February 10, 201114 yr My impression has been that both 2100 and the Women's Shelter on Payne (22ndish?) are both generally beyond recommended capacity. I guess that doesn't mean that people might not be guaranteed a bed elsewhere, though. Cleveland does have an anti-panhandling ordinance, but I believe it's set up in an area pretty narrowly around Public Square; I have seen it enforced at least twice on Public Square. While I understand people's discomfort with it, it's a more pronounced problem in other cities, and as many forumers have suggested, the real solution is not trying to hide our citizens with fewer means and instead focusing on increasing the number of other pedestrians downtown. More eyes on the street = more comfort with people of all different backgrounds.
February 10, 201114 yr I agree that solving the problem will take more than banning it. This city has thousands of abandoned homes, surely something could be done. Empty homes... homeless people. Shouldn't be so difficult. Other (fully occupied) cities don't have the same option. But I do support a panhandling ban, and enforcement of it, in areas like E4th and the front door of the visitors bureau. They're doing themselves more harm than good by chasing people away from the city.
February 10, 201114 yr Back on topic, please. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
February 10, 201114 yr Author I see the Ohio Freight Building, 9431 Lorain Avenue, is proposed for renovation. Anyone have further details? ... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/photo/02112011/index.php BEFORE: AFTER: "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 10, 201114 yr Author What did you get out of this article? <b>Developer shells out $9M for prime real estate</b> Seizing a downtown Cleveland real estate opportunity that the advent of casino gambling promises to enrich, developer and parking lot proprietor Louis Frangos is the new owner of most of a key block near Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. It's the first appearance of big-league bucks — $9 million — trying to stake out ground near the potential temporary casino at the Higbee Building and the planned casino to be built on Huron Road south of Tower City Center... http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110110/SUB1/110109876/1053/TOC&Profile=1053 And if the link doesnt work for you... http://tinyurl.com/6e53jr6 Historic Gateway Neighborhood Stanley and Columbia Buildings Ontario/Prospect/East 4th/High Blocks Also, I see that a discussion of these properties was on the docket today of the Landmarks Commission.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/photo/02112011/index.php ....anyone know what was said?? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 13, 201114 yr On the way to Rite Aid today I saw a sign for Shoreway Commerce Park around E72/St Clair, so I did a little digging: http://nationaldevelopmentcouncil.org/index.php/site/programs-detail/shoreway_commerce_park_bringing_industry_back/ I haven't seen anything on UO about this.
February 17, 201114 yr Author Change from a mechanic shop to a deli? So would this be a "greasy spoon"? FYI, this is near Holmden Avenue.... ____________________________ http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2011/crr02-22-2011.html POSTPONED TO MAY 23, 2011 10:30 Ward 14 Calendar No. 10-245: 3237 Scranton Road Brian Cummins 14 Notices The 3264 Holdings LLC and Fethi Belhovane, owner, appeal for a change of use from mechanic shop to a deli a one-story building on an irregular shaped corner lot in a Multi-Family District; subject to Section 359.01 and except as provided in Section 347.06 and Chapter 351, a use of building or land lawfully existing or for which a permit has been lawfully issued may be continue, but no expansion shall be permitted except as a variance under the terms of Chapter 329, and no substitution or other change in such nonconforming use to other than a conforming use is permitted except by special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals, issued only if the Board finds after public hearing that such substitution or other change is no more harmful or objectionable than the previous nonconforming use in floor or other space occupied, in volume of trade or production, in kind of goods sold or produced in daily hours or other period of use, in the type or number of persons to occupy or to be attracted to the premises or n any other characteristic of the new use as compared with the previous use. (Filed 11-19-10; no testimony taken.) Second postponement requested by the Councilman for additional review of the proposed plan with the appellant and the local community organization. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 201114 yr I apologize if this has already been mentioned around here, but they want to open this http://www.suedecleveland.com/home.html in the Galleria. They have a BZA hearing on Tuesday morning. I wish I could go. POSTPONED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011 10:30 Appeal Zoning Code Interpretation Ward 3 Calendar No. 10-262: 1301 East 9th Street Joe Cimperman Dave Clark, owner’s representative of the premises at 1301 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, and Dan Miller, tenant, by and through their legal counsel, appeal under the authority of Section 76-6 of the Charter of the City of Cleveland and Sections 329.01(e) and 329.02(d) of the Cleveland Codified Ordnances from the administrative zoning interpretation dated November 24, 2010, citing Sections 347.12(a)(1) and 347.12(a)(2), regarding an application for permit to establish use as nightclub/bar with entertainment and dancing. (Filed 12-10-10; no testimony taken.) First postponement requested by counsel for the appellants. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:30 Ward 3 Calendar No. 11-9: 1301 East 9th Street Joe Cimperman 12 Notices Erieview Land Company, LLC, owner, and Suede Nights, LLC, tenant, appeal to establish use as a night club/bar with entertainment and dancing in an existing building located in a Semi-Industry District; and the proposed use is within 100 feet of Cleveland FedKids Childcare at 1240 East 9th Street and within 100 feet of another bar with entertainment at 777 St. Clair Avenue, contrary to the provisions in Sections 347.12(a)(1) and 347.12(a)(2) that require a distance separation of 500 feet in accordance with the Cleveland Codified Ordinances. (Filed 1-20-11)
February 19, 201114 yr What did you get out of this article? <b>Developer shells out $9M for prime real estate</b> Seizing a downtown Cleveland real estate opportunity that the advent of casino gambling promises to enrich, developer and parking lot proprietor Louis Frangos is the new owner of most of a key block near Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. It's the first appearance of big-league bucks — $9 million — trying to stake out ground near the potential temporary casino at the Higbee Building and the planned casino to be built on Huron Road south of Tower City Center... http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110110/SUB1/110109876/1053/TOC&Profile=1053 And if the link doesnt work for you... http://tinyurl.com/6e53jr6 Historic Gateway Neighborhood Stanley and Columbia Buildings Ontario/Prospect/East 4th/High Blocks Also, I see that a discussion of these properties was on the docket today of the Landmarks Commission.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/photo/02112011/index.php ....anyone know what was said?? I would like to know more also
March 2, 201114 yr I haven't seen this posted yet -- Fairview Hospital is getting a $76 million renovation: Ohio's Fairview Hospital to Undergo $76M Expansion Written by Jaimie Oh | February 28, 2011 Tags: expansion | Fairview Hospital Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, has announced a $76 million renovation and construction project to modernize the 120-year-old hospital, according to a Crain's Cleveland Business news report. The 125,000-square-foot expansion project is set to begin at the end of March. By the end of the project, the hospital will feature a new 52-bed emergency department and a 26-bed intensive care unit. The hospital will also add another 25,000-square-foot space that is expected to be done in early 2013, according to the report. http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-financial-and-business-news/ohios-fairview-hospital-to-undergo-76m-expansion.html
March 2, 201114 yr it was nixed by local residents and the city council due to the fact it would "lower house prices" from the "constant helicopter flights". I live in westpark, we have a friggin flight path directly over our heads, i really dont think a potential occasional helicopter is the cause of westparks falling home values.
March 2, 201114 yr Author Someone I know really, really well wrote the following article almost a month before that PD article.... ;) Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals rejects Fairview Hospital's request for helipad Published: Thursday, February 03, 2011, 10:23 AM By Ken Prendergast, Sun News CLEVELAND Fairview Hospital is considering whether it will appeal a decision by a city review board to deny approval of a helipad atop an expanded emergency department and intensive care unit. The Board of Zoning Appeals denied Cleveland Clinic’s application for a variance to add a rooftop helicopter landing pad to an expanded ED/ICU it wants to build. All other applications relating to proposed 153,470-square-foot expansion of the existing, overcrowded ED/ICU were approved by the BZA. READ MORE AT: http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2011/02/cleveland_board_of_zoning_appe.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 3, 201114 yr http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/stanley_block_one_of_downtown.html Really I'm the first? Been waiting to see this up but haven't seen it. Guess u get the lame version until someone wants to post it who knows how to throw in the title and first paragraph crap.
March 3, 201114 yr ^ Its the complicated process known as copy and pasting... and its already in Cleveland Demolition :lol:
March 14, 201114 yr Alright.... slow day so I'll contribute something :) The old driving range on Brookpark Rd that was slated for development a year or so is nearly done!
March 14, 201114 yr Anybody know anything about the Tri C training center being constructed on Woodland (acroos from Dean Supply)? Like maybe a rendering. Don't believe I have ever seen anything posted about it on this board.
March 22, 201114 yr Hotel anyone?? Cleveland school officials consider selling historic downtown headquartersPublished: Monday, March 21, 2011, 6:00 PM By Thomas Ott, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland schools' downtown headquarters sits on prime real estate, across from where crews are working on the new medical mart and convention center. The property's potential value is not lost on a school system scratching for cash. Officials are seriously considering selling the historic building on East Sixth Street, though they as yet don't know where employees would move. The six-story, 161,672-square-foot structure is laid out inefficiently and requires extensive repairs, interim Chief Executive Officer Peter Raskind said Monday. "Over time, it's evident not a lot of money has been invested in this building," he told central-office staff as the room rippled with knowing laughter. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/03/cleveland_school_officials_con.html
March 25, 201114 yr Don't know if this was posted anywhere, but I wasn't sure which topic would be most appropriate. I don't have a link, but in the newest edition of Cleveland Magazine, James Levin is featured and there is a blurb where he says he is working on a project to develop the Detroit-Superior bridge, streetcar level, permanently!
March 25, 201114 yr ^ Develop the lower level as what? It could be a Restaurant, Ballroom (image a giant wedding reception spanning the entire Flats?), skyless park, Street car transit line--many, many things.
March 26, 201114 yr ^I know, it doesn't say. there is no interview, its just a list of his (and other clevelanders) favorite things, and it has a blurb saying that. I hope someone has more info. I think it should be a permanent event space. I would love to see mini Ingenuity Fests every weekend during the summer.
March 29, 201114 yr I haven't seen anything official yet, but have heard that a new hotel--to be a Hilton--will be built on St. Clair near (and because of) the Medical Mart/CC. As far as I know, this is a separate project from the rehabilitation and rebranding of the Crowne Plaza. :-)
March 29, 201114 yr The southwest corner of W 3rd would make a lot of sense from the developers standpoint.
March 29, 201114 yr I haven't seen anything official yet, but have heard that a new hotel--to be a Hilton--will be built on St. Clair near (and because of) the Medical Mart/CC. As far as I know, this is a separate project from the rehabilitation and rebranding of the Crowne Plaza. :-) Great to hear, but since it's not an official announcement, let's keep the discussion in "Random Developments". Once it's official we can give it its own thread. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
March 29, 201114 yr I have now separately caught wind of some rumblings which would match up with Pugu's post. I didn't hear anything brand specific, but it definitely is a separate deal from the Crown Plaza. This is going to make for some really interesting conversation on this board. That said, and I don't mean to be a pessimist, but there is no f'in way the FEB hotel, the schofield, the CP, and this new build all will get the green light on speculation. JMO.
March 29, 201114 yr I have now separately caught wind of some rumblings which would match up with Pugu's post. I didn't hear anything brand specific, but it definitely is a separate deal from the Crown Plaza. This is going to make for some really interesting conversation on this board. That said, and I don't mean to be a pessimist, but there is no f'in way the FEB hotel, the schofield, the CP, and this new build all will get the green light on speculation. JMO. Isn't the FEB (Aloft) hotel already a go? Did that change? And to add to the speculation, wasn't there talk of converting the Huntington Building into a hotel as well?
March 29, 201114 yr ^There was casual talk by the new owner of Huntington, who is also a partner in the Crowne Plaza deal announced yesterday. Aloft is a go, but I agree with Hts: there will be a lot of proposals, but after the first couple break ground after Aloft, it's hard to imagine the others following through. Unless occupancy rates really jump up in a big way, of course. Which I hope they do :)
March 29, 201114 yr Yes, Aloft is a go and fully financed TMU. I was more referncing the group as a whole. Tudor Arms, Aloft, and the Marriot in UC I would say are all pretty sure shots. The group which is bound to not all come to fruition would better be stated as: - Crown Plaza re-branding and renovation, but I would expect something to be done with this property even if it is just a slight renovation. It will remain a hotel. - Schofield.... although it certainly could go ahead strictly as residential IMO. Once again, something will be done. - Truman.... same as Schofield. - This new Hilton (or whatever brand) rumor.... yes, there is a significant downtown... ummmm..... "holder" who has been trying to line something up for the CC/MM/Casino openings for quite some time now.
March 29, 201114 yr Didn't Jacobs also float a CC hotel proposal for the existing county admin site a while back? I recall a fairly bland rendering of a 20-30 story tower. Could that be back in play?
March 29, 201114 yr ^Don't recall it but that would appear to be one of the longest shots given that the current county administration probably has no interest in building a new administration building. It would have to be a really sweet deal. What are the odds of that? Usually the developer is the one looking for the deal.
March 29, 201114 yr the CP deal (while exciting) doesn't really factor into "how many hotel deals will get done". Just a brand change. The number of rooms already exist. Same thing as when double tree took over the holiday inn on lakeside. I have always thought you would see 3 happen if we got the cc going. 1 is off the board with aloft, 2 left to go.
March 29, 201114 yr I found what I was thinking of. It was Jeff Jacob's casino/hotel proposal from a couple years back. Pretty sure that's not happening. http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/08/developer_jeff_jacobs_opposes.html
March 31, 201114 yr Some answers for TWC Amphitheater, Time Warner Cable Amphitheater closes; Nautica Pavilion reborn as Jacobs Pavilion Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 9:00 PM Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 9:51 PM By John Soeder, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer Time Warner Cable Amphitheater on the river's east bank has closed to make way for the casino complex that is tentatively set to open behind Tower City Center in 2013. go to>>>>>>>>>>>http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2011/03/time_warner_cable_amphitheater.html
March 31, 201114 yr Fairview Hospital groundbreaking for expansion is today CLEVELAND Officials brandishing shiny shovels will break ground today for the expansion of Fairview Hospital at a triangle of land at Lorain and Groveland avenues. The actual site of construction for the $76 million, 135,000-square-foot expansion will be adjacent — between the triangle and the existing hospital. That’s the site of the existing physicians’ parking lot, which will be moved into a newly expanded parking deck off Old Lorain Road, behind houses on Riveredge Road. On the old physicians’ lot, a two-story, 52-bed emergency department and a 26-bed intensive care unit will rise. The project, which will also include renovation of 25,000 square feet of existing space, is expected to be finished by early 2013. http://www.cleveland.com/sunpostherald/index.ssf/2011/03/fairview_hospital_groundbreaki.html
March 31, 201114 yr It's funny how hospital projects add up in cost so quick. Any other $76 million dollar project would be major news. For a hospital, it's a small thing, and slips below the radar.
April 1, 201114 yr Guys, I feel like these last two stories/topics have threads...and aren't so random...: Flats Developments (Non-Stonebridge or FEB) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,6840.0.html NE Ohio: Cleveland Clinic Developments (Non - University Circle) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,16069.msg174616.html#msg174616
April 3, 201114 yr Author It's funny how hospital projects add up in cost so quick. Any other $76 million dollar project would be major news. For a hospital, it's a small thing, and slips below the radar. And that damn reporter Prendergast wouldn't be the one breaking the story, either! :-D "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 5, 201114 yr 1222 Prospect (Former Bottum's Up?) is being fixed up and there is a temporary sign for "Xecutive Lounge" or some such misspelling and if my eyes weren't playing tricks it also said "now open". Can't say whatever it was looked very inviting though.
April 5, 201114 yr 1222 Prospect (Former Bottum's Up?) is being fixed up and there is a temporary sign for "Xecutive Lounge" or some such misspelling and if my eyes weren't playing tricks it also said "now open". Can't say whatever it was looked very inviting though. Oh that's where that is... It's an upscale/ultra lounge for African Americans. There was a story about it in some national publication over the weekend (I didn't know where to post it). The story was about Black entrepreneurship etc. I didn't really know where they were talking about... It said "Prospect", so I actually thought it was going to be where View was.. I had many comments about the article, but don't know if this is the appropriate place. *Here is the link to the article: http://www.thegrio.com/specials/the-black-agenda/entrepreneurs-help-state-of-black-unemployment-in-cleveland.php
April 10, 201114 yr From page 98 of this thread discussing the Renaissance Hotel restoration. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=3594.2910 The answer is windows. We need them back. ^I hope they restore those missing reliefs/medallion thingies in the circular frames- the blank discs look terrible, IMHO. So true. I don't know why those 2(?) are blank like that. I have no recollection if they ever had a relief inside them. This would be on Superior to the right of the main lobby doors http://dredgersunion.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/image0064.jpg?w=490&h=327
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