January 7, 201114 yr Yes both of these expansions were announced about a year ago. Its good to see expansion as opposed to abandon for once over there.
January 10, 201114 yr I really like how the Celebrezze building looks now, but we'll see... Renovating Cleveland's Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building...Whatever happened to ...? Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 7:30 AM By Plain Dealer staff Whatever happened to the $121 million makeover of Cleveland's Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building? The stimulus-funded makeover is progressing and on schedule, but changes to the building won't be visible for more than a year. The 32-story office building at East Ninth Street and Lakeside Avenue is among federal buildings across the country being renovated to become more energy efficient. About $5.55 billion will be spent on the projects over the next several years. read the rest at: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/01/renovating_clevelands_anthony.html
January 10, 201114 yr ^I can't believe that building only has single pane windows. I can't even imagine the amount of energy that wastes during our cold, windy winters.
January 10, 201114 yr I really like how the Celebrezze building looks now, but we'll see... Renovating Cleveland's Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building...Whatever happened to ...? Updated: Monday, January 10, 2011, 7:30 AM By Plain Dealer staff Whatever happened to the $121 million makeover of Cleveland's Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building? The stimulus-funded makeover is progressing and on schedule, but changes to the building won't be visible for more than a year. The 32-story office building at East Ninth Street and Lakeside Avenue is among federal buildings across the country being renovated to become more energy efficient. About $5.55 billion will be spent on the projects over the next several years. read the rest at: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/01/renovating_clevelands_anthony.html I do to, its a nice looking building. I hope the new design isnt anything too crazy. Im excited to see how the design turns out
January 10, 201114 yr IIRC, the design is nothing more than a glass exterior added to the existing facade. Solely for insullation purposes.
January 11, 201114 yr Author New school proposed to be built in Detroit-Shoreway. Will replace the old Almira school.. FAR WEST REGION DESIGN REVIEW 1. FW 2010-028: Almira PK-8 School, New Construction, Tree Lawns 3380 West 98th Street, Ward 16 Project Representative: Sandra Madison, Robert P. Madison International, Inc.; Hollie Dellisanti, CMSD http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2011/CPC-DraftAgenda010711.pdf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 11, 201114 yr ^I can't believe that building only has single pane windows. I can't even imagine the amount of energy that wastes during our cold, windy winters. For most of the building, a second pane was retrofitted into the window frame years ago, so it's almost as good as double paned windows.
January 19, 201114 yr <a href="http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/01/cleveland_public_library_plans.html"> Cleveland Public Library plans reorganization of downtown buildings</A> The two buildings of the Cleveland Public Library downtown contain some of the grandest and most beautiful public spaces in the city. They just aren't being used in the most vibrant and visitor-friendly ways possible. Library Executive Director Felton Thomas said that a $90 million expansion and renovation of the downtown library, completed in 1997, packed a little too much energy into the new, 10-story Louis Stokes Wing. It also left the Main Library building, just to the west, a bit bereft. In response, Thomas is launching a five-year interior reorganization, expected to cost between $12.2 million and $13.5 million, aimed at making the two-building downtown campus near Public Square more efficient, cheaper to run and more inviting to users across the city and the region.
January 21, 201114 yr ^I can't believe that building only has single pane windows. I can't even imagine the amount of energy that wastes during our cold, windy winters. I can't believe they are still in design phase. Stimulus was passed end of 2008? Most govt projects were notified of their award amounts by early 2009. Over a year later they don't have bid packages ready? I thought all the stimulus funds had to be spent by 2012? If they haven't even started work yet, that'll never happen. Article even says work won't begin for over a year.
January 24, 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
January 24, 201114 yr Hmmm...I don't like the sound of any of this but I cannot imagine the hops they would have to go through to tear down these buildings for parking...I would like Yablonsky's thoughts on the transcation.
January 24, 201114 yr Some random thoughts on the Crain's article: 1. Wow...George Maloof is still alive. 2. Of all people, the Stafford brothers made almost 5 mil. on the deal...this leads me to question whether there really is a God. 3. I cannot believe the city will allow such a huge block of buildings to be torn down for surface parking...especially the former Dyke Building which I believe was renovated maybe 10-12 years ago. Maybe if they are thinking of a parking garage, mixed use project (retail and housing), they won't get a big fight, but that does not seem to be Frango's style. We will have to wait and see.
January 25, 201114 yr Author If memory serves, demolitions of these properties would first have to go before a design-review committee of the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation. To verify this and/or to submit your comment, here is their contact info: 812 Huron Road, Suite 417 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 [email protected] 216/771-1994 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 27, 201114 yr $12m redevelopment plan to make main library center of downtown activity Thursday, January 27, 2011 SOURCE: CPL WRITER: Diane DiPiero In the so-called Internet Age, the public library has taken on a broader role. More than a place to grab a novel, photocopy a letter, or scour a thick resource book, the library has also become a hub for computer use, digital resources, and social and professional gatherings. With this in mind, the main branch of the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is getting a 21st-century facelift. Among the enhancements will include a centralized location for computers and technology, a first-floor display for popular and rare collections, room for community events, and a new indoor garden. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/innovationnews/cplfacelift012711.aspx
January 28, 201114 yr I wonder what kind of inter-institution communications is going on in the Cleveland Government these days... Considering the Group Plan has talked a lot about using E. 3rd as a new green space and perhaps having some kind of enclosure. Since a lot of talk with regard to the group plan has been about making the mall more functional (an extension of real urban uses and not just park space surrounded by monumental buildings), I wonder if large amounts of money (12M) should have these long term broader projects in mind. We all know the Group Plan isn't something that will happen in one fell swoop, but it seems to be essential that any and all major public plans should be done with the longest of terms in mind.
January 28, 201114 yr ^Absolutely. I recommend you contact Thomas Corrigan or another executive level individual at the CPL and express your concerns/desires. As this appears to be more of an internal re-design / re-purposing of the current downtown space I'm not sure how much the Group Plan will come into play, but it's certainly worth bringing up.
January 28, 201114 yr Maybe this should go in the Mall/Convention Center forum, but I've always thought that 3rd street should be covered (not closed, at the ends, but covered) like the Kogod Courtyard in D.C.'s portrait gallery. http://americanart.si.edu/visit/images/courtyard.jpg Having some sort of technology hub in this area would require it to be fully enclosed, but maybe it could be built in the main library's western side adjacent to E. 3rd... new windows could make this transparent and "connected" to the E 3rd Mall gateway... dreams, perhaps... :drunk:
January 28, 201114 yr Author Brilliant! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 29, 201114 yr ^ Nice lol. But wouldn't that create a problem with trying to find a way to attach it to the buildings without damaging them?
January 31, 201114 yr ^^^ I think some places that have done this secure the roof to the adjacent structures, and some use independent columns to hold it up. Either could work, (perhaps a mix is needed in terms of engineering), but I just think it's a good idea to really make the East 3rd "courtyard" an entrance to the mall from Superior. In one of the PDFs on the Group Plan they had this image: The "bubbles" of light were kind of confusing, but part of my envisions Chinese style lanterns hanging from a glass atrium. ...or something
January 31, 201114 yr ^To be honest, I don't want anything over E3rd. Some of the most striking photos of Cleveland that I've ever seen are the view from the Mall facing South with the fountain pointing up the side of the well positioned 200 Public Square. It's well thought out architecture and urban planning and the view shouldn't be obstructed IMO. With that said, I do like this idea for the reading garden between the two library buildings.
January 31, 201114 yr ^I like the idea of putting some kind of partial roof over the reading garden to create an open air atrium like Burnham has been discussing for E3rd.
February 2, 201114 yr Author For those who don't like to wait in long lines at Starbucks during your morning commute stopover at Clifton and West 115th, another option may soon be available to you. This is at the former Christopher's tailors/clothing store (which moved to Clifton/Lake), next to the Clifton Martini & Wine Bar.... _________________ Ward 16 Calendar No. 11-1: 10435 Clifton Boulevard Jay Westbrook 11 Notices Ronald Marthaller, owner, appeals for a change of use from a store to a coffee shop within the easterly portion of an existing three-story nonconforming stores and dwelling units building on an irregular shaped, southeasterly corner lot located in an A1 One-Family District; subject to the limitations in Section 359.01(a) and the required approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals to allow the substitution of a nonconforming use; and pursuant to Sections 349.04(f) accessory off-street parking spaces are required to be one for each employee, plus one for each 100 square feet of floor area devoted to patron use, or one for each four seats based upon the maximum seating capacity, whichever is greater; and the front yard encroachment of the coffee shop/patio requires the Board of Zoning Appeals approval in accordance with Sections 357.14(a) of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2011/crr02-14-2011.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 2, 201114 yr Yeah... my uncle's building.. Glad to see he will finally have a full building again(is the curse over with?). That will be great coffee patio space when it warms up. Now Truffles is closed though....
February 2, 201114 yr More great news for Clifton. I get the sense that local entrepreneurs are feeling the shift that will come when the enhancement program is finally underway. Clifton with medians, brick crosswalks and shiny new bus shelters will definitely return it to some former glory! :clap:
February 3, 201114 yr I find this article interesting because Cleveland's the only American city in it: World's Most Visionary Cities To see the future, visit these forward-thinking metropolises By Joshua M. Bernstein http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-37533159
February 3, 201114 yr I find this article interesting because Cleveland's the only American city in it: World's Most Visionary Cities To see the future, visit these forward-thinking metropolises By Joshua M. Bernstein http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-37533159 come on, this isn't random development news.
February 3, 201114 yr IIRC, the design is nothing more than a glass exterior added to the existing facade. Solely for insullation purposes. I hope they have a good automated cleaning process! The design drawings look like a window washer's nightmare!
February 3, 201114 yr IIRC, the design is nothing more than a glass exterior added to the existing facade. Solely for insullation purposes. I hope they have a good automated cleaning process! The design drawings look like a window washer's nightmare! You're so optimistic! How ever do you contain yourself? ::)
February 4, 201114 yr Author Anyone know what this is? Design Review: Emerald Alliance (Ohio Freight Building) Housing Plan (West 95th Street/Lorain Avenue) http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2011/pdf/Streetscate02012011.pdf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 9, 201114 yr Cleveland: Recommendations coming to upgrade Public Square, malls CLEVELAND -- How can the city capitalize on $2 billion of new development to make the entire downtown area more welcoming and people friendly? Some answers will be offered Thursday by a panel that's been working since June to find ways to make the city's public spaces more inviting and connected. Tony Coyne, chairman of the city Planning Commission, chaired this Group Plan Commission appointed by Mayor Frank Jackson. The group sought to build on the 100-year-old plan by architect Daniel Burnham. The update is aimed to get more value from the Flats East Bank, the new casino and the Medical Mart/Convention Center. Some call this city's biggest opportunity ever to make downtown a more desirable place to live and form real connections to Lake Erie. Plans will include ideas for Public Square, the malls and pedestrian corridors between them. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=174412&catid=130
February 9, 201114 yr wow the comments after the article are brutal. Brutally stupid that is. The negative view of downtown Cleveland by suburbanites is ridiculous in my opinion. They literally assume they will be mugged and robbed every time they go down there and demand that parking will be free in a central business district of a large American city. What successful city has free parking in its cbd? If it does it is in big trouble.
February 9, 201114 yr wow the comments after the article are brutal. Brutally stupid that is. The negative view of downtown Cleveland by suburbanites is ridiculous in my opinion. They literally assume they will be mugged and robbed every time they go down there and demand that parking will be free in a central business district of a large American city. What successful city has free parking in its cbd? If it does it is in big trouble. Just like cleveland.com, the peanut gallery is terrible. Never a positive comment. I had jury duty a few months back and people were making comments like "who goes downtown?", "downtown's a ghosttown, etc." Pretty ridiculous.
February 9, 201114 yr Author I'd say the biggest improvements to downtown Cleveland would be to ban the forum at cleveland.com! :-D "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 9, 201114 yr I had to sign up and post something: Nocando, Why do you even bother writing garbage like this. It's probably best you stay in the suburbs. I'm sure your neighbors just love your positive spin on life. I've lived downtown for the last six years and never have had any problems at all concerning crime. I walk everywhere and at all hours of the night. I just love people like you who just throw out a statement like"it's a dump" without giving an example. I know I just hate being able to walk to over fifty world class restaurants, the second largest theatre district in the country, taking a two dollar bus ride to the one of the greatest health institutions in the country, walk to any three major sports stadiums, take a free trolley to a CSU basketball game or walk to four different concert venues to name a few. You keep enjoying your overcooked burger at Fridays. I usually don't get sucked in either but it really bothered me this time. Thanks Htsguy for saying so.
February 9, 201114 yr I occassionally get sucked into the negative swirl of comments after an article like that. I wonder how many are legitimate posters that honestly feel that way and how many are just pinheads simply trying to start a flame war...
February 9, 201114 yr I wish they would get rid of the ability to comment. Several other major newspapers dont allow it.
February 10, 201114 yr I'm tellin ya, they should charge 2 cents a comment. Revenue problem solved! As for random Cleveland Developments, there's a new Giant Eagle Get Go gas station between in the parking lot of HH Gregg at I-480 and Ridge Rd.
February 10, 201114 yr The blatant ignorance of the posters on Cleveland.com posts is irritating. Thank you stpats44113 for speaking the truth. Serious question tho: Have there been any discussions or plans for the transients around E 20th or so? I was walking around the Avenue District just before winter and was shocked at the number of homeless just a few blocks away near the ministries and such. I know when I was living in St Augustine, FL, they had a ban on panhandling and had zero tolerance for any problems caused by them. It did a lot to ease the mind of tourists and residents who paid an arm and a leg to live downtown.
February 10, 201114 yr CMHA isn't exactly popular and the local parishes are diminishing. I'd imagine easily accessible options for the homeless are not exactly plentiful, but I'm only guessing. I would like to see the problem solved as well, in a humane and effective way, even if it's just providing them with shelter somewhere.
February 10, 201114 yr The "transients" are all there because the biggest men's homeless shelter in Cleveland is at 21st and Lakeside and there are a few social services offices and a soup kitchen in that area. As far as the panhandling goes, I do not think that anybody enjoys panhandling but there are reasons not to have laws against it. Many panhandlers do not have jobs (some do believe it or not and many of them are not homeless) and giving somebody a criminal record for asking people for spare change will pretty much keep that person unemployed forever. It becomes a strain on the police force and judicial system for what is really a pretty harmless crime. It should be illegal to aggressively panhandle and harass people but charging the average panhandler asking for "bus fare" with a crime is not as good of a policy as it sounds.
February 10, 201114 yr I would like to see the problem solved as well, in a humane and effective way, even if it's just providing them with shelter somewhere. Every person is guaranteed a bed to sleep in in the city of Cleveland but the problem is that some of the people don't want to sleep in a shelter. Many of the people on the streets have mental problems and will not go to a shelter even if somebody tries to convince them to. I don't feel like homeless people are really that much of a problem downtown Cleveland. Go to San Francisco if you want to see homeless people, they are EVERYWHERE. I do feel like the "transient" population has hurt the Avenue district to some extent but with Cleveland State growing north and more residential development in that area I think it will be come less noticeable.
February 10, 201114 yr I am not suggesting that it's criminal activity by any means to panhandle. My point is simply that it's a hinderance to development and makes people feel unsafe. Personally, I just say no and continue walking. One good idea that was implemented down there was allowing street performers. It added a great vibe and allowed people to make extra money from tips. It was a win-win.
February 10, 201114 yr Every person is guaranteed a bed to sleep in in the city of Cleveland but the problem is that some of the people don't want to sleep in a shelter. Does anybody have stats to back this up or know if it is true? I actually was having this discussion with my wife last night, and I told her the same thing. She thought I was wrong, and I wondered if it really is true, or if I was just repeating a non-truth I had heard from a few different people.
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