Medical Mart announcement reactions- August 11, 2008 The Plain Dealer breaks down the new projected $536 million price tag for building the Medical Mart and convention center, while Roldo Bartimole says that it will cost closer to $1 billion. A Plain Dealer editorial supports the Greater Cleveland Partnership's selection of the Tower City site, but Steven Litt has several concerns about the plans and process. Meanwhile, Positively Cleveland leaders are unhappy about the proposal to divert the bureau's funding for the construction.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#1651058010641236998 Proposed Waterfront Line cuts- August 11, 2008 While many are upset over RTA's plans to increase fares and reduce bus service, its plans to cut service hours on the Waterfont Line have generated few complaints. RTA officials will revisit its schedule when parts of the Flats east bank development are finished.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#5655457005647349638 CVSR's Bike Aboard Flagstop Service- August 11, 2008 The National Park Service is working to reduce automobile traffic in its parks. In the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's Bike Aboard service has tripled in popularity this summer. It offers cyclists the opportunity to bike the Towpath Trail in one direction and ride the train in the other for a $2 fare.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#2157411843526532564 Fifth Church of Christ Scientist plans- August 11, 2008 Although earlier plans to rehabilitate the landmark Fifth Church of Christ Scientist on West 117th Street fell through, Cleveland officials now plan to incorporate the building into a mixed-use redevelopment of its entire block.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#8646381079919946011 History of Moreland Courts- August 11, 2008 The Plain Dealer continues its "Elegant Cleveland" series with a piece on the history of the Moreland Courts towers near Shaker Square.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#3170072341228799209 GCP suggests Tower City site- August 8, 2008 As expected, the Greater Cleveland Partnership's site selection committee yesterday recommended locating the planned new convention center and Medical Mart on a riverfront site at Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland. The committee estimated that construction costs at the Tower City site would be $536 million and that the costs at the Mall site would be $583 million. Because the expense would be in excess of the County's $400 million budget, the committee offered suggestions for covering the.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#2263672797731015099 JCF Downtown Dialogues- August 8, 2008 A pair of Downtown Dialogues were held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings about "the future of Jewish life downtown" and the "priorities for reaching that vision." The Jewish Community Federation is contemplating a move from its downtown Cleveland headquarters to Beachwood, an option opposed by an ad hoc group of Jewish citizens. Steven Litt also feels that its headquarters should remain downtown.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#2124089953545030904 Geis reinvests in Northeast Ohio- August 8, 2008 Geis Companies, a local industrial developer, is using the proceeds from its January sale of ten suburban industrial properties to reinvest in projects across Greater Cleveland. Through its Hemingway Development division, the company has made purchases in Brecksville, Boston Heights, Mayfield Village, and Warrensville Heights.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#2819836784051842871 Central Park meeting report- August 8, 2008 The majority of the 120 Solon residents in attendance at a public hearing about Central Park supported the proposed mixed-use development. Peter Rubin of the Coral Co. indicated that he's considering alternate configurations for the proposed realignment of the intersection of SOM Center and Bainbridge Roads.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#4647946207463367214 More potential Broadview Heights rezonings- August 8, 2008 Broadview Heights voters may see additional rezoning issues on the November ballot. The Jacobs Group wants to rezone five parcels along Route 82 from office laboratory to general retail.http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/blog/2008_08_01_archive.html#4866685037611671433 |