Posted June 2, 200718 yr http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_510617.html Ohio developer builds on Pittsburgh success By Ron DaParma TRIBUNE-REVIEW Saturday, June 2, 2007 Buoyed by success developing historic properties in Pittsburgh and other cities, developer John Ferchill is taking on what he terms his biggest challenge yet -- a $180 million building revitalization project in Detroit. Ferchill is deeply involved in an effort to turn the abandoned 33-story Book-Cadillac hotel in the "Motor City" into a luxury hotel and condominium project. He hopes to use some lessons learned here to aid in that effort, he said in an interview Friday. For more information, click above link. Ron DaParma can be reached at [email protected] or 412-320-7907.
June 2, 200718 yr its odd how they're not doing anything in Cleveland on that scale... ^^Exactly what I was thinking. Me three!
June 2, 200718 yr isn't Ferchill the one who wouldn't do any work in Cleveland because he didn't want to work with Mike White? If it is him I believe he is doing some small project in Cleveland, but maybe he'll eventually go grandiose on us.
June 2, 200718 yr isn't Ferchill the one who wouldn't do any work in Cleveland because he didn't want to work with Mike White? If it is him I believe he is doing some small project in Cleveland, but maybe he'll eventually go grandiose on us. May be, I'm not sure. Wouldn't surprise me for, as w/ Forest City, which is developing other cities all around the nation, here in Cleveland it's often more about personalities than about progress.
June 2, 200718 yr If you check out Ferchill's website... you'll see he's done tons of projects in Cleveland.
June 3, 200718 yr Ferchill's getting ready to do the 88-unit project in the Flats on the river (adjacent to Tremont).
June 3, 200718 yr If you check out Ferchill's website... you'll see he's done tons of projects in Cleveland. MOAR PLS.
June 4, 200718 yr i didnt see anything about a tremont project, or i didnt find it, but here are a few things from the ferchill group website: Some of our most notable developments include the North Point complex in Cleveland, Bridgeside Point in Pittsburgh and the Guaranty Building in Buffalo. The Midtown Technology Center in Cleveland is one of several projects currently underway: The Ferchill Group -- Office Specs 3.8 million-square-feet completed office projects North Point Tower, Cleveland Bridgeside Point, Pittsburgh Western Reserve Building, Cleveland Guaranty Building, Buffalo Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn University Club – Myers University, Cleveland St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland YMCA of Greater Cleveland Headquarters (former United Motors Building), Cleveland 664,000-square-feet currently under development or construction Midtown Technology Center, Cleveland Bridgeside Point II, Pittsburgh 668 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland 1.1-million-square-feet owned/managed North Point Tower, Cleveland Western Reserve Building, Cleveland United Motors Building (YWCA of Greater Cleveland Headquarters), Cleveland Charles B. Miner Medical Office Building at South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland The Ferchill Group creates desirable urban housing offering upscale and affordable living opportunities convenient for modern living. Our work frequently involves turning underutilized, often historic sites into contemporary residential complexes that enhance the surrounding community with vibrant city life. The $72 million Heinz Lofts, for example, is redefining urban living in Pittsburgh. The Ferchill Group has developed, owned and/or managed more than 1,775 living units in residential real estate. We continue to look for unique metropolitan living opportunities that will welcome new residents and investment to the communities that have welcomed us. Residential Renovation The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Residences, Detroit, Michigan Residential New Construction Heinz Lofts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania With the capacity for historic renovation combined with our instinct to tap into emerging urban markets, The Ferchill Group is building hotels that are opening to economic success. Our entreé into the hospitality industry began with strategic hotel development opportunities in cities re–emerging as destinations with new professional sports arenas and ballparks. Specializing in historic projects, The Ferchill Group evolved with the extensive restoration of landmark buildings into hotels, welcoming travelers and the local community with both a historic sense of place and modern amenities. Hospitality Renovation The Westin Book-Cadillac Detroit, Michigan The Bedford Springs Resort & Spa Bedford, Pennsylvania Hospitality New Construction Hampton Inn Cleveland, Ohio Hilton Garden Inn Detroit, Michigan The Ferchill Group has developed more than 500,000–square–feet of space to accommodate state–of–the–art hubs for new economy industries including medical office, life science research, education and technology. Innovative design and engineering have distinguished the buildings our team has developed for diverse clients, such as the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Genomics and Stem Cell Research, heralded for its flexible–use laboratories that facilitate collaboration among staff and researchers. With premier office projects in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, The Ferchill Group is also participating in the evolution of the cities' economies with high–tech office projects on previously underutilized, abandoned industrial land. Institution Renovation Cleveland Clinic Center for Genomics Research Cleveland, Ohio Institution New Construction Meyer University Cleveland, Ohio http://www.ferchillgroup.com/index.html
June 4, 200718 yr Didn't know he owned 668 Euclid. Maybe that could be a big project for him in Cleveland. I guess we will see. I also remember reading in Crain's almost two years ago that he had a 40 million project for the WHD, but maybe the Stark plans stopped that.
June 4, 200718 yr it might be of note that Marous Brothers Construction did the construction and restoration of the Heinz complex with Ferchill as well they are doing the Book-Cadillac restoration in detroit with him.
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