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Some last words before South Euclid approves the Oakwood rezoning

Bob Rosenbaum · June 9, 2011 · 4 Comments

In the real world, how often do you get the chance to ask: If we could do anything, what would it be? That's the essence of my objection to what's happening at the former Oakwood golf course today. While I'm not in favor of the proposed development that is likely to be carried … [Read more...] about Some last words before South Euclid approves the Oakwood rezoning

Filed Under: Bob Rosenbaum, Development, Government Tagged With: First Interstate, Mitch Schneider, Nine Mile Creek, Oakwood, parkland, Severance, South Euclid

What stores will be put on Oakwood?

Fran Mentch · June 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The developer has stated clearly and repeatedly that the plan is for Oakwood to become one of First Interstate's "Commons". The developer has stated clearly and repeatedly that this means "value-oriented" retail. So, Oakwood will have stores comparable or identical to the … [Read more...] about What stores will be put on Oakwood?

Filed Under: Development, Fran Mentch Tagged With: First Interstate, Oakwood

Deer, downloadab​les and the 25 ft buffer from Nine Mile Creek

Fran Mentch · May 18, 2011 · 1 Comment

1. Download one of our signs.  You can cut them in half and post them inside your car window, or on your front door or on the back of your raincoat! Please use them to help spread the word...You can download them by clicking here: Stop Big Box on Oakwood or Not A Done … [Read more...] about Deer, downloadab​les and the 25 ft buffer from Nine Mile Creek

Filed Under: Development, Fran Mentch Tagged With: Nine Mile Creek, Oakwood

Random access Oakwood questions

Sarah Wean · May 13, 2011 · 11 Comments

Oakwood redux The historic Oakwood Country Club, a swath of 150 acres of beautiful open space straddling Cleveland Heights and South Euclid, was sold to local developer First Interstate Properties on December 31. Two weeks later the South Euclid City Council began the rezoning … [Read more...] about Random access Oakwood questions

Filed Under: Development, GUEST BLOGGERS, Sustainability Tagged With: big box, development, First Interstate Properties, Oakwood, South Euclid, Wal-Mart

Would you like to donate your front yard to your city?

Fran Mentch · May 9, 2011 · 11 Comments

  Click on photos to enlarge them. Would you like to donate your front yard to your city? You could get a tax deduction for it, and would never have to pay taxes on it, mow it, or pay to maintain it in any way. The developer and his global … [Read more...] about Would you like to donate your front yard to your city?

Filed Under: Development, Fran Mentch Tagged With: Oakwood, retention basin

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