December 19, 2024Dec 19 a friend from here in ny happens to be visiting since yesterday and staying at aquamarine and he txt me it woke him right up this morning. he didn’t know what it was until now, “i thought it was the end of the world so oh well and went back to sleep.” 💥🎅😂
December 31, 2024Dec 31 avon lake power plant implosion — the lance aerial/antonioni mastercut — 🎉💥😂 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DELXiwRphf8/?igsh=MTJiZzRmY3BubWN1bw==
January 1Jan 1 On 12/7/2024 at 10:03 AM, X said: Avon doesn't have a lakefront. That's Avon Lake, a separate city which is larger in land area than Lakewood. yes, people are touchy about this! from learned experience lol I didn't realize it was larger than Lakewood, that's wild. it's such a shame the lakefront is completely locked up by private residencies with minimal access. On 12/13/2024 at 12:02 PM, KJP said: How (or why) does someone walk from any of the houses near the bottom of that plan to the commercial district? There is no pedestrian linkage. Lake road (which people treat like a highway) doesn't even have consistent sidewalks, nor do many of the side streets. and the ones that do exist are in often in disrepair and inaccessible by people with mobility difficulties. it's really awful.
January 1Jan 1 2 hours ago, Jax said: yes, people are touchy about this! from learned experience lol I didn't realize it was larger than Lakewood, that's wild. it's such a shame the lakefront is completely locked up by private residencies with minimal access. It's not really about being touchy, it's just amazing how often people seem not to realize that they are separate. They have different names. It'd be like people talking about Cleveland Heights and calling it Cleveland. It is only larger in land area (which was what the conversation was about), but only about half the population as Lakewood.
January 2Jan 2 Yes, I understood you were taking about land area. It was quite clear. And some people are definitely touchy about it, I've witnessed Avon Lakers personally offended to be thought of as Avoners.
January 2Jan 2 3 hours ago, Jax said: Yes, I understood you were taking about land area. It was quite clear. And some people are definitely touchy about it, I've witnessed Avon Lakers personally offended to be thought of as Avoners. It would make it easier for the rest of us outsiders if they would just merge Avon and Avon Lake (do Cleveland and East Cleveland while at it). Fixed it.
January 2Jan 2 On 12/19/2024 at 6:33 AM, mrnyc said: avon lake power plant demo this morning — go to 4:35 here: Been meaning to chime in for a while now on this! The Avon Lake power plant had been one of the most unique and most loved surf spots anywhere. This was for a few reasons: Firstly, I have had the experience of working at a lot of power plants. One thing many plants have in common is that by their nature they literally enhance nature by being fenced off with little public disturbance. Avon Lake was no different, and while they did construct some breakwalls there it was a very natural looking ecosystem! The setup allowed for a beautiful little sand dune area with all kinds cool plants and wildlife. As long as you steered away from the high fences and barbed wire it could have doubled on a film set as the Outer Banks or a lot of the best beaches down in South Carolina. It was just a little glimpse into what we lost along 99% of our shoreline with overdevelopment. Second because the power plant cooling system jetted out hot water into the lake, you could still surf there even when most of Lake Erie had already frozen over. On those winter days it was absolutely surreal, as visibility was limited by steam rising from the water while jumping fish and diving birds swirled all around you. In summer season this hot water often made the water temps around 85 degrees. For those who don't know, surfers use wax on their boards for friction, as a wet board is the slipperiest thing on earth. But wax is really sensitive to water temps, and you need the right brand for the right conditions. My friends and I would stock up on wax made for the Tropis, so guys working the surf shops in NJ or wherever would always we where going on our "trip" haha. Yet truth be told, even that tropical wax would eventually just melt off your board during summer wave days there. Anyhow, just a little background on a lost surf spot...lost primarily because of a questionable shoreline armoring project that was completely unneccessary. Losing the hot water was a minor thing, but losing the waves and eventually much of the sand beach was another. But such is life. Hopefully the new version of the coastline there is someday able to create more memories.
January 3Jan 3 13 hours ago, Jax said: Yes, I understood you were taking about land area. It was quite clear. And some people are definitely touchy about it, I've witnessed Avon Lakers personally offended to be thought of as Avoners. Avonites lol...
March 3Mar 3 something fun — 🎉 Former Lorain landfill reborn as $12.5M kart racing complex aims to spark city’s revival Updated: Feb. 26, 2025 By Hannah Drown, cleveland.com LORAIN, Ohio — After sitting idle for decades as a forgotten landfill, a 37-acre site in Lorain is about to roar back to life with a new purpose. This summer, the long-dormant property will become home to the Lorain Ohio KartPlex -- a $12.5 million racing complex, set to bring international kart racing competitions, recreational go-karting and youth racing programs to the city. Partially funded by $4 million in ARPA tourism grants from Lorain County and the city of Lorain, the facility is expected to open in June, with its first event scheduled for July 19. more: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/02/former-lorain-landfill-reborn-as-125m-kart-racing-complex-aims-to-spark-citys-revival.html Photos courtesy of Kris McCrone. special to cleveland.com
March 10Mar 10 Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority looks to build apartments on old Whittier, Lowell schools property Carissa Woytach The Chronicle-Telegram Mar 10, 2025 1:00 AM LORAIN — The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority is not waiting for federal funds to start building affordable housing on the city’s south side, its leadership said. LMHA, alongside its contracted developer TFG Housing Resources, plans to transform the former Whittier and Lowell school sites into 75 rental units dubbed the Oakwood Park development. The former Whittier Middle School, near East 32nd Street and Seneca Avenue, housed students for more than 80 years until it was demolished in 2012. Lowell Elementary, near East 32nd and Clinton Avenue, opened in the mid 1960s and was demolished in 2015. Full story and rendering: https://chroniclet.com/news/423314/lorain-metropolitan-housing-authority-looks-to-build-apartments-on-old-whittier-lowell-schools-property/
March 25Mar 25 Avison Young casts wider net for former power plant property in Avon Lake The Chicago office of Avison Young is broadening its search for developers that want to tackle 43 acres of lakefront property in Ohio's Lorain County formerly occupied by the GenOn Energy Services power plant. The Canadian commercial real estate firm already has gone through its Rolodex of national developers, none of which wanted to take on the Avon Lake project at 33570 Lake Road, Don Lydon, an Avison Young senior vice president and longtime Northeast Ohio commercial real estate broker, told the Cleveland Business Journal. "Quite honestly, a project of this size is only going to be of interest to a small handful of guys on a nationwide basis" because it is "rather large" and located in the Cleveland area, which is seen as a secondary real estate market, Lydon said. So earlier this month, Avison Young began marketing the Lake Erie property on Crexi, the commercial real estate marketplace, in hopes of attracting a local master developer and sub-developers to redevelop the lakefront property with mostly residential units but also a small amount of commercial space to serve the enclave's residents. In the "good old days," Avison Young could call "five or six local guys who had the wherewithal to do" a project like this. "Now, not so much," Lydon said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2025/03/25/avison-young-seeks-developers-avon-lake-property.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 26Mar 26 ^ that seems odd, its a diamond of a site. as long as some nice mixed use developments are built there and they activate the waterfront it will be extremely popular. i would think planners would be champing at the bit to take a crack at it?
March 26Mar 26 7 hours ago, mrnyc said: ^ that seems odd, its a diamond of a site. as long as some nice mixed use developments are built there and they activate the waterfront it will be extremely popular. i would think planners would be champing at the bit to take a crack at it? I haven't followed this development, but I wonder if the site has been cleaned up or if that is still required. That and the size could be why there's not a lot of interest as is.
April 4Apr 4 the mango mussolini would say oh well too bad 🙀 A city on hold: Trump order halts millions in funding for Lorain’s most vulnerable Updated: Apr. 04, 2025 By Hannah Drown, cleveland.com LORAIN, Ohio – In South Lorain, where many residents lack cars and the nearest full-service grocery store is miles away, a long-promised federal grant was supposed to help bridge the gap. The city planned to finally build a road connecting the historically redlined neighborhood to essential services—like food. But that $1.5 million planning grant, and millions more in federal funds meant to ease isolation, prevent flooding and expand public transit, are now in limbo. paywall: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/04/a-city-on-hold-trump-order-halts-millions-in-funding-for-lorains-most-vulnerable.html
April 4Apr 4 in better news — The Anchor Lorain opens in Ariel Broadway Hotel By CLARA WICINSKI | [email protected] UPDATED: April 3, 2025 The Ariel Broadway Hotel held a grand opening April 2 of its newest restaurant, The Anchor Lorain. The restaurant is on the first floor of the hotel, offering views of Lake Erie and the Lorain Lighthouse. “We wanted to provide an upscale dining experience, but at an affordable price,” hotel owner Radhika Reddy said. more: https://www.morningjournal.com/2025/04/02/the-anchor-lorain-opens-in-ariel-broadway-hotel/ Ariel Broadway Hotel’s newest restaurant, The Anchor Lorain, opened its doors on April 2. The restaurant will offer an upscale yet affordable dining experience. Guests can see views of Lake Erie and the Lorain Lighthouse while enjoying a blend of seafood and pasta dishes made from scratch. (Clara Wicinski — The Morning Journal)
April 21Apr 21 In case anyone rly cares about Topgolf, progress on Greater Cleveland’s second Topgolf location:
April 21Apr 21 @Geowizical Just curious, where exactly is this? While asking this I will thank you for all the recent update photos you posted. it's appreciated.
April 21Apr 21 4 minutes ago, Clvlndr in LV said: @Geowizical Just curious, where exactly is this? While asking this I will thank you for all the recent update photos you posted. it's appreciated. Along i90 in avon next to the new dicks and the existing Ashley, Cabelas, main event
April 22Apr 22 i love going in a cabelas. i can’t help it. the display stuff some (all?) of then have is cool.
May 1May 1 downtown lorain redevelopment of the former pellet terminal and power plant is moving along —City of Lorain Waterfront Redevelopment ProjectThe City of Lorain, with its partner the Lorain Port Authority, is working toward the transformation of 50-acres of long-vacant shipbuilding, steel, and manufacturing sites at the confluence of the Black River and Lake Erie in downtown Lorain. With funding already secured for full brownfield cleanup and transportation infrastructure, the Lorain Waterfront is now planned for robust, mixed-use revitalization with a commitment to ensuring safe and equitable recreational access to our waterfront and water resources. The Waterfront Redevelopment Project is a broad and innovative plan to improve commercial, mixed-use, and recreational access and includes three components.Sunset Pier ParkThe Sunset Pier Park Project will redevelop a prominent area on the lakefront known as the “finger piers”. Park amenities are anticipated to include a community amphitheater, trails, and fishing areas within a natural setting on the prominent finger piers.Hot Waters Boating AccessThe “Hot Waters” Boat Launch access is the only free public boat launch in our region and is currently heavily used by the boating public. This launch provides equitable recreational opportunities in a disadvantaged community and will replace the concrete launch ramp, the deteriorated floating docks, and the failed bulkhead. Additional boating and fishing centered amenities are planned for the park.Pellet Terminal Remediation and Redevelopment ProjectLorain recently received a $4,026,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Development and contributed an additional $1,700,000 in City funding toward access, restroom, and lighting improvements. The project will remediate contaminated soil from 20+ acres of waterfront property that previously served as an iron ore pellet terminal, preparing the site for mixed-use development. The project will also extend Broadway to the pellet terminal site, provide utilities critical to the long-term development of this area, revamp and repave the entrance to the “Hot Waters” boat launch, and improve traffic flow. With an eye toward future redevelopment, the City ultimately seeks to make the Pellet Terminal site an accessible public destination with venues offering open space and a range of uses that may include, but are not limited to recreation, entertainment, cultural programs, business and conferencing, retail, tourism, and hospitality. The City and our project partners are committed to working with local organizations and state and federal agencies to ensure the successful funding and implementation of these critical projects.more:https://www.cityoflorain.org/648/City-of-Lorain-Waterfront-Redevelopment-
May 2May 2 Lorain is going to have some of the best waterfront access in NEO. Hope we see something good pop up on the "mixed use development" acreage.
May 13May 13 clevelandAvon Lake moves forward to rezone for townhomesAvon Lake moves forward to rezone for townhomesPulte Homes plans to construct 73 townhome units in the town center location at Avon-Belden Rd and Walker Rd. They are also currently constructing a 28-unit development, Sand Ridge Run, to the west of Avon-Belden Rd.
May 20May 20 nice to see they are aggressive to build mixed income housing --also, per the article maybe more good news:That workforce housing hopes to dovetail with developments Mayor Jack Bradley hinted at during his state of the city address Feb. 26. During his speech, Bradley said investors were looking at the former Republic Steel and National Gypsum sites.Republic Steel, one of two hulking steel mills spread across East 28th Street, has been idled since 2016. National Gypsum, on the east side, shuttered in 2008.Lorain Metropolitan Housing Auth...Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority looks to build apar...LMHA, alongside its contracted developer TFG Housing Resources, plans to transform the former Whittier and Lowell school building sites into 75 rental units dubbed the Oakwood Park development.
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