Proposed Oakley transit center aims to improve rider experience
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority recently approved a contract to build a new transit center in Oakley. Construction will begin this spring.
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Father and son team up to bring their brand of distilled spirits to Over-the-Rhine
Mike and John Funcheon started brewing beer together when John was 11 years old. Now the father-son team are taking their love of craft beverages and opening Stadt Distillery in Over-the-Rhine this summer.
Beer and wine startup and hybrid retail bar coming to The Gantry in Northside
Nick Belleman and Jason Parnes have a love for craft beer. They want to help educate others, and are opening Higher Gravity, a craft beer and wine startup, in Northside to do just that.
What’s next for affordable housing in Over-the-Rhine?
Historically, Over-the-Rhine is at the forefront of Cincinnati’s housing boom; however, it can be argued that not enough of the neighborhood’s housing options are affordable. That's about to change, thanks to a partnership between developers.
Midwest Sustainability Summit helps start dialogue in Cincinnati and beyond
On June 9, Cincinnati will once again host the Midwest Sustainability Summit at Xavier’s Cintas Center.
Six Greater Cincinnati projects receive more than $2 million in state historic tax credits
Six projects in Hamilton and Over-the-Rhine recently received more than $2 million Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The funds will be used to help preserve the historic fabric of 16 buildings.
Nine local nonprofits and individuals receive funding from NEA for creative projects
For its first round of grant funding in 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts doled out more than $300 million to nonprofits and individuals, including nine organizations in Greater Cincinnati.
Catalytic Fund takes first steps toward redeveloping Covington’s historic Bradford Building
The Catalytic Fund recently purchased space at 326-336 Scott Blvd., also known as The Bradford building. It will be redeveloped into housing and commercial space.
Source 3 Development finalizes plans for redevelopment and infill project in OTR
At the beginning of December, the Cincinnati Planning Commission approved Source 3 Development’s plans for a new housing development in Over-the-Rhine.
Mecca creates artistic haven in the heart of OTR
Mecca OTR opened quietly in November, which isn't normal for a space in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. It offers an artistic haven with snacks and a simple cocktail menu.
