Development News

Home builders voice support for energy-efficiency credits

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati president Andrea Lucke wants Congress to extend the New Energy Efficient Home Credit, which expires at the end of the year.

Pleasant Ridge , Mariemont , Covington , Newport , Mt. Lookout , Mt. Adams , Oakley , Northside , Downtown , Uptown , Columbia Tusculum , Hyde Park , East Walnut Hills/O'Bryonville , Over-the-Rhine

Ride the Ducks, Cincinnati 'a perfect fit'

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

A new attraction launching from the Newport Aquarium is showing off the sites of Newport, Covington and Cincinnati from a unique point of view - the water.

Covington , Newport , Downtown

Taft contributing to urban vitality with new conference center

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

Taft Center, a new high-tech meeting and conference center overlooking Fifth Street and Fountain Square, is now under construction.

Downtown

Xavier University receives $100K gift for new health center

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

Xavier University has received a $100,000 gift that will go toward construction of the new McGrath Health and Counseling Center, part of their 20-acre Xavier Square project.

Higher Education

St. Bernard to launch revitalization with a party

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

The City of St. Bernard will launch the first phase of its revitalization with a demolition party this Friday, from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Green Building

Local USGBC chapter explores green roof technology

Source: Soapbox, 7/22/2008

More than two dozen members of the Cincinnati Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council attended a green roof presentation last week at the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) facility on Galbraith Road in Hartwell.

Environment , Green Building , Sustainability

Blighted Calhoun properties gone, redevelopment still in the works

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

Two blighted Calhoun Street properties have been razed, possibly clearing the way for future development.

Uptown

Forum to explore strong, diverse neighborhoods

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

You can be a part of the creation of strong, diverse neighborhoods at a meeting being hosted by Steve Smith, president of The Model Group.

Quality Of Life

Pleasant Ridge , Mariemont , Covington , Newport , Mt. Lookout , Mt. Adams , Oakley , Northside , Downtown , Uptown , Columbia Tusculum , Hyde Park , East Walnut Hills/O'Bryonville , Over-the-Rhine

Lytle Park improvements coming

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

Four concept plans for improvements to Lytle Park are now on the table, and residents, business owners and stakeholders will likely select a final design by the end of this year.

Quality Of Life

Downtown

North College Hill wins county planning award

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

The recently adopted comprehensive plan for the City of North College Hill has been awarded the 2008 Frank F. Ferris II Award by the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission.

Quality Of Life

place matters Covington has successful first year

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

The Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington has released a report on the first year of their place matters program, and so far it's been a success.

Quality Of Life

Covington

Wayfinding a priority for Uptown

Source: Soapbox, 7/15/2008

An informational meeting was held in Corryville last Wednesday to present the new Uptown Wayfinding Signage System to the public, a project that could replace the outdated an faded signs that were installed in the early 1980s.

Uptown

Cincinnati seeking applicants for arts grants

Source: Soapbox, 7/8/2008

The City of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for its competitive Capital Arts Grant Program, with approximately $300,000 available for improvements to cultural facilities.

Arts & Culture

Pleasant Ridge , Mt. Lookout , Mt. Adams , Oakley , Northside , Downtown , Uptown , Columbia Tusculum , Hyde Park , East Walnut Hills/O'Bryonville , Over-the-Rhine

Clifton arts center wins $250,000 for school renovation

Source: Soapbox, 7/8/2008

The Clifton Cultural Arts Center has received a $250,000 capital award from the State of Ohio as part of the state's capital budget process, and the funds will be used to renovate the former Clifton School.

Arts & Culture

Uptown

$85M Midtown Crossings at Madisonville approaching development plan

Source: Soapbox, 7/8/2008

Bear Creek Capital has formally announced plans for an $85 million mixed-use project on the site of the former NuTone site in Madisonville, which could bring offices, restaurants, and retail.