January 16, 20232 yr The size of the revision is more in scale with its neighbors so in that regard l guess l like it better than the former submission although l usually prefer larger than smaller. What can l say...l'm just as size biased as the next guy and l'm only 5'7" lol. At any rate, this new downsized version is a better look and it's the kind of neighborhood improvement you see all the time in other cities like Chicago, Boston etc. It's little projects like this that continue to enhance our development and indicate that we are part of the normal growing cities and not one of the dieing cities.
January 16, 20232 yr An article from the lead NIMBY of this project. Pretty much the "yard" was used during the one week of Hessler Street Fair so it can't be developed ever. https://hesslerstreet.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/city-and-developer-berusch-team-up-for-another-inappropriate-development-in-the-hessler-historic-district/
January 16, 20232 yr I haven't clicked on the link and no one's mentioned her name here but I know exactly who you're talking about. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 16, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, GISguy said: An article from the lead NIMBY of this project. Pretty much the "yard" was used during the one week of Hessler Street Fair so it can't be developed ever. https://hesslerstreet.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/city-and-developer-berusch-team-up-for-another-inappropriate-development-in-the-hessler-historic-district/ Didn’t Hessler Street Fair end in 2019? Not sure how it’s relevant to new projects if it’s no longer happening.
January 16, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, Henke said: Didn’t Hessler Street Fair end in 2019? Not sure how it’s relevant to new projects if it’s no longer happening. Officially "hiatus". It wouldn't have happened in 2020 anyway, possibly not in '21.
February 7, 20232 yr ^ Great shots! Thanks! But technically Fairfax: https://forum.urbanohio.com/topic/7481-cleveland-fairfax-development-and-news/page/5/#comments
February 7, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, freethink said: The Medley Beat me to it by minutes... guess I wasn't the only one who thought to take advantage of the 45-degree weather
February 7, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, sonisharri said: Beat me to it by minutes... guess I wasn't the only one who thought to take advantage of the 45-degree weather Ahem, it was 55 degrees. We've earned those extra 10 points! Meanwhile... Seeds & Sprouts XXVI – UC tech building, EOC going downtown, Tech Ready Mix buys land By Ken Prendergast / February 7, 2023 Plans for renovating a former Cleveland Clinic office building into a place for start-up firms especially for those engaged in health care and bio-tech were revealed when the architect posted the plans on the City of Cleveland’s Building Department web portal. Dimit Architects of Lakewood submitted the plans on behalf of CedarTech LLC of Pepper Pike. Those plans show the renovation work is estimated at $1.2 million for the 49,205-square-foot, 1956-built building at 10900 Carnegie Ave. in the University Circle area. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2023/02/07/seeds-sprouts-xxvi-uc-tech-building-eoc-going-downtown-tech-ready-mix-buys-land/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 11, 20232 yr In overture to neighbors, CWRU to turn vacant Wade Park home into community engagement center BY LEE CHILCOTE ● DEVELOPMENT ●FEBRUARY 10, 2023 The house, which is located at 11310 Wade Park Ave., was occupied by a church from the 1970s until several years ago. The Cleveland Landmarks Commission recently signed off on the plans for the exterior of the house, which in total will cost about $1 million to renovate, Rogers said. The lot adjacent to the property will also be upgraded with landscaping, seating, and picnic tables, bringing the total renovation amount closer to $2 million. The first floor of the house will be used for community meeting space and programs and will contain a large open space, a smaller meeting room, restrooms, and a small kitchen. The upstairs will contain offices for four to five CWRU staffers. Rogers said that the property sat vacant for several years while the university figured out what to do with it. “Typically as properties become available next to the campus, we try to secure them for future expansion and development,” he said. https://thelandcle.org/stories/in-overture-to-neighbors-cwru-to-turn-vacant-wade-park-home-into-community-engagement-center/
February 12, 20232 yr Totally normal historic perspective: First they came for the parking lots, and I did not speak out. Because building homes for people is WAY more important than providing free public storage for private property. FFS, the city doesn’t owe you a parking spot. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
February 12, 20232 yr No, the city does not owe anyone a parking spot but lend an ear to Tremont for the opposite perspective. At least Hessler is a matter of less than 50 cars. I'd love to see the city offer 20-30 parking passes for Hessler residents and guests at a municipal lot and ban parking on Hessler and Hessler Ct entirely. Maybe even ban automobile traffic entirely with bollards. Brick and Wood Block isn't suited for the assault from modern transportation. What is the status of that parking structure across Hessler on Ford Dr? Wasn't that to be re-built? Failing that, the new lot for Uptown Edited February 12, 20232 yr by MVH
February 12, 20232 yr The parking garage on Ford Drive may be demolished for a new deck that can support an overhead development. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 12, 20232 yr Cleveland hasn’t had truly dense neighborhoods for so long that when we are finally getting them back people panic, throw fits and cause a ruckus. If you don’t wanna live in a dense city, move, someone will take your spot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
February 12, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, MVH said: No, the city does not owe anyone a parking spot but lend an ear to Tremont for the opposite perspective. At least Hessler is a matter of less than 50 cars. I'd love to see the city offer 20-30 parking passes for Hessler residents and guests at a municipal lot and ban parking on Hessler and Hessler Ct entirely. Maybe even ban automobile traffic entirely with bollards. Brick and Wood Block isn't suited for the assault from modern transportation. What is the status of that parking structure across Hessler on Ford Dr? Wasn't that to be re-built? Failing that, the new lot for Uptown I do like the idea of a municipal parking pass for long time residents as something of a peace offering. Normally I'd avoid anything regarding subsidizing parking, but there is something to be said for long time residents in a neighborhood where transit is still subpar (per global standards). Reducing vehicles on that block would also be really good. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
February 18, 20232 yr CWRU seeks more housing By Ken Prendergast / February 18, 2023 Symbolism comes in many forms. A compelling symbol for the University Circle-area economy is seeing a building which housed people at the end of their working lives be turned into one for people preparing to start their careers. That’s the plan for the McGregor At Overlook, 2187 Overlook Rd., which Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) wants to buy and convert into student housing. When you need space for a growing number of students, you do what you can to accommodate them. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2023/02/18/cwru-seeks-more-housing/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 18, 20232 yr Why is the Mt. Sinai site never considered, for anything? A couple towers there would be a nice fit. Parking garage is already there. Edited February 19, 20232 yr by marty15
February 19, 20232 yr Why is the Mt. Sinai site never considered, for anything? A couple towers there would be a nice fit. Parking garage is already there.Isn't that Cleveland clinics land and parking garage? Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk
February 20, 20232 yr On 2/18/2023 at 4:48 PM, marty15 said: Why is the Mt. Sinai site never considered, for anything? A couple towers there would be a nice fit. Parking garage is already there. It's being considered. But CWRU isn't eager to let it go to private developers because there's only so many places they can expand in UC. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 20, 20232 yr It’s been said before but bears repeating. National college enrollment peaked in 2010 and is down 10% since then. There’s little reason to expect the trend to reverse given our demographic trajectory and stubbornly strong entry-level low-skill job market. (College is a lot less appealing when there’s any number of places you can immediately make $20 an hour plus a $5000 sign on bonus as an 18 year old. Maybe not the best long-term decision, but tell that to an 18 year old.) So having an anchor university that’s continuing to grow is EXTREMELY important for the region long-term. I think it’s pretty hard to overstate its importance.
March 12, 20232 yr North Park Place townhomes (3-11-23) One of the most underrated developments going on. Very solid design and fantastic site plan/street presence. I’d take these anywhere in the city. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
March 12, 20232 yr Those townhouses are the reason why any Blue Line light rail extension to University Circle will have to travel on the douth side of North Park Boulevard, at least for a short distance. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 12, 20232 yr 51 minutes ago, KJP said: Those townhouses are the reason why any Blue Line light rail extension to University Circle will have to travel on the douth side of North Park Boulevard, at least for a short distance. It should be cut and cover subway anyway. We really HAVE to fix the construction costs issue of the English speaking world. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 12, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, sonisharri said: North Park Place townhomes (3-11-23) whoa — this right up to the street neighborhood style build is so great to see. and are those … neighborly stoops? yeah, it sure looks like a modern version of a philly or brooklyn residential street. so who is the developer? and did the city zone for this, or was it built as of right?
March 13, 20232 yr On 3/12/2023 at 12:26 PM, KJP said: Those townhouses are the reason why any Blue Line light rail extension to University Circle will have to travel on the douth side of North Park Boulevard, at least for a short distance. @KJP - where can one find more information on that concept? First I've heard of that.
March 13, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, ASP1984 said: @KJP - where can one find more information on that concept? First I've heard of that. @ASP1984 I responded here..... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 13, 20232 yr This townhouses look pretty amazing. We just need to find a way to slow the traffic a bit more so that residents won't feel like they live by a highway. I know this is a major artery for commuting, but it feels like a raceway driving by this area.
March 25, 20232 yr The first half of the Hill Building, part of the CWRU's new residence halls at MurrayHill and Adelbert roads, has half of its steel work done, according to a post by Independence Construction on LinkedIn. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/02/18/cwru-seeks-more-housing/ This photo is from Independence/LinkedIn... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 30, 20232 yr The Meijer apartment project. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
March 30, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, simplythis said: Is this project topped off or is there a couple more floors That’s it.
March 30, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, Jenny said: Love this project, but now it needs some friends. There is a housing project immediately south of this development on East 105th.
March 30, 20232 yr As of a couple weeks ago, Stokes West is still on but delayed. Apparently it's stuck in processing at the short-handed Building Department. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 11, 20232 yr Technically the property is located in University Circle - appreciate the spotlight being shown on this heavily underutilized property! Why is the IBM Building’s parking lot always empty? Blame work from home, or corporate shakeups Published: Apr. 11, 2023, 10:02 a.m. By Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — A five-year-old office building is seemingly deserted, despite sitting at one of Cleveland’s busiest intersections. So why does the IBM Building on Cedar Avenue always have an empty parking lot? New apartments and a Meijer grocery store are being built across the street from the IBM Building, and the Stokes West development is underway nearby. If this office space does become available, people will want it, Griffin said. “We have a couple of other irons in the fire that we believe are going to grow the area,” Griffin said. “I think that’s going to be the next growth area we see in the city of Cleveland.” https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/04/why-is-the-ibm-buildings-parking-lot-always-empty-blame-work-from-home-or-corporate-shakeups.html Edited April 11, 20232 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
April 21, 20232 yr ^Looks like it. At the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing a few weeks ago (the Hessler crazies where appealing the Landmark Commission approval which was denied by the BZA) it was mentioned during testimony that construction had already begun.
April 21, 20232 yr build baby build! in my life i never would have thought anyone would ever get anything over on those notorious hessler folks lol.
April 24, 20232 yr I would love to see something 10+ stories tall built between Aura At Innovation Square and the Rapid station, with some Metrohealth neighborhood clinic, retail/restaurants, job training facilities, new biz incubator/co-working spaces, etc on the first two or three floors. The non-residential floors of the building could be funded by federal Transit Oriented Development tax credits and create the pedestal on which the residential portion could rise. FYI -- if any developers or the Fairfax Renaissance folks are reading this, contact the good people at the Build America Bureau https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/ on how to tap TOD financing for projects near transit stations. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 30, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, sonisharri said: More progress on North Park Place townhomes (4-29-23) Looking good. But such an isolated location. There is nothing to walk to from there. That property should have been added to the park.
April 30, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Foraker said: Looking good. But such an isolated location. There is nothing to walk to from there. That property should have been added to the park. It does feel isolated at first glance, but doing some measurements using Google walking directions and it's closer to shops than you might think. (Granted I'm coming from the perspective that anything in 1-1.5 mi is walkable, as I regularly walk 1 mi to Cedar-Lee and 1.5 mi Cedar-Fairmount.) It's just 0.6 mi to the beginning of Larchmere District, and 0.9 mi to Loganberry Books, and 1.2 mi to Shaker Square. When the Meijer in the Innovation District is finished, that will be a 0.9 mi walk. It's also just at 1 mi to Blue Sky Brews in Little Italy. Most of CWRU and University Circle is in the 1-1.5 mi range as well. You've got two RTA rail stops at 0.7 mi each, Cedar-University for the Red line and E 116th St for Blue/Green. Plus Ambler Park right outside your door is pretty great too.
April 30, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, SeaLibrarian said: I'm coming from the perspective that anything in 1-1.5 mi is walkable, as I regularly walk 1 mi to Cedar-Lee and 1.5 mi Cedar-Fairmount. You've got two RTA rail stops at 0.7 mi each, Cedar-University for the Red line and E 116th St for Blue/Green. Yeah, walkability and transit access definitely come in different levels. I regularly walk to classes a mile across campus at Case and just picked up a job a 1.5 mile walk from me, but my “comfort zone” is very different than other people. That said, it’s worth noting that the 48 picks up across the street from these townhomes and offers service to the Clinic and Shaker Square, with connections to the Red Line a stop to the north and to the Blue/Green lines at Shaker Square. It also runs 24 hours a day. Edited April 30, 20232 yr by sonisharri
April 30, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, SeaLibrarian said: It does feel isolated at first glance, but doing some measurements using Google walking directions and it's closer to shops than you might think. (Granted I'm coming from the perspective that anything in 1-1.5 mi is walkable, as I regularly walk 1 mi to Cedar-Lee and 1.5 mi Cedar-Fairmount.) It's just 0.6 mi to the beginning of Larchmere District, and 0.9 mi to Loganberry Books, and 1.2 mi to Shaker Square. When the Meijer in the Innovation District is finished, that will be a 0.9 mi walk. It's also just at 1 mi to Blue Sky Brews in Little Italy. Most of CWRU and University Circle is in the 1-1.5 mi range as well. You've got two RTA rail stops at 0.7 mi each, Cedar-University for the Red line and E 116th St for Blue/Green. Plus Ambler Park right outside your door is pretty great too. On paper that sounds great. In practice I doubt that any of these residents will be walking to many of those places because of the unpleasant walking conditions in the half mile surrounding it. There is no sidewalk on that south/west side of MLK toward Cleveland Heights. You have to cross the left-turn slip lane, then two or three lanes of traffic and watch a right-turn lane to get to the MLK sidewalk heading north, and then go down the sidewalk that hugs the hillside of MLK as traffic flies by just feet away. To go south toward Larchmere you walk past the water treatment plant and the large set-back of the medical building, and it is uphill to Larchmere. Going uphill (east) up Fairhill also requires crossing Fairhill and walking beside heavy traffic. I don't think there is any tree lawn separation in most of those places. Going downhill you will be walking beside the rapid traffic roaring up Fairhill or roaring downhill on MLK, and you have to cross Cedar and multiple lanes of traffic to get to Little Italy or Case. It does not seem like it would be very pleasant. It would be doable, particularly if you have an electric bike and take the sidewalk/path down to Case and back. But there is a lot that needs to be done to make it better. Under current conditions, I wouldn't want to do it. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.493636,-81.6032458,3a,75y,87.85h,71.22t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scVe1wdiwAZl9ihm5kCrObw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.493636,-81.6032458,3a,75y,87.85h,71.22t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scVe1wdiwAZl9ihm5kCrObw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.493636,-81.6032458,3a,75y,87.85h,71.22t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scVe1wdiwAZl9ihm5kCrObw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.493636,-81.6032458,3a,75y,87.85h,71.22t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scVe1wdiwAZl9ihm5kCrObw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
May 1, 20232 yr I think you have to think of this development as being an extension of Larchmere more than a part of University Circle. The walk down to restaurants on Larchmere would not be bad at all. If you think of it as being a part of Larchmere it seems a lot less isolated than if you think of it as University Circle but also more than a mile away from any real points of interest in University Circle. EDIT: Also, there are lots of people who would rather live right next to a park and half a mile from other points of interest than vice versa. So I wouldn't pan this location at all. Edited May 1, 20232 yr by LlamaLawyer
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