CPA to celebrate completion of Walnut Hills tower restoration
Source: Soapbox, 5/13/2008
After five years and more than $500,000 spent, the Cincinnati Preservation Association will celebrate the completion of the restoration of the Walnut Hills Presbyterian Church Tower with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 15 at 10 AM.
'The Woods' cleared for Xavier Square
Source: Soapbox, 5/13/2008
The Norwood Café, better known to Xavier University students and alumni as "The Woods", was razed last week to make way for the university's 20-acre Xavier Square mixed-use project.
Port seminar to explore public-private partnerships, development
Source: Soapbox, 5/13/2008
"Promoting Economic Development through Successful Public-Private Partnerships", a free seminar being convened by the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, will bring together a group of national and local experts to explore the use of these partnerships in brownfield redevelopment, development financing, and economic inclusion.
Qualls appointed to Ohio transportation board
Source: Soapbox, 5/13/2008
Cincinnati City Councilmember Roxanne Qualls has been appointed to the Ohio 21st Century Transportation Priorities Task Force, a group charged with developing a new statewide transportation plan.
Tender Mercies begins $4M rehab of Harkavy Hall
Source: Soapbox, 5/13/2008
Tender Mercies has begun the rehabilitation of the historic Harkavy Hall at 24 W 12th Street in Over-the-Rhine, a more than $4 million project that will improve the living conditions of 30 formerly homeless persons with histories of mental and/or emotional disabilities.
Avril-Bleh sets tentative open date for grocery
Source: Soapbox, 5/6/2008
Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market plans to open a convenience grocery next to their downtown butcher shop on May 13, bringing essential food staples to local residents.
FORM sculptures preparing for CAC auction
Source: Soapbox, 5/6/2008
The original designs of today's leading contemporary architects are on display at the Contemporary Arts Center, all leading up to an auction by Christie's on May 10.
MSD breaks ground on new Wastewater Engineering Center
Source: Soapbox, 5/6/2008
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati broke ground on the largest public works project in their history on Saturday, one that they hope will be the public face of their agency's move towards sustainability and emerging technology.
CPA's Upstairs Downstairs to showcase North Avondale
Source: Soapbox, 4/29/2008
Six of North Avondale's architectural gems will be on display during the Cincinnati Preservation Association's 2008 Upstairs Downstairs Historic House Tour, Saturday, May 10, from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Northside, region even prettier today
Source: Soapbox, 4/29/2008
The lower Northside business district received a fresh coat of paint as part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup on Saturday, one of 92 regional projects involving more than 6,000 volunteers.