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CPA to celebrate completion of Walnut Hills tower restoration

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"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

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Betts House exhibit to showcase historic homes of prominent families

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An exhibit showcasing the architecture and craftsmaship of nearly 20 historic homes of four well-known Cincinnati families opens at the Betts House Research Center on May 16.

Tender Mercies begins $4M rehab of Harkavy Hall

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Planning Commission approves Incline Square zoning

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati's City Planning Commission has recommended a rezoning that could make way for a $50 million mixed-use project in East Price Hill, pending City Council approval.

Colerain improvement project open house tomorrow night

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The public is invited to see the latest plans for alleviating the frequent bottlenecks around the Colerain-Virginia-West Fork intersection in Northside at an open house tomorrow evening.

Development News

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:07:34 GMT

CPA's Upstairs Downstairs to showcase North Avondale

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Bradford Place brings density, walkability to heart of Madeira

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Demolition has begun to make way for a project poised to bring more residential density to the center of Madeira and will make it easier for empty nesters to remain in town.

Garden District wants pocket park, seeking funding

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Covedale Garden District would like a new pocket park for the corner of Covedale and Ralph avenues, and they are seeking private funding to do so.

Northside, region even prettier today

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Streetcars approved in concept, hard work begins

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati City Council has approved a motion to build a streetcar system linking Downtown, Over-the-Rhine and Uptown, but the struggle for its supporters is hardly over.

$200M SouthShore tops off first residential tower

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Capital Investment Group, developers of the SouthShore condominium complex in Newport, held a topping off ceremony for the first tower of their $200 million project on Wednesday.

Licking River Greenway ideas heading to the public

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The first design phase of the Licking River Greenway project has been completed, and Vision 2015 is taking the ideas to the public for feedback.

Port, National City partner on gap financing program

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and National City Bank have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to provide gap financing for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses participating in brownfield development projects in the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Miller retiring as executive director of HCRPC

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After 30 years of service - 21 of them as executive director - Ron Miller has announced his retirement from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission (HCRPC) and Rural Zoning Commission.

Cincinnati State first in Ohio to offer sustainable design certificate

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati State has announced that it will offer Ohio's first Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate to prepare builders and architects to build environmentally friendly homes.

Money Magazine rates Cincinnati among top 6 best places to buy a home

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Citing a manufacturing-heavy economy that should benefit from the falling dollar, Money Magazine has rated Greater Cincinnati among the 6 "best places to buy a home these days".

Port Authority quietly making $2.1B impact

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Though it has been reported that the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has a $2.1 billion annual impact on the region, many Cincinnatians remain unaware of the group's activities.

Dietrich briefs OKI on status of $4.3B Ohio Hub Plan

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The board of directors of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) received an update on a proposed high-speed passenger rail network at their meeting last Thursday, a project that could be up and running in seven years with a little federal help.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati announces $500,000 Next Decade campaign

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the Know Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates their 10th anniversary season, it's already looking at the next decade of providing diverse, provocative arts to the Greater Cincinnati region with the announcement of its $500,000 Next Decade Capital Campaign.

Hub of Covington Arts District debuts

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A crowd estimated at 500 people enjoyed live music, a magician, food and art at the grand opening party for the Covington Artisan's Enterprise Center, the new hub of the Covington Arts District.

Donations being sought to save 1500 Vine Street

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over-the-Rhine Foundation member Danny Klingler has pledged his economic stimulus rebate check - and $1,000 of his own money - to save 1500 Vine Street from demolition.

The French Gate brings taste of Europe to Newport

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Peggy Mikonis has brought a bit of "shabby chic" European cottage style to Newport at The French Gate, 947 Washington Avenue.

2.8 million-square-foot Banks project breaks ground

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Amid a festive atmosphere featuring speeches from visiting dignitaries and fireworks, Cincinnati's 2.8 million-square-foot mixed-use Banks project broke ground last Wednesday.