September 15, 20177 yr Cleveland is going after the Amazon headquarters bid "We were an underdog during that process, yet we won," said the statement from Budish and Jackson. "We are confident that working together we can highlight what sets us apart from the competition. This opportunity will have tremendous near and long-term impact on the City and the region." Might as well, right?
September 15, 20177 yr Cleveland is going after the Amazon headquarters bid "We were an underdog during that process, yet we won," said the statement from Budish and Jackson. "We are confident that working together we can highlight what sets us apart from the competition. This opportunity will have tremendous near and long-term impact on the City and the region." Might as well, right? I wonder how Action Jackson will spin the transit access part after trying to keep buses out of our central transit hub?
September 15, 20177 yr Cleveland is going after the Amazon headquarters bid "We were an underdog during that process, yet we won," said the statement from Budish and Jackson. "We are confident that working together we can highlight what sets us apart from the competition. This opportunity will have tremendous near and long-term impact on the City and the region." Might as well, right? Link, please.
September 15, 20177 yr Author Cleveland is going after the Amazon headquarters bid "We were an underdog during that process, yet we won," said the statement from Budish and Jackson. "We are confident that working together we can highlight what sets us apart from the competition. This opportunity will have tremendous near and long-term impact on the City and the region." Might as well, right? Link, please. It's already posted in another thread... the Cleveland business thread. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 19, 20177 yr Author Unrelated to everything. Just a fascinating for-sale/lease building description.... http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20464340/1934-Saint-Clair-Ave-NE-Cleveland-OH/ This Retail Property is For Lease. 1934 Saint Clair Ave. NE Cleveland, OH 44114 · 3,778 SF · Retail For Lease $0.66 /SF/Month Description 3,778 sq ft. Downtown Stable/Office! Possible live/work space. Building with 4 stables, Horse Washing Facility + Much More! Great opportunity for commercial property in Downtown Cleveland! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 19, 20177 yr What's going on on Stokes Blvd, between Carnegie and Cedar? The old NAACP building has been torn down; is a new development planned?
September 19, 20177 yr Author What's going on on Stokes Blvd, between Carnegie and Cedar? The old NAACP building has been torn down; is a new development planned? Yes. This: https://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,2977.msg835821.html#msg835821 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 20, 20177 yr Unrelated to everything. Just a fascinating for-sale/lease building description.... http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20464340/1934-Saint-Clair-Ave-NE-Cleveland-OH/ This Retail Property is For Lease. 1934 Saint Clair Ave. NE Cleveland, OH 44114 · 3,778 SF · Retail For Lease $0.66 /SF/Month Description 3,778 sq ft. Downtown Stable/Office! Possible live/work space. Building with 4 stables, Horse Washing Facility + Much More! Great opportunity for commercial property in Downtown Cleveland! Cross posted to the "Glass Block" thread.
September 21, 20177 yr the Downtown Cleveland Alliance tweeted out this graphic yesterday. Shows projects nearly completed and on books that will help us get to 20,000 residents in DT in next 5 years.
October 2, 20177 yr They took down the Leasing banner on the Edge off-campus apartments. Now we can see the entire facade of the building! Wasn't able to snap a picture, but now the whole building face from CSU is visible.
October 2, 20177 yr They were putting in awnings today and Constantino's looks like it's close to opening. I am pleasantly surprised with the street presence of Constantino's. Sorry, I didn't get a photo.
October 3, 20177 yr ^ Where is Constantino's opening? I don't recall hearing of a new one (apart from the one from awhile ago talked about for that old mansion in Tremont), and their website still only lists W9th and Uptown.
October 3, 20177 yr It's a Constantinos cafe. A lunch takeout type place. It's going in the edge 18th and Euclid.
October 4, 20177 yr I never knew the construction on Lakeside Ave was for an underground pedestrian tunnel... Apparently it's spanning from the Hilton to the Huntington parking garage... Now i'm gonna have to walk it, just for fun... Article 2: http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/index.ssf/2017/10/underground_walkway_to_hilton_cleveland_downtown_hotel_to_open_in_january.html
October 7, 20177 yr Cleveland state is looking for new options on commuter parking. CSU is favored toward third party partnerships. Looks to me they might build a garage on one of their many surface lots... About time... https://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-hosts-two-town-hall-meetings-future-parking-campus
October 11, 20177 yr Author The number of new projects in the planning pipeline seems to have diminished to a trickle, and not just reflected by this agenda.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2017/10122017/index.php "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 11, 20177 yr Author What a disgusting waste of land. Does anyone read TOD manuals?? Horizon just used their cookie-cutter suburban design and plopped it down next to a rail station. Outrageous..... RTA to sell land at Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers By Ginger Christ, The Plain Dealer on September 27, 2016 at 4:16 PM, updated September 27, 2016 at 4:18 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new day care center could be built at the Triskett Rapid Station on the city's west side. The Greater Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday approved the sale of a parcel of land currently being used as overflow parking at the Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers for $230,000. North Olmsted-based Horizon operates child care centers throughout Northeast Ohio and has been increasing its presence in Cleveland proper. Horizon recently opened a location on West 25th Street. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/09/rta_to_sell_land_at_triskett_s.html I'm very happy to read these comments in bold by Cleveland's Design Review Committee..... HORIZON SCHOOL - TRISKETT RAPID STATION Back Return to Case List | Start Over | Print Report (PDF format) Project Information Far West Case # FW 2017-022 Address: Triskett Rapid Station Parking Lot Company: Fischer & Associates Architects Inc Architect: Description: New Horizon Educational Center on portion of Triskett Rapid parking lot. Notes: Committee Actions/Submissions Date: September 27, 2017 Committee: Local Design Review Committee Action Type: Tabled Tabled with following comments: · Complete sidewalk needed on front (inboard of landscaping promised by applicant) o Must look like a sidewalk o Should tie in to existing sidewalk along east side § Loss of southerly and easterly sidewalk is a serious issue, especially for handicap o Can RTA be brought to the table to ensure pedestrian connections are strong? · Building o Feels suburban and cookie cutter o Reminds of new church at Triskett & Lorain (not a good thing!) MORE: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/brd/detailDR.php?ID=2582&CASE=FW%202017-022 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 11, 20177 yr Did I read correctly in that PD article that this is the newest building in the ward in 14 years???
October 11, 20177 yr What a disgusting waste of land. Does anyone read TOD manuals?? Horizon just used their cookie-cutter suburban design and plopped it down next to a rail station. Outrageous..... RTA to sell land at Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers By Ginger Christ, The Plain Dealer on September 27, 2016 at 4:16 PM, updated September 27, 2016 at 4:18 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new day care center could be built at the Triskett Rapid Station on the city's west side. The Greater Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday approved the sale of a parcel of land currently being used as overflow parking at the Triskett Station to Horizon Education Centers for $230,000. North Olmsted-based Horizon operates child care centers throughout Northeast Ohio and has been increasing its presence in Cleveland proper. Horizon recently opened a location on West 25th Street. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/09/rta_to_sell_land_at_triskett_s.html I'm very happy to read these comments in bold by Cleveland's Design Review Committee..... HORIZON SCHOOL - TRISKETT RAPID STATION Back Return to Case List | Start Over | Print Report (PDF format) Project Information Far West Case # FW 2017-022 Address: Triskett Rapid Station Parking Lot Company: Fischer & Associates Architects Inc Architect: Description: New Horizon Educational Center on portion of Triskett Rapid parking lot. Notes: Committee Actions/Submissions Date: September 27, 2017 Committee: Local Design Review Committee Action Type: Tabled Tabled with following comments: · Complete sidewalk needed on front (inboard of landscaping promised by applicant) o Must look like a sidewalk o Should tie in to existing sidewalk along east side § Loss of southerly and easterly sidewalk is a serious issue, especially for handicap o Can RTA be brought to the table to ensure pedestrian connections are strong? · Building o Feels suburban and cookie cutter o Reminds of new church at Triskett & Lorain (not a good thing!) MORE: http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/brd/detailDR.php?ID=2582&CASE=FW%202017-022 What a terrible project.
October 11, 20177 yr The number of new projects in the planning pipeline seems to have diminished to a trickle, and not just reflected by this agenda.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2017/10122017/index.php I think it's just the hangover from having lots of announcements with little actual construction. Let's see some of the projects that were in the pipeline get built, then I'll worry what's coming in at the other end.
October 11, 20177 yr The number of new projects in the planning pipeline seems to have diminished to a trickle, and not just reflected by this agenda.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2017/10122017/index.php I think it's just the hangover from having lots of announcements with little actual construction. Let's see some of the projects that were in the pipeline get built, then I'll worry what's coming in at the other end. Things tend to slow down at this time of the year in City Hall.
October 11, 20177 yr Author I think it's just the hangover from having lots of announcements with little actual construction. Let's see some of the projects that were in the pipeline get built, then I'll worry what's coming in at the other end. But I'm a new project addict, and I need my fix! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 6, 20177 yr Author Tom Yablonsky is one of the pioneers of a residential downtown Cleveland. This answer piqued my interest.... November 05, 2017 4:00 am UPDATED 19 HOURS AGO Source Lunch with ... Tom YablonskyExecutive VP, Downtown Cleveland Alliance; executive director, Historic Gateway Neighborhood and Historic Warehouse District Development Corp. ...Where will the action be in the future in downtown Cleveland? There are opportunities on Superior Avenue, in NineTwelve and in the Flats that will provide for more growth. Our existing projects have set the table for construction on the lakefront and riverfront, Playhouse Square and at the Asher property between West 3rd and West 6th streets. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20171105/news/141261/source-lunch-tom-yablonsky "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 8, 20177 yr So long TJ DOW! ;D Any thoughts on how the election results will affect real estate development moving forward? I would think Jackson winning gives NUCLEUS a better chance of happening.
November 8, 20177 yr So long TJ DOW! ;D Any thoughts on how the election results will affect real estate development moving forward? I would think Jackson winning gives NUCLEUS a better chance of happening. Good riddens! I'd say projects will have a smoother time getting approved just based off the fact developers don't have to risk being extorted to get their projects approved.
November 8, 20177 yr Author I've often felt that nuCLEus was put on ice until after the election. Jackson didn't want to have anything stirring up his strong lead over Zack Reed. Now that the election is over, watch for the TIF to appear on the school board's agenda soon. The timing will then put the TIF contract on a path for the new city council to approve in January. No insight. Just my reading of tea leaves. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 8, 20177 yr I heard a story the other day... that several tech leaders in Cleveland had Pixar executives and other digital-tech companies in Cleveland in 2014, looking to open facilities in MidTown. When our tech leaders brought the executives to City Hall to meet Mayor Jackson, he said he was busy.. the execs then swiftly went to Burke Lakefront never to return again. Can anyone substantiate this????
November 8, 20177 yr Author That rumor would have been better had it come out BEFORE the election... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 8, 20177 yr Someone submit that to Politifact! That story can't be true....if it was, its just been sitting around like a hand-grenade that some media outlet or some enemy of Jackson surely would have launched by now.
November 8, 20177 yr Someone submit that to Politifact! That story can't be true....if it was, its just been sitting around like a hand-grenade that some media outlet or some enemy of Jackson surely would have launched by now. Lol. I didn't want to lob a pre-election allegation like that when I wasn't sure it was true. Also, I just heard the story yesterday. The story allegedly involved Cleveland's "tech czar" Michael DeAloia, so if anyone knows him he might be able to confirm or deny.
November 9, 20177 yr So long TJ DOW! ;D Any thoughts on how the election results will affect real estate development moving forward? I would think Jackson winning gives NUCLEUS a better chance of happening. Good riddens! I'd say projects will have a smoother time getting approved just based off the fact developers don't have to risk being extorted to get their projects approved. I have mutual friends with Basheer on FB and their ideological breadth makes it look like he can work with people. Dow was basically an extortionist.
November 9, 20177 yr Someone submit that to Politifact! That story can't be true....if it was, its just been sitting around like a hand-grenade that some media outlet or some enemy of Jackson surely would have launched by now. Lol. I didn't want to lob a pre-election allegation like that when I wasn't sure it was true. Also, I just heard the story yesterday. The story allegedly involved Cleveland's "tech czar" Michael DeAloia, so if anyone knows him he might be able to confirm or deny. He's not speaking of it openly, but is talking about a previous encounter with Apple that's interesting. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/10/in_amazon_hq2_bid_cleveland_sh.html I tossed a little comment in. >:)
November 9, 20177 yr “...but Cleveland's biggest enemy sometimes tends to be itself.” Unfortunately I think this is a bit of an understatement.
November 9, 20177 yr Author List of projects at the link below...... Voters pass Cuyahoga Community College bond issue for facility improvement WKYC 12:55 AM. EST November 08, 2017 CLEVELAND - Voters overwhelmingly passed a 0.5-mill bond issue for the repair, improvement and construction of facilities vital for college completion and workforce education at Cuyahoga Community College on Election Night. Nearly 68% of voters supported Issue 61, which will raise funding for the College to address decades of wear and tear on buildings; keep pace with rapidly changing technology; and create new instructional space for growing programs. Collection of the bond issue would begin in 2018 and run 25 years. The request asks Cuyahoga County property owners for an additional investment of less than $1.50 per month on a $100,000 home. MORE: http://www.wkyc.com/news/politics/elections/voters-pass-cuyahoga-community-college-bond-issue-for-facility-improvement/490132141 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 15, 20177 yr Tower City thread locked. Bedrock CEO says he's pushing to pick strategy for Avenue at Tower City "very soon" CLEVELAND, Ohio - Almost 20 months after buying the Avenue at Tower City, Detroit-based Bedrock still hasn't settled on a revival strategy for the struggling shopping mall. But during an interview this week, the real estate company's chief executive officer said he doesn't want uncertainty about one of downtown Cleveland's most central - and complex - properties to drag on much longer. "We're pushing ourselves to come up with the right answer very soon," Bedrock CEO and co-founder Jim Ketai said of makeover plans for the 366,000-square foot retail space. http://realestate.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2017/11/bedrock_ceo_says_hes_pushing_t.html
December 19, 20177 yr Author Historic preservation credits, New Markets and private activity bonds kept alive in GOP tax-reform package. @SteveKoff provides a rundown: https://t.co/867obGtKWx "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 19, 20177 yr Author Rowing center, RTA's Brookpark Station on Greater Cleveland Partnership's wish list for capital budget https://articles.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/12/rowing_center_rtas_brookpark_s.amp?__twitter_impression=true "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 31, 20177 yr Author Longtime Crain's reporter Stan Bullard has some interesting predictions for 2018, including for nuCLEus. He also notes that the tax overhaul may favor more commercial development, more apartment construction and less new for-sale housing nationwide.... December 29, 2017 1:00 pm Stan's call: Tax overhaul has major realty implications By STAN BULLARD Now for some specifics: Look for a new partner to join the lineup with Delray Beach, Fla.-based Hudson Holdings in the $300 million quest to turn the landmark Union Trust Building at 925 Euclid Ave. to a hotel, apartments and less office space than the million square feet it has now. All that happened with the proposed 49-floor nuCLEus project last year was that small signs replaced big ones on the site between Quicken Loans Arena and the East 4th Neighborhood. The drive by Stark Enterprises of Cleveland and J-Dek of Solon for sweeter tax increment financing than typically provided will make it through Cleveland City Council and the Jackson administration. Developer Bob Stark may get to leave two marks on his hometown's horizon as his Beacon skyscraper is already rising at East Sixth Street and Euclid. Also, look for Dan Gilbert's Bedrock Real Estate to get rolling on renovating the May Co. on Public Square to apartments. He's too smart — financially anyway — to wait. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20171229/news/146846/stans-call-tax-overhaul-has-major-realty-implications "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 4, 20187 yr I, for one, am very excited about this and always have felt that this concept would work great in Cleveland. I thought at one point I read a rumor on this site that Topgolf was considering FEB Phase 3 for their NEO location, but frankly this makes more sense. Independence site eyed for year-round golf haven Topgolf, a year-round sports venue offering golfers what Corner Alley and Dave & Buster's gives bowlers and gamers, could add a location in Northeast Ohio if a proposed rezoning in Independence wins city approvals. Caroline Jerome, a Topgolf spokeswoman, said that at this time she can only confirm the Dallas-based company's interest in pursuing what she termed a "Cleveland-area location." No details will be available until later, she said. However, the agenda for the 5:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3, of the Independence Planning Commission shows a request to rezone almost 16 acres on Rockside Woods Boulevard to public use from office and laboratory use. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180103/news/147321/independence-site-eyed-year-round-golf-haven?#utm_medium=email&utm_source=ccl-akronmorning&utm_campaign=ccl-akronmorning-20180104
January 4, 20187 yr I heard Crane's just posted that a TopGolf is coming to Greater Cleveland via Independence. That'll bring 400+ jobs, if true.
January 4, 20187 yr ^is it an indoor golf course? Of sorts. It's a driving range / Dave and Buster's / Night club.
January 4, 20187 yr I heard Crane's just posted that a TopGolf is coming to Greater Cleveland via Independence. That'll bring 400+ jobs, if true. I posted the article in this thread earlier today.
January 18, 20187 yr Author Bellwether Arranges $57M Refi for Cleveland Office Tower The 10-year CMBS loan, originated by Rialto, will allow One Cleveland Center’s owner to refinance the property’s high interest rate debt and fund tenant improvements. https://www.cpexecutive.com/post/bellwether-arranges-57m-refi-for-cleveland-office-tower/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 18, 20187 yr Breaking News, Amazon has chosen its finalists for HQ2... Most of the cities are the usual suspects...huge cities like NYC, LA, and Chicago as well as tech hubs like Raleigh and Austin. But if you want to root for an underdog, Nashville, Pittsburgh, and Newark are on the list. The only Ohio city to make the cut is Columbus. If I were betting man, I think D.C. has a strong chance of getting it, as 3 of the 20 finalists are in the D.C. region. Here's the link for the full list: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/18/amazon-narrows-list-of-candidates-for-new-headquarters-hq2-to-20.html
January 18, 20187 yr I heard Crane's just posted that a TopGolf is coming to Greater Cleveland via Independence. That'll bring 400+ jobs, if true. I posted the article in this thread earlier today. I have been to the one in Alexandria, Virginia. And let's just say I am not their target demographic. It's pretty popular with the "bro-grammer" crowd. In other news, I am no longer an "excavation site." I am now a "dirt lot." My wife will be so proud.
January 18, 20187 yr I heard Crane's just posted that a TopGolf is coming to Greater Cleveland via Independence. That'll bring 400+ jobs, if true. I posted the article in this thread earlier today. I have been to the one in Alexandria, Virginia. And let's just say I am not their target demographic. It's pretty popular with the "bro-grammer" crowd. In other news, I am no longer an "excavation site." I am now a "dirt lot." My wife will be so proud. Lol it is, admittedly, my crowd. Though I wouldn't apply quite that label. I worry that it won't survive in Independence, though. I honestly would've loved to see it go on the West Bank.
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