October 30, 20168 yr ^ let me guess, it would only rate two thumbs up from you if it had a catwalk amenity so you could practice voguing your looks, amiright?
November 18, 20168 yr Author Cleveland funds win $105 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits to invest in local projects http://realestate.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2016/11/cleveland_funds_win_105_millio.html#incart_river_home "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 18, 20168 yr I'm surprised the May Co. building wasn't mentioned in the article. That is such a massive blight in the otherwise fully revamped gateway/Euclid ave/Public Square area. Does anyone know the status of this building?
November 18, 20168 yr I'm surprised the May Co. building wasn't mentioned in the article. That is such a massive blight in the otherwise fully revamped gateway/Euclid ave/Public Square area. Does anyone know the status of this building? Last I heard the owners were trying to get tax credits to take it residential.
November 18, 20168 yr MayCo might not be eligible for NMTC if the residential component makes up too large a share of the project. NMTC is intended primarily to benefit commercial/economic development.
November 18, 20168 yr MayCo might not be eligible for NMTC if the residential component makes up too large a share of the project. NMTC is intended primarily to benefit commercial/economic development. Someone should perhaps educate them on the balance. Even I get that.....
November 30, 20168 yr Thistledown Racino updates. http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/places/first-look/first-look-jack-thistledown-racino-getting-9-million-facelift/359198689
December 1, 20168 yr A small (9 employees) but positive development for this part of town: 3901 Lakeside. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161201/NEWS/161209997/linear-creative-heads-straight-for-a-new-site-just-east-of-downtown https://www.google.com/maps/@41.5181048,-81.6670649,3a,75y,2.5h,88.8t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sRiY6jIsV8Tekky3uoEKMLw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
December 20, 20168 yr Author I'm sure a more detailed article will follow this news brief.... Three Cleveland buildings, one in Kent win Ohio State Historic Preservation Tax Credits A project at the Halle Department Store building, proposed by an affiliate of Willoughby-based K&D Group, received a $5 million allocation for a proposed $54 million remaking of the building's top six floors to apartments. Also winning approvals for the credits are the Bloch Block building, 1273-1275 W. Ninth St. in the Warehouse District, and the Empire Improvement Building, 2101 Superior Ave. in the Campus District, as well as Kent's L.N. Gross Co. Building. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 22, 20168 yr Author It's that time of the year, when a dearth of real news begets the reporter's best friend -- the top 10 list.... Top 10 real estate and development stories of 2016 December 21, 2016 UPDATED 11 HOURS AGO By STAN BULLARD When constructions hit peak pace in the real estate cycle, it's as interesting and varied as watching an afternoon of horse races — and with almost as many jockeys. The 20-story One University Circle apartment building began rising in June on its way to becoming the tallest apartment building to go up in the city in more than 40 years. In many ways, the project typifies the go-go apartment drive nationally and in the region driven by low interest rates. Moreover, lots of other deals are remaking the region's physical environment this year, or new owners promise to shake things up. Here are our picks for the top real estate stories of the year. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20161221/NEWS/161229955/top-10-real-estate-and-development-stories-of-2016 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 3, 20178 yr In Crain's Boook of Lists, Largest Architectural Firms, the Cleveland office of AECOM lists a "new confidential headquarters building" as one of its current projects. Of course that project wouldn't have to be in Cleveland, but it's food for thought. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
January 3, 20178 yr Author In Crain's Boook of Lists, Largest Architectural Firms, the Cleveland office of AECOM lists a "new confidential headquarters building" as one of its current projects. Of course that project wouldn't have to be in Cleveland, but it's food for thought. EDIT: A friend of mine at AECOM says it isn't in Cleveland. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 1, 20178 yr Author Charter Steel to build new $150 million mill in Cuyahoga Heights By Plain Dealer business staff on January 31, 2017 at 12:36 PM, updated January 31, 2017 at 1:19 PM CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio - Charter Steel, of Wisconsin, today announced plans to build a new $150 million steel mill adjacent to its coil mill and steelmaking operations in Cuyahoga Heights. The new rolling mill will utilize precision sizing to produce carbon and alloy steel bars for a variety of industries. Construction of the new mill is expected to begin this spring. Operations at the existing plant, 4300 E. 49th St. in Cuyahoga Heights, will continue uninterrupted during construction. The new mill is expected to be online in the second half of 2018, said John W. Mellowes, CEO of parent company Charter Manufacturing Co. The project will create about 25 jobs and represents the largest investment in the family-owned company's 81-year history. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/01/charter_steel_to_build_new_150.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 1, 20178 yr The new mill is expected to be online in the second half of 2018, said John W. Mellowes, CEO of parent company Charter Manufacturing Co. The project will create about 25 jobs and represents the largest investment in the family-owned company's 81-year history. 25 jobs - now THAT'S automation. Still, it's worth another 100 or so construction jobs for almost two years. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
February 24, 20178 yr Author Rising: seven projects that will change the face of Cleveland http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/SevenProjects022317.aspx "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 24, 20178 yr Wow commenters on Fresh Water Cleveland's sight are so much more optimistic that Cleveland.com. Someone did bring up a good point, I would have listed the Warehouse District project over either the 925 building or Centric. That project would be a legitimate game changer for that neighborhood.
February 24, 20178 yr Wow commenters on Fresh Water Cleveland's sight are so much more optimistic that Cleveland.com. Someone did bring up a good point, I would have listed the Warehouse District project over either the 925 building or Centric. That project would be a legitimate game changer for that neighborhood. The Fresh Water article gives insight into seven projects that will change the face of Cleveland, but not only should the Warehouse Super Block project have been mentioned, but also 515 Euclid/The Beacon.
February 24, 20178 yr The last comment (at the moment), says: "Top of the Hill in cleveland hts about to be the largest investment in cleveland hts since severance at around 100 million" What's Top of the Hill?
February 24, 20178 yr ^triangle of land at Cedar and Euclid Hts. Blvd (right next to Night town). Cleveland Hts. issued RFP a while back and I think 3-4 developers responded with different plans for condos/apartment, townhomes, a hotel parking and retail. I don't believe a developer has been chosen but I could be wrong. This, given its location, is another no brainer site and should have been developed years ago. Word is neighbors are of course leery.
March 2, 20178 yr Cleveland gets favorable mention in a Detroit-centered article that hints at an apartment glut in "some cities". Looking at the pace of construction, I'm not sure it's a glut in NEO yet; but a quick sellout of some project like the Beacon would put that worry to temporary rest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-urban-condo-boom-has-reached-its-final-frontier-detroit-1488382101 Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 14, 20178 yr Author With the nearby Rapid station, I'd love to see this area at West 140th and Lorain Avenue be more than just an old, suburban-style strip shopping center area. But right now it seems like this effort is simply to make it appear more visually attractive.... Cleveland Planning Commission Agenda for March 17, 2017 ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS Ordinance No. 236-17(Ward 16/Councilmember Kazy): Establishing an Urban Form Overlay District and designating an Urban Frontage Line along Lorain Avenue between West 136th Street and West 143rd Street. ________ Some background.... http://bpdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fall-newsletter-2015-rev-10-07-15-lo-rez.pdf Fall 2015 Lorain Gaining Two Tools Besides Streetscape by Melissa Miller With the new streetscape enhancements being installed on Lorain Avenue as part of the ongoing construction, two further steps have been taken to continue to improve the look of Lorain Avenue. The community identified the importance of upgrading the appearance of Lorain Avenue during the Lorain Avenue Pedestrian-Friendly Plan process in order to make walking, cycling or driving down Lorain a more pleasurable experience. Addressing the current design standards and zoning on Lorain Avenue are two tools the aesthetics of the street can be improved, and this past summer Councilman Kazy introduced legislation to Council regarding both. At the August Council meeting, legislation was passed to extend the current Lorain Avenue Design Review District that goes from the Cleveland border to W. 140th Street, to continue down Lorain where it meets with the Variety Village District around the old Variety Theater. Design review establishes standards in the design of buildings and properties: to enhance the appearance of commercial districts, encourage further economic development, and preserve architecturally important buildings and building features. People applying for any permits through the Department of Building and Housing in such a district must have their plans reviewed and approved by the local design review committee for the far west side prior to obtaining a permit. The committee is made up of local architects, landscape designers, and business owners. In September, legislation in a complimentary fashion will be heard on adding an Urban Form Overlay (UFO) to the area on Lorain between West 123rd Street and West 136th Street. This area was identified as the most walkable and local stretch of Lorain by our Pedestrian-Friendly Plan, however, there are many uses on Lorain that limit that walkability. The UFO creates a more walkable community - without limiting as many uses as a zoning change would. For example: a funeral home is not permitted in a local retail district, but is permitted under the new overlay. Open sales lots and car washes are not permitted under the new district, but gas stations will be permitted as long as they are designed appropriately. The UFO has already passed the Planning Commission. Merchants on Lorain Avenue had the opportunity to learn about these changes at two different Lorain Avenue Merchants meetings this summer. The merchants are beginning to ban together to improve Lorain for everyone so please continue to support your local businesses during the construction. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 5, 20178 yr Author Moved to: https://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,31159.msg849362.html#msg849362 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 5, 20178 yr Dow has (not surprisingly) come out against it because of... who the f*** cares: http://www.cleveland.com/naymik/index.ssf/2017/04/league_park_sparks_plans_for_s.html
April 5, 20178 yr Rockport Villa Convenient Store/Gas Station New Construction: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 4686 West 130th Street Is this a weird city of Cleveland agenda writer quirk or do people in Cleveland really say "Convenient store?" In case my question seems odd, the rest of the country says "convenience store." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convenience_store
April 5, 20178 yr Rockport Villa Convenient Store/Gas Station New Construction: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 4686 West 130th Street Is this a weird city of Cleveland agenda writer quirk or do people in Cleveland really say "Convenient store?" In case my question seems odd, the rest of the country says "convenience store." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convenience_store I think most people would say "convenience", but there's a large chain/franchise of stores called "Convenient".
April 5, 20178 yr In all seriousness, a Sunoco that incorporates an old mixed use storefront is quite a sight. Sort of a good news/bad news thing. I guess nothing but good news if you accept gas stations as an inevitability in a car-dominated city like Cleveland.
April 5, 20178 yr I mean, let's be honest, there are few good gas stations on that side of the city until you get into the first-ring suburbs. Most are either unbranded or carry third-rate gasoline that strips fuel economy. And they are notoriously crime ridden. The ones at Woodland/E 55, and the pair along Buckeye are among the worst in the city.
April 5, 20178 yr I think the "Convenient" instead of "Convenience" is totally based on the "Convenient Store." I say convenient, as in "I'm going up to Convenient," because the convenience store I went to was actually called Convenient. Guess the agenda writer had the same experience. Nice Cleveland quirk.
April 5, 20178 yr Convenient Food Mart has....just what you want. I don't think that jingle will ever leave my head. Convenient is (was) as Cleveland as Mr. Hero.
April 6, 20178 yr Speaking of Buckeye, what is going up at the corner of East 130th and Buckeye? It looks like another dollar store, or drugstore like Walgreens, but maybe it's something else.
April 7, 20178 yr Author I missed this a few days ago. I met Nathan Zaremba a few times on the Sun News beat. He was a real down-to-earth guy.... Nathan Zaremba, well-known Cleveland builder and developer, dies (photos) By Teresa Dixon Murray, The Plain Dealer on April 03, 2017 at 1:34 PM, updated April 03, 2017 at 4:00 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Nathan Zaremba, a well-known homebuilder and developer of projects in downtown Cleveland, has died. He was 70. He died Friday while out of town, according to the company. Private funeral services were held out of town today. Arrangements for a local memorial service will be announced later. Zaremba's better known projects include MillCreek on Cleveland's southern border and is the single largest new home community built since the 1940s, and The Avenue District in downtown Cleveland. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/04/nathan_zaremba_well-known_clev.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 7, 20178 yr Speaking of Buckeye, what is going up at the corner of East 130th and Buckeye? It looks like another dollar store, or drugstore like Walgreens, but maybe it's something else. I was wondering that myself. It was being prepped for the building for months.
April 11, 20178 yr From St. Joseph Academy (On Rocky River Drive in the Westpark/Kamm's Corner Neighborhood): "Dear Friends: We are happy to share with you exciting news about our plans for our sisters and Saint Joseph Academy! Our plans secure our history and presence on Rocky River Drive and set a course for the future as we announce the building of a new motherhouse for our sisters in Cleveland and River’s Edge, our spirituality center, as well as a partnership between the Sisters of St. Joseph and Saint Joseph Academy that will enable the Academy to renovate the existing motherhouse for adaptive re-use for its students, faculty, and staff. For almost 120 years, our sisters and the Academy have anchored the West Park neighborhood. We are proud to have been among the first settlers of this area. Our roots here are deep and healthy. With the building of a new motherhouse we renew and enhance our commitment to the community. We are very excited for our sisters in Cleveland to live in a building that will support their needs and offer the area residents and others a place for reflection and growth at River’s Edge. Our beautiful new building is scheduled to be completed in 2019 and will be a lovely addition to our campus. The relationship between the Academy and the sisters is intertwined and impossible to separate. For many years, our sisters lived with students and together shared their lives in the current motherhouse building. Saint Joseph Academy was truly an extension of the sisters’ home and ministry. When the present Academy building was opened in 1928, an architectural reflection of the motherhouse which it faces, the sisters assumed great financial burden and responsibility yet remained determined to answer the educational needs of the times. In 1928, Bishop Joseph Schrembs of Cleveland compared the motherhouse to a power station: “The sisters give back to the world far more than the world gives to them. The motherhouse is a storehouse of power and preparation for a life devoted to Christian charity, Christian education and Christian welfare work.” This latest chapter with adaptive re-use of the motherhouse honors the values that the sisters maintain to this day which are not to be limited by buildings but are committed to many different kinds of ministries to unify the world and address its hungers. Sister Nancy Conway, on behalf of the Congregational Leadership Team, said, “Partnering with the Academy to adapt the motherhouse for their use will enable students to learn and thrive in a building that holds our history, but not our future. We support the Academy’s efforts to look forward as we ourselves start a new chapter on this same property with the hopes that all of us – sisters, Academy students, faculty and staff, employees of the congregation, and staff and affiliates of River’s Edge - will continue to carry forward the values of the Gospel and our mission of unifying love.” Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis ‘71, President of Saint Joseph Academy, concurs, “This is an exciting time for all of us on this campus and we are eager to bring the energy of our students to this special building. We are grateful to the Sisters of St. Joseph for their generosity and support.” Plans for the renovation of the motherhouse are set to begin in 2019, after the sisters and River’s Edge have moved to the new building which will be constructed on the northwest portion of the property. Much prayer and discernment have gone into making these decisions about the new building for the sisters and the existing motherhouse. We ask for your continued support as we roll up our sleeves again and embark on another bold and courageous new chapter for our sisters and the Academy."
April 12, 20178 yr Author Would make a great post for the Kamms Corners thread. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 12, 20178 yr I checked - it is under the "City Life" heading... not development And since there are several threads I created that have been assimilated into others (Google) or outright deleted (Hingetown.... twice). I'll just leave it to the powers that be to do with what they will. (spoken in the most UN-passive-aggressive tone possible) :D
April 14, 20178 yr Author All fixed for ya: https://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,31159.msg849362.html#msg849362 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 24, 20178 yr Western Reserve's future may include Fred Geis In the latest sighting of real estate developer Fred Geis, he may play a part in helping even higher-profile developer John Ferchill resolve a foreclosure proceeding over the Western Reserve Building. Sources familiar with the situation have seen Geis and associates inspecting the eight-story downtown Cleveland landmark at 1462-1480 West Ninth Street dating from 1897. The property includes a contemporary office building the Ferchill-led Reserve Building Associates ownership group constructed in 1989 that connects to the landmark. Attorney Jon Pinney, who represents Ferchill, confirmed in a phone interview that Ferchill's Reserve Building Associates is negotiating a potential settlement with its lender that involves Geis. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20170424/NEWS/170429915/western-reserves-future-may-include-fred-geis?platform=hootsuite
April 25, 20178 yr Author MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 The Cleveland skyscraper building-binge starts Construction workers will begin building in May the new Beacon apartment tower at Euclid Avenue and East 6th Street in downtown Cleveland. But that's just the start. Those of us who like to see construction cranes over downtown will probably enjoy the skyline view for the next half-dozen years or so. The reason is that the 28-story Beacon apartments by Stark Enterprises is likely to be the first of many new large buildings to rise downtown. How many is "many"? It could be as few as three or four and as numerous as 10. Why is this happening now? The Cleveland skyscraper binge is due to the following factors: MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-cleveland-skyscraper-building-binge.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 25, 20178 yr ^ Building binge... now there's a bender I can willingly commit to at my age :drunk:
April 25, 20178 yr Here's a nice piece on the restoration and repurposing of St. Luke's Hospital. https://savingplaces.org/stories/in-clevelands-buckeye-st-lukes-hospital-is-again-a-point-of-pride#.WP-TLsYpCM8 Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
April 25, 20178 yr Here's a nice piece on the restoration and repurposing of St. Luke's Hospital. https://savingplaces.org/stories/in-clevelands-buckeye-st-lukes-hospital-is-again-a-point-of-pride#.WP-TLsYpCM8 Beautiful!
April 26, 20178 yr MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 The Cleveland skyscraper building-binge starts Construction workers will begin building in May the new Beacon apartment tower at Euclid Avenue and East 6th Street in downtown Cleveland. But that's just the start. Those of us who like to see construction cranes over downtown will probably enjoy the skyline view for the next half-dozen years or so. The reason is that the 28-story Beacon apartments by Stark Enterprises is likely to be the first of many new large buildings to rise downtown. How many is "many"? It could be as few as three or four and as numerous as 10. Why is this happening now? The Cleveland skyscraper binge is due to the following factors: MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-cleveland-skyscraper-building-binge.html Dude, I think this article has gone viral. It's popping up all over my various social media venues. Way to go, Ken!
April 26, 20178 yr MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 The Cleveland skyscraper building-binge starts Construction workers will begin building in May the new Beacon apartment tower at Euclid Avenue and East 6th Street in downtown Cleveland. But that's just the start. Those of us who like to see construction cranes over downtown will probably enjoy the skyline view for the next half-dozen years or so. The reason is that the 28-story Beacon apartments by Stark Enterprises is likely to be the first of many new large buildings to rise downtown. How many is "many"? It could be as few as three or four and as numerous as 10. Why is this happening now? The Cleveland skyscraper binge is due to the following factors: MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-cleveland-skyscraper-building-binge.html Dude, I think this article has gone viral. It's popping up all over my various social media venues. Way to go, Ken! Agreed. A realtor friend of mine sent it. I was like really? Already seen it. Good job Ken!
April 29, 20178 yr Author BTW, that article got 20,000 hits! After seeing that, I'm tempted to create a blog that accepts advertisements. I have another article ready to go that could also generate a significant number of hits. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 29, 20178 yr BTW, that article got 20,000 hits! After seeing that, I'm tempted to create a blog that accepts advertisements. I have another article ready to go that could also generate a significant number of hits. You should! Make some money while you can--because we'll all probably be on our own for health care by 2020.
May 1, 20178 yr Author Design Review: *Final Design Development Approval 1. Project: DF2017-022: GrooveRyde Project Address: 1116 Chester Avenue Project Representative: Jeff Smith & Mitch Hoyt, Studio CRM Who/what is GrooveRyde? See here.... http://www.grooveryde.com/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 3, 20178 yr Anybody know something about this? It's the vacant land bounded by 77 and Independence pkwy that the city has been expanding with fill dirt the last couple years. I don't think it's the Charter Steel expansion, since I thought that was adjacent to their existing site. A simple search for ETC Commercial Property doesn't bring up anything except for the LLC registration. Hopefully somebody else is savvy enough to use the CPA/laywer who registered the LLC to discover something useful. Calendar No. 17-111: 4800 Ruffini Court ETC Commercial Property LLC, owner, proposes to construct a new 2 story building and parking lot in an A3 General Industry District. The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following sections of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 1. Section 349.07(a) which states that accessory off-street parking spaces, driveways and maneuvering areas shall be properly graded for drainage so that all water is drained within the lot providing such parking spaces, surface with concrete, asphaltic concrete, asphalt or other surfacing materials. 2. Section 352.10(3)(b) which states that outdoor storage of equipment requires a screen barrier of 75% or more opacity to conceal use and no barrier is proposed. 3. Sections 352.10-352.12 which states that a six foot wide landscaped strip screening parking from the street is required and no screening is proposed. (Filed April 13, 2017) http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2017/crr05-08-2017.pdf (page 4) http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2017/images/bza05-08-2017.pdf (page 27-28) edit: Added picture of parcel to post.
May 3, 20178 yr FWIW, I actually saw this morning that the site has been staked out. Maybe something is happening here finally.
May 4, 20178 yr I remember an article from maybe a month ago from Michelle where she mentioned that site in passing as having a multiple people interested in building there.
May 4, 20178 yr It wouldn't surprise me if there was interest from multiple users. It's a good location for industrial use. But I hope it doesn't up a huge warehouse with just 15 employees.
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