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Construction Momentum

Message by on 2/8/2007 11:02:00 AM EST
Phase I momentum

Momentum is the best word to describe progress on the construction of Phase I of The Avenue District. Signs of motion are in clear view as approval of foundation permits, colorful construction signage, and construction work at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and East 12^th Street bring the project to life.

ZAREMBA SIGNS OPTION FOR DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND PROPERTY

Land will add approximately 1.4 acres to The Avenue District development

Zaremba Inc. has obtained an option on 1.4 acres of vacant property at the southwest corner of St. Clair Avenue and East 12th Street, adjacent to The Avenue District Site 1 (1211 St. Clair Ave.). While no construction timetable has been set at this time, preliminary plans include new condominium buildings in the style and context of Site 1.

“The Avenue District has shown us that there is a growing demand in the city for new, for-sale housing,” said Nathan Zaremba. “This property is part of our expanding vision for a vibrant, walkable downtown Cleveland neighborhood."

The Avenue District, a $250 million residential development in downtown Cleveland, will provide residents with upscale living options within walking distance to dining, shopping, arts, entertainment and recreation. The first phase includes the construction of 50 elegant lofts, eight penthouses, and 15 townhomes, with master plans calling for 426 upscale housing units in a wide range of size and price options. For further information, visit www.TheAvenueDistrict.com.

THE AVENUE DISTRICT FEATURED IN FEBRUARY INSIDE BUSINESS

Check out page 11 of the Inside Business Magazine February issue for a feature on The Avenue District. The article is titled “Groundbreaking News” and includes a graphic of the Site 1 rendering.

Construction Signage Installed

Message by on 1/31/2007 10:57:00 AM EST
Dear friends,

This past weekend, construction signage was installed at 1211 St. Clair Avenue in The Avenue District. The construction signage previews the upcoming energy and vitality that will illuminate The Avenue District while softening the view of machinery and materials. When construction is complete, East 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue will be a revitalized neighborhood where you will see people walking their dogs, couples strolling down the street on their way to their favorite coffee shop, and patrons dining in the neighborhood restaurants. The scenes that wrap around the construction fencing are just a glimpse into the future of The Avenue District.

Below you will see some snapshots from the construction signage after they were installed. To get a closer look, please stop by the corner of E. 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue in The Avenue District.

Sincerely,
Don Picciano, Jr.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zaremba.

Townhomes at The Avenue District Construction Update

Message by on 1/26/2007 7:52:00 AM EST
Townhomes at The Avenue District Construction Update

If you have not been by the corner of East 13th Street and Superior Avenue lately, you may not have noticed that construction is flying! In the past week, excavation was completed, footers were poured, and in the next couple days, the foundations will be complete. The first ten-unit building is almost sold out and we’re currently selling units in buildings two, three, and four. Floor plans range from two to three bedrooms, and are as efficient as 1260 square feet, or as spacious as 2100 square feet. To check out all five of these great urban designs, visit The Avenue District Web site through this link:

Click here

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Frank Lalli, Sales Manager, at 216.589.8524.

1211 St. Clair Avenue Construction Update

Zaremba is setting a precedent once again. Eye-catching, world-class construction signage will be installed the weekend of Jan. 27 on top of the construction fencing currently in place. The colorful display will be a welcome alternative to the typical drab scenery and it is unique to Northeast Ohio. Our signage, like the homes themselves, will rival what is seen in New York, the West Coast and Chicago.

If you’re downtown, take a look!

Come home, Cleveland

Message by on 1/19/2007 2:58:00 PM EST
Zaremba was featured in the Plain Dealer as part of a story highlighting the growing popularity of mixed-use and urban housing development. You can find the story reprinted in its entirety below.

Come home, Cleveland
Center of the city blossoms with new, for-sale housing
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Henry J. Gomez
Plain Dealer Reporter

Nationwide, developers worried about the volatility of residential real estate are shying away from for-sale housing projects.

But not in downtown Cleveland. There, realty firms can't buy and dig up land fast enough.

In 2006, Nathan Zaremba began construction on his $250 million Avenue District neighborhood on downtown's eastern edge. On Public Square, Matthew Howells undertook the restoration of the Park Building, which will reopen with 27 condominiums.

"If you look at what's happening in other cities of similar size -- St. Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City -- the downtown for-sale housing markets have been very aggressive," said Zaremba, whose three-phase project includes more than 400 condos and townhomes.

This year promises more activity locally. The Wolstein Group is about to begin demolition on the east bank of the Flats, where a $230 million mixed-use community is planned.

Meanwhile, Doug Price and Bob Corna plan to add more than 1,000 condos and apartments to the Stonebridge neighborhood they have started on the west bank. Closer to Tremont, the Ferchill Group wants to build 88 condos on the Cuyahoga River's Scranton Peninsula.

And 2007 should bring more details about Bob Stark's vision for the Warehouse District, where the Crocker Park developer hopes to replicate his suburban-lifestyle center concept.

These projects and others planned could add at least 1,500 to 2,000 for-sale units to the market and help the city climb toward its goal of 25,000 downtown dwellers. The city's latest estimates peg downtown's population at 10,000 to 12,000.

"It's like the perfect storm coming together in a good way," said Councilman Joe Cimperman, whose ward includes downtown and its adjacent neighborhoods.

But is there enough demand to meet such fast growth? When does the slumping real estate market catch up with the civic boosterism in downtown Cleveland?

"These are slow times, and that certainly could be a serious damper," said Tom Bier, a housing expert and urban studies professor at Cleveland State University. "But that will pass somewhat. Is there a demand for this downtown? Sure, there's no question."

Bier theorized that more young professionals and empty-nesters - two demographics that downtown apartment developers already aggressively target - would move downtown if there were more attractive options to buy. "The main unmet demand has been buyers," Bier said.

That's why a well-established builder such as Zaremba can mix with a relative unknown such as Howells, who is pursuing his largest residential project yet with the Park Building.

And that's why would-be rivals, such as Zaremba, Scott Wolstein and Bob Stark, are embracing each other's large-scale visions as healthy competition.

"If downtown Cleveland was only served by one developer, there'd be less demand," Zaremba said. "If these other projects are successful, I would actually have to spend less on marketing. I would be tickled pink if Stark and Wolstein were both successful."

Housing puts downtown closer to a turnaround

Message by on 1/12/2007 4:20:00 PM EST

Last week's edition of The Avenews brought you an article from the Sun News written by Ken Prendergast. The article explained Nathan Zaremba's inspiration for The Avenue District and this week we'll discover his vision for Downtown Cleveland.

Housing puts downtown closer to a turnaround

By Ken Prendergast
Staff Writer

Jan. 4, 2007

Second of two parts: a greater role for the Avenue District

According to a 2005 Brookings Institution report, "Turning Around Downtown: 12 Steps to Revitalization," downtown Cleveland has only two or three more steps to go to be a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban place.

The Brookings' report says:

• Capture the vision of what downtown should be.

• Develop a strategic plan.

• Forge a healthy public/private partnership.

• Have zoning and planning controls in place to foster walkable land-use patterns.

• Establish business improvement districts.

• Create a development organization to provide incentives to private developers.

• Create an urban entertainment district.

• Develop a rental housing market.

• Pioneer an affordability strategy.

• Seek for-sale housing.

• Develop a retail strategy to serve local needs.

• Re-create a strong office market.

"A 24-hour population is what brings downtowns back," said Nathan Zaremba, developer of the Avenue District in downtown Cleveland. "There's no reason why it can't happen here."

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Small fish makes big waves

Zaremba modestly considers himself a small fish among development whales. Larger, more vocal real estate developers have their own plans for downtown, like Scott Wolstein and his Flats East Bank project or Bob Stark's Warehouse District/lakefront plans. They've gotten more media attention than Zaremba's, even though his $250 million development has broken ground. The others haven't yet.

"I'm a big cheerleader of Stark and Wolstein," Zaremba said. "It's easier for me to attract more tenants if there are others beating the drum for downtown."

And the Brookings' report says having "more" downtown is better. It creates its own momentum, plus more pedestrian traffic, vibrancy and safety. Having more car-dependent development in the suburbs creates car traffic and pollution and, ultimately, stifles development, causing people and jobs to sprawl farther and farther away, the report said.

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Turning dirt

Zaremba's contribution to downtown Cleveland represents Step 10 in Brookings' 12-step process. The Avenue District will have 426 housing units, all for-sale, and be located among several blocks between East 12th and 13th streets, and Superior and St. Clair avenues.

Ground was broken in September for the first phase of the Avenue District. Utility relocation work is under way, with foundation work approved by the city to start in February. The block between Superior and Rockwell east of East 13th will have two- and three-story townhouses, plus 3½-story lofts. The first townhouses will be ready for occupancy in August.

North of St. Clair, between East 12th and 13th, will have loft condominium buildings as tall as 10 stories, with commercial spaces on their ground floors and a parking deck behind. The first building will open in August 2008. Sale prices range from the mid-$100,000s to $3 million penthouses.

Zaremba said one block of townhouses has sold out. Loft condo pre-sales are above his targets.

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Downtown rules

"Building in a city is 100 times more complex than building on farmland," he said. "You have to relate to the surroundings, provide a pleasant street experience and work with a lot of people."

Zaremba says Cleveland has professional city planners with whom working is a pleasure.

"The city couldn't have been more helpful," he said. "But you can't do things in a vacuum and spring it on the city. You need to meet with stakeholders from day one and get input from people."

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Where the Avenue may take Zaremba

Zaremba Homes Inc. is joining with MRN Ltd. to build the high-density College Town at Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road. MRN is the lead developer in the $76 million revitalization of lower Euclid-East Fourth Street that includes a mix of rental and for-sale housing.

Downtown Cleveland has surpassed 10,000 residents, but less than 5 percent are living in for-sale housing. Zaremba estimated that, as the number of downtown homeowners increases to more than 8,000, change will become more evident. That could include 30-story condo towers.

"If we can establish the for-sale market downtown, and I'm confident there is one, we can do that (tower)," he said. "A big issue is keeping downtown affordable. You have to keep the supply up. We'll need bigger buildings because land will get more expensive."

Also, he told a story about a man from the suburbs who bought an Avenue District townhouse. The buyer also is bringing his company and its 40 jobs downtown. Although the man didn't want to be identified for the article, Zaremba said that, if the same situations happens 10 times each year, it could result in new downtown office buildings every few years.

"Then, (downtown) retail is no longer forced and the office market is then rejuvenated," he said. "It's important for our region to have a healthy downtown. The public sector has done its job with the stadiums and the Euclid Corridor. Now, it's time for developers to do theirs."

Oasis inspired downtown concept

Message by on 1/5/2007 4:42:00 PM EST

Oasis inspired downtown concept

Thursday, December 28, 2006

By Ken Prendergast
Brooklyn Sun Journal

First of two parts: Roots of the Avenue District

Driving on a two-lane road through the flat, windswept desert in southwest Texas let Nathan Zaremba appreciate the meaning of "in the middle of nowhere." He sailed past a few villages every 20 miles or so. Each settlement was tiny and dirt-poor.

But, like an oasis, a prosperous town stood out in the otherwise featureless distance. It wasn't a mirage; it was Marfa, Texas. The artists' colony was rich with classy galleries, architectural firms, a well-appointed ballroom and a beautifully restored hotel. Marfa also was growing and still is, both in population and disposable income.

Why was it there? Because someone had a vision and was willing to take a financial risk to make it reality. In Marfa, the Judd Foundation and the Chinati Foundation put up the money to support the artists' colony. Others simply followed their lead. Momentum took it from there.

After returning to Cleveland, Zaremba, president of his family's residential development company, wanted to apply what he saw to his hometown. The $250 million Avenue District is the result.

There and back again

Zaremba's grandfather, Alexander, began remodeling homes in 1920 and later formed Zaremba and Sons Builders Inc., focusing on new housing in the growing city of Cleveland.

Other companies were formed by the Zarembas to tap the post-World War II suburban housing boom. The companies built apartments, luxury condominiums and shopping centers in virtually every Cleveland suburb and in other states.

Now in its third and fourth generations, the family business has come back to Cleveland. It built Mill Creek, the largest Cleveland housing development since World War II, along Turney Road. It followed with Beacon Place and Woodhaven between Euclid and Chester avenues in the East 80s, as well as other developments in the city.

"The suburbs were pricing everyday people out," Nathan Zaremba said, seated in his office in a converted brick warehouse next to Jacobs Field. "A lot of people don't want to settle for something. They want something elegant. People live in the city because they want to."

Zaremba built 650 homes in Cleveland; two-thirds of the buyers are from the suburbs or out of town, he said. In the city and, even downtown, large, elegant housing can be built and sold more affordably than in the suburbs. Cleveland's tax abatement helps seal the deals, he said.

"People who buy in the city are urban pioneers," he said. "They want to be on the front end of something. They are also investors in the community and get involved in the community."

He adds that downtown Cleveland needs to stay healthy because city services and schools citywide depend on downtown income and property taxes. If the city of Cleveland dies, the suburbs won't be far behind.

Going downtown

"I've gone through a life-changing thing," Zaremba said. "My kids are grown and I'm an empty-nester. People like that have some discretionary income and want a maintenance-free lifestyle."

In the past in Greater Cleveland, the residential option for empty-nesters was to buy a suburban townhouse, where people have to get in the car to do even basic errands. Downtown's lure also applies to young professionals who may have gone to urban universities on the East Coast, Chicago or close to home.

"Living downtown, you're less than a 10-minute walk to a lot of things," he said.

There's fine dining, cultural activities at Playhouse Square, sporting events, grocery stores and emerging shops downtown, in Ohio City and Chinatown, Zaremba noted.

That lure is why Cleveland has the fastest-growing downtown residential population in the Midwest, according to the U.S. Census.

While other developers have plans to build entirely new neighborhoods downtown like Scott Wolstein's Flats East Bank or Bob Stark's "Pesht" concept Zaremba is the first to break ground. He wanted to do something with an artist's flair, referring back to his visit to Marfa.

Street art

"Cleveland has darned good artists," Zaremba said. "But we don't have (art) venues like New York or Los Angeles. Why not have a first-rate artists' district along East 12th?"

He chose the eastern edge of the business district for Zaremba's Avenue District. Within a few blocks are 3,000 residents, more than any other part of downtown. He also saw an opportunity in the underutilized, pedestrian-unfriendly East 12th.

The concrete, elevated strip of landscaping in East 12th's median prevented adding mid-block pedestrian crossings and new angled parking for proposed shops and art galleries. And, in conjunction with Reserve Square owner K&D Group Inc., Zaremba would like to close East 12th to traffic for special events, such as large-scale art shows.

"We struggle with our self image, but Cleveland is a great place to live," he said.

If dusty, remote Marfa, Texas can draw in high-brow galleries, hotels, businesses, residents and visitors, then anyplace can. But, there has to be a vision and a will to realize it, Zaremba said.

Next week's story will look at Zaremba's vision for the Avenue District and how it fits into making downtown Cleveland a vibrant place again.

ZAREMBA SECURES AVENUE DISTRICT FOUNDATION PERMIT

Message by on 12/29/2006 3:55:00 PM EST
ZAREMBA SECURES AVENUE DISTRICT FOUNDATION PERMIT;
UPDATES CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE FOR 1211 ST. CLAIR AVE.

CLEVELAND – Dec. 21, 2006 – Zaremba, Inc., developer of The Avenue District, a $250 million residential development in downtown Cleveland, has secured the Foundation Permit to allow underground construction to begin at Site 1, 1211 St. Clair Ave., on the northeast corner of East 12^th Street and St. Clair Avenue.

Construction fencing for Site 1 has been up since early December, with the majority of work scheduled for evening hours to avoid disturbing traffic flow during the day. Future Site 1 milestones include excavation of the foundation beginning in February 2007, superstructure and core construction starting in May 2007, and completion of phase one, including 50 lofts and eight penthouses, in August 2008.

Construction is underway for Site 3, located at East 15^th Street and the newly created Lindazzo Avenue. Site 3 will be home to 30 townhomes, with the first 15 set for completion in August 2007.

Zaremba also plans to install a 24-hour live Web cam to broadcast construction of Site 1 on The Avenue District Web site, www.TheAvenueDistrict.com. The Web cam is tentatively scheduled to start broadcasting in February 2007.

Updated Site 1 Construction Timeline

Utility Relocation (Present - Feb. 15, 2007)

Closing of St. Clair and East 12^th Roads, and closing of parking as needed
Installation of construction fence
Excavation and relocation of utilities

Foundation (Feb. 16 - May 2007)

Closing of parking lots
Onsite presence of trailers and construction vehicles
Excavation of foundation work
Foundation and framing for both the parking garage and 1211 St. Clair Ave.

Superstructure and Core (May - November 2007)

First visible signs of out-of-ground structure
Framing and pouring (in floor sequence) of columns and floors
Installation of the building core (elevator, stair and mechanical shafts)

Building Shell (October 2007 - July 2008)

Installation of metal stud framing and substrate along the entire exterior perimeter
Installation of all building skin materials: brick, stone, metal panels and windows

Interior Buildout (December 2007 - August 2008)

Metal stud framing to begin concurrently with the construction of building shell
Installation of metal stud framing, drywall, and interior finishes, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and risers
Units completion and occupancy

Updated Site 3 (Townhomes) Construction Timeline

Site clearing and demolition (Present)
Excavation and foundations (Present - March 2007)
Wood framing and roofing (March - May 2007)
Interior buildout (May - August 2007)
Occupancy to begin (August 2007)

The Avenue District will provide residents with upscale living options within walking distance to dining, shopping, arts, entertainment and recreation. The first phase includes the construction of 50 elegant lofts, eight penthouses, and 15 townhomes, with master plans calling for 426 upscale housing units in a wide range of size and price options. For further information, visit www.TheAvenueDistrict.com.

Since 1920, Zaremba has been a trusted name in home construction. Zaremba, Inc. has partnered with the City of Cleveland to create several award-winning housing developments, including The MillCreek community, Beacon Place at Church Square and WoodHaven. Zaremba’s most ambitious project to date, The Avenue District, is a $250-million-plus residential development in downtown Cleveland. With principles deeply rooted in product quality, customer service and architectural integrity, Zaremba continues its commitment to building neighborhoods that enhance communities and enrich the lives of its residents. To learn more, visit www.ZarembaHomes.com.

Thinking About Moving Downtown

Message by on 12/22/2006 1:38:00 PM EST

Thinking About Moving Downtown?

Do you spend a lot of your free time downtown? Do you work downtown? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should consider The Avenue District as the place to rest your head at night!

So, you’re interested in moving downtown? What next?
Step #1 Select a floor plan that fits your needs and lifestyle: Loft Floorplans, Townhome Floorplans

Now that you have found a floor plan or two that meets your needs don’t forget to check out our included features and specifications. Loft, Townhome

Step #2 Download and familiarize yourself with the Purchase Agreement Loft, Townhome

Do you have any questions?

Step #3 Call Frank Lalli, Sales Manager, at 216.589.8524 to set up a personalized appointment to discuss your future at The Avenue District.

You may also reach Frank, via e-mail, at frank.lalli@zarembahomes.com

Technology Overview for The Avenue District-

Message by on 12/22/2006 1:37:00 PM EST

Technology Overview for The Avenue District

Dear Friends,

Our staff at Zaremba is committed to providing you not only a first-class building at 1211 St. Clair Avenue, but a first-class neighborhood at The Avenue District.

As we continue to deliver on our promise, we want to keep you abreast of every new detail as soon as it becomes available. Here is an overview of the technology that will be available to homeowners at The Avenue District. Since we are able to design 1211 St. Clair from the ground up, we are incorporating the infrastructure for a first-rate technology and security package. The entire building will be wired with category 5E (Cat-5E) data cabling; which will provide the capacity for high speed data and internet to each unit. Each unit will be tied together though a common network server and a Cisco router. In addition, all units will have the capacity to acquire basic phone and cable service. All telecommunication wiring will be tied together through a “smart box,” which collects all data and voice network into one integrated package.

From a security standpoint, we’ve designed every entry to be monitored by an IP video camera surveillance system. A digital camera, placed at each point of entry to the building, will be routed through the building’s central mainframe and wired to each room through a Relay server that will store all recorded information. Every homeowner will be able to allow visitors to enter the building from the comfort of their unit through a digital phone system.

In addition to this basic package we are currently evaluating some very exciting custom options; including virtual concierge service, smart home features, and home theater surround sound packages. We’re looking forward to finalizing these custom options in the near future and as soon as we do; you will be able to get all the details here at the AveNews.

Sincerely,

Joseph Del Re
New Project Coordinator
Zaremba.

Don Picciano, Jr.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zaremba.

New Survey Question

Message by on 12/15/2006 4:47:00 PM EST

How did you first become aware of The Avenue District?

Newspaper Advertisement
Newspaper Article
Magazine Advertisement
Direct Mail
Television News
Signage
Walk by
Other Website
Word of Mouth

Please go to TheAvenueDistrict.com to vote, thanks!

Townhomes at The Avenue District: Updated Construction Progress

Message by on 12/15/2006 4:45:00 PM EST

Dear Friends,

We are happy to share with you recent pictures of The Avenue District construction. Below you will find pictures updating the construction progress at site #3, which will be the future home of The Townhomes at The Avenue District. Over the course of development, we will update these pictures to show the progression of The Avenue District taking it's shape. Keep checking back to our website, www.theavenuedistrict.com, to see further construction progress.

Sincerely,
Don Picciano, Jr.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zaremba.

Public improvements continue at Site #3

The first townhome building is staked ready for excavation

The Avenue District Construction Update

Message by on 12/8/2006 9:24:00 AM EST
Dear Friends,

I wanted to share with you recent construction updates. On the first condo building at The Avenue District, located at 1211 St. Clair Avenue, we have begun relocating an underground electrical utility line that passes through the middle of our site. This is first major step in the construction of the foundation system for 1211 St. Clair Avenue, where we are now three weeks into the process. For now, all construction will occur at night. Nighttime construction is necessary in order to keep St. Clair Avenue open during the day.

You may also be aware that the construction fence at 1211 St. Clair Avenue has been installed. We will soon be placing first-class signage around the fencing. Within four to five weeks, it will be hung and the site will begin to exude the personality of the new neighborhood.

Meanwhile, the construction for the Townhomes at The Avenue District is moving along quite rapidly. Yesterday, we secured a building permit for the first townhome building at The Avenue District. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Company, who has been working on the underground public improvements for Site 3, are far enough along in their work for us to begin site preparation. Within the next several days, you will be able to see dirt moving as excavation work begins.

Finally, for both 1211 St. Clair Avenue and the Townhomes at The Avenue District, we are busy getting our design center up-to-date with samples of our included and custom interior finishes.

If you’ve been thinking about living downtown, The Avenue District is the place to be and now is the time to secure your loft or townhome. For more information or to set up an appointment with Frank Lalli, Sales Manager, please call 216.589.8524, or e-mail him at frank.lalli@zarembahomes.com. Have a great day and stay warm!

Sincerely,
Don Picciano, Jr.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Zaremba.

The Avenue District Schedule of Events Update

Message by on 12/1/2006 2:35:00 PM EST
Between now and the end of the year, The Avenue District will be present at several community events. As we move into 2007, we will keep you updated with any events that The Avenue District will be holding or will be a part of. Below you will find our schedule of events for the remainder of 2006.

Emerging Cleveland Tours - The Emerging Cleveland tour is a bus tour created to introduce students and young professionals visiting their families or friends in Cleveland for the holidays to all of the new and exciting developments in Cleveland. The Avenue District will be one of the stops along the way. The cost for the tour is $5 and seats are limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.emergingcleveland.com/.

Tuesday, Dec. 26     2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 27     10:00am – 1:00pm

"Sustainable, Affordable, Innovative Housing Design in Cleveland" - As part of the "Home House Project," the Cleveland Institute of Art will host a panel discussion on "Sustainable, Affordable, Innovative Housing Design in Cleveland." Participants will include Cleveland City Planning Director Robert Brown; developer Nathan Zaremba; Columbus architects Beth Blostein and Bart Overly; and Jeffrey Bowen, director of the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The event, which is free to attend, begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, with a reception. For more information about this event, please visit http://realneo.us/Sustainable-Affordable-Innovative-Housing-Design-in-Cleveland

Wednesday, Dec. 6      5:00pm – 7:00pm

Cleveland Rated as One of Frommers Favorite Underrated Cities in the World

Message by on 12/1/2006 2:33:00 PM EST
Frommers.com expert travel guides have scoured the world from east to west and have rated Cleveland as one of their eight favorite underrated cities in the world. Their selection was based on Cleveland's livability and amenities like arts and culture, universities, sport teams, entertainment, dining, and parks. Frommer’s recognized that Cleveland is a city worth visiting based on its attractions throughout the Greater Cleveland area. Area attractions highlighted included the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Orchestra, Playhouse Square, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie, and the Warehouse District. For Frommer’s full list and to read more about Cleveland’s ‘splendor’, please visit http://www.frommers.com/articles/4032.html.

The Avenue District Schedule of Events

Message by on 11/27/2006 8:46:00 AM EST
Between now and the end of the year, The Avenue District will be present at several community events. As we move into 2007, we will keep you updated with any events that The Avenue District will be holding or will be a part of. Below you will find our schedule of events for the remainder of 2006.

Emerging Cleveland Tours - The Emerging Cleveland tour is a bus tour created to introduce students and young professionals visiting their families or friends in Cleveland for the holidays to all of the new and exciting developments in Cleveland. The Avenue District will be one of the stops along the way. The cost for the tour is $5 and seats are limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.emergingcleveland.com/.

Friday, Nov. 24        SOLD OUT
Saturday, Nov. 25    SOLD OUT
Tuesday, Dec. 26     2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 27     10:00am – 1:00pm

"Sustainable, Affordable, Innovative Housing Design in Cleveland" - As part of the "Home House Project," the Cleveland Institute of Art will host a panel discussion on "Sustainable, Affordable, Innovative Housing Design in Cleveland." Participants will include Cleveland City Planning Director Robert Brown; developer Nathan Zaremba; Columbus architects Beth Blostein and Bart Overly; and Jeffrey Bowen, director of the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. The event, which is free to attend, begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, with a reception. For more information about this event, please visit http://realneo.us/Sustainable-Affordable-Innovative-Housing-Design-in-Cleveland

Wednesday, Dec. 6      5:00pm – 7:00pm

The Avenue District Construction Update

Message by on 11/17/2006 2:57:00 PM EST
Dear Friends,

We are happy to share with you recent pictures of The Avenue District construction. Below you will find pictures updating the progress on construction sites #1 and #3, which will be the future home of 1211 St Clair Ave. and The Townhomes at The Avenue District. Over the course of construction, we will update these pictures to show the progression as The Avenue District begins to take it's shape. We are also looking into the possibility of installing a live video camera, which will give you the opportunity to check in on construction right from your desktop. Keep checking back because before you know it, there will be cranes in the air!

Sincerely,
Don Picciano, Jr.

View of 1211 St. Clair Avenue from Site 2

Corner of E. 12th Street and St. Clair Avenue

A view from Superior Avenue onto Site 3

The public improvement work is underway for the future home of the Townhomes at The Avenue District

New Innovative District Planned to Neighbor The Avenue District

Message by on 10/27/2006 9:38:00 AM EST
Planners are looking to draw consumer product designers to a new district along Euclid Avenue. Read the full details from an article by The Plain Dealer reporter, Tom Breckenridge

Read the article >>

Youre Invited!

Message by on 10/27/2006 9:37:00 AM EST

You’re Invited
Open House at
Design Within Reach

Join us for an evening with well-designed furniture, conversation and hors d’oeuvres. Design Within Reach provides easy access to well-designed furnishings traditionally found only in designer showrooms. They are a one-stop resource for some of the most exciting furniture designers internationally. Learn more at www.DWR.com.

What:             Open House
When:            Thursday, November 9, 2006
                        6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:           Design Within Reach
                        28849 Chagrin Blvd.
                        Cleveland, OH 44122
                        Located at Eton Collection
Who:               The Avenue District home buyers, interested parties and
                        friends of Zaremba and Design Within Reach.

New Survey Question

Message by on 10/27/2006 9:36:00 AM EST
Of the following, what would you find most attractive about living in The Avenue District versus other downtown dwellings:

1. Walking distance to nightlife (night clubs, bars, concert venues)
2. Walking distance to sports venues.
3. Tax abatement and lower interest rates.
4. Walking to work.
5. Walking distance to theater district, restaurants, rock hall of fame and the lake.
6. Close proximity to Severance Hall, University Circle, medical and educational institutions.
7. The pedestrian friendly neighborhood concept.
8. The reverse commute to work

Please go to TheAvenueDistrict.com to vote, thanks!

You're Invited!

Message by on 10/20/2006 9:27:00 AM EST

You’re Invited
Open House at
Design Within Reach

Join us for an evening with well-designed furniture, conversation and hors d’oeuvres.   Design Within Reach provides easy access to well-designed furnishings traditionally found only in designer showrooms. They are a one-stop resource for some of the most exciting furniture designers internationally.

What:             Open House
When:            Thursday, November 9, 2006
                        6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:           Design Within Reach
                        28849 Chagrin Blvd.
                        Cleveland, OH 44122
                        Located at Eaton Collection
Who:             Avenue District home buyers, interested parties and
                        friends of Zaremba and Design Within Reach.