January 8, 20187 yr Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement.
January 8, 20187 yr Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement. Or a parking garage stairwell.
January 9, 20187 yr YES! —> @TheGroceryOHC to open second location in Ohio City https://t.co/wbYDwvqqYB "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 9, 20187 yr Here is a cool 360° view of the proposed Hulett Hotel in Ohio City from Redhouse Architecture. http://www.redhousearchitecture.org/hulett-360/
January 10, 20187 yr Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement. The scale appears to large for concrete masonry units (cinderblock is no longer produced). It's probably a stone, slate or synthetic panel material. Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement. Or a parking garage stairwell. Look at construction costs and materials and methods and get back to me.
January 10, 20187 yr Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement. The scale appears to large for concrete masonry units (cinderblock is no longer produced). It's probably a stone, slate or synthetic panel material. Those are going to be townhomes. http://www.duckislanddevelopment.com/the-nina/ Looking at the renderings, it seems that some of the townhomes will have cinderblock on the lower level. I can never understand why anyone uses exposed cinderblock as a design choice. It’s ugly and cheap looking. It reminds me of a basement. Or a parking garage stairwell. Look at construction costs and materials and methods and get back to me. Uhh..you could have just used the first response. It was pretty straightforward and understandable. Thanks for letting us know.
January 11, 20187 yr Ummmmm.... has anyone noticed the signage around the Brickhaus Development proposed site? Less than appropriate, in my opinion. Obviously, it's a shame that the inappropriate part is a direct quote from our president... but inappropriate nonetheless.
January 11, 20187 yr Ummmmm.... has anyone noticed the signage around the Brickhaus Development proposed site? Less than appropriate, in my opinion. Obviously, it's a shame that the inappropriate part is a direct quote from our president... but inappropriate nonetheless. ???
January 11, 20187 yr ^^ https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/sign-of-the-times---developer-hopes-billboard-brings/article_8bd5805c-e02a-11e7-8ce4-2b81828c1c35.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
January 11, 20187 yr Ummmmm.... has anyone noticed the signage around the Brickhaus Development proposed site? Less than appropriate, in my opinion. Obviously, it's a shame that the inappropriate part is a direct quote from our president... but inappropriate nonetheless. I'm trying to put aside my biases here, but I admit my very strong bias against Donald Trump. Political speech on a billboard is the essence of the first amendment, is it not? I drove by a bunch of Trump billboards on the turnpike, sometimes at business establishments, and I didn't like it, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate. Is it the profanity that bothers you? I don't think the guy could've made his point without it, and he censored every letter.
January 11, 20187 yr Ummmmm.... has anyone noticed the signage around the Brickhaus Development proposed site? Less than appropriate, in my opinion. Obviously, it's a shame that the inappropriate part is a direct quote from our president... but inappropriate nonetheless. I'm trying to put aside my biases here, but I admit my very strong bias against Donald Trump. Political speech on a billboard is the essence of the first amendment, is it not? I drove by a bunch of Trump billboards on the turnpike, sometimes at business establishments, and I didn't like it, but I wouldn't say it's inappropriate. Is it the profanity that bothers you? I don't think the guy could've made his point without it, and he censored every letter. Definitely is. But not normal on real estate signage. Nonetheless, here we are talking about it... so mission accomplished
January 11, 20187 yr I admittedly thought that "Trump that b##@h" t-shirts being sold outside progressive field after a playoff game in October of '16 were inappropriate, but it seems different to me when you're quoting a guy and criticising vulgarity rather than simply being vulgar. The t-shirts did not censor the word like I did (or the developer did).
January 12, 20187 yr I had to double-take when I saw this sign. How completely bizarre for development signage. I understand it's their land and they can do whatever they want (within reason), but wow... "Grab 'em by the %#[/member]&!" - Donald Trump. By the way, coming soon...the One West Twenty development!!! Strange.
January 12, 20187 yr I had to double-take when I saw this sign. How completely bizarre for development signage. I understand it's their land and they can do whatever they want (within reason), but wow... "Grab 'em by the %#[/member]&!" - Donald Trump. By the way, coming soon...the One West Twenty development!!! Strange. It's classless. Also makes me question the decision-making abilities of the developer.
January 12, 20187 yr So, in sum, some people think Brickman's attempt at social commentary is out of line and others don't give a fork. If I may make a suggestion, perhaps this conversation can continue in the Cleveland World Class Signage thread, or perhaps a separate thread can be created so that this conversation can have a home where it is on topic.
January 21, 20187 yr MRN is adding 25 suites to Ohio City office space http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180121/news/149176/mrn-adding-25-suites-ohio-city-office-space "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 24, 20187 yr Harbor 44 going before Landmarks Commission this week.... Case 16-061 (Concept Plan 10-13-16, 9-28-17) Lorain Avenue Historic District Harbor 44 4315-29 Lorain Avenue Demolition and New Construction http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2018/01252018/index.php "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 31, 20187 yr ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS Ordinance No. 80-18(Ward 3/Councilmember McCormack): Authorizing the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies to acquire and re-convey properties presently owned by Project 29 Partners LLC, or its designee, located on Detroit Avenue between West 28th Street and West 29th Street for the purpose of entering into the chain-of-title prior to the adoption of tax increment financing legislation authorized under Section 5709.41 of the Revised Code. http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2018/02022018/index.php#gallery
February 1, 20187 yr ^I was in Columbus last weekend and saw a couple developments of similar size where they used a crane for the build out. Anyone know why there are different methods/preferences for different projects? Or is there like a 5 floor threshold for that sort of thing?
February 1, 20187 yr ^ Nice. Anyone else here secretly wishing that the building stayed, well not green of course, but some kind of other actual color?
February 1, 20187 yr YABO713[/member] Snavely had a crane (sometimes two) on site while the exterior was being built vertical.
February 1, 20187 yr Hearing that planet fitness will be going into the former location of unique thrift.
February 1, 20187 yr The county should auction of their property across 25th from the snavely project, the northeast corner of 25th and detroit. Seems like that land is too valuable now for what they have there.
February 1, 20187 yr Hearing that planet fitness will be going into the former location of unique thrift. If so, good addition for community health. I pay $10 a month in Rocky River and consider it a tremendous deal. Bad bad architecture likely to remain for now i suppose. I wonder if the unique aroma of unique thrift will still be there?
February 1, 20187 yr It's good to keep some of those dumpy old buildings though, gets a good diversity of businesses in there who can't afford new construction.
February 1, 20187 yr Recent progress photo from TheQuarter Instagram. Great view from Project 29! ;) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 1, 20187 yr The county should auction of their property across 25th from the snavely project, the northeast corner of 25th and detroit. Seems like that land is too valuable now for what they have there. Last I heard, things are in the works for that corner.
February 1, 20187 yr ^ Is the County looking to move? They still have active operations there don't they.
February 1, 20187 yr The county should auction of their property across 25th from the snavely project, the northeast corner of 25th and detroit. Seems like that land is too valuable now for what they have there. Last I heard, things are in the works for that corner. Isn't that corner going to eventually be incorporated into the Irish Bend project which is in the study phase at this time? EDIT: Now that I think about it I am wrong. I am thinking of the southeast corner
February 1, 20187 yr Seems like that land is too valuable now for what they have there. STORY OF THE LIFE OF A CLEVELANDER
February 1, 20187 yr Last I heard, things are in the works for that corner. Do tell TPH2[/member] "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 2, 20187 yr Planet Fitness to Take Over Unique Thrift Store Location in Ohio City In an email to Ohio City's SoLo residents, block club chair Julia Sieck revealed that fitness chain Planet Fitness had signed a lease on the Lorain Avenue building formerly occupied by Unique Thrift Store and recently commandeered by the Cleveland Flea. Representatives from ADA Architects, the Lakewood-based firm managing the project, will reportedly attend the SoLo block club meeting Feb. 6. Sieck said she did not believe the gym would need any zoning variances but expected more detailed information at the meeting. It won't let me put in an external link.. its from scene
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/02/01/planet-fitness-to-take-over-unique-thrift-store-location-in-ohio-city "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 2, 20187 yr Jukebox was featured in WSJ today, pretty cool Nice to hear. One of my favorite little spots.
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/02/01/planet-fitness-to-take-over-unique-thrift-store-location-in-ohio-city Gould said the building would not change all that much, but some modifications to the exterior, including new colors, and minor changes to the parking lot can be expected. Uh oh. Hope you guys in OC like purple!
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/02/01/planet-fitness-to-take-over-unique-thrift-store-location-in-ohio-city Gould said the building would not change all that much, but some modifications to the exterior, including new colors, and minor changes to the parking lot can be expected. Uh oh. Hope you guys in OC like purple! Had to laugh. I went to Beet Jar this morning for my daily juice (highly recommend btw) and there were two women in there who - for the purple hair and nose ring(s) - I will presume were liberal (forgive me if I'm wrong). And they were complaining about how Planet Fitness is going to come into the neighborhood and price residents out of being able to work out. Couldn't help myself - I interjected and told them that Planet Fitness is $10/month and would likely be cheaper or equal to membership at a rec center. To which they replied, "Well if it's only $10/month they probably hire cheap workers." ^Yes, Feminista, they likely do. They'll likely hire local 18-22 year olds for part time jobs. Is that such a travesty?
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/08/04/lyndhurst-native-plans-rock-climbing-gym-for-ohio-city-masonic-arts-center-building Found some more information on the rock climbing gym going in to the old masonic arts center. Not sure when this was published, but it mentions an August 2018 opening which is pretty far off from the original March date: https://fitt.co/cleveland/cleveland-rocks-indoor-climbing-gym-is-set-to-open-in-2018/
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/08/04/lyndhurst-native-plans-rock-climbing-gym-for-ohio-city-masonic-arts-center-building Found some more information on the rock climbing gym going in to the old masonic arts center. Not sure when this was published, but it mentions an August 2018 opening which is pretty far off from the original March date: https://fitt.co/cleveland/cleveland-rocks-indoor-climbing-gym-is-set-to-open-in-2018/ Good, I park illegally in that lot 2-3 times a week :)
February 2, 20187 yr https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/08/04/lyndhurst-native-plans-rock-climbing-gym-for-ohio-city-masonic-arts-center-building Found some more information on the rock climbing gym going in to the old masonic arts center. Not sure when this was published, but it mentions an August 2018 opening which is pretty far off from the original March date: https://fitt.co/cleveland/cleveland-rocks-indoor-climbing-gym-is-set-to-open-in-2018/ Good, I park illegally in that lot 2-3 times a week :) HAHA. when I used to drive more often I knew of all of the "free" places to park. I am glad others have picked up where I left off.
February 2, 20187 yr Had to laugh. I went to Beet Jar this morning for my daily juice (highly recommend btw) and there were two women in there who - for the purple hair and nose ring(s) - I will presume were liberal (forgive me if I'm wrong). And they were complaining about how Planet Fitness is going to come into the neighborhood and price residents out of being able to work out. Couldn't help myself - I interjected and told them that Planet Fitness is $10/month and would likely be cheaper or equal to membership at a rec center. To which they replied, "Well if it's only $10/month they probably hire cheap workers." ^Yes, Feminista, they likely do. They'll likely hire local 18-22 year olds for part time jobs. Is that such a travesty? Some people's only political leaning is unhappiness. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 6, 20187 yr Not to be confused with Harbor 44.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2018/02082018/index.php Case 17-066 (Concept Plan 12/7/17) Lorain Avenue Historic District West 41st Street and Lorain Avenue New Mixed-Use Construction Ward 3 McCormack David Maison Architect Sam Messina Rust Belt Development "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 6, 20187 yr ^ There's a nearby storefront showing an alternate plan for this site. It's actually much better looking than the real plan imho, the roofs were gabled. I guess I'm just not a fan of flat roof designs. Anyhow good to see more development.
February 6, 20187 yr Not to be confused with Harbor 44.... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2018/02082018/index.php Oh man, your note totally anticipated my first thought looking at these ("why did they change the designs of that proposed project?!")
February 6, 20187 yr ^ There's a nearby storefront showing an alternate plan for this site. It's actually much better looking than the real plan imho, the roofs were gabled. I guess I'm just not a fan of flat roof designs. Anyhow good to see more development. The plans in the storefront would cost twice as much to build. While the design is beautiful, this architect is well known for designing buildings without regard to a budget. That said, the developers' plans for the w.41st/Lorain building are pretty awful.
February 6, 20187 yr ^ There's a nearby storefront showing an alternate plan for this site. It's actually much better looking than the real plan imho, the roofs were gabled. I guess I'm just not a fan of flat roof designs. Anyhow good to see more development. The plans in the storefront would cost twice as much to build. While the design is beautiful, this architect is well known for designing buildings without regard to a budget. That said, the developers' plans for the w.41st/Lorain building are pretty awful. Okay, just so I'm not crazy lol. Thanks.
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