March 5, 20169 yr The "Flatiron Building" in downtown Wheeling is being renovated into offices and apartments. Duffin Ironing Out Plans For Historic Building Steve Novotney, www.weelunk.com This is happening for three very specific reasons. First, Kevin T. Duffin is a self-proclaimed gearhead. Second, he adores his bride, Patricia, and his three children. And finally, Duffin loves the fact that the 120-year-old Flatiron Building in downtown Wheeling is in close proximity to Wesbanco Arena, the Wheeling Artisan Center and River City Restaurant, Heritage Port, West Virginia Northern Community College, the global headquarters for the international law firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, and Starbucks. Read more here: http://weelunk.com/duffin-ironing-out-plans-for-historic-building/ See Archiving Wheeling for a more detailed history of the building: http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/friends-get-an-inside-glimpse On a down note, the historic Second Presbyterian Church in Center Wheeling collapsed this week during a windstorm and will be demolished. Its present owners were in the midst of repairs and renovations. (http://wtov9.com/news/local/historic-church-to-be-demolished-in-wheeling)
March 5, 20169 yr Oh, and since I never posted an article about it, here's some renderings of what WesBanco Arena will look like when it's multi-million-dollar renovation project is complete. The inside is currently being updated with all-new seating and the exterior will be brought down to street level. http://www.msaarch.com/portfolio/msa-sport/wesbanco-arena-renovation
March 5, 20169 yr One last thing - a new craft brewery, Brew Keepers will be opening soon on Main Street in Center Wheeling. Here's the location, a former Hostess Outlet: https://www.google.com/maps/place/2200+Main+Street+Wheeling+WV/@40.0599099,-80.7252389,3a,75y,136.81h,86.45t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sA0DZGLXvtIQdYnceyJpqOw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x53c292e940a80e4d!6m1!1e1 You can see their progress here: https://www.facebook.com/Brew-Keepers-159707620879939/?fref=ts
March 6, 20169 yr All good news! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 9, 20169 yr Wheeling Leaders Receive Proposals for Downtown and East Wheeling Buildings; Tom's Pizza, Keg Und Kraut Ideas Presented By JOHN McCABE Managing Editor , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - From a coffee shop and office space to apartments or a used car lot, city leaders on Tuesday heard two competing proposals for what developers see as the future for the block that houses the former Keg und Kraut building in East Wheeling. The building, along with other city-owned properties, are on the market for prospective developers. The city's development committee heard from two groups Tuesday on the Keg und Kraut, and also received two proposals for the former Tom's Pizza building downtown. Read more here: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/655578/Proposals-for-Downtown-and-East-Wheeling-Buildings-Given-to-City-Council.html?nav=515
March 15, 20169 yr Wheeling Health Plan Headquarters in 1100 Block Between Main and Market Streets Detailed to Wheeling Planning Commission By ALEC BERRY Staff Writer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - Mills Group architect Victor Greco said Monday The Health Plan expects to bid construction of its new downtown Wheeling headquarters by May as the city's planning commission approved his firm's site plan for the project. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/656058/Wheeling-Health-Plan-Headquarters-in-1100-Block-Between-Main-and-Market-Streets-Detailed-to-Wheeling-Planning-Commission.html?nav=515
March 15, 20169 yr That's great news! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 23, 20169 yr Here's a mostly speculative piece about the future of the intermodal parking garage and its potential for retail space. Intermodal Center May Finally Blossom Thanks To Nearby Development By Steve Novotney It was supposed to be this and that, and it’s not. There are 850 parking spots, and Monday through Friday far fewer than half are filled. The Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center at 14th and Main streets is a pristine example of the infamous “earmark,” you see, a federally funded improvement project that, so far, has proven to be a bridge to nowhere. Buildings stood on this corner once, and then a large parking lot for the civic center, but now it’s a six-story parking garage with a street level that’s only 50 percent occupied. Read more here: http://weelunk.com/intermodal-mojo/
March 25, 20169 yr More on the proposals for 16th Street and Main Street buildings: Pair of downtown Wheeling buildings will be revitalized BY CRISSY CLUTTER WHEELING, W.Va. — Old, run-down buildings will soon be getting a facelift in downtown Wheeling. City leaders have heard several proposals in the last few weeks concerning at two empty structures -- the former Keg and Kraut off 16th street and the old Tom's Pizza on 10th and Main Streets. Read more at: http://wtov9.com/news/local/pair-of-downtown-wheeling-buildings-will-be-revitalized EDIT: A more detailed article from The Intelligencer Wheeling City Council Advised To Sell Former Tom's Pizza Property Former Tom’s Pizza eyed for redevelopment By ALEC BERRY , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - City council's Development Committee on Thursday recommended the city hand over ownership of the vacant former Tom's Pizza building downtown to a local restoration contractor for facade renovation and future development. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/656864.html
March 26, 20169 yr Regrettably, Main Street recently lost more beautiful downtown buildings. The local rumor is that WesBanco will be building something in the near future, but for now it's becoming another parking lot. Downtown Wheeling WesBanco Gets More Space Newest empty lot to become WesBanco parking By ALEC BERRY , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING - A Wheeling City Council subcommittee recommended the city abandon an alley to clear the way for WesBanco to use the demolition site at 12th and Main streets for additional parking. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/656865/Downtown-Wheeling-WesBanco-Gets-More-Space.html?nav=515
March 27, 20169 yr Author WesBanco is a growing multi-state bank - and they already use two large buildings to their capacity. I'm thinking that they are acquiring land for a new building.
March 29, 20169 yr Bethlehem Apostolic Temple in North Wheeling recently acquired a former bakery with the hopes of turning it into a community center. Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Has Faith In North Wheeling Building February 3, 2016 By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register Bethlehem Apostolic Temple officials hope to stir up business and interest in North Wheeling with the purchase of the former Bond Bakery building on Main Street, transforming the property into a community center with multiple uses and the promise of jobs. Read more at: http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/652925/Bethlehem-Apostolic-Temple-Has-Faith-In-North-Wheeling-Building.html?nav=510 Easter giveaway benefits hundreds BY KENDALL FORWARD SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH 2016 WHEELING, W.Va. — In Wheeling, hundreds received food and donations from the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple at the 25th annual Easter giveaway on Saturday morning. Read more at: http://wtov9.com/news/local/easter-giveaway-benefits-hundreds (The section about the building purchase is toward the end of the story.)
April 9, 20169 yr A developer from Washington, PA has plans for several downtown buildings. ‘Big Bill’s’ Zellers Could Return to Wheeling By: Steve Novotney They dressed up when they went for dinner at Zellers’ Steak House, and the men likely shined their shoes, too. It was a chance for class in downtown Wheeling that offered much more for the common folks than what the white-collar Fort Henry Club represented during the World War II era in the 1940s. Read more at: http://weelunk.com/big-bills-zellers-could-return-to-wheeling/
May 18, 20169 yr Wheeling City Council Development Committee Recommends New Keg und Kraut Owner May 18, 2016 By ALEC BERRY Staff Writer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register Wheeling City Council's Development Committee recommended Tuesday that the city transfer ownership of the former Keg und Kraut and surrounding properties on 16th Street to an area developer. The committee recently heard from two other parties interested in redeveloping the buildings, but Wolfe and Yetter Properties co-founder Andrew Yetter won out when he approached the city with plans to transform the space into a restaurant with an outdoor dining area, greenspace and connected apartment living. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/660795/Wheeling-City-Council-Development-Committee-Recommends-New-Keg-und-Kraut-Owner.html?nav=510
August 17, 20168 yr Former Clay School Building in Wheeling Will Be Demolished ALEC BERRY City Reporter WHEELING — City Manager Robert Herron announced Tuesday evening the receipt of two tax credit awards from the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, one of which will fund, to some degree, the demolition of Clay School in East Wheeling. In its place, a new building will offer 42 two-bedroom apartments intended for elderly residents living on a low income. The project is, for now, titled the Clay Elderly Housing Project. Herron said he could offer few details on the announcement, including the development company thatás potentially interested in the contract or the estimated cost. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2016/08/former-clay-school-building-in-wheeling-will-be-demolished/
August 17, 20168 yr Ugh. It could've been a nice senior citizen joint. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 17, 20168 yr ^Don't worry, they also demolished the entire block of Victorian homes and apartment buildings across the street, so the entire streetscape will now be modernized!
August 17, 20168 yr :bang2: :? :x :cry: :oops: :| :wtf: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 17, 20168 yr I've said it in this thread before(I believe). I hate seeing all of this history being ripped down and rebuilt with trash. Wheeling is and always has allowed this to happen without anyone doing a damn thing about it. The bones of Wheeling are great but when the steel and coal left apparently so did the pride in the community. I live in Columbus right now and North Wheeling/Center Wheeling could be Short North and Victorian Village. But what you get from years of leaders letting their pockets be the judge, jury and executioner is Wheeling. The economy in the Valley could be what it is in a city like Pittsburgh but the government didn't want that, they let the whole place fall to shit.
October 27, 20168 yr The Health Plan Workers Arriving Ahead of Schedule to Downtown Wheeling OCT 27, 2016 ALEC BERRY WHEELING — Construction of The Health Plan’s new headquarters won’t be complete for almost a year, but 70 of its employees will relocate to Wheeling on Jan. 1 to accommodate faster-than-expected growth. The business’s customer support, network management and workers’ compensation employer services departments will occupy a recently renovated section of the Horne’s building, which sits right beside the future site of its headquarters in the 1100 block of Main and Market streets. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2016/10/the-health-plan-workers-arriving-ahead-of-schedule-to-downtown-wheeling/
January 15, 20178 yr Windows of Wheeling Downtown Structures Receive New Life, Look JAN 15, 2017 SCOTT MCCLOSKEY WHEELING — With several areas of downtown Wheeling undergoing major transformations, two of the city’s most recognizable and historic structures located near the corner of 16th and Main streets are receiving new life with new looks. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2017/01/windows-to-wheeling/ Redevelopment A Possibility For Buildings in Downtown Wheeling Main Street properties being eyed JAN 13, 2017 ALEC BERRY WHEELING — A private company with interest in two Main Street buildings will commission a detailed assessment to study possible redevelopment of the properties. Read more at: http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2017/01/redevelopment-a-possibility-for-buildings-in-downtown-wheeling/
March 9, 20187 yr Hey guys! I'm going to be updating this thread from now on. Also, remember to check out my Skyscraper Page Forums Wheeling development thread. Successful Redevelopment in Centre Market Historic District: For the first Wheeling post on UrbanOhio, I will cover Center Market Historic District's renaissance. Centre Market, which was struggling for many years, has seen a huge surge in retail and restaurants in the last decade. While many 'classic' businesses such as Coleman's Fish Market remain in the market, many new shops have helped rebrand the market and make it more vibrant. It is now a destination for people all over the Ohio Valley, and is gaining popularity as a neighborhood to live in due to its walkability to the attractions in both Centre Market and nearby Downtown. The most recent redevelopment project was Vochelli Pizza, which opened in late 2016. It had been located in Downtown, but the owners decided to move it to Centre Market. They renovated a previously vacant historic building and added both indoor and outdoor seating. The west side of the market is primarily businesses while the east side is primarily historic homes mixed with retail space. This has led to several renovations of historic homes and several building have added unique loft apartments. The neighborhood has become the unofficial center for the arts in the Wheeling area. The building with the purple garage has been converted into a very interesting private residence this year. Click here to see more info and photos of it. Inside Valley Cheese in the main markethouse building: Recently, plans have been made to allow local artists to have an even bigger role in the market. This includes murals, painting crosswalks, and painting parking meters. The market's footprint has expanded into the 2100 block of Market Street - there are several recently renovated storefronts here that are currently vacant. In the future, the Center Market District hopes to gain more "destination" retail as well as house and apartment renovations. A resident of the Center Market District painting a parking meter: Boutique shops along Lane B with apartments on the second floor: Looking down Lane B: Centre Cup Coffee, a popular cafe on the corner of Market and 22nd Streets: An aerial view of the Center Market District looking south:
March 9, 20187 yr I genuinely love Wheeling and all of the towns surrounding it. Here's hoping it manages to pick up more steam in the near future. I'd love for it to transform itself into an Asheville 2.0 or something, only with even more impressive architecture and a prettier location. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
March 9, 20187 yr I visited Wheeling a bit ago and had a good time. That Centre Market area is pretty cool. I still can't believe Wheeling hasn't been fully mapped on Google Maps Street View.
March 9, 20187 yr I genuinely love Wheeling and all of the towns surrounding it. Here's hoping it manages to pick up more steam in the near future. I'd love for it to transform itself into an Asheville 2.0 or something, only with even more impressive architecture and a prettier location. The powers that be in Wheeling won't let that happen unfortunately. They'd rather tear down and sit on the land than restore and redevelop.
March 9, 20187 yr The Mayor of Wheeling actually won election partially on his opposition to demolition. When I was there, I was able to talk to him a bit, and he seemed to really love the city and want to preserve its history.
March 9, 20187 yr The Mayor of Wheeling actually won election partially on his opposition to demolition. When I was there, I was able to talk to him a bit, and he seemed to really love the city and want to preserve its history. Yet nearly two entire city blocks have been demo'd in the past two years. The former Ernie's Esquire and the Chinese restaurant across the street; I'll believe it when I see it.
March 11, 20187 yr The Mayor of Wheeling actually won election partially on his opposition to demolition. When I was there, I was able to talk to him a bit, and he seemed to really love the city and want to preserve its history. Yet nearly two entire city blocks have been demo'd in the past two years. The former Ernie's Esquire and the Chinese restaurant across the street; I'll believe it when I see it. That was before he took office IIRC. The current mayor is incredibly forward thinking compared to older ones. He is always out there trying to promote redevelopment whereas most previous mayors seemed content with the status quo.
March 12, 20187 yr The Mayor of Wheeling actually won election partially on his opposition to demolition. When I was there, I was able to talk to him a bit, and he seemed to really love the city and want to preserve its history. Yet nearly two entire city blocks have been demo'd in the past two years. The former Ernie's Esquire and the Chinese restaurant across the street; I'll believe it when I see it. That was before he took office IIRC. The current mayor is incredibly forward thinking compared to older ones. He is always out there trying to promote redevelopment whereas most previous mayors seemed content with the status quo. I agree that he is, but also he was the mayor when Cork & Bottle was demolished, sorry to be petty but it's the way of doing business in Wheeling. I hope that it changes throughout his term.
March 12, 20187 yr South Wheeling Applies for Historic District Status: Source: The Intelligencer South Wheeling is a large neighborhood located south of I-470 along the Ohio River. City officials and residents are hoping to get the neighborhood recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. (Wheeling currently has 11 recognized historic districts). Only a small portion of the neighborhood would become a historic district under this proposal. The area is bordered by 35th, 39th, Jacob, and Water Streets. Eoff Street in particular is noted for its large stock of Victorian-era housing. Hopefully this leads to more investment in South Wheeling. It is definitely one of the less cared for neighborhoods in the city - though there has been a fair amount of affordable housing apartment developments and some are market rate. Unfortunately, Wheeling doesn't have street view (crazy, right?) so here's a few meh-quality photos I found of South Wheeling: A street in South Wheeling: The Cooey-Bentz Co. Building: A bar in South Wheeling:
March 12, 20187 yr South Wheeling Applies for Historic District Status: Source: The Intelligencer South Wheeling is a large neighborhood located south of I-470 along the Ohio River. City officials and residents are hoping to get the neighborhood recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. (Wheeling currently has 11 recognized historic districts). Only a small portion of the neighborhood would become a historic district under this proposal. The area is bordered by 35th, 39th, Jacob, and Water Streets. Eoff Street in particular is noted for its large stock of Victorian-era housing. Hopefully this leads to more investment in South Wheeling. It is definitely one of the less cared for neighborhoods in the city - though there has been a fair amount of affordable housing apartment developments and some are market rate. Unfortunately, Wheeling doesn't have street view (crazy, right?) so here's a few meh-quality photos I found of South Wheeling: A street in South Wheeling: The Cooey-Bentz Co. Building: A bar in South Wheeling: Thanks for posting, South Wheeling is extra blighted compared to most of the rest of the city. My maternal grandmother's family immigrated to South Wheeling like many others did from Poland. Right across the street from Susie's is the P.A.P. Club and a couple blocks over St. Alphonsus Church, another Polish establishment. My pap worked at La Belle nail plant for 40 years, unfortunately it was demolished. It is on the NRHP and at one time was the largest nail factory in the world which gave Wheeling it's nickname of "The Nail City."
March 12, 20187 yr I think I remember the Cooey-Bentz store from visiting Wheeling in the '80s. Also, I remember the commercials on channels 7 and 9. That's starting to be a long time ago.
March 15, 20187 yr Mayor Elliott Challenges Status Quo in 2nd State of the City Address: Source: The Intelligencer Mayor Glenn Elliot recently gave his second State of the City address. Elliot says that he hopes to make Wheeling a place with similar amenities to New York and San Francisco - he wants to challenge the status quo for West Virginia. Elliot outlined a plan for $45 million worth of development coming to the northern section of Downtown in the next few years. This includes the $20 million restoration of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel building, a $10 million parking garage, and a $15 million public safety building. The garage will hold around 550 vehicles, 100 of which will serve the future residents of the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Building. Elliot stated that he wants the building to look as little like a parking garage as possible and hopes to include first floor retail. Site of the proposed parking garage: The mayor says that the Friendly City is moving forward and seeing development all over. He cites the ongoing renovations to the Gerraro Building in Downtown, the growing craft beer scene in Center Market District, and the opening of the Health Plan Headquarters which brought hundreds of workers to Downtown. The Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Building which will be converted into 100+ apartment units: In the spirit of making Wheeling into a more progressive city, Elliot calls for “taking off our drivers’ gloves and putting on our pedestrians’ shoes.” Elliot has been a major force pushing for converting Main and Market Streets into two way roads, allowing for a better pedestrian experience. He realizes that Downtown needs to increase its walkability in order to be a successful urban area. “Walkability matters. Cities across the country are converting one-way streets back to their original two-way configuration; almost none are doing the opposite,” Elliott said. “The implication is clear: you want people to drive to your downtown, not through your downtown.” The Health Plan Headquarters, which brought hundreds of jobs to Downtown this year:
March 29, 20187 yr http://www.wtrf.com/community/construction-on-wellsburg-bridge-to-start-in-july/1085830179
April 2, 20187 yr http://www.wtrf.com/community/construction-on-wellsburg-bridge-to-start-in-july/1085830179 I'm actually really embarrassed that I had no idea this project was happening. That being said, it seems really damn pointless to me. The towns between Wheeling and Steubenville just seem way to small to justify this bridge. Plus, it won't even cut down travel time from Steubenville to Wheeling because WV-2 is not a freeway. But it'll be a cool project nonetheless - and maybe it could breathe some life into Brilliant because that town is really really suffering. I'll make a detailed post about this bridge project soon.
April 2, 20187 yr http://www.wtrf.com/community/construction-on-wellsburg-bridge-to-start-in-july/1085830179 I'm actually really embarrassed that I had no idea this project was happening. That being said, it seems really damn pointless to me. The towns between Wheeling and Steubenville just seem way to small to justify this bridge. Plus, it won't even cut down travel time from Steubenville to Wheeling because WV-2 is not a freeway. But it'll be a cool project nonetheless - and maybe it could breathe some life into Brilliant because that town is really really suffering. I'll make a detailed post about this bridge project soon. I'd come to your defense but this has been in the works for a greater part of a decade or longer haha. Also, I was in Steubenville last week and WOW is that place a ghost town. It's really a shame to see the state of that city, Wheeling is in MUCH better shape. Weirton seems to be doing pretty well too.
April 3, 20187 yr Wellsburg Bridge Begins Construction: After two decades of planning, a new bridge between Wellsburg, WV and Brilliant, OH has broken ground. The $131 million project will be managed by Flatiron Construction and will be completed in mid-2021. In addition to the three lanes of vehicle travel, there will be at least one lane reserved for walking and biking use. This will allow the bridge to connect to the Brooke Pioneer Trail, which links Wellsburg with Wheeling. A rendering of the bridge: Construction will begin on the Ohio side of the river first. West Virginia is responsible for 65% of the funding and Ohio for 35%. I personally don't see why this bridge is necessary, especially since it will not cut down travel time between Steubenville and Wheeling. But, I hope it helps give some life to Wellsburg and Brilliant. Another rendering of the bridge:
April 28, 20187 yr Fresh food coming to the heart of downtown Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - For the first time in eight years, there is a plan for the vacant space inside the Intermodal Center in downtown Wheeling. Grow Ohio Valley plans to transform that space into a year-round farmer's market and deli. Read more here: http://www.wtrf.com/community/fresh-food-coming-to-the-heart-of-downtown-wheeling/1137727506
April 29, 20187 yr Fresh food coming to the heart of downtown Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - For the first time in eight years, there is a plan for the vacant space inside the Intermodal Center in downtown Wheeling. Grow Ohio Valley plans to transform that space into a year-round farmer's market and deli. Read more here: http://www.wtrf.com/community/fresh-food-coming-to-the-heart-of-downtown-wheeling/1137727506 That's cool that it went forward! I know it was sort of up in the air as to if it would happen or not. This will do wonders for Downtown.
May 7, 20187 yr Flatiron Building Renovations Nearing Completion: Source: The Intelligencer The Flatiron Building in Downtown has been undergoing an extensive renovation by Wheeling resident Kevin Duffin. The first floor will house "The Flatiron" which will act as a deli, bakery, and cafe. The restaurant will have a large outdoor seating area along Nailers Way. The building was purchased for $105,000 and has had extensive renovations not only to the interior, but to the windows and exterior facade. The exterior as of May 2018: The second floor houses one large apartment. Floors 3-5 will have two apartments each. A look inside one of the apartment units: NIMBY Opposition to 2-Way Downtown Traffic Grows: Source: The Intelligencer Mayor Glenn Elliott has been leading a proposal to transform the one way Main and Market Streets in Downtown into 2 way roads. He believes this will slow down traffic and help businesses and residents. That being said, a 500 signature proposal opposing the change has been complied. The complaint is that elderly residents already have a hard time crossing the road and will now have to look both ways (::)) - Even the Planning Commissioner has said Elliott's 2 way traffic proposal has "no value whatsoever." A $45,000 study is in the works, but it is looking increasingly likely that the NIMBYs will win. Mayor Elliott has really been fighting on behalf of smart urban planning, but unfortunately the city isn't too receptive of it. A meeting will be held this coming Wednesday to discuss the results of the traffic study. While some councilmen seem open to the proposals, most are either against it or indifferent. Downtown developers meanwhile, such as the ones spending $20 million on the Wheeling Pitt Steel Building strongly support the proposal. A NIMBY collecting signatures on the side of one of the one-way Downtown streets:
June 4, 20187 yr Historic Home Renovation in Center Wheeling: Source: Realtor.com I came across this really great home renovation at 2308 Eoff Street in Center Wheeling, a couple blocks from the Center Market District. (I would put a Street View link here, but Wheeling has almost no coverage somehow....) The house is a historic 1890s rowhouse that was completely renovated to allow for a modern yet historic feel. It is listed at $190,000 The exterior: The interior: It's awesome to see projects like this in Wheeling, especially around Center Market. This area really has amazing potential, and already has a ton of restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and more within walking distance. Flatiron Building Renovations Complete: The Flatiron Building in Downtown has completed its renovations! The Flatiron Deli on the first floor is in its soft-opening phase. It currently just has a limited coffee menu but will soon be a full cafe, wine bar, and bakery with deli items and a small grocery item shop. They have also received a go-ahead for their outdoor seating along Nailers Way and are even setting up a small bike-share style rental kiosk due to the building's proximity to the riverfront bike trail. The Flatiron Building: The apartments are all ready to be rented, but are going quick. They are running between $1,100 - $1,400 a month. I think the apartments turned out to be absolutely beautiful. The apartments in the Flatiron Building: It's super exciting to see yet another successful renovation project in Downtown! Wheeling is really starting to move in the right direction!
June 6, 20187 yr Former Keg & Kraut Redevelopment Stalled: Last year, the city sold the former Keg & Kraut Building in East Wheeling to a developer for $1 under the assumption that it would become a wood-fire pizza restaurant within 18 months. Now, the owner is asking for an indefinite extension to this, blaming East Wheeling's rough perception for the lack of progress. Mayor Elliott shot back at this by blaming them for getting involved if they weren't willing to take a risk to help improve the neighborhood. The developer has put in $80,000 of work so far, and if they show their plans for the property within two weeks, the city will consider an extension. This building is one of the last remaining historic buildings in this block - the block across the street was completely demolished to build a large soccer facility where dozens of Victorian-era buildings once stood. I really hope this project works - it's time for East Wheeling to live up to its potentials and not continue to be torn down. Currently, plans for the pizza restaurant have been replaced with a hip coffeshop called "Mugshots" that would sell lunch items and coffee - personally I think this would be best for the neighborhood. Rendering of the Keg & Kraut Redevelopment: Tiny House Neighborhood on Wheeling Island: Wheeling Island has some heavily blighted areas that have been targeted by tiny house enthusiasts. This group led my Martin Wach hopes to set aside land for over one hundred 8.5 feet by 24 feet houses. The city is still undecided on the plan. Some NIMBY's say it will lower property values, but most studies show the opposite. The mayor is in full support of this as a way to bring development back to the island. There is also a new park coming to the island on the other side of the 10th Street bridge into Downtown. One of the several tiny homes popping up on Wheeling Island: New Brewery Coming to Center Market District: Brew Keepers, a locally owned brewery in Center Market is ready to open up a sit down brewery/restaurant. They have decided to stay in the neighborhood and will be moving into the vacant 2247 Market Street. This will be the district's second brewery and will hopefully be a good addition to the city's most vibrant neighborhood and entertainment district. The white and blue building is where the brewery will occupy: A view of Center Market District: That about concludes the news coming out of Wheeling. Meanwhile though, NIMBY's are still working hard to block the two way traffic conversion for Downtown roads. The mayor on the other hand is still fighting the good fight and trying to prove how it works in every other city and will help slow down traffic and make the pedestrian experience safer. Again, I love Mayor Elliott - he never seems to back down from his ideas and has been promoting smart urban planning principles even when no one else is.
July 28, 20186 yr Wheeling Scraps Downtown Two Way Traffic Plan: Mayor Elliott proposed a plan to convert Main and Market Street in Downtown from one way roads into two way roads earlier this year. Much to his surprise, it turned into one of Wheeling's most controversial topics in recent years. Despite business support, an ever-growing NIMBY group strongly opposes the plan, claiming it is "dangerous for senior citizens." Most of the city officials have decided to side with their constituents, and the nail in the coffin came when Mayor Elliott himself threw in the towel. But, a compromise plan has been created which will bring a $19.1 million streetscaping project to Main, Market, and Chapline Streets - details on that are not yet known. I just hope this issue won't completely turn Wheeling against Mayor Elliott - he has done an amazing job promoting good urban planning principle within Wheeling. 950 Main Street Redevelopment: Local real estate investors have purchased 950 Main Street - a historic building on a prominent corner in Downtown Wheeling. The first floor is home to Bridge Tavern & Grill, which will remain in the building. The developers hope to make the building, once the Wheeling Hotel, into a first-class historical landmark. The second, third, and fourth floors will all be renovated to make room for office and apartment space. They hope to eventually invest $2 million in the building and to turn the first floor into a live music club. They cite the recent historic tax credit increase from 10% to 25% and the recent success of Downtown Wheeling as their motivation for investing in the building. It is across the street from another historic building that is undergoing a similar restoration. 950 Main Street: New Downtown Public Safety Building: There is a proposal for a new Public Safety Building on Market Street in Downtown in place of a surface parking lot. The building would be the new headquarters for the police department and fire department, which both need a bigger space to operate in. The building, designed by M&G Architects, must be approved by voters with a levy this November in order to proceed. It would be great to see this happen - it would bring more jobs to Downtown and get rid of a large surface parking lot. A rendering of the Public Safety Building:
July 28, 20186 yr How are two-way streets more dangerous for senior citizens? Traffic tends to be slower on two-way streets. I guess NIMBYs will just say whatever they want to keep things the way they are. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
July 28, 20186 yr How are two-way streets more dangerous for senior citizens? Traffic tends to be slower on two-way streets. I guess NIMBYs will just say whatever they want to keep things the way they are. Exactly! The mayor was basically fighting by himself to try to convince people that 2 way streets are actually safer - But it didnt' matter in the end. They also argued that traffic would be bad, which is also a bit ridiculous because Wheeling isn't that crowded.
March 8, 20196 yr Bike Share Program Coming To Wheeling The Health Plan has sponsored a new Bike Share system for Downtown Wheeling. The first phase will just be one docking station in front of WesBanco Arena. The location is connected to the riverfront Wheeling Heritage park and bike trail network. Theoretically, you could ride the trail all the way to Wellsburg and back from the docking station. If the docking station is a success, the city will invest in new docking stations at bike-trailheads in the Warwood and Elm Grove neighborhoods and a station in the busy Center Market neighborhood. It will be West Virginia's first bike share program. This program proves yet again that Wheeling is very progressive when it comes to urban planning issues. Despite the city's relatively small size, it is becoming a unique urban center in the Ohio Valley region. Downtown and the historic neighborhoods along the river in the city's core are all surprisingly urban and walkable. I'm glad Wheeling is embracing its urban core instead of running away from it like towns such as Steubenville are doing. Wheeling - Pittsburgh Steel Building renovations to start this Spring: Developer Steve Coon of Canton announced that he is ready to move forward with his $21 million restoration plan of Wheeling's largest skyscraper, the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Building. The 12 story building will be made into 110 market rate apartment units. However, he only will move forward with the plan if the city commits to building a parking lot across the street. The parking garage proposal will likely go through and is supported by the mayor and other members of the city government. The garage will have first floor retail, 160 parking spaces for the apartments (a bit much in my opinion) and more spaces that can be used by anyone coming to Downtown. The lower two floors of the Wheeling Pitt Steel Building will be reserved for retail space. The Wheeling - Pittsburgh Steel Building:
March 9, 20196 yr 12 hours ago, ohpenn said: Not the takeaway I know, but Quiznos! It's an old photo, I believe that Quiznos is no longer with us ?
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