“I am over it. I just drive right past when there is no parking. Most likely onto a destination in the suburbs where there is parking.”
This is my point …. we are talking about a CITY, not the suburbs. If we put parking in front of every business, downtown wouldn’t be much of a downtown.
The ironic thing about the parking complaint is that it generally comes from those who live in the suburbs. The same people who will park football field lengths away from the entrance to Target, the movie theater or the mall, but can’t park a block from V2.
We will need more parking in the near future, with growth comes certain needs. But those of us who enjoy downtown because it is a downtown, just want to see smart planning, not simple fixes to more complex problems. The “we can tear down this building and make it a surface lot” type of mentality is not suitable moving forward.
Thank you Dave and the Vindicator for writing this story and continuing to highlight the forward movement in downtown, however, I feel readers who are not fully acquainted with downtown offerings still have a skewed vision, further leading to doubts of the city’s rebound.
What this article fails to revisit is the aspect that the Covelli Centre, while a great asset, is not the only attraction bringing new visitors/demographics into downtown. OH WOW! welcomed more than 34,000 visitors in just one year. Those are visitors not only from the Valley, but Mercer, Lawrence and Beaver counties in PA and also tapping into Stark, Portage and Ashtabula in OH. The article should also remind readers that the Mahoning Valley History Center will be opening its doors in the fall and that we have the Butler, the Arms Museum, the McDonough, the Melnick, Center of Industry and Labor, Powers, Stambaugh, the Oakland, the Victorian Players, YSU Performing Arts, SMARTS, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley …. Oh yeah and don’t forget the stunning natural get-a-way we have in Mill Creek MetroParks one mile from central square.
The fact that we have increased options in terms of dining is fantastic. The growth of downtown living options is tremendous and will encourage new businesses to crop up, as well. But we can’t forget that for a town of our size, Youngstown offers a wealth of cultural and educational sites for all ages. Furthermore, it’s a combination of growth that is making downtown a more appealing place to LIVE and visit, and though we have a long way to go, slowly, but surely we will get there.
One last note – it is extremely unnerving to read the Mayor’s comments. Youngstown is a small downtown, further a very WALKABLE downtown. To say that people want to park in front of where they intend to go is likely not incorrect, however, the city should be the first to tell them to “get over it.” It takes a whole five minutes to walk from one end of the central business district to the other. If the city/businesses/organizations/and the CVB marketed all the available parking downtown and the fact that everything is maybe two to three blocks away this would be a non-issue. Until we can truly show that more parking is necessary, spare us the ugly surface lots and cry baby attitude that you might have to walk a few blocks. Maybe a walk will do you good and allow you to appreciate something new or old downtown. Let me know next time you go to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, or even Akron and Canton and if you pay less to park than you do in the Yo and walk less than you do in the Yo. Good luck.
Thank you Dave and the Vindicator for writing this story and continuing to highlight the forward movement in downtown, however, I feel readers who are not fully acquainted with downtown offerings still have a skewed vision, further leading to doubts of the city’s rebound.
What this article fails to revisit is the aspect that the Covelli Centre, while a great asset, is not the only attraction bringing new visitors/demographics into downtown. OH WOW! welcomed more than 34,000 visitors in just one year. Those are visitors not only from the Valley, but Mercer, Lawrence and Beaver counties in PA and also tapping into Stark, Portage and Ashtabula in OH. The article should also remind readers that the Mahoning Valley History Center will be opening its doors in the fall and that we have the Butler, the Arms Museum, the McDonough, the Melnick, Center of Industry and Labor, Powers, Stambaugh, the Oakland, the Victorian Players, YSU Performing Arts, SMARTS, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley …. Oh yeah and don’t forget the stunning natural get-a-way we have in Mill Creek MetroParks one mile from central square.
The fact that we have increased options in terms of dining is fantastic. The growth of downtown living options is tremendous and will encourage new businesses to crop up, as well. But we can’t forget that for a town of our size, Youngstown offers a wealth of cultural and educational sites for all ages. Furthermore, it’s a combination of growth that is making downtown a more appealing place to LIVE and visit, and though we have a long way to go, slowly, but surely we will get there.
One last note – it is extremely unnerving to read the Mayor’s comments. Youngstown is a small downtown, further a very WALKABLE downtown. To say that people want to park in front of where they intend to go is likely not incorrect, however, the city should be the first to tell them to “get over it.” It takes a whole five minutes to walk from one end of the central business district to the other. If the city/businesses/organizations/and the CVB marketed all the available parking downtown and the fact that everything is maybe two to three blocks away this would be a non-issue. Until we can truly show that more parking is necessary, spare us the ugly surface lots and cry baby attitude that you might have to walk a few blocks. Maybe a walk will do you good and allow you to appreciate something new or old downtown. Let me know next time you go to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, or even Akron or Canton and if you pay less to park than you do in the Yo and walk less than you do in the Yo. Good luck.
I go to Wick Park! And, I do declare myself a “decent” person.
Know what else? I also go to Stambaugh Auditorium, Full Circle Florist, Dorian Books, North Side Farmers Market, Edwards Flowers, events at the Unitarian Church on Elm, been to service at Richard Brown United Methodist Church also on Elm, and they are all around Wick Park!
I lived in Wick Park, still have many friends living in Wick Park, and say THANK YOU to the WPNA, CityScape and Youngstown Foundation.
Realty Towers haven't filled up because the rent is unreasonable and most educated people choose not to give their money to Frangos.
The Federal Building, which is being renovated by a respectable and local construction company, is a different story. The 14 units are already filled up and there is a need for more.
I think city officials will find that more and more people want to live downtown, and that renters will choose to support the contractors that are invested in the city, as well as the Mahoning Valley.
I have to agree with the city on this one. We need a store downtown that is willing to step up and offer fresh foods and other quality products. If the owners appeal to the downtown work crowd and fill shelves with sustainable inventory, I think they will be pleasantly surprised at the success. If they cater to the non-professionals roaming the streets during the day by offering beer, wine, lottery tickets, junk food and tobacco products, then one would think other people may be deterred from entering the store.
Additionally, this store will probably be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or thereabout. It is doubtful that people working in the city would be purchasing six-packs during the day and after work they have plenty of great establishments to support, Lemon Grove, Draught House, Café Cimmentos…. I’m not suggesting the city should be turning away business; however, in order for continued progress we need to start encouraging diversity on Federal Street. With all the new apartments downtown and YSU’s expanded connectivity to downtown, a niche grocery store is a must, and the Muslehs have a real opportunity to offer just that.
This is a great event and a lot of fun! Pizza Joe's started Thrill or No Thrill in New Castle three years ago to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lawrence County. Last year's event raised nearly $13,000.
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley helps so many people and attending this event is an easy way to support UW's efforts, not to mention you'll have an awesome time :)
DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
“I am over it. I just drive right past when there is no parking. Most likely onto a destination in the suburbs where there is parking.”
This is my point …. we are talking about a CITY, not the suburbs. If we put parking in front of every business, downtown wouldn’t be much of a downtown.
The ironic thing about the parking complaint is that it generally comes from those who live in the suburbs. The same people who will park football field lengths away from the entrance to Target, the movie theater or the mall, but can’t park a block from V2.
We will need more parking in the near future, with growth comes certain needs. But those of us who enjoy downtown because it is a downtown, just want to see smart planning, not simple fixes to more complex problems. The “we can tear down this building and make it a surface lot” type of mentality is not suitable moving forward.
June 18, 2012 at 11:10 a.m. permalink suggest removal
DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
Thank you Dave and the Vindicator for writing this story and continuing to highlight the forward movement in downtown, however, I feel readers who are not fully acquainted with downtown offerings still have a skewed vision, further leading to doubts of the city’s rebound.
What this article fails to revisit is the aspect that the Covelli Centre, while a great asset, is not the only attraction bringing new visitors/demographics into downtown. OH WOW! welcomed more than 34,000 visitors in just one year. Those are visitors not only from the Valley, but Mercer, Lawrence and Beaver counties in PA and also tapping into Stark, Portage and Ashtabula in OH. The article should also remind readers that the Mahoning Valley History Center will be opening its doors in the fall and that we have the Butler, the Arms Museum, the McDonough, the Melnick, Center of Industry and Labor, Powers, Stambaugh, the Oakland, the Victorian Players, YSU Performing Arts, SMARTS, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley …. Oh yeah and don’t forget the stunning natural get-a-way we have in Mill Creek MetroParks one mile from central square.
The fact that we have increased options in terms of dining is fantastic. The growth of downtown living options is tremendous and will encourage new businesses to crop up, as well. But we can’t forget that for a town of our size, Youngstown offers a wealth of cultural and educational sites for all ages. Furthermore, it’s a combination of growth that is making downtown a more appealing place to LIVE and visit, and though we have a long way to go, slowly, but surely we will get there.
One last note – it is extremely unnerving to read the Mayor’s comments. Youngstown is a small downtown, further a very WALKABLE downtown. To say that people want to park in front of where they intend to go is likely not incorrect, however, the city should be the first to tell them to “get over it.” It takes a whole five minutes to walk from one end of the central business district to the other. If the city/businesses/organizations/and the CVB marketed all the available parking downtown and the fact that everything is maybe two to three blocks away this would be a non-issue. Until we can truly show that more parking is necessary, spare us the ugly surface lots and cry baby attitude that you might have to walk a few blocks. Maybe a walk will do you good and allow you to appreciate something new or old downtown. Let me know next time you go to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, or even Akron and Canton and if you pay less to park than you do in the Yo and walk less than you do in the Yo. Good luck.
June 17, 2012 at 9:55 a.m. permalink suggest removal
DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
Thank you Dave and the Vindicator for writing this story and continuing to highlight the forward movement in downtown, however, I feel readers who are not fully acquainted with downtown offerings still have a skewed vision, further leading to doubts of the city’s rebound.
What this article fails to revisit is the aspect that the Covelli Centre, while a great asset, is not the only attraction bringing new visitors/demographics into downtown. OH WOW! welcomed more than 34,000 visitors in just one year. Those are visitors not only from the Valley, but Mercer, Lawrence and Beaver counties in PA and also tapping into Stark, Portage and Ashtabula in OH. The article should also remind readers that the Mahoning Valley History Center will be opening its doors in the fall and that we have the Butler, the Arms Museum, the McDonough, the Melnick, Center of Industry and Labor, Powers, Stambaugh, the Oakland, the Victorian Players, YSU Performing Arts, SMARTS, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley …. Oh yeah and don’t forget the stunning natural get-a-way we have in Mill Creek MetroParks one mile from central square.
The fact that we have increased options in terms of dining is fantastic. The growth of downtown living options is tremendous and will encourage new businesses to crop up, as well. But we can’t forget that for a town of our size, Youngstown offers a wealth of cultural and educational sites for all ages. Furthermore, it’s a combination of growth that is making downtown a more appealing place to LIVE and visit, and though we have a long way to go, slowly, but surely we will get there.
One last note – it is extremely unnerving to read the Mayor’s comments. Youngstown is a small downtown, further a very WALKABLE downtown. To say that people want to park in front of where they intend to go is likely not incorrect, however, the city should be the first to tell them to “get over it.” It takes a whole five minutes to walk from one end of the central business district to the other. If the city/businesses/organizations/and the CVB marketed all the available parking downtown and the fact that everything is maybe two to three blocks away this would be a non-issue. Until we can truly show that more parking is necessary, spare us the ugly surface lots and cry baby attitude that you might have to walk a few blocks. Maybe a walk will do you good and allow you to appreciate something new or old downtown. Let me know next time you go to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, or even Akron or Canton and if you pay less to park than you do in the Yo and walk less than you do in the Yo. Good luck.
June 17, 2012 at 9:48 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Wick Park a focus of Youngstown administration, groups
I go to Wick Park! And, I do declare myself a “decent” person.
Know what else? I also go to Stambaugh Auditorium, Full Circle Florist, Dorian Books, North Side Farmers Market, Edwards Flowers, events at the Unitarian Church on Elm, been to service at Richard Brown United Methodist Church also on Elm, and they are all around Wick Park!
I lived in Wick Park, still have many friends living in Wick Park, and say THANK YOU to the WPNA, CityScape and Youngstown Foundation.
By the way, this is the correct link – http://www.wickparkproject.info/
And for the Final Design this link -
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VMxtXLbCQys...
Happy Thursday Youngstown!
August 4, 2011 at 8:19 a.m. permalink suggest removal
$2M loan sought by downtown developer for Erie Terminal
Realty Towers haven't filled up because the rent is unreasonable and most educated people choose not to give their money to Frangos.
The Federal Building, which is being renovated by a respectable and local construction company, is a different story. The 14 units are already filled up and there is a need for more.
I think city officials will find that more and more people want to live downtown, and that renters will choose to support the contractors that are invested in the city, as well as the Mahoning Valley.
June 15, 2011 at 2:13 p.m. permalink suggest removal
‘Oh Wow’ children's museum opens in Youngstown
OH WOW! Is awesome :) Love the huge Lego table and the Archimede's Screw.
Check out the Web site:
http://valleykids.org/index
May 13, 2011 at 11:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal
WORLD OF WONDER
This is going to be such a great asset to downtown and to the Valley. Hopefully area schools will take full advantage and families will do the same.
I know I'm looking forward to bringing my nieces to Oh Wow!! Best of luck to the staff - keep of the positive work :)
May 10, 2011 at 3:13 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown rejects beer, wine for proposed downtown store
I have to agree with the city on this one. We need a store downtown that is willing to step up and offer fresh foods and other quality products. If the owners appeal to the downtown work crowd and fill shelves with sustainable inventory, I think they will be pleasantly surprised at the success. If they cater to the non-professionals roaming the streets during the day by offering beer, wine, lottery tickets, junk food and tobacco products, then one would think other people may be deterred from entering the store.
Additionally, this store will probably be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or thereabout. It is doubtful that people working in the city would be purchasing six-packs during the day and after work they have plenty of great establishments to support, Lemon Grove, Draught House, Café Cimmentos…. I’m not suggesting the city should be turning away business; however, in order for continued progress we need to start encouraging diversity on Federal Street. With all the new apartments downtown and YSU’s expanded connectivity to downtown, a niche grocery store is a must, and the Muslehs have a real opportunity to offer just that.
April 20, 2011 at 2:32 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Thrill or No Thrill fundraiser Feb. 23
This is a great event and a lot of fun! Pizza Joe's started Thrill or No Thrill in New Castle three years ago to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lawrence County. Last year's event raised nearly $13,000.
United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley helps so many people and attending this event is an easy way to support UW's efforts, not to mention you'll have an awesome time :)
Ticket Info:;
http://www.ymvunitedway.org/
January 18, 2011 at 1:15 p.m. permalink suggest removal
A WRTA bus heads southbound along Market Street through Federal Plaza in downtown Youngstown as the
This is an awesome photo! Great work Mr. Hauschild.
December 27, 2010 at 11:02 a.m. permalink suggest removal