Posted October 17, 200519 yr Chris Ronayne actually mentioned this at the unveiling of the Lakefront Plan last month. This is the first I've heard of it since: From today's Crain's Cleveland Business Salvation Army seeks $60M for East Side rec center 6:00 am, October 17, 2005 Imagine a sprawling, $30 million community center with two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, top-of-the-line fitness center and an unobstructed view of Lake Erie from a hilltop locale — all open to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. The Cleveland branch of the Salvation Army is trying to make that grand vision a reality by applying for a $60 million grant from the Salvation Army's Eastern Territory to build a 130,000-square-foot community center in Gordon Park, said Maj. Richard Gulley, area coordinator for the local Salvation Army division. Though it might not know until January whether the money will come through, the local Salvation Army already has struck a deal with the city of Cleveland to buy 12.5 acres at the East Side park for $1.25 million. The land sale is pending the center's approval, Maj. Gulley said. [more at http://crainscleveland.com/]
October 17, 200519 yr If they put it where the aquarium is located, it will be very prominent coming in or going out to the east on I-90. Not to mention being a great asset to the neighborhoods around it.
October 18, 200519 yr this would be great for the east side. We need to encourage this kind of investment in the neighborhoods that have been hit hard by decay.
October 19, 200519 yr From today's PD: Salvation Army hopes to build water park Money of McDonald's heiress sought for project Wednesday, October 19, 2005 Susan Ruiz Patton Plain Dealer Reporter The Salvation Army in Cleveland is betting that it can raise $10 million locally to get an additional $60 million. If it is successful, it could build a state-of-the-art community center in Glenville unlike anything else in Northeast Ohio. The money is a sliver of the $1.5 billion left to the Salvation Army last year by the estate of McDonald's heiress Joan Kroc. She intended for the money to be spent on 30 to 40 lavish community centers built and run by Salvation Army chapters across the nation. To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: [email protected], 216-999-4937
January 10, 200619 yr No Kroc Center here By SHANNON MORTLAND 12:17 pm, January 9, 2006 Gordon Park won’t be sporting a new $30 million recreation center anytime soon. The Cleveland branch of the Salvation Army announced today, Jan. 9, that it was not chosen to receive financial support for a Kroc Center, which is a family recreation, education and cultural arts center that would have been open to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. The Cleveland Salvation Army had applied for a $60 million grant from its Eastern Territory to build a 130,000-square-foot center that would overlook Lake Erie. Half the money would have financed construction, and the other half would be used for an endowment to operate the center. The four territories that make up the Salvation Army in the Unites States are disbursing a $1.5 billion grant from the late Joan Kroc, the wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. Upon her death in 2003, Mrs. Kroc left the money to the Salvation Army to build up to 30 community centers across the country to help children and adults reach their full potential. In a statement issued Jan. 9 by Major Richard Gulley, the Salvation Army’s Cleveland area coordinator, and Keith Ashmus, the advisory board chairman, the local Salvation Army branch pledged its continued support of Greater Cleveland. “We are disappointed that we were not awarded this opportunity, but we will forge ahead with our critical work in Cleveland,” the statement said. “The proposal process has deepened our knowledge of the needs of the city’s neighborhood residents and strengthened our commitment to this community.”
January 10, 200619 yr This is a shame...it sounded like a very promising possibility for Gordon Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.
January 10, 200619 yr I don't think it's dead, just delayed. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 11, 200619 yr I wonder why we weren't chosen. Did they really find a community with more need? Maybe they found one with more capacity.
January 11, 200619 yr I don't think it's dead, just delayed. no, I think it is! unless there's someone else who's ready to put up that kind of money!
July 11, 200816 yr http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/pdf/press/20080711544.pdf News Advisory Groundbreaking for Gordon Park Improvement CLEVELAND – Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Councilmember Sabra Pierce Scott will join community members and children in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of over $260,000 of improvements to Gordon Park. These enhancements are a part of Mayor Jackson’s overall strategy to strengthen neighborhoods and improve the quality of life by connecting people to parks, green space, and trails. Improvements will include a new playground, play structure, picnic tables, game tables, benches and bike racks. A 3’ chain link fence will be installed along the edge to keep the children from running into the parking lot. More than 37 million dollars in planned investments for parks and recreation are outlined in the Mayor Jackson’s 5-year capital budget. WHO: Mayor Frank G. Jackson Councilmember Sabra Pierce Scott, (Ward 8 ) Michael E. Cox, Director Department of Parks, Recreation & Properties Residents & Friends WHAT: Groundbreaking for Gordon Park Improvements WHEN: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Gordon Park (East 72nd Street, South of Shoreway) "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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