In rejecting a $550,000 offer for the decaying Millikin School building by Orthodox-Jewish school Mosdos Ohr Hatorah, I think the CH-UH School Board might be making a mistake. Millikin hasn't been used as a public school since the '70s; it was left vacant in 2006 when the … [Read more...] about What to do with Millikin: If you listen, you can hear the community’s voice
Severance
Oakwood moves forward: Now prove that it’s really a win-win
South Euclid voters have had their say, and by a 55%-45% result, have approved commercial rezoning of the portion of the former Oakwood golf course that lies within their city. In a year or so, we're all going to have another large plaza to visit, filled with minimum-wage … [Read more...] about Oakwood moves forward: Now prove that it’s really a win-win
Some last words before South Euclid approves the Oakwood rezoning
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
Trash & Malls
One of the main reasons my wife and I moved to Cleveland Heights was to enjoy living in a walkable city. So, we walked to Severance Mall yesterday from our Coventry neighborhood home in the bright spring sunshine. It was a beautiful day, the first really warm morning this … [Read more...] about Trash & Malls
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
