August 11, 20195 yr The Quarter's next step looms https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/quarters-next-step-looms "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 12, 20195 yr On 8/11/2019 at 8:52 AM, KJP said: The Quarter's next step looms https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/quarters-next-step-looms Hi guys, I've been a long-time lurker, first time poster. I'm a relatively new resident to Ohio City but I am a long time visitor/patron and an avid proponent/enthusiast for Cleveland development. Just wanted to chime in here to say this project is going to be a massive catalyst in filling out any remaining gaps in Hingetown while accelerating the imminence of the long-planned Irishtown Bend green space + park. What was once deemed "a made up neighborhood" by Cleveland Scene is now going to be the new Ohio City hub for residence, entertainment, and small business. As an aside, I also live directly across from the new Church + State project. Be on the lookout for frequent photo updates from me on this and many other construction projects in the area (i.e. Franklin Circle, Forest City Apartments above OCG, building demolition on the east side of West 25th in the fall, etc.). I have the luxury of gauging progress directly from my windows. I look forward to posting as we move forward!
August 12, 20195 yr Welcome @BJBaes! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 12, 20195 yr The new Forest City Apartments that are nearing completion above Ohio City Galley have posted new signage outside of the building. The signs state that the units will be leasing this fall and also linked their website. I've been checking for a few days and it looks like the website finally went live today but is sparse on information thus far: http://www.forestcityapartments.com/ I will try to snap a few photos of the signage after work today. The only (selfish) downside of the FC Apartment construction this summer is that it prohibited OCG from implementing their outdoor patio due to overhead work that was taking place.
August 12, 20195 yr On 8/9/2019 at 4:52 PM, Potamus said: Cafe chairs, tables return to popular popup street park on Market Avenue in Ohio City https://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/2019/08/cafe-chairs-tables-return-to-popular-popup-street-park-on-market-avenue-in-ohio-city.html Apparently not every business is on board with this move...
August 12, 20195 yr 5 hours ago, BJBaes said: What was once deemed "a made up neighborhood" by Cleveland Scene is now going to be the new Ohio City hub for residence, entertainment, and small business. Haha one of Sam Allard's all time vitriolic articles. I remember reading that just being like "I mean neighborhoods are quite literally a man made construct, Sam, calm down dude."
August 12, 20195 yr I'm surprised to hear that^^ My wife and I frequently walk there for coffee and most traffic appears to be on foot...
August 12, 20195 yr 19 minutes ago, HGRHS said: Apparently not every business is on board with this move... Man those posts are so annoying. Kind of like the dude on twitter that claimed that the addition of chairs (and pedestrians!!) and whatnot took away from the streetlife of the street because parking was eliminated. Maybe your coffee just sucks and people would rather go to PHX, Rising Star, or somewhere else with good beans? Also, if you're complaining about car parking for A BAR maybe you should rethink things. I try and side with business owners when their grievances make sense, but comeon, is it really that hard to embrace an idea that embraces and adds to city vibrancy?
August 12, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, YABO713 said: Haha one of Sam Allard's all time vitriolic articles. I remember reading that just being like "I mean neighborhoods are quite literally a man made construct, Sam, calm down dude." Ugh, Scene is insufferable.
August 13, 20195 yr 11 hours ago, BJBaes said: Hi guys, I've been a long-time lurker, first time poster. I'm a relatively new resident to Ohio City but I am a long time visitor/patron and an avid proponent/enthusiast for Cleveland development. Just wanted to chime in here to say this project is going to be a massive catalyst in filling out any remaining gaps in Hingetown while accelerating the imminence of the long-planned Irishtown Bend green space + park. What was once deemed "a made up neighborhood" by Cleveland Scene is now going to be the new Ohio City hub for residence, entertainment, and small business. As an aside, I also live directly across from the new Church + State project. Be on the lookout for frequent photo updates from me on this and many other construction projects in the area (i.e. Franklin Circle, Forest City Apartments above OCG, building demolition on the east side of West 25th in the fall, etc.). I have the luxury of gauging progress directly from my windows. I look forward to posting as we move forward! Welcome! Construction updates are always most appreciated on UO!
August 15, 20195 yr A lot of tidbits in today's Planning Commission agenda. One of which was (what I hope to be) progress on Canal Basin Park in the Flats: Quote Ordinance No. 887-2019(Ward 3/Councilmember McCormack): Authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for and accept one or more grants or gifts from the State of Ohio, Federal entities, and/or any public or private entity for the design, construction, and maintenance of Canal Basin Park, including modifying the existing parking lot and installing site improvements; determining the method of making the public improvement; authorizing contracts to construct and design the improvement; and authorizing any other agreements and contracts that are necessary to implement the project. I'm hoping this project finally comes to fruition and serves as a catalyst for redevelopment in the West Bank. News of this project kicked off in 2015 so this is 4 years in the making (so far). Another agenda item pertained to a tax credit for phase II of the Quarter development that's been reported here by KJP: Quote Ordinance No. xxx-2019(Ward 3/Councilmember McCormack): Authorizing the Director of Economic Development to direct the City of Cleveland to enter into the chain-of-title for certain properties associated with W25d III LLC or its designee for a mixed-use development at 2605 & 2715 Detroit Avenue for the purpose of entering into a non-school Tax Increment Finance agreement for up to 30 years. Edited August 15, 20195 yr by BJBaes
August 19, 20195 yr I looked and i looked but i couldnt find a thread for the dexter place apartments.. if i missed it please move accordingly! Thank you Pictures from earlier today.. quite the whole they have dug..
September 3, 20195 yr Karen Small to Open Breakfast and Lunch Diner at Former Jack Flaps Spot in Ohio City https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/09/03/karen-small-to-open-breakast-and-lunch-diner-at-former-jack-flaps-spot-in-ohio-city?utm_source=featurefollow&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures&utm_content=HomeTopFeature
September 4, 20195 yr 9 hours ago, Clefan98 said: Karen Small to Open Breakfast and Lunch Diner at Former Jack Flaps Spot in Ohio City https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/09/03/karen-small-to-open-breakast-and-lunch-diner-at-former-jack-flaps-spot-in-ohio-city?utm_source=featurefollow&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=hpfeatures&utm_content=HomeTopFeature This is really good news that this location will NOT be empty too long and that another quality restaurant will take Jack Flaps place! And this part of Lorain Avenue is really growing into a nice neighborhood, much better than it was back in the '60s & '70s!
September 4, 20195 yr The old county archives building is blue now! This picture is a few days old and the painting is further along. I haven't seen if they're doing it to the building mostly out of frame on the right yet (or at all). Edited September 10, 20195 yr by gpodawund Painting not actually completed, correcting.
September 10, 20195 yr Seems that Snavely Phase 3 is underway this morning. Edited September 10, 20195 yr by viscomi
September 10, 20195 yr 8 minutes ago, viscomi said: Seems that Snavely Phase 3 is underway this morning. I noticed that, as well. However, there were several resident cars still occupying the parking lot that is designated for demolition for that project. I'm wondering if they were just redoing all of the sidewalks or water mains/gas lines? I'll try to ask the construction guys in the next day or two.
September 10, 20195 yr News on phase 3: https://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/2019/09/cleveland-poised-to-provide-tax-incentives-for-apartment-business-development-on-edge-of-ohio-city.html
September 10, 20195 yr They were cutting down the black iron fence today. Port a Johns on site. Looks like they’re ready to go.
September 11, 20195 yr More progress on this project: “Cuyahoga County proposes paying to reconstruct a portion of Franklin Boulevard as part of efforts to stabilize the hillside at Irishtown Bend along the Cuyahoga River.” https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/09/cuyahoga-county-proposes-roadwork-as-part-of-efforts-to-stabilize-irishtown-bend.html When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 12, 20195 yr More renderings of the Chad Kertesz development which includes renovating the historic building next door (shown with red awnings here).... CONCEPT PLAN Case 19-047: Lorain Avenue Historic District 3908 Lorain Avenue New Construction of Apartment Building Ward 3: McCormack Project Representative: Gary Ogrocki, Dimit Architects; Chad Kertesz, Owner http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2019/09122019/index.php Compare with Google streetviews at the end.... And the current streetviews...... Edited September 12, 20195 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 12, 20195 yr That's some good infill, but I wish they'd have real balconies and not the faux ones.
September 12, 20195 yr IF THEY TEAR DOWN THE HOT DOG INN, WE RIOT, FUELED BY 3 FOR $5 CHILI DOGS Edited September 12, 20195 yr by YABO713
September 12, 20195 yr 1 minute ago, YABO713 said: IF THEY TEAR DOWN THE HOT DOG INN, WE RIOT, FUELED BY 3 FOR $5 CHILI DOGS That'll be a smelly riot. BUT IM IN
September 12, 20195 yr didn't the hot dog spot close? regardless, this looks like a great project. I wonder if they tried getting their hands on those two century homes as well. I'm sure those owners are less than thrilled. Edited September 12, 20195 yr by RE Developer In Training
September 12, 20195 yr 10 hours ago, X said: That's some good infill, but I wish they'd have real balconies and not the faux ones. Looks like Juliet balconies like they used on The Langston apartments, so they'll at least be functional.
September 12, 20195 yr 29 minutes ago, RE Developer In Training said: didn't the hot dog spot close? regardless, this looks like a great project. I wonder if they tried getting their hands on those two century homes as well. I'm sure those owners are less than thrilled. No - it's open - hopefully in perpetuity. Obviously I love development but this one will be hard for me. I remember sitting on those barstools with my grandpa and uncle when I was 4 or 5 years old. We'd take a trip down there from Parma just for the hot dogs. Secondly, anyone notice the spelling error in the development at 41st and Lorain? "Fourty One"
September 12, 20195 yr On 9/4/2019 at 1:13 PM, gpodawund said: The old county archives building is blue now! This picture is a few days old and the painting is further along. I haven't seen if they're doing it to the building mostly out of frame on the right yet (or at all). Looks charcoal gray to me, and I'm an architectural color consultant. Edited September 12, 20195 yr by lafont
September 12, 20195 yr On 8/12/2019 at 11:17 PM, X said: Welcome! Construction updates are always most appreciated on UO! Any idea when the reconstruction of Franklin Circle ( the actual circle) is scheduled to begin? Does it have to wait for the reconstruction of the entire stretch of Fulton Road north of Lorain? Edited September 12, 20195 yr by lafont
September 12, 20195 yr Can't imagine the two houses on the corner of Randall and Fulton Ct are keen about the wing of that proposed building extending north. Wonder if that will survive city review.
September 12, 20195 yr 43 minutes ago, lafont said: Looks charcoal gray to me, and I'm an architectural color consultant. Oh, it’s super blue in real life. A high gloss navy.
September 12, 20195 yr 35 minutes ago, lafont said: Any idea when the reconstruction of Franklin Circle ( the actual circle) is scheduled to Begin? Does it have to wait for the reconstruction of the entire stretch of Fulton Road north of Lorain? They’ve been doing some utility work around the circle. Hopefully the (re) circle configuration isn’t far behind.
September 12, 20195 yr I’m wondering if the Clinic will give back that portion of drop off zone they created at Lutheran there. That’s gotta go
September 12, 20195 yr 6 minutes ago, marty15 said: I’m wondering if the Clinic will give back that portion of drop off zone they created at Lutheran there. That’s gotta go You mean the smoker's porch? Agreed!
September 12, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, lafont said: Any idea when the reconstruction of Franklin Circle ( the actual circle) is scheduled to Begin? Does it have to wait for the reconstruction of the entire stretch of Fulton Road north of Lorain? There are some utility issues that came up (Dominion I believe), which has delayed the start. When that is figured out, the City will be holding an information session. It’s still slated to begin before the year end though.
September 12, 20195 yr Also, the Ohio City Facebook page (take that for what you will) is saying that a new, unknown restaurant will be moving into the former CIAO bistro spot on W38th.
September 12, 20195 yr 2 minutes ago, Enginerd said: Also, the Ohio City Facebook page (take that for what you will) is saying that a new, unknown restaurant will be moving into the former CIAO bistro spot on W38th. Hopefully the new owner doesn't take to Facebook to call the locals "liberal, white c****" again.
September 12, 20195 yr 30 minutes ago, Enginerd said: There are some utility issues that came up (Dominion I believe), which has delayed the start. When that is figured out, the City will be holding an information session. It’s still slated to begin before the year end though. West 28th is down to one lane currently with ongoing construction and the work extends past Franklin and down Fulton. There is PVC piping laid everywhere along with what appears to be underground conduit. Church has also been completely closed off to traffic indefinitely (it used to only be closed during the day work). Crews have been working for over a month and they seem to be picking up steam in the past week. I'm thinking they're ramping up underground electrical work for both Church + State as well as Franklin Circle. As an aside - Church and State is now up to almost 4 stories stall on the portion of the building being constructed at the corner of 28th and Church. It appears to be even taller on the Detroit side.
September 12, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, marty15 said: Oh, it’s super blue in real life. A high gloss navy. I did see it in person and had posted a photo here, but I'll look again. Lighting is everything. Does anyone know if a similar porch is planned for the Sanford House? Edited September 12, 20195 yr by lafont
September 12, 20195 yr 57 minutes ago, Enginerd said: There are some utility issues that came up (Dominion I believe), which has delayed the start. When that is figured out, the City will be holding an information session. It’s still slated to begin before the year end though. That would be great. Someone had told me redoing Fulton would have to come first.
September 12, 20195 yr Snavely Phase 3: Backhoe is tearing up the parking lot today! Hingetown is the hottest neighborhood in NEO
September 12, 20195 yr 28 minutes ago, marty15 said: Snavely Phase 3: Backhoe is tearing up the parking lot today! Hingetown is the hottest neighborhood in NEO Hold my beer..... ? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 12, 20195 yr 36 minutes ago, KJP said: Hold my beer..... ? Vibrator or County? Edited September 12, 20195 yr by RMB
September 13, 20195 yr 8 hours ago, RMB said: Vibrator or County? Vibrator.... ? THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Snavely, investors acquiring Vibrator site for Hingetown project Cleveland Vibrator Co., one of the most recognizable names in local manufacturing, will be moving its operations to the south side of the city. In its place will be what amounts to the fourth phase of Snavely Group's ever-growing Hingetown development. Pete Snavely Jr., vice-president of development at his family's Chagrin Falls-based development firm, confirmed the pending acquisition of the 1.715-acre, 14-parcel property bounded by West 28th and West 29th streets, as well as Church and Clinton avenues. Terms of the pending deal were not disclosed. READ MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2019/09/snavely-investors-acquiring-vibrator.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 13, 20195 yr 12 minutes ago, Enginerd said: Very disappointed W 28th isn’t being restored. You mean the little piece will not be added to re-connect W. 28th to the southern part of the circle - right? Maybe if enough residents around there speak up at the next meeting something can still be done. Over the years I generally have hated to see a street cut off but I have found many of the residents seem to prefer it. At least, though, most of W. 25th will be right there and presumably one will be able to walk through. Much worse to me, fo example, is the way Magnolia Drive in University Circle was strongly interrupted with the dorm construction, with even the sidewalk pattern changed. Then to make matters worse, later the one piece was renamed Juniper. W. 28th will be right nearby. Edited September 13, 20195 yr by lafont
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