Here Murray Hill, this is my best attempt at it. I know I am most likely missing something, and most likely something big. Ill take another look at this later. (I dont like the word significant, but the word of choice is escaping my mind currently)

 

Significant Projects

60-bed hostel -- $500,000 http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/more_on_tap_than_beer_in_ohio.html

Franklin Castle renovation into 2 residential units, and one in carriage house http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2011/10/condemned_frankin_castle_is_so.html

Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station -- $7.5 Million http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2011/09/cleveland_museum_of_art_and_bi.html

Near West Intergenerational Charter School http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/06/west_side_cleveland_charter_sc.html

Market Square Park -- $1.5 Million http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/marketsquarepark021011.aspx

 

Retail

Maggies’s Vegan Bakery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/maggiesveganbakery091511.aspx

Campell’s Popcorn and Sweets http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/campbellspopcornandsweets090111.aspx

Mitchell’s Ice Cream Shop, Headquarters, and Kitchen -- $2 Million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/08/mitchells_ice_cream_to_buy_for.html

Urban Orchid http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/theurbanorchid080411.aspx

Johnnyville Slugger http://freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/johnnyvilleslugger072111.aspx

Market Garden Brewery -- $3 Million http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2011/06/sam_mcnultys_market_garden_bre_1.html

Salty Not Sweet http://www.cleveland.com/goingout/index.ssf/2011/07/salty_not_sweet_moves_into_ohi.html

The Rag Refinery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/ragrefinery033111.aspx

Palookaville Chili http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ohiocityinc050511.aspx

Open Yoga Gallery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ohiocityinc050511.aspx

SoHo Kitchen and Bar http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/03/10/soho-coming-to-ohio-city

Alaturka Turkish Restaurant http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/01/26/ohio-citys-new-turkish-restaurant-alaturka

Crop Bistro http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2011/10/crop_bistro_bar_on_verge_of_op.htmlJoy

Joy Machines Bike Shop http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/new_expanding_businesses_to_cr.html

Fit Personal Training Studio http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/new_expanding_businesses_to_cr.html

Orale Kitchen http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/oh-boy/Content?oid=2686153

Room Service http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/retail_tenants_join_market_dis.html

Bonbon Pastry and Café http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/bonbonpastry050511.aspx

 

Random Small Improvements

Pedestrian Crosswalk Yield Sign :)

New Ohio City Burrito Sign

Hmm, I just posted more about the Bon bon bakery last night on the previous page, you seemed to miss it.

 

I remember hearing a while back that Bon bon bakery was relocating from Gordon Square (behind Cleveland Public T) to the United Bank "Annex".

Here it is on the Landmarks Commission agenda.

http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2011/10132011/index.php

 

 

 

 

Hmm, I just posted more about the Bon bon bakery last night on the previous page, you seemed to miss it.

 

I remember hearing a while back that Bon bon bakery was relocating from Gordon Square (behind Cleveland Public T) to the United Bank "Annex".

Here it is on the Landmarks Commission agenda.

http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2011/10132011/index.php

 

 

 

 

 

Hahah thanks for reminding me, I just added it.

holy schnikes someone is finally opening a cle hostel?!! hats off to mark raymond and raymond builders supply. 60 beds is definately significant (sorry!). although i wish they would reconsider getting affiliated with HI, that would give them waaay more traffic than being an independent. anyway, good site for it and chalk up another must have amenity that will attract young people and hostellers of all ages to the cleve.

 

a shame to hear that stanford house HI hostel closed. we stayed there twice in winter and it was completely memorable w/ the snow, skiing, horses, sleighs, crosscountry skiers, etc all around you. i see its a B&B now so if you ever want a romantic winter weekend its highly recommended.

Here Murray Hill, this is my best attempt at it. I know I am most likely missing something, and most likely something big. Ill take another look at this later. (I dont like the word significant, but the word of choice is escaping my mind currently)

 

Significant Projects

60-bed hostel -- $500,000 http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/more_on_tap_than_beer_in_ohio.html

Franklin Castle renovation into 2 residential units, and one in carriage house http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2011/10/condemned_frankin_castle_is_so.html

Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station -- $7.5 Million http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2011/09/cleveland_museum_of_art_and_bi.html

Near West Intergenerational Charter School http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/06/west_side_cleveland_charter_sc.html

Market Square Park -- $1.5 Million http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/marketsquarepark021011.aspx

 

Retail

Maggiess Vegan Bakery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/maggiesveganbakery091511.aspx

Campells Popcorn and Sweets http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/campbellspopcornandsweets090111.aspx

Mitchells Ice Cream Shop, Headquarters, and Kitchen -- $2 Million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/08/mitchells_ice_cream_to_buy_for.html

Urban Orchid http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/theurbanorchid080411.aspx

Johnnyville Slugger http://freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/johnnyvilleslugger072111.aspx

Market Garden Brewery -- $3 Million http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2011/06/sam_mcnultys_market_garden_bre_1.html

Salty Not Sweet http://www.cleveland.com/goingout/index.ssf/2011/07/salty_not_sweet_moves_into_ohi.html

The Rag Refinery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/ragrefinery033111.aspx

Palookaville Chili http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ohiocityinc050511.aspx

Open Yoga Gallery http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ohiocityinc050511.aspx

SoHo Kitchen and Bar http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/03/10/soho-coming-to-ohio-city

Alaturka Turkish Restaurant http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2011/01/26/ohio-citys-new-turkish-restaurant-alaturka

Crop Bistro http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2011/10/crop_bistro_bar_on_verge_of_op.htmlJoy

Joy Machines Bike Shop http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/new_expanding_businesses_to_cr.html

Fit Personal Training Studio http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/new_expanding_businesses_to_cr.html

Orale Kitchen http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/oh-boy/Content?oid=2686153

Room Service http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/retail_tenants_join_market_dis.html

Bonbon Pastry and Café http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/bonbonpastry050511.aspx

 

Random Small Improvements

Pedestrian Crosswalk Yield Sign :)

New Ohio City Burrito Sign

 

Awesome!

 

Thanks for the list!  I definitely had lost track of all this.

how is market square park coming along? thx

It's made it to BZA's agenda.....

 

http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2011/crr11-07-2011.html

 

City of Cleveland

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

November 7, 2011

 

Ward 3

Calendar No. 11-193:

        2084 West 25th Street

Joe Cimperman

 

 

26 Notices

United West 25th LLC, owner, and Cleveland Hostel, Inc., tenant, appeal to establish use as a 60 bed hostel in an existing three-story building located on a 51.20’ x 112.06’ parcel in a C4 Local Retail Business-Pedestrian Retail Overlay District and subject to Section 349.04(a) accessory off-street parking is required at the rate of one(1) space per each four(4) beds, plus one(1) for each employee expected on the premises and three (3) spaces are provided contrary to 11 accessory off-street parking spaces that are required; and in a “C” area district, the maximum gross floor area shall not exceed one-half of the lot area according to Section 355.04 and a gross floor area of 12,750 square feet is proposed contrary to 2,270 that is permitted; and side yards of eight ( 8 ) feet are required and not provided contrary to Sections 357.01© and 357.09 of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances.  (Filed 10-5-11) 

Should have taken pictures(sorry) but the renovated storefronts near Jay are starting to look good! Huge improvement!

Should have taken pictures(sorry) but the renovated storefronts near Jay are starting to look good! Huge improvement!

 

Yes they are.  That whole block, from Bridge to Jay looks suddenly vibrant whereas it seemed doggeared and largely empty a year ago... Just more good news for OC... Btw, Crop Bistro was packed Friday night... Similar to the rehab on Jay & 25th, it appears construction is going on at Lorain W. 26th... Anyone know what's going in there (next to Crop)?

The place next to Crop is going to be a bakery.

The place next to Crop is going to be a bakery.

 

Yes it will be a bakery, but I believe it will also behave like a coffee shop.

 

Here's the info on the new bakery next to Crop:

 

new vegan bakery rises in ohio city's ever-expanding market district

 

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/maggiesveganbakery091511.aspx

 

 

No, your actually confusing the 2 new ones.  Bon bon is the one that will be next to Crop on Lorain.  I posted about on the previous page (theres even pictures).  Maggies is further up 25th.   

 

I remember hearing a while back that Bon bon bakery was relocating from Gordon Square (behind Cleveland Public T) to the United Bank "Annex".

Here it is on the Landmarks Commission agenda.

http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/agenda/2011/10132011/index.php

 

 

 

 

How is all this growth affecting Gordon Square? I know several of these "new" businesses are just upgrading from there space in Gordon Square.

How is all this growth affecting Gordon Square? I know several of these "new" businesses are just upgrading from there space in Gordon Square.

 

Gordon Square has not suffered at all because of the uptick in the Market District.

 

Room Service is the only lose to Gordon Square, but I'd say that GS has rebounded quickly. There has been some turnover with the retail tenants, but DSDC has been quick to plug in new, unique and local tenants into those space.

 

Bon Bon (I believe) didn't have a true retail presence in GS. It was located there, but it wasn't a walk-in location. Maybe it was only a catering operation.

 

We, as Clevelanders, are fortunate that the brains behind the Market District and Gordon Square both embraced their strengths. We have two unique districts with different identities. Had each simply tried to become new entertainment districts, they wouldn't have as much success. Instead, we have a theater-based district and a food-based district where each seem to be snow balling. From what I'm hearing, the interest in residential real estate is beginning to follow. There's recently been a lot of absorbtion in Ohio City's residential sector and interest in renovating blighted single-family properties is beginning to soar.

Gordon Square is alive and well...pretty much all of the storefronts are full and are busy.

How is all this growth affecting Gordon Square? I know several of these "new" businesses are just upgrading from there space in Gordon Square.

 

Gordon Square has not suffered at all because of the uptick in the Market District.

 

Room Service is the only lose to Gordon Square, but I'd say that GS has rebounded quickly. There has been some turnover with the retail tenants, but DSDC has been quick to plug in new, unique and local tenants into those space.

 

Bon Bon (I believe) didn't have a true retail presence in GS. It was located there, but it wasn't a walk-in location. Maybe it was only a catering operation.

 

We, as Clevelanders, are fortunate that the brains behind the Market District and Gordon Square both embraced their strengths. We have two unique districts with different identities. Had each simply tried to become new entertainment districts, they wouldn't have as much success. Instead, we have a theater-based district and a food-based district where each seem to be snow balling. From what I'm hearing, the interest in residential real estate is beginning to follow. There's recently been a lot of absorbtion in Ohio City's residential sector and interest in renovating blighted single-family properties is beginning to soar.

 

Thanks, good to hear. Havent been able to make it out there in awhile.

Yes, Bon bon was hidden off the back parking lot of Cleveland public Theatre and was basically a commercial and special order bakery...  So now they are moving to a bricks and mortar Ohio city location that will include the cafe...  So not really a physical loss for DS

Read the article above on Maggie's and went for a look today at lunch, between 1 and 1:30. They were closed for no apparent reason (and their hours on their FB page said they were open) ... ?

 

^Yes and if you read some of the FB posts for Maggie's there are several people who have found it closed.

The bakery doesnt seem to adhere to any set of hours. Example...last night this bakery was, by all outward appearances, open past its closing time.

 

As a resident of W. 25th, allow me to be the first to say good riddance.

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/11/west_25th_street_developer_tak.html

 

West 25th Street developer takes troublesome Club Envy out of mix

 

'One of the forces transforming the West 25th Street corridor has made sure that a troublesome nightclub doesn't get in the way.

 

Club Envy closed Friday after its owners agreed to terminate a lease and sell its liquor license to the bar's landlord, developer Ari Maron. The club owners could not be reached Monday.

 

Maron, who would not disclose the purchase price, plans to level the building and create parking for a 60-bed hostel set to open in the spring.'

Will Ari Maron be the next parking lot baron?

If a scorched earth policy is what it takes to defeat nuisance nightclubs, I say, demolish!

 

But seriously, at least the parking lot has a good purpose. I'd rather it be 'hidden' behind the building but I guess that's not an option? When/if the market district spreads south, someone can always build on it.

Atleast that is possibly one of the least significant buildings over there. But there does seem to already be alot of parking spaces over there to begin with

I wrote about Club Envy for the Sun waaay too many times. I interviewed one of the club's co-owners who was surprisingly happy to talk with me considering all the bad news I had to report about his place. I seem to recall they were from eastern Europe, were very muscular guys with crew cuts and lots of jewelry. If they weren't mobsters, they sure played the part very well.

^KJP, please report to the lobby. You have visitors.

W 25th should be treated just like High St. in the Short North.

 

Keep the buildings intact and keep the architectural character in place.

I wrote about Club Envy for the Sun waaay too many times. I interviewed one of the club's co-owners who was surprisingly happy to talk with me considering all the bad news I had to report about his place. I seem to recall they were from eastern Europe, were very muscular guys with crew cuts and lots of jewelry. If they weren't mobsters, they sure played the part very well.

So you were scared off by a couple of gymnasts?  tsk..tsk..tsk SMH.  :?

LOL! Dude, gymnasts have necks. These guys don't.

LOL! Dude, gymnasts have necks. These guys don't.

 

Have you seen the Eastern European gymnasts?  They're all midget with huge shoulders & arms and no necks!

From the article on Envy: "Plans call for transferring Club Envy's liquor license to the new Bonbon Bake Shop now under construction."

 

A bakery with a liquor license?

^Maybe they have a rum cake recipe

Happy 99 to the West Side Market!

 

"West Side Market, at 99, could build stronger footing on sponsorships, marketing efforts

Published: Wednesday, November 02, 2011, 6:00 AM    Updated: Wednesday, November 02, 2011, 8:37 AM

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As the West Side Market marks its 99th birthday today, its backers are hoping private sponsors will shell out $5,000 to $250,000 for events related to the city landmark's centennial.

Ohio City Inc. has started wooing potential corporate donors.

And the neighborhood nonprofit expects to publicly launch a new logo, centennial-related materials and an electronic newsletter for the market today.

Meanwhile, Cleveland City Council is weighing legislation that would give Ohio City Inc. control of marketing for the facility - a big step toward a public-private partnership to support the city-owned property."

 

Link: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/west_side_market_at_99_could_b.html

 

 

Just a quick report from last nights block club meeting - which was packed with over 70 people.

 

Ari Maron discussed the closing of Envy.  The building is not "marketable" in his opinion due to its configuration and other reasons.  It will be demoed and replaced with a parking lot to service the businesses on lower 25th (room service, salty not sweet, campbells popcorn, voodoo tattoo, united furniture and the future 60 bed hostel).  They are in negotiations with potential tenants for the last couple of vacant storefronts on that stretch.

 

Bon Bon Bakery will be taking over the Envy liquor license. The Bon Bon ladies were at the meeting.  They will be running two businesses in their space - a full service bakery on one side and a restaurant on the other.  Hours will be 7am to 9pm.

 

A small abandoned industrial building on Hancock (right behind Voss Industries parkinglot) is under contract to a couple who are going to renovate it into a work space / studio for their concrete sculpture (think yard art) business.  Currently suburbanites, they have future plans to add on a living space. for their residence.

Thanks for the report!

So i havent heard any update on this in a while, is the building that Crop and Penzey Spices is in being restored for apartments?

I don't believe this space was ever considered for apartments.  I believe it is mostly filled with office tenants, including a large amount of space that was fairly recently (last 2 years) taken over by ADAMHS.

I don't believe this space was ever considered for apartments.  I believe it is mostly filled with office tenants, including a large amount of space that was fairly recently (last 2 years) taken over by ADAMHS.

 

That's too bad. That would be a prime location for apartments, being so close to the Market District and the Red Line. Cleveland seems to have very little in terms of decent apartment buildings for professionals outside of downtown, which is probably a big factor that keeps those types from moving into the city. I know multiple people who considered moving into the city, but ended up in the burbs because that's where they were able to find the best living options. They did not want to be downtown, but wanted to be in more of a neighborhood atmosphere. These are not urban minded people like those on this forum, but they were intrigued by the cool restaurants and bars around Ohio City and Tremont. Ultimately the lack of decent housing options kept them in the burbs because they did not want to sacrifice their living conditions to live in the city.

 

 

That makes almost zero sense. If your people really wanted to live in the neighborhoods like Tremont and Ohio city why would they insist on an apartment? You would think they would want a house to rent which are readily available because I have looked along with apartments.

I don't believe this space was ever considered for apartments.  I believe it is mostly filled with office tenants, including a large amount of space that was fairly recently (last 2 years) taken over by ADAMHS.

 

That's too bad. That would be a prime location for apartments, being so close to the Market District and the Red Line. Cleveland seems to have very little in terms of decent apartment buildings for professionals outside of downtown, which is probably a big factor that keeps those types from moving into the city. I know multiple people who considered moving into the city, but ended up in the burbs because that's where they were able to find the best living options. They did not want to be downtown, but wanted to be in more of a neighborhood atmosphere. These are not urban minded people like those on this forum, but they were intrigued by the cool restaurants and bars around Ohio City and Tremont. Ultimately the lack of decent housing options kept them in the burbs because they did not want to sacrifice their living conditions to live in the city.

 

 

That makes almost zero sense. If your people really wanted to live in the neighborhoods like Tremont and Ohio city why would they insist on an apartment? You would think they would want a house to rent which are readily available because I have looked along with apartments.

I don't believe this space was ever considered for apartments.  I believe it is mostly filled with office tenants, including a large amount of space that was fairly recently (last 2 years) taken over by ADAMHS.

 

That's too bad. That would be a prime location for apartments, being so close to the Market District and the Red Line. Cleveland seems to have very little in terms of decent apartment buildings for professionals outside of downtown, which is probably a big factor that keeps those types from moving into the city. I know multiple people who considered moving into the city, but ended up in the burbs because that's where they were able to find the best living options. They did not want to be downtown, but wanted to be in more of a neighborhood atmosphere. These are not urban minded people like those on this forum, but they were intrigued by the cool restaurants and bars around Ohio City and Tremont. Ultimately the lack of decent housing options kept them in the burbs because they did not want to sacrifice their living conditions to live in the city.

 

 

 

I think they want houses, too.  I think we all just view this standing structure as a great spot for high rise apartments or condos.

I think they want houses, too.  I think we all just view this standing structure as a great spot for high rise apartments or condos.

 

A significant number of them do NOT want houses, which is why it takes us decades here to revitalize a neighborhood.  We don't have enough marketable rental units to let people try urban living before they buy.  That's the majority of the market, but we only get the really committed ones.  Nothing against them, obviously.  But that leaves a lot of growth on the table.  We also miss out on a lot of the serial movers, people building careers who are willing to relocate as often as necessary.  Their options are overwhelmingly outside the city here. 

 

And then there are the people who simply prefer a dense setting and don't want a house period.  I'm in that group, and my options are also largely outside the city.  I live in Lakewood because Cleveland has lost too many apartments and built too many houses.  That's the case for a lot of the area's young professionals, they end up in the suburbs because they prefer urban apartments.  CDC's looking to attract them need to focus on getting more apartments to market.  This should be a front-burner priority but it doesn't seem to get much attention.

That makes almost zero sense. If your people really wanted to live in the neighborhoods like Tremont and Ohio city why would they insist on an apartment? You would think they would want a house to rent which are readily available because I have looked along with apartments.

 

Huh? In this case "my people" wanted apartments because they're single, only needed space for themselves, and did not want a yard to maintain. They could not find available apartments that were to their liking in the area when they looked. I was told the nicer apartments they wanted did not have availability and other units they looked at were older units or had awkward layouts. Like I said before, these are not urbanist like those on this forum but they considered living by the action if they could find decent places. Ultimately the neighborhoods did not have the apartments they were looking for at the time, and one ended up moving to Lakewood and the other to Westlake.

What current apartment buildings does Ohio City have?

What current apartment buildings does Ohio City have?

 

*paging ohio city inc*

 

There's riverside [chma]

 

Complexes:

There's one on the corner of 30th and bridge [NW].

The one above family dollar on 25th and carroll,

detroit and 28th [north side].

 

 

There also may be a handful above the storefronts on Lorain, although not sure if they are zoned for residential and although they cater to renters, the ones of the storefronts may not have the same amenities [recent renovation, secure parking] that complexes have.

I think they want houses, too.  I think we all just view this standing structure as a great spot for high rise apartments or condos.

 

A significant number of them do NOT want houses, which is why it takes us decades here to revitalize a neighborhood.  We don't have enough marketable rental units to let people try urban living before they buy.  That's the majority of the market, but we only get the really committed ones.  Nothing against them, obviously.  But that leaves a lot of growth on the table.  We also miss out on a lot of the serial movers, people building careers who are willing to relocate as often as necessary.  Their options are overwhelmingly outside the city here. 

 

And then there are the people who simply prefer a dense setting and don't want a house period.  I'm in that group, and my options are also largely outside the city.  I live in Lakewood because Cleveland has lost too many apartments and built too many houses.  That's the case for a lot of the area's young professionals, they end up in the suburbs because they prefer urban apartments.  CDC's looking to attract them need to focus on getting more apartments to market.  This should be a front-burner priority but it doesn't seem to get much attention.

 

Correct. Much of Cleveland's existing housing stock is an obstacle to new development. If neighborhoods are stable and houses are kept in good repair, great. But many are not, and there's where the opportunity for apartments comes in. OC is in a period of massive redevelopment, and although it's going to be a vibrant commercial and restaurant area, it would be good to anchor all that with more people. With the economic downturn, many young people prefer to rent, myself included. And actually, I've become rather accustomed to apartment living and am not sure I want a house anytime soon. Plus, it increases density, which increases development opportunities. Ohio City has plenty of houses, but not many that I'd consider buying. As I've posted before, my greatest wish for this neighborhood would be apartments near, but not on West 25th, that are somewhat upscale - or for the Flats West development to be completed and not be such an island. Townhouses are also good. And this isn't going to limit anyone who prefers a house - there are plenty.

What are these buildings? Apartments? Market rate? Any story behind them?

 

1. http://g.co/maps/4gf99

2. http://g.co/maps/7hg8w

3. http://g.co/maps/8w8n6

4. http://g.co/maps/96xpr

5. http://g.co/maps/ntn44

6. http://g.co/maps/pgv2d

7. http://g.co/maps/f7y6r

8. http://g.co/maps/kfrdj

9. http://g.co/maps/4yp24

10. http://g.co/maps/y6wdr

^^It would be nice to see some apartments put in behind the WSM on the lots.  Build a garage and put in some apartment buildings.  There's also some opportunity near the rapid station on the land currently occupied by the Marktet Plaza or whatever that strip center is called.  I believe this is all part of the Market District master plan.

I think this discussion of the shortage of quality, contemporary apartments in the city of Cleveland is VERY important. So I encourage us to discuss it here.......

 

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,25347.msg585652.html#msg585652

Councilman Cimperman just tweeted that the hostel was approved minutes ago by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

 

http://twitter.com/#!/joecimperman/status/133558846252793856/photo/1

Today's front page:

 

Sam McNulty is helping transform West 25th Street, one bar and beer at a time

Published: Monday, November 07, 2011, 6:00 AM    Updated: Monday, November 07, 2011, 12:12 PM

John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

 

McNulty, 36, owns three other bars within a bottle's throw of Market Garden: Bar Cento, Speakeasy and Bier Markt.

 

He's also a relentless booster of West 25th Street, extolling the virtues of neighborhood establishments. Or housing on the street. Or the park at West 25th and Lorain.

 

McNulty's enthusiasm is well placed, says Great Lakes Brewing Co. founder Patrick Conway.

 

"The neighborhood is busier than it's been in a long time, thanks to the opening of places such as Market Garden or Crop," says Conway, referring to the latest additions to West 25th. "There's a renaissance taking place like I haven't seen in the 23 years that I've been here -- and the whole neighborhood is benefiting."

 

Celebrations pegged to the centennial of the West Side Market in 2012 promise to increase business even more -- though McNulty is quick to point out that it's hustle and bustle more than sales that has him excited.

 

"My partners would kill me if they heard me say this, but I'm not in this for the money," he says. "This is my passion -- to be part of a walkable urban neighborhood that's making a comeback."

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/sam_mcnulty_is_helping_transfo.html