November 2, 20222 yr A prominent building in East Toledo will be renovated for senior apartments. When first completed in 1913, East Toledo’s Masonic Temple held a stately presence on Fourth and Main. But if you saw it today, it would be hard to look past the shards of glass, cracked marble entryway, and crumbling bricks to see what it meant to the neighborhood. The temple was so deeply in disrepair that neighbors had repeatedly called for its demolition. But Ambrea Mikolajczyk of ARK Restoration & Construction (ARK) had a different vision. With a $450,000 LISC predevelopment loan, Mikolajczyk and ARK are stabilizing the property and converting it to 42 units of affordable senior housing. Units will be priced for residents at 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and, when completed, the ground floor will offer onsite community amenities, with plans for a gym, a salon and even a hoped-for medical clinic. https://www.lisc.org/our-stories/story/choosing-revitalization-over-demolition-toledo/
November 2, 20222 yr Good building for that. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 3, 20222 yr Some days I honestly wonder about Toledo, though...it's locked between a vision of itself as a place that could have or should have been a major city, and a provincial outlook that borders on the ignorant. Here the Blade editorial board celebrates the opening of a fast food chain in Perrysburg as a hopeful indicator we can be that cool city that cool people want to live in because cool young people like chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries. "The vibrant rebirth of the French Quarter Square from underutilized hotel to the site of multiple new options that have shown high appeal to people who can find work easily and are able to live where the total quality of life is most pleasing, is a bigger issue than mere commercial development. "Toledo’s ability to execute on the strategy to become a hub for remote workers needs more than a low cost of living for success. An economical location with all the options of a larger city is a much stronger draw. "So Raising Canes is more of an equalizer with attractive cities than mere restaurant. Old Bag of Nails on the riverfront is shorthand to an economic development target that Columbus has discovered Toledo." https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2022/11/02/food-for-development/stories/20221102025
November 23, 20222 yr News has been slow lately; Promedica is struggling to recover from pandemic strains, but downtown is stable, and soon adding this retailer along Adams Street. Outdoor outfitter for novice and serious enthusiasts opening shop downtown DAVID BARKHOLZ The Blade, NOV 23, 2022 A resurgent block of Adams Street downtown will soon be home to a specialty outdoor gear shop. Ridge & River is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar store at 621 Adams near the Lucas County courthouse, said Kyle Boyers, owner of Toledo-based Ridge & River, who recently brought on as a partner one of his University of Toledo fraternity brothers, Connor Scott. Mr. Boyers and Mr. Scott have set the opening for March. Mr. Boyers started Ridge & River as an online store a little over four years ago and has been building a nationwide presence. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2022/11/23/outdoor-outfitter-for-serious-enthusiasts-opening-shop-in-downtown-toledo/stories/20221122144#cxrecs_s
November 24, 20222 yr Downtown Dayton a while ago had an outdoor outfitter store. It became, YOU GUESSED IT, a craft brewery! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 28, 20222 yr Work starts on luxury apartment, retail complex near Toledo Hospital MIKE SIGOV The Toledo Blade NOV 27, 2022 A project to build a luxury apartment and retail complex in Toledo’s former Colony area, near ProMedica Toledo Hospital, is finally moving forward. Work on the $45 million project, on a nearly 11-acre lot off Central and Upton avenues, started earlier this month and is so far limited to moving dirt before a city sewer line can be moved and foundation construction begins, said Columbus-based developer Frank Kass, who founded Continental Real Estate Companies. “We’ll probably start going vertical with it in March and it will then take 11 to 18 months to finish,” Mr. Kass said. “I’m glad. I’ve been working hard on it for five years. I think it will be the nicest apartment in the city.” The complex is expected to include more than 260 apartments, as well as a restaurant, a flower shop, and a clubhouse. It is south of Central Avenue between ProMedica Parkway and Upton Avenue. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2022/11/27/work-starts-luxury-apartment-retail-complex/stories/20221124102
January 12, 20232 yr Developer picked for the redevelopment of the Spitzer and Nicholas buildings. https://www.wtol.com/article/money/business/developers-chosen-spitzer-nicholas-buildings-downtown-toledo/512-55e5cd02-4018-4925-9a2d-efa9d3eb8b19
November 8, 20231 yr https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2023/11/08/park-hotel-razed-to-make-way-for-new-complex-aimed-at-housing-at-risk-young-adults/stories/20231108133 Park Hotel currently being demolished
November 9, 20231 yr Ugh, what a shame. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 20231 yr www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/local/new-lucas-county-jail-ground-breaking-toledo-ohio/512-92976137-1015-4df8-b0e2-77c94850529e New $187 Million Lucas County jail breaks ground
December 4, 20231 yr Enthusiastic about the Enclave Development on Woodville Mall site moves along https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2023/12/03/enclave-northwood-development-former-woodville-mall-site-moves-along/stories/20231023114
December 6, 20231 yr On 12/4/2023 at 8:19 AM, ink said: I don't think I knew there was a City of Northwood. Named for being the northern most city in wood county.. city limits border oregon/lucas co to the north and Ottawa co to the east
December 8, 20231 yr Hyyundai-Mobis plans new EV related parts production facility in north Toledo https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2023/12/08/hyundai-mobis-plans-new-ev-related-parts-production-facility-in-north-toledo/stories/20231208120
January 7, 20241 yr Significant development forecast for Toledo in 2024 https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/toledo-set-for-significant-year-of-economic-development-in-2024/512-e7c6cc2f-3d6a-47be-b44f-74368d5c3941
August 15, 2024Aug 15 Data Center in Middleton Township. The name of the company is still unknown. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/roadworks-on-750m-ohio-data-center-campus-begin-ground-breaking-slated-for-next-few-months/
October 25, 2024Oct 25 Toledo Secures $1,150,039 Grant for the Savage Park Revitalization Project The Department of the Interior announced today a $1,151,000 grant award for the City of Toledo through its Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). The grant will cover 50% of the cost of revitalizing Rev. H.V. Savage Park, Toledo’s oldest city park, and aims to enhance public access to high-quality outdoor recreation and natural spaces in the Junction neighborhood. "Securing this grant will allow the city to completely transform the Rev. H.V. Savage Park and its splash pad,” Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said. “For too long, this space has not met the needs of our community. This funding will make the park a vibrant, safe, and welcoming place for families and neighbors who rely on it for recreation and connection. Thank you to the National Park Service, Senator Sherrod Brown, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and the team of city employees who made this possible.” Central to the Savage Park Revitalization Project is the construction of a new splash pad, providing a fun and safe water play area for families and children and enhancing recreational opportunities in the park. In July, City Council approved the expenditure of $150,000 to design the proposed splash pad. More below: https://toledo.oh.gov/news/2024/09/26/toledo-secures-1-150-039-grant-for-the-savage-park-revitalization-project "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 29, 2024Oct 29 Lucas County announces new department for economic development JAMES TRUMM The Blade [email protected] OCT 28, 2024 Lucas County now has an economic development agency tasked with promoting the county in a conscious attempt to move away from a “Toledo-centric” mindset that has characterized some economic development initiatives. The inauguration of the new department was held Monday afternoon at the Designetics Inc. plant at the Westwinds Industrial Park on Eber Road in Holland. Lucas County commissioners and other public officials were on hand to mark the event. The new department will facilitate business retention and expansion, develop new and existing business sites, and nurture startup ecosystems that foster innovation, collaboration, and economic growth within the county. more: https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2024/10/28/lucas-county-announces-new-department-economic-development/stories/20241028099
November 29, 2024Nov 29 the ribbon in toledo turns into an ice skating rink — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCx0NL8J9-q/?igsh=YWF0eHphZnpkcHBz
April 10Apr 10 On 8/15/2024 at 12:07 PM, MikeyB said: Data Center in Middleton Township. The name of the company is still unknown. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/roadworks-on-750m-ohio-data-center-campus-begin-ground-breaking-slated-for-next-few-months/ I posted the update to this in the Bowling Green - Wood County thread. The data center is for Meta.
April 28Apr 28 toledo makes the wsj for investor interest --REAL ESTATEBattle of Home Buyers vs. Investors Is Making Toledo a Housing ‘Gold Mine’Ohio city of 265,000 is one of the increasingly rare affordable housing markets in the U.S.ByRebecca PicciottoApril 26, 2025 at 5:30 am ETPhotographs by Sylvia Jarrus for WSJThe struggle to find a cheap house in America is transforming some places with lower-priced homes into battlefields, pitting Wall Street landlords and other investor-owners against traditional buyers.That clash is helping boost home values in Toledo, Ohio, catapulting it to the top of The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking this quarter. The rankings identify top markets based on home value appreciation, local economic growth, lifestyle amenities and climate resilience.Toledo represents one of the increasingly rare affordable housing markets in the U.S. The city of about 265,000, situated on the western tip of Lake Erie and home to growing businesses such as clean energy and digital infrastructure, has become a haven for buyers seeking low living costs in a centrally located midsize metro area. The median list price in Toledo jumped 18% annually in March to $235,000, according to Realtor.com. That is still about $200,000 cheaper than the national median, the firm said.Many out-of-state investors view the lower home prices in Toledo and other heartland cities as a cheaper entry point than popular markets in the Sunbelt. “This market is a little gold mine in America,” said Jack Garayan, who rents out two single-family homes and an eight-unit apartment complex in the Toledo metro area. more:https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/housing-market-rankings-toledo-ohio-ab3a852fThe median list price for a home in Toledo, Ohio, is about $200,000 below the national median, according to Realtor.com.
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