More and more, I’m liking that the tower wii be set back a block off the square. Think it will add to a more open, expansive feeling for PS, with the barely there “Shack” (at least) not getting in the way.  

And I like how it will position  the tower  slightly more to the west.

 

As others have said, this is going to completely transform the feeling around the square and the sense of completeness there. 

Edited July 22, 20222 yr by CleveFan

8 minutes ago, CleveFan said:

More and more, I’m liking that the tower wii be set back a block off the square. Think it will add to a more open, expansive feeling for PS, with the barely there “Shack” (at least) not getting in the way.  

And I like how it will position  the tower  slightly more to the west.

 

As others have said, this is going to completely transform the feeling around the square and the sense of completeness there. 

I tend to agree with you. I just wish the shack was more well connected to the tower. The setback itself isn’t too dissimilar to 200 PS. 

Yea, the comparison to 200 PS is fitting. 
SW and 200 will be bulky brothers, protective Guardians on either side of the square,  as the elegant TT and lofty Key Tower reach skyward. 
 

City leadership didn’t want 200 to exceed the height of the TT and so it’s massive square footage was designed accordingly - and you get some of the same sense with SW - almost a conscious effort to not dominate the skyline as it surely would have if it had been built on the smaller Jacobs lot. 

I guess it is unlikely there will ever be another tall tower built downtown, comparable to height of Key Tower.  SHW was the best chance for that. 

4 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said:

I guess it is unlikely there will ever be another tall tower built downtown, comparable to height of Key Tower.  SHW was the best chance for that. 

Relax please you never know what the 

future holds. 

35 minutes ago, osu4brutus03 said:

Relax please you never know what the 

future holds. 

Exactly. 8 years ago a prominent agent with CBRE stated there would never be another high rise corporate HQ developed in Cleveland. That same year a prominent developer in his 50s at the time stated he would be dead by the time Cleveland started to see the construction of residential high rises as rents were too low beneath the $2 per square foot rate... but here we are and he's still alive by the way.

 

No one has a crystal ball to see into the future.

Edited July 23, 20222 yr by Mov2Ohio
Grammar

If the west keeps drying up……….

That's why I often feel uncomfortable when people ask me to make a prediction about the future. 

Too bad progressive went with building giant campuses out in the east burbs. With their growth they could have easily built a huge tower comparable to Sherwin

2 minutes ago, dwolfi01 said:

Too bad progressive went with building giant campuses out in the east burbs. With their growth they could have easily built a huge tower comparable to Sherwin

I'm surprised that Progressive can get and keep good young talent being the in burbs. 

Shall we get back to Sherwin-Williams?

So about the "shack", I wonder if there is still a possibility for some revisions or is it a done deal?

In hindsight, I certainly hope the building facing Public Square could still become more publicly accessible/friendly, but I think that size building leaves PS as more of an inviting community engagement center.  Plus, having the tower on the lot behind it, I hope helps brings life and better connectivity between West Prospect and West Superior to West Sixth, and even helps connect West Third.  

38 minutes ago, Mov2Ohio said:

Any chance Mr. Goncalves looks at that open parking lot and thinks, hmmmmm that would be a great spot for a new headquarters?

23 minutes ago, Chazz Michael Michaels said:

Any chance Mr. Goncalves looks at that open parking lot and thinks, hmmmmm that would be a great spot for a new headquarters?

Who is Me. Goncalves with?

Just now, simplythis said:

Who is Me. Goncalves with?

 

Cleveland Cliffs.

2 minutes ago, KJP said:

 

Cleveland Cliffs.

Thank you. That would be awesome

18 minutes ago, simplythis said:

Thank you. That would be awesome

 

I'd love it - but I don't think Cliffs needs it at this time, maybe Ken can correct me

1 hour ago, YABO713 said:

 

I'd love it - but I don't think Cliffs needs it at this time, maybe Ken can correct me

 

Haven't heard any rumors in quite a while.

 

Back to SHW -- I am surprised that work crews closed off the entire Superblock parking area, all the way to the SE corner of West 6th and St. Clair. I figured they would close only the portion on which the new multilevel garage would be built plus a little bit more for staging equipment, materials, etc. I guess SHW figured that since they own this whole thing, they'll use the whole thing for construction and staging.

Wow, old man SantoSuossa (Johnnys) must be beside himself seeing all that parking closed off hahaha. 

12 hours ago, surfohio said:

Wow, old man SantoSuossa (Johnnys) must be beside himself seeing all that parking closed off hahaha. 

Just wait until the Rockefeller lot closes sometime next month... 

Large tower crane pieces are sitting in the parking lot that was newly fenced off on the corner of W 6th and St Clair Ave.

2 hours ago, Cleveland said:

Large tower crane pieces are sitting in the parking lot that was newly fenced off on the corner of W 6th and St Clair Ave.

 

Pics or it didn't happen.

I’m counting four tower sections; if those are the usual 50 feet, looking at 200ish feet of crane to start.

2 minutes ago, JohnSummit said:

 

Pics or it didn't happen.

Fine, I’ll add another! 😆

@MayDaythose look like ground level photos. Don't you have access to the UO VIP lounge?  😂

Parking craters?  More like oceans!  Can’t wait to see them go. 

47 minutes ago, freefourur said:

@MayDaythose look like ground level photos. Don't you have access to the UO VIP lounge?  😂

Um, helLO, I AM the access to the VIP lounge! 🤣 Today I was in a hurry, so that’s what I got 🤷🏻‍♂️👍

I spy with my little eye 🏗Looks like Sherwin-Williams beat City Club to the punch. 

Nice catch, MayDay!

Loving these cranes, it’s looking good! They’re working on Saturdays so this might go up faster than we expect, I’m pumped for CLE!! Enjoy the pics!

Stealing @mack34s thunder on this one but can't believe nobody's posted this yet!

 

 

 

Edited August 1, 20222 yr by GISguy

More pictures!

 

 

FINALLY!!!!!

13 minutes ago, Ethan said:

More pictures!

 

 

Absolutely LOVE the second one. Great freakin pic

3 hours ago, Ethan said:

More pictures!

 

 

 

 

Goose bumps :)

Edited August 1, 20222 yr by Firenze98

3 hours ago, Oldmanladyluck said:

FINALLY!!!!!

 

Finally? They're actually ahead of schedule a little bit.

HEY NOW!!!!! 💥🇺🇸💫🇺🇸💥🙌

 

11 hours ago, KJP said:

 

Finally? They're actually ahead of schedule a little bit.

 

We here at UO are not known for our patience for construction projects 😅

Bring tears to my eyes. It’s beautiful 🥹

Crane-Berry in all her glory!

Took the kids to the aquarium this afternoon, then walked over to Nautica Pavilion to snap a few crane shots...

 

 

 

A different perspective. 

 

you sure dont have to crane yo neck to see that beast.

 

waka waka 🤭

On 7/7/2022 at 5:02 PM, CleveFan said:

Does this one have a name? 

Marty votes for Martin Crane. Seattle PD’s finest.

Edited August 2, 20222 yr by marty15

Adding to the chorus. 

Great perspective to show how the new tower will balance out the skyline. 

52 minutes ago, MayDay said:

Adding to the chorus. 

 

But, but...you don't like cranes.