4 hours ago, LlamaLawyer said:

End of an era. Lotta memories in that rubble. 😪

 

Seriously though, I can't imagine this site will be vacant for too many years. Perfect spot for a 10-15 story apartment building with ground-level retail.

 

I'm pretty sure that's why it got torn down. Look for UCI to replace it with a parking deck that can support a future overhead development or even pursue a parking deck in partnership with an overhead development. 

 

University Circle apartments planned
By Ken Prendergast / September 7, 2023

 

Although still very early on in the development process, a Greater Cleveland real estate partnership is considering building a 24-unit multi-family development in Cleveland’s University Circle and has a target date of next August for breaking ground on it. The potential development site is across East 118th Street from Case Western Reserve University’s Nobby Ballpark and next to the old East Cleveland Township Cemetery.

 

MORE:

https://neo-trans.blog/2023/09/07/university-circle-apartments-planned/

Hessler apartments progress (9-20-23)

Ford Garage coming down 

26 minutes ago, MuRrAy HiLL said:

Ford Garage coming down 

 

Let's say:  It's down!  🙃

Back in the old neighborhood…turned my camera in the other direction this time!

 

 

9 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said:

Back in the old neighborhood…turned my camera in the other direction this time!

 

 

Is this  a renovation or a new build?

On 9/20/2023 at 4:15 PM, DO_Summers said:

Let's say:  It's down!  🙃

Is a development going in its place?

4 minutes ago, Jenny said:

Is a development going in its place?

I don't believe anything has been planned-or at least announced-at this point, although something will eventually go there, probably a new garage and maybe topped by something.  I think in the short term it will be a surface lot.

2 hours ago, Htsguy said:

Is this  a renovation or a new build?

That’s the new construction on Hessler.

Yesterday was the dedication ceremony for the Jesse Owens Olympic Oak Park… Jesse Owens granddaughters (far left in my photo) were in attendance coming in from Chicago.

 

More info (and video explaining the design):  https://www.universitycircle.org/jesse-owens-olympic-oak-plaza

 

2 minutes ago, MuRrAy HiLL said:

That’s the new construction on Hessler.

My God- it is absolutely destroying the street.😀

35 minutes ago, Htsguy said:

My God- it is absolutely destroying the street.😀

I reluctantly have to agree. I think that more density is always better but why didn’t they design the building to fit the more Victorian character of the neighborhood. Also, I was on Hessler on Saturday evening for the CWRU football game. Why don’t they have streetlights? It is dark and uncomfortable in what should be a fabulous neighborhood.

46 minutes ago, Growth Mindset said:

I reluctantly have to agree. I think that more density is always better but why didn’t they design the building to fit the more Victorian character of the neighborhood. Also, I was on Hessler on Saturday evening for the CWRU football game. Why don’t they have streetlights? It is dark and uncomfortable in what should be a fabulous neighborhood.

You do realize I was joking, and making fun of the Hessler street crazies, who would prefer a trash strewn lot rather than a nice development which completes the street.  I actually have to admire the developer for not giving up. I believe they presented at least four or five different designs, many of which were accepted by the various board including zoning appeals. They put a lot of time and effort into this project even before a speck of dirt was turned and it probably cost them a fortune in legal fees. Most developers would’ve just given up. 

Edited September 26, 20231 yr by Htsguy

58 minutes ago, Growth Mindset said:

I reluctantly have to agree. I think that more density is always better but why didn’t they design the building to fit the more Victorian character of the neighborhood. Also, I was on Hessler on Saturday evening for the CWRU football game. Why don’t they have streetlights? It is dark and uncomfortable in what should be a fabulous neighborhood.

I imagine a couple residents complained about lights shining in windows or something. The people on this street are not rational.

1 hour ago, Growth Mindset said:

I reluctantly have to agree. I think that more density is always better but why didn’t they design the building to fit the more Victorian character of the neighborhood. Also, I was on Hessler on Saturday evening for the CWRU football game. Why don’t they have streetlights? It is dark and uncomfortable in what should be a fabulous neighborhood.

Nothing on that street is Victorian. Neoclassical and Tudor Revival would describe them better. Victoria died in 1901, most of the buildings on that street were built in the 1910s and 1920s.

 

sorry, I get frustrate by folks referring to every old building as "Victorian."

Point well taken. Whatever it’s called it has an awesome character 

 

ISEB construction work to begin Nov. 1

OCTOBER 17, 2023

 

Case Western Reserve University’s plans for its new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) will take a visible step forward next month as preparations for Yost Hall’s demolition begin.

 

Announced in June, the 189,000-square-foot ISEB is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026. But before construction can start, crews need to remove Yost Hall, a 72-year-old structure that initially served as student housing. 

Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, Cleveland-based Turner Construction Co. will begin preparing the area for demolition. This process will involve installation of fencing and signage, as well as work within Yost. Tomlinson Hall—including its ground floor dining area—will remain fully accessible to students, faculty and staff entering from Case Quad.

 

https://thedaily.case.edu/iseb-construction-work-to-begin-nov-1/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=thedaily_universitynews

On 9/26/2023 at 11:22 AM, Growth Mindset said:

I reluctantly have to agree. I think that more density is always better but why didn’t they design the building to fit the more Victorian character of the neighborhood. Also, I was on Hessler on Saturday evening for the CWRU football game. Why don’t they have streetlights? It is dark and uncomfortable in what should be a fabulous neighborhood.

Faux historic architecture doesn't work.

More new age Hessler 

Seeing the Hessler development in context makes the vigorous objections to the project even more laughable than before. It looks pretty much like everything else on the street.

^ Agreed, so now that it's pretty much finished l wonder if the opponents still oppose it? I think it is exactly the kind of infill a city moving forward needs.

On 9/26/2023 at 12:51 PM, Balkmusic said:

Nothing on that street is Victorian. Neoclassical and Tudor Revival would describe them better. Victoria died in 1901, most of the buildings on that street were built in the 1910s and 1920s.

 

sorry, I get frustrate by folks referring to every old building as "Victorian."

 

they are more like fans of the old classic rock kink’s song victoria — because boomers gonna boom.  😅🎃

On 10/28/2023 at 10:25 AM, cadmen said:

^ Agreed, so now that it's pretty much finished l wonder if the opponents still oppose it? I think it is exactly the kind of infill a city moving forward needs.

Having gone to College on that campus, and spent many days (and some Friday nights) walking through and around Hessler Street, I would have to agree with you, @cadmen. It’s a very appropriate modern fit.

However, if you were to ask one of those who opposed the development one simple question: “After seeing the development in its finished form, do you feel your original opposition to the development was a mistake”. Their answer is likely to be, (in the words of Violet from Downton Abbey)…

“MISTAKE? I wouldn’t know. I’m not familiar with the sensation”

Edited October 30, 20231 yr by ArtMasterCLE

Looks like this unique project went under the radar:

 

This gym may arguably become one of the coolest basketball venues in DIII NCAA. 

 

Edited November 6, 20231 yr by MuRrAy HiLL

On 11/6/2023 at 1:55 PM, MuRrAy HiLL said:

Looks like this unique project went under the radar:

 

This gym may arguably become one of the coolest basketball venues in DIII NCAA. 

 

That does look really nice!  It looks like it could be a cool home for the Cleveland Charge, at least temporarily, whenever the Wolstein Center is torn down.

9 minutes ago, acd said:

That does look really nice!  It looks like it could be a cool home for the Cleveland Charge, at least temporarily, whenever the Wolstein Center is torn down.

@acdThe renditions don't give justice as to how tiny the space is.   Its really an old practice gym with limited seat capacity.  

^ they are adding rows of seating behind both hoops … so there will be more than there currently is now.   But agreed, it will still be a relatively small … but intimate …  Gymnasium.

 

EDIT: actually , it looks like more seating overall is going in than what is currently there.  Also, the oldest section of the building is 1888 and the newest section is 1918-1919

 

https://casewestern.prestosports.com/facilities/adelbert_gymnasium

 

 

 

 

Edited November 8, 20231 yr by MuRrAy HiLL

Not sure if this has been posted further upthread, but the Stokes West site is lined with fencing and equipment inside.

FYI...

 

 

And my quick update from Hessler urban landscape and the newly paved parking lot at Ford and Hessler across the street 

I will never understand how they opposed this project, it fits in so well.

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One thing I didn’t realize until now, looking at my first picture above… the pillars on the new construction mirror the pillars on the Ford Apartment building directly across Hessler St. 

A property and area to keep an eye on.....

 

 

These round-up stories are brutal to do. Only one more to go after this....

 

 

Cleveland development: what to look for in 2024 — University Circle

By Ken Prendergast / January 4, 2024

 

Back when Cleveland was an industrial powerhouse, few wanted to live near its dirty, noisy industries. Today, its largest source of employment is the education and health services sector — a cleaner industry to which it’s attractive to live within a short walk or bike ride. It is centered in and near University Circle, surrounded by long-neglected neighborhoods. But investment has been coming into those places — Hough, Fairfax, Glenville, Cleveland Heights’ Top of the Hill, and East Cleveland’s Circle East — bolstering them as neighborhoods of choice.

 

MORE:

https://neo-trans.blog/2024/01/04/cleveland-development-what-to-look-for-2024-university-circle/

 

No, we're not turning the University Circle Development thread into another place to fight about abortion.

winter is ON in uc — 👍

 

 

THE RINK AT WADE OVAL

 

Take winter out for a spin on the fresh, real ice at The Rink at Wade Oval!

 

Proudly sponsored by PNC Bank. Now through Sunday, February 25!

 

 

more:

https://www.universitycircle.org/events/2023/12/01/the-rink-at-wade-oval

 

What I prefer about The Wade Oval Rink over Public Square's  is that they put a better effort into the theming of the skate rental and zamboni storage facilities. These look like nice pitched roof chalets rather than ugly shipping containers.   Parking is easier and I love that it operates into March.  Love that they dye the ice pink for Valentine's Day!  Cleveland is lucky to have University Circle amenities

 

https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/outdoor-ice-skating-at-the-rink-at-wade-oval/

Edited January 5, 20241 yr by dave2017

On 1/4/2024 at 2:45 PM, KJP said:

These round-up stories are brutal to do. Only one more to go after this....

 

 

Cleveland development: what to look for in 2024 — University Circle

By Ken Prendergast / January 4, 2024

 

Back when Cleveland was an industrial powerhouse, few wanted to live near its dirty, noisy industries. Today, its largest source of employment is the education and health services sector — a cleaner industry to which it’s attractive to live within a short walk or bike ride. It is centered in and near University Circle, surrounded by long-neglected neighborhoods. But investment has been coming into those places — Hough, Fairfax, Glenville, Cleveland Heights’ Top of the Hill, and East Cleveland’s Circle East — bolstering them as neighborhoods of choice.

 

MORE:

https://neo-trans.blog/2024/01/04/cleveland-development-what-to-look-for-2024-university-circle/

 

I'm here to praise the messenger, Ken, for the all the good news in your roundup (and also the hard work that went into the reporting!)  Not sure which is most exciting--the Clinic's $1B+ institutional investment in the neighborhood, Canon's selection of Cleveland as the HQ for one of its major ventures, or all the new housing.*  So I won't pick, but I will comment that the residential transformation of UC continues to be remarkable.  Just thrilled to hear that the Artisan and Medley are crushing leasing expectations (as is the Ascent up the hill by Cedar Fairmount).  We should all be keeping a close eye on interest rates, because if/when they get into the 2-3 percent range, there's going to be an absolute residential gold rish in UC and probably Fairfax and Hough as well.  Bring on the cranes!

 

*--Bonus shout out to the sleeping giant that is CWRU awakening from its slumber.  Talk about some serious synergy potential if both CRWU and the Clinic start booming right next door to each other.

 

Edited January 7, 20241 yr by Down_with_Ctown

Excellent work, Ken!

 

It's important that University Circle is powered by and underpinned by an environment where women can pursue their dreams of providing quality science-based healthcare to the community based on the decisions of the families they serve. I can't imagine what University Circle would be without quality healthcare.

This took me by surprise - its finally starting to fill out. Can’t wait to see this whole part of the neighborhood developed.


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^ Anyone else sorta wish that building could stay yellow? 

Ope

So many preservationists complained about this, but I think it is well done infill.

3 hours ago, freefourur said:

So many preservationists complained about this, but I think it is well done infill.

agreed but where's the roof? 😆

7 hours ago, dwolfi01 said:

agreed but where's the roof? 😆

Right?! Feels like it’s missing a gable ended roof.

The apartment buildings on the other side of the street have the same flat roof style 🤷‍♂️

Fits right in. Perfect infill for an established street.

This looks great to me.  > Wasn't there a version of this with a gable that the neighbors (of course) hated?

I'm all for community engagement: It pushes developers to introduce and produce better buildings in our communities.

The Hessler group tho? - They certainly did go over the top in seeking to preserve a garbage-y vacant lot in U.C.

 

Edited January 20, 20241 yr by ExPatClevGuy

16 hours ago, ExPatClevGuy said:

This looks great to me.  > Wasn't there a version of this with a gable that the neighbors (of course) hated?

I'm all for community engagement: It pushes developers to introduce and produce better buildings in our communities.

The Hessler group tho? - They certainly did go over the top in seeking to preserve a garbage-y vacant lot in U.C.

 

Every once in a while I will click onto to the twitter account of Laura Cyrocki, the lead Hessler crazy.  Sometimes it can be quite amusing.  One recent post, to paraphrase, complained of all these suburban people living in single family homes championing development in Cleveland saying it is not dense enough.  Obviously trying to make a "colorful" point no matter how ill informed, as I would imagine that the vast majority of people living in single family homes in the suburbs  don't give a flying f what is happening in Cleveland, especially whether there is enough density in the city.  Also ignores what many actual Clevelanders desire, as well as the thoughts of urban experts nationwide.