May 19, 201015 yr My wife is a teacher. She used to work for White Hat in Cleveland. She had no breaks during the day, and had to eat lunch standing, while teaching class.
May 21, 201015 yr Demo work at Market St. Plaza strip mall. This is the area that was once home to General Cinemas movie theater. My guess is they are gutting it to add more retail space. New home of One of a Kind pets in West Akron. This is where the old bowling alley used to be. Looks like they are keeping the steel sculpture that once marked the entrance to the bowling alley. Construction at the new animal shelter near downtown
May 27, 201015 yr Aultman breaks ground on hospice $5.9 million, 12-bed facility to offer end-of-life care in home-like setting By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer The 20,000-square-foot, 12-bed hospice will offer end-of-life care in a setting ''more analogous to what would be going on at home,'' said Dr. Steven David Grossman, medical director of Aultman Hospice and Palliative Care Services. http://www.ohio.com/news/94995314.html Mercy calls Aultman's tactics 'corrupt' CEO Cecconi contends that secret 'bribes' to insurance brokers harmed hospital financially By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer http://www.ohio.com/news/94994899.html I'm no math wiz, but $5.9 million for 12 beds seems like a bit much.
May 27, 201015 yr I would almost think that the Aultman-Mercy litigation deserves its own thread; certainly if the same institutions were doing battle in a bigger burb, it would warrant more attention. (Plus it's not quite "development" news.) It's apparently gotten ugly between the two of them, which is a shame, because they are both major civic (as well as medical) institutions in Canton and have greater potential to be flagships of the area than any old Rust Belt industrial player (except maybe Timken). With respect to the expense per bed of 12 beds: It's ridiculous, but what's most ridiculous about it is that it's not all that ridiculous. Or at least, not all that unusual. Elder care is a *huge* business nationally and is even more prominent than average in Ohio; the nursing home industry owns a controlling interest in numerous members of the General Assembly. It's really disturbing, honestly. It may seem like a lot to invest $5.9 million in 12 beds--but every single one of those beds can yield a *massive* amount of annual revenue.
May 27, 201015 yr /\/\/\ As far as the law suit, it probably does deserve to be in the city discussion, but I found it funny that the two articles were released so close in time to each other. One in praise of the new facility then the other with some pretty staunch accusations. As far as the price of the hospice, I can understand the cost. They probably have some public spaces, lots of medical equipment, cost of land, etc... I am just puzzled why we continue to build all this crap that looks the same at such an exorbitant cost. Pretty soon NE Ohio is going to look like a model train set. Look at what Richard Rodgers did in the same type of setting recently: http://www.richardrogers.co.uk/work/selected_works/maggie_s_centre/completed It has received some of the highest acclaim that the Architecture and Healthcare realm have to offer.
June 3, 201015 yr Narrowing Portage Trail in the Falls a good thing, developer says By Gina Mace Special to the Beacon Journal "Stark said worrying about cars instead of worrying about people creates urban sprawl." http://www.ohio.com/news/95426374.html
June 15, 201014 yr Looks like Tangier's is getting some facade work. There was a crew mortaring/nailing foam board to it when I ran by at lunch. They really destroyed the character of the facade. work continues at a snails pace on 22 Exchange:
June 22, 201014 yr They have torn out the storefronts in Highland Sq. in the old Two Amigos building. New construction is finally underway!
June 25, 201014 yr Knight Foundation grants $717,500 By Dorothy Shinn Beacon Journal arts writer The projects cover a broad range of endeavors, from the creation of a cultural center where artists can meet and share their work with the community to a variety of educational opportunities for students. The Akron Area Arts Alliance received $200,000 to establish Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., as a central, highly visible headquarters for arts and culture by renovating and expanding its space in the 1927 art-deco building. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/97125699.html
July 15, 201014 yr Planners approve school locations Administrative offices for Wadsworth schools will be part of building By Beau Dusz Special to the Beacon Journal WADSWORTH: The Planning Commission this week approved site plans for three new elementary school buildings. Isham Elementary will be built at 348 College St.; Valley View at 160 W. Good St.; and Overlook at 650 Broad St. http://www.ohio.com/news/98485694.html Pieces in place for developing Stow 'frontier' Summa system states interest in area off Route 8. Hudson and Cuyahoga Falls join in partnership By Paula Schleis Beacon Journal staff writer Hospital developers have announced their intent to build in the area, and officials from Stow and the bordering communities of Hudson and Cuyahoga Falls are considering a partnership to develop and market 99 acres together. http://www.ohio.com/news/97831984.html
July 19, 201014 yr DEFENSE PLAN For nearly 30 years, All-America Bridge has lured suicidal people. Renovators hope new fence will be serious deterrent to jumpers By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Those working on the Y-Bridge project realize it might not be feasible to design a fence that can't be scaled, but they've done their best. At the same time, they've been challenged to balance this with other goals, including creating a product that doesn't disturb the view, is aesthetically pleasing, can be built, isn't too heavy for the bridge and stays within budget. ''Other than that, it's easy,'' said Travis Capper, another city engineer working on the project. http://www.ohio.com/news/top_stories/98692159.html
July 21, 201014 yr Went around the Rolling Acres Mall yesterday, pretty scary site: Testa developing some housing on Hawkins St. There was a vacant strip mall on the site and it appears they used that structure and are building new housing on top.
July 22, 201014 yr Wow, those Rolling Acres pictures are amazing, thanks for posting. Hard to believe I worked there in college at The Athlete's Foot and to now see it in that state.
August 1, 201014 yr Stimulus bonds jump-start Chippewa Lake project By Marilyn Miller Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 06:02 p.m. EDT, Jul 31, 2010 LAFAYETTE TWP: Federal stimulus tax-exempt bonds are being credited with helping the Chippewa Landing Resort project break ground in September. The 90-acre-plus site, formerly known as Chippewa Lake Amusement Park, is owned by Chippewa Partners LLC, a group of developers from Arizona and California who plan to build a resort along the shoreline. The first phase calls for construction of a Hilton Hotel with 110 rooms. A Japanese-themed spa and 42 beach and pool houses will front the hotel along the lake. http://www.ohio.com/news/99695659.html
August 5, 201014 yr Apple store to open in Summit Mall By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 05:46 p.m. EDT, Aug 04, 2010 An Apple store will be opening in Summit Mall. A mall representative referred questions about a new store to Apple's corporate offices, where a media representative has repeatedly said there were no announcements made about any new stores in Akron. However, a permit was issued on June 18 for an Apple store at Summit Mall by the city of Fairlawn, said Chris Randles, building and zoning commissioner. http://www.ohio.com/business/99978029.html
August 9, 201014 yr Akron needs this...this would be a great attraction....http://www.itireakron.org/2008/09/06/articles/the-downtown-akron-aquarium-est-2008
August 9, 201014 yr That would be amazing if they ever get to it. I would really like to see more shops and restaurants go in this area. It would be nice to see the whole stretch of main street populated rather than just the north and south ends. I really hope this design calls for a few water features. This should be the main feature of downtown Akron..
August 9, 201014 yr They just started to work on this about a month ago. I really like what they are doing to the North end of town.
August 9, 201014 yr Ironically, I was just down there at Northside Saturday morning to get some photos. I'll post them when I have some free time. I didn't get photos of the Cascade Mills, but of the area around the CVSR station (Ohio's busiest railroad station!). "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 9, 201014 yr Thanks for posting that. I run on the path there all the time and I was wondering what was going on there...
August 9, 201014 yr This place is really nice to go to. You can walk your bikes through Lock 4 to connect to the towpath. Next Wednesday I read they are going to start having Jazz concerts outside. I just wish they would start to work on the interior of those buildings so there are more places to eat. Here is a link of what it is going to look like when its done and some more information on the project: http://www.ci.akron.oh.us/planning/pdf/City_of_Akron_Landmark_Building_CORF_Grant_Application_Info.pdf
August 10, 201014 yr Just found a nice rendering of the new Univeristy Park YMCA that is going in next to Akron General Hospital. It looks like it will be very nice. http://www.summahealth.org/media/15888/15889.jpg
August 13, 201014 yr They need to do something to utilize this area more. I spent 5 years in Akron and spend at least a week every year in the city for the past 10 and I didn't even know this area was there until a few years ago. It's almost like it's hidden back there. I'm sure part of the issue was there were always busses blocking the area off but that is fixed now. I think the improvments to the canal just across Bowrey might help bring more traffic into this area.
August 15, 201014 yr From what I know these plans are scraped. I have heard there is talks about redoing the parking deck underneath and resurfacing the plaza. Also creating a better streetscape there as well. Lock 3 is the entertainment venue as of now. If there ever is development created for the green space at lock 3, Cascade plaza will take over as the main entertainment venue area.
August 15, 201014 yr The YMCA looks nice. Its refreshing to see all the construction going on. I hope something develops with all that empty space on the other side of rt 8.. seeing the summa garage from rt 8 makes me hope multi floor buildings start ;ining either side of rt 8 giving it a great urban feel.
August 15, 201014 yr I heard on the radio that this area will have enough space open for concerts and such. Seems like this will be another draw for the citizens of Akron.
August 15, 201014 yr Its nice now. I was down there when the hamburger fest was going on.. I liked it.. Should become an Akron area niche scene if they put the right type of eateries down there.
August 15, 201014 yr There was an article in the ABJ today about how EJ Thomas was running a deficit. Seems like there are a lot of concert venues in the area, so are you thinking this would be used for Small concerts? One thing that was done where we used to live is that they would have concerts every Tuesday during the summer with small bands. On selected Fridays they would have a Movie. It was a nice community gathering.
August 16, 201014 yr I don't think renovating the plaza would necessarily make it take over as the main entertainment venue area. If they could add a few nice restaurants/shops it would create an amazing atmosphere downtown. It would be cool to see maybe a few water features go in the plaza as well. Im thinking something sort of along the lines of a Rockefeller plaza scaled down scenario.
August 16, 201014 yr Here is a nice video that Fox 8 put together of the land breaking ceremony. http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=144030&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ClevelandHeadlinesFromWkyccom+%28Cleveland-area+News+from+WKYC.COM%29
August 16, 201014 yr It looks like this is down North St., East of Howard St., going toward the new housing development that use to be Elizabeth Park Projects.
August 16, 201014 yr I think it could be an amazing area for small, daily Jazz or Blues Concerts, as well as a nice area for Lunch. Loc 3 is great for the bigger concerts, but this would be a great area for day to day hanging out.....
August 16, 201014 yr Yes this project is right on the corner of North St. and Howard St. across from the Cascade Mills Store parking.
August 17, 201014 yr Just found a nice rendering of the new Univeristy Park YMCA that is going in next to Akron General Hospital. It looks like it will be very nice. http://www.summahealth.org/media/15888/15889.jpg I'm not too fond of that yellow brick they are using. Inside should be nice though, I saw some exposed wood beams before all the walls were up.
August 19, 201014 yr The pictures are actually of the Lock 4 construction.. which is completed now and is host to evenings of Jazz music and such. Its quite a cozy atmosphere in the evening especailly with the sound of the water.
August 23, 201014 yr Towpath Trail gets a boost State funds to link route with Northside Station. By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Sunday, Aug 22, 2010 Akron is getting $173,186 in state funds to connect the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Northside Station. The money will be used to acquire 2.9 acres and build an 1,100-foot asphalt-paved trail between the rail station for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and the Beech Street Trailhead just north of downtown Akron. READ MORE AT: http://www.ohio.com/news/101247069.html This addition is just a few hundred feet south of the Cascade mills site towrds DT Akron.
August 23, 201014 yr James, please include a link when you post an article from a copyrighted source -- and keep the amount of paragraphs posted to just two or three. Thanks! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 24, 201014 yr James, please include a link when you post an article from a copyrighted source -- and keep the amount of paragraphs posted to just two or three. Thanks! sure. I will try to abstain from improper citation. Not proper I suppose.
August 31, 201014 yr Involta breaks ground in Akron Data storage company to create about 15 jobs to start, grow to 50 or 60 in depressed area By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer An iris-reading system is just one security element planned for the Involta LLC building that will store data for a variety of companies and institutions and promises relatively high-paying jobs in a depressed area south of downtown. The company earlier this year revealed plans for the 46,000-square-foot facility that could eventually employ 50 to 60 people — each making $60,000 to $70,00 a year. http://www.ohio.com/news/101857853.html
September 7, 201014 yr Request ... for a conditional-use permit for National Tire & Battery, 3177 W. Market St., allowing a vehicle repair garage to be located in a B-2 (Retail Business) district. • Request ... for preliminary site-plan approval for the construction of a Marriott Residence Inn at 4080 Embassy Parkway. • Request ... for a conditional-use permit for Fresh Healthy Café at 3265 W. Market St. (Summit Mall), allowing a counter service restaurant to be located in a B-2 district. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=9906
September 7, 201014 yr Sigh. I understand the need for *some* land-use controls, but this feels like so much red tape to me. Why exactly does (or should) Fresh Healthy Cafe need a special permit to set up a counter service restaurant? I'd really rather see people be allowed to just buy and build, and rely on nuisance laws to stop people from building a trash-burning power plant right next to Summit Mall.
September 9, 201014 yr Sigh. I understand the need for *some* land-use controls, but this feels like so much red tape to me. Why exactly does (or should) Fresh Healthy Cafe need a special permit to set up a counter service restaurant? I'd really rather see people be allowed to just buy and build, and rely on nuisance laws to stop people from building a trash-burning power plant right next to Summit Mall. :? It's at the mall. Being a civilized society there are certain measures that need to be taken to ensure the safety of our community.
September 9, 201014 yr Young's Hotel will be torn down for new complex Akron developer to buy Manchester Road site from the city for hotel and shops By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer The dilapidated Young's Hotel will be torn down and replaced by a new hotel and retail complex, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic said Wednesday. Bennett Construction Management Inc. of Akron plans to buy the site from the city and redevelop it with the help of other private investors. Details of the agreement haven't been finalized, but the city will at least recoup the approximately $800,000 it has spent on the building and renovations to keep it standing, Plusquellic said. http://www.ohio.com/news/102512074.html
September 30, 201014 yr Project at METRO RTA to place solar on all their buildings it would appear.. I guess its hard to stop when you start. That's all nice, but hopefully they'll start getting really efficient by start using their trains. Anyhoo.. BIGGEST SOLAR ROOF IN OHIO!!! ---->>>>> METRO has completed a sunsational project at its main campus on Kenmore Boulevard in Akron. METRO is flipping the switch at 10 a.m. Thursday on their 2,080 rooftop solar panels -- the largest in Ohio. "We generate somewhere around 470,000 kilowatt hours of electricity during the year. It'll be a big savings to METRO," explains Executive Director Bob Pfaff. He estimates the savings will add up to between $60,000 and $100,000 a year. http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/itemdetail.asp?ID=41688§ion=news&subsection=localnews&title=VIDEO_Flipping_The_Switch_On_A_Sunsational_Pr
October 16, 201014 yr Here are some photos I took yesterday of the new Bridgestone Tech Facility they are building off of South Main St. Looking good!
November 3, 201014 yr Carousel property is on auction block November 3, 2010 By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer Nearly two years after the Carousel Dinner Theatre abruptly closed — leaving hundreds of ticket holders in the lurch — the building is up for auction. The auction will be at noon Wednesday at the former entertainment landmark at 1275 E. Waterloo Road in Akron. There is no minimum asking price. The 800-seat Carousel, Northeast Ohio’s only dinner theater, closed after Jan. 3, 2009′s presentation of All Shook Up. http://the330.com/arts-culture/carousel-property-is-on-auction-block/ Carousel Dinner Theatre building auctioned off for $470,000 By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer POSTED: 12:46 p.m. EDT, Nov 03, 2010 The landmark Carousel Dinner Theatre building in South Akron was sold at auction today for $470,000. The buyer was the J.W. Didado electrical contracting company, based near downtown Akron on Vernon Odom Boulevard. http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/106620898.html
November 29, 201014 yr Developer backs move of Walmart By Marilyn Miller Beacon Journal staff writer ''The simple answer is they just can't do it,'' Levey said of why Walmart just doesn't expand at its present site. ''They have invested three years of time spending money on studies. http://www.ohio.com/news/110289554.html Green planners eye growth Development projects for hospital, businesses expected to create jobs By George W. Davis Special to the Beacon Journal Work is expected to begin this week on the new Akron General Health and Wellness Center on the east side of Massillon Road across from Town Park Center. The medical facility is expected to create 300 jobs once the center and an adjacent medical office building open. http://www.ohio.com/news/110064969.html Falls development planned for 2011 Prospective tenants express interest in moving to former site of State Road Shopping Center By Gina Mace Special to the Beacon Journal CUYAHOGA FALLS: The empty field that was once home to the State Road Shopping Center could become very noisy within several months. Construction is expected to begin next year on the Portage Crossing development. http://www.ohio.com/news/110766949.html Richfield Township moving forward with new home By Jeff Gorman The Richfield Township Board of Trustees unveiled plans for its new administration building at an open house reception held during the Nov. 18 trustees’ meeting. The rustic style building, created by architect Jerry Ryba, will be located at the north end of Rising Valley Park near the current pavilion site. http://akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=10896
November 29, 201014 yr Does anyone know when they are suppose to be breaking ground for the new Marriott in Northside?
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