October 12, 20204 yr Cozad-Bates house on Mayfield..... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 12, 20204 yr 37 minutes ago, KJP said: Cozad-Bates house on Mayfield..... So THAT explains all the earth-moving equipment. Almost the same angle as one of my "before" photos (re-embedded since they were on the previous page of this thread): From the tweet: Edited October 12, 20204 yr by infrafreak
October 20, 20204 yr Yay! Progress to report!! Stay tuned.... Edited October 20, 20204 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20204 yr I may need to update this article if any of the calls/emails I've made are returned and provide new/more info........ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 More apartments, grocery store planned near Cleveland Clinic As first reported here at NEOtrans, a Meijer's grocery store topped by market-rate apartments is proposed to be built on East 105th Street near the Cleveland Clinic. However, the location is a bit different than what was previously reported. It is one of many residential, commercial and insitutional-related developments planned along a short stretch of East 105th at the northeast end of the $306 million Opportunity Corridor that's due to be completed one year from now. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/10/more-apartments-grocery-store-planned.html Edited October 20, 20204 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20204 yr Thank you for another informative article Ken! I am amazed at the absence of so many homes north and south of E. 105th st. from the aerial view in your article. Almost Detroit like. It’s great to see this development occurring. Edited October 20, 20204 yr by Watertiger1962 Spelling
October 20, 20204 yr Updated the article with more refined numbers. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20204 yr Great news! That Meijer store is going to catch the attention of everyone in the region. I love that it's going to be in Cleveland proper. And a 40,000 s.f. grocery store is no joke. It will be nearly twice as big as the 21K s.f. Biorepository building that KJP mentioned in the article (that's the building going up right now on Cedar just a little bit west of 105th). And IIRC, a full-service Heinen's or Giant Eagle is around 50-60 s.f., so this "Neighborhood" Meijer's will be about 2/3 the size of the grocery stores we know and love (c.f., the smaller Constantino's that used to be in Uptown).
October 20, 20204 yr 8 minutes ago, X said: I like that Detroit Meijer! Hope ours turns out similar! Unfortunately, Prime Development wasn't able to build that Detroit mixed-use project. But based on what I've seen from Fairmount, they are proposing something similar to it -- probably a larger version of Stoneleigh's project in Ohio City if a second phase of the Fairmount project is built. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20204 yr And the article was updated again, thanks to a finding by NEOtrans contributor @tykaps! The site is bigger than previously reported. Thanks Tyler!!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20204 yr Awesome news! Having a full service grocery there will be a huge catalyst in kickstarting other development. I expect we will have alot more home construction in the area afterwards. Probably even more important, this will be a relatively affordable full service grocery locating in a neighborhood that I believe is classified as a food desert (not sure the distances required, and how far away Dave's in Cedar Fairmount is). Regardless, it will provide much easier access to quality food for the people of this neighborhood. In another though, it looks like the Opportunity Corridor is beginning to pull through with spurring quality development. I hope we see more similar projects further down the length as it is completed.
October 23, 20204 yr Looks like CLE dot com is finally catching up on the story @KJP broke. Cleveland Clinic, development corporation to install small grocery store in Fairfax food desert. Could it be Meijer? https://www.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2020/10/cleveland-clinic-development-corporation-to-install-small-grocery-store-in-fairfax-food-desert-could-it-be-meijer.html Not much new info. A few quotes from councilor Griffin and a blurb on the tax legislation in support that was introduced at the council meeting this week. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
October 23, 20204 yr On 10/20/2020 at 4:05 PM, PoshSteve said: Probably even more important, this will be a relatively affordable full service grocery locating in a neighborhood that I believe is classified as a food desert (not sure the distances required, and how far away Dave's in Cedar Fairmount is). Isn't there an Aldi's at 75th and Euclid?
October 23, 20204 yr 13 minutes ago, bjk said: Isn't there an Aldi's at 75th and Euclid? Soon to be a Plum's at Euclid-115th and a Dave's atop Cedar Hill. But considering how much residential is coming to within a few blocks of Euclid-105th, a grocery store seems like a pretty good idea. EDIT: BTW, I wonder if this transaction at Pinecrest will free up capital for this development at Cedar-East 105th? Edited October 23, 20204 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 23, 20204 yr The food desert points are all well taken. Also though, Meijer is a total newcomer to the market, and a very attractive newcomer for a wide variety of shoppers. It's not like this is just another Giant Eagle. I live in Cleveland Heights two or three miles from the location and could see myself shopping at that Meijer on a weekly basis depending on how their selection looks. For anyone who lives in the Heights and works downtown, this is also on the way back from work. So I would expect this Meijer to do very well and draw significant east side suburb business.
October 24, 20204 yr 19 hours ago, LlamaLawyer said: The food desert points are all well taken. Also though, Meijer is a total newcomer to the market, and a very attractive newcomer for a wide variety of shoppers. It's not like this is just another Giant Eagle. I live in Cleveland Heights two or three miles from the location and could see myself shopping at that Meijer on a weekly basis depending on how their selection looks. For anyone who lives in the Heights and works downtown, this is also on the way back from work. So I would expect this Meijer to do very well and draw significant east side suburb business. If the Meijier's winds up being around 40,000 s.f. like KJP's article stated, I doubt you'll be be alone. The Dave's at Cedar Fairmount is pretty small for a full-service grocery store (not that it's a bad place to shop), which is probably why Giant Eagle abandoned it a decade or so ago. If I had to guess, I'd say that Dave's location is smaller than 40k. So the selection at the Fairfax Meijer's may well be better. Bottom line, I think the Meijer's will draw from all over--Heights commuters, Clinic employees, Fairfax residents, and University Circle residents (the last of which is going to be a fast-growing demographic if/when Circle Square takes off). It should be a win-win for everyone.
October 25, 20204 yr 21 hours ago, Down_with_Ctown said: If the Meijier's winds up being around 40,000 s.f. like KJP's article stated, I doubt you'll be be alone. The Dave's at Cedar Fairmount is pretty small for a full-service grocery store (not that it's a bad place to shop), which is probably why Giant Eagle abandoned it a decade or so ago. If I had to guess, I'd say that Dave's location is smaller than 40k. So the selection at the Fairfax Meijer's may well be better. Bottom line, I think the Meijer's will draw from all over--Heights commuters, Clinic employees, Fairfax residents, and University Circle residents (the last of which is going to be a fast-growing demographic if/when Circle Square takes off). It should be a win-win for everyone. Speaking of Circle Square I wonder how this effects their grocery store plans. These two grocery stores would be pretty close.
October 25, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, MyPhoneDead said: Speaking of Circle Square I wonder how this effects their grocery store plans. These two grocery stores would be pretty close. They had a mix of desired retail services for their development. It included grocery store but it also included a drug store / convenience store. The Meijer store would be a short walk / bike/ Uber / Lyft trip away. Note how close they are: Edited October 25, 20204 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 27, 20204 yr Looks like the grocery store project will be 40k sq ft grocery store and approximately 170 apartments spread over 130,000 sq ft with workforce targeted pricing. $52 million total cost.
October 27, 20204 yr Maltz Performing Arts Center (Mon. 10-26-20) At the southern end of the East 105th Street Rehabilitation Project, its intersection with East Blvd has been simplified and reduced in size to a simple T-intersection CIM Student Housing at 1609 Hazel Cozad-Bates house
October 27, 20204 yr Doan Brook Restoration and the Smith Family Gateway (Mon. 10-26-20) CWRU, CMA and NEORSD have done a tremendous job transforming this entire area. Everything in this whole project looks and feels like it is very well done. Its truly transformational when looking back at how poorly utilized this greenspace once was only a few years ago. Although this project isn't the biggest, the Gateway along with the Greenway make the whole Circle feels so much more complete and welcoming.
October 28, 20204 yr 35 minutes ago, mtnbikefan said: Is this trail ADA accessible? Doesn't look like it with those stairs. All of the stairs I see in these pictures are on the Nord Greenway in front of the Art Museum. The Greenway on the whole is handicap accessible - there are criss-cross paths that gently handle the elevation changes behind the stairs that you see. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
November 12, 20204 yr love the greenway, very nice! which render is the correct one for maltz performing arts center?
November 12, 20204 yr On 11/10/2020 at 9:36 PM, MuRrAy HiLL said: Cozad-Bates house virtual tour: https://fb.me/e/29wqAPVlK Reminder: this is today at 3:30 PM.
November 12, 20204 yr 37 minutes ago, mrnyc said: love the greenway, very nice! which render is the correct one for maltz performing arts center? Based on what has been built out to date I am guessing the second rendering which would be my preference.
November 12, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, mrnyc said: love the greenway, very nice! which render is the correct one for maltz performing arts center? 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: Based on what has been built out to date I am guessing the second rendering which would be my preference. I’m pretty sure it’s close to, but not as nice as, the second. Here’s the most recent article on it. Renderings look more like that second image. https://www.cleveland.com/arts/2019/08/cwru-nears-construction-kickoff-this-fall-for-maltz-performing-arts-center-expansion.html Edited November 12, 20204 yr by Boomerang_Brian Typo argh. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
November 12, 20204 yr On 11/12/2020 at 12:13 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: I’m pretty sure it’s close to, but not as nice as, the second. Here’s the most recent article on it. Renderings look more like that second image. https://www.cleveland.com/arts/2019/08/cwru-nears-construction-kickoff-this-fall-for-maltz-performing-arts-center-expansion.html Edited December 16, 20204 yr by MrR
November 17, 20204 yr Very solid addition to our built foundation of arts, culture, and history: Code Name Hope: Cozad-Bates house takes its place in history with virtual opening KARIN CONNELLY RICE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 The 1853 Cozad-Bates house—the only pre-Civil war house in University Circle—officially became the Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center at 11508 Mayfield Road, with the help of partners Restore Cleveland Hope, Cleveland Restoration Society, Western Reserve Historical Society, and Cleveland Ward 9 City Council Member Kevin Conwell. https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/CozadBates111720.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3YwH_8IzBvK6CgI5lb5AbGdJlBXM4ucCYy-vyMv3JfFxcmd6RMYpC99to Edited November 17, 20204 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
February 14, 20214 yr Thanks again to @tykaps for his help in sniffing out this project! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Reno, new-build planned at Ford, Hessler in University Circle Two high-profile properties owned by University Circle Inc. (UCI) are proposed to be sold to a partnership led by two men with experience in developing real estate in the University Circle area. The partnership comprised of Russell Berusch and Rick Maron propose to renovate the exteriors and modernize the interiors of two historic buildings on Ford Drive. They also want add a four-story building on Hessler Road, behind the Ford dwellings. The new building would be filled with 23 micro-unit apartments. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2021/02/reno-new-build-planned-at-ford-hessler.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 14, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, KJP said: Thanks again to @tykaps for his help in sniffing out this project! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Reno, new-build planned at Ford, Hessler in University Circle Two high-profile properties owned by University Circle Inc. (UCI) are proposed to be sold to a partnership led by two men with experience in developing real estate in the University Circle area. The partnership comprised of Russell Berusch and Rick Maron propose to renovate the exteriors and modernize the interiors of two historic buildings on Ford Drive. They also want add a four-story building on Hessler Road, behind the Ford dwellings. The new building would be filled with 23 micro-unit apartments. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2021/02/reno-new-build-planned-at-ford-hessler.html I still can't get over how mad Facebook is getting already. The design and density seems great for the empty site, maybe just refine a little bit more. Parking spaces are in a lot attached to Ford Dr so residents don't even need to drive on Hessler. Not sure if anything would satisfy these people other than an empty lot.
February 14, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, tykaps said: I still can't get over how mad Facebook is getting already. The design and density seems great for the empty site, maybe just refine a little bit more. Parking spaces are in a lot attached to Ford Dr so residents don't even need to drive on Hessler. Not sure if anything would satisfy these people other than an empty lot. Yeah, this is the best location in the city for public transit and walkability. Doubt those posting on FB actually live down there. Reminds me of the uproar from east side suburban Italians over development of Little Italy. Here’s the recorded Zoom meeting. Quite long, but easy to fast forward through: Edited February 14, 20214 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
February 14, 20214 yr I personally love this angle — street presence and urban fabric. Edited February 14, 20214 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
February 14, 20214 yr But this is a historic neighborhood and we shouldn't be touching the historic surface parking lots!
February 14, 20214 yr This is such a secluded location that anyone who doesn’t live on campus and doesn’t go to the Hessler Street Fair will probably never know the difference. When I was at Case, Hessler was one of the more dangerous streets on campus. Hopefully building some density helps it out a bit.
February 14, 20214 yr 58 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said: This is such a secluded location that anyone who doesn’t live on campus and doesn’t go to the Hessler Street Fair will probably never know the difference. When I was at Case, Hessler was one of the more dangerous streets on campus. Hopefully building some density helps it out a bit. Not sure how long ago that was, but Hessler is not at all considered dangerous anymore. It's only reputation is as the party street. Edited February 14, 20214 yr by tykaps
February 14, 20214 yr 52 minutes ago, tykaps said: Not sure how long ago that was, but Hessler is not at all considered dangerous anymore. It's only reputation is as the party street. Just a few years ago. The last ten years has changed the area unrecognizably and for the better.
February 14, 20214 yr Utilizing Facebook as a platform by CDC’s or the neighborhood block clubs to obtain community input is perhaps the worst thing that happened to the City process in the last 5-10 years.
February 18, 20214 yr Have to say the micro unit concept is a blight in this neighborhood. I live next door to a new micro unit building in the University Circle area. They have zero long-term tenants and no on-site management to deal with issues. They've been air bnb-ing it for over a year so there's new people every weekend... lots of people have been robbed in their driveway or their cars have been broken into on the street because everyone in the neighborhood knows this building is an easy target. Not a good look when cops are constantly being dispatched to the building next door... in a residential neighborhood... a block from CWRU... where new townhomes are going in for $300k+ and single-family homes are being flipped and sold for $400k+. There's never a key in the lock box (surprise) so every weekend guests call air bnb on speaker phone to try to connect to the owner. CLE needs regulations on properties that are operating 100% as hotels. Plus their garbage cans are never removed from the curb after trash day, which violates ordinances.
February 18, 20214 yr That's not an issue with micro units, that's a problem with short term rental regulation. My company manages hundreds of micro apartments in markets across the country and they're some of the most successful units in our portfolio. People love them, they're affordable to people who would normally have to share accommodations, and they can be designed in a way to add a ton of vitality to an area and provide amenities to people who are used to living in class B or class C units. Micros should be more prevalent everywhere. Cleveland just needs to be better about how it handles short term rentals.
February 18, 20214 yr ^And we’re talking about micro units on a college campus with a significant grad school population, right next to a major teaching hospital with many residents and nurses, with easy transit access to another major hospital. This is the PERFECT location for micro units and they will be very popular. As @jmicha points out, the problem is short-term rental agreements. The city needs to fix that. Keep in mind that the developer also owns and runs Uptown right next door, so that’s about as close to on-site management as you’ll ever get for a 23 apartment facility. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
February 18, 20214 yr 48 minutes ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Keep in mind that the developer also owns and runs Uptown right next door, so that’s about as close to on-site management as you’ll ever get for a 23 apartment facility. Rick Maron retired from MRN two years ago. I'm sure he's still connected to people over there (which apparently allowed him access/use of the property for the parking lot that the other interested party didn't have), but they are in fact separate outfits now. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 18, 20214 yr NIMBY's gotta NIMBY, and what's a good NIMBY campaign without some misleading fearmongering about the proposal?
February 18, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, jmicha said: That's not an issue with micro units, that's a problem with short term rental regulation. My company manages hundreds of micro apartments in markets across the country and they're some of the most successful units in our portfolio. People love them, they're affordable to people who would normally have to share accommodations, and they can be designed in a way to add a ton of vitality to an area and provide amenities to people who are used to living in class B or class C units. Micros should be more prevalent everywhere. Cleveland just needs to be better about how it handles short term rentals. agreed that regulation on short term rentals needs to happen, but I can assure you that a lot of people don't love them. The market for college residential living in this neighborhood is over inflated. Micro units are charging as much as 2 bedroom rentals on the same block. The institutions in the area (CIA, CWRU, CIM) all put in new housing accommodation/buildings. CWRU is in the process of fleshing out concepts for their south residential district to completely revamp south campus. These micro units are not sustainable for the neighborhood long term, and right now, in this neighborhood, they're acting as a beacon for theft. I would hope there's accessible management for the micro units, but so far I have yet to read anything about the developer's plan for managing those units.
February 18, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Ashbury Resident said: These micro units are not sustainable for the neighborhood long term, and right now, in this neighborhood, they're acting as a beacon for theft. Yup, more NIMBY rank scaremongering.
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