October 4, 201014 yr I recently saw some suits looking over plans concerning the Richman Bros factory on E55th... Looks like they are still trying to make it happen
October 4, 201014 yr While riding this weekend, I noticed that the buildings on the NE corner of Brainard and Mayfield (right next to Church of St. Clare) had been demolished. Did an internet search and it appears that a Key Bank branch will be built there. Nothing to get excited about. Just an FYI in case anyone was curious.
October 5, 201014 yr I recently saw some suits looking over plans concerning the Richman Bros factory on E55th... Looks like they are still trying to make it happen Make what happen?
October 5, 201014 yr I recently saw some suits looking over plans concerning the Richman Bros factory on E55th... Looks like they are still trying to make it happen Make what happen? A quick google search returned... http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/10/building_sold.html That article is a year old tho, so I'm not sure if there is any updated info. eta: actually found some more info in another article http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/news7712.html
October 5, 201014 yr Author This paragraph, plus the fact that this reprinted Crain's article doesn't show on the Crain's site, makes me think this is an old article.... Interviewed through an interpreter, investor group leader Shaojun Dong said he decided to buy the property because of its proximity to University Circle's health care institutions and the development potential stemming from the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority's plan to move Cleveland's port to a site at the north end of East 55th Street. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 31, 201014 yr I'm not sure if this has been posted anywhere on the site, but here's a great video about Downtown Cleveland developments:
November 1, 201014 yr Awesome. I'm keeping that link in my back pocket to show to people. Very very well done.
November 1, 201014 yr Author Outstanding! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 2, 201014 yr That video was awesome. Does anyone know who made it?? DCA was listed at the end.
November 2, 201014 yr Great video!.....Now for step two....let's get away from the screen and let's make the city look just as good in person as it does in the videos by doing the simple things. I have mentioned them and have taken initiative on them to the point of vomiting so no need to list. But, we all can make a difference collectively.
November 16, 201014 yr What is going on in the fenced off lot between Fenway Senior Housing and the Auto shop on Euclid (right accross from the Clinic)?
November 17, 201014 yr That was more impressive than anything to come out of "Cleveland+". I agree. Even though, the slogan could be a bit better.. the footage was excellent as was the graphics. Positive videos about cities like that, which are well done, are hard to come by.
November 19, 201014 yr So it sounds like a lot of projects have to get underway by the end of the year in order to claim tax benefits. I think this board will light up between now and Jan. 1
November 19, 201014 yr Author It's already lighting up! Lots going on. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 24, 201014 yr I didnt see this posted anywhere, so here it tis... U.S. Coast Guard to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new facility at Cleveland moorings CLEVELAND - The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to host a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new facility at the Cleveland moorings to replace the current buildings, Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Scheduled to attend the ceremony are: Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District; Ohio Senator George Voinovich; and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. The Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill provided $16.8 million in funding "to complete the project proposal to renovate, improve, or construct a new Station and Marine Safety Unit Cleveland Harbor, Ohio, and to begin work on this project." $16.8 million funds the first phase of the project; constructing a two-story operations building on vacant land just west of the existing main building. Press Release: https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/443/959051/
November 24, 201014 yr I didnt see this posted anywhere, so here it tis... U.S. Coast Guard to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new facility at Cleveland moorings CLEVELAND - The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to host a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new facility at the Cleveland moorings to replace the current buildings, Tuesday, at 3 p.m. Scheduled to attend the ceremony are: Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District; Ohio Senator George Voinovich; and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. The Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill provided $16.8 million in funding "to complete the project proposal to renovate, improve, or construct a new Station and Marine Safety Unit Cleveland Harbor, Ohio, and to begin work on this project." $16.8 million funds the first phase of the project; constructing a two-story operations building on vacant land just west of the existing main building. Press Release: https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/443/959051/ I dont think the design is bad I just wish something better would have gone in that spot
November 27, 201014 yr Author That looks like an administration building for the Rock Hall. Wonder how many people will knock on the Coast Guard's door asking for Hendrix Revival tickets? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 28, 201014 yr That looks like an administration building for the Rock Hall. Wonder how many people will knock on the Coast Guard's door asking for Hendrix Revival tickets? The building definitely fits into the area well so at least that is good. I just wish that location was better used.
December 2, 201014 yr Here's an article detailing the results of the meeting this past Tuesday of local architects, landscape architects, and planners brainstorming on the future of downtown: http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/12/downtown_planners_brainstorm_i.html
December 2, 201014 yr The idea of converting the rooftops of the Huntington and Willard Park garages into parks is an intriguing idea I have never heard mentioned before. That said, I park on the roof of Huntington several times each month and would miss it. The lower levels of that garage are horrific to deal with IMO. The comments section gives a good sample of how non-UO'ers typically view urban development :(
December 12, 201014 yr I ate at the House of Cues over the weekend (great food btw) and learned that they will be closing down at the end of the year. The owner was bought out and it will be turned into a martini/wine bar.
December 13, 201014 yr Author I ate at the House of Cues over the weekend (great food btw) and learned that they will be closing down at the end of the year. The owner was bought out and it will be turned into a martini/wine bar. Eh... How many billiards clubs do we have downtown vs wine/martini bars? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 13, 201014 yr I'm not sure if this has been posted anywhere else: Federal funds to help 17 Northeast Ohio street and trail projects Tremont: Professor Avenue intersection at Fairfield Avenue and West 10th Street $600,000 Warehouse District: Extend Warehouse District streetscape improvements already on West Sixth Street north of Superior Avenue $600,000 Larchmere: Larchmere Boulevard from East 121st Street to East 130th Street $587,041 Flats: 2 1/2-acre property along the Cuyahoga River in the Flats for Rivergate Park $600,000 Edgewater/Lakewood: Create 4 1/2 miles of bus-only lanes and add bus shelters on Clifton Boulevard $600,000 University Circle: Reconfigure the University Circle Rapid Station and bus routes $600,000 Cleveland Metroparks: Create a half-mile trail connection from Garfield Reservation to Mill Creek Falls for the Mill Creek Connector $600,000 http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/12/streetscape_and_trail_projects.html
December 13, 201014 yr I ate at the House of Cues over the weekend (great food btw) and learned that they will be closing down at the end of the year. The owner was bought out and it will be turned into a martini/wine bar. Eh... How many billiards clubs do we have downtown vs wine/martini bars? The House of Cues was the only true Pool Hall downtown that I knew of. I mean, the Corner Alley has a table or two, but it's not really a true pool hall. The House of Cues has 5 tables.
December 13, 201014 yr House of Cues had pretty good food - I think I had some Mexican dishes last time I was there - but the restaurant always seemed kind of empty.
December 13, 201014 yr There used to be a Luchita's in there, but they closed. Not sure if they continued serving Mexican without the "name" or what. I think the location is kind of bad - nowhere to park nearby that seems obvious, and not among other businesses. But I agree with KJP, *sigh* martini bar, do we really need more of those?
December 19, 201014 yr Author Actually the first page should probably be deleted since we have (had) threads created for all of those projects since then. But I think it's also interesting to see in one place what were the big projects in Cleveland 5+ years ago. I'd hate to delete it because it's like deleting an archival history. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 4, 201114 yr Author If you run into anyone who says there's nothing happening development-wise in Cleveland, send them this link. Very impressive!..... http://www.healthtechcorridor.com/News/Corridor_News "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 4, 201114 yr Any news on the Courthouse Plaza idea? ClevelandOhio brought up the first page so I went back to look at all the projects, and I noticed the Courthouse Plaza website has a completely different design then the photo on the forum (a 42 story mixed use tower that has a pretty sharp block-style design). The information next to it mentions the $2 billion in development downtown so it sounds fairly recent. Any word on this? Or is there another forum this project is under?
January 4, 201114 yr No word. 42 story residential towers can't get financing at the moment and, likely, for the foreseeable future. Hell.... a 10 story residential tower would have trouble getting financed. Moreover, the plans for CHP were put on hold well prior to the credit crunch.
January 4, 201114 yr Author Look under Abandoned Projects... http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,1096.0.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 6, 201114 yr Ahh, thanks KJP for the forum link. The image I saw was in MayDay's post of the 3 alternative designs (it was the 2nd design that was on the website) in your link. Looked really cool, too bad the city isn't likely to build anything that substantial for another decade.
January 6, 201114 yr Author Why another decade? Who can predict that far into the future? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 7, 201114 yr it looks like numb3rs on frankfurt downtown is now tinkerers (or something similar). it's a nice high quality vinyl banner. hadn't seen anything on planning or design review about new signs for this place.
January 7, 201114 yr It hasnt been numbers for 10 years or so? What was the last place there, motion? Ive been known to throw back at the little bar
January 7, 201114 yr It hasnt been numbers for 10 years or so? What was the last place there, motion? Ive been known to throw back at the little bar humph humph humph, I bet you have.......... ;)
January 7, 201114 yr It hasnt been numbers for 10 years or so? What was the last place there, motion? Ive been known to throw back at the little bar It was Motion, but it did become Numbers for maybe a month or two. It was a little internet gambling cafe. Don't think they had any success at all. Whatever it's called now, it's a night club. Only open Thursday thru Saturday from like 9-2:30.
January 7, 201114 yr Author Wonderful news! Miceli Dairy Products describes plan for expansion in Cleveland Published: Thursday, January 06, 2011, 10:00 AM Updated: Thursday, January 06, 2011, 3:02 PM By Marcia Pledger, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It seems an unlikely place for one of the nation's largest ricotta cheese makers. The 62-year-old Miceli Dairy Products on East 90th Street in Cleveland is surrounded by vacant land and run-down buildings. But Chief Executive Officer Joe Miceli, who grew up in a nearby house along with his siblings, sees a neighborhood full of potential. "They call this the forgotten triangle," Miceli said. "That's not the way we look at it. We think it's an ideal spot." It's the spot where the Miceli family plans to break ground this summer on a $16 million to $20 million expansion of its operation south of Buckeye Road that will add 60 workers to its 138-employee work force within five years. READ MORE AT: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/01/miceli_dairy_products_describe.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 7, 201114 yr ^ Orlando Baking Company on East 75th a few blocks south of Woodland is also planning an expansion. It's not too far from Miceli.
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