Archive for June, 2008

The Avenue District Walk Score=95

Monday, June 30th, 2008

According to walkscore.com, The Avenue District, centered at 1211 St. Clair Ave. in downtown Cleveland, scores a 95/100 in walkability. Addresses with scores in the range of 90-100 are dubbed a Walkers’ Paradise with most errands able to be accomplished on foot.
Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by mapping nearby stores, restaurants, [...]

Looking Up: Cleveland Real Estate News

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

This past year has brought monumental change and uncertainty to the real estate industry and economic environment. From the mortgage crisis, to the housing market, to today’s rising fuel costs, consumers feel the pressure at every turn.
During this time, there are those choosing to shift their thinking toward the return to urban cores, [...]

Costs of Commuting Part Three: Driven to the Brink?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

In his June 25, 2008 New York Times article “Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise,” writer Peter S. Goodman features a Colorado family contemplating a move to downtown Denver from their current country home with scenic views.
“Suddenly, the economics of American suburban life are under assault as skyrocketing energy prices inflate the costs [...]

Costs of Commuting Part Two: Influence

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

The reality of rising gas costs, combined with relatively steady home values in downtown cores, are influencing today’s homebuyers to consider downtown living. New information, including that found in the graphic to the right, was released June 18 from a Coldwell Banker real estate survey, published in the follow AP article and [...]

East 4th Street Thursday Patio Parties

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

WHAT: Thursday Patio Parties - Live music, food and drink specialsWHERE: East 4th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115WHEN: Thursdays starting at 5 p.m.

Costs of Commuting Part One: Tracking National Trends

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

The rising costs of commuting are driving Americans back to downtown living.
The Avenue District, located at East 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue in downtown Cleveland, is designed as a walkable neighborhood, placing residents in walking distance to shopping, dining, arts, work and more. Its central proximity to several major Cleveland districts is a strong [...]

AIA Developer Series - The Avenue District (June 26)

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Cleveland AIA (American Institute of Architects) Urban Design Committee Developers Forum: Zaremba and The Avenue District.
Location: AIA Cleveland Chapter Office, 1001 HuronTime: 6:30pm social, 7pm programEmail: aiadocs@aiacleveland.comContact: 216.575.1242
Reservations are required as seating is limited.

The Avenue District Insider: Exterior Update

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Exterior skin build-out of 1211 St. Clair Ave. at The Avenue District is scheduled for completion in early July 2008. The 10-story condo building, situated on the northeast corner of East 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue in downtown Cleveland, is the cornerstone of Zaremba Inc.’s $300 million walkable neighborhood.

The Avenue District is being [...]

The Avenue District Insider: Interior Build-Out

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

The interior build-out of 1211 St. Clair Ave. in The Avenue District has begun on the lower floors. The 10-story condo building, situated on the northeast corner of East 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue in downtown Cleveland, is the cornerstone of Zaremba Inc.’s $300 million walkable neighborhood.
To date, the metal framing is complete and [...]

PD Article on Downtown Retail Vision

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

In a June 1 Plain Dealer business article, The Avenue District was featured among four downtown Cleveland areas currently under development, including the East and West banks of the Flats, Euclid Avenue and the District of Design, and the Warehouse District. The article, written by reporter Michelle Jarboe, focused on the retail vision for [...]