Gavin Brent
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Commented on Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Lots of great points
Supported a comment by Mandy Metcalf on
Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Mandy Metcalf
The development proposal does not match the existing buildings for respect for the pedestrian, providing the sense of a street "room," or providing aspects of placemaking. It takes a three story historic building with lots of architectural detail and substitutes a one story frontage on the street. It would be better to place the residences over the library. I do like the overhang that provides shade and rain cover but worry about the dry plants in the shade underneath. I do not see a transit shelter in the rendering. An overhang set back from the street does not replace the amenities provided by a three sided shelter placed where the bus can be seen approaching.
The development proposal does not match the existing buildings for respect for the pedestrian, providing the sense of a street "room," or providing aspects of placemaking. It takes a three story historic building with lots of architectural detail and substitutes a one story frontage on the street. It would be better to place the residences over the library. I do like the overhang that provides shade and rain cover but worry about the dry plants in the shade underneath. I do not see a transit shelter in the rendering. An overhang set back from the street does not replace the amenities provided by a three sided shelter placed where the bus can be seen approaching.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Reading, relaxing, meditation
Commented on Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Interactive programming
Commented on Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Outdoor reading garden. Cafe. Live events.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
2 weeks, 2 days ago
3-5 years
Supported a comment by Joe T on
W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
Joe T
Brick works blends in really well on Lorain. Make sure the sidewalk is pedestrian-friendly, well kept, and lit up.
Brick works blends in really well on Lorain. Make sure the sidewalk is pedestrian-friendly, well kept, and lit up.
Supported a comment by Knez Homes on
W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
Knez Homes
Thanks for the feedback. To clarify there will be no parking or garages visible from Lorain Ave. Each unit has its own attached garage accessed from an existing curb cut and driveway. The garages are behind the buildings so as not to be visible from the street.
Thanks for the feedback. To clarify there will be no parking or garages visible from Lorain Ave. Each unit has its own attached garage accessed from an existing curb cut and driveway. The garages are behind the buildings so as not to be visible from the street.
Supported a comment by Joe T on
W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
Joe T
Keep up the investment in the neighborhood!
Keep up the investment in the neighborhood!
Commented on W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
Street trees!
Commented on W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
1-3 blocks
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4 months ago
Commented on W. 47th & Lorain Townhomes
4 months ago
Love this! More of this down Lorain please!
Supported a comment by Nancy M J on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Nancy M J
Garage parking, free transportation, massage therapy, best cuts/barbershop, grocery/shopping transportation,regular rodent/insect service, free maintenance
Garage parking, free transportation, massage therapy, best cuts/barbershop, grocery/shopping transportation,regular rodent/insect service, free maintenance
Supported a comment by Julie G on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Julie G
Include Green space and outdoor areas for residents to hang out
Include Green space and outdoor areas for residents to hang out
Supported a comment by Daniel DeAngelo on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Daniel DeAngelo
Existing historic building should be preserved and rehabilitated. I toured the building last year. It is in fine condition. Apartment building's community room should be on the first floor, where it can activate the street and interior meetings and activities can spill out onto the plaza in front of the building allowing residents to engage with the community. The apartments that are on the first floor facing the plaza will not have adequate privacy. There could still be a rooftop deck for residents if really desired, though that can be a long term maintenance problem. West elevation needs more windows at pedestrian sidewalk level. A drawing of the site layout, plaza, parking, and landscaping would be helpful.
Existing historic building should be preserved and rehabilitated. I toured the building last year. It is in fine condition. Apartment building's community room should be on the first floor, where it can activate the street and interior meetings and activities can spill out onto the plaza in front of the building allowing residents to engage with the community. The apartments that are on the first floor facing the plaza will not have adequate privacy. There could still be a rooftop deck for residents if really desired, though that can be a long term maintenance problem. West elevation needs more windows at pedestrian sidewalk level. A drawing of the site layout, plaza, parking, and landscaping would be helpful.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months, 1 week ago
Street trees. The south side in front of St. Augustine is so welcoming and inviting with all it’s beautiful shade trees. Then you cross the street and it just feels desolate and ugly. This is a problem that sorely needs to be addressed city wide. Street trees over solid concrete!
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months, 1 week ago
I wish there was an outdoor reading garden as part of this. :(
Supported a comment by Sarah Lubelski on
Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarah Lubelski
More green space and trees.
More green space and trees.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
This city is so anti tree it’s depressing
Supported a comment by Sarah Lubelski on
Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarah Lubelski
It's a gray neighborhood. I'd like to see more trees and gardens.
It's a gray neighborhood. I'd like to see more trees and gardens.
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Edwin Luciano
I like the soft white/bone white; I would seriously consider doing away with the darker shade on the Eastern portion of the proposed building Perhaps a light slate blue or light shade of red that would complement some of the buildings that are nearby. Secondly, I would seriously reconsider that awful canopy; you folks really need to go back to the drawing board and have a more friendly welcoming canopy maybe perhaps something that shines light maybe glassy canopy overhang. Also, that canopy should have some character versus just a boxy straight line excessive roof overhang. Incorporate some curvature some accenting curves.
I like the soft white/bone white; I would seriously consider doing away with the darker shade on the Eastern portion of the proposed building Perhaps a light slate blue or light shade of red that would complement some of the buildings that are nearby. Secondly, I would seriously reconsider that awful canopy; you folks really need to go back to the drawing board and have a more friendly welcoming canopy maybe perhaps something that shines light maybe glassy canopy overhang. Also, that canopy should have some character versus just a boxy straight line excessive roof overhang. Incorporate some curvature some accenting curves.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m glad I didn’t take your advice
Followed Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Supported a comment by Cory Roberts on
Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Cory Roberts
A community performance stage
A community performance stage
Supported a comment by Dean Van Farowe on
Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dean Van Farowe
I like the plan for outdoor reading space. That would draw me there, especially if there was a coffee bar owned/operated by a locally-owned business.
I like the plan for outdoor reading space. That would draw me there, especially if there was a coffee bar owned/operated by a locally-owned business.
Supported a comment by Julia Van Wagenen on
Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Julia Van Wagenen
- Outdoor “reading garden” space for programs and children to play - coffee shop inside or food and beverages permitted in an area of library - indoor children play area like at Lakewood Public Library -extended hours (open earlier and stay open later, open Sunday) -art exhibits, lectures, performances
- Outdoor “reading garden” space for programs and children to play - coffee shop inside or food and beverages permitted in an area of library - indoor children play area like at Lakewood Public Library -extended hours (open earlier and stay open later, open Sunday) -art exhibits, lectures, performances
Commented on Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes! More trees! The whole north side of Detroit is a barren dead landscape.
Supported a comment by Dean Van Farowe on
Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Dean Van Farowe
Work for community green space and re-connecting Clevelanders (esp. children) back to the land; and hike Ohio's Buckeye Trail. :)
Work for community green space and re-connecting Clevelanders (esp. children) back to the land; and hike Ohio's Buckeye Trail. :)
Supported a comment by Julia Van Wagenen on
Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Julia Van Wagenen
Best: neighborhood amenities -Quality childcare at St. Augustines, the Waltz library, summer festival at La Sagrada Familia Most needed: More pedestrian friendly- improved and increased cross walks, more shade trees on Detroit.
Best: neighborhood amenities -Quality childcare at St. Augustines, the Waltz library, summer festival at La Sagrada Familia Most needed: More pedestrian friendly- improved and increased cross walks, more shade trees on Detroit.
Commented on Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Job & income loss
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
Commented on Cleveland Public Library - Walz Branch
8 months, 2 weeks ago
ABE’s Beauty plaza and beverage store needs to be torn down and turned into a reading garden, surrounded by a decorative brick wall. Also vacating the south end of West 80th at Detroit Ave to directly connect it to the Library.
As long as that plaza is there, it’ll be a deterrent to people wanting to walk to the library. I get harassed almost every time walking past there.