Cleveland Development Thread

[macbdog]

FWIW the Metroparks is building a dock for a little ferry between the two banks up in that area. No idea if it will be open at night. Would be much funnier to watch if it is.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

just kidding, we aborted. and it closed down. after she got fired (probably for being dirty).

That's a real knee-slapper right there!

 

[Binkster]

Were there people drinking on the front patio? Because I went there before the Browns game last Thursday to find that there was no alcohol allowed. I didn't see the dueling pianos, so my judgment is probably skewed, but I didn't enjoy it.

Still early in the game for the whole district. I don't expect them to be hitting their stride for another year. The boardwalk, though, is awesome to walk.

Yes - 2 operating bars with about 4-5 bartenders on staff. Drinking was definitely allowed on the patio.

Dueling pianos were awesome and played a huge range of music. They were accompanied at times by drums and guitar. A lot of dancing/a lot of drinking going on.

And the talent there was off the charts.

 

[Binkster]

FWIW the Metroparks is building a dock for a little ferry between the two banks up in that area. No idea if it will be open at night. Would be much funnier to watch if it is.

Saw something about that. They're looking to reboot the Water Taxi ferry service that was in use in the 80's and 90's. Seems like it was obviously shut down when nobody wanted to go to the East Bank anymore. Would be nice to have to commute from one end to the other.

Haven't heard any updates on when this will be up and running though?

UPDATE on Water Taxi:
These mockups were floating around Twitter -

And I guess the Taxi that is already in use near Merwin's?

 

[macbdog]

Yup, that's it. Every Tuesday I think they give a free river tour w lunch at Merwins. Guy I talked to I think said before the end of the year, so probably fall time? Just said the docks had to be finished.

 

[Soda]

First look: One University Circle high-rise apartments to start rising in January

This place is going to be just off the corner of Stokes and Euclid. Between Stokes and Stearns.

http://www.cleveland.com/business/i..._look_luxury_apartment_hi.html#incart_m-rpt-1

 

[macbdog]

Thank goodness, this pushes out that useless Children's Museum. Not sure what the hell children have ever done that they needed a museum about their accomplishments (Dougie Howser wasnt real; the Childrens Crusade?). They bought the Stager Beckwith mansion at 3813 Euclid Ave. in Midtown but need a bunch more money before they can renovate it, so the Museum becomes a 'traveling show' until then. Surprised the Circle didn't try and get that covered when they leased out the land for the new high rise but I guess they figured the Children's Hospital was enough nice things for children over in that part of town.

 

[Otsego Mar]

http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2015/08/28/book-tower-detroit-sale-gilbert/71306686/

Detroit Development, but since it's Dan Gilbert shelling out $30 million, I figured I'd post it here.

 

[Pick6]

University Circle is an amazing place. Its too bad such bad areas immediately surround it.

 

[Binkster]

Punch Bowl Social opens up in the Flats saturday with a special event:
View: https://twitter.com/CLErestaurants/status/643393897578663937


Honestly, this is the place I've been easily most excited for. Seems like a unique concept that I'm excited to try.

 

[Binkster]

Some Photos of Punch Bowl Social (Source WKYC, Cleveland.com):

Full galleries:
http://www.wkyc.com/picture-gallery...015/09/15/photos--punch-bowl-social/72328078/
http://www.cleveland.com/entertainm..._bowl_social_brings_eater.html#incart_gallery

 

[NorthCoastBias]

Looks like a cool place. Hopefully it's laid back.

 

[SixPACK]

I LOVE the idea of that chopped wood for a wall. Not sure if it's going to go over great in there? Seems kinda outta place. But I think that looks badass.

 

[Phills14]

I LOVE the idea of that chopped wood for a wall. Not sure if it's going to go over great in there? Seems kinda outta place. But I think that looks badass.

RCF fans should love a chopped wood wall.

 

[macbdog]

RCF fans should love a chopped wood wall.

That's six years of wood stacked up from the maul hitting the wedge.