On the cover of yesterday's Plain Dealer, the lead story shared that the cleveland.com website now includes an online survey where users can select their most important criteria and then various communities in Northeast Ohio are ranked to determine the user's best place to live.
Northeast Shores is elated to discover that North Collinwood was selected as only one of four City of Cleveland neighborhoods to be compared against our suburban peers. As we have said for years, North Collinwood competes strongly with our suburban competition and now we have an application that proves it.
Areas where North Collinwood competed strongly (top 10) against 99 other Northeast Ohio communities include:
1) Urbanity - A measure of the proximity between the distance between homes and retail businesses.
2) Most affordable housing
3) Rental Housing Available
4) Proximity to Lake Erie
5) Proximity to Downtown Cleveland
6) Racial Diversity
North Collinwood also scored well (but not top 10) in several other categories. We appreciate the opportunity to compete with our regional peers and look forward to improving areas where we are not meeting our aspirations so we can continue to be the absolute best location in Northeast Ohio to catch a sunset.
If you want to see more about this Plain Dealer story, check it out at:
http://www.cleveland.com/best-communities/
Monday, October 11, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Construction Starts in Waterloo Village
The Waterloo Village Model Block contains three goals:
1) Transform residential properties into beautiful homes
2) Remove vacant properties through demolition or purchase of abandoned properties to be rehabbed.
3) Develop marketing resources for large residential and commercial projects.
The Waterloo Village Model Block incorporates the thoughts of adjacent homeowners into the revitalization of the street where these properties are located.
Prior the Northeast Shores commencing rehab, we will meet with residents to provide them with an exterior assessment of rehab needs as it relates to general maintenance. The Waterloo Village Model Block will utilize many resources to assist existing homeowners repair each home.
Tour, Design, Create Your Floor Plan, and enjoy Maintenance Free Living:
For More Information Contact:
Camille Maxwell
Office: (216) 481-7660 ext. 30
Email: cmaxwell@northeastshores.org
1) Transform residential properties into beautiful homes
2) Remove vacant properties through demolition or purchase of abandoned properties to be rehabbed.
3) Develop marketing resources for large residential and commercial projects.
The Waterloo Village Model Block incorporates the thoughts of adjacent homeowners into the revitalization of the street where these properties are located.
Prior the Northeast Shores commencing rehab, we will meet with residents to provide them with an exterior assessment of rehab needs as it relates to general maintenance. The Waterloo Village Model Block will utilize many resources to assist existing homeowners repair each home.
Tour, Design, Create Your Floor Plan, and enjoy Maintenance Free Living:
For More Information Contact:
Camille Maxwell
Office: (216) 481-7660 ext. 30
Email: cmaxwell@northeastshores.org
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Snoop the LaSalle Theater
Cleveland Restoration Society members are invited to a SNOOP! of the historic LaSalle Theatre on Saturday, October 9 at 10:00 am. The theater, a City of Cleveland Landmark, was closed in 1991. The property has been purchased by Northeast Shores Development Corporation, which has obtained funding to stabilize the building and make roof and limestone repairs.
The building, designed by architect Nicola Petti, was completed in 1927 as a speculative project by the International Building and Loan Company. It includes three storefronts and five residential apartments. The theater is an example of Neo-Classic architecture, with a temple front with pilasters and pediments. The original marquee remains intact, and the building still has a major presence in the East 185th Street commercial district.
This event is FREE for members of the Cleveland Restoration Society. If you are not a member of CRS you must join first in order to attend the SNOOP. RSVP to JP Kilroy, 216-426-3116.
The building, designed by architect Nicola Petti, was completed in 1927 as a speculative project by the International Building and Loan Company. It includes three storefronts and five residential apartments. The theater is an example of Neo-Classic architecture, with a temple front with pilasters and pediments. The original marquee remains intact, and the building still has a major presence in the East 185th Street commercial district.
This event is FREE for members of the Cleveland Restoration Society. If you are not a member of CRS you must join first in order to attend the SNOOP. RSVP to JP Kilroy, 216-426-3116.
Monday, October 4, 2010
East 156th Street has a Block Party!
On Wednesday, September 22, residents and merchants, young people and seniors from all over the East 156th St. neighborhood joined together for food, entertainment and fellowship.
Reverand Becham from B&M Barbecue fired up the grill around 4:00 so he could “get some smoke in the air” as he put it. As we waited for the neighbors to show up, Rev. Becham handed out some samples to those of us that were there to set up for the festivities. After finishing my samples, I knew I wouldn’t have to worry if the food was going to be good. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent!
It was a beautiful night for a cook out. The food prepared by Rev. Becham included ribs, wings, fried chicken, mac & cheese, and spaghetti. Bobby Qasim from Lakeshore Food Mart provided the pop. Dessert was from Cakes by Sweetwater. If anyone went home hungry, it sure wasn’t because there was not enough good food.
Chairperson Patricia Harrison welcomed everyone to the first of hopefully many more Block Parties. Mrs. Harrison encouraged everyone to also attend the meetings which are the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Arts Collinwood Community Center (397 E.156th St.) at 6:00pm. She shared with the group that Councilman Polensek and the 5th District Police Department are at every meeting to listen to the questions and concerns of residents. Councilman Polensek and the 5th District Police also provide updates at the meetings on what is going on in the neighborhood. Mrs. Harrison told everyone “that the meetings are a good opportunity to meet and talk to your neighbors”.
Councilman Polensek thanked everyone for coming to the cook out. He told the group that “a neighborhood is only as good as the people in it and people can make a difference in their neighborhood by participating in Block Watches”.
Camille Maxwell, Real Estate Development Director from Northeast Shores, explained to the residents that most of them live in what is called a “Model Block”. Camille shared with the residents the various opportunities that are available to them because they live in a Model Block. Some of the initiatives offer help with the painting of the exterior of your home, another one helps with the weatherization of your home, and the Model Block Small Grant Rebate plan helps residents with exterior repairs or to help address any exterior violations they may have. Call Camille for a complete list of the opportunities available.
Liz Copic our “One Fun DJ” provided us with party music off of her Iphone. Yes Iphone! Technology is amazing these days. She had Rev. Becham dancing as he was cooking.
The Yo-Yo club was there dazzling the crowd with their yo-yo tricks. Merchants from Waterloo mingled with their customers. Old people were talking to young people and everyone was eating! A good time was had by all who attended.
If you would like to join the East 156th St. Block Club, all you have to do is attend their monthly meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 at the Arts Collinwood Community Center.
If you are interested in starting a Block Watch in your neighborhood or want to find out if your neighborhood has a Block Watch, call Denise Lorek at 216-481-7660 for more information.
Reverand Becham from B&M Barbecue fired up the grill around 4:00 so he could “get some smoke in the air” as he put it. As we waited for the neighbors to show up, Rev. Becham handed out some samples to those of us that were there to set up for the festivities. After finishing my samples, I knew I wouldn’t have to worry if the food was going to be good. It wasn’t just good, it was excellent!
It was a beautiful night for a cook out. The food prepared by Rev. Becham included ribs, wings, fried chicken, mac & cheese, and spaghetti. Bobby Qasim from Lakeshore Food Mart provided the pop. Dessert was from Cakes by Sweetwater. If anyone went home hungry, it sure wasn’t because there was not enough good food.
Chairperson Patricia Harrison welcomed everyone to the first of hopefully many more Block Parties. Mrs. Harrison encouraged everyone to also attend the meetings which are the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Arts Collinwood Community Center (397 E.156th St.) at 6:00pm. She shared with the group that Councilman Polensek and the 5th District Police Department are at every meeting to listen to the questions and concerns of residents. Councilman Polensek and the 5th District Police also provide updates at the meetings on what is going on in the neighborhood. Mrs. Harrison told everyone “that the meetings are a good opportunity to meet and talk to your neighbors”.
Councilman Polensek thanked everyone for coming to the cook out. He told the group that “a neighborhood is only as good as the people in it and people can make a difference in their neighborhood by participating in Block Watches”.
Camille Maxwell, Real Estate Development Director from Northeast Shores, explained to the residents that most of them live in what is called a “Model Block”. Camille shared with the residents the various opportunities that are available to them because they live in a Model Block. Some of the initiatives offer help with the painting of the exterior of your home, another one helps with the weatherization of your home, and the Model Block Small Grant Rebate plan helps residents with exterior repairs or to help address any exterior violations they may have. Call Camille for a complete list of the opportunities available.
Liz Copic our “One Fun DJ” provided us with party music off of her Iphone. Yes Iphone! Technology is amazing these days. She had Rev. Becham dancing as he was cooking.
The Yo-Yo club was there dazzling the crowd with their yo-yo tricks. Merchants from Waterloo mingled with their customers. Old people were talking to young people and everyone was eating! A good time was had by all who attended.
If you would like to join the East 156th St. Block Club, all you have to do is attend their monthly meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 at the Arts Collinwood Community Center.
If you are interested in starting a Block Watch in your neighborhood or want to find out if your neighborhood has a Block Watch, call Denise Lorek at 216-481-7660 for more information.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Cool Cleveland covers our Housing Efforts
We continue to develop houses throughout the neighborhood but we are particularly focused on the area immediately surrounding Waterloo and the Beachland Ballroom.
Cool Cleveland recently covered our efforts to redevelop houses. Check out the story here:
http://www2.coolcleveland.com/blog/2010/09/the-house-is-a-rockin-2/
If you are interested in touring one of our homes or hearing more, do not hesitate to contact Camille Maxwell at (216) 481-7660 or cmaxwell@northeastshores.org. We love giving tours so please don't hesitate to call.
Cool Cleveland recently covered our efforts to redevelop houses. Check out the story here:
http://www2.coolcleveland.com/blog/2010/09/the-house-is-a-rockin-2/
If you are interested in touring one of our homes or hearing more, do not hesitate to contact Camille Maxwell at (216) 481-7660 or cmaxwell@northeastshores.org. We love giving tours so please don't hesitate to call.
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