January 5, 20223 yr Author Can you put those pics in the Ohio City thread @marty15? We'll be able to find them more easily in 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 5, 20223 yr Not sure which of these is close enough to make a splash in 2022: E.55/Euclid mixed use The apartment buildings around MetroHealth on W. 25th Artcraft Building renovations Wasn't there someone doing something along the north side of Superior across from Cross Country, too? The two developments on the East Lakefront Stone's Levee
January 6, 20223 yr Author I would say MetroHealth-area apartment buildings and probably Stone's Levee. I think the development across from CrossCountry are already underway. I can't remember though. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 11, 20223 yr Article about the State's Brownfield Program. It touches on a lot of projects from senior apartments by MetroHealth to The Foundry over in Fairfax to plans for former schools. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/state-brownfield-program-could-spur-development-of-many-contaminated-sites-across-cuyahoga-county.html?outputType=amp
January 11, 20223 yr Author 17 minutes ago, tykaps said: Article about the State's Brownfield Program. It touches on a lot of projects from senior apartments by MetroHealth to The Foundry over in Fairfax to plans for former schools. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/state-brownfield-program-could-spur-development-of-many-contaminated-sites-across-cuyahoga-county.html?outputType=amp I'm particularly interested in the Foundry project. Could spark more investment in the area. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 11, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, KJP said: I'm particularly interested in the Foundry project. Could spark more investment in the area. I'm a huge fan of the plan. I just worry about the feasibility that it will actually happen. Before this article, I assumed the project was dead since it had been a few years since I'd heard anything about it. All I can do now is hope for the best!
January 11, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, tykaps said: Article about the State's Brownfield Program. It touches on a lot of projects from senior apartments by MetroHealth to The Foundry over in Fairfax to plans for former schools. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/state-brownfield-program-could-spur-development-of-many-contaminated-sites-across-cuyahoga-county.html?outputType=amp "....Sustainable Community Associates plans to seek money to re-develop the former Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School at 3575 W. 130th St. in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Cleveland. The building sits on 2.2 acres and the plan is for about 40 apartments that cater to middle-income renters, said Josh Rosen, co-owner of Sustainable Community Associates. Rosen said his group intends to seek about $400,000 for asbestos removal and demolition and that the overall project will cost an estimated $8 million...." Can't really tell from the article, but I hope this planned project doesn't intend to demolish Nathanial Hawthorne school----its a beautiful old bldg. Its photo is in the article.
January 11, 20223 yr Author Demolition is kind of a generic term in this case, which often refers to removing interior pipes, wires, some non-load-bearing walls, windows so they can be replaced with new or better located fixtures to support the new use. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 11, 20223 yr There was a fire in the building several years ago in the basement and that section of the building was sealed off. Repairing that damage may require some demo.
January 15, 20223 yr Author Seriously? This building??.... https://www.google.com/maps/place/5401+Hamilton+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44114/@41.5223736,-81.6541746,3a,75y,292.77h,107.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWK7g24NIZy6_QxViAp6Qgw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x8830fa36d414baa1:0x86ce4c1cd300765c!8m2!3d41.5222868!4d-81.6553895 5401 Hamilton Ave Cleveland OH 44114 Project Description: - Use Building for Bleacher Report VIP Media Event USE 50,000 SQ FT AREA OF BUILDINGS F, G, H, I, J FROM 2-18-22 TO 2-20-22 FOR BLEACHER REPORT VIP MEDIA EVENT DURING NBA ALL-STAR WEEK PER APPROVED PLANS. MAXIMUM 1,180 PERSONS. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 15, 20223 yr Either this means every other possible location is already booked (great news!) or we forgot how to put on a party. Wonder which one it is?
January 15, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: Seriously? This building??.... https://www.google.com/maps/place/5401+Hamilton+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44114/@41.5223736,-81.6541746,3a,75y,292.77h,107.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWK7g24NIZy6_QxViAp6Qgw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x8830fa36d414baa1:0x86ce4c1cd300765c!8m2!3d41.5222868!4d-81.6553895 5401 Hamilton Ave Cleveland OH 44114 Project Description: - Use Building for Bleacher Report VIP Media Event USE 50,000 SQ FT AREA OF BUILDINGS F, G, H, I, J FROM 2-18-22 TO 2-20-22 FOR BLEACHER REPORT VIP MEDIA EVENT DURING NBA ALL-STAR WEEK PER APPROVED PLANS. MAXIMUM 1,180 PERSONS. I think it makes sense! This area has a lot of cool things happening related to media/art. https://www.ingenuitycleveland.org/hamilton-collaborative/
January 15, 20223 yr Ohhhh. I didn't realize that was the Ingenuity location. I've been there a few times. It IS a pretty cool place if you're going for abandoned industrial chic.
January 16, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, KJP said: Seriously? This building??.... https://www.google.com/maps/place/5401+Hamilton+Ave,+Cleveland,+OH+44114/@41.5223736,-81.6541746,3a,75y,292.77h,107.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWK7g24NIZy6_QxViAp6Qgw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192!4m5!3m4!1s0x8830fa36d414baa1:0x86ce4c1cd300765c!8m2!3d41.5222868!4d-81.6553895 5401 Hamilton Ave Cleveland OH 44114 Project Description: - Use Building for Bleacher Report VIP Media Event USE 50,000 SQ FT AREA OF BUILDINGS F, G, H, I, J FROM 2-18-22 TO 2-20-22 FOR BLEACHER REPORT VIP MEDIA EVENT DURING NBA ALL-STAR WEEK PER APPROVED PLANS. MAXIMUM 1,180 PERSONS. Isn't this where Ingenuity is located?
January 16, 20223 yr 22 minutes ago, Cleburger said: Isn't this where Ingenuity is located? Yes. Its a cool building. Soulcraft is there and so is Rebuilder's Xchange.
January 16, 20223 yr Author Then it's the next hot area. They're always preceded by being a gritty area that's being taken over by artists. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 18, 20223 yr Author Seeds & Sprouts XXI – Sweeties Candy, miraculous 86th & Scholar House By Ken Prendergast / January 18, 2022 + Sweeties Candy expanding on Brookpark Road + A miracle on East 86th Street? + Scholar House to start construction by Spring MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2022/01/18/seeds-sprouts-xxi-sweeties-candy-miraculous-86th-scholar-house/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 20, 20223 yr Author Cool video with some concepts/placeholder images of potential/future projects in there.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 20, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: Hmmm 🤔 Did someone say Subway tunnels? Maybe someone can reroute that Bore over to do a Downtown Loop and then continue down pearl to at least Brookpark Rd, if not all the way to ParmaTown. Just saying.
January 20, 20223 yr 21 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: If only they would do this and have trains in them instead of sewage...
January 20, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, KJP said: Cool video with some concepts/placeholder images of potential/future projects in there.... Very cool....Cleveland is such an interesting looking city.
January 22, 20223 yr Good to see this is being taken advantage of. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/big-demand-for-state-brownfield-grants-across-cuyahoga-county-including-midtown-cleveland.html
January 22, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Luke_S said: Good to see this is being taken advantage of. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/big-demand-for-state-brownfield-grants-across-cuyahoga-county-including-midtown-cleveland.html Is this the building that the motorcycle company was going to move to pre-pandemic?
January 22, 20223 yr Author 200 Public Square to get major updates, new amenities By Ken Prendergast / January 22, 2022 The pandemic, remote working, tenant downsizing and a flight to quality are challenges facing New York City-based DRA Advisors. In downtown Cleveland, they are fighting those challenges with a 37-year-old skyscraper, 200 Public Square. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/01/22/200-public-square-to-get-major-updates-new-amenities/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 23, 20223 yr How I wish they could restore the first floor of the atrium back to it's original design . The 2019 renovations took away the grandeur of the space and did nothing really to activate it.
January 25, 20223 yr TownHall owner looks to open new places, plus changes under way at TownHall CLEVELAND, Ohio – Early months on the calendar often spell doldrums for restaurants, but TownHall’s Bobby George isn’t slowing down these days. George, who splits time between his Columbus and Cleveland ventures, says TownHall in Ohio City will undergo physical changes, and within the next couple of months he is opening several new places. “It’s an exciting time,” he said. “Over the next three months we will have three more places open.” https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/01/townhall-owner-looks-to-open-new-places-plus-changes-under-way-at-townhall.html Edited January 25, 20223 yr by MyPhoneDead
January 25, 20223 yr 35 minutes ago, MyPhoneDead said: TownHall owner looks to open new places, plus changes under way at TownHall CLEVELAND, Ohio – Early months on the calendar often spell doldrums for restaurants, but TownHall’s Bobby George isn’t slowing down these days. George, who splits time between his Columbus and Cleveland ventures, says TownHall in Ohio City will undergo physical changes, and within the next couple of months he is opening several new places. “It’s an exciting time,” he said. “Over the next three months we will have three more places open.” https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/01/townhall-owner-looks-to-open-new-places-plus-changes-under-way-at-townhall.html Nice to see good things happening to good people!
January 25, 20223 yr I have zero problems with staffing,” George said “I just believe - I hate to say it - it’s the people who don’t manage the business well who are having the problems. To be honest, our biggest issue is with the patio closed (in Ohio City) we haven’t needed as much staff so people want more shifts. I have a waiting line of people who want to work at TownHall and Rebol,” he said, referring to the healthy fast-casual eatery at Public Square. How is this true when he has a reputation of being awful to work for?
January 25, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, cle_guy90 said: I have zero problems with staffing,” George said “I just believe - I hate to say it - it’s the people who don’t manage the business well who are having the problems. To be honest, our biggest issue is with the patio closed (in Ohio City) we haven’t needed as much staff so people want more shifts. I have a waiting line of people who want to work at TownHall and Rebol,” he said, referring to the healthy fast-casual eatery at Public Square. How is this true when he has a reputation of being awful to work for? This whole article seemed to be more public relations than news. Maybe he's concerned about his image?
January 25, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, Growth Mindset said: This whole article seemed to be more public relations than news. Maybe he's concerned about his image? It did read like it should be labeled "sponsored content", but the last time I asked about that in the comments section I got banned. Bobby's industry rep is he's great if he likes you, horrible if he doesn't, and that mindset percolates throughout his places.
January 25, 20223 yr Discussion with Bedrock's COO about plans for Cleveland properties. https://www.crainscleveland.com/landscape/landscape-podcast-ivy-greaner-discusses-bedrocks-development-efforts-cleveland
January 26, 20223 yr Move it to the East 9th street pier? https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.com/news/i-x-center-getting-rid-of-iconic-ferris-wheel/amp/
January 26, 20223 yr Move it to the East 9th street pier? https://www.google.com/amp/s/fox8.com/news/i-x-center-getting-rid-of-iconic-ferris-wheel/amp/I've always wanted something that either served as an attraction (like the Ferris Wheel) or a smaller version of the Navy Pier down there.Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
January 26, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, MyPhoneDead said: I've always wanted something that either served as an attraction (like the Ferris Wheel) or a smaller version of the Navy Pier down there. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk The pier begs for a zip line from Willard Park? Muni parking? Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
January 27, 20223 yr Author TMUDs – taking more time By Ken Prendergast / January 27, 2022 It’s going to be a little while longer before the developers of 42 projects, many of them megaprojects, across the state learn whether their project is going to win a golden ticket and get a big step closer to their own groundbreaking ceremony. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/01/27/tmuds-taking-more-time/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 27, 20223 yr Just now, KJP said: TMUDs – taking more time By Ken Prendergast / January 27, 2022 It’s going to be a little while longer before the developers of 42 projects, many of them megaprojects, across the state learn whether their project is going to win a golden ticket and get a big step closer to their own groundbreaking ceremony. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/01/27/tmuds-taking-more-time/ This is definitely a surprise. I am used to the government being fast and efficient!
January 29, 20223 yr On 1/27/2022 at 3:04 PM, KJP said: TMUDs – taking more time By Ken Prendergast / January 27, 2022 It’s going to be a little while longer before the developers of 42 projects, many of them megaprojects, across the state learn whether their project is going to win a golden ticket and get a big step closer to their own groundbreaking ceremony. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/01/27/tmuds-taking-more-time/ I’m a little confused how the Cross Country HQ is an applicant. Are they planning a 15+ story tower? 🤔
January 29, 20223 yr I’m a little confused how the Cross Country HQ is an applicant. Are they planning a 15+ story tower? [emoji848]Just needs to be 350,000 sq.ft in size.Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
February 1, 20223 yr The new Tremont development that was posted about has made me wonder something. Do any neighborhoods have guidelines like "style guides?" I'm not talking about actual zoning requirements, but more like form books where developers can look and see "this is generally the kind of look we are hoping for in this neighborhood." I would think that, without imposing any actual costs on developers or even requiring them to do anything, a neighborhood could improve the cohesiveness and quality of its new builds by giving architects a little nudge in the right direction. Is this something any neighborhoods do?
February 1, 20223 yr I think there's a city style guide regarding matching the setback, height and roof type of the structures on that street
February 1, 20223 yr 35 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: The new Tremont development that was posted about has made me wonder something. Do any neighborhoods have guidelines like "style guides?" I'm not talking about actual zoning requirements, but more like form books where developers can look and see "this is generally the kind of look we are hoping for in this neighborhood." I would think that, without imposing any actual costs on developers or even requiring them to do anything, a neighborhood could improve the cohesiveness and quality of its new builds by giving architects a little nudge in the right direction. Is this something any neighborhoods do? Ohio City is in the midst of putting something like that together.
February 1, 20223 yr Maybe I'm confused, but isn't that "Form Based Codes" are supposed to do? https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/fbc/ Edited February 1, 20223 yr by Growth Mindset Misspelling
February 1, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Growth Mindset said: Maybe I'm confused, but isn't that "Form Based Codes" are supposed to do? https://planning.clevelandohio.gov/fbc/ Not really. There are some cities that have such requirements (like Dublin, OH). Usually form-based zoning is more aimed at height, setback, parking issues instead of aesthetics. I'm contemplating something more flexible, because I do NOT think we should be telling developers "everybody has to use this kind of brick, you can only have metal paneling on 10% of the exterior surface, you can use tan but not pink, your windows must be this number of square inches, blah blah." I'm talking about giving developers flexibility on aesthetics but saying "these are some examples of how we want our neighborhood to look; please look at them before you start drafting your plans." That way you do get a variety of building styles (as opposed to Dublin, OH), and you avoid imposing costs on developers, but there are distinctive neighborhood elements that emerge instead of every neighborhood looking like random-gentrifiedtown USA.
February 8, 20223 yr If Macy’s is not ready to negotiate, University Heights will use eminent domain at University Square UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City leaders continue to make progress in seeing through the redevelopment of University Square as City Council approved Monday (Feb. 7) legislation that seeks to bring about, through eminent domain, the demolition of now vacant buildings at the shopping site. The city is working toward a redevelopment of University Square, located at the southeast corner of Warrensville Center and Cedar roads, that would take place under the partnership KL Holdings LLC. The developers plans to add apartments and several amenities for those apartment residents, as well as reconfigure buildings. Back in September, Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan termed eminent domain the “nuclear option” that would result if negotiations involving Macy’s didn’t occur to allow the developers to add a courtyard and parking garage upgrades. An agreement dating to when University Square was built didn’t allow for apartments in the store’s vicinity. Target, which also own its own building, has revised its part of the original agreement to allow for apartments, but Macy’s has not done so. Brennan said last fall that Macy’s had initially agreed to follow Target in allowing apartments, but then decided against doing so. Macy’s has since entered into litigation over the matter. “This deal should have been done as of May (2021), when Target came to terms,” Brennan said five months ago. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/02/if-macys-is-not-ready-to-negotiate-university-heights-will-use-eminent-domain-at-university-square.html
February 8, 20223 yr 51 minutes ago, MyPhoneDead said: If Macy’s is not ready to negotiate, University Heights will use eminent domain at University Square UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City leaders continue to make progress in seeing through the redevelopment of University Square as City Council approved Monday (Feb. 7) legislation that seeks to bring about, through eminent domain, the demolition of now vacant buildings at the shopping site. The city is working toward a redevelopment of University Square, located at the southeast corner of Warrensville Center and Cedar roads, that would take place under the partnership KL Holdings LLC. The developers plans to add apartments and several amenities for those apartment residents, as well as reconfigure buildings. Back in September, Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan termed eminent domain the “nuclear option” that would result if negotiations involving Macy’s didn’t occur to allow the developers to add a courtyard and parking garage upgrades. An agreement dating to when University Square was built didn’t allow for apartments in the store’s vicinity. Target, which also own its own building, has revised its part of the original agreement to allow for apartments, but Macy’s has not done so. Brennan said last fall that Macy’s had initially agreed to follow Target in allowing apartments, but then decided against doing so. Macy’s has since entered into litigation over the matter. “This deal should have been done as of May (2021), when Target came to terms,” Brennan said five months ago. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/02/if-macys-is-not-ready-to-negotiate-university-heights-will-use-eminent-domain-at-university-square.html University Square sits on a corner of regional importance (Cedar Road and Warrensville Center Road), and this project has been in freefall for a looooooong time. I'm glad there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.
February 8, 20223 yr Odd about Macy’s though. Its not like they wouldn't also benefit from the reconfiguration and redo.
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