May 5, 20223 yr And don't forget that the tuition at CWRU is far higher than at CSU down the street -- which also has dramatically improved its campus and its reputation in the past 30 years. Great pair that should endeavor to complement each other and limit competition between them.
May 5, 20223 yr And don't forget that the tuition at CWRU is far higher than at CSU down the street -- which also has dramatically improved its campus and its reputation in the past 30 years. Great pair that should endeavor to complement each other and limit competition between them.CSU needs to take some notes from university of Cincinnati’s (UC) transformation from a heavy commuter and budget school to a legit top college in the state. They share a similar dynamic down there with the private Xavier down the road. One thing that would help create a real sense of campus is getting rid of city block streets like UC had.
May 16, 20223 yr Demolition and site prep applications submitted by CWRU to the city today for South Campus development Recent article about it: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/03/23/cwru-brings-back-south-campus-project/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 16, 20223 yr 37 minutes ago, KJP said: Demolition and site prep applications submitted by CWRU to the city today for South Campus development Recent article about it: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/03/23/cwru-brings-back-south-campus-project/ Their rendering looks like a 1980’s build that should be torn down for their new South Campus.
May 17, 20223 yr The Stokes-Cedar Road (cannot recall the name of the project) apartments are back on the Planning Commission agenda this Friday. Both the demolition of the 6 townhouses and the new construction. Will be interesting to see what if any changes were made by the developer. I would imagine something had to change. I wonder if UCI did any back room lobbying with the PC staff in the meantime. I note the demolition is again on the agenda first rather than the new construction. Again this makes no sense. Some commission members may be dead set against a particular demo no matter what, but others, who may be hesitant to vote in favor of demo in a vacuum, may be convinced that the merits of the new construction outweigh the negative aspects of the demolition. This is what actually happen at Design Review the day before this was presented to Planning Commission last time. Members lamented the lost of the townhouses but they were actually able to review the new construction (unlike Planning Commission which just went off on the demo without considering or even reviewing the project), and they praised the project for the most part and felt the trade off, to get the new apartment building, was worth it, especially since the town homes were isolated and devoid of any historic context. Interestingly, I did note, at a more recent PC meeting that had a demo and new construction on the agenda, that Lillian instructed the demo and project be presented as a whole even though they were separate agenda items which had to be voted on alone, and the demo was listed first on the agenda. I was obviously happy to see that and wondered at the time if there had been some blow back after what happen with the Stokes-Cedar Road project.
May 18, 20223 yr Help! I can't cover another story this week. I'm swamped! I need freelancers! 🤪 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 20222 yr The Stokes West-Cedar project finally passed Planning Commission today after being in front of the body like, forever. I really have to hand it to the developer for sticking it out and doing what was necessary with community groups (and I am guessing much behind the scenes lobbying) to get this pass the approval finishing line. Hopefully costs have not skyrocketed since first proposed and they will actually be able to turn some dirt. Despite overwhelming support from all the principals with interests in the area including the Council President, the vote was still 4-2. August Flucker has become my new least favorite member of the commission. After listening to him on PC and other forums, my take is that "the ego has landed".
July 1, 20222 yr 8 hours ago, Htsguy said: The Stokes West-Cedar project finally passed Planning Commission today after being in front of the body like, forever. I really have to hand it to the developer for sticking it out and doing what was necessary with community groups (and I am guessing much behind the scenes lobbying) to get this pass the approval finishing line. Hopefully costs have not skyrocketed since first proposed and they will actually be able to turn some dirt. Despite overwhelming support from all the principals with interests in the area including the Council President, the vote was still 4-2. August Flucker has become my new least favorite member of the commission. After listening to him on PC and other forums, my take is that "the ego has landed". Actually I was a slightly mistaken about was transpired today at Planning Commission. Final approval was given for the demo of the townhouses on the project site (which was a big sticking point). Design approval was for schematic plans so the developer will have to come back one last time for final approval so August can huff and puff one last time. Edited July 1, 20222 yr by Htsguy
July 2, 20222 yr Stokes West plans revised, gains support By Ken Prendergast / July 1, 2022 A largely vacant triangle of land in the southern part of Cleveland's University Circle could see construction of a 261-unit residential development start by year's end. But the part of the triangle that still has a building on it has been a source of debate for the community. That piece is a group of six, century-old, brick rowhouses that was considered obsolete by the developer and deemed a hindrance to the community's revitalization. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/07/01/stokes-west-plans-revised-gains-support/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 2, 20222 yr While Stokes West’s basic plan remains unchanged — 255 apartments in two connected towers of seven and eight stories with a third-floor swimming pool, ground-floor co-working spaces and a coffee/wine bar — it adds the new townhouses and outdoor public spaces with statues or other features that honor the neighborhood’s history. That is fascinating the objections of demolishing the old townhomes has eventually led to the proposal and construction of new townhomes. Not enormous, but it is an upgrade to have residential lining Cedar Ave. OLD SITE PLAN: NEW SITE PLAN: Edited July 2, 20222 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
July 2, 20222 yr its a shame about the terrace houses, but they look pretty far gone unfortunately. the project is very attractive in and of itself. in fact wow even. however, like the terrace houses, too bad it isnt facing open cedar. the view of the long wall of i guess a clinic building directly across the street on stokes is kind of bizzarre and off putting. they should have u-shaped it around cedar, e107 and stokes. regardless, its very attractive and brings residential to an empty block — bring it on!
July 2, 20222 yr Luxury high rise and mid-rise apartments in University Circle, downtown, Ohio city, Hingetown and Tremont . Not to mention the infill of development throughout the city of Cleveland. Never thought I would see this transformation in my lifetime. Just amazing!
July 2, 20222 yr With close proximity to employment centers this project is a no-brainer. It will probably be half leased even before it's finished. Plus, another windswept vacant piece of land is brought back to life. Yep...keep it going Cleveland.
July 8, 20222 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 8, 20222 yr 8 minutes ago, KJP said: That is very frustrating to see. Not too long ago this street looked great. The building department should be contacted and UH should be cited. They should be treated no different than any other property owner in the city.
July 8, 20222 yr 8 minutes ago, KJP said: When I was in town recently, I was thinking the exact same thing.
July 8, 20222 yr Seriously, these houses are beautiful. We may need another Hessler type effort!! I've been inside a few of these when I went to CWRU, and they retain original ornamentation. STREETVIEW: https://www.google.com/maps/@41.5075751,-81.603231,3a,75y,173.04h,97.64t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSyssAO5EEAkKocVzndKSZA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
July 8, 20222 yr These homes renovated would sell at or above Little Italy level price points. For example: 2082 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2082-Murray-Hill-Rd-Cleveland-OH-44106/33409297_zpid/ 2160 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2160-Murray-Hill-Rd-Cleveland-OH-44106/33409305_zpid/ 2158 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2158-Murray-Hill-Rd-Cleveland-OH-44106/33409304_zpid/ Edited July 8, 20222 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
July 8, 20222 yr 18 minutes ago, Oldmanladyluck said: That is very frustrating to see. Not too long ago this street looked great. The building department should be contacted and UH should be cited. They should be treated no different than any other property owner in the city. Actually by not citing UH they ARE treating the like any other property owner in the city. I'm pretty sure most of the Cleveland home inpectors show up to clock in, go to lunch right after then come back to clock out. Not much work gets done.
July 22, 20222 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 31, 20222 yr That rowhouse is alot bigger than l thought. Oh well, looking forward not backwards.
August 17, 20222 yr I know I'm beating a dead horse, but I'm still bummed the developer was unable (or unwilling) to integrate the old building into its overall development. More expensive, no doubt, but would have opened the door to historic tax credits to help bridge the gap. Those townhouses had great street presence.
August 17, 20222 yr The project is up for final approval at this Fridays Planning Commission meeting. Hopefully it can break ground before the end of the year but it always seems it takes forever between final approval and ground breaking. This project will really help this end of UC.
August 19, 20222 yr Stokes West wins final approval By Ken Prendergast / August 19, 2022 City Planning Commission today voted to support the final design of a large mixed-use development called Stokes West in Cleveland’s University Circle after nearly a year of debate over the fate of six historic but neglected rowhouses. The project’s landscaping plan still has to reviewed by the commission but today’s vote puts the development on a path to secure a building permit and start construction, possibly by the end of the year. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2022/08/19/stokes-west-wins-final-approval/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 19, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, LlamaLawyer said: @KJP Remind me, is this project financed? Yes, Zimmerman just got back with me and confirmed the project is 100 percent fully financed. I added that to the article. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 22, 20222 yr Work is wrapping up on renovations to Case Quad. This isn't the largest project, but the new pavers and seating along with more trees and lighting are a significant upgrade to the the asphalt walkways that were there before. (8-21-22) I recently noticed the Delta Sigma Delta building on Bellflower was boarded up. They're an old dental frat that has been around campus since the 1890s. Just to its west a frat house was torn down and replaced with parking ~10 years ago. According to the county, it looks like Case bought the property from Lambda Chapter Corp in June for $340,000. It'll be interesting to see what happens to the house because this lot, combined with the two neighboring surface lots (which are both owned by Case), is close to 1.5 acres. That's a relatively large parcel for the center of UC. Just for reference, their master plan has a massing of two larger structures on this combined lot labeled "infill - Greek Housing and Childcare."
August 22, 20222 yr ^I wonder if they might have plans to use this area as a temporary surface lot in conjunction with the demolition and rebuilding of the Ford parking garage which could take two years or longer.
August 26, 20222 yr Construction signage is officially up at Innovation Square! (Note: this is not to he confused with the Fairfax Meijer project due north at the intersection of Cedar and East 105th).
August 29, 20222 yr I learned today that CWRU is building a new 250k sq ft research facility in its efforts to grow its externally funded research from $400M/yr to $600M/yr in the next 10 years. The facility will be in the location of Yost Hall on the Case Quad. (Backs up to MLK blvd, just a few buildings down from Euclid Ave.) When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 29, 20222 yr Any chance they will do a better job of integrating the MLK side to not look like the backside of the building? That stretch is designed too much as a thoroughfare, other than the few precious parking spots there. With that green space and new developments on the west side of Stokes, it would be great if they gave it some more street presence.
August 30, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, scg80 said: it would be great if they gave it some more street presence. @scg80Case exec's have spoken for years about removing a building to open up the campus to M.L.K. Blvd. Unfortunately, not a lot of space available on the Case Quad. Let's see what they do here.
August 30, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, Boomerang_Brian said: I learned today that CWRU is building a new 250k sq ft research facility in its efforts to grow its externally funded research from $400M/yr to $600M/yr in the next 10 years. The facility will be in the location of Yost Hall on the Case Quad. (Backs up to MLK blvd, just a few buildings down from Euclid Ave.) Demo and new build? Or renovation?
August 30, 20222 yr Just now, marty15 said: Demo and new build? Or renovation? Demo and build new. The purpose is to get a high quality research facility. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 30, 20222 yr Case also owns the entire solar farm on the old Mt. Sinai campus. I'd expect them to do something there in the near future.
September 3, 20222 yr 250,000 square foot building on the drawing board: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/09/cwru-eyes-new-300m-research-building-has-begun-raising-money.html CWRU eyes new $300M research building; has begun raising money
September 3, 20222 yr 47 minutes ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: 250,000 square foot building on the drawing board: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/09/cwru-eyes-new-300m-research-building-has-begun-raising-money.html CWRU eyes new $300M research building; has begun raising money At the alumni event I went to on Monday President Kaler gave the impression they’re about halfway to the $300M When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 4, 20222 yr More detail.... CWRU seeks $300M research center By Ken Prendergast / September 3, 2022 At an alumni event earlier this week, Case Western Reserve University President Eric Kaler announced that the university has begun philanthropic fundraising to construct a new $300 million Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. The new research facility was part of the university’s campus masterplan that was completed in 2018 but various components of it, including the expanded South Campus Residential Village now under construction, were delayed by the pandemic. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/09/03/cwru-seeks-300m-research-center/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 4, 20222 yr If the Cleveland economy is to advance Case and the Clinic are where we need to place our bets. This is exactly what we need.
September 5, 20222 yr On 8/26/2022 at 9:47 AM, Down_with_Ctown said: Construction signage is officially up at Innovation Square! (Note: this is not to he confused with the Fairfax Meijer project due north at the intersection of Cedar and East 105th). YES!!! WORLD CLASS!! 🍻
September 6, 20222 yr On 9/3/2022 at 8:17 PM, KJP said: More detail.... CWRU seeks $300M research center By Ken Prendergast / September 3, 2022 At an alumni event earlier this week, Case Western Reserve University President Eric Kaler announced that the university has begun philanthropic fundraising to construct a new $300 million Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. The new research facility was part of the university’s campus masterplan that was completed in 2018 but various components of it, including the expanded South Campus Residential Village now under construction, were delayed by the pandemic. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/09/03/cwru-seeks-300m-research-center/ Did Forest Whitaker approve his image for this developmental project??? 😄
September 14, 20222 yr Aura at Innovation Square is vertical. Pic is looking east to E. 105th St./Opp. Corridor. This porject is moving quick (so far). Groundbreaking couldn’t have been more than 2 months ago at the most.
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