More pictures by MuRrAy HiLL

 

New signage for "Luchita's Express"

 

Circle 118 Townhomes along E. 118th Street.

 

Urban infill on the street.

 

Restoration of facade by CWRU of old apartment building on E. 116th Street

 

Picture taken by MuRrAy HiLL

 

New $6 million wind turbine

 

Thanks so much CO.

 

That Wind Turbine was moving today.  A nice windy day for this technology...

6 mill for one turbine!?!? I'm in the wrong farking business.

6 mill for one turbine!?!? I'm in the wrong farking business.

 

Not if it takes $5.9999 million worth of materials, labor and permits -- which it probably did.

 

Nice pics. Thanks!

Here's a nice little video and news update on the new campus wind turbine:

 

University’s Wind Turbine Adds to Campus Skyline

 

http://blog.case.edu/casedaily/2010/11/22/the_daily

KJP inspired me with his Euclid Ave developments listing. 

 

Here is my best attempt at the University Circle developments:

 

Let me know if I'm missing anything!

 

Under Construction:

Tudor Arms (Circa 1931) Restoration into Double Tree Hotel -- $22 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/08/tudor_arms_renovation_is_bring.html

Uptown Phase I Apartments and Retail -- $44.5 million http://universitycircle.org/annual2010/2010-UCI-AR.pdf

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/developer_mrn_ltd_to_break_gro.html

VA Medical Center Expansion -- $526 million

http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100604/FREE/100609883

University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center -- $250 million

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2010/02/new_university_hospitals_cance.html

Cleveland Clinic Reference Laboratory -- $75 million http://www.medcitynews.com/2010/07/cleveland-clinic-breaks-ground-for-75m-reference-laboratory/

Cleveland Museum of Art Expansion and Renovation -- $258 million

http://blog.cleveland.com/top_entertainment/2007/08/taking_a_hardhat_tour_of_the_c.html

Circle 118 University Circle Townhomes -- $8 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/03/circle_118_townhouses_by_wxz_d.html

27 Coltman Little Italy Townhomes -- $11 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/02/luxury_townhouses_in_cleveland.html

Cleveland Insitute of Art Expansion -- $50 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2009/03/the_cleveland_institute_of_art.html

Hawken High School renovations and extension campus -- $6.6 million http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/08/hawken_school_to_open_new_lear.html

Planning Stages:

Museum of Contemporary Art -- $32 million http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2010/11/moca_cleveland_board_approves.html

University Circle Courtyard Marriott Hotel -- $27 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/10/developers_lined_up_to_build_1.html

University Circle Rapid Train Station redesign: $10.5 million http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2010/11/university_circle_rapid_statio.html

Temple-Tifereth Israel Renovations into CWRU Performing Arts Center -- $25.6 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/03/the_maltz_family_foundation_do.html

Uptown/MOCA Plaza -- $1 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/11/uptown_plaza_design_to_be_unve.html

Abington Arms Apartments "Green Retrofit" -- $2.6 million  http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/states/ohio/news/HUDNo.2010-10-05

Cozad-Bates House Restoration (circa 1853) -- $350K http://universitycircle.org/annual2010/2010-UCI-AR.pdf

 

Recently Completed:

Cleveland Clinic Heart Center -- $500 million COMPLETED 2008 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/newheartcenter.aspx

Park Lane Villa Apartments Renovations (circa 1920) -- $21 million COMPLETED 2008 http://www.parklanevilla.com/

Euclid Corridor Bus-Rapid Transit Line connecting Downtown to University Circle -- $197 million COMPLETED 2008 http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/clevelands_euclid_corridor_pro.html

Commodore Place Renovations -- $9 million COMPLETED 2010 http://www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=87

Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center -- $11.3 million COMPLETED 2009 http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/01/hearing_speech_center_designed.html

Case Western Reserve Wind Turbine -- $6 million  COMPLETED 2010 http://www.cwruobserver.com/home/news/2010/12/03/News/Nations.First.ResearchOriented.Wind.Turbine.Constructed.Near.Veale-3964332.shtml

Montessori High School renovations and creation -- $2.6 million COMPLETED 2008 http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/06/new_high_school_in_university.html

Case Western Reserve Alumni House -- $2.5 million COMPLETED 2007 http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2007/10/01/dedication

John Hay High School (circa 1929) restorations -- $37 million COMPLETED 2007 http://www.cleveland.com/education/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/isedu/1230543009185070.xml&coll=2

University Circle East Plaza -- $400K COMPLETED 2009 http://www.cmgsite.com/projects/all/university-circle-plaza/

Proposed:

5-Story Technology Center: $98.6 million http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100914/FREE/100919937

Case Western Reserve Field House -- $5 million http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/06/07/wyantfieldhouse

Case Western Reserve Student Center -- $50 million http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/05/20_million_gift_to_case_wester.html

University Circle Luxury Apartments Hazel Drive -- $10.5 million http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/07/upscale_apartments_planned_for.html

Cleveland School of the Arts -- $30 million http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/10/cleveland_school_district_plan_1.html

Cleveland Natural History Museum Expansion -- $30-50 million http://www.cleveland.com/science/index.ssf/2010/07/gates_takes_helm_at_cleveland.html

Lot 45 -- $60 million http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2009/03/university_circle_inc_unveils.html

Uptown Phase II (Ford and Euclid)

Uptown Hotel TBA

E.119th three-story Office Building http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/08/developers_settle_dispute_over.html

Case Western Reserve West Quad -- $50 million http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/13032/

Pedestrian Bridges (Downtown/University Circle) http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/09/bridge_architect_miguel_rosale.html

 

Also, here is the UCI 2010 Annual Report.  Take special note of the "Development" section--so many little improvements along the way:

 

http://universitycircle.org/annual2010/

Happy to inspire you!!

 

Is the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel considered part of Uptown?

 

That whole Uptown area along Euclid from Ford/Mayfield to the East Cleveland line is fast becoming one of my most favorite sections of the city. It has a nice mix of new and old, a wide variety of uses to ensure 24-hour sidewalk activity, tremenous street presence in most of the buildings and wonderful transit accessibility (plus good biking amenities nearby). When people start asking for places to live in Cleveland, I'm increasingly going to be recommending this area.

Happy to inspire you!!

 

Is the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel considered part of Uptown?

 

That whole Uptown area along Euclid from Ford/Mayfield to the East Cleveland line is fast becoming one of my most favorite sections of the city. It has a nice mix of new and old, a wide variety of uses to ensure 24-hour sidewalk activity, tremenous street presence in most of the buildings and wonderful transit accessibility (plus good biking amenities nearby). When people start asking for places to live in Cleveland, I'm increasingly going to be recommending this area.

 

I dunno.  It's in the Uptown area, but it's still a separate project.  So yes and no!

Happy to inspire you!!

 

Is the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel considered part of Uptown?

 

That whole Uptown area along Euclid from Ford/Mayfield to the East Cleveland line is fast becoming one of my most favorite sections of the city. It has a nice mix of new and old, a wide variety of uses to ensure 24-hour sidewalk activity, tremenous street presence in most of the buildings and wonderful transit accessibility (plus good biking amenities nearby). When people start asking for places to live in Cleveland, I'm increasingly going to be recommending this area.

 

That's where I live!  And I frikin love it...  Within 100 meters of the intersection of the Redline and Healthline.  Plus, I've been living car-free since I've moved back and was discharged from the military.

 

In regards to the Uptown Hotel, the one I listed was the Courtyard Marriott.  I was under the assumption the proposed other hotel would be under "Uptown Phase II". Either way it wouldn't be a bad idea to list, and once I get to a computer and not an iPhone, I'll list it.  Thanks again!

 

MuRrAy HiLL, thank you VERY MUCH for your military service. I am truly grateful to you.

KJP, it's good to be home.  It's safe to say everyone from North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, and Qatar now thinks Cleveland, OH is like Paris, France thanks to how much I promoted it.  I have people lining up to visit me.

 

The listing has been updated.  I hope this clears up any confusion with the hotels in UC. 

From the Dec 2 Design Review Committee notes: http://www.universitycircle.org/userfiles/file/Design%20District%20Agendas/Euclid%20Corridor%20Design%20Review%20Agenda%2012_2_10.pdf

 

1. University Circle Hotel (3nd & final review) (N)

2. Hazel Drive Housing Development (2nd Review) (N)

3. Tudor Arms Signage (L)

 

Next meeting Dec 16...no idea of the agenda.

^Thanks!  And welcome back.

 

I wish UC design review was as good about posting renderings as city Landmarks.  I'm really excited to see how the Hazel Drive project is shaping up.  Then again, I'd prefer not to see the latest crap design of the University Circle Hotel (presumably the Courtyard).

I just saw the church demolition on the landmarks agenda. Sickening. I posted the link into the existing discussion here:

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,7006.msg523103/boardseen.html#new

I just saw the church demolition on the landmarks agenda. Sickening. I posted MuRrAy HiLL (previously posted) the link into the existing discussion here:

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,7006.msg523103/boardseen.html#new

Willyboy, my favorite stalker/correctabug, where have you been? I've missed you.

I'm surprised this wasn't posted beforehand.  I've always envisioned the property where CIA will be vacating as a perfect location for residential and storefronts construction... Very similar to Uptown. And now with CWRU looking to build a $50 million presumely 24-hr student center across the street, I think this even more.  From Litt:

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/12/case_western_reserve_universit_2.html

 

Case Western Reserve University to choose an architect from four finalists to design its new Tinkham Veale University Center

 

Case Western Reserve University is scheduled to interview four finalists today in its process to select an architect for its proposed $50 million Tinkham Veale University Center -- a potential new landmark in University Circle.

 

Stephen Campbell, the university's vice president for campus planning and facilities management, declined to identify the finalists, but said Thursday that "there are high design firms as part of the group we're considering, in part because of the aspirational aesthetic needs for the facility established by [CWRU President] Barbara [snyder] and others."

 

Campbell said he expects Snyder and university trustees to appoint an architect by February.

 

 

Litt obviously dislikes the CWRU library.  I know it may not be the best modern architectural statement but it is one of the most loved buildings by CWRU students.  I like modern buildings a lot but I think that sometimes architects forget who they are designing buildings for. They design to build a name for themselves within the architecture community but don't really care about its occupants.  I think the current CIA property would be a good location to add more residential to the neighborhood.

^Case is also currently having a student competition to redesign the first floor of KSL.

 

http://library.case.edu/ksl/whoweare/firstfloorredesign.html

Proposed:

5-Story Technology Center: $98.6 million http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100914/FREE/100919937

 

...and here's an update from cleveland.com:

 

Cleveland City Council to get new proposal in January for the Third District police station

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/12/cleveland_city_council_to_get.html

 

Seems vaguely reminiscent of the LED deal...City negotiates a complex special arrangement with a private company involving the disposition of city assets/city purchasing, without the required bidding...but I don't pretend to have taken the time to figure out the intricacies of the projects let alone to have read the city charter.

 

Does Ferchill sound like a brat or what?

 

John Ferchill sent an e-mail to Nichols last month that said his company would not be participating now. He also wrote that the city will lose millions of dollars in taxes and face increased construction costs and that the "world class technology corridor" he planned might be built in the suburbs. 

 

But yeah, sure would be nice if the city had it's story straight before negotiating these types of arrangements.  Kind of pathetic internal project vetting and PR on the city's part.

 

Boy, I hope someone didn't just cost us a $100 million dollar project.  Maybe they should consult the Law Department before they do these sorts of things.

Ferchill can be a hot head. They shouldn't have committed to him until they vetted out the bidding process, but he's foolish not to come back and re-bid. If the opportunity is that fantastic, then it 's worth dealing with a small blip in the plans.

Brat is putting it mildly. Dude needs to take one of these:

Ferchill a hot head...no question.  Whiner is a term that also comes to mind...he has had a lot of practice over the years....also does not accomplish as much as he brags about.

 

Don't quite understanding his ranting about going to the suburbs...wasn't the purpose of this "world class tech center" was to be near the Clinic and UH and take advantage of the proximity.

The idea that a major public project would require bidding is no revelation.  City Hall lacks competence.  From Ferchill's perspective, I'm guessing the opportunity's not so fantastic without the no-bid sugar on top.  His reaction almost suggests there was a quid pro quo aspect between this and the tech center proposal. 

Properities magazine has a blurb that construction on the University-Cedar Rapid station should begin construction in Summer 2011

 

^According to JMasek in the RTA construction thread, construction is not to begin until the summer of 2012.  I would think he is more in the know.

I also think that the Federal Grants upon which that project relied are now in question due to the shift in political power which will inevitably damage mass transit efforts everywhere.  I believe KJP mentioned something about that in another thread.

Properities magazine has a blurb that construction on the University-Cedar Rapid station should begin construction in Summer 2011

 

 

RTA's website says construction could begin in Summer 2011 "depending on the availability of funding." The funding is not yet available.

 

For details, check out the RTA rail transit construction thread in the transportation section...

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,6956.0.html

^I'm confused.  The last paragraph on the website states it is fully funded.

It was indeed awarded TIGER money..  I think 10.5 million.

My bad. I was thinking of the Mayfield station which is not fully funded. University-Cedar is fully funded.

Ah, yes.  I made the same mistake.

Two items on BZA next week for the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel...

 

9:30    Ward 9

Calendar No. 10-221:

                  2021 Cornell Road

Kevin Conwell

 

University Circle East LLC and Snavely Building Company appeal to construct an 8-story hotel on four(4) consolidated parcels in a K5 General Retail Business District; subject to Section 349.07(a) required off-street parking spaces equal one(1) for each dwelling unit, one(1) for each four(4) guest rooms and one(1) for each three(3) employees; contrary to Section 357.07(a) no front yard setback is provided where 5 feet is required according to the Building Zone Map; and pursuant to Section 357.08(b)(2), a rear yard of approximately 50 feet or one-half the main building height is required; and Section 357.09(b)(2)C requires a side yard of 25 feet or one fourth the main building height in accordance with the Cleveland Codified Ordinances. (Filed November 2, 2010)   

 

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9:30    Ward 9

Calendar No. 10-225:

            11340 Mayfield Road

Kevin Conwell

 

University Circle East LLC appeals to reduce the parking area for an existing retail/residential use below the required zoning code requirements for construction of a new hotel in a General Business District; contrary to Section 349.02, where existing parking facilities, in all use districts, shall not voluntarily be reduced below the requirements in Chapter 349 of the Cleveland Zoning Code; and 88 current parking spaces are reduced to 49 accessory off-street parking spaces.  (Filed 11-4-10)

 

http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/bza/agenda/2011/crr01-10-2011.html

I'm sure these variances will be granted and that this project won't have any problems with the zoning... but 5 foot required front setback on Cornell, seriously?  25 foot required side yards?

Cleveland's zoning code is very anti-urban and it needs to be rewritten.

I wonder how long the zoning for Cornell has been on the books.  I know at one time it was a residential street...in fact, I think Bob Hope might have been raised on the street.

Damn setback...

Guys... The setback is usually from the roadway... I.E. Your sidewalk.

Damn sidewalks!

 

Could someone clarify the "required off-street parking"?  Is that saying if someone builds any structure they're required to build a certain number of parking spaces as well?

Yes.... short of obtaining a variance, which is not hard to get for that requirement as long as no neighbors throw a fit

Damn sidewalks!

 

Could someone clarify the "required off-street parking"?  Is that saying if someone builds any structure they're required to build a certain number of parking spaces as well?

 

Just to clarify, because some of the follow-up was moved to the new Cleveland Zoning discussion thread (http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,25222.0.html): the default front yard set back requirement here would have been measured from the edge of the public ROW, so it would not include the sidewalk.  But the variance here means we don't have to worry about this or the parking requirement in this case.

But we do have to worry about the fact that the building is damn cheap looking.

It looks like they are still on pace for a March 2011 opening.  This place is going to be incredible:

 

Cleveland: Tudor Arms building being restored

Updated 1/19/11

 

The $22 million renovations are expected to be done in March 2011. That is when the Tudor Arms building will reopen as a 157-room Doubletree Hotel.

 

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=170487&catid=3

I was wondering about this project last night when I drove by.  There's still no signage on the outside, nor does the outside look any different from before, so I wasn't sure what was going on.  Glad to hear they're still working on it!

I drive by every day.  I for one would be very surprised if it opens in March given the work which appears still needs to be completed.

that looks fantastic!

More UC construction ;) :

 

Cleveland Museum of Natural History to build high-tech, `SmartHome' that stays warm without a furnace

 

The overall cost of the project will be roughly $525,000, but the three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot house will be sold at a discounted price of $300,000 to $400,000 to entice an owner willing to live in what amounts to a prototype.

 

 

http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2011/01/cleveland_museum_of_natural_hi_1.html

^ Very interesting! Cant wait to check it out