Toledo Development News [Archive] - Page 6

Mudhen419

October 8th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Well from what I have been hearing from people around me about 75 percent say they would like the casino to happen..... Jobs and Money going to our area are the high points
Saving people the 100 mile round trip to detroit was also stated a few times....Ill personally use the casino probly once a month depending on what kinda gaming will be there....

The only thing bad im hearing is about the supposed crime its going to create.. Which i think is some total BS..... Crime is going to happen anywhere.... And I dont see people taking the chance of commiting a crime to get money then taking another chance at blowing it in a casino..... And If the Casino is constructed at the Pilkington site I dont see people getting robbed leaving/coming into the casino.... Thats one of the problems I have heard about when people go to Motor City Casino... Its a rough neighborhood....

Where ya at Bonjour?? Hope yer finalizing a huge update for us!!!!!

Arena open house was awesome..... 8,000 people on both Sat and Sun for a free event.... and Considering there wasnt much going on except hockey practice and self tours of the arena (and a few autograph signings) it seemed like a very good draw.....
Ill be at WWE this sunday hope its a packed house!!!!!!

and one last note......

Check out Toledo Sport and Social Club.... They have a website and are always looking for new members or hits on the site.... Its a Coed adult sport and Social club that just started in Toledo over the summer. The guy who runs it is from Cleveland and got the idea from similar leagues that were going on in Cle and Maryland... Currently Kick ball and 2 hand tap football are going on.... Dodgeball and Indoor Volleyball will be starting soon! Games for Kickball and dodgeball are at the Lucas County Rec and the Football is at Copland park. Visit Toledosportandsocialclub.com

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Absolutely loving it!

The secret weapon of Toledo's North End- 1800's rowhousing:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3932466152_dc8f1a0b93_o.jpg

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 01:58 PM

All I can say is "WOW!"

Hockey rink:
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View from the Dragonfly Terrace, looking at you National City Bank by PNC building:
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Lighthouse Terrace:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/lighthouse_terrace_09.jpg

Another view from the Dragonfly Terrace, looking at you Key Bank, Gardner, Spitzer, Nicholas, and Huntington Bank buildings:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/dragonfly_terrace_09.jpg

Art Tatum Memorial Sculpture and Arena Courtyard:
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Arena interior lighting and they changed color:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/arena_lighting_09.jpg

From the west side of the arena, looking at you Hylant Building:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/Hylant_09.jpg

From the Dragonfly Terrace, looking at you HCR Manorcare and Ohio Buildings:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/HCR_arena_09.jpg

Huron Street street skyline from the arena:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/Decker9999/huron_street_level_09.jpg

Rumor has it that the Huntington Bank will be the ultimate naming rights of the new arena; stay tune: http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/09/30/arena-could-find-title-sponsor-today/

Official website to the arena: http://www.lucascountyarena.com/

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Five years later......:http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/10/09/levis-commons-celebrates-five-years/

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:00 PM

All I can say is....I will be voting for Issue 3: http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/10/08/indiana-town-is-example-of-casino-success/

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Construction begins for
$36M Stroh Center Bowling Green State University (BGSU) held a groundbreaking ceremony last month for the $36 million Stroh Center. The 4,700-seat, 131,000 square foot convocation center is scheduled for completion by late 2011.
Toledo Business Advantage October 2009 Edition
http://www.toledobiz.com/

Southfield, Michigan-based Rossetti Associates, Inc. and Cleveland-based URS Group, Inc. have
provided design services for the Center. According to the design team, the building’s look is
intended to represent the aspirations of BGSU athletics. Prominently sited on Wooster Street and
anchoring the southern edge of the athletic campus, the building will mark the eastern gateway to
the university.

The firms explained that the selection of materials is also symbolic, as the building will be clad in
metallic and glass materials representing the freshness of the university’s future while grounded in
masonry, representing the foundation of its tradition.

“First impressions mean a lot – and the Stroh Center will be a great first impression of BGSU for
many people,” stated Greg Christopher, assistant vice president of student affairs and athletic
activities.

The Stroh Center is named for Kermit F. and Mary Lu Stroh and their family, longtime BGSU
supporters who donated $7.7 million for the arena project last year. According to BGSU, the Stroh
family’s contribution is the largest single private gift in BGSU’s nearly 100-year history.

“The Stroh Center will provide us with one of the best venues in the country, not just in the
conference,” Kermit Stroh explained. “We want opponents to know they are in for a tough fight
every time they come to BG.”

A general use building, the Center will be funded with a combination of private dollars and a
student fee. An undergraduate student election was held in late March to affirm or overturn the
Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) endorsement of a student fee to help fund the Stroh
Center; 2,630 students voted to support the original decision and 1,182 voted against it.

The private fundraising goal for the Stroh Center is $14 million with $22 million borrowed for the
project. The approximate fee of $60 per semester ($50 for the Stroh Center and $10 for new
student parking to replace the parking spaces lost to the Stroh Center) will have “sunrise” and
“sunset” clauses, so it won’t begin until the Stroh Center is completed in 2011 and it will end when
the building’s debt service has been paid.

The new parking spaces will be created west of Perry Field House. The marching band practice
area near the field house will be relocated nearby.

“We’re extremely gratified that our students have demonstrated their support for the Stroh Center,”
stated University president Carol Cartwright. “They clearly understand that this project is critical to
the future of BGSU.”

The arena will be the site of new student convocations, graduate ceremonies, concerts, high-profile
speakers, and other campus and community events. In addition, it will serve as the new home for
Falcon basketball and volleyball. According to BGSU, the Stroh Center will be a showcase facility
that will help recruit and retain students. It will also generate outside revenue through the events and
serve as a “front porch” for campus as the most visible entryway to BGSU.

It is estimated that around 500,000 people a year will use the new facility.

Early plans included a consideration of an ice surface to create a dual-use facility for the hockey
team, but this option proved to be both too costly and impractical.

The Stroh Center will replace Anderson Arena, the oldest arena in the Mid-American Conference
(MAC) that has not undergone major renovations. It is also not easily accessible to those with
disabilities and is becoming increasingly expensive to maintain and operate. In addition, according
to BGSU, the configuration and acoustics make it poorly suited for graduation ceremonies,
concerts, and other campus events.

In the short-term, BGSU gymnastics and the athletic department’s academic support services will
move into the areas vacated in Anderson. ROTC will also remain in Memorial Hall.

As in Anderson Arena, students will have their own section in the new Stroh Center.

When completed, the Stroh Center will be the most environmentally friendly building on campus,
according to BGSU. The building is designed to meet specifications for Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

BGSU’s Building Dreams Campaign that began in 2002 identified the Stroh Center as a priority
for the school. The Stroh Center and the $40 million, 93,000 square foot Wolfe Center for the Arts
that broke ground in April are the first in a series of major building and facility upgrades that the
university will launch in the next few years. These projects include renovation of the student health
center, major upgrades to dining facilities and residence halls, and renovation plans for the
university’s oldest buildings – Hanna, Moseley, and University Halls. BGSU will also make key
upgrades to campus infrastructure and implement an energy conservation plan.

Despite the recent struggles of the economy, BGSU explained that it is a good time to build. Due
to poor economic conditions, construction costs are the lowest in recent memory, and interest
rates for borrowing money are also very favorable. Additionally, students won’t be financially
affected until the Stroh Center opens two years from now.

“My late wife, Mary Lu, was a strong believer in a Bowling Green education and the Bowling Green
experience,” Stroh stated. “Whether it is a concert, a graduation, or a community gathering, our BG
friends and family will enjoy a truly first-class experience in the Stroh Center.”

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:05 PM

CSX hub eyed for new exports
Toledo Business Advantage October 2009 Edition
http://www.toledobiz.com/

A meeting was held recently in Bowling Green, Ohio to discuss the ways in which the $175 million
Northwest Ohio Intermodal Facility in North Baltimore will provide innovative solutions for the
transport of goods and commodities in the region, across the country, and around the world,
according to the organizers.

Presenters at the meeting included Carl Warren, director strategic infrastructure, CSX Intermodal;
Rusty Orben, director of public affairs, Ohio CSX Transportation; John Lumpe, executive director,
Ohio Soybean Council; and Jay Kelley, business development manager, Adayana Agribusiness.

The facility is expected to offer the potential for significant new business investment and job growth
in northwest Ohio. Before the intermodal facility even opens, new logistics opportunities are being
surfaced. Thousands of containers will move goods by rail into the terminal, and an opportunity is
surfacing to fill empty containers that will return overseas to be reloaded.

Agricultural exporters are examining the possibility of using these empty containers to ship
products grown in the region to foreign markets.

According to the Ohio Soybean Council, the Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal will be a key part
of the National Gateway Initiative, which will position northwest Ohio as a major player in domestic
and international logistics, creating opportunities for farmers and agricultural companies in the
area to ship value-added soybeans and grains via container trains.

Lumpe stated, “Our interest is very clear here; we are representing the soybean farmers’ interest…
This facility is very key to what’s going to help affect and help drive the economy for agriculture in
this area.”

He noted that the United States is the sixth largest exporter of soybeans in the world after China,
Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia. More than half of the United States’ soybeans are
exported. Additionally, 11% of the soybeans are raised within a 25-mile radius of North Baltimore
while 31% are within a 50-mile radius.

“That’s one of the reasons why we’re here,” Lumpe added. “A lot of our crop is up here. So this is
very important to the industry of agriculture.”

“The big picture is that the facility…is going to put Wood County at the center of a very significant
transportation and distribution system that is going to spell prosperity for all sectors of the
economy, especially agriculture,” stated Tom Blaha, executive director, Wood County Economic
Development Commission (WCEDC). “The economic development commission is not the
adversary of agribusiness but is in fact an ally of agriculture. And our mandate is to grow the
economy.”

Ground was broken in mid-August for the new intermodal terminal, which is designed to support
the efficient and environmentally beneficial movement of containers between rail and truck. The
majority of the earthwork has been completed and more than 10,000 feet of track has been
assembled. The site is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2011.

The new Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal will employ more than 200 people when fully
operational in 2011 with 400 more jobs to be created during the construction phase. Over the next
10 years, more than 2,600 direct and indirect jobs will be created as a result of the facility.

The terminal will serve as the distribution hub for anything that can be bought at a retailer – from
household electronic equipment to clothing. The facility is the cornerstone of the National Gateway,
an $840 million, multi-state infrastructure initiative aimed at creating an efficient and
environmentally friendly freight link between the mid-Atlantic ports and the Midwest.

In Ohio, the National Gateway program anticipates $30 million in Federal funding, $30 million in
State funding, and a $175 million investment by CSX and its affiliates. The total investment will
create nearly $700 million in public benefits – more than $10 in benefits for every $1 of public
money invested.

Public funding will be used primarily to raise the clearances under bridges and tunnels, enabling
the movement of double-stack railcars. These rail cars allow each train to carry twice the load–
significantly reducing fuel use, air pollution, carbon emissions, and highway congestion. Private
funding from CSX and its affiliates will be primarily dedicated to building state-of-the-art,
environmentally friendly terminals, like the one to be built in northwest Ohio.

According to Orben, double stacking intermodal containers allows more freight to be shipped on
the same number of trains. Additionally, rail is more fuel-efficient than trucks, as an average train
can carry a ton of freight more than 423 miles on a gallon of fuel while at the same time being
environmentally friendly. One train can carry the load of more than 280 trucks.

Warren also noted that the facility allows CSX to extend capacity in places where the company has
existing hubs. The North Baltimore facility frees up Chicago and Cleveland hubs, extending the life
and practical capacity of those facilities, putting more capacity in those markets as well.

The Northwest Ohio Terminal will be built and operated by The Evansville Western Railway, Inc. of
Paducah, Kentucky, an affiliate of CSX.

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:08 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091009/NEWS16/910090342

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Beautiful new building and very sleeky; however, I am all for saving the Stranahan Building for another occupant: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091009/NEWS16/910090372

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:17 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091003/BUSINESS03/910030393/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

October 9th, 2009, 02:19 PM

http://www.wtol.com/global/story.asp?s=11282122

Pilliod Njaim

October 9th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Beautiful new building and very sleeky; however, I am all for saving the Stranahan Building for another occupant: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091009/NEWS16/910090372

Given the economy, they should hold off on demolition. That's money that doesn't need to be spent. We don't need another hole downtown either, especially considering this is near the block-sized hole at the former Paramount Theater site.

Mudhen419

October 19th, 2009, 07:57 AM

Buckie06

October 23rd, 2009, 04:03 PM

Ah, I want to check out the stadium too badly, can't wait to get back to toledo and see it. Any new restaurants or bars near it that have opened?

Pilliod Njaim

October 26th, 2009, 04:14 AM

Yes, Sidelines and Hat Trick. Sidelines is pretty nice. It's Jimmy Jackon's old place, so very classy. Haven't been to Hat Trick (or a hockey game yet).

HensFan22

October 30th, 2009, 03:42 PM

Bonjourtoledo

November 1st, 2009, 08:50 PM

Does anyone know what happened with Table 44? It's the restaurant that was coming soon on the corner of Monroe and Huron st across from The Blarney? I believe the owners of the Maumee Chop house were building this place. The coming soon sign has been there for a long time and it doesn't look like anything has ever been touched.

Table 44's status was mentioned about a month ago or so which I don't have the link right now but they are starting to work in the building early 2010.

Bonjourtoledo

November 1st, 2009, 08:51 PM

Yes, Sidelines and Hat Trick. Sidelines is pretty nice. It's Jimmy Jackon's old place, so very classy. Haven't been to Hat Trick (or a hockey game yet).

PJ's Deli and Eddy B's are expanding their square-footage establishment and hours into the evenings/weekends due to the synergy of the new arena.

The former Diva's Restaurant was bought a couple of weeks ago, stay tune.

Bonjourtoledo

November 1st, 2009, 08:56 PM

How about that for a first weekend!!!!! Toledo Walleye take 2 of 3 in the very first series at LCA.... Even though opening night the Walleye took an L they stil played strong and held in there to win the first series of the season against a Florida team that was one of the best in the ECHL last season.... Even though I wasnt there to witness it first hand I watched all 3 games as they were televised on BCSN. My first game will be this weekend vs Trenton.

I did however get to see the WWE raw live tour last Sunday... It was a pretty packed arena for a house show. I had a very good time havent been to a live wrestling event in a few years but I was glad to see everyone enjoying the wrestling and there first looks at the new arena......

The pyro before the Walleye starting line ups is pretty cool too!

Any news on the Bullfrogs? I have been hearing rumors that they might not have a league next year.... I know this was brought up a few months ago but I was wondering if anything came up?

And also... Has UT started construction on the project to redo the area around ottawa river? The drawings i saw a while back looked great was wondering if there was any progress

The news around the Bullfrogs are nothing but speculations at this point, Arena Football league is the one that is being shut down but A2 league is still running.

The project next to the newly, renovated John Savage Arena is going to be the new indoor sports facility and it's quite huge from the view on Douglas Road. The expanded Stranahan Business Hall on the main campus is coming along quite nicely and I am very impressed in the last 10 years of endless efforts to "cobblestone" all the buildings on the UT Main Campus. It's truely a gem.

Mudhen419

November 1st, 2009, 09:08 PM

Mudhen419

November 1st, 2009, 09:10 PM

Oh yea.... Post 300!!!!!!!!! We need to post somethin on here everyday so we can keep this thread near the top!

Bonjourtoledo

November 1st, 2009, 09:21 PM

Ok glad to hear its all speculation im hearing about the bullfrogs.....

Anyone know whats going on the Vistula Manor? Bulldozers were clearing land last week and also downtown The Spaghetti Warehouse is currently undergoing renovations. Hope it still has that old feeling in there.... I loves it when It was like a cave in there now from what I have seen it will lookvery bright and modern.

Marina District.......... Drove down Marina Drive the other day when I was coming back from The Warehouse and noticed on the Marina Side of the old edison plant there was some bulldozers knocking stuff down on the plant and they had constructed a concrete wall to keep people out id imagine.

The Arena..... I attended my first Walleye game last weekend..... There was a lot I liked and there was also some things I didnt agree with. Whats up with no access to the upper level? You have to have a ticket up there? Bullisht! There was like a thousand empty seats up there and I guarentee all those people werent at the ICE BAR or whatever its called. I also think they should do the pyro at all games.... They didnt do it at the game i was at. Other than that I loved the place. Can get in quick and get to your seats within a few mins..... People who bitch about parking need to go to an OSU game. I went yesterday for thr first time in close to 10 yrs and we had to pay 10 bucks and walk like a mile to the stadium.

The bulldozer clearing behind Vistula Manor on Huron was being done on open space; I believe it's either an expansion for more living units or parking. There was no news or planning information that I could find on this one.

The Spaghetti Warehouse was long overdue for some TLC exterior and interior-wise since they haven't done anything since the Fifth Third Field made its debut in downtown. I am kind of hoping those darn windows either gets replaced or repaired/repainted before the renovations are completed; either way it would be a massive improvement.

Marina District progress is still ongoing and noticeable especially the Acme Plant, if Issue 3 passes, I think this building would be perfect for the new casino instead of the location off of Miami Street on the border of Toledo-Rossford.

Since the new arena opened, I have not heard any complaints about the parking since most are familiar of where to go and it's accessible.

Bonjourtoledo

November 1st, 2009, 09:24 PM

Oh yea.... Post 300!!!!!!!!! We need to post somethin on here everyday so we can keep this thread near the top!

As long as the postings are relevant and constructive, not a bunch of senseless bumps unlike other threads.

Mudhen419

November 2nd, 2009, 07:37 AM

What windows are you talking about Bonjour? It looks to me like the big half circle windows in the front have been replaced.. I wish they would have kept them I liked how they looked. They took down the awning (sp?) that was over the entrance as well I hope they bring this back!

Another thing on the arena..... They have added some signage on the interior. Its only an advertisement for Corner Dental but It looks pretty cool hanging from the second level. I think more small things like this will be added soon! I saw in the pages of opinion of the blade some guy wrote in saying he felt the American flag was to small and was hard to find and he hoped they added a bigger one hanging over center ice. I also cant wait for the other public art they will soon be installing.

One more thing... As I was driving down 75 to Columbus I noticed dozers moving around in the parking lots south of Doyt Perry Stadium. Was wondering if this was part of the Stroh Center construction?

Bonjourtoledo

November 2nd, 2009, 05:02 PM

Pilliod Njaim

November 5th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Yeah, Stroh's.

The Arena..... I attended my first Walleye game last weekend..... There was a lot I liked and there was also some things I didnt agree with. Whats up with no access to the upper level? You have to have a ticket up there? Bullisht!

Considering this is a publicly-funded municipal arena, that it bullshit!

Marina District.......... Drove down Marina Drive the other day when I was coming back from The Warehouse and noticed on the Marina Side of the old edison plant there was some bulldozers knocking stuff down on the plant and they had constructed a concrete wall to keep people out id imagine.

The original historic building will be saved. I think the newer annexes were set to come down some time ago. Perhaps it was delayed and they're doing that now. The power plant is the best location for a casino and could be waterfront, plus it's much closer to Downtown. This location at the LOF waste pits is completely cut off from the city. Unfortunately, Issue 3 makes it law that the only locations the casinos can be built are those that were voted on. I hope there's a way to fight that. The casino belongs in the Marina District or maybe as infill in Uptown. I've been saying all year the old Acme Power Plant would make the coolest casino in the world.

Paddington

November 5th, 2009, 02:40 AM

Hilarious:

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This is his political career collapsing:

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toledo25

November 6th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Anyone have any info on when groundbreaking will begin and location? I am so stoked that we are getting a Casino.

Paddington

November 6th, 2009, 12:25 PM

I heard East side of Toledo near Rossford.

Bonjourtoledo

November 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Bonjourtoledo

November 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091104/BUSINESS02/911049980/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

November 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM

I heard East side of Toledo near Rossford.

That is correct. See map of the location at this link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Toledo&state=OH&address=2000+Miami+St&zipcode=43605-3353#a/maps/m::11:41.619218:-83.546103:0:::::1:1:1::/e

Bonjourtoledo

November 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Anyone have any info on when groundbreaking will begin and location? I am so stoked that we are getting a Casino.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091105/NEWS16/911050350

araman0

November 7th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Wow, what is the deal with that mayoral candidate?

Paddington

November 7th, 2009, 04:10 AM

He's a rich cunt from the Northwest suburbs. His parents are good friends with Block, the publisher of the Toledo Blade. Block has been shilling for this guy for years, plugging his face with puff pieces below almost daily for the better part of a decade. Block has control over Toledo like no one man has over any other city in America BTW. He owns the only major daily paper, the cable station, and a TV channel. He regularly uses his paper to settle personal scores, and also to prop up nitwits like Carty Finkbeiner. Toledo dodged a major bullet with this Ben Konop turd not being elected.

Pilliod Njaim

November 7th, 2009, 07:43 AM

It wasn't even remotely close in the primaries. Bell and Wilkowski slaughtered the competition. But the hatred towards Konop is unfounded in 99% of cases. The average person who talks shit about Konop has never even met him. And say what you want about the Blade (obviously they are influential), but Konop certainly didn't have any help from the big four television stations. In fact, it was the exact opposite.

Mudhen419

November 7th, 2009, 08:09 AM

exactly even tho i dont agree with a lot of konops policies or actions but he is still a toledoan and I feel in the future ben may be in DC doing things for our community.

Anyone know of where the new east side firestation will be built? I heard talk of this on the radio but i caught the end of it. Couldnt find anything on google or yahoo.

And one last thing......

In an article in the metro press (I saw this on there website) the woodville mall wwas bought and the buyer will be in town this month to check out the damages ( roof repair, carpet replacing) It says he plans to open a few of his own stores and try to attract previous tennants to the mall back and also lure new retailers to the mall.

Bonjourtoledo

November 7th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Wow, what is the deal with that mayoral candidate?

He lost in the mayoral primary race, one place from the bottom which he only beat Opal Covey which speaks volume.

Enough of the political, irrelevant topic (leave it for the Toledo Talk, Glass City Jungle or Swamp Bubbles sites), let's move on to regional development topics because Konop is sooooo non-developmental. :)

Bonjourtoledo

November 7th, 2009, 04:05 PM

The Blade:http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091107/BUSINESS03/911070395

The Press: http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/3165-new-mall-owner-says-hes-up-for-challenge

Pilliod Njaim

November 9th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Anyone know of where the new east side firestation will be built? I heard talk of this on the radio but i caught the end of it. Couldnt find anything on google or yahoo.

yes, corner of Fassett and Oak.

Paddington

November 10th, 2009, 12:11 AM

That Woodville mall was a total disaster last time I went there. It's like something you'd expect to see here in Detroit. :laugh:

rustbeltrevival

November 10th, 2009, 03:01 PM

This partnership would be really excellent for the reasons stated in the article. Let's hope this happens!

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091110/BUSINESS07/911100383

Mudhen419

November 11th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Bonjourtoledo

November 11th, 2009, 05:04 PM

This partnership would be really excellent for the reasons stated in the article. Let's hope this happens!

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091110/BUSINESS07/911100383

Thanks for posting this, excellent news indeed!

Bonjourtoledo

November 11th, 2009, 05:08 PM

That Woodville mall was a total disaster last time I went there. It's like something you'd expect to see here in Detroit. :laugh:

Yes it would be a disaster if you walk in between The Andersons and Sears; but let's hope the new owners live up to their promise.

Bonjourtoledo

November 11th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Didnt you say that same quote like 2 months ago Paddington?

Construction on the Hotel or whatever is going in on Navarre next to Sonic has started whatever it will be will probly not have a basement. Retail space in Oregon is filling up! Now if we can only do something about that empty foodtown with the huge parking lot!

On my way downtown i drove up 280 to front and checked out the front street project. Thet have light posts and traffic light poles up. Looks like they should be using atleast part of this within the next month weather permitting.

The YWCA downtown looks great. I also saw theres some construction on another building near the YWCA.

Story about the Marina district on FOX sunday night part 2 will be next sunday. just google toledo marina district november 2009 and theres a few links to the video.

All if not most vacant Food Town buildings in this region remains to be empty and undevelopable for some reason, just like the Kmart Tire/Auto Store.

Be specific about what construction is nearby YWCA, it may be the housing units for Cherry Street Mission or the redevelopment of the former Hylant Insurance Building for a newly relocated charter school.

It's the sweeps month on FOX 36 about the Marina District story, it's irrelevant in my book because they are trying to create controversy out of something they clearly do not understand from a development standpoint. Nothing gets built overnight.

Bonjourtoledo

November 11th, 2009, 05:13 PM

HensFan22

November 12th, 2009, 06:37 PM

HensFan22

November 12th, 2009, 06:38 PM

The former HJ's Prime Cut on Heatherdowns is now The Black Pearl. Wonder in Jack Sparrow will be a waiter.

Bonjourtoledo

November 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Toledo Bullfrogs season has been cancelled... What a bummer! Maybe now they can get a NBA D-league basketball team.

Anyone know what's going on with the Fiberglass Tower redevelopment? I thought they were building a new parking garage.

I heard a rumor that Levis Commons is getting a Cheesecake Factory, does anyone know the truth behind this?

Smart decision to forgo 2010 Season due to its complications and business sense, let's hope Season 2011 will be the season for the Bullfrogs: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/SPORTS09/911120383

The Fiberglas Tower and its replacement/new parking garage will begin sometime in the New Year because Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will be involved; they had to come up with the design, funding, and plans prior starting the project. This will be a huge redevelopmental project which will take time.

Levis Commons and Cheesecake Factory...strictly rumor from my end.

Bonjourtoledo

November 12th, 2009, 07:22 PM

The former HJ's Prime Cut on Heatherdowns is now The Black Pearl. Wonder in Jack Sparrow will be a waiter.

Maybe baby octopus salad will be on the menu?

rustbeltrevival

November 13th, 2009, 02:58 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/BUSINESS03/911129986/-1/BUSINESS

Buckie06

November 13th, 2009, 03:19 PM

anyone been to any Walleye games lately, have they been selling-out? Or at least a full crowd?

Bonjourtoledo

November 13th, 2009, 05:41 PM

anyone been to any Walleye games lately, have they been selling-out? Or at least a full crowd?

The last home game on Nov. 7, 2009 was sold out.

Here is the latest on the ECHL attendance report (see link: http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/schedule.php?view=attendance):
Stockton--total after 4 games 28,382; averaging 7,096 per game
Toledo--total after 7 games 45,263; averaging 6,466 per game
Cincinnati--total after 3 games 17,666; averaging 5,889 per game
Ontario--total after 7 games 38,878; averaging 5,554 per game
Gwinnett--total after 5 games 25,809; averaging 5,162 per game
Florida--total after 6 games 28,749; averaging 4,792 per game
Bakersfield--total after 6 games 28,582; averaging 4,764 per game
Alaska--total after 6 games 27,582; averaging 4,597 per game
South Carolina--total after 5 games 22,029 ; averaging 4,406 per game
Reading--total after 7 games 30,057; averaging 4,294 per game
Charlotte--total after 4 games 16,873; averaging 4,218 per game
Utah--total after 4 games 16,442; averaging 4,111 per game
Victoria--total after 6 games 24,024; averaging 4,004 per game
Idaho--total after 4 games 15,825; averaging 3,956 per game
Elmira--total after 6 games 23,402; averaging 3,900 per game
Las Vegas--total after 9 games 34,535; averaging 3,837 per game
Kalamazoo--total after 3 games 10,645; averaging 3,548 per game
Wheeling--total after 6 games 14,557; averaging 2,426 per game
Johnstown--total after 3 games 5,746; averaging 1,915 per game
Trenton--total after 8 games 14,193; averaging 1,774 per game

Bonjourtoledo

November 13th, 2009, 05:46 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/BUSINESS03/911129986/-1/BUSINESS

Excellent news!!!!

Pilliod Njaim

November 14th, 2009, 09:36 PM

Go Toledo on the hockey attendance! And football was never meant to be played in an arena anyway...

Pilliod Njaim

November 14th, 2009, 10:00 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/4101504749_b10de7c888_o.jpg

Mudhen419

November 16th, 2009, 07:02 AM

Bonjourtoledo

November 17th, 2009, 04:24 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091117/NEWS04/911170355/-1/NEWS

Bonjourtoledo

November 17th, 2009, 04:26 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091116/NEWS16/911160314

Bonjourtoledo

November 17th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the latest redevelopment of Spaghetti Warehouse, but last night it looks awesome! New additional lights, new canopy, new sign, refurbished windows, fresh paint, restored brick work, etc, etc, etc; the redevelopment project is almost complete but it is certainly bright and spiffy!

Bonjourtoledo

November 17th, 2009, 09:01 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091117/BUSINESS02/911179980

Pilliod Njaim

November 17th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Thats a pretty sweet shot. Would look better if the King bridge had all its lights still and maybe some lights on in the Fiberglass Tower.

Sucks about the Frogs.... Even though arena ball isnt as popular as the NFL or college its still a cool game. Hard hits and lots of points being scored is always good in my book. Hopefully they can get something going next year and start in 2011.

I wonder why the Cherry Street bridge only has half its lights? It looks weird, like a last minute budget cut or something. One of the reasons the High-Level Bridge is my favorite bridge in Ohio is not only the fact it's a big, graceful suspension bridge (my favorite type of bridge by far), but because it has great lighting at night. And hey, there's nothing that can be done about the darkness of the Fiberglass Tower other than photoshopping in lights, but that'd be distorting reality in a pretty dramatic way. We've got to live with its darkness until we reoccupy it. There's no point in hiding from reality (interestingly, many outsiders ask why the tower is dark).

Also, I've been doing some photos of the Glass City Skyway and have noticed a few things that could make it look better:

A. The stainless steel cables need to be lit better at night. At best, it looks like a light saber. At worst, it looks like a pointy 400-foot dildo sticking out of the Maumee River.
B. The mutli-color array kind of looks corny IMO. I think an all neon green or neon blue pylon would look best.
C. Honestly, I think I would have preferred a second large suspension bridge in Toledo instead of the cable stay, but with proper lighting, it could look a lot better at night. More can be done to make it stand out. On top of better cable lighting, maybe the bridge deck could be lit up. Part of the reason I think High-Level/Anthony Wayne trumps Glass City Skyway is because the whole shape of the suspension bridge is outlined with lighting. Lighting is so key to a bridge looking good at night, and it's even more important when over water. With Glass City Skyway, it looks like they really cheaped out on lighting.

Seriously, this is the best we could do with lighting?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4112442967_a4e9fe7e1c_o.jpg

Mudhen419

November 17th, 2009, 10:15 PM

GREAT NEWS FOR THE EASTSIDE!!!!!! Cant wait to see the finished product at the Spaghetti Warehouse as well.....

The Hi Level is your fav bridge in Ohio?? I agree its pretty cool... Wish theyd replace the missing light beacons (1 missing from each tower)

I personally love the new bridge.... I like the fact that it changes..... Like X-mas its green and red and during winter its blue with falling snowflakes that accumulate at the bottom and pile up. The Fourth of July Flag design is pretty sweet too...

and 1 last thing on the King bridge..... Even though the lights are missing this bridge is awesome now that all the work to it is done.... Hopefully that nightmare doesnt happen again anytime soon (bridge closure)

Bonjourtoledo

November 18th, 2009, 02:56 PM

Ongoing story: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091118/BUSINESS02/911180327

Bonjourtoledo

November 20th, 2009, 02:38 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091120/BUSINESS03/911200455

Bonjourtoledo

November 20th, 2009, 02:39 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091120/BUSINESS05/911209983

Bonjourtoledo

November 20th, 2009, 02:39 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091120/BUSINESS03/911209984/0/BUSINESS05

Mudhen419

November 22nd, 2009, 10:47 PM

Whatever is being built in oregon next to sonic is not looking like a hotel.... Looks more like a small 2 outlet plaza maybe?? I have been hearing Panera Bread?

HensFan22

November 25th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Does anyone know whats being built on W Central ave? It's where the old Sterling gas station was. If your heading west on Central ave it's just passed McCord on the right side.

Mudhen419

November 27th, 2009, 09:48 PM

Front/280 project..... the Traffic lights are up as of yesterday (havent drove by there in about a week so i dont know how long they have been there) This area just keeps inching a long.... Pedestrian crossing over the craig bridge will be on the bridge tower side (no more sidewalks on both sides) the trail that the ped crossing leads into looks great decent width.

TampaMike

December 2nd, 2009, 12:49 AM

Not development news related to skyscrapers, but BD Mongolian Grill will be opening in March 2010.

nickw311

December 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM

Mudhen419

December 2nd, 2009, 11:03 AM

Mudhen419

December 2nd, 2009, 11:58 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091129/BUSINESS05/911299993

This is an article in last weekends blade talking about the new retail strip going up in Oregon... A Day before the article came out I had a chance to talk to the new Mayor of Oregon Mike Seferian.. He seems like a real good guy. I went to school with some of his kids even played baseball in a tournament with his one son.

Mike owns a garage on Starr and Dearborne on the east side. I have never heard one comlaint about the business and always hear praises for there work. I hope he runs the city like he runs the shop.

From what I heard from him There will be another strip built directly behind the one thats currently being built... Im pretty sure this eliminates a hotel from being built in that area.

Mike also told me Oregon was being considered for a new Italian Restaurant. Not sure what it is called but he told me it would be equal to or above mancys italian. o it will be pretty expensive and he said the next closest location of that restaurant is in Troy Michigan? So maybe you someone can put the clues together and figure out what this place is.... Mike hopes they can put the restaurant somewhere on the Water (the bay)

Mudhen419

December 2nd, 2009, 11:59 PM

I also went to Woodville Mall yesterday. There is already work being done to the interior. Some carpet has been takin out and some of the flooring has been removed....

Mudhen419

December 3rd, 2009, 01:25 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091202/NEWS16/912020333

Article in todays blade about the marina district!!!! 2 Million in stimulus secured for shoreline work!!!!!!!!

NOW LETS GET THAT LAND DEAL COMPLETED BEFORE CARTY LEAVES OFFICE!!!!!!!!!

nickw311

December 3rd, 2009, 08:28 AM

Nick Im not sure about the interior but i know some exterior work has been going on since summer.... i think new windows have been put in in some areas.... Bonjour would know about that one....

Walleye games are awesome!!! Im definatly glad BCSN is covering there games as well.

Before I left the windows were installed and the outside was looking good. I just hope the real estate market and financial problems haven't left the developers without financing and buyers.

Anyone want to post pics for me :cheers: :nuts:

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:27 PM

I also went to Woodville Mall yesterday. There is already work being done to the interior. Some carpet has been takin out and some of the flooring has been removed....

Landscaping, exterior painting, signages, parking lot and curbs needs to be re-done as well.

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:28 PM

I haven't been back to Toledo since moving last August, but what is the status on the Triangle Building downtown?

BTW - all my friends who have gone to a Walleyes game have said they are great, wish I could go too!

It is still ongoing, there is an extensive amount of work that needs done interior-wise considering it was nothing but an warehouse space to begin with.

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Does anyone know whats being built on W Central ave? It's where the old Sterling gas station was. If your heading west on Central ave it's just passed McCord on the right side.

New KFC restaurant exactly with the similar design as Rossford's on Route 20 in front of Meijer.

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Good news: http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/12/10/toledo-clinic-keeping-500-jobs-in-toledo/

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:31 PM

At least it is being retained in the city of Toledo: http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/12/10/columbia-gas-of-ohio-to-open-new-location/

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:33 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091209/BUSINESS03/912099990/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Let's hope their former property brings in another business at this location:http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091205/BUSINESS03/912050350

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:36 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091203/BUSINESS03/912030342

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:37 PM

This is unfortunate considering the writing was on the wall since they've bought out Alltel and there would be duplication in services: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091203/BUSINESS03/912039989

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:37 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091202/BUSINESS03/912020334

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:40 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091202/BUSINESS03/912020334

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:41 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091125/BUSINESS03/911250339

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:43 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091127/BUSINESS03/911270318

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Looks like the former Diva Restaurant on 329 North Huron Street will be reopening, there has been a lot of activity and it is too soon to tell what will come of it. Stay tune.....

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:46 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091210/BUSINESS03/912100331

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Ongoing good news since the first story broke out in regards to this project: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091209/BUSINESS02/912090333/0/BUSINESS03

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Continuation of the alternative energy industries growing and making a presence in our region: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091205/BUSINESS01/912050348/-1/BUSINESS

Another story to this ongoing development: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091204/BUSINESS01/912040366/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:52 PM

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7162048

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:55 PM

http://www.thecourier.com/Issues/2009/Dec/10/ar_news_121009_story4.asp?d=121009_story4,2009,Dec,10&c=n

Bonjourtoledo

December 10th, 2009, 03:56 PM

http://www.sent-trib.com/stnew/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8314:lake-twp-solar-firm-focuses-on-inverters&catid=1:fp&Itemid=115

Mudhen419

December 10th, 2009, 10:02 PM

great update Bonjour... Glad to see ya pop in.....

TOLEDO SPORT AND SOCIAL CLUB MAKES THE CITY PAPER!!!!
http://www.toledocitypaper.com/index.php?/component/option,com_flippingbook/id,35/view,book/

check out page 51!!!!! Or come out to Lucas COunty Rec center and watch some games of dodgeball! Thursday is dodgeball night

ZachariahDaMan

December 11th, 2009, 04:41 AM

I've been wondering...how is the progress on the triangle building in the Warehouse District?

Bonjourtoledo

December 11th, 2009, 05:09 AM

I've been wondering...how is the progress on the triangle building in the Warehouse District?

Zac, read post #1344. :)

ZachariahDaMan

December 11th, 2009, 05:19 AM

Thanks and my bad :-p

Bonjourtoledo

December 11th, 2009, 04:50 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/NEWS16/912110333

Bonjourtoledo

December 14th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Finally!!!!!!! http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091214/NEWS16/912140310

Bonjourtoledo

December 14th, 2009, 04:24 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091212/BUSINESS01/912129992/-1/BUSINESS

Mudhen419

December 15th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Cant wait to check out the New Front Street...... I like using the shortcut from Front to Starr I dont think itll be there to much longer though. I think this will help out the marina project once its all completed. Pedestrian and Bike traffic will definatly pick up!

Theres a blade article somewhere a few days back talking about the new casino. Construction should start end of next year. Multi level parking garage 250000 sq ft facility.......

UT athletics site has pics of the Indoor practice facility being built next to Savage Arena. Construction is nearly complete. The new Track venue outside is pretty nice lookin too!

Mudhen419

December 15th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Bonjourtoledo

December 15th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Bonjourtoledo

December 15th, 2009, 03:05 PM

In the past weeks metro press there was an article that brought up the Wales Rd overpass topic again... I would love to see this project happen. I take 75 from Perrysburg to East Toledo/Oregon are a lot and this would definatly be a better alternative to 795. It will also be good for kids coming from the Oregon/Northood areas that go to Owens. Those train tracks are pretty busy.

Also I just read an article on Mobile news 11 about the widening of I-75 from Perrysburg to Findlay from 4 to 6 lanes. The Project isnt official or even in to much of a planning stage but it says it could be done in 10 years at the earliest.

Northwood is a lost cause, IMHO.

If they are going to make I-75 from 4 to 6 lanes, then they should do it from the stateline all the way to Lima at least; there are parts of I-75 that isn't 6 lanes north of the I-75/475 interchange and it is much needed. Also I-475 from Perrysburg to Central Avenue should be 4 to 6 lanes as well.

Bonjourtoledo

December 15th, 2009, 03:06 PM

Very encouraging news: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091215/BUSINESS03/912150354

Bonjourtoledo

December 15th, 2009, 03:12 PM

I wonder what's the next South Toledo location for Cedar Creek Church; perhaps Southland would be suitable in either the vacant Sears Hardware or TJ Maxx space; or even the vacant Farmer Jack store on Byrne/Glanzman.

It is also encouraging that the YMCA administrators said it is highly likely they will have a new YMCA location somewhere in South Toledo: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091215/NEWS16/912150362

Pilliod Njaim

December 15th, 2009, 10:06 PM

UT athletics site has pics of the Indoor practice facility being built next to Savage Arena. Construction is nearly complete. The new Track venue outside is pretty nice lookin too!

I don't mean to hate on UT (since this is common at most major universities), but I think public schools are spending way too much money on athletic facilities these days. I'd rather see that money go into urbanizing Dorr or something...

Cant wait to check out the New Front Street...... I like using the shortcut from Front to Starr I dont think itll be there to much longer though. I think this will help out the marina project once its all completed. Pedestrian and Bike traffic will definatly pick up!

The bridge being converted to local use is an excellent infrastructure addition in Toledo. The North Side has long needed a pedestrian/bike bridge across the Maumee River. Also, I'm pumped to hear they're reconnecting the streets under the new bridge in North Toledo. Were these always cut off, or did they get cut off by the construction of Glass City Skyway?

Mudhen419

December 16th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Hey Pilliod were u aware that the Craig Bridge had Pedestrian crossing in the past? Theres always been sidewalks on both sides of the bridge....

I dont know if Dorr street would do much for UT. I think building new athletic facilities is a good idea. I think new facilities would draw more than redoing Dorr.

The North end streets were cut off by the old 280. I do believe though that one street lost its overpass over the old 280 trench when the skyway was built

Pilliod Njaim

December 16th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Any word on the bike path route? I'm really interested in this.

rustbeltrevival

December 16th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Below is the link to the Dorr Street Corridor plan, posted on UT's website. All I can say is that this is truly awesome. It looks like there will be a median from Byrne to at least Douglas, and the lights from Byrne to Parkside will be replaced with traffic circles. Not sure what the time frame is on this development, though... But man, when it happens it will be truly transformative.

http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/president/docs/dorrstreetappendices.pdf

Mudhen419

December 18th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Parent Company of Cedar Point to Be sold......

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091217/BUSINESS03/912179969

Hope these people continue all the traditions and keep the park well maintained!

Pilliod Njaim

December 18th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:12 PM

^^ Indeed.

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:13 PM

It's on the right track in becoming a reality: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/NEWS16/912180336

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Yes! YES! YEEEES! http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/BUSINESS07/912180337

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:15 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/BUSINESS01/912180350/0/BUSINESS07

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:16 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/BUSINESS02/912180360/0/BUSINESS01

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:17 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/BUSINESS03/912189992/0/BUSINESS02

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:17 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091218/BUSINESS10/912189993/0/BUSINESS03

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Proud client of this agency and its expansion news: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091209/BUSINESS11/912099963/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I am sad of their news in closing but hoping that they would not give up. Toledo DTI, Warehouse District Association or the city economic department should help them get a new location or whatnot if they decide to stay open. I understand their current location dramatically changed their businesses due to the closing of Superior Street and the recent opening of the new arena which was impacted by the traffic pattern change of downtown; however, they see a silver-lining and should relocate at these recommended site(s) with plenty of foot traffic and parking:

1. 118 S. Superior Street
2. 10 S. Superior Street
3. 25 S. Saint Clair Street
4. 2 S. Saint Clair Street
5. 3 N. Saint Clair Street
6. 136 N. Summit Street

Link to the story: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091217/BUSINESS10/912179998/-1/BUSINESS

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:36 PM

http://www.sent-trib.com/stnew/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8622:this-is-for-6-am-release-thursday&catid=22:bgsu-sports&Itemid=40

Bonjourtoledo

December 18th, 2009, 03:38 PM

http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/12/17/sears-hometown-stores-seek-toledo-locations/

Mudhen419

December 19th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Good to see u back around for the time being bonjour.... your update will keep me busy for a little while.

Im lovin the Maritime news. It would be weird seein the Boyer anywhere else but its current place.. But if it ties in with the museum then the move would defintaly be benefitial. Its probly over a mile from the marina district site to the current site of the Boyer. Long walk for field trippers, old timers or boaters tryin to check out the museum and ship. Hey this could be the unofficial start to the marina district!

Thank you Scott Hamilton for contributing to where you started out from.... I wish more local celebs would contribute to our area....... (Katie Holmes where you at?? Lyfe Jennings?? Jimmy Jackson i dont know what happened with you)

Pilliod Njaim

December 20th, 2009, 03:07 AM

I honestly don't want to see the ship moved downriver. It will dramatically change my favorite skyline shot- the view from the High-Level Bridge with the ship in the foreground. I kind of wish Toledo got a second museum ship to put at the Marina District. Though that's got to be a pipe dream given the economy around here. It's hard enough raising money for the drydocking of the Boyer.

These classic straight-deck lake freighers are beautiful vessels, and so many have tragically gone to the scrapyard. It's a damn shame as they are the prettiest ships in the world. Nowhere else do you see those tall forward pilot houses and those rounded, undercut, graceful sterns. It harkens back to the peak of shipbuilding, an era when the Great Lakes ports were king of the world. I'd like to see as many of these preserved as possible (either as functioning freighters or as museum ships). And hell, it'd be sweet if new ships were built in this classic style. The stuff from the 1970's and later is nowhere near as pretty (no forward pilot house, straight stern, etc.). Modern ships look too utilitarian. The beauty of the classic Great Lakes straight-decker is that it mixes elegance with industry. They're floating pieces of industrial art.

Mudhen419

December 25th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Merry Christmas Toledo!!!! Whats on everyones Toledo development christmas wish list for the year 2010? How bout the new decade? Ill post mine here soon!

Mudhen419

January 7th, 2010, 11:53 AM

Hope everyone had a safe and happy new year.... I was in NYC with some friends and my computer was down so after the delay heres my wish list for toledo......

1. greenbelt extension. Not sure if this is still being discussed but Id love for this to become a reality. It will shorten some peoples travel to get on 280 and to down town, and Id love to see the bike trail extended out that way as well

2.Have the AW trail entrance to downtown re-done. There was something posted a while back about this with a drawn up picture of how it could look..... I think it had a fountain and nice landscaping.... Maybe an arch welcoming people into downtown?

3. Some sort of development at the Marina District or the Swan Creek Tetra Tech properties..... Did tetra pull out? If the Marina district is going to flop which i Hope it doesnt then atleast we will have some sort of nice park along the riverfront... Maybe a smaller scaled San Antonio River walk along Swan Creek would be better.... Since its closer to the ball park and arena maybe if the focus was on that then we could make something happen.... Either way development at either place would be beneficial to whats going on in the city.

4.Indoor sports facility on the East side (or east suburbs) There is huge demand for ice time and if the ice house closes down then this will be in even higher demand... Lake Clay Waite and Genoa and fremont have teams that would all love the reduced drive time to the closer more available ice..... And also I know Oregon is a big soccer city. Im sure theyd love to have some indoor soccer around there.

Mudhen419

January 7th, 2010, 11:58 AM

The casino property was closed on a few days back.... Theres an article in the blade somewhere about it.

Also, did anyone see the article about the guy who was complaining about the new arenas seats being to small? Whats up with that Blade? That guy was pretty big why are you tryin to hurt the arenas image?

Metro Press: Oregon projects to be completed in 2010....... Wheeling Widening (which has started) Turning lanes and traffic light at Starr and Coy ( I lived in that area for a long period in my life... Its needed a light there for a while now) I just hope they dont mess up the Starr Ave Bike trail by doing this. And the Water tower should be done by summer it has 2x the capacity of the old tower behind kroger on navarre

Pilliod Njaim

January 8th, 2010, 08:02 AM

3. Some sort of development at the Marina District or the Swan Creek Tetra Tech properties..... Did tetra pull out? If the Marina district is going to flop which i Hope it doesnt then atleast we will have some sort of nice park along the riverfront... Maybe a smaller scaled San Antonio River walk along Swan Creek would be better.... Since its closer to the ball park and arena maybe if the focus was on that then we could make something happen.... Either way development at either place would be beneficial to whats going on in the city.

The Swan Creek project is dead. Tetra Tech did pull out. It's still a great idea though. Hopefully when the economy recovers around here, someone else comes along to do it.

Marina District is on hold. Funding has not materialized due to the economy.

Mudhen419

January 8th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Oh yea I also read somewhere that Dillins Marina District money is enroute to Toledo coming from out of country........

Pilliod Njaim

January 8th, 2010, 11:43 PM

^As far as I know, there is still lots of support for the Marina District and it will happen eventually. It's just going to take a lot longer than expected due to money issues (basically the story of our city). A good idea remains a good idea, and the Marina District is one of the best ideas Toledo has come up with in ages (even better than the Mud Hens stadium and hockey arena). That's a prime place for a brand new pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhood and everyone knows it (especially outsiders who come and see the property). Not many cities have a large swath of waterfront land like that to develop, especially close to a downtown with beautiful views of a skyline.

And I'll say this, if Toledo could build that Downtown arena after all those years of bickering and empty promises, it can build the Marina District. Big projects do have a tendency to move more slowly around here due to the area's weak economy. But usually the end result is even better than the initial idea. Compare the original renderings of the arena to the final result. It actually ended up a lot nicer than initially expected.

Think of Toledo like a movie that's delayed due to budget issues. Delay isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes it helps work out the kinks and makes the final result more successful. I'd rather have a quality project that opens late than a rushed project that doesn't reach its potential. The bigger the project, the more chances there are for delay. The Marina District is huge, so it's sort of expected, particularly when you consider the scope of the project in a city the size of Toledo, and the region's economy.

Mudhen419

January 9th, 2010, 12:40 AM

Man just think of how awesome our waterfront will be in 10 yrs if this all goes thru..... Marina District/Docks/Prominade Park/Casino......

Now that the casino is going to be built how long will it be or what kind of obsticles would have to be overcome before we see another casino pop up? Would it have to be voted on again?

Mudhen419

January 9th, 2010, 12:41 AM

Owens Founders Hall is open for Spring Semester....... Article in todays blade about the new facility that used to be the Old Penta Career center!

Pilliod Njaim

January 10th, 2010, 12:47 AM

Mudhen419

January 11th, 2010, 06:40 AM

Well once we see how much the casinos will do for our state im sure more will come. It took detroit a few years to actually get real casinos. I dont see this as a monopoly since the owners of the Toledo Casino arent the same owners of the Cleveland casino...... Cant wait to see some construction trucks and trailors out at Miami Street.

Im thinkin a nice Indoor/Outdoor waterpark would do good out by bass pro. Wasnt there once talk about a water park going in at the Lucas County Rec?

Pilliod Njaim

January 12th, 2010, 12:20 AM

^monopoly in each market since no one else is allowed to build one.

If another vote is passed and others are built, I hope something by Downtown or the Marina District does better. The one positive about the current casino location is that it's pretty much an industrial waste site. This will clean up that waterfront property. But keep in mind, it's basically an island, cut off from South Toledo and Downtown by the river and a long distance (three miles from Downtown), and East Toledo by I-75. Hell, it's even cut off from Rossford too! The potential for spinoff is completely zero.

Mudhen419

January 13th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Another reason why I think the casino isnt a monopoly is because its competition with Detroits...

And yes it is cut off from the eastside/south end but that could be a good thing. I know theres a lot of people who dont want to have to actually drive into toledo for things... This gives it quick easy access to the highway and its far enough away from the hood so itll keep the garbage out.

Mudhen419

January 13th, 2010, 12:10 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100112/BUSINESS03/1120345

Waterville mixed use development........ Was in yesterdays Blade

HensFan22

January 13th, 2010, 10:37 PM

I think the marina district will happen... someday. I f not with Dillin, someone will eventually get the district going. I hope it's sooner than later.

Bd's Mongolian BBQ is going in former Champs restaurant at the Westfield mall. It will be open this march.

I would love to see Promenade park turned into an ice skating rink during the winter months. I've mentioned this idea to a lot of people and every single person thinks that its such a great idea, the only problem is the funding for it.

HensFan22

January 13th, 2010, 10:43 PM

Anyone notice the large hockey player banner across from the Lucas County Arena on the corner of Jefferson and N Huron st? The buliding has been for sale for quite some time now and I was wondering if was purchased and if there were any plans for it.

Mudhen419

January 14th, 2010, 12:26 AM

Ill have to check that out Hensfan....

Has the Arena put up any championship banners yet? Or did Gladieux keep those for his personal collection? Havent heard any news in a while about arena naming rights........

Mudhen419

January 14th, 2010, 12:30 AM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100110/BUSINESS07/100119985

Article in todays blade about the retail space being constructed in Oregon next to the SONIC

Mudhen419

January 22nd, 2010, 11:55 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100117/COLUMNIST08/1170359/0/ART16

Article about the new UT indoor practice facility and Track Venue

Mudhen419

January 22nd, 2010, 11:56 AM

WGTE had a show on last night about the Arena. I missed the show and currently dont know when it will be aired again. Theres a time lapse video on the construction posted over at ToledoTalk.com if anyone knows when it will be on again please let me know so I can DVR it

Mudhen419

January 22nd, 2010, 12:00 PM

I finally got to drive over the newly redone Craig Bridge. Its lookin pretty nice over there.... The Bridge kinda looks weird from the northend where they tore out the old southbound entrance ramp from summit. Looks like half of the bridge was tore out.

Also the Wheeling Street construction has started in Oregon..... Wont be to bad for another month or so. But Id say come April stay away from Wheeling and 280 it will be a mess.

Mudhen419

January 22nd, 2010, 12:03 PM

One last thing... While looking for new info on the Marina District I found some info on the Tarta station thats going in next to the new arena. I was at a friends when i found it so Ill have to dig it up again and post the link... It had drawings with Tarta signage on the building.

Only info I could find on the Marina District was something from January 12 I believe.. Pretty much a short paragraph article about how Mike Bell is working with Dillin but he is putting the Marina on the back burner...

Columbus' Casino might get moved!!! Maybe theres still hope for ours to be put in a better place!

b1gh0u5e

January 23rd, 2010, 10:57 PM

Anyone want to bet that a $250 million casino NEVER happens in Toledo???

Mudhen419

January 23rd, 2010, 11:50 PM

Anyone wanna bet that OSU whoops scUM ass again next year?

I bet you OSU beat Michigans Ass in football the last 6 times.....

If you wanna talk down on my city go to ToledoTalk.com or sumthin

So Whats your reasons for The glass not gettin a casino?

b1gh0u5e

January 24th, 2010, 09:36 PM

Sorry "G". Did I hurt your feelings?
I live in Toledo, has nothing to do with talking down the city. The numbers don't add up for that kind of investment.

Mudhen419

January 25th, 2010, 12:27 AM

The nunbers might not add up but the company thats building the casino said they would put 250 million dollars into the development. So its not like its us paying for it. Who cares where the oney comes from.. The voters approved it. Statewide. Its going to happen.

And no you didnt hurt my feelings you proved my point of how people in toledo like to talk shit about where they live but never do anything bout it..... G........

b1gh0u5e

January 25th, 2010, 04:03 AM

If you spend $250 million with no expectation of making your money back, that's a bad deal. Just because the vote passed in no way means Penn Gaming has to build something. Only that IF something is built, its them that gets to do it.
I have friends in local government, both Democrat and Republican who are saying the exact same thing. Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is not going to happen. If you believe it is...I've got a bridge to sell you...or a marina district...or a steam plant apartment complex...or a riverwalk...or a new Southwyck! There may be a casino built in Toledo at some point, but I'll bet anyone that no company will ever shell out $50 million for rights and then spend $250 million on the project.
Toledo needs to stick to realistic, effective, proven redevelopment options. 5/3 Field and the new arena are perfect examples of this.

Mudhen419

January 25th, 2010, 04:23 AM

Hey bro you arent the only person to know elected officials around here.... But we arent playin i know someone better than you cuz if we were I know I'd have you just like I do on this topic......

Why would Penn National and Dan Gilbert spend all sorts of money on advertisement to get the thing passed then go out and spend more money by buying the land up just to let it sit. Its not like anyone else was going to buy that land. Hell they even found toxic substances on it.

That company will shell out because they know they will make good money and take away from Detroit casinos.

Mudhen419

January 31st, 2010, 01:18 AM

Woodville Mall News.........

The Woodville Skate park is coming back!!!! Found a facebook page for it and saw they have pics of the owners setting the park back up and fixing up loose ends..... This is great for the mall I remember before the park closed they had thousands of members signed up. It will definatly bring some traffic back to the mall... and Im definatly glad to see the new owner of the mall actually doing what he said he was going to do... No opening date yet but ill be going back to check out the park and the mall to give updates

4silverrings

February 2nd, 2010, 05:23 AM

2.Have the AW trail entrance to downtown re-done. There was something posted a while back about this with a drawn up picture of how it could look..... I think it had a fountain and nice landscaping.... Maybe an arch welcoming people into downtown?

http://nextsteptoledo.blogspot.com/

I haven't been on Skyscrapercity lately or Next Step Toledo. I'd like to continue developing ideas. I moved out of town (not far), but still own property in Toledo.

nickw311

February 3rd, 2010, 12:35 AM

Hi all, I haven't been on here in a while and am currently living in Northern Nevada - does anyone have any information about the Brownstones on Dorr and the Triangle Building downtown?

Those were two projects that I really liked and I hope the economy hasn't hurt them too bad.

Pictures would be appreciated :-D

nickw311

February 3rd, 2010, 12:35 AM

Also, has anything changed with the Fiberglass Tower?

Mudhen419

February 4th, 2010, 12:04 PM

Mudhen419

February 4th, 2010, 12:06 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100203/NEWS16/2030339

Article in yesterdays blade about the Clyde Ohio $20 million energy-from-waste plant.

Mudhen419

February 4th, 2010, 12:08 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100203/BUSINESS07/100209861

Yesterdays Blade....Casino firm Penn National pledges $300,000 to metro Toledo tourism agency......... nuff said

Pilliod Njaim

February 5th, 2010, 12:57 AM

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/01/31/casino_cities.html?sid=101

Columbus Dispatch article on the casinos..... This was in last sundays paper. They seem to talk a lot about Toledo!!!!

Toledo and Columbus are old rivals. Prior to WW2, they were the same size and fought for the title of the state's third largest city. Toledo had far more in amenities and had more of a national reputation (as evidenced by stuff like our art museum and "Holy Toledo!"). The rivalry ended by the 1970's when Cow Town became Ohio's Boom Town. Industrial giants like Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati were plummeting in population and national rankings. Nowadays, one can make the argument that Columbus offers the most opportunity of Ohio's big cities (though Cincinnati has transitioned to a post-industrial economy better than Cleveland and Toledo have). Ohio used to be "Two C's and the T" not "Three C's." A lot of people don't realize how big and well-known Toledo used to be prior to deindustrialization. The newspapers are rivals too.

Mudhen419

February 10th, 2010, 12:19 PM

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/3777-rt-2-group-picks-waterfront-landscaping-theme

Oregons finally putting some more money into landscaping.... article from this weeks press.

Mudhen419

February 10th, 2010, 12:23 PM

I read somewhere that the Lucas County Arena has eclipsed the 250,000 fan mark. Im looksing at the Walleye attendance numbers as we speak (echl.com) and we are at 159,894 so that means the other events at the arena have had about 90,000..... Doin damn good i'd say!

Mudhen419

February 10th, 2010, 10:55 PM

Walleye Playoff tickets to go on sale soon..... Article in the blade stating that the Walleye currently qualify for the 2010 ECHL playoffs. Keep your eyes open these tickets will be a hot commodity!!!!

The article also says the Walleye need only 18,000 fans in seats at games to break the all time Toledo Hockey season attendance record set by the GoalDiggers

Pilliod Njaim

February 11th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Anyone know what the building was that was just demolished on the corner of Michigan and Lafayette? It was a two-story painted brick commercial structure. Is someone building something on this lot?

Mudhen419

February 20th, 2010, 07:41 PM

So I went to the Woodville Mall last nigtht o see a movie..... This theatre just reopened weeks ago. They are advertising 5 dollar any seat any movie. They had pretty good crowds.... Yes we were in a smaller theatre but it was pretty close to full. and 5 mins after we got out another movie was let out and id say there was near 40 people that came out of that one. Pretty decent for a friday night!

Mudhen419

February 20th, 2010, 07:43 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100219/BUSINESS02/2190322/0/FRONTPAGE

Defiance GM Foundry to reatin and add jobs with expansion

Mudhen419

February 20th, 2010, 07:44 PM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100210/NEWS04/2100335/-1/NEWS

Northwest State Univeristy to add building to campus

Mudhen419

February 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM

Lucas County Arena's face book page has been hinting at some big announcements for the past few weeks. On Friday there post said,"We have some real nice announcements (plural as in more than one!) for you......next week!". So definatly be on the look out for that this week.

I heard from someone that march 5 the arena will hang the championship banners from the previous Toledo hockey franchises. So I'm wondering if this may be one of the announcements. It doesnt seem like it would be that big of an anouncement though.

BGFalcon

February 23rd, 2010, 07:01 PM

I heard that Chrysler may add hundreds of jobs in Toledo and maybe as many of 1,700. I don't have a link but there is probably one somewhere.

HensFan22

February 24th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Mudhen419

February 25th, 2010, 12:33 AM

http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100221/BUSINESS02/2210304/0/NEWS16

link to the chrsyler news that BGFALCON was talkin about!!!

Mudhen419

February 25th, 2010, 12:34 AM

Hey BG.... hows the Stroh Center comin along????

Hensfan.... Facebook LCA site claims the announcements will not be about a country singer!!!!! thank god! im glad the big announcement wasnt wasted on some hick

ddp

February 25th, 2010, 03:05 AM

Hey BG.... hows the Stroh Center comin along????

See for yourself!

http://oxblue.com/pro/open/bgsu/strohcenter

Mudhen419

February 25th, 2010, 06:09 AM

Hell yea!!! Awesome thankz Diamond Dallas...... Now I got somethin new to watch!
I wish they woulda used oxblue for the LCA.

On another note....... PAGE 73!!!! We are gettin back to where our original thread was! I think it was 98 pages not to much further to go! Keep us updated on the BG projects guys!

Mudhen419

February 25th, 2010, 06:10 AM

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100223/SPORTS07/2230415

Hens sell 47 percent of tickets sold last year! Season starts in 43 days. Single game Tix now on sale... will definatly be over 50 percent by season start

Mudhen419

February 25th, 2010, 06:19 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100224/BUSINESS07/100229838

Article about Larry Dillin

ddp

February 26th, 2010, 03:23 AM

See for yourself!

http://oxblue.com/pro/open/bgsu/strohcenter

BGSU's Master Plan mini site:
http://www.bgsu.edu/masterplan/
(note this page and the drawing for the two new residence halls: http://www.bgsu.edu/masterplan/page77610.html)

...and here's a link to the South-Central Hall Residence Hall webcam:
http://oxblue.com/pro/open/bgsu/southcentralresidencehall

...and Wolfe Center for the Arts webcam:
http://oxblue.com/pro/open/bgsu/wolfecenterforthearts

Mudhen419

February 26th, 2010, 11:11 AM

So does anyone know anything about the big banner thats been hung across jefferson from the arena? Looks like Beatles Sgt Peppers album cover..... Just noticed it today while drivin by the arena. its about 2 buildings down from the corner. Cant miss it.

Mudhen419

February 26th, 2010, 11:58 PM

So one of the Arena Announcements is that WWE will be returning to the LCA but this time it will be MONDAY NIGHT RAW!!!! NAtionally Televised event!!!! Hell yea!! But whats the other announcements?

Pilliod Njaim

March 2nd, 2010, 12:43 AM

Mudhen419

March 2nd, 2010, 01:54 AM

Went by the Stroh Center the other day on the way down to Columbus from Toledo......
This will definatly be a beautiful facility... I did not know it was going to be so close to Wooster Street. Good for students going to the game but im thinkin the traffic on Wooster is gonna be terrible.

Mudhen419

March 4th, 2010, 11:45 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100304/NEWS16/3040338

Article about Mike Bell's (AkA King Kong's) plan to tax the only thing that draws people to downtown..... not to mention taxing a non profit organization. Shame on you bring back Carty

Mudhen419

March 4th, 2010, 11:45 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100303/NEWS16/100309920

More on the old United Way Building

Mudhen419

March 9th, 2010, 06:56 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/ART10/3080320

Elton John to play Lucas Conuty Arena

Pilliod Njaim

March 10th, 2010, 12:11 AM

United Way is one of those rare demolitions I'm not against. I understand it has its fans (it's so ugly, you have to love it), but I'm not sure what other potential use it has. It's a drab dungeon of a building seriously lacking windows. It's not historic, and it's not the type of building you typically see rehabbed. I don't think there was ever a time it was considered an attractive building (well, maybe the 1970's). I'd rather see a new building go up on the site. I know right now the plan is for a park, but I'm not sure it will do much considering this is Toledo's "dead zone" between Cherry and Jackson. I actually would support redoing some of the street grid to get rid of the superblock. A lot of mistakes were made in this area from a planning standpoint (it was hit hard with urban renewal). I think reconnecting St. Clair to Orange will at least give that surface lot behind the Vistula Garage some development potential. With the old building gone, there would no longer be a need for a superblock there. Also, N. Superior should be reconnected through Cherry. Perhaps the city should use this as a springboard for infrastructure upgrades.

Maybe they can reconnect St. Clair, and then do a smaller park with a landmark (fountain, public art, etc.) to the east of that.

Mudhen419

March 10th, 2010, 11:46 AM

Why pay to doze it over? id rather have them leave it up wait for someone new to move in or wait till someone wants to buy the land to build something else. I dont want to see more open lots in Toledo. Im sure they can find some use for the building

Mudhen419

March 10th, 2010, 11:51 AM

So the new mudhens schedule says over 4.5 million fans since 2002..... And the paper the other day said we already sold 47 percent of how many tickets the hens sold last year(upper 500,000's for 2009) so that means we are somewhere above 250,000 tickets sold for the year and we need just under 250,000 tickets sold to get 5 million fans at Fifth Third Field!!!!!

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 09:56 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100313/SPORTS11/100319780

BG UT women meet in MAC tourney Championship..... Falcons victorious. Great seasons for both teams. Wish I could say the same for the mens teams. UT mens coach Gene Cross recently resigned a few days ago.

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 09:58 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100313/NEWS16/100319791

Fans Brave the rain for ELTON JOHN TICKETS!!!

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:05 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100313/BUSINESS07/3130361

Port Clintons Marina District pretty much doing the same thing ours is.... Not Much....
Atleast we have something to say for ours. Our riverside park section of the District will be completed this year.

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:06 AM

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100309/NEWS16/100309740/0/NEWS01

2 Historic West Tol Buildings likely to become history....

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:08 AM

http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100312/NEWS16/3120330

United Way Demolition O.K.'d

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:12 AM

The Stimulus project on I-75 Disalle bridge is starting back up this coming week... Expect delays or lane restrictions from Wales Rd to Erie Street exit from now till the fall more than likely

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:14 AM

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7328770

Toledo budget: What about Marina District, Southwyck?

Dillins monthly garbage update that says the same thing each time........

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:16 AM

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/Hotel-might-convert-to-senior-center

Hotel might convert to senior center

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:19 AM

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=12135437

Toledo restaurateur hopes busy downtown is sign of the future

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Where ya at Bonjour?? Im doin all your work!

Mudhen419

March 14th, 2010, 10:35 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100314/BUSINESS05/100319788

Housing under construction near shopping in Monclova Township
(Fallen Timbers Area)

Mudhen419

March 15th, 2010, 12:08 AM

Fifth Third Field did another upgrade this year. If you go to there facebook page you can see pics of the new centerfield wall. Moved in a few feet from the original wall (below the hitters background) the fence is 7 feet tall so now players can rob homeruns. something that couldnt happen before at fifth third field (all the walls are to high)

Mudhen419

March 15th, 2010, 12:09 AM

Oh yea and the blade reported that the Elton John concert sold out in 50 mins

Pilliod Njaim

March 15th, 2010, 12:36 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100314/BUSINESS05/100319788

Housing under construction near shopping in Monclova Township
(Fallen Timbers Area)

Oh wow, we haven't seen much out in Monclova in a couple years (at least since the mall project). I guess the sprawl is recovering?

Pilliod Njaim

March 15th, 2010, 12:38 AM

Oh yea and the blade reported that the Elton John concert sold out in 50 mins

This blew my mind for two reasons:

1. This is a very expensive show by Toledo standards.
2. There are this many Elton John fans in Toledo? Never knew...

Mudhen419

March 15th, 2010, 12:45 AM

I thought the same thing about Fallen Timbers.... But I guess its time. Something was bound to be built out there.

I knew the Elton John show would do well.... We probly drew people from out of the area who wanted to see someone with his status at a smaller venue so they can get close. The furthest seats at LCA are pretty close compared to some venues

Mudhen419

March 20th, 2010, 10:56 AM

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100319/NEWS16/100319551

Proposed coke plant for Toledo area clears another hurdle

Mudhen419

March 20th, 2010, 10:58 AM

http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100317/BUSINESS07/3170314

Toledo leads nation in job-growth study

Mudhen419

March 23rd, 2010, 09:38 AM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100321/BUSINESS05/100329979

Lofty ambitions thwarted: Developers to step away from Toledo condo project

Mudhen419

March 23rd, 2010, 09:39 AM

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100321/BUSINESS05/100329973/0/BUSINESS05

Rebirth for a downtown Toledo building

Pilliod Njaim

March 25th, 2010, 11:55 PM

Great Lakes shipping is back in full swing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4460437643_7db8788ffb_o.jpg

Pilliod Njaim

March 25th, 2010, 11:55 PM

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100321/BUSINESS05/100329973/0/BUSINESS05

Rebirth for a downtown Toledo building

Excellent news.

Mudhen419

March 27th, 2010, 09:23 AM

Where is this photo taken? doesnt look like toledo

Mudhen419

March 27th, 2010, 10:10 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100326/NEWS16/3260324/0/FRONTPAGE

Over $3M in contracts awarded by port board
Pacts for equipment, improvements

post#420!!!! blazem if u gottem

HensFan22

March 29th, 2010, 03:30 PM

Downton Toledo's newest restaurant is now open. Ole (Rocco's Tacos) on N Huron Street in the fomer Diva's is finally open. Im glad to see more places open up downtown. I hope the place is as good as it looks.

HensFan22

March 29th, 2010, 03:40 PM

The construction of Table Forty 4 (on Monroe st across the Blarney) is coming along quite well. The sign is now up on the building, which im not a huge fan of the colors they picked (Yellow and Red) and the put in two gargae style doors (like Pizza Papalis) on the front of the building. I hear that the Owner's (Maumee Chop House owner's) have big plans for the 4 story building. They eventaully want to use each floor and with a different theme and also thave a rooftop bar.

Mudhen419

April 1st, 2010, 06:02 PM

Walleye Clinch playoff spot! Last night in a Shootout loss to Johnsontown the Toledo Walleye secured a playoff spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. (Overtime Loss = 1pt in the standings) Currently they are the 7 seed and could fall to the 8th and last seed . They will play either the number 1 or number 2 seeded team in the ECHL. Great inaugural season!

Mudhen419

April 1st, 2010, 06:02 PM

Didnt the owners of the Maumee chop house get into some tax trouble?

Mudhen419

April 1st, 2010, 06:35 PM

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100401/BUSINESS03/4010351

Andersons adds space to 2 Toledo area stores

Pilliod Njaim

April 3rd, 2010, 10:42 PM

Where is this photo taken? doesnt look like toledo

This is just north of Downtown at the Lafarge Terminal. They do cement, so a lot of their traffic consists of barges. It's exciting when you do get to see a ship there. Alpena is one of the classic straight-decker freighters that were built up until about 1970. Alpena is pretty old, first launched in 1942. That's why I love the Great Lakes. No where else in the world do you see ships this old still functioning. The fresh water allows the fleet to have a much higher average age than the ocean-going fleet.

Mudhen419

April 4th, 2010, 10:59 AM

http://www.presspublications.com/current-news/4112-odot-construction-update-through-april-1

ODOT construction update as of April 1....... This is from the metro press

Mudhen419

April 4th, 2010, 11:01 AM

http://www.presspublications.com/from-the-press/4162-22-new-jobs-estimated-lake-twp-lands-manufacturer

22 new jobs estimated - Lake Twp. lands manufacturer

Mudhen419

April 4th, 2010, 11:04 AM

http://www.independentcollegian.com/forum/dam-the-drain-develop-dorr-1.2208998

Dam the drain; develop Dorr

not sure how I feel on this one...... Just posted because I found it browsing

Pilliod Njaim

April 8th, 2010, 07:19 PM

cjfjapan

April 10th, 2010, 06:42 AM

UT needs an urban commercial district, no doubt about it.

I hope it happens sooner rather than later. And I think people need to realize that UT is basically separated from Toledo's economic crisis. College kids will always drop thousands of dollars to get degrees, regardless of economy. The most reliable thing in the world is the naive college kid spending his family fortune and going into debt to get a degree. You can always bank of that. So no matter what happens in the City of Toledo, the University of Toledo will be fine. A more urban campus and commercial district will help ensure those dollars stay at UT and not go to schools with better college town feel like Ohio, Ohio State, Bowling Green, etc.

Right now, UT has a handful of historic landmark buildings, a well-landscaped main green, and a nice football stadium/basketball arena. But that's not enough to please students. They want the "college experience." That means stumbling down the street to bars and parties in a walkable nightlife district. That means having a college town. College towns need density and they need to be pedestrian-friendly. UT is dropping the ball here, and has for quite some time. But in their defense, the school only recently became a majority residential campus. In the past, it was majority commuters. That's why despite its size and breadth, it never developed the way Ohio, Miami, or Ohio State did. Or hell, even BG.

The City of Toledo needs an urban commercial district as well, in order to attract young professionals to work in the city. Greater Toledo still has a strong professional workforce, but I think the most successful cities in the future will be able to offer safe urban environments, affordable suburban environments, and ample peripheral park and forest areas. Toledo can do the first, has the second, but will struggle with the third. Outside of Lake Erie, Toledo has no wild hinterland within reach; its peripheral rural areas are mostly industrial farms. This is an important reason why most 'hot' cities are near mountains (Chicago and perhaps Minneapolis are exceptions) or at least good state forests and parks IMHO. I also think there is something (bad) to be said about the unrelenting grid of the upper Midwest. I really can't stand it. There is nothing to draw my eye, nothing "around the bend" because there are no bends, just 90 degree corners. I miss the organic feel of cities, counties and states like Kentucky and Pennsylvania In the Old Northwest (and beyond), the landscape is just too rational and predictable. There's nothing much to discover, only to approach and pass.

Second, UT has long attracted a different student body from OU and BG. UT was long known as "Bancroft High", a non competitive school in US News parlance: meaning you applied, you got in. BG and OU are just a step above that; but they could count on attracting a large number of kids whose parents could pay, or at least subsidize college life. This meant more $ and more free time for partying. I dont think UT attracts many in that category. UT's location in the suburban-urban middle ground doesn't do it many favors either; the surrounding streets and roads open up just as they reach campus to form high speed barriers that discourage walking or sitting outside. The best thing the city could do is radically slow traffic around campus, as it is around most center city campuses, for a better template on which to build a campus town.