Archive for the 'downtown living' Category

Photos Taken of The Avenue District’s Cleveland Lofts and Penthouses

Friday, February 20th, 2009

The cleveland lofts and penthouses on 1211 St. Clair Avenue are close to completion and The Avenue District is getting ready to welcome its first residents next month. The following photos of the 10-story condo building were taken Feb. 13, 2009. Be sure to view the entire collection on Flickr!

First Look: Avenue District Penthouses

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

As construction nears the final stages at 1211 St. Clair Ave., The Avenue District invites you to take a first look at views from inside and outside the penthouses of the 10-story condo building.
‘The Avenue District Construction 360′ video contains footage and photos captured in October 2008, and talks about highlighted features of the ninth [...]

Affordable Downtown Living - Part 2 of 3

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

The online video below, courtesy of The Downtown Cleveland Alliance, takes a look into the lives of Cleveland residents Greg and Becky. The video discusses the affordable aspects of urban living as well as the advantages of buying versus renting in downtown Cleveland. Click here to watch the video on the Downtown Cleveland [...]

Affordable Downtown Living - Part 1 of 3

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Today, people are starting to look at downtown living in a new and affordable way. Among other benefits, including the convenience of being close to work and entertainment, and the health aspects of a walkable neighborhood, residents are embracing the ways that city life can help save money and build futures. This three-part [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

PD Profiles Downtown Living

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The following April 17 Plain Dealer article by reporters Melissa Hebert and Brenda Junkin profiles people that moved to downtown Cleveland, from empty nesters, to urban professionals, to transplanted residents.
Many are making the move to live downtownGrowing number of residents making the move downtown, with more housing units coming
The article states:“Approximately 10,000 people call downtown [...]

I Love Downtown! open house this Sunday

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

The Avenue District is among 18 downtown residential and commercial properties to be featured in the “I Love Downtown!” trolly tour, 1-5 p.m., Sunday, April 20.
Earlybird admission is $20 through today (April 16) and $35 thereafter. The tours start at Bricco, Cleveland Chophouse & Brewery and Pickwick & Frolick. Complimentary beverages will be [...]

Empty Nesters Filling Downtown Spaces

Monday, March 24th, 2008

With the kids grown up and moving out, many Baby Boomers are making the decision to downsize the nest, and upgrade their lifestyle in downtown dwellings. As part of a national trend, it’s no surprise that The Avenue District is welcoming buyers from this demographic at its luxury 10-story condo building at East 12th [...]

Avenue District Featured in Plain Dealer

Friday, February 15th, 2008

The Avenue District headlines the Business section of the February 15, 2008 Plain Dealer - “Developer hopes others buy into downtown life.” The article also can be found at Cleveland.com. Check out the article introduction and link below:
Buyers sign up for downtown homes
February 15, 2008By Michelle Jarboe Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer
“Nearly 16 months into [...]