December 9, 20186 yr I'm not trying to downplay gentrification, it does happen especially on the coasts and it's certainly something to be aware of, but a lot of these types of protestors are just a slightly different kind of NIMBY.
March 2, 20196 yr Is this since Cleveland Clinic is increasing partnering with Case Western Reserve..?? UH, University of Oxford partner to find cures for rare diseases Updated Feb 28, 11:37 AM; Posted Feb 28, 11:12 AM By Julie Washington, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- University Hospitals has entered a multi-year partnership with the University of Oxford to establish a global center dedicated to finding therapies for rare diseases. The two institutions will combine resources on both sides of the Atlantic to create the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre, it was announced today. The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre will operate out of two sites, one in Oxford and one at Harrington. In Cleveland, the centre will be based in UH’s Harrington Discovery Institute, which advances promising therapies for rare diseases by focusing on drug development. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/02/uh-university-of-oxford-partner-to-find-cures-for-rare-diseases.html
March 5, 20196 yr Big news out of University Circle! moCa Makes Admission Free with 50th Anniversary Initiative Author: Carrie Wise Published March 4, 2019 Admission to Cleveland’s museum of contemporary art, moCa, will now be free, every day. The change is part of its “open house” initiative, which aims to increase access to the institution as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Free admission starts March 16 with the opening of its anniversary exhibitions. The museum is closed until March 15. https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/moca-makes-admission-free-with-50th-anniversary-initiative Edited March 5, 20196 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
March 5, 20196 yr ^Does bad cApitilization come with the free admission? I just went to MOCA's website--and I see its their new thing. Looks silly and as if they are trying to hard to be edgy or whatever. Now the "of" is of equal importance as "art" or "museum", but "Contemporary" is more important. I get it---just looks really amateur.
April 4, 20196 yr You can donate here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/university-circle-inc-ohio University Circle Inc. could win $100,000 for Uptown neighborhood, but needs to raise $6,000 first Updated Mar 18, 2019; Posted Mar 18, 2019 CLEVELAND, Ohio -- University Circle Inc., a nonprofit economic development institution, wants to create more public art and a dog park on Euclid Avenue. But it needs your help. The group is a finalist in the USA Today “A Community Thrives” grant, which splits $2 million in grants for community building ideas. Previous funded projects include a new grocery store in Walnut Hills, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, and a skate park in Pensacola, Florida. University Circle Inc. applied to win $100,000. To be eligible, the group must raise $6,000 by April 12. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/03/university-circle-inc-could-win-100000-for-uptown-neighborhood-but-needs-to-raise-6000-first.html Edited April 4, 20196 yr by MuRrAy HiLL
December 5, 20213 yr Just wanted to say, extremely pumped to bring the family to Holiday CircleFest this year. Looks to be great weather with loads to do. https://www.universitycircle.org/events/2021/12/05/holiday-circlefest
September 20, 20222 yr Is UC becoming Greater Cleveland’s top job hub? By Ken Prendergast / September 20, 2022 For the first time in 200 years, Downtown Cleveland is at risk of losing its position as the region’s top employment hub. And in so doing, it would also no longer be Ohio’s top job hub, too. Downtown Cleveland has held the region’s top ranking since the days before the Ohio Canal opened for business in 1832, making downtown Cleveland the state’s reigning economic powerhouse. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/09/20/is-uc-becoming-greater-clevelands-top-job-hub/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 20, 20222 yr ^ great article @KJP. University Circle is probably the area of Greater Cleveland that excites me the most. It's really developing into a sophisticated uptown district. Maybe RTA should rethink it's original Dual Hub vision.
September 20, 20222 yr 58 minutes ago, KJP said: Is UC becoming Greater Cleveland’s top job hub? By Ken Prendergast / September 20, 2022 For the first time in 200 years, Downtown Cleveland is at risk of losing its position as the region’s top employment hub. And in so doing, it would also no longer be Ohio’s top job hub, too. Downtown Cleveland has held the region’s top ranking since the days before the Ohio Canal opened for business in 1832, making downtown Cleveland the state’s reigning economic powerhouse. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2022/09/20/is-uc-becoming-greater-clevelands-top-job-hub/ Interesting article, but it doesn't make complete sense. If Cleveland Clinic is 40,000 employees, that leaves 40,000 in University Circle. If Downtown has 100,000 employees, then UC is nowhere near taking over Downtown as the largest job hub. The article itself states that Cleveland Clinic is not part of University Circle.
September 20, 20222 yr ^Cleveland Clinic shoudl absolutely be considered part of UC. Now is the time though where they need to get their sh*t together and create a cohesive and walkable campus linked with UC. The newer buildings under const are a small step better than before. Why can't they seriously build something to interact with the street the way Miller Pavilion does. I mean is it really that difficult?!
September 20, 20222 yr @jcw92 It's debatable as to whether Cleveland Clinic should be considered part of UC, or at least Greater University Circle as UCI calls it. And debate is what makes this subject interesting, IMHO. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 20, 20222 yr 2 minutes ago, KJP said: @jcw92 It's debatable as to whether Cleveland Clinic should be considered part of UC, or at least Greater University Circle as UCI calls it. And debate is what makes this subject interesting, IMHO. Thanks. I guess "Greater UC" makes sense here. Neighborhoods will lose their distinction if they just keep growing and growing to include anything booming around it. UC ends at E. 105th. Pushing it all the way to E. 86th St or wherever, just to claim the employees of the Cleveland Clinic doesn't seem right. Your argument makes sense though if we say "Greater UC".
September 20, 20222 yr 13 minutes ago, YO to the CLE said: ^Cleveland Clinic shoudl absolutely be considered part of UC. Now is the time though where they need to get their sh*t together and create a cohesive and walkable campus linked with UC. The newer buildings under const are a small step better than before. Why can't they seriously build something to interact with the street the way Miller Pavilion does. I mean is it really that difficult?! But its not. UC can't just swallow up anything around it---nor should it. All neighborhoods should be vibrant. And yes, there should be cohesion and walkability between them so that its like one big active city.
September 20, 20222 yr Call me a traditionalist- but I'll always consider Cleveland Clinic to be in Fairfax. Because it is.
September 20, 20222 yr I guess there's University Circle the neighborhood and University Circle the region. Seems like the Clinic is part of the latter.
September 20, 20222 yr I’m not concerned about a narrative that UC is passing downtown as a jobs or residential hub. University Circle IS Cleveland. Obviously, NEOtrans gives an eye-opening analysis comparing the downtown core with UC - and I bet many folks (myself included) didn’t realize just how close the numbers between jobs and residents in the two districts are. But the most important takeaway is how UC is a big part of the turnaround of a city that was a bit on the ropes not long ago. UC’s growth and vibrancy is a source of pride for the city and will only add to the perception of Cleveland as an attractive, vital urban center. And if downtown is motivated to up its game by UC’s dynamic growth - then it really is a win-win for the region. How successful (or not) downtown is in luring new employers will be fascinating to watch. Edited September 21, 20222 yr by CleveFan
September 20, 20222 yr As great as the news is about the growth of UC (which includes the Clinic as far as l'm concerned) l think the stagnant downtown office climate is a big problem. And of course it's not just a Cleveland problem but appears to be a national one. WFH is here to stay and that really impacts all downtowns. It was bad enough when the competition was just suburban office parks with all their free parking. Now this. Previous administrations worked on creating an environment that was conducive for growing the residential population. I have read recently that there is a new focus on figuring out a way to grow the downtown Cleveland office market too. Not sure what can be done but l'm glad they are at least being proactive.
September 21, 20222 yr 3 hours ago, cadmen said: As great as the news is about the growth of UC (which includes the Clinic as far as l'm concerned) l think the stagnant downtown office climate is a big problem. And of course it's not just a Cleveland problem but appears to be a national one. WFH is here to stay and that really impacts all downtowns. It was bad enough when the competition was just suburban office parks with all their free parking. Now this. Previous administrations worked on creating an environment that was conducive for growing the residential population. I have read recently that there is a new focus on figuring out a way to grow the downtown Cleveland office market too. Not sure what can be done but l'm glad they are at least being proactive. Don't hold your breath. The current administration actually pushed through legislation that will hurt residential development Downtown. If they use that kind of brilliance on the office market, don't expect any improvements there, but maybe a boost for the I-271 corridor.
September 21, 20222 yr DCA's Mike Deemer acknowledged that the 80,100 figure that Dillard provided was incorrect. It has been removed from the article. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 21, 20222 yr 14 hours ago, jcw92 said: Don't hold your breath. The current administration actually pushed through legislation that will hurt residential development Downtown. If they use that kind of brilliance on the office market, don't expect any improvements there, but maybe a boost for the I-271 corridor. City council voted on and passed an ordinance that hurts housing development in the City? Which ordinance? Edited September 21, 20222 yr by Oldmanladyluck
September 21, 20222 yr 1 hour ago, Oldmanladyluck said: City council voted on and passed an ordinance that hurts housing development in the City? Which ordinance? I said Downtown, not the full city. The new mayor reduced the incentives around property tax abatement for new development or new rehabs in Downtown and certain other neighborhoods like Ohio City to try to drive development to other areas as if Downtown was fully developed and didn't need anymore housing. Not the smartest move by a long shot.
September 22, 20222 yr On 9/21/2022 at 11:13 AM, Oldmanladyluck said: City council voted on and passed an ordinance that hurts housing development in the City? Which ordinance? @Oldmanladyluck. I found it. It is Ord. No. 482-2022.
September 23, 20222 yr On 9/21/2022 at 1:16 PM, jcw92 said: I said Downtown, not the full city. The new mayor reduced the incentives around property tax abatement for new development or new rehabs in Downtown and certain other neighborhoods like Ohio City to try to drive development to other areas as if Downtown was fully developed and didn't need anymore housing. Not the smartest move by a long shot. Lol, no. The tax a abements were reduced from 100% to 85%, that's not gonna kill development downtown. Tax abatments are just a bad policy in general.
December 7, 20222 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 20, 20232 yr Ronayne’s replacement at University Circle has been announced: https://www.universitycircle.org/newsroom/2023/01/20/university-circle-inc-selects-kate-borders-as-president Press Release: University Circle Inc.’s (UCI) Board of Trustees has announced that Kate Borders will become the organization’s next President. Borders is a nationally recognized leader in urban development and place management who will bring more than 20 years of experience to the University Circle neighborhood. Borders currently serves as President of Downtown Tempe Authority & Downtown Tempe Foundation in Tempe, Arizona. Her vision for Downtown Tempe is to strengthen and promote the district as the most urban destination in the Phoenix Valley. Nationally, Borders serves as the Board Chair of the International Downtown Association (IDA), an organization providing tools and strategies for creating healthy centers that anchor the well-being of towns, cities and regions of the world. IDA represents a consortium of more than 575 organizations in eight countries worldwide. “I am very excited that Kate will be taking over the leadership of UCI,” said Craig Martahus, Chair of UCI’s Board of Trustees. “She is bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the Circle that is going to benefit all of our stakeholders.” “My deeply rooted passion for the arts was instilled in me from childhood,” said Kate Borders. “My love of community and place management was born through my career experiences, for which I'm incredibly grateful. This position melds the two and it’s an honor to have been selected as UCI's next leader. I cannot wait to get connected and start this work.” In her current position, Borders has collaborated with Tempe’s merchants, property owners, city leaders and Arizona State University to stimulate a renewal in the city’s downtown. Borders previously served as President of the Downtown Fresno Partnership in Fresno, California, a similarly structured business improvement district. Borders has also served as chief executive of the East Town Association in Milwaukee, and of The Peoria Art Guild in Peoria, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Arizona and a Master of Arts Administration from Columbia College. Borders’ appointment follows a comprehensive, nationwide search led by executive search firm, Waverly Partners, working in tandem with a seven-member search committee appointed by UCI’s Board of Trustees and chaired by Geri Presti, President and CEO of The Music Settlement. Search committee members included Dr. Edward Barksdale, Katie Brancato, Pat Pastore, Maria Spangler, Felton Thomas, and Doug Wang. UCI is a 66-year-old community service corporation. Chris Ronayne served at UCI’s President from 2005-2021. Gary Hanson, former Executive Director of The Cleveland Orchestra, currently serves as UCI’s Interim President. Kate Borders will begin her tenure as UCI’s President on Monday, June 12. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 2, 20232 yr Interesting article on Cleveland's own Dunkleosteus...fossils housed at the CMNH. https://phys.org/news/2023-03-chunky-dunk-cleveland-prehistoric-sea.html
October 17, 20231 yr !!! Smoke and water damage from a fire leaves Western Reserve Historical Society library closed for 6-9 months Updated: Oct. 16, 2023, 5:38 p.m.| Published: Oct. 16, 2023, 12:26 p.m. By Steven Litt, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The library at the Western Reserve Historical Society library remains closed after a fire late last month left archival materials in the basement damaged by water and other parts of the four-story brick building affected by smoke and soot. On Sept. 29, the historical society reopened regular programs and exhibits at the institution’s complex at 10825 East Blvd. The institution is known for housing local treasures, including the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, the neon Cleveland Indians Wahoo sign, and a large collection of vintage automobiles. Ann Sindelar, the library’s reference supervisor, said that roughly 100 boxes of records from three specific collections were involved, a number she said was a small fraction of the overall collection. The library declined to identify the specific nature of the documents because it had not yet contacted all the donors, Sindelar said. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/10/smoke-and-water-damage-from-a-fire-leaves-western-reserve-historical-society-library-closed-for-6-9-months.html
January 31, 20241 yr Lake Erie Folk Fest leaving Euclid for Case Western Reserve University Staff Report PUBLISHED: January 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: January 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. The Lake Erie Folk Fest is returning Feb. 3 for its eighth year but it will have a new location. “The Case Western Reserve University campus is in the heart of Northeast Ohio’s largest arts and culture hub, and WRUW-FM 91.1 is the preeminent college radio station in our region,” she continued. “We could not be more excited to be partnering with these wonderful people and bringing Lake Erie Folk Fest into this new space and new chapter.” https://www.morningjournal.com/2024/01/29/lake-erie-folk-fest-leaving-euclid-for-case-western-reserve-university/amp/
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