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Another day at the Film Festival!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

I have had a great time working at the film festival this year. I had forgotten what hard work food service can be (I am working in the pass holders hospitality suite). Despite being on my feet, I am having a great time! I have met a bunch of great people and look forward to hanging our with them at other events in the future. I try to see a few films every year and the staff have always made the whole event look so easy and seem so streamlined. By being behind the scenes, I am seeing just how much hard work goes into making this whole thing look so effortless. Imagine a ballet of 500 strangers and 100 leads, choreographed by a madman on crack and set to the music of Chopin, Glen Campbell and Justin Timberlake-and you can begin to imagine the organized chaos that is the Cleveland International Film Festival. If you know anyone who works for the festival, call them and thank them for all their hard work.

I did manage to sneak away for a few hours last night to my favorite networking group Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S). I love the topics that are raised and the speakers that they feature. There is something great about being able to hang out with a bunch of like minded individuals, and discuss how we can all contribute to making the planet a better place. Last night they featured a group of great speakers. I enjoyed hearing about what the University Circle Inc. is doing to make that area more sustainable. They are adding more regional services in an effort to make some things more accessible, like streetside recycling bins. Ben Campbell was there from the Slavic Village Development Corp. and he had exciting things to say about the future of that area. They are working hard to address the concerns of this neighborhood that is in transition and make it more sustainable and green. I got to hear what Hyatt is up to in reducing its waste and saving energy. There was a rep from Interface. They make green carpet, and I don’t mean green as in just the color. They have a carbon neutral company that manufactures commercial carpet squares. They are leaders in the industry, by buying carbon offsets, recycling, reducing waste, etc. In fact, they look at ALL aspects of every thing they produce and make sure to make it it as sustainable as possible. They are a fantastic company with a great mission. Lastly, I got to meet Andrew Watterson, from Cleveland’s office of sustainability. We all know that things can move slowly in Cleveland, but I think that this city has done more in a few short years to make sustainability a priority than many cities in the country. Andrew and his department are doing more than their share to make that happen.

As for the office, things are still moving slowly forward. Bud has finalized the presentation for the site and we have started the application process for federal stimulus dollars. We are talking with retailers and looking for sustainable businesses who are interested in relocating to Cleveland and leasing a space in our green building. The loan packet will be going off to Shore bank in the next week, and we are consulting on forming a non profit to run the Eco Park. Next month is the Eco Village Block Club clean up day, and we look forward to starting the beautification of the outside of the building and cleaning up the garbage and weeds that are everywhere. It will also be a great opportunity to meet the neighbors!

Also next month is the Green Dream. This is an eco friendly showcase by the students of Beachwood High School. We will have a table there and plan to show off some of our designs, as well as some of our eco friendly materials. It is being held at the Beachwood Community Center on April 17, from 1-7pm. Come by and see us and the other exhibitors. Best of all-it is FREE! We hope to see you there.

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Previews from CIFF and from the office.

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

I have not been posting as much this last week as I would like. It has been a pretty busy week, and I am trying to donate as much time as I can to the Cleveland International Film Festival. I have never volunteered for these guys before, and I am glad that I finally have a little time to give them. We always attend a few films during the festival, and this year will be no exception. We are looking forward to the opening night movie-Light bulb. Other highlights for us are Antarctica (an Israeli gay love story-yes they do have gays in Israel!), Ask Not (a film about the don’t ask don’t tell policy of the military), Between the Folds (a beautiful art story about origami) and The Disappeared ( a UK thriller). One thing that we have discovered over the years is that there are too many great films to see, and that the one you go to on a whim may be your favorite of the year! I highly recommend that you check out at least a couple of films. Check out the film schedule, and be sure to read all about the festival by a writer that is much more talented than me-Clint O’Conner. If you are a passholder, stop by the hospitality suite and see me! I would love to meet you and I will be there quite a bit.

I had the opportunity to also stop by the University hospitals for the Red Dot Project members show. As a member, I was glad to see so much nice art by my colleagues in this space. The space is great with lots of natural light that shows off art in a fantastic venue. Parking can be tricky, but if you are in the area it is worth taking a few minutes and seeing some of the great art on display. Linger with a cup of Java Jive coffee (they are in the Bolwell building) and really take it in. The gallery is in the Humphrey building.

As for the office, things are moving along. The warming weather is good for the spirit and makes us anxious to get started. I am still working on the loan papers, but will be sending them off on Monday. We have a construction budget that we are confident with and hope to schedule design review soon.

some lovely trash

some lovely trash

In the meantime, we hired a 10 yard dumpster and managed to fill it in less that 3 hours. I am still sick about all that garbage, but I won’t rehash that story. Just as a teaser, here are some of the images from the building that will be our offices:

Main floor

Main floor

The art came pre installed

The art came pre installed

My future office is in the best shape of all.

My future office is in the best shape of all.


Much of this mess is cleaned up. The rooms are filled with various piles of recycling, and salvaged materials. I still have to clean out the furniture in the basement and get the garbage ready for the next dumpster, but things are rolling along. I am hoping to get a little time in the space soon and start making a dent in what is next.

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Five reasons why Detroit Shoreway may be the best neighborhood in Cleveland!

Friday, February 27th, 2009

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We went to the annual Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization meeting and spaghetti feed last night. Mayor Jackson was there, along with Matt Zone and various other officials.  Located in Ward 17, the Detroit Shoreway may be the best neighborhood in the entire city. When we were looking for a place to buy a building, we spent a long time deciding where we wanted to end up. We had hoped to stay a tiny bit closer to home near Metro Health, as we wanted to walk to work every day. When we came across the building on 58th and Lorain, somehow we knew it was the one. Yes it is busted up. Yes, it is old. Yes it is about a 45 minute walk from the house. Still, we knew it was going to be the new home of Great Lakes Design Collaborative. We talked to the folks at DSCDO and began to get involved in the community. The more I see, the more impressed I am with the area. If you have been wondering where is the best neighborhood in the city, I think this is it. Here are some simple reasons why:

1. New business investment in the area. In 2001/2002, the revitalization of Detroit Ave and 65th was beginning to show. Little by little buildings were being renovated and the corner was getting cleaner. Less than a decade later, the Gordon Square District is a jewel in the crown of Cleveland. There are numerous new businesses in the neighborhood. There are restaurants from down home good food like Latitude 41 to nicer spots like Luxe. There is the Duo Home for furniture and design services. Great shops like Room Service and Kitsch City offer unique shopping experiences. Pubs and bars like Stone Mad are great hangouts. Gypsy Bean offers excellent coffee and pastry (as well as lunch items) in a friendly atmosphere. We have meetings there often and usually run into someone we know. The city can do a lot, but it is through private investment that neighborhoods really achieve growth. I believe Matt Zone mentioned there were 24 new business in the area in the last 18 months. All this private investment is just adding to the selction of business that are already established like Minh Anh and the Lorain Ave Antiques District.  The staff members at DSCDO, like  Jeff Ramsey or Marilyn Mosinsky, are incredible at working with local business and is tireless in attracting new investment.

2. Commitment to sustainability. Of all the areas in the city, this neighborhood takes sustainability and being green very seriously. Once again, the city can only do so much. The true leadership is coming from other sources. Gang Green is a neighborhood group that works to help achieve sustainability goals. The area sports numerous community gardens and there is even a local “Urban Farmers Market” in the summer. Talk about buying local! Nothing is more local than buying food that was grown in just down the street in your neighbor’s garden. Eco Village and the Green Cottages are examples of architecture that is sustainable and conservationist in nature. When the housing market turns around, I am sure we will see many more projects like them!  Talk to Lilah Zautner at the DSCDO to find out how these projects are changing the West Side.  Last year they distributed rain barrels to capture rain water.

3. Gordon Square Arts District. The newest arts area in town is building on the already established reputation of the Cleveland Public Theater and Near West Theater. The old Capitol Cinema is being remodeled and will show artsy and independent films (think Cedar Lee). There are numerous new galleries in the area, like 1.618 Gallery. The 78th St Studios has both display and live/work space for artists. They have established their own Art Walk and although we are a going to be a little farther away, we hope to join them in showing local artists at our new offices. Arts spurs growth and attracts new residents. Enough said!

4. Involved Citizens. I have been to numerous City Council meetings and ward meetings around the city. I often sit through a lot of complaining by residents and a lot of “what are you gonna do about…” directed at the Councilpersons. In the Detroit Shoreway, residents seem to want to know what THEY can do to make the area better. One man took an abandoned empty lot and worked with area kids to plant flowers and clean it up. Now a pleasant space instead of a eyesore. The bike tunnel is kept from graffiti by watchful and active citizens. Residents here are leading the charge, be it clean up, neighborhood watch or simply volunteering. The people in this area seem to all know each other and look out for one another-now that is what a neighborhood is all about! The block clubs in this area are some of the most involved I have seen anywhere.

5. An involved Councilman. Matt Zone is a hard working individual. He is committed to the city, to his ward, and to his constituency. Cleveland City Council has members that range from very poor to excellent, and from what I have seen of Matt Zone-he is exceptional. He knows the people in his ward-many by name. He talks to them and meets with them. He tries to address their concerns, while being pragmatic and never losing sight of the big picture-a ward that is thriving economically and residents who are glad to live there.

I could go on, but if you want to see what i am talking about, make a visit. Check out an art walk or just the latest exhibit at local galleries. Stop for a coffee with Nicki at the Gypsy Bean. Have a nosh at Latitude 41. If you are thinking about relocating this is the right area. If you have been downsized and are thinking now may be the time to start your own business, there are great spaces to do that. Maybe you want to take the tax advantage and buy your first home-the housing stock in the area is so diverse, you are sure to find just the right place to meet your needs. The addition of the Battery Park project only further enhances what is already available. Yes, Detroit Shoreway may very well be the best neighborhood in Cleveland. That is why we chose it, and why you should think about it too!

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PetCo Apologizes and the CPD Arrives

Monday, February 9th, 2009

So I did get a nice email from my customer relations specialist at PetCo. She apologized for not fully reading through my blog and for failing to understand the issues that I had with them. I have been assured that paper is an issue that is being addressed by the company management.

We have received several concerns of the length of the paper and it is currently being reviewd by our highest management level at our National Support Center.
One example of PETCO’s effort to GO GREEEN is, in advance of new legislation in the New York area that would require retailers to charge a 5-cent fee for plastic shopping bags – and which may eventually lead to a city or statewide ban on plastic bags, PETCO has teamed up with TerraCycle to place recycling bins in a handful of stores where customers can recycle their plastic shopping and pet food bags. The bags are then packaged up and sent to TerraCycle to be “upcycled” and turned into a variety of other usable products that could eventually be marketed and sold in our stores.
My hope is that you will understand that I in no way intended to cast aside your very real awareness of the length of receipts and the scanning process of the the associate that was applied during your transaction and purchase of your canned food.

I may not have changed my mind completely, but if I didn’t shop anywhere unless they recycled, I might be going to Chicago to buy my groceries. I must say that I was pleased and felt oddly vindicated that my concerns were addressed and that I received a reply from a faceless corporation. I also was given a private email address and phone number this time. In the end, if you are shopping at PetCo, I will stop glaring at you!

Today I went to work at the site. I removed some of the plywood and changed a lock, so that I could get in easier when I come by. After being there only a short while, I was surprised to be met with Cleveland’s Finest. Not just one police officer arrived, but 3 3 (including a supervisor) and a forth stopped by on the street to make sure that things were cool. I was taken aback, but so pleased. Not only did someone call the cops when they saw a stranger prying the doors open, but the CPD sent officers in a very timely manner. I didn’t get much done today, but I got new locks on and started bagging up the garbage. I got all the paper junk together and started to bag it for recycling. I can’t wait for some more dry, warm days so the place can dry out. Them we will be having a yard sale, better to reuse than landfill stuff! Need anything?

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Water, Ice and Solar

Friday, January 30th, 2009

So as the snow falls again, I am looking forward to Superbowl Sunday. No it has nothing to do with the football game, it is just that the temperature is supposed to go above the freezing mark for the first time in weeks (though it seems like longer). I have been dong mostly research on assorted things for the buildings for the last week. I met with a friend and window rep on Tuesday. While waiting, I opened up the building to hear rushing water. Since the water was turned off, I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Unfortunately, the water meter has failed and there was a lake of frozen ice in the basement. I managed to turn the valve off and stop the flow, and was glad to see that there isn’t really much water all things considered. Luckily it was in the basement, which I believe has drainage, and nothing in it to get damaged by the ice. I am hoping that the warmer temperature will stay long enough for the ice lake to go away. I am glad that we made this appointment, or the water could be running still.

The other issue that I have been working on is the solar power. I am planning to meet with Cleveland Public Power, but first I have called the Illuminating Company. Why am I so interested in the Illuminating Company? As a part of First Energy, we may be eligible for a rebate for a large portion of the cost of solar panel installation. As a municipal power company, Cleveland Public Power is exempt from mandatory participation. Furthermore, while First Energy offers net metering as a normal course of business, CPP has to still work out the details. We will have solar panels somewhere on this project, just how much or where remains to be seen.

Here are the incentives. If we can get on the Illuminating Company’s supply, then we will be able to add net metering. In addition, we would be eligible for a rebate of $35000 for the system The problem lies in that since this is a non-residential program, we have a minimum of 10 kW for this system. That means that we have to have a rather large system, which may mean putting a portion on the roof and some in other area of the project (like a carport). Furthermore, a 10kW system runs about $90,000 installed. Now, there are federal tax credits and there is an accelerated depreciation schedule making the payback on the system about 5 years. All the while, we will be saving on electricity and in the beginning even selling it back as we are sure to produce more in the summer than we will be using. While it sounds like a no-brainer, we do still have to come up with the $90,000 to move forward. The roof space is barely large enough to accommodate the size system that we need to qualify for the rebate, and there are chimneys and vents involved. This will take some creative designing. I am looking to see what new technology may be out there that might be slightly more efficient. While I would prefer to install the roll out, self stick, panels that are perfect for a metal roof-their efficiency isn’t high enough. They look good and are inconspicuous (a concern for a historic renovation), but would have to cover most of the site to get the kW that we are looking for. I have to say thanks to Alan at Dovetail Solar for walking me through the requirements that we are looking at. If you are going to the IX Center for the Pro remodel show this weekend, check out one of their seminars. Watch for updates as I work my way through this process.

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A Brief Update and History

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Today is the day we honor a revolutionary thinker and inspiration to millions-Martin Luther King. It is not lost on me the irony that our new African American president will be sworn in the day after we celebrate the life of a man who worked so hard that this historic day might one day be possible. I have high hopes for what Barak Obama will do for green energy, global warming and a multitude of other issues.

As for the office, not much has happened in the last week or so. We met with the Detroit Shoreway Development Corporation twice. The first was a group meeting, where we had a chance to say hello to members of the office: Marilyn Mosinsky, Economic Development Director; Lilah Zautner, Ecovillage Project Director; and Lisa McGovern, Project Manager. They were very helpful in giving us ideas and helping to steer us in some directions. They are also a wealth of information and hopefully can hook us up with a list of trusted contractors that they have worked with. While we didn’t accomplish as much as we had hoped, I must admit the fault lies with me. When I begin to talk about this project, I can hardly shut up! We met again on Friday with Marilyn and Franklin Piccirillo of the Department of Community Development. We were able to get started on applying for a storefront renovation program. This program is a rebate of some of the money spent to beautify an existing storefront. I have seen other buildings around the city use this program to effectively fix up the their fronts and I am pleased to be a part of it. Being the “go-to guy” for historic review, he also helped us define some of the necessities we will have to meet in order to pass the design review committee. We did discover that the site is on the edge of a historic district. We are also researching other programs to help pay for upgrades to the property. We intend to add solar and maybe wind power and are going to try and tap into both state and federal dollars to make that happen. There are programs for empty buildings, programs for economic development, and programs for historic restoration. We intend to make use of as many of these programs as we can. Additionally, we are planning to apply for grant dollars to help up set up the Eco Education Park. This project is near and dear to my heart. If we do not get supplemental funding, it will have to come out of our own pocket, but it will still happen. However, I think that this is a project that is relevant and necessary in today’s economic outlook and we ant to make it happen sooner rather than later.

After our meeting on Friday, we attempted to find out more about the building. Mr. Piccirillo was sure that building facade was typical of the 1870′s. We had already been to the county archives, and best we could determine, was that the smaller addition building was built in 1887. We discovered this by looking through plat maps and tax records at the archives until we saw a tax increase in the value of the property. The main building was listed as being built in 1885. However, I believe there was an integration of record at that time, or some such thing, as it seems many buildings were listed as being built in 1885. We went to the public library in search of pictures or other information. We were able to discover that the site had changed addresses at least once. We suspect that it may have had an earlier address change as well. The most interesting thing that we discovered, however, was that the earliest mentions of the building that we can find are as a grocery store. You may not know it, but Bud & I both share a history of grocery stores. To find out that our new building probably started of life as a grocers was more than ironic. We believe that it was built in 1875, by a Prussian immigrant named William Wissing. We are planning another trip to the archives with our new research to see if we can expand on what we know so far.

In addition to its origins, these buildings have served as homes to a variety of businesses. There has been a deli, a millinery, and a plant store. Neighbors have told me that it once was a massage parlor. While that seems odd, there is an area of the basement that is lined with cedar and looks like a sauna room. Most recently, at least one storefront was used as an apartment. If anyone can remember other businesses that used these storefronts, be sure to let us know. We like to know the history of the buildings that we inhabit. Additionally, past owners include William Wissing, Bernard Meiring, Elizabeth Van NEil, Mary Biermacher, Dora Wissing, Robert Strebelow, George Pappas, William Henry, Bobby Dumetroff, Alden Heise, John & Bonnie Turner, and Patricia Clement. We would love to find out more about these owners and the property, especially if anyone has old photos. Feel free to contact us if you can help out.

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The Eco Education Park

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Yesterday, we met with the Detroit Shoreway Development Corporation. The meeting was positive, and I left feeling even more jazzed than usual about our project. There are plans for improvements to the Michael Zone Recreation Center. It looks to be a great project that will have a huge impact on the neighborhood. Furthermore, I have discovered the “green” rapid station that is nearby is the first of its kind in the country. RTA has plans to make the overall site more appealing-adding plants and trees. I have talked about the office and shown you a few images, but I haven’t really given you an overview of the entire scope. Hopefully, after you read this post, you will see why we are so excited about it.

The building that we have purchased was built in 1885. It is actually 2 buildings with a shared roof. The second building was built in 1887. There is a third building that was listed as a barn, but has been used for a variety of purposes. Currently, the building is condemned, but as it is historically significant, it has not been demolished. We will be leasing the smaller of the two buildings-preferable to leasers that are environmentally or community oriented. The larger space will be our offices. The main floor is a storefront space which will be open plan. It will be used as our conference room, but will feature gallery showings of local artists and host community events.

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Eco Education Park

The outbuilding and environs is the future home of the Eco Education Park. The site will include permeable pavers, solar/wind power, bio swale and storm water management. There will be benches, and educational stations that feature environmental practices. We will highlight such issues as native vegetation, the local watershed and local wildlife. Cleveland’s aging infrastructure needs all the help it can get. Green building practices can take some of the strain off of these public services. Furthermore, many people don’t understand the importance of conserving water and protecting our local watershed. We hope to be able to highlight not just why but how this can be done. The building will become the Eco Education Center. Inside we will feature interactive exhibits that showcase green building practices and products. We plan to have corporately sponsored exhibits where new products can be seen. Plans include a bulb station, where you can compare the energy consumption of traditional, CFL and LED bulbs; and an exhibit on recycling carpet. The Eco Education Center will also be used as a base to highlight sustainable programs. For example, we plan to have a denim drop off station to collect old jeans to make into insulation. Other ideas include a seed distribution program to encourage people to garden and grow their own food. To further connect to the community, we intend to install public seating for the bus line, have garbage/recycling receptacles available and beautify the street through plantings and planters.eep2

Green building and sustainability are ideas that often elude the general public and often members of mainstream construction industry. Furthermore, outside of trade shows, there is little access to information on sustainable products. The purpose of this project is to educate everyone on the process, showing in real time what one can expect on a project of this scope. If we can do it with an old condemned building-anyone can. The Eco Education Park will serve as a repository of knowledge that can be accessed by a large audience; giving everyone a chance to see what “green” looks and feels like.

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Office Update

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

As you probably know by now, we have purchased a site for our new office. Since closing at the end of the year, little has happened. I have spent a few hours each day at the site-changing locks, putting plastic on windows and cleaning up some of the garbage. We are looking at appraisers now, and meeting with all manner of people.

Yesterday was a lovely day, and I was excited to clean up the future retail/office space and take down the heavy drapes. The space flooded with light and I began to see our vision coming through. The space is about 950 square feet and has front and rear access, as well as a shared common hallway. It will make a great retail space! Over the weekend, I cleaned up the upstairs space. While it has previously been used as an apartment, we hope to find an office tenant. Most of the rooms feature beautiful crown molding and baseboards. Under the carpet are wooden floors and I hope they can be made beautiful.

Of course with any renovation, there are always surprises. The out building needs to have an entire wall reconstructed. We expected it to be our biggest problem. Surprise! Not so much. The one building has masonry problems at the top, but they are worse than expected. It seems the roof will have to be lifted on jacks and several courses of masonry replaced. Were it not triple layers of brick, I am sure that it wouldn’t be standing today. We are awaiting the report from the masonry company that inspected yesterday.

Of course, the roof is the first thing. The shingles will need to be replaced, of course, as will much of the sublayer. The structure is not sufficient to handle the weight of a planted roof, so we are looking at the options. One option would be to completely rebuild it, but I think that is cost prohibitive. Another is to add a bright colored roof to reflect light. In order to achieve LEED status, we will need it to have a high SRI value (Solar Reflectance Index). Additionally, we wanted to add solar panels to the roof, so the entire roof project is going to take a while. It makes the simple cleaning seem like a waste of time, but I feel I need to be always moving forward. I want the people in the Eco Village neighborhood to realize that we are working on the site and it will be no longer be an eyesore, but soon a thing to be proud of.

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New Year and new diggs

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

We are so excited about the new building project that we are working on. I went today and changed several locks and put in some new light bulbs. I used CFL bulbs. They are on sale at Home Depot right now, a four pack for under 6 bucks! As is typical with anything like this, the doors are split or warped and so the new locks didn’t really fit right. Still, new doors are not the first thing to get fixed, as nearly all the doors in the place will be changed. I also took some pictures of the neighborhood. We are fortunate to have a bus stop right out front, and nearby is the 65th street rapid station. rta Just across from the rapid station is the Michael Zone Recreation Center. They have great green spaces and the building view is great.zone

We also met with an insurance broker today. We want to start with liability right away. Who know what can happen as we have site inspectors and such tramping through the property. The broker is familiar with green insurance products. One important point he brought up, is that if you plan to have a green building, you should make sure that your insurance is green as well. Property is valued at its green value, not just general value. For example, if building materials are damaged or stolen, you are entitled to the exact replacement value. Specialized materials (say recycled gypsum board) are replaced with the same thing (instead of standard drywall). Green buildings make use of as much existing materials as possible. If someone breaks into your site, and makes off with all the trim boards that you cut to size after lovingly pulling nails and refinishing, make sure that your insurance recognizes the labor and time that went into those materials, so you can be justly compensated. Our broker represents many insurance companies, and we will let you know more when we sit down with the final quotes. Fireman’s Insurance provides the most benefits for green buildings, but Travelers has recently entered the arena. When we meet with him again, I will tell you about the pros and cons…

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The Secret is Out! Great Lakes Design Collaborative will be moving in 2009!

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

As the year draws to a close, we at Great Lakes Design Collaborative are taking a look back at some of the cool things that happened over the year. The biggest news is the acquisition of a new building for our offices. The deed will be recorded in the morning and we will be starting 2009 with a new project. I plan to have a daily blog update on our progress, as we shoot for LEED certification on a building that is over 100 years old. For everyone who has thought about going green, feel free to ask questions as we move forward. I will let everyone know about the trials and successes in all areas of the project-from permits and construction to certification and recycling. Here is a picture of the site as it stands today:

As the site looks today

As the site looks today


As you can see, this is a big project. We are excited, because we want to help be part of the change of the entire EcoVillage neighborhood. The buildings are located at the corner of 58th and Lorain, adjacent to the Eco Village Townhouses. Around the neighborhood will be the new Green Cottages being built by the Cuyahoga Community Land Trust. The entire site will be green and we are going for LEED certification, at a Platinum level. The space on the right will be refurbished and leased. There will be two spaces for lease, and we are currently looking for interested tenants. The space on the left will include a gallery space and our offices. The rest of the site is another exciting project, but you will have to watch for more details! Want to see what the site will look like? Check out this great rendering:

The future home of GLDC

The future home of GLDC

We are happily working with the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Corporation, and are happy to be a part of their vision for this under appreciated area.

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