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The streetcar won't be going south of Second Street. They have decided not to take it into the Banks. Interesting... My initial reaction was that this new alignment would allow for greater access to the Riverfront Transit Center, assuming a stop on the north side Second Street. Unfortunately, a look at Google Maps street view of the area shows that there is only a stairwell between Walnut and Main. The nearest elevator is a block west between Walnut and Vine. (there are also elevators on the south side of Second at both Main and Walnut streets) Another potential problem at this area is currently it's no pedestrian crossing at Second on the east side of Walnut due to turn lanes. Not that any of these situations can't be resolved...

I've wondered that too since running past it in the Hudepohl 14k... http://g.co/maps/4vw8j

I've not heard anything on updating Riverside Drive with bike lanes. The website states feedback was due by the end of October 2010...

Link: http://g.co/maps/yd23g My guess is paved surface parking. It's been used for game day (Reds & Cyclones) and event parking before, but with the rough terrain it requires several attendants to maintain orderly parking.

New airport road project will diversify revenue Hundreds of acres of virgin land in northern Boone County soon will be opened up to new development, and officials envision an aviation-related industrial development that could provide a major economic boon to the region. A new road is under construction just south of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport that will provide access to more than 400 acres of land when it is completed next fall. The airport owns about half of that land and, in a major policy shift, plans to develop the site itself. The other half is owned by local attorney Paul Vesper, who also plans to develop the land. No plans are finalized for the site, but many officials envision a large-scale light industrial park related to the aviation industry. The proximity to CVG and its DHL Express international air cargo hub could help attract companies such as aerospace manufacturers and retail distribution facilities. Cont

lol, my bad! :laugh:

Toby Keith signage is going up:

The tile work in the stairwells at 2nd & Race and 2nd & Vine looks much better than that of 2nd & Main.

Sidewalks on the Transit Center side of 2nd Street are very narrow in some places.

Southgate House Closing NEWPORT -The Southgate House, the historic Newport mansion-turned-music club that has been hailed as one of the best concert venues in the country, will shut its doors after New Year’s Eve, its owners announced Monday. Owned by Ross Raleigh since 1976, the Southgate House is known for its diverse array of acts, encompassing alternative rock, punk, metal, country, blues, bluegrass and folk. Cont And then there is this: Southgate House Planning New Location? I know the news of our beloved Southgate House closing is still very fresh in your minds, and mine too, but I want to provide a theory about its future. Please keep in mind this has not been confirmed to me, but makes perfect sense given the circumstances. I believe that the Southgate House plans to re-locate across the street in the old IMAX space at Newport On The Levee. A source confirmed to me tonight that the space is being renovated into a live music space. I’m told it will be renovated into a space to seat 1000. Now, remember this is just a theory and could easily be wrong, but then I re-read the press release and it just made sense. Cont

Will be interesting to see how this changes the comments section. From what I've seen on the local television stations using Facebook for comments, idiots will still be idiots. Sounding off - without the ugliness The community really only benefits from our news coverage when you engage. Our most satisfying moments come when our coverage prompts you to respond - to attend an important community meeting, write to a community leader, debate, donate or contribute, or join a cause. Today we have digital tools to help you do that in ways we never could before. We offer you regular opportunities to chat with newsmakers, add pros and cons to a debate, and more. Next week we're making a change to the oldest of these tools - our online comments. Starting Dec. 5, we will no longer allow anonymous comments at Cincinnati.com. You will use a Facebook account to post comments on stories. That is the best way today to ensure that people use their real names. If you don't use Facebook, it's easy to set up an account. Cont

Crave restaurant to Banks DOWNTOWN – Crave – an American-cuisine restaurant that includes a sushi bar and locally sourced foods – is the latest tenant to join The Banks riverfront development. The Minnesota-based restaurant chain has signed a lease for 8,360 square feet at the northeast corner of Joe Nuxhall Way and Second Street – across from Great American Ball Park, according to developer Atlanta-based Carter. By comparison, the Johnny Rockets location at The Banks is almost 3,000 square feet. The Banks location will be Crave’s eighth, joining existing restaurants in Minnesota, Florida and Nebraska. Crave founder Kam Talebi says he’s hoping to be open at The Banks by May for lunch and dinner. Cont

I didn't see it there. Only found it after a Google search.

Odd, that shopping center has plenty of parking for it's size. Cincinnati Parks did the same thing to the Oasis Line by the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. Overflow for Sawyer Point parking lot during special events.

They're on Facebook too.

Nearing completion of the Walnut Street steps

Council bid 'labor of love' for Sittenfeld At 27, P.G. Sittenfeld is among the youngest Cincinnati City Council members ever. The East Walnut Hills native and Mount Lookout resident, proved a powerhouse in the polls, finishing second out of 22 candidates. Only Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls beat him. The Democrat's fundraising savvy also got a lot of attention. He raised $305,961 - more than any other candidate - according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Sittenfeld says he "didn't set out to be the youngest person" elected to council but finds himself in the company of former councilmen Guy Guckenberger, Jerry Springer and John Cranley (who were all elected in their late 20s to council). A Seven Hills High School graduate, Sittenfeld earned a bachelor's degree in English from Princeton University and master's degree in American Studies from Oxford University in England. He works for Cincinnati Public Schools' Community Learning Centers, which supply students with such services as health care and tutoring. Cont

Chris Finney was on WLW Friday night with Dan Carrol (download Podcast) talking about Quinlivan's suit: Quinlivan sues city over 13 cent penalty, free speech Cincinnati City Councilwoman Laure Quinlivan is suing the city over a 13-cent penalty she paid for using her office computer for political purposes. Quinlivan claims the city's action violated her free speech rights and wants a judge to throw out part of the city charter that she believes is unconstitutional because it limits her ability to use the Internet. "She's being punished for trying to keep people informed," said Quinlivan's attorney, Tom Hodges. "It's absolutely a First Amendment issue. The city is taking action to limit speech." Quinlivan filed her claim late Thursday as part of an ongoing legal battle with the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending & Taxes, an anti-tax group that accuses her of using tax dollars to promote her political campaigns. Cont

Speaking of Charlie, he had a article dedicated to him Sunday: Ramsey: The long, hard path to being Charlie Winburn 'A whirlwind of chaos and conflict' Charlie Winburn is a raconteur. At City Council committee meetings, on the campaign trail, behind the pulpit of Renew Community Church in College Hill, the newly re-elected councilman and pastor loves nothing more than to tell a good story or insert commentary into dry proceedings. Eighteen years after he entered the political scene - elected to Cincinnati City Council on his first try in 1993 - it would seem there is nothing Cincinnatians don't know about the loquacious, colorful politician who refers to himself simply as "Winburn." But behind the Charlie Winburn that Cincinnati thinks it knows lies a hidden and turbulent past. Before he was "Winburn," he was "Brother," a young boy who suffered loss, rejection and near-constant upheaval. "Chaos," he says of his early life. "A whirlwind of chaos and conflict." Not to mention confusion. Cont

Yet another attempt in this space. I feel other new developments are needed in the area in order for this location to succeed. Bar/live music venue Whisky Bar to open downtown A new bar and live music venue is set to open next month in the former Fat Cats Dueling Piano Bar space at 537 E. Pete Rose Way. Bill Marx, who is opening Whisky Bar with business partner Eli Reeher, said it will have a laid-back feel, with more than 40 types of whiskey, whisky cocktails and a “Whisky Hall of Fame,” with photos and quotes from famous whisky drinkers such as Mark Twain and Winston Churchill, adding to the whisky theme. The bar will host both national and local acts, including top 40, 80′s rock cover bands and acoustic sets. Cont

Who will succeed Mallory in 2013? Nov. 17, 2011 | Written by Jane Prendergast Ten days after Cincinnatians elected a new City Council, talk is already turning toward who might become the next mayor. Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls seems to be regarded the front-runner right now - two years out. She was mayor from 1993 to 1999 (when the mayor was council's top vote-getter). She's finished first in all three council races since she returned to council in 2007. This time she was almost 7,000 votes ahead of her closest competitor, a significantly bigger spread than between any of the eight finalists behind her. A map of precinct winners shows she swept from Downtown up through the city's center, through Clifton, Northside and into Hartwell and Carthage. "She has a very passionate following," said Tim Burke, chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Both the Democrats and Charterites endorsed Qualls. And Qualls, 58, has the next two years to show what she can do, especially now that voters gave her six Democrats with whom she can work. She said it's too soon to talk specifics about 2013. Cont

Map: City Council – Who won where

^Kasich revoked $52M in State funds. The Feds awarded a $25M Urban Circulator Grant to the City. H.R.1345 was submitted April 4th: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:h.r.1345:

Cincinnati Mall plans for new sports complex Ice rinks, volleyball court part of plan By: Valerie Miller FOREST PARK, Ohio - Cincinnati Mall has a new plan to mix retail with sports entertainment to make use of thousands of square feet of empty retail space. The mall, formerly known as Cincinnati Mills, and originally Forest Fair Mall, has struggled for decades in trying to create a successful business plan to draw consistent crowds. The Journal News reports that Cincinnati Sports Zone has signed a 25-year lease to open a new sports complex inside the space formerly used by Bigg's. The plan calls for three ice rinks to be used for hockey, figure skating and recreational skating. The newspaper reports that the zone will take up 180,000 square feet. The development also will include a restaurant, a sports bar and a volleyball court. The large space also can adjust to accommodate other events. The ice rinks can melt to be used instead for soccer or even car shows. Cont (with video)

I beat the kool-aid man because I love to snort cocaine.