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2 hours ago, Pugu said:

"....The sale gives Bond Street Group more site control for its current project and possible future ones. Bond Street Group principal Justin Strizzi emphasized that the company does not plan to tear down the restaurant’s building. Instead, he hopes another restaurant can operate there...."

 

 

Sounds like the Waverly & Oak people just bought to have flexibility in construction. They didn't need to buy it, which prompted Minh Anh to close. Seems like a wasteful loss for the city unless Waverly and Oak have something other plans for the property that they are not disclosing.

The owners of Minh Anh wanted to retire. They just got a more comfortable retirement out of it.

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6 hours ago, marty15 said:

The owners of Minh Anh wanted to retire. They just got a more comfortable retirement out of it.

 

Ah, those pesky facts....

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

On 9/15/2021 at 9:51 AM, YABO713 said:

 

^A neighbor of mine told me that the owners of this house have put over $1 million into the interior. If it wasn't against the law, I'd definitely break in and look haha

Hmm, so they put over a million into the interior but couldn't find it in the budget to continue the brick on the sides of the house?!  

8 hours ago, marty15 said:

The owners of Minh Anh wanted to retire. They just got a more comfortable retirement out of it.

Thanks. That’s definitely major consolation. 

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"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

$50 on Nucleus being relocated to the west 70s

You're half right

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

Westinghouse?

Personally, I’m hoping for a two-story Burger King.

Mcdonalds on top of a Burger King?

3 minutes ago, YO to the CLE said:

Mcdonalds on top of a Burger King?

The peak of mixed-use development.

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Lake-Detroit site bought by Rochester, NY developer

By Ken Prendergast / September 29, 2021

 

A vacant property at a high-profile intersection on Cleveland’s West Side recently sold to a Rochester, NY developer with deep pockets. Although a decision hasn’t apparently been made on what will be developed at the corner of Detroit and Lake avenues, multi-family housing is the preferred use. It’s the latest of several potential developments within a few blocks of this site that could offer a mix of housing choices, retailers and jobs in a walkable, transit-friendly setting near Edgewater Park.

 

 

MORE

https://neo-trans.blog/2021/09/29/lake-detroit-site-bought-by-rochester-ny-developer/

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

Thanks for the great news, @KJP.  That has the potential to be such a transformative corner…and hopefully they truly go for mixed-use! A neighborhood grocer would be great there. 
 

8 hours ago, KJP said:

You're half right


Hmm unless I missed something, I missed any obvious nuCLEus or Stark connections in the article. This can only mean that “half right” = LLD’s next Cleveland foray is the acquisition of the nuCLEus lots, where they’ll build one of their high-rise residential towers!

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The half-right part was that it is in the West 70s.

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

Is that awful piece of a art technically in city land and could survive this new construction?

Sounds like good news, though still very early.  The Lake corridor has big potential, especially if a couple dominoes like this begin to fall.  

50 minutes ago, cle_guy90 said:

Is that awful piece of a art technically in city land and could survive this new construction?

 

My wife HATES that thing. Like most art, I'm ambivalent to apathetic.

 

As for the development, I believe the developers are farther along than they're letting on.

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

3 hours ago, KJP said:

 

My wife HATES that thing. Like most art, I'm ambivalent to apathetic.

 

As for the development, I believe the developers are farther along than they're letting on.

Maybe they will buy the old gas station at the corner and donate a portion of the property at the point to the city to allow for the redesign of that intersection and really improve and brighten that area!

"I think that paddle is an interesting gateway into the neighborhood" said no one, ever. 

 

 

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I'd argue the paddle, while not the most engaging to all, helps create a more diverse selection of public art in the city. It shows how perceptions change over time, from representational bronze sculptures, to modernist ones (Edgewater), to playful Oldenberg-esque ones. My hope would be for more public art that add's to the diversity of the city.

22 minutes ago, scg80 said:

I'd argue the paddle, while not the most engaging to all, helps create a more diverse selection of public art in the city. It shows how perceptions change over time, from representational bronze sculptures, to modernist ones (Edgewater), to playful Oldenberg-esque ones. My hope would be for more public art that add's to the diversity of the city.

 

Agreed. I'm not particularly a fan of the paddle - but as my good friend says "if all art pleases you, it's not art."

1 hour ago, YABO713 said:

 

Agreed. I'm not particularly a fan of the paddle - but as my good friend says "if all art pleases you, it's not art."

Yeah but I think some art fits more the categorization of the leg lamp. While some people like it and may even be proud of it, the vast majority of people do not so it does not deserve such a prominent spot. 

UrbanOhio strikes again. A major development is planned for a high-profile intersection. And we discuss a oversized paddle... Luv ya UO. 😘

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

It appears the Waverly & Oak site is about to get cleared.

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^ Work started this morning, beginning with tree removal...

 

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Work also is underway on The Slate in the 5500 block of Herman Avenue by Solo Development.

 

Has townhomes listing in the $400,000s...

 

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"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

On 8/20/2021 at 10:19 AM, KJP said:

EDIT: Another demo, this time at 4809 Lorain Ave., by the Urban Community School. Too bad this building couldn't be saved. I think it adds some historical diversity and authenticity to this stretch of Lorain which otherwise looks like it's lined with pre-fab structures.


4809 Lorain Ave has officially been demoed.


 

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

On 10/12/2021 at 11:22 AM, KJP said:

 

 

Cool to see a developer addressing this and giving a sh**, or at least pretending to

I'm not a naysayer, so this is out of character for me.... I fear this building sit empty and unsold for a LONG time. The owner, who claims the CIA is after him, has rebuffed multiple generous offers over the years from prospective buyers.

 

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

54 minutes ago, KJP said:

I'm not a naysayer, so this is out of character for me.... I fear this building sit empty and unsold for a LONG time. The owner, who claims the CIA is after him, has rebuffed multiple generous offers over the years from prospective buyers.

 

 


Interesting! It seems the LLC owns that entire corner. That is unfortunate if that's still their view.

Lots happening in this area. More coming!!!

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

Hopefully some NEOT bombs!  

4 minutes ago, Cleburger said:

Hopefully some NEOT bombs!  

 

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"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

2 hours ago, KJP said:

Lots happening in this area. More coming!!!

 

 

On 2/17/2021 at 4:03 PM, tykaps said:

Old vs New plans for Karam:

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See more info here:

https://courbanize.com/projects/karamseniorliving/information

 

Here are the previous revisions for comparison. I still like the original better, but at least the current design is better then the lousy version in between.

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

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Developer acquires lakefront industrial site for housing

By Ken Prendergast / October 28, 2021

 

Some real estate developers join a parade already in progress. Others start the parade. Property Advisors Group (PAG) appears to be in the latter category with their acquisition yesterday of a large property at 8400 Lake Ave. on which it intends to build housing.

 

PAG is starting what some expect will be the arrival of more investors and more residential developments along and north of Lake Avenue, between Detroit Avenue and Clifton Boulevard. This is an area that hasn’t yet seen the kind of investment activity as Gordon Square to the east or the stability of the Edgewater neighborhood to the west.

 

MORE:

https://neo-trans.blog/2021/10/28/lake-erie-lake-ave-proposed-zoning-attract-developer/

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

We have dirt moving at Waverly & Oak!

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^^Nice article KJP. There’s certainly a noticeable uptick in potential new projects west of W65th in recent months, great news for the near west side.

I walk my dog past every day - they're not messing around

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Ex-Westinghouse plant sold to developer

By Ken Prendergast / October 30, 2021

 

One of the most visible properties on Cleveland’s West Side is the former Westinghouse plant, as it towers over the West Shoreway near Edgewater Park. And it’s now in the hands of an investor who intends to redevelop the historic property into a mix of uses including residential, hotel, restaurant and commercial. News of a pending sale was first reported by NEOtrans in July.

 

MORE:

https://neo-trans.blog/2021/10/30/ex-westinghouse-plant-sold-to-developer/

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

^ can i be more over the moon about this? wow.

 

"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

  • 5 weeks later...

Across the street from Menlo Park Academy (former Joseph & Feiss clothing factory)....

 

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....is this small townhouse development that got its first building permit in 2017 but had to be renewed two times before construction began. They're using Amish workers to build Walworth Pointe townhomes:  https://www.progressiveurban.com/Walworth_Pointe_Townhomes_Rendering_New_Construction_Detroit_Shoreway_Cleveland_Ohio

 

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"In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck

10 hours ago, KJP said:

Across the street from Menlo Park Academy (former Joseph & Feiss clothing factory)....

 

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....is this small townhouse development that got its first building permit in 2017 but had to be renewed two times before construction began. They're using Amish workers to build Walworth Pointe townhomes:  https://www.progressiveurban.com/Walworth_Pointe_Townhomes_Rendering_New_Construction_Detroit_Shoreway_Cleveland_Ohio

 

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Love seeing the development/rehabbing extend south of Lorain in this area.

  • 2 weeks later...

The Waverly and Oak pit looks just about dug out. 

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22 hours ago, originaljbw said:

The Waverly and Oak pit looks just about dug out. 

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They’ve already started foundation work. It’s an impressive site.

It’s crazy what an impact the new developments along W73rd in/around Battery Park are. 
 

The 25-unit Park Place Townhomes will help fill in a big missing gap, while the two Avenue Partners’ apartment buildings (258 total units) have an incredibly strong street presence to the east. Totally changes the whole look and feel of this stretch, which is awesome. It now is really starting to feel like a very dense and built up corridor / neighborhood.

 

 

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I also drove down a similar path this morning :)

 

 

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I visited the Detroit Shoreway area this past summer and was blown away by how great of a neighborhood it is. These new townhomes/apartments really make the area look much nicer and they make the neighborhood look nice and modern when viewed from Edgewater Beach and the Shoreway. If I was moving to Cleveland, I'd probably pick the Gordon Square area - It would be great to live in a neighborhood that's within walking distance of a vibrant commercial district as well as Edgewater Park and the Lakefront Bikeway!

 

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