The Plain Dealer reports this morning that plans for the East Bank of the Flats are moving along. In addition to a burger joint, developers are working on a seasonal nightclub, a Mexican restaurant, and a steakhouse. In other words, the prized land on the banks of the Cuyahoga River will resemble Macedonia or Strongsville.
In addition to the entertainment quota, Scott Wolstein’s project will also include offices, where Ernst & Young will relocate, apartments, condos, and more. So maybe the reality is something more akin to Crocker Park.
Forum Architectural Services LLC released a rendering of the finished product, including the nightclub, which promises “a South Beach feel with a Vegas attitude.” A few things we can learn from the image: 1) Apparently, the project will draw yachts to Cleveland. Who knew? 2) The architects are big on lights. Like, really big. 3) At least 74 people will come to see what’s happening. 4) Very few of them will be black.
This article appears in May 25-31, 2011.
Hilarious, Vince. Love it.
IF ONLY!!!! please make sure there are PLENTY of handicapped parking spaces for senior disablied people. we like to party also!!! thanks , tina cenname
I love your commentary, but are you aware that there are tons and tons of yachts docked in lake erie? and that one of the great parts of the flats, when they were a nightlife district, was the fact that you could dock your yacht outside of a restaurant/bar and they would come serve you on your boat? there were 40 50 60 or more every night down there. so, yeah.. that part makes all the sense in the world. the lighting, however, makes me have a seizure.
Too bad blacks will not be envisioned as being part of the restoration / remake because they were a big part of the initial rebirth of the flats. They bring the flava to the party. Without blacks the parties will be wack. A wack flats who’d a thunk it? Wolstein and co. get a clue.