I've been tough on South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo. Not unjustifiably, in my mind. But there is another side to the story that deserves mention. I only realized this after learning last night (March 21) that Cleveland Heights City Councilmember Mark Tumeo has resigned from … [Read more...] about Georgine Welo, regionalism, and reaping what we sow
Oakwood
Oakwood: The developer is starting to sound angry
The rhetoric around the Oakwood project is starting to get silly. Opponents of the development are distributing information that says it will destroy the community, which strikes me as hyperbole. And they've declared that because nobody is denying a rumor that Wal-Mart will … [Read more...] about Oakwood: The developer is starting to sound angry
South Euclid’s elected wrecking crew
The city of South Euclid has sold 1.4 acres of its vacant Cedar Center North property to Gordon Food Service for $2 million – plus $300,000 in site improvements. The deal closed Feb. 14, according to a Plain Dealer report. The property will be used for a GFS Marketplace store, … [Read more...] about South Euclid’s elected wrecking crew
Even squirrels have bad days
My home office overlooks a corner of my backyard that I've started call The Playground. It has a small serenity pond and plenty of features to climb on, making it a favorite place for squirrels to frolic. There are six or seven that seem to make my yard home, including one … [Read more...] about Even squirrels have bad days
Oakwood’s legacy: It’s not a walk in the park
First Interstate Properties’ Mitch Schneider, as everyone knows, wants to develop the former Oakwood Club property – part retail, part high-density residential. A large number of people have been vocal about not wanting the development. They reason that we have enough retail … [Read more...] about Oakwood’s legacy: It’s not a walk in the park
