July 24, 20204 yr On 7/22/2020 at 9:18 AM, YABO713 said: Welp... They're not messing around I mean wow
July 24, 20204 yr Might as well throw it in here as well, since the last part deals with Ohio City, especially the Market District.... 12 hours ago, KJP said: Thursday, July 23, 2020 Columbus developer has big plans for Flats West Bank According to three sources who agreed to speak off the record, Flats West Bank property owner Jeff Jacobs has agreed to sell 5.6 acres of prime riverfront land near downtown Cleveland to a Columbus-based real estate developer. MORE https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/07/columbus-developer-has-big-plans-for.html?m=1 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 24, 20204 yr The potential for another building on 25th is exciting. I think dropping more residents right around 25th will help a lot with sustaining businesses in the neighborhood, especially along the lower end of 25th. The during the week v. weekend business disparity will be narrowed a lot with more people living right there.
July 24, 20204 yr 17 minutes ago, gg707 said: The potential for another building on 25th is exciting. I think dropping more residents right around 25th will help a lot with sustaining businesses in the neighborhood, especially along the lower end of 25th. The during the week v. weekend business disparity will be narrowed a lot with more people living right there. Plus, the Market District is close to the West 25th-Ohio City Red Line station. If only more Red Line stations had similar levels of density near them (and more than one downtown station), it wouldn't be the second-least used heavy-rail transit line in the nation. We need to better capitalize on the infrastructure investments we already have, especially those that are environmentally benign. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 24, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: Plus, the Market District is close to the West 25th-Ohio City Red Line station. If only more Red Line stations had similar levels of density near them (and more than one downtown station), it wouldn't be the second-least used heavy-rail transit line in the nation. We need to better capitalize on the infrastructure investments we already have, especially those that are environmentally benign. Don't want to spin this off topic but I am curious...what is the least used heavy rail line in the nation.
July 24, 20204 yr 4 minutes ago, Htsguy said: Don't want to spin this off topic but I am curious...what is the least used heavy rail line in the nation. San Juan, Puerto Rico (that was before Hurricane Maria) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 24, 20204 yr This and the possible remodel of the Ohio City station head house to better connect to Intro should help a lot. Having one downtown station definitely prevents me from using the red line more... living in Playhouse Square its faster to bike, scooter or... ? *drive* to Ohio City that it would be for me to walk to Tower City and wait for a train. I'd like to take it more, it just isn't really convenient.
July 24, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: San Juan, Puerto Rico (that was before Hurricane Maria) So as far as the 50 states we are the least used. Great.?
July 24, 20204 yr ^^FWIW, the transit connection from Playhouse Square to Market Square is already pretty decent, given the very high frequency of 51/22/45 buses departing from Superior and 12th.
July 25, 20204 yr 20 hours ago, mrclifton88 said: This and the possible remodel of the Ohio City station head house to better connect to Intro should help a lot. Having one downtown station definitely prevents me from using the red line more... living in Playhouse Square its faster to bike, scooter or... ? *drive* to Ohio City that it would be for me to walk to Tower City and wait for a train. I'd like to take it more, it just isn't really convenient. I think the challenge is that the Rapid was built to bring commuters in from the East and SW suburbs. Unlike other systems in the US, it was not designed to move passengers around the CBD. That's unfortunate because I think it could spur even more development. @KJP is a better one to respond since he has the expertise, but I would love to see better CBD rail connectivity within the urban core. The Healthline was a start, but its linear. The challenge is who pays for it? As a visitor these days, I find the Redline from CLE to downtown exceptionally convenient. It's a winner. Few cities have such easy public access from airport to CBD. Unfortunately it more or less ends there unless you take the trolleys. Edited July 25, 20204 yr by Frmr CLEder
July 25, 20204 yr I responded here.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 27, 20204 yr On 7/24/2020 at 8:41 AM, YABO713 said: I mean wow Hope you’re not tired of these yet lol
July 27, 20204 yr 4 minutes ago, YABO713 said: Hope you’re not tired of these yet lol Not at all. But also awaiting juicy details of your drunk neighbor and his parking techniques! ?
July 27, 20204 yr Just now, Cleburger said: Not at all. But also awaiting juicy details of your drunk neighbor and his parking techniques! ? Haha - I'll update you in the other thread
August 2, 20204 yr Submitted July 29 to Building & Housing Work Location 4329 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44113 Record Details Owner: AHA DEVELOPMENT OHC LLC 2400 ORANGE AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44101 More Details Additional Information Number of Buildings: 1 Application Information COMMERCIAL Nature of Job Description.: New Construction Use Group 1: PLEASE CHANGE Construction Class: PLEASE CHANGE Certificate of Occupancy Required: No BUILDING CODE Size of Building: 22038 Bldg Footprint (SqFt): 22038 KSQFT: 23 KFPSQFT: 23 Parcel Information Parcel Number: 00701001 Ward: 3 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 2, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: Submitted July 29 to Building & Housing Work Location 4329 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44113 Record Details Owner: AHA DEVELOPMENT OHC LLC 2400 ORANGE AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44101 More Details
August 8, 20204 yr Don't get your hopes up for a redevelopment of the Sunoco gas station at Lorain and West 44th when they tear the roof off of the building. They're just going to be putting a new roof on. A permit was submitted yesterday for the work. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 12, 20204 yr They’ve started to do the brick work around Franklin Circle and it looks great. That said, the construction crews are out here roughly once a week at this point and were gone for several weeks at another point. Does anyone know why there are so many work stoppages? It definitely feels like this project could be nearing completion by now... As a side note, these bricks are very old and have some real historical value. The Massillon S&FB Co (stone and fire brick company) - which can be seen on the bricks in the photo - manufactured bricks in the early 1900s and distributed them across the Midwest. That makes this whole thing even cooler, IMO. Edited August 12, 20204 yr by BJBaes
August 12, 20204 yr 33 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: How very cool and refreshing that they reused those bricks ! Nicely done!
August 12, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, BJBaes said: They’ve started to do the brick work around Franklin Circle and it looks great. That said, the construction crews are out here roughly once a week at this point and were gone for several weeks at another point. Does anyone know why there are so many work stoppages? It definitely feels like this project could be nearing completion by now... I don’t think it’s particularly irregular. Projects usually have an overall completion date and that’s the only contractual requirement. One small crew might be doing all the work along the corridor, or maybe it makes sense for the company to reallocate resources to another project for a time. As long the the entire job is completed when required there is really nothing “wrong” although to the casual observer may seem abandoned.
August 12, 20204 yr CONCEPT PLAN1.Case 20-037: Ohio City Historic District West 28th Street and Church AvenueNew Construction of Live/Work LonghousesWard 3: McCormackProject Representative: Graham Vesey, Marika Shiori -Clark (Owners) ; Greydon Petznick, Architect http://clevelandohio.gov/sites/default/files/planning/landmark/agenda/2020/CLC-8-13-2020-AGENDA.pdf
August 12, 20204 yr 14 minutes ago, Clefan98 said: CONCEPT PLAN1.Case 20-037: Ohio City Historic District West 28th Street and Church AvenueNew Construction of Live/Work LonghousesWard 3: McCormackProject Representative: Graham Vesey, Marika Shiori -Clark (Owners) ; Greydon Petznick, Architect http://clevelandohio.gov/sites/default/files/planning/landmark/agenda/2020/CLC-8-13-2020-AGENDA.pdf For anyone who missed or forgot: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/06/longhouse-huts-proposed-for-ohio-citys.html
August 13, 20204 yr First official signed tenant for INTRO! Can’t wait to see what else goes in. I’m hoping for some great, unique retailers/cafés to serve the neighborhood.
August 13, 20204 yr Did the Graham Veysey Quonset Hut thing pass Landmarks today? The YouTube stream cut out before the conclusion.
August 13, 20204 yr 12 minutes ago, mtnbikefan said: Did the Graham Veysey Quonset Hut thing pass Landmarks today? The YouTube stream cut out before the conclusion. I don't believe they were voting on anything today. Just an early days presentation for feed back. Edited August 13, 20204 yr by Htsguy
August 14, 20204 yr On 8/11/2020 at 10:28 PM, Enginerd said: I don’t think it’s particularly irregular. Projects usually have an overall completion date and that’s the only contractual requirement. One small crew might be doing all the work along the corridor, or maybe it makes sense for the company to reallocate resources to another project for a time. As long the the entire job is completed when required there is really nothing “wrong” although to the casual observer may seem abandoned. Are you referring to just the circle and streets or the apartment bldg. too? I'm there at least once a week and keep seeing a little progress on the streets each time. Meanwhile, they're putting in new intersection curbing westward from the circle. Does anyone know id that series of roundabouts is still planned? I think it's kinda dumb - uncalled for.
August 15, 20204 yr 15 hours ago, lafont said: Are you referring to just the circle and streets or the apartment bldg. too? I'm there at least once a week and keep seeing a little progress on the streets each time. Meanwhile, they're putting in new intersection curbing westward from the circle. Does anyone know id that series of roundabouts is still planned? I think it's kinda dumb - uncalled for. I was referring only to the Fulton Rd project (which includes the Franklin roundabout). My understanding is that the mini-traffic circles along franklin are still planned but finding had not been secured so there is no timeline.
August 16, 20204 yr On 8/13/2020 at 2:10 PM, urbanetics_ said: First official signed tenant for INTRO! Can’t wait to see what else goes in. I’m hoping for some great, unique retailers/cafés to serve the neighborhood. Did I miss something? Who is the first signed tenant?
August 16, 20204 yr Just now, mas1092 said: Did I miss something? Who is the first signed tenant? Originally there was an embedded Tweet in that post. I’m not sure what happened to the Tweet, but the tenant is a bank. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 16, 20204 yr 1 minute ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Originally there was an embedded Tweet in that post. I’m not sure what happened to the Tweet, but the tenant is a bank. Thanks. Bank of America? I think one of the renderings out there had Bank of America signage above one of the retail spaces.
August 16, 20204 yr I find it strange that there's so much excitement for a bank! If it were in the heart of Glenville or Kinsman, I'd get it, but not here. Would expect excitement for a cool and needed retailer or a non-chain/franchised restaurant or cafe.
August 16, 20204 yr 5 hours ago, mas1092 said: Thanks. Bank of America? I think one of the renderings out there had Bank of America signage above one of the retail spaces. Yes, the tweet named Bank of America.
August 16, 20204 yr Does Bank of America have other retail branches in Cleveland or is their first one?
August 16, 20204 yr 22 minutes ago, Pugu said: Does Bank of America have other retail branches in Cleveland or is their first one? On 5/26/2020 at 11:21 AM, KJP said: At the risk of turning this into another retail thread (please don't), I see a Bank of America sign on the right side and the pharmacy sign on the left sure looks like a Walgreen's Pharmacy logo hidden behind the trees. The Pearl Street florist looks like a generic name. EDIT: Just asked Dan Whalen about it. He said Bank of America is signed. The others are placeholders. On 6/9/2020 at 7:33 AM, snakebite said: The Bank of America thing I find interesting. Do they have much of a retail presence otherwise in NEO? I can't recall seeing any. On 6/9/2020 at 7:47 AM, Growth Mindset said: Bank of America announced last year they are expanding to Ohio. The first Offices are in Columbus and Cincinnati. There are ATMs in at least Parma and Rocky River. On 6/9/2020 at 8:09 AM, GISguy said: And downtown- they've got ATM's in the former part of Winking Lizard on Huron and Prospect. Pretty large signage presence, but yeah, just ATMs. And currently looking on the BOA website, the closest locations that show up are in Detroit.
August 17, 20204 yr Is there something going on with Ohio banking laws? Neither B of A nor Wells Fargo have branches in Cleveland.
August 17, 20204 yr No loss here! Neither are desirable banks to me, but especially not Wells Fargo after they illegally opened all those accounts for their customers. If I had a Wells Fargo account after that, I would have closed it immediately and gave my money to another bank. I think the fact that they're still around is because people don't give a crap and have become so abused by large companies that they have become numb to when one does something incredulous. And anyone who was born, say, the past 20 years will have no idea that there's a better way to treat people and that, while this may be 'normal' business, it's not how it has to be or how it used to be.
August 17, 20204 yr Is this going to be a full service BoA branch? They have the ATM only locations they've been opening up in the region (downtown and a few on the east side), but I couldn't imagine them paying that kind of rent for a new build retail space just for ATMs.
August 17, 20204 yr 18 hours ago, Pugu said: No loss here! Neither are desirable banks to me, but especially not Wells Fargo after they illegally opened all those accounts for their customers. If I had a Wells Fargo account after that, I would have closed it immediately and gave my money to another bank. I think the fact that they're still around is because people don't give a crap and have become so abused by large companies that they have become numb to when one does something incredulous. And anyone who was born, say, the past 20 years will have no idea that there's a better way to treat people and that, while this may be 'normal' business, it's not how it has to be or how it used to be. I think they both have just gotten to be too big and with their 2009 acquisitions, they've only gotten worse instead of better.
August 17, 20204 yr 59 minutes ago, mtnbikefan said: Some photos of the Dexter under construction - I walked by on Saturday night and my god that building is imposing.
August 18, 20204 yr On 8/16/2020 at 8:06 PM, Frmr CLEder said: Is there something going on with Ohio banking laws? Neither B of A nor Wells Fargo have branches in Cleveland. It has to do with Federal banking laws. Not anything specific to Ohio, that is limiting their expansion in Ohio.
August 21, 20204 yr Cool to see that pic of "Bier Market" in Ohio City - that little scene reminds me of a NYC neighborhood street scene - especially in the summer, with outside seating and life on the sidewalk. Nice!
August 25, 20204 yr I assume that this is Ohio City. They've hired LDA Architects for the site use conversion..... Work Location 4157 Lorain AVE Cleveland OH 44113 Record Details Project Description: Change of Use THE OWNER WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE EXISTING CLASSIFIED USE AS A SERVICE GARAGE TO AN ASSEMBLY CLASSIFICATION THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE USED AS AN OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN WITH LIMITED OCCUPANCY OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO INCLUDE RESTROOMS AND OTHER LIMITED OCCUPANCY USES. Owner: PAPOURAS, VASILIKI 21220 WESTWOOD RD FAIRVIEW PARK OH 44126 Edited August 25, 20204 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
August 25, 20204 yr 8 minutes ago, KJP said: I assume that this is Ohio City. They've hired LDA Architects for the site use conversion..... Work Location 4157 Lorain AVE Cleveland OH 44113 Record Details Project Description: Change of Use THE OWNER WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE EXISTING CLASSIFIED USE AS A SERVICE GARAGE TO AN ASSEMBLY CLASSIFICATION THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE USED AS AN OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN WITH LIMITED OCCUPANCY OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO INCLUDE RESTROOMS AND OTHER LIMITED OCCUPANCY USES. Owner: PAPOURAS, VASILIKI 21220 WESTWOOD RD FAIRVIEW PARK OH 44126 **** AND....same story here too. Also hired LDA.... **** Work Location 3332 W 32nd ST Cleveland OH 44109 Record Details Project Description: Change of Use THE OWNER WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY FROM THE EXISTING CLASSIFIED USE AS A SERVICE GARAGE TO AN ASSEMBLY CLASSIFICATION THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE USED AS AN OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN WITH LIMITED OCCUPANCY OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO INCLUDE RESTROOMS AND OTHER LIMITED OCCUPANCY USES. Owner: 3332 W32 LLC 4125 LORAIN AVE CLEVELAND OH 44113 It seems like the Platform guys are looking to their next real estate play. This is kind of a smart use for these old buildings. I expect a similar layout to the Lakewood Truck Park.
August 25, 20204 yr The past few times I've gone by they repainted and for now have outdoor seating and whatnot. I'm sure it'll be interesting once it gets built out. Between this and Clark-Metro things, Platform/Inbev is really putting money into things (also if you're in the Phunkenship notice how all their kegs are Anheuser Busch now...)
August 25, 20204 yr Love the 1920s view, looking generally north. One of the few places were lost density has been substantially restored. Now about those streetcars.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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