 19:00PM

 

There are 5,000 parcels in Cleveland's land bank.

 

Five thousand opportunities to pump some stability, innovation and activism into city neighborhoods blighted by foreclosure...

 

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: [email protected], 216-999-4876

^This is a great move by the City.  Though the lots are not being redeveloped (which I'm sure most people would would prefer), our city is becoming greener through this crisis. I seen nothing but positives in regards to these grants.

"Although gardens are fine, Reichtell wishes applicants would pursue more innovative ideas."

 

I think this is a good point. I hope there are some innovative re-uses that come out of this, too.

Not sure where to post this, but what in the hell are the new street name signs along Euclid Avenue saying "CHERRY TREE LANE?"  What are they refering to?  To me, it seems like the silliest thing I've seen in a while.

It's a temporary thing, promoting Mary Poppins.

"Although gardens are fine, Reichtell wishes applicants would pursue more innovative ideas."

 

I think this is a good point. I hope there are some innovative re-uses that come out of this, too.

 

Honestly, community gardens don't feel like strong economic drivers.

It's a temporary thing, promoting Mary Poppins.

 

Got ya.  Relieved they aren't trying to change the name of Euclid Avenue to a more suburbanite acceptable name.

"Although gardens are fine, Reichtell wishes applicants would pursue more innovative ideas."

 

I think this is a good point. I hope there are some innovative re-uses that come out of this, too.

 

Honestly, community gardens don't feel like strong economic drivers.

 

I heard that they help create additional clerk positions in the Home Depot's garden section.

Honestly, community gardens don't feel like strong economic drivers.

 

I think they can be, depending on how large the vision is for each one. But if all they're doing is providing the surrounding neighborhood with a few vegetables every year, then yes .. I agree.

 

Which is why I think his point is a good one. If all that comes out of these vacancies is a bunch of community gardens .. well, then I think people have aimed way too low and haven't though outside of the box enough. I mean, this is an opportunity to re-shape the city in a lot of senses. I really hope some amazing ideas get put on the table, along with the community gardens, which are nice, don't get me wrong.

"Although gardens are fine, Reichtell wishes applicants would pursue more innovative ideas."

 

I think this is a good point. I hope there are some innovative re-uses that come out of this, too.

 

Honestly, community gardens don't feel like strong economic drivers.

 

I heard that they help create additional clerk positions in the Home Depot's garden section.

 

....and local garden centers and Lowe's; landscapers and horticulturalist.  Those jobs can also have spin off at larger gardens and tourism. Sales from the garden, mean money is being spent in the community.

 

It's all about a plan and how it's executed.

 

If one urban garden can interest one kid in Horticultire, that is one future job.

It looks like a new building is going up by the Cleveland Playhouse on E.83rd.  I tried to search for it on this site but didn't find it.  Anyone know what's going on there?

It looks like a new building is going up by the Cleveland Playhouse on E.83rd. I tried to search for it on this site but didn't find it. Anyone know what's going on there?

 

Grocery store.  See here:

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,3435.0/msg,401776.html

This is the last Hungarian Church left FYI:

 

 

St. Elizabeth of Hungary could be center of movement to revive a Hungarian neighborhood at Buckeye Road

Posted by Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer Reporter July 23, 2009 04:00AM

 

CLEVELAND -- On a desolate sweep of Cleveland's Buckeye Road, between Woodland Avenue and East 90th Street, it's difficult to imagine crowded bakeries, bustling sidewalks and taverns roaring to a gypsy violin.

 

The old Hungarian neighborhood is so far gone as to be almost erased. Until you come upon St. Elizabeth of Hungary and walk into a church as big and as beautiful as the day it was consecrated in 1922.

 

More info at Cleveland.com

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/st_elizabeth_of_hungary_could.html

 

Snapped a pic of the Fulton Road Bridge from I-71:

 

Awesome! I was wondering what that looked like.. thanks!

Looking for downtown vacancy rates for apartments.  I know it's less than 10%, but I'm looking for the real statistics from an actual source (website, newspaper article, census).  Anybody know where I can find this info?

Someone let me know when theres talks of a new skyscraper that about the only thing that intrests me. I don't care what anyone thinks or says of that.

Someone let me know when theres talks of a new skyscraper that about the only thing that intrests me. I don't care what anyone thinks or says of that.

 

Then you'll be waiting awhile.

 

Someone let me know when theres talks of a new skyscraper that about the only thing that intrests me. I don't care what anyone thinks or says of that.

 

Well thank god we're finally relieved of the burden of proving your ignorance of little things like a silly little economic crisis. :roll:

Re: The church article above....

 

Moving story. A fully functional neighborhood/community which many have not had the privilege of experiencing...or the fond memories of what it was like. Hopefully this can be a seed to grow on. Buckeye Rd. actually has a lot of character.

Someone let me know when theres talks of a new skyscraper that about the only thing that intrests me. I don't care what anyone thinks or says of that.

 

My, what dazzling social skills.

Found this on the Design Review docet.  Looks like One Cleveland Center at the SE corner of St. Clair and East Ninth will be getting a new plaza layout and entry canopy.

Interesting. IIRC, didn't Zaremba have an option to redevelop this portion of the parcel as a component of the Avenue District? I wonder if he gave up the option or it expired or if this a hold-over upgrade (although it seems relatively elaborate if there is even a chance that it might get further developed within the next several years).

No, this is actually the current plaza that leads into the lobby of the building (corner of 9th and St. Clair).  The Zaremba part is the grassy area along the back part of the parking garage. 

So, just a lobby and sidewalk update?

Yes, basically.

Ah, my mistake. I forgot how large their frontage along St. Clair is!

Ah, my mistake. I forgot their frontage along St. Clair is!

 

OT Alert:  ;)

 

Too bad they can drill under East Ninth and put a train station stop there!  That planter in front of the building is such useless space.

Harrah's looks to Cleveland area as casino site

By Associated Press

 

POSTED: 08:52 a.m. EDT, Aug 05, 2009

 

CLEVELAND: Gambling company Harrah's Entertainment Inc. is looking at the Cleveland area as a possible casino location.

 

Harrah's is taking an e-mail survey among its customers who live in Ohio asking for thoughts on the horse racing tracks which will share up to 17,500 slot machines approved with the new state budget...

 

Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com

Found this on the Design Review docet. Looks like One Cleveland Center at the SE corner of St. Clair and East Ninth will be getting a new plaza layout and entry canopy.

So I can't continue mocking the building because its owners have to put up signs warning people about ice sliding off the glass above their lobby everytime we get an ice storm? Seriously, someone wasn't thinking about the weather when the entry to that building was designed. Glad to see they're fixing it now.

we get those warnings in Key Tower too.

we get those warnings in Key Tower too.

 

and add 200 Public Square (when I worked there).

Does anyone know what is going in the former Coakley Real Estate space on w.6 between Blind Pig and RTA? 

 

The Coakley Space was actually between Bling Pig and the entrance to The Bradley Building.  Did Coakley move?  Is that space vacant now?

'Aerotropolis' idea takes off as Cleveland, 'burbs team on study

 

Hopkins viewed as anchor of effort to attract transportation, logistics outfits

 

By JAY MILLER

 

4:30 am, August 10, 2009

 

The planning process to redevelop the region around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport into something called an “aerotropolis” has left the gate.

 

On board are the city of Cleveland, a group of near- airport suburbs and Cuyahoga County. The communities last month committed $63,000 and hired researchers at Cleveland State University to study whether Northeast Ohio should grab the next new thing in regional economic development...

 

 

http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20090810/SUB1/308109975/1008&Profile=1008