It Could Be On Hamilton Avenue
A few days past I had the privilege of meeting with Noel Cupkovic of CUPKOVIC architecture and we were able to discuss a lot of provocative development and design initiatives. Noel is a very cool cat and if you get the chance give him a ring and talk development. What set the meeting up well was the location. Noel’s office is located on Hamilton Avenue near E. 13th street. I did notice while driving to his office how cool parts of Hamilton were and being the curious cat that I am, I decided to drive down Hamilton to E. 40th. Well worth the trip, kids!
Hamilton Avenue is just a really cool street with tremendous potential. It has a vibrant commercial strip (a few surface lots - but the potential of these lots is intriguing) and could blossom into a slick “live-work-play” environment for the creative class. I can imagine an arts district with new studio and gallery space being built out. Funky celebrations on the street during the summer (with the strip from E. 13th to E. 40th being closed to car traffic). I suspect it could turn into a walking street as well with no car traffic since the avenue is well covered with parking on the north (Lakeside Avenue) and to the south (St. Clair Avenue). How awesome would it be to have a neighborhood catering to the creative class in Downtown with no car traffic?
Take a trip down Hamilton Avenue from E. 13th to E. 40th and imagine what could be done on this little avenue. The architecture is captivating and the street offers a unique “Ohio City” or “Tremont” feel in Downtown. Funky retail? Captivating restaurants? Parks with concert stages? Video art? Cool neighbors? Absolutely. Let your imagine run wild, as mine did on Hamilton Avenue.
