Posted February 23, 20232 yr By request, here's a new thread for a project that looks like it's going forward. First, some background... On 5/30/2022 at 6:54 AM, KJP said: Downtown project gains partner, start date By Ken Prendergast / May 30, 2022 Developers from New York City and Chicago are reportedly uniting to deliver a significant mixed-use development in downtown Cleveland’s Gateway neighborhood. The project, called The Apartments At Bolivar, to be located just north of the Erie Street Cemetery, won City Planning Commission approval last winter but has so far languished due to a lack of equity financing. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/05/30/downtown-project-gains-partner-start-date/ And an article from today.... Seeds & Sprouts XXVII – downtown Apts groundbreaking due, Factory to be Artist studios, Urgent Care tosses Pizza Hut By Ken Prendergast / February 23, 2023 Groundbreaking due for downtown apartments The first sign of progress that’s visible on the landscape for The Apartments At Bolivar is expected to appear in mid-March when a groundbreaking for the large, planned apartment complex is due to be held, according to sources familiar with the project. But the first actual sign of construction activity must first begin with a demolition to help clear the way for site preparation and construction of this development in downtown Cleveland’s Gateway District. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/02/23/seeds-sprouts-xxvii-downtown-apts-groundbreaking-due-factory-to-be-artist-studios-urgent-care-tosses-pizza-hut/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 23, 20232 yr Great news! I wish it was planning to use more brick to blend in with the surrounding landscape, but a welcomed development nonetheless.
February 24, 20232 yr I like the color contrast and the contemporary vibe this building will contribute on the block. I’d prefer the floor plates were a little smaller and the building was a few stories higher - but this building will have a great street presence. There will be nice pedestrian activity at street level. - and, most important, more new residents! Really nice addition!
February 24, 20232 yr That cemetary isnt as quiet as you’d think. Alot of the homeless party there when 2100 kicks them out for the day.
February 25, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, GISguy said: People are dying to get into that neighborhood 😆 Total Dad joke! But sooooo fitting 😉
February 25, 20232 yr i see somera road does a lot of competent, urban style, low rise building and rehabs -- and they like the midwest: https://someraroadinc.com/case-studies/
May 20, 20232 yr It's coming... They were working through a few final issues. You'll see shovels within the next 3-5 weeks
May 23, 20232 yr $38.5M capitalization secured for luxury Cleveland multi-housing development JLL Capital Markets arranged both the construction loan and Co-GP equity for the 184-unit Residences at Bolivar in downtown Cleveland, Ohio Jenna Sharp Property Management and Capital Markets DENVER, May 22, 2023 – JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged $38.5 million in construction financing, in addition to Co-GP equity, for Residences at Bolivar, a 184-unit, Class A, luxury multi-housing development with 2,611 square feet of ground-floor retail located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.us.jll.com/en/newsroom/capitalization-secured-for-cleveland-development#:~:text=Jenna Sharp&text=DENVER%2C May 22%2C 2023 –,located in downtown Cleveland%2C Ohio.
May 26, 20232 yr Author Not much new here but I did add a few tidbits later on in the piece Downtown project wins financing By Ken Prendergast / May 26, 2023 With financing now in hand, look for demolition and construction work to start this summer for the Residences at Bolivar, 1060-1124 Bolivar Rd., in downtown Cleveland’s Gateway neighborhood. The work was made possible by Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets arranging $38.5 million in construction financing and co-general partner equity in the project from an affiliate of another Chicago firm, Leopardo Companies. JLL Capital Markets announced the financing in a written statement this week. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2023/05/26/downtown-project-wins-financing/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 26, 20232 yr This entire neighborhood has tons of potential. E.9th - E. 14th and Prospect to Carnegie. I feel big things are coming.
May 26, 20232 yr Wow the Bolivar facade is looking nice, better than I remember. * why is "facade" giving me a red underline? I know that's a real word
May 26, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, surfohio said: Wow the Bolivar facade is looking nice, better than I remember. * why is "facade" giving me a red underline? I know that's a real word Façade technically has a cedilla.
May 26, 20232 yr Is it just me or does the area around Bolivar have great potential to create a brand new neighborhood? Right now there isn't much there, some very nondescript structures as well as a bunch of parking lots that don't appear to get a lot of action. This complex could singlehandedly kick-start residential development and because there isn't much high value usage there the land may come cheap.
May 27, 20232 yr This is just the start of way bigger things to come in this general area. Can't say more, but you'll be hearing about a BOMB dropping in the next few months
May 27, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, zbaris87 said: This is just the start of way bigger things to come in this general area. Can't say more, but you'll be hearing about a BOMB dropping in the next few months How big of a bomb? What would it be on a scale of 1 to 10 if City Club is a 5 and SW is a nine?
May 27, 20232 yr Author 7 minutes ago, dski44 said: How big of a bomb? What would it be on a scale of 1 to 10 if City Club is a 5 and SW is a nine? 6 or 7 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 27, 20232 yr Quote Is it just me or does the area around Bolivar have great potential to create a brand new neighborhood? Not just you. I've often said that if the city cared enough, or if a non-profit can be formed that can recieve grants to renovate the Erie St. Cemetary, it could be the focus to an entirely new district. It could be compared to Literary Walk in Central Park NYC. Edited May 29, 20232 yr by Barneyboy
May 27, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, KJP said: 6 or 7 If I had to guess I would say that it is the long awaited and on hold Geis condo site on e.9 & bolivar at the New York spaghetti site.If not and If it is in the vicinity I would say it is the nucleus site that Gilbert purchased from stark,
May 27, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, simplythis said: If I had to guess I would say that it is the long awaited and on hold Geis condo site on e.9 & bolivar at the New York spaghetti site.If not and If it is in the vicinity I would say it is the nucleus site that Gilbert purchased from stark, Geis Tower on one end, Lumen 2 at the other end at 14th and Prospect.
May 27, 20232 yr Well now. The Geis site was the most obvious to get built first but if that's not it we may have another something to chew on.
May 28, 20232 yr hopefully building up around the cemetary, which is a gimmee for developers, will inspire mayor bibb and council to build or at least reserve and promote a few squares for small block sized parks around midtown-central-fairfax while they still can —> to entice people to build around.
May 28, 20232 yr 28 minutes ago, mrnyc said: hopefully building up around the cemetary, which is a gimmee for developers, will inspire mayor bibb and council to build or at least reserve and promote a few squares for small block sized parks around midtown-central-fairfax while they still can —> to entice people to build around. Terdolph was a visionary.
May 28, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, marty15 said: Terdolph was a visionary. Development is cool, as long as it doesn’t block views of the Hilton Garden Inn (probably)
May 28, 20232 yr 19 hours ago, zbaris87 said: It's not the Geis site Is the Geis site the parking lot in front of Thirsty Parrot?
May 28, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, GREGinPARMA said: Is the Geis site the parking lot in front of Thirsty Parrot? No. Old New York Spag House.
May 28, 20232 yr On 5/27/2023 at 9:15 AM, KJP said: 6 or 7 Judging from this scale we are talking a 300 to 400 foot tall building then! Edited May 28, 20232 yr by Silent Matt
May 28, 20232 yr My bet would be either E 14th & Prospect (based off Lumen's success at PHSQ) or something ballpark village-related.
May 28, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, sonisharri said: My bet would be either E 14th & Prospect (based off Lumen's success at PHSQ) or something ballpark village-related. I think it was mentioned in earlier post that anything ballpark related would be on e.9 They would need to tear down the parking garage with the catwalk onto the ballpark to build something ball park related
May 28, 20232 yr instead of new build, or perhaps in addition, could it be a major rehab of something?
May 29, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, simplythis said: I think it was mentioned in earlier post that anything ballpark related would be on e.9 They would need to tear down the parking garage with the catwalk onto the ballpark to build something ball park related Yeah it would only make sense if we take “this general area” pretty broadly
May 29, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, mrnyc said: instead of new build, or perhaps in addition, could it be a major rehab of something? How bout Medical Mutual
May 29, 20232 yr I have no inside knowledge but would guess the Rose Building will almost certainly be converted to residential after applying for historic tax credits.. among other things. Probably still a few years off I think.
May 29, 20232 yr Author 4 hours ago, bumsquare said: How bout Medical Mutual That too! A decent amount of buyer interest from the usual suspects. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 29, 20232 yr We are such fiends. In a thread talking about a new development, we are already looking for our next hit. Edited May 29, 20232 yr by freefourur
July 8, 20231 yr " BTW, demo may start today for Apartments at Bolivar. " Caught this from KJP in another thread. Are they finally starting?
July 9, 20231 yr 21 hours ago, simplythis said: " BTW, demo may start today for Apartments at Bolivar. " Caught this from KJP in another thread. Are they finally starting? Sidewalk has been closed, no other sign of movement.
July 9, 20231 yr Will the streetscapes on Erie and Bolivar that front this be getting a makeover? Bolivar especially could use some trees. @zbaris87
July 10, 20231 yr Author 6 hours ago, marty15 said: Will the streetscapes on Erie and Bolivar that front this be getting a makeover? Bolivar especially could use some trees. @zbaris87 I don't recall anything special planned. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 10, 20231 yr We've been trying to demo for weeks, was dealing with an easement issue from a neighboring property... Finally starting this week, and formal groundbreaking coming soon as well. Will keep you posted once a date is set
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