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"I've sold monorails to Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook. And, by gum, it put them on the map. Well, sir, there's nothing on earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified, six-car monorail." -Lyle Langley

Boutique hotels coming to Cincinnati Developers are celebrating the deal to bring 21c to city For starters, there are the giant penguins. At 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, the recycled plastic statues are perched everywhere - a nod from an Italian team of artists to the globe's endangered Galapagos species. But the precariously placed birds only hint at what sets 21c apart from your typical hotel stay. Ranked No. 1 in the nation and No. 6 in the world in Conde Nast Traveler's prestigious 2009 Readers' Choice Awards, the 21c concept is coming to Cincinnati in 2012. cont.

Holy Carp!

CVG Press Release: USA3000 Expands Flights From Cincinnati Nov. 13, 2009 — USA3000 Airlines has announced that it will expand air service in Cincinnati. Starting in January, USA3000 Airlines will offer six flights a week out of CVG. “This is exciting news,” said Airport CEO John C. Mok. “USA3000 has been a great airport and community partner for many years offering low fare options for the flying public. Their initiative to add flights at CVG illustrates, once again, the strong demand for air service in our local market." High customer demand was a key factor in the company's decision to add back service to Ft. Myers, Fla. and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The airline also offers direct flights from CVG to Cancun, Mexico. “USA3000 is an airline recognized as providing excellent customer service,” says Steve Harfst, CEO/President of USA3000. “As other airlines are reducing their flights in the cities they serve, we are proud to continue our long-standing, award-winning service in Cincinnati.” In celebration of its resumed service, USA3000 Airlines is offering low fares out of the Cincinnati area. Customers can book reservations today at USA3000.com.

Downtown office tower going dark The eighth-largest office building in downtown Dayton is closing its doors. The former KeyBank Building, located at 32 N. Main Street, will cease operation as an office building, keeping only its retail tenants open. All of the building’s office tenants must move out by the end of the first quarter.

They recently installed a new retaining wall along the eastern half of Walnut from Freedom Way East all the way down and around Theodore Berry Way. Couple that with the Electrical Vault being installed underground at the NE Corner of the lawn, restaurants to be built on both the SE and SW corners of the lawn, and the Berlin Wall display being put somewhere on the lawn, I can't see this happening.

Mr. Sushi, soon to open on the ground floor of the 580 Building, could use neighbors. It'd be great to see Trattoria Roma stay in the vicinity.

Couldn't a portion of the future garages on the south wall of the RTC be used to build a Greyhound terminal?

Talked to one of the construction workers today. My pics above are that of an "electric vault". Currently they are above ground at the SE corner of the lawn. Eventually they'll be relocated to this below ground vault and the restaurant will be built in their former location.

I too wondered what would be done under the Freedom Center lawn. The pics below, taken Tuesday and Wednesday, are of the NE Corner of the lawn. As you can see, it'll remain built upon fill. I'm guessing this will eventually be one of two restaurants planned for the lawn.

Open House was really aimed at those with little to no knowledge of the city's proposal. I left after 5 minutes as the information is on the city website.

I'll be there tonight!

From Cincinnati.com "Under Brickstone's relocation plan, residents will be able to move to a property owned or managed by the Model Group or take a Section-8 housing voucher that can be used at any qualifying unit in Hamilton County. Brickstone has said the locations of the Model Group units have yet to be determined, but a majority of units are available in Over-the-Rhine's Gateway Quarter and East Walnut Hills."

^And on that note.. Hamilton County OKs Banks stimulus deal Hamilton County commissioners on Monday unanimously approved an agreement to start spending the first chunk of Banks stimulus money.

Banks stimulus funds come up for vote Hamilton County Commissioners will vote this week on an agreement with the state of Ohio that will to put to work $9.2 million in federal stimulus funding on the second phase of the Banks riverfront development project. The Banks project received an allocation of $23.2 million in stimulus funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation in March. This would be the first contract to deploy those stimulus dollars. The money would be spent on road work. A second contract is expected soon for the construction of a new parking garage in the city block west of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Does anyone know where I can find the powerpoint of "The Cincinnati Subway Conversion Study", conducted by URS Corporation back in 2008? I used to have it... now I can't even find it online. Thanks bfwissel!

Short week. WVU will be tough. Pitt will be the toughest challenge we've had this year.

19. Jack Atherton is back doing the news! ;-)

Roma will have to move too...

Just listened to John on Scott Sloan's show. Great conversation about the Streetcar and the growth of Cincinnati. Wonderful job John!

Tracy (and Chris Monzel) also wants the Casino put inside the Freedom Center... It's all apart of his radio act. Thankfully he lives (and votes) in Bellevue, KY.

Be cautious of any ballot initiative you are asked to sign! Oddly enough, I was asked to sign a ballot while walking at lunch today (around Walnut & 8th). The gentleman asked me to sign his ballot initiative. I asked for details and found out it was for the Slot Machines at Race Tracks issue. I later saw him at Fountain Square. They aren't wasting any time.

Cincinnati isn't specifically mentioned in this article but it's interesting to see how many cities have pieces on display. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-11-03-berlin-wall_N.htm

Just announced that it'll be be someone from Cincinnatians for Progress.

Someone from Issue 9 will be on Bill Cunningham's show 12-3 today. Not sure which side will be represented though... With Wenstrup also being on his show today, I am guessing it'll be a COASTer.