YOUNGSTOWN / WARREN | Development Thread
About the Youngstown/Warren area:
Youngstown, Ohio is located in Northeast Ohio between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Youngstown is known for its industrial history, particularly in steel production. Like most of the Rust Belt, Youngstown began to heavily decline in the 1970s and is still struggling. Though in recent years, there are signs of rebirth in the area, especially in Downtown. Similarly to Youngstown, Warren has stuggled for many decades but is seeing a recent interest in redevelopment in its Downtown (Courthouse Square) neighborhood. Youngstown's current population is around 65,134, and Warren's is around 40,245. The Youngstown-Warren metro area has an estimated population of 555,506. This thread is meant to discuss developments within the city of Youngstown and the whole Mahoning Valley region. Current/Recent Projects: DoubleTree by Hilton (Stambaugh Building Renovations): The Stambaugh Building, built in 1907, is a 12 story skyscraper in Downtown Youngstown. After years of neglect, developer NYO Property Group purchased the building and developed it into a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. It is Downtown/University area's first hotel since 1974. The first floor has two restaurants (Bistro 1907 & YOSTERIA), a coffee shop (Branch Street Roasters), and a bank. The lobby is on the second floor and a large ballroom and conference center is on the 12th floor. There are future plans to add a rooftop bar and pool. The hotel opened in May 2018. STATUS: Completed Location: 44 East Federal Plaza http://www.nyopg.com/wp-content/uplo...l_exterior.jpg Image Source: NYO Property Group The Enclave: The Enclave is a mixed use development located adjacent to the Youngstown State University campus. It will house around 194 student. There will be retail spaces along Lincoln and Wick Avenues. The development is within walking distance to both the YSU campus and Downtown. STATUS: Under Construction Location: 356 Wick Avenue http://businessjournaldaily.com/wp-c...Enclave925.jpg Image Source: Business Journal Daily Amphitheater/Riverfront Park: A currently unnamed park along the Mahoning River in Downtown, which will include an amphitheater is being developed. Phase 1, west of Market Street Bridge, will be home to the amphitheater, a pedestrian promenade, and concessions buildings. Phase 2, east of Market Street Bridge, will have more trails, an in-line hockey park, and an extension of the Covelli Center parking lot. STATUS: Under Construction Location: Front Street http://businessjournaldaily.com/wp-c...Rendering.jpeg Image Source: Business Journal Daily North Phelps Street Streetscaping: North Phelps Street is receiving a large improvement project in the block between Federal and Commerce Streets. The project is meant to make the road a more attractive route between the YSU campus and the upcoming Riverfront Park. Plans call for landscaping, arches, overhead lighting, and more. It is possible that the project will be modified to make it pedestrian-only. STATUS: Under Construction Location: North Phelps Street https://i.imgur.com/Y6UsH0s.png?1 Image Source: MKSK Robins Theatre Renovations: The Robins Theatre is a historic 1,500 seat theater in Downtown Warren. It was purchased by developer Mark Marvin for $375,000. He plans to reopen the theater and use it for plays, concerts, movies, and more. The renovation costs are estimated to be between $5 million and $7 million. STATUS: Under Construction Location: 192 East Market Street, Warren https://i.imgur.com/tPNaoEI.jpg?1 Image Source: Pinterest The Wedge at Hazel Hill: The Wedge at Hazel Hill is a new park being built on Hazel Hill in Downtown. It is meant to help bridge the gap between Downtown and the YSU campus. It is one of many art projects being done around Downtown by YSU's INPLACE program. STATUS: Under Construction Location: 139 North Hazel Street https://i.imgur.com/emSZeQS.jpg?1 Image Source: INPLACE 1301 Tiffany Plaza Renovations: Tiffany Plaza, located on the corner of US-224 and Tiffany Boulevard in Boardman, is being renovated by CTW Development. The plaza's current tenants (Dunkin Donuts, Papa Johns, & Subway) will remain in the plaza. The renovation will make turn this plaza into an up-to-date modern shopping plaza in a prominent location. STATUS: Under Construction Location: 1301 Boardman-Poland Road, Canfield https://i.imgur.com/Dn1OViY.jpg?1 Image Source: Business Journal Daily Boardman Township Fire Department Main Station: A new fire station is being built on the corner of Market Street and Stadium Drive in Boardman. It will replace the Boardman Fire Station No. 1 on US-244, which is very outdated. The station was designed by MS Consultants Inc. STATUS: Under Construction Location: 7498 Market Street, Boardman https://i.imgur.com/tst85oW.jpg?1 Image Source: Boardman Township Gallagher Building Revitalization: The Gallagher Building, located on Hazel Street in Downtown is a historic building that is currently in a state of disarray. There have been plans to redvelop it for years, but they have never came into action. Recently, a new developer has purchased the building and plans to convert it into apartment and retail space. STATUS: Proposed Location: 23 North Hazel Street http://vindy.media.clients.ellington...b5f921eb3fd658 Image Source: Vindy Legal Arts Building Redevelopment: The Legal Arts Building, built in 1965, is a four story building located in the center of Downtown. It has been vacant since 2004 but was purchased by NYO Property Group in 2012. They hope to eventually redevelop it into a mixed use building with a restaurant on the first floor and offices or apartments on the upper floors. So far, no plans for implementing the proposal have been made. STATUS: Proposed Location: 101 West Market Street https://i.imgur.com/4n1lneJ.jpg?1 Image Source: NYO Property Group Enterprise Park at Eastwood: Enterprise Park is a proposed office park located on the Eastwood Mall property. It is located in Niles, Ohio. STATUS: Proposed Location: Eastwood Mall Complex, Niles http://www.cafarocompany.com/wp-cont...pise_Park3.png Image Source: Cafaro Company Wick Park Firehouse Redevelopment: The Wick Park Firehouse on Madison Avenue is currently owned by NYO Property Group. Many proposals have been made to redevelop the property into restaurant space. Though no proposal has gone forward yet, it is an interesting concept. STATUS: Proposed Location: 198 Madison Avenue https://i.imgur.com/Vlw6u1C.jpg?1 Image Source: Patrick Hewitt Renderings Austintown Meijer: In 2016, the supermarket chain, Meijer, purchased the old Austintown Middle School building. They plan to tear it down and build a new Meijer supermarket. The project has been pushed back several times, but construction should begin in 2020. The middle school building was demolished in early 2017. The plan appears to include several out-parcels along Mahoning Avenue. STATUS: Proposed Location: 5791 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown https://i.imgur.com/AcGITEN.jpg?1 Image Source: Business Journal Daily Commerce Street Improvement Project: Commerce Street is one of the main roads in Downtown. It is currently a four lane road but there are plans to eventually convert it into a two-lane road with landscaped medians and bike-lanes. City leaders hope this will slow down traffic and help to link the YSU campus to Downtown. STATUS: Proposed Location: Commerce Street https://i.imgur.com/5dzqVmJ.jpg?1 Image Source: Patrick W. Hewitt Renderings Westford Commons: Westford is a large planned community centered around a golf course in Canfield, OH. There are currently plans to build retail buildings in between the golf course and US-224. Development of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel has already been completed. STATUS: Proposed Location: Westford Drive, Canfield http://businessjournaldaily.com/wp-c...akeProject.gif Image Source: Business Journal Daily Wells Building Apartments: The Wells Building is a historic building located in Downtown's Tech Block. It was recently renovated by Strollo Architects. The first floor was made into office space and the upper floors were converted into 12 apartment units. The project was completed in November 2017. The vacant lot adjacent to the Wells Building is also owned by Strollo Architects, who is currently seeking proposals for the lot's future. STATUS: Completed Location: 201 West Federal Street https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/...581dce8b_b.jpg Image Source: The Wells Building Michael Kusalaba Branch Library: The Michael Kusalaba Branch Library was completed in Spring 2018 and replaced the former West Side Branch Library which was in the same location. The library is located in the Rocky Ridge neighborhood and is meant to serve all of the West Side neighborhoods. In addition to having books and computers available, the library also has amenities such as a recording studio, 3D printers, a conference room, and more. STATUS: Completed Location: 2815 Mahoning Avenue https://i.imgur.com/J1xDDl0.jpg?1 Image Source: Public Library of Youngstown University Edge Apartments: University Edge Apartments, located on Rayen Avenue in the YSU neighborhood was developed by Hallmark Campus Communities. The first phase was completed in 2016, and a second phase is under construction. The second phase will have apartments facing Lincoln Avenue. STATUS: Partially Completed Location: 343 West Rayen Avenue http://www.hccliving.com/assets/inc/...800&h=550&ac=1 Image Source: Hallmark Campus Communities TownCenter at Firestone Farms: The TownCenter at Firestone Farms is a lifestyle center development located in Columbiana, OH on the site of businessman, Harvey Firestone's farm. Phase one is currently completed and features an assortment of restaurants and retail. The style of the development is meant to represent Columbiana in the 1930s. The centerpiece of the Town Center is the clock tower. A future phase 2 calls for a concert stage, and more retail buildings. There are also plans for a future shopping plaza/grocery store development labelled as the "Marketplace at Firestone Farms" across the street on OH-14. STATUS: Partially Completed Location: TownCenter Avenue, Columbiana https://lintvwkbn.files.wordpress.co...na-3.jpg?w=658 Image Source: WKBN Wick Tower Apartments: Wick Tower is a 13 story historic highrise located on West Federal Street in Downtown. It was recently converted into apartments by developer, NYO Property Group. The building has 33 apartments and 4 overnight stay units. The first floor is currently being prepared for a restaurant. STATUS: Completed Location: 34 West Federal Street https://images1.apartments.com/i2/FQ...mary-photo.jpg Image Source: Apartments.com Erie Terminal Place Redevelopment: Erie Terminal Place is a six story historic building located on Commerce Street in Downtown. It was recently converted into a mixed use apartment and retail building by NYO Property Group. The first floor is used as retail space. STATUS: Completed Location: 112 West Commerce Street https://i.imgur.com/StJ6ijb.jpg?1 Image Source: NYO Property Group Barnes & Noble: Youngstown State Univesity Bookstore: A new Barnes & Noble bookstore was completed in the summer of 2017 on Fifth Avenue near the University Edge Apartments development. Besides serving as the university's bookstore, it is a full size Barnes & Noble with a Starbucks. STATUS: Completed Location: 300 Fifth Avenue http://businessjournaldaily.com/wp-c...noble-crop.jpg Image Source: Business Journal Daily The Commons at Madison: The Commons at Madison is a 40 room apartment development located in the Arlington neighborhood. The apartments are meant to house homeless people and people will mental illnesses. This $8.5 million project was developed mainly by Meridian Health Care. It opened in August, 2017. STATUS: Completed Location: 701 Madison Avenue http://businessjournaldaily.com/wp-c...Commons925.jpg Image Source: Business Journal Daily The Flats at Wick: Located in the Wick Park Historic District, the Flats at Wick is an apartment development aimed at Youngstown State University Students. It was built recently by NYO Property Group. STATUS: Completed Location: 139 Madison Avenue http://www.nyopg.com/wp-content/uplo.../Exterior1.jpg Image Source: NYO Property Group Whistle & Keg Taproom: A new self-serve taproom located in a historic building in Downtown Youngstown on Federal Street. It opened in fall of 2017. The exterior includes a working whistle which was once used at a steel mill. STATUS: Completed Location: 101 West Federal Street https://i.imgur.com/BfTYzmm.jpg?1 Image Source: Facebook Realty Tower Redevelopment: Realty Tower is an 11 story highrise located on Federal Plaza in Downtown. It was recently converted into apartments by NYO Property Group. The first floor contains retail space along Federal Plaza, the town square of Youngstown. STATUS: Completed Location: 47 Federal Plaza East http://www.nyopg.com/wp-content/uplo...04/realty2.jpg Image Source: NYO Property Group Mahoning Building Renovations: The Mahoning Building is a 7 story building located in Downtown Warren along Courthouse Square. It recently was renovated to include new office space and several luxury condos. The renovations were completed in mid 2017. STATUS: Completed Location: 197 West Market Street, Warren https://ap.rdcpix.com/968266579/935f...0_h770_q80.jpg Image Source: Realtor.com The Federal Building Redevelopment: The Federal Building, located on West Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown, was redeveloped by the Gatta Company. The first floor is home to the V2 Wine Bar while the upper three floors have luxury apartments. STATUS: Complete Location: 100 West Federal Street https://realestate.usnews.com/static...ngstown_10.jpg Image Source: US News Vindicator Building Redevelopment: The former Vindicator Building, located on Chesnut Street in Downtown was recently redeveloped by the Youngstown Business Incubator. The building is dedicated to the YBI's additive manufacturing operations. It is the newest addition to the "Tech Block" in Downtown. STATUS: Complete Location: 100 Vindicator Square https://lintvwkbn.files.wordpress.co...ding.jpg?w=650 Image Source: WKBN Central YMCA Renovations: The Central YMCA, located on Champion Street in Downtown has been a major part of the community since 1915. A $5 million renovation project was completed in early 2017 by Strollo Architects. The exterior received a major upgrade to make it look more modern. The renovations added a new weight room, cardio room, and group fitness room. Many windows and open spaces were added to the building. STATUS: Completed Location: 17 North Champion Street https://i.imgur.com/Q3UMvkm.jpg?1 Image Source: Micro Doctor IT America Makes Building: America Makes is an additive manufacturing company founded by the Obama Administration in 2012. Their headquarters moved from the main Youngstown Business Incubator building into its own building on West Boardman Street. The new building is still within the Tech Block and is connected to the main YBI building by a skybridge across Market Court. STATUS: Completed Location: 234 West Boardman Street https://i.imgur.com/wusjCX4.gif?1 Source: Business Journal Daily C-Square: Anchor Cleveland has completed a new retail development in Austintown which opened in early 2018. The plaza currently houses Kay Jewlers and T-Mobile. The largest space (4,000 sq. feet) is yet to be occupied. The building has storefronts facing both Mahoning Avenue and the rear parking lot. STATUS: Completed Location: 5532 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown https://i.imgur.com/cGMRKiP.jpg?1 Source: SlideShare |
There are a lot of quality projects here. I'm glad some of these nice old buildings downtown are getting some attention. I noticed that NYO Property Group was developing many of these so I googled them and was surprised to see what is happening with the owner.
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Good to see. I'm rooting for the city and area to grow.
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Youngstown has its own thread now?? - neato! I always thought it had a lot of character and potential, great to see so many things happening - thanks for starting this. The Stambaugh Building and Wells Building are both beautiful.
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Thanks for starting this thread. . . looking forward to seeing some of these projects come to fruition. . .
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Youngstown to Receive $500,000 for bike lanes between Downtown and Mill Creek Park:
Source: Vindy The City of Youngstown will be receiving a $500,000 grant from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund to add a bike connection between Downtown and Mill Creek Park. Though the article calls it a trail, it appears to be just bike lanes. The lane will begin on Tod Avenue in the park, go south on West Avenue, then east on Mahoning Avenue and over the Spring Common Bridge into Downtown. A future phase will add lanes to connect to the planned amphitheater/riverfront park. Phase 2 will likely go east on Federal Street, south on Chesnut Street, & east on Front Street, or connect to the park at the end of Chesnut Street. Detailed design work will hopefully come out in the coming weeks. This will be the Youngstown area's first proper bike lanes (as far as I know). Here is a map I made of where the lanes are supposed to be. The red line is phase 1 and the yellow is phase 2 (Phase 2's route is not 100% certain): https://i.imgur.com/guY1yxC.png?2 |
Former Vindy Building is the Youngstown Tech Block's newest addition:
Source: Vindy The former Vindicator Building, located on Chesnut Street in Downtown, has been renovated by the YBI (Youngstown Business Incubator) and will be the newest addition to its five building campus in Downtown's Tech Block. The building will be dedicated to additive manufacturing. The YBI made sure to preserve the building's historic grandeur during the renovation process. A classroom has also been included for lessons on the additive manufacturing process. https://lintvwkbn.files.wordpress.co...ding.jpg?w=650 Image Source: WKBN |
So glad they're restoring a lot of the beautiful historic buildings downtown and the bike lane to Mill Creek Park will be great. Mill Creek Park is a gem of an urban park and one of the prettiest in the US in my opinion, an unknown gem.
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Thanks for putting this together - I've made my life in Cleveland but spent my formative years in the Youngstown area. I'm really interested to see what they do with the Gallagher Building since I spent quite a few evenings in the late 80s/early 90s at Cedars. Keep up the updates, they're appreciated! :)
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YSUscape spruces up Downtown utility boxes:
Source: WYTV The student organization, YSUscape has painted several utility boxes in the Downtown and YSU area. This is one of many recent art related beautification projects in Downtown - others include the planned 'gateway' mural on a Mahoning Avenue bridge and a shipping container bus stop. Here is a repainted box on West Federal Street next to Wick Tower: https://i.imgur.com/wCMR4P8.jpg?1 The Enclave mixed use development update: The Enclave is a mixed use development located in the YSU neighborhood on the corner of Wick & Lincoln Avenues. As you can see in the following photo, work is progressing nicely on the student-housing portion of the project which is facing Rayen Avenue. The undeveloped portion in the foreground will have two retail buildings along Lincoln Avenue as well as a parking lot for residents. Here is another repainted utility box in front of the Enclave: https://lintvwytv.files.wordpress.co...pe-project.jpg |
Great to see Youngstown representing here!!
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Youngstown-Warren Airport looks for new airline service:
Source: Business Journal Daily After Allegiant Airlines announced that they would be ending their services to the Youngstown-Warren Airport beginning in January, the airport has been left with an uncertain future. Airport officials have been looking for new airlines, and will be holding a public forum to discuss possible options. The main proposal comes from Southern Airways - a small airline specializing in regional flights. Their plan for Youngstown's airport would be to have flights to and from Washington, DC and Detroit. The current Youngstown-Warren Airport Terminal: http://wfmj.images.worldnow.com/images/23087208_BG3.jpg Image Source: WFMJ |
Gee whiz! On road trip back in the early 80's, I recall spending a night in this city, so it's good to see there's some changes, and hope for this city!
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I agree - it is a strange shift in flight routes. But, Southern Airways doesn't seem to do long distance routes, meaning flights to the south won't happen. I don't see how Youngstown can have enough people interested in flying to Detroit or DC to be honest - recently an airline brought service to Chicago, and it failed miserably. In reality, I can't see the airport succeeding without Allegiant - Most people that used the airport used it as a cheaper/more convenient alternative to fly to vacation destinations, most notably Myrtle Beach. Now, this will not be possible.
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Youngstown Historic Home Renovations:
Because I can't list these on the main post of this thread since they are small projects, I decided I would make this post to highlight a couple historic renovations that have been done recently. 204 Broadway Street: This house, built in 1907 is located on the corner of Broadway and Elm. Directly across the street from the house is Wick Park, which has gone through many recent improvement projects. Like most houses in the Wick Avenue Historic District, it had been used as a rental property for university students due to the neighborhood being within walking distance to YSU. Rob Pilloli, the owner of the house, decided to fix it up and make it into his own home. The house once belonged to the wealthy Stambaugh family but had been in a state of disarray for several decades. Click here for pre-renovation photos. http://www.thenewsoutlet.org/wp-cont...-600x400_c.jpg 260 Tod Lane: This north-side 15 room mansion recently sold for $73,000, and there are plans to renovate it. It was purchased by two locals from the North Heights neighborhood. Renovations are estimated to cost around $80,000. It was built in 1918 by the Wick Family. https://lintvwkbn.files.wordpress.co...tod-avenue.jpg 1012 Bryson Street: Located in the Wick Park Historic District, this 105 year old home was purchased for $8,500 by Rachel and Joe Parent. They have since invested $30,000 into the house. Click here for pre-renovation photos. http://www.thenewsoutlet.org/wp-cont...-600x400_c.jpg I will make more posts periodically on home renovations in the area. Examples of Endangered Historic Structures in Youngstown: 38 Illinois Avenue: https://mahoningvalley.info/forum/in...ach=5850;image Parkway Tower: http://www.thenewsoutlet.org/wp-cont...er-Now-WEB.jpg Uptown Theater: https://i.imgur.com/89JSJXo.jpg?1 245 North Heights Avenue: https://ap.rdcpix.com/403925442/6c43...0_h770_q80.jpg 236 North Heights Avenue: https://ap.rdcpix.com/1953831415/9f5...0_h770_q80.jpg |
Downtown Amphitheater Park Updates and New Renderings:
Source: WFMJ There has been some exciting news on the new amphitheater/riverfront park in Downtown. The project will take a huge space of land previously occupied with steel mills and replace it with a large park. It is being called the "Central Park of Youngstown." A local group, the Youngstown Foundation announced a $3 million donation towards the project. In addition, they have purchased naming rights to the amphitheater: it will be called "The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater." Work has already begun on clearing out the project site, but there has been no completion date announced yet. New renderings and details were released today by MKSK, a Columbus development company working on the amphitheater. The first phase will be to create a 3200 seat amphitheater on the west side of Market Street Bridge. It will include restrooms, a concessions area, a VIP building, a ticket box, terraced seating, and an expanded canopy. Future phases will bring a possible "water park facility," a fountain, a dog park, a children's garden and play area, a community garden, basketball courts, and bocce courts. The name of the whole park seems to be "Riverfront Park." The estimated cost is around $6 million. Despite the newly elected mayor being an opponent to the amphitheater project, it appears that it will go forward. New Renderings from MKSK Consultants: http://wfmj.images.worldnow.com/images/15499427_G.jpg https://i.imgur.com/s2QNoRC.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/uJtMqg4.jpg?1 |
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