Friday, May 23, 2008

The Avenue District Photo Update: 1211 St. Clair Ave.


The following photos, courtesy of Shawn Hoefler, show progress on the 10-story condo building at 1211 St. Clair Ave. and views from multiple positions on the ninth floor. Click on the photo below to view the full collection.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Trend Tracker - Cleveland's District of Design

The following article posted by Tom Breckenridge of the Plain Dealer on May 15, details proposed plans for a District of Design in the eastern portion of downtown Cleveland. The published map shows the proposed District's reach into The Avenue District, with the northwestern edge at East 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue.

Cleveland's District of Design moves beyond being a concept

"The Cleveland District of Design is moving from promising concept to a proposal with meat.

Property owners around Playhouse Square gathered with prospective tenants Wednesday evening to hear the latest on creating a world-class district of consumer-product showrooms and design centers on downtown's eastern flank.

First proposed in 2006 by two college honchos, the idea went into a quiet phase.

Playhouse Square's real estate management group prospected for ground-level showrooms along Euclid Avenue, centered at the plaza at Huron Road and Euclid Avenue."

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