Cuyahoga County Planning Commission Weblog: Garfield Heights tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009-01-26:/blog//1 2011-07-19T05:49:54Z Movable Type 4.23-en Transportation Boulevard extension tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2011:/blog//1.11835 2011-07-19T03:48:29Z 2011-07-19T05:49:54Z The City of Garfield Heights announced on Friday that it will extend Transportation Boulevard south to Rockside Road.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The City of Garfield Heights announced on Friday that it will extend Transportation Boulevard south to Rockside Road.

]]> Giant Eagle nixes convention center tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.10194 2010-03-12T04:58:09Z 2010-03-12T05:51:55Z Giant Eagle exercised a right in its lease and vetoed the plans to reopen the former Wal-Mart store at City View Center as the Cuyahoga Convention Center.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Giant Eagle exercised a right in its lease and vetoed the plans to reopen the former Wal-Mart store at City View Center as the Cuyahoga Convention Center.

]]> Cuyahoga Convention Center tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2010:/blog//1.9953 2010-01-11T21:29:08Z 2010-01-16T19:59:27Z The former Wal-Mart store at City View Center in Garfield Heights will reopen next month as the Cuyahoga Convention Center. The struggling shopping center lost another tenant last week, when its Dick's Sporting Goods store closed. A similar convention facility... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The former Wal-Mart store at City View Center in Garfield Heights will reopen next month as the Cuyahoga Convention Center. The struggling shopping center lost another tenant last week, when its Dick's Sporting Goods store closed. A similar convention facility will open in Euclid later this month.

]]> Ohio EPA offers assistance tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9207 2009-06-30T19:26:03Z 2009-06-30T19:34:21Z The Ohio EPA is offering financial assistance for the design and construction of methane extraction systems at City View Center in Garfield Heights.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Ohio EPA is offering financial assistance for the design and construction of methane extraction systems at City View Center in Garfield Heights.

]]> City View woes continue tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.9055 2009-05-27T20:32:20Z 2009-05-27T20:50:06Z The Ohio EPA filed contempt of court charges (PDF) against developer John McGill for failing to make environmental improvements at City View Center in Garfield Heights. McGill Property Group officials say that the company lacks the money to install the... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Ohio EPA filed contempt of court charges (PDF) against developer John McGill for failing to make environmental improvements at City View Center in Garfield Heights. McGill Property Group officials say that the company lacks the money to install the systems at the shopping center. John McGill recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida.

]]> City View updates tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8890 2009-04-17T21:58:27Z 2009-04-17T22:09:11Z The Ohio EPA approved a methane extraction plan for the City View Center site in Garfield Heights. The property's court-appointed receiver is optimistic about the shopping center's future.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Ohio EPA approved a methane extraction plan for the City View Center site in Garfield Heights. The property's court-appointed receiver is optimistic about the shopping center's future.

]]> City View Center in receivership tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8746 2009-03-11T21:07:06Z 2009-03-18T20:50:13Z City View Center in Garfield Heights landed in receivership after owner City View Center LLC defaulted on its loan. The investor group purchased the troubled shopping center from the McGill Property Group in 2006 for a reported $100 million. Update:... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ City View Center in Garfield Heights landed in receivership after owner City View Center LLC defaulted on its loan. The investor group purchased the troubled shopping center from the McGill Property Group in 2006 for a reported $100 million.

Update: the Plain Dealer described the situation as going "from fairy-tale development to nightmare".

]]> New Bridgeview Crossing developer tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8585 2009-02-06T23:58:07Z 2009-02-07T00:00:49Z Mayor Longo of Garfield Heights said that a new developer is partnering with Snider-Cannata Interests on the troubled Bridgeview Crossing shopping center, but did not name the developer.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Mayor Longo of Garfield Heights said that a new developer is partnering with Snider-Cannata Interests on the troubled Bridgeview Crossing shopping center, but did not name the developer.

]]> Ohio EPA to monitor construction on landfill tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8584 2009-02-06T23:27:46Z 2009-02-06T23:42:45Z The Ohio EPA will monitor construction at the closed Matousek landfill in Garfield Heights. Developers have proposed building a second phase of the City View Center retail development, as well as a quarter-mile extension of Transportation Boulevard to Rockside Road.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ The Ohio EPA will monitor construction at the closed Matousek landfill in Garfield Heights. Developers have proposed building a second phase of the City View Center retail development, as well as a quarter-mile extension of Transportation Boulevard to Rockside Road.

]]> Transportation Boulevard extension tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2009:/blog//1.8543 2009-02-02T21:42:41Z 2009-02-02T21:55:45Z Developers in Garfield Heights are seeking permission to extend Transportation Boulevard south to Rockside Road. The proposal requires Ohio EPA approval because part of the route runs through a closed landfill.... Kevin Leeson http://planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us/ Developers in Garfield Heights are seeking permission to extend Transportation Boulevard south to Rockside Road. The proposal requires Ohio EPA approval because part of the route runs through a closed landfill.

]]> Bridgeview Crossing liens tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.137 2008-12-27T04:49:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:23Z Contractors that have worked on the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights filed about $9.5 million in liens against the property this month.... Contractors that have worked on the Bridgeview Crossing shopping center in Garfield Heights filed about $9.5 million in liens against the property this month.

]]> City View settlement reactions tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.139 2008-12-27T04:48:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:23Z Valley View officials say that their concerns about City View Center have been addressed by the recent settlement between shopping center owners and the Ohio EPA.... Valley View officials say that their concerns about City View Center have been addressed by the recent settlement between shopping center owners and the Ohio EPA.

]]> Garfield Heights retail update tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.190 2008-12-13T04:27:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:24Z With the Ohio EPA lawsuit resolved, McGill Property Group hopes to proceed with a second phase of construction at City View shopping center in Garfield Heights. Developers of the nearby Bridgeview Crossing shopping center may ask City Council to approve... With the Ohio EPA lawsuit resolved, McGill Property Group hopes to proceed with a second phase of construction at City View shopping center in Garfield Heights. Developers of the nearby Bridgeview Crossing shopping center may ask City Council to approve modified plans for its development.

]]> General Chemical redevelopment scrapped tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.234 2008-12-06T03:29:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:25Z The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District dropped its plans to build a recycling center at the General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights, because environmental remediation costs grew beyond initial expectations.... The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District dropped its plans to build a recycling center at the General Chemical site in Garfield Heights and Cuyahoga Heights, because environmental remediation costs grew beyond initial expectations.

]]> More problems for Bridgeview tag:planning.co.cuyahoga.oh.us,2008:/testblog//1.232 2008-12-06T03:27:00Z 2009-01-24T21:51:25Z The Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights continues to experience financial setbacks. In addition to the previously reported issues with the Lowe's store, Target has not closed on the purchase of 8.5 acres for its store. Port... The Bridgeview Crossing shopping center under construction in Garfield Heights continues to experience financial setbacks. In addition to the previously reported issues with the Lowe's store, Target has not closed on the purchase of 8.5 acres for its store. Port Authority bonds for the development are on hold.

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