March 10, 20205 yr TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 Seeds & Sprouts V - Early intel on real estate projects Carnegie-East 79th seeing spurt of investments Yet another potential restaurant/retail business could be coming to the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and East 79th Street in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood. But before any construction starts, two pending demolitions must first be approved by the city and possible environmental remediation performed. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/03/seeds-sprouts-v-early-intel-on-real.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 11, 20205 yr On 3/7/2020 at 2:20 AM, KJP said: SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 Cleveland Clinic, Fairfax seek homes, biz & opportunity As more sections of the 3-mile, $330 million Opportunity Corridor Boulevard open, more stakeholders are pursuing real estate opportunities. That's especially true where the first two sections have opened, from East 93rd Street north to Chester Avenue. Work is moving forward on the third and final section from East 93rd west to East 55th Street, set to open in two years. That has stakeholders like the Cleveland Clinic, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corp., property owners and real estate developers making their plays on and near the Opportunity Corridor. The area with the most activity is the stretch of East 105th Street, north of the recently expanded Red Line rail station at Quincy Avenue. Cleveland Clinic has organized focus groups to determine what to develop and where -- and it's not the usual medical facilities that it's considering building, according to a source who spoke off the record. Instead, the Clinic is looking at building neighborhood assets like a grocery store and possible housing on underutilized land it owns in the southeast part of its campus near East 105th and Cedar Avenue. The Cleveland Clinic did not dispute the source's information but would not provide details yet. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/03/cleveland-clinic-fairfax-seek-homes-biz.html Updated this article with a more specific target date (September) for the start of construction on Fairfax Renaissance's first multifamily building in the Innovation Square neighborhood. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 20204 yr On 3/2/2020 at 4:59 PM, KJP said: These two structures, the old gas station and the still-habitable house behind it, are slated for demolition. This is across the street from the former Hot Sauce Williams, now Angie's Soul Food Cafe. So why are these structures being demolished? BTW, Property Acquisitions LLC is an affiliate of LRC Realty of Akron. They do a lot of corner retail but a few mixed-use developments: http://lrcrealty.com/about-us/ Euclid Corridor Design Review Case Report 7911 CARNEGIE AVE. DEMOLITION Return to Case List | Start Over | Print Report (PDF format) Project Information Euclid Corridor Case # EC 2020-003 Address:7911 Carnegie Ave. Company:Property Acquisitions LLC http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/brd/detailDR.php?ID=3433&CASE=EC 2020-003 2061 E 79TH STREET DEMOLITION Return to Case List | Start Over | Print Report (PDF format) Project Information Euclid Corridor Case # EC 2020-004 Address:2061 E 79th Street Company:Property Acquisitions LLC http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/brd/detailDR.php?ID=3434&CASE=EC 2020-004 AND On 3/10/2020 at 12:39 AM, KJP said: TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 Seeds & Sprouts V - Early intel on real estate projects Carnegie-East 79th seeing spurt of investments Yet another potential restaurant/retail business could be coming to the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and East 79th Street in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood. But before any construction starts, two pending demolitions must first be approved by the city and possible environmental remediation performed. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/03/seeds-sprouts-v-early-intel-on-real.html Turns out it's just a bank. Then again, banks only go where the money is (quantity/quality of depositors), so this may be an interesting indicator for the neighborhood..... Calendar No. 20-063: 7911 Carnegie Avenue Ward 6 Blaine A. Griffin 13 Notices Property Acquisition LLC., prospective purchaser, (Naomi Colston, Joe Z, LLC. and the City of Cleveland owners) propose to consolidate four parcels and establish use as a bank with a drive through in an E3 MultiFamily Residential District and a D3 Local Retail Business District . The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following section of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 2. Section 337.08 which states that Banking is not permitted in a Multi-Family Residential District but is first permitted in a Local Retail Business District. 3. Section 349.15 which states that 2 bicycle parking spaces are required. (Filled June 4, 2020) http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sites/default/files/planning/zoning/agenda/2020/crr06-29-2020.pdf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 20204 yr 11 hours ago, KJP said: AND Turns out it's just a bank. Then again, banks only go where the money is (quantity/quality of depositors), so this may be an interesting indicator for the neighborhood..... Calendar No. 20-063: 7911 Carnegie Avenue Ward 6 Blaine A. Griffin 13 Notices Property Acquisition LLC., prospective purchaser, (Naomi Colston, Joe Z, LLC. and the City of Cleveland owners) propose to consolidate four parcels and establish use as a bank with a drive through in an E3 MultiFamily Residential District and a D3 Local Retail Business District . The owner appeals for relief from the strict application of the following section of the Cleveland Codified Ordinances: 2. Section 337.08 which states that Banking is not permitted in a Multi-Family Residential District but is first permitted in a Local Retail Business District. 3. Section 349.15 which states that 2 bicycle parking spaces are required. (Filled June 4, 2020) http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sites/default/files/planning/zoning/agenda/2020/crr06-29-2020.pdf I thought we were past the "just a bank" buildings, particularly on main streets. Consolidating four parcels for a bank with a drive-through and a parking lot would be a very unproductive use of the real estate. I'd like to see the city to push for something more multi-use as a condition for granting any relief from the current zoning.
June 23, 20204 yr I'm curious why bike parking spaces are being asked to be eliminated? Doesn't like they are squeezing a big building into a small space here.
December 30, 20204 yr I know it's been a while since Opportunity Corridor even started, but are there any new aerials or drone footage of the new development space as we stand?
December 30, 20204 yr 8 minutes ago, tastybunns said: I know it's been a while since Opportunity Corridor even started, but are there any new aerials or drone footage of the new development space as we stand? you can try the website... https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/projects/mega-projects/mega-projects/opportunity-corridor
December 30, 20204 yr @tastybunnsLots of videos shared in the Opportunity Corridor thread here. TacoSlayer does a good job. Edited December 30, 20204 yr by Sapper Daddy
January 16, 20214 yr The new houses going in south of the Clinic on and around e100th are fantastic! Houses that kind of match their surroundings, have basements, and garages in the back!
February 7, 20214 yr BTW, I hear construction has started on the Innovation Square apartment building on East 105th. The project is mentioned here: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/10/more-apartments-grocery-store-planned.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 7, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, KJP said: BTW, construction has started on the Innovation Square apartment building on East 105th. The project is mentioned here: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/10/more-apartments-grocery-store-planned.html Wow that was fast. Construction actually started earlier than what was said. That never happens!
February 8, 20214 yr 10 hours ago, KJP said: BTW, construction has started on the Innovation Square apartment building on East 105th. The project is mentioned here: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/10/more-apartments-grocery-store-planned.html E. 105 south of Cedar? That's a lot of white people in the image.
February 9, 20214 yr 11 hours ago, Pugu said: ^"MyPhoneDead"---it was joke, man, chill. I didn't find anything wrong with it though
February 9, 20214 yr Just now, LlamaLawyer said: The phase that’s breaking ground does not include the Meijer, correct? Meijer is part of a different project, farther north on East 105th at Cedar and planned by Fairmount Properties. Innovation Square is being developed by Fairfax Renaissance. Fairmount's project hasn't gone through design review yet. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 9, 20214 yr @KJP---so that street in your image that goes off to the left---that is Hudson Ave west of E. 105? Has construction also started on that roadway or just the apt bldg? Also, so "Innovation Square" will be the intersection of E. 105 and Hudson? Is that a real, city-designated place or just the name of the development by the developers?
February 12, 20214 yr Watch East 105th St from Quincy/GCRTA station north to Chester. From Innovation Square Apartments, big Fairmount/Meijer mixed-use development, huge Circle Square, Cleveland Clinic massive new pathogens center & Cole Eye expansion. This area is going be transformed. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 12, 20214 yr I agree, and hoping the communities touching University circle & Cleveland clinic also transform.... I am taking a chance and looking to buy a house in that area...
February 18, 20214 yr This project is separate from Fairmount properties proposed project that would include a Meijer grocery store... Cleveland planning commission to review proposed apartment building set for ‘Innovation Square’ in Fairfax neighborhood https://www.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2021/02/cleveland-planning-commission-to-review-proposed-apartment-building-set-to-be-part-of-innovation-square-in-fairfax-neighborhood.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 20214 yr ^Did the bldg get approval? Looks like it was set to go before city planning today.
June 25, 20213 yr FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 Kalina House gets early OK for Fairfax site Cleveland's City Planning Commission unanimously approved conceptual designs for a transitional housing facility for people who have recently lost limbs or the temporary or permanent use of their limbs. The facility, called Kalina House, is proposed to be located at 2055 E. 79th St., between Euclid and Carnegie avenues in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood. Although the proposed building is small, the need is huge, said project backer Mark Kalina, Jr. who lost both of his legs and a pinky in a train-pedestrian accident in Columbus in October 2012. His story is told here by MetroHealth Medical System where he works as a senior analyst and a volunteer in the Community Trauma Institute, helping those adjust to a new life of independence without the use of their limbs. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2021/06/kalina-house-gets-early-ok-for-fairfax.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, KJP said: Although the proposed building is small, the need is huge, said project backer Mark Kalina, Jr. who lost both of his legs and a pinky in a train-pedestrian accident in Columbus in October 2012. I just read his story after reading this. Awful accident! It made me think back to my childhood crawling around trains parked out in Eastlake and Willoughby walking to my after school job. Glad he is turning lemons into lemonade, and this center will be great for the neighborhood.
June 25, 20213 yr 28 minutes ago, Cleburger said: I just read his story after reading this. Awful accident! It made me think back to my childhood crawling around trains parked out in Eastlake and Willoughby walking to my after school job. Glad he is turning lemons into lemonade, and this center will be great for the neighborhood. I couldn't include the details of his story in my article or it would simply overwhelm the story of what the development project is trying to do. If he could stay conscious long enough to wait for a train to finish running him over to call 911, he can do darn near anything. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 9, 20213 yr Karamu House receives $1 million Bank of America grant, eyes next stage of renovations Scott Suttell - Crain's Cleveland Business - July 8, 2021 "They said it will enable Karamu to complete the third phase of a campus renovation that will include major upgrades to a black-box space that will be called the Bank of America Arena Theatre, as well as a new outdoor stage, a full-service bistro with patio, ADA enhancements and a renovated streetscape. ... The latest phase of Karamu's capital campaign was expected to be completed in January, but, like many things, it was delayed as a result of the pandemic. With the Bank of America grant, Sias said, Karamu expects to be able to break ground on the phase three renovations by September. If all proceeds as planned, those renovations will be completed by summer 2022, Sias said."
July 15, 20213 yr I'll post the tweet rather than my usual way of posting articles...... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 15, 20213 yr I am not at all pleased that a number of these new four story rectangle apartment buildings that are popping up have so much surface parking, even if it is in the back of the building. Especially problematic in an area like University Circle where we should be developing a strong street presence that does not exist now. The end result is that the back of the building becomes the main entrance. I guess expensive structure parking as a solution would not add to street life but at least there would be fewer ugly surface lots. Edited July 15, 20213 yr by Htsguy
September 9, 20213 yr They have been remodeling Carnegie Tower 8920 Carnegie Ave. for the last year or so. Replacing the outer walls, and changing the non-concrete exterior from black to cream. Nice to see investment, and it brightens up the building.
September 21, 20213 yr Cleveland City Council approves financial perks for projects in Fairfax, Clark-Fulton neighborhoods Eric Heisig - Cleveland.com - Sep. 21, 2021 "Council passed legislation that showed it intended to enter into a 30-year tax increment financing package for a project that will bring 80 apartments to East 105th Street and Frank Avenue. ... Councilmembers also approved a $2 million loan to be paid over three decades for the roughly $27 million project. ... The new apartments are part of a larger plan for “Innovation Square,” which is slated to include about 500 apartment units on East 105th Street between Cedar Road and Quincy Avenue, as well as a Meijer grocery store."
October 8, 20213 yr https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/construction-meijer-mixed-use-project-near-cleveland-clinic-could-start-year
October 8, 20213 yr ^could you provide article highlights for those of us without a subscription? Thanks.
October 8, 20213 yr At least @mjarboe ‘s tweet has a rendering: When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
October 8, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: ^could you provide article highlights for those of us without a subscription? Thanks. 40k SF, 1 story Meijer topped with 5 stories of 190 apartments ranging in size from 501 to 1012 SF. They're aiming for $2.60 per SF in rent. 107 surface level parking spaces for the retail and 208 garage spaces for residents. Design review on the 12th and planning commission on the 15th.
October 8, 20213 yr 18 minutes ago, w28th said: Make sure you get that street facing surface parking into the design… Street parking up front can always get a liner building on it in the future. Why else design in like that?
October 8, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, X said: Kinda blah design, but nice density for the neighborhood. I think the design will fit well with the area. It's generally similar to the Uptown development.
October 9, 20213 yr Q: What does the grocery store in this development have in common with a horny NFL coach? A: They both are Urban Meijer/Myer Sorry I thought of it and had to share. Excited for this development!
October 9, 20213 yr Happy to see the addition of a brand new apartment building of considerable bulk - but - So many of the apartments have views right into another apartment and/or of a parking garage. The building itself has an office building vibe about it - Im just not a fan of that design.
October 9, 20213 yr 57 minutes ago, CleveFan said: Happy to see the addition of a brand new apartment building of considerable bulk - but - So many of the apartments have views right into another apartment and/or of a parking garage. The building itself has an office building vibe about it - Im just not a fan of that design. The design is similar to 121 Larchmere which I like. The texture IMHO is sleeker, it’s more dense and has an extremely important first level retail element. I can nitpick subtle things but overall view this as a home run .
October 9, 20213 yr The ground floor looks great given the use. I've never seen a big box retailer with that much glass. The outside walls are usually lined with shelves making them bunkers from the parking lot.
October 9, 20213 yr 58 minutes ago, Mendo said: The ground floor looks great given the use. I've never seen a big box retailer with that much glass. The outside walls are usually lined with shelves making them bunkers from the parking lot. Discount Drug Mart lol.
October 9, 20213 yr 7 hours ago, w28th said: Make sure you get that street facing surface parking into the design… It could be worse. Meijer just opened an urban-format store in Detroit without the apartments on top. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
October 9, 20213 yr Hold the phone....Meijer opening an urban store in Cleveland is a big deal...especially in a marginal neighborhood. Some people are way too negative.
October 9, 20213 yr I go out of town for a couple of days and I miss this filing! That's OK, if the rumblings at CCF are true, I will have something much bigger nearby to report. Give me about a week to get all my ducks in a row. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 9, 20213 yr 15 hours ago, w28th said: Make sure you get that street facing surface parking into the design… You need the parking to be secured and/or visible. While that neighborhood is doing reasonably well and expecting to do better, others within walking distance are not. But yes, a mainstream grocery store going in there is a very big deal. Edited October 9, 20213 yr by E Rocc
October 9, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: I go out of town for a couple of days and I miss this filing! That's OK, if the rumblings at CCF are true, I will have something much bigger nearby to report. Give me about a week to get all my ducks in a row. Say what you want about the Clinic, but to a large degree they have stuck to their roots. I know for a fact they own a bunch of land in Mentor, and I believe in Bainbridge/Aurora as well.
October 9, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: I go out of town for a couple of days and I miss this filing! That's OK, if the rumblings at CCF are true, I will have something much bigger nearby to report. Give me about a week to get all my ducks in a row. A 20-story tall pathology building with the quantum computer underground.... 🖖🏽 Edited October 9, 20213 yr by lockdog
October 9, 20213 yr 5 hours ago, metrocity said: Hold the phone....Meijer opening an urban store in Cleveland is a big deal...especially in a marginal neighborhood. Some people are way too negative. Exactly. It’s not like this is getting built in the ex-NuCLEus lot. This is HUGE for the neighborhood and area. Honestly, I could see this store attracting shoppers from downtown. This will be the 5th market format Meijer anywhere. And Meijer’s involvement suggests high high levels of confidence that the project will be a success. And the density is perfect. This is the most important project announced so far re University Circle’s success expanding into Fairfax. I just see this as an absolute win and I don’t understand why people aren’t more excited.
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