cle25 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 1/27/2020 at 1:30 PM, cle25 said: ^^^ Wagar Park construction work out for bid today, construction to begin in March. https://patch.com/ohio/lakewood-oh/wagar-park-renovation-begins-search-contractor Further update on Wagar Park construction - contractor selected and work still on track to start next month. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/02/lakewoods-wagar-park-revitalization-project-set-to-begin-next-month.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Council President o'Malley is reporting that Lakewood’s Planning Commission has given permit approval for the redevelopment of the former BiRite building in Birdtown. Looking forward to seeing this vacant building come back to life! 6 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfohio Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Love it, a true best case scenario! But I'm holding out some unlikely hope that the ground floor tenant is Bi-Rite. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Sorry, no Bi-Rite... 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfohio Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 They're back! I love the folks at Phoenix, they are such good people. Hopefully they and Rising Star can both do well along this stretch. There are a LOT of great coffee spots in Lakewood. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acd Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, surfohio said: They're back! I love the folks at Phoenix, they are such good people. Hopefully they and Rising Star can both do well along this stretch. There are a LOT of great coffee spots in Lakewood. A few years ago, I remember thinking that it was surprising how few coffee shops there were in Lakewood. Since then, Rising Star, Goodkind, Brewella’s, Addicted, Playgrounds, Caffeine, Starbucks, and Burning River Coffee have all popped up and places like KB Confections and Ice Cream Joy added a cafe element. I’m sure I’m even missing a few. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cle25 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 2:02 PM, cle25 said: Any news from the meeting? Answering my own question. https://patch.com/ohio/lakewood-oh/view-ward-2-issue-6 According to the author of the article (Shachner, Ward 2 Councilman), the Board was pleased overall with the modifications Solove made to the Barry Buick project design over the past few months. Solove will make some further revisions and return to the March meeting for approval. Sounds like some of the nearby residents expressed concerns on traffic (I assume it's this group of NIMBYs: http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2019/04/03/orchard-grove-residents-resist-new-developments), but it doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Side note, the Observer opinion piece is hilarious IMO. This guy is concerned, among other things, about what "kind of people" will be living in the apartments, and what sort of threat they could pose to his children and pets. It's Lakewood man, sheesh... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty15 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, KJP said: It doesn’t mention it, but the rendering appears to show a demolished commercial building that sits on the corner of Detroit and Rockway. Hope that’s not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, marty15 said: It doesn’t mention it, but the rendering appears to show a demolished commercial building that sits on the corner of Detroit and Rockway. Hope that’s not the case. That is the case. It will be replaced with green space. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 By greenspace, do you mean "pointless suburban lawn?" 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 45 minutes ago, X said: By greenspace, do you mean "pointless suburban lawn?" I'm not sure. I've heard it referred to as a community garden and community space. They are looking for a public art component. Nearby residents actually want it to be parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It's too bad there's no investment happening in Lakewood these days... Big News! The Madison Branch of Lakewood Public Library will be undergoing a major renovation, including a better integration with Madison Park. This library is such a critical resource for the Birdtown neighborhood and beyond - 2,000 kids a year come in for homework help! The building was designed by Walker & Weeks, who also designed Severance Hall, the Hope Memorial Bridge and many other landmark structures around Cleveland. https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/02/lakewood-public-library-madison-branch-planning-29-million-renovation-including-additional-driveway.html 8 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfohio Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Superscript Comics and Games to open in Lakewood Updated 12:35 PM; Today 11:26 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Superscript Comics and Games will be the product of a lifetime of nerding out for owners Elliott Frank, Christine Frank and Nick Kratsas. The new board game and comic-book shop is slated to open at 13361 Madison Ave. in Lakewood in early May, selling a variety of tabletop games, comic books, manga, collectible toys, trading card games and more. The shop will also feature locally made board games and comic books. Superscript will have an equal emphasis on board games and comic books, offering selections for seasoned hobbyists and also items for new fans and kids. The owners aim for any kind of nerd to find something they can enjoy inside Superscript. “Our governing principle is, we want the store to be accessible to any level of interest or enthusiasm about the product,” Elliott said. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/03/superscript-comics-and-games-to-open-in-lakewood.html 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, surfohio said: Superscript Comics and Games to open in Lakewood Updated 12:35 PM; Today 11:26 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Superscript Comics and Games will be the product of a lifetime of nerding out for owners Elliott Frank, Christine Frank and Nick Kratsas. The new board game and comic-book shop is slated to open at 13361 Madison Ave. in Lakewood in early May, selling a variety of tabletop games, comic books, manga, collectible toys, trading card games and more. The shop will also feature locally made board games and comic books. Superscript will have an equal emphasis on board games and comic books, offering selections for seasoned hobbyists and also items for new fans and kids. The owners aim for any kind of nerd to find something they can enjoy inside Superscript. “Our governing principle is, we want the store to be accessible to any level of interest or enthusiasm about the product,” Elliott said. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/03/superscript-comics-and-games-to-open-in-lakewood.html This is not really my thing but I am glad to see some new retail in Lakewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Solove Development project at Bunt and Detroit is going before the Planning Commission tonight for conditional use. http://www.onelakewood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PCAgenda_030520.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, freefourur said: Solove Development project at Bunt and Detroit is going before the Planning Commission tonight for conditional use. http://www.onelakewood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PCAgenda_030520.pdf I was told it's gone from eight stories to four but with possible retail on the Detroit frontage. But I don't really get that from the site plan. “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 minute ago, KJP said: I was told it's gone from eight stories to four but with possible retail on the Detroit frontage. But I don't really get that from the site plan. The overall site plan looks a bit better IMHO. They will be positioned well if they ever get the opportunity to buy out Bruce's Auto Repair property. I do hope there will be some sort of retail frontage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Here's the site plan. Definitely sets it up for future redevelopment of George Shaker's property/current Bruce's Automotive. Talked to someone living near the project site who asked why an entrance/exit off Bunts with right turns only wasn't proposed. 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 My thinking on a Bunts road exit is that Bruce's has an exit right there and the GetGo has an exit right across the street. it would seem that there could be traffic flow problems with all of those exits so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO to the CLE Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It doesn't matter how they adjust the traffic flow or the design of the buildings, the residents of Parkwood DO NOT want this thing built. I was ironically at one of the original planning commission meetings for something else. It was quite comical the things they were throwing out there to try to give reasoning why it shouldn't be approved 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Just now, YO to the CLE said: It doesn't matter how they adjust the traffic flow or the design of the buildings, the residents of Parkwood DO NOT want this thing built. I was ironically at one of the original planning commission meetings for something else. It was quite comical the things they were throwing out there to try to give reasoning why it shouldn't be approved This is why NIMBY's should really just be ignored. Their criticism is not in good faith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htsguy Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, YO to the CLE said: It doesn't matter how they adjust the traffic flow or the design of the buildings, the residents of Parkwood DO NOT want this thing built. I was ironically at one of the original planning commission meetings for something else. It was quite comical the things they were throwing out there to try to give reasoning why it shouldn't be approved I could well imagine. Some of the stuff opponents of Top of the Hill in Cleveland Heights would come up with (at the 900 public meetings or during public comment at city council meetings) were often from outer space. It was often actually embarrassing to witness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, freefourur said: My thinking on a Bunts road exit is that Bruce's has an exit right there and the GetGo has an exit right across the street. it would seem that there could be traffic flow problems with all of those exits so close. I understand why you wouldn't want to have left turns to/from Bunts. But right turns shouldn't be a problem. “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Did anyone attend the Planning Commission meeting or know what transpired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YABO713 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, freefourur said: Did anyone attend the Planning Commission meeting or know what transpired? A NIMBY stood up and complained that this project would put any and all left-handed, color blind, unicyclists with webbed feet in grave danger, and it should be opposed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 48 minutes ago, freefourur said: Did anyone attend the Planning Commission meeting or know what transpired? It was postponed until next month. 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, YABO713 said: A NIMBY stood up and complained that this project would put any and all left-handed, color blind, unicyclists with webbed feet in grave danger, and it should be opposed. Also, nobody thought about how this might affect the ability to view a solar eclipse from one precise spot on the sidewalk. How can you say that there's been due diligence, when nobody considered this? Edited March 6, 2020 by freefourur 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 Seeds & Sprouts V - Early intel on real estate projects Lakewood landmark gets new owner, rehab pledge Adam Hayoun, who is best known for renovating historic structures in Ohio City, has bought 12065 Edgewater Dr. in Lakewood for $1,800,000 on March 2, according to county records. Hayoun, dba MSH Edgewater Investment LLC, acquired the 25-unit, 1927-built apartment building from 12065 Edgewater LLC. MORE: https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/03/seeds-sprouts-v-early-intel-on-real.html 5 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang_Brian Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Beck Center raises the roof on renovations to 100-year-old Lakewood campushttps://www.freshwatercleveland.com/breaking-ground/BeckCenter031020.aspx The Beck Center for the Arts has a long history of enriching the Northeast Ohio community through performing arts, arts education, visual art, and therapy programs. But the 87-year-old Lakewood institution at 17801 Detroit Ave. needs a bit of a facelift to its 3.5-acre campus to keep serving the 60,000 people who rely on the Beck Center annually for entertainment and services. On Tuesday, March 10, Beck officials will kick off the public portion of its $5.7 million “Creating our Future” capital campaign to update two buildings—one of which is more than 100 years old—and raze a third building to bring the complex into the 21st century. (Note: article also includes site plan.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ytown2ctown Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 15 hours ago, KJP said: I just moved around the corner from this project. Love the area, progress, and hopefully it will continue to grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, ytown2ctown said: I just moved around the corner from this project. Love the area, progress, and hopefully it will continue to grow! Welcome to my neighborhood! Let's get coffee/breakfast at the Shore when this pandemic blows over. 4 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nammoumj Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Distill Table in Lakewood Announces Plans to Permanently Close Sad news to report out of Lakewood as Distill Table announces that it will close its doors for good as a result of the pandemic. The small, buzzy space is not conducive to any sort of social distancing. Following is a note from management describing the painful decision.https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/05/08/distill-table-in-lakewood-announces-plans-to-permanently-close 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originaljbw Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 To clarify its only the restaurant closing, not Western Reserve Distillery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrclifton88 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) That is too bad, ate there for the first time last year and it was great! Also got hand sanitizer from the distillery I am worried about smaller restaurants that cant really reconfigure... think of the tiny places in Little Italy, etc... and then I think about NYC, where in many restaurants you are practically seated on top of each other. This is gonna be rough. Edited May 8, 2020 by mrclifton88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: That is too bad, ate there for the first time last year and it was great! Also got hand sanitizer from the distillery I am worried about smaller restaurants that cant really reconfigure... think of the tiny places in Little Italy, etc... and then I think about NYC, where in many restaurants you are practically seated on top of each other. This is gonna be rough. the city should close streets and allow restaurants to set up tables on the roadway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 This could be an interesting site for a multi-family or attached townhouse-type development.... REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE FOR SALE Madison - Cordova Loop Located at the corner of Madison Avenue and Cordova Avenue Property Size: 0.173 acres Parcel IDs: 313-21-030 and 313-21-031 http://www.riderta.com/realestate 1 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 That entire block is ripe for that type of development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 10 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty15 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 10 hours ago, KJP said: Proud to say I had a very small hand in this. My cousin’s company did the build out. He also did Deagan’s, Humble, Ninja City 1 & 2, Southside, and numerous other local establishments. Ohio North Construction is his company. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanetics_ Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Lakewood Council President promotes affordable housing strategy https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/06/lakewood-council-president-promotes-affordable-housing-strategy.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Lakewood approves Marlowe Park Townhomes construction on Madison Avenue https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/06/lakewood-approves-marlowe-park-townhomes-construction-on-madison-avenue.html 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoshSteve Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Would it really be so difficult for Cleveland.com (I need to read the print before I click these links here...) to get a site plan or some renderings? Or at least link to them. They don't even say which corner of the intersection these will be located. I'm guessing the NE corner, but there's alot of talk about sharing the parking lot they're going to be on, so perhaps they're going to be behind the church? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Southeast corner of Madison and Marlowe where St. Clements stood until January of this year.... On 1/27/2020 at 5:45 PM, tykaps said: I don't think anyone has posted the site plan yet for the St. Clements townhouses so here you go: AND On 2/3/2020 at 12:49 PM, KJP said: More... “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoshSteve Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Ah, thank you. I had a feeling we had it all on here already. Shame on me for not scrolling back! Glad to see some parking lot being eaten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJP Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Edited June 21, 2020 by KJP 2 “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” Or “We all dwell together to make money from each other”? -- TS Eliot’s The Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I think this is a great idea, except I've never understood this stipulation: “Also, the affordable housing has to be on par with the upgrades and amenities of every other unit.” Why does affordable housing need granite countertops, high end appliances, etc? Safe, sanitary, affordable...anything else is just driving up the price unnecessarily. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefourur Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, X said: I think this is a great idea, except I've never understood this stipulation: “Also, the affordable housing has to be on par with the upgrades and amenities of every other unit.” Why does affordable housing need granite countertops, high end appliances, etc? Safe, sanitary, affordable...anything else is just driving up the price unnecessarily. I think it is fair if the city were to offer 15 year tax abatement as an incentive. That would be a very valuable subsidy in Lakewood. Most deals pencil out without subsidy, therefore, if the developer doesn't want to do affordable housing they don't have to. At least that's how i read the proposal. Edited June 21, 2020 by freefourur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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