Michael L. Redmond

The sherrifs dept. has more resources than just manpower. You are right though, frustration on the part of the CPD I believe is what is behind the lack of enforcement.

I agree with both of you (except that part about Mt. Adams), and thanks for clarifying Jimmy. Edale, are you for the Sherrifs patrolling OTR?

Jimmy, Perhaps I read it wrong, did you say that most cities do not have their poorest communitie, and highest crime rates downtown? Most that I have been to are in the inner cities, Detroit, Cincy, Orlando, Miami, Chicago etc. When you say change the situation are you talking about changing the demographics downtown and if so how are you proposing we do that (and I am not saying it can't be done)

I almost sold one of these a few weeks ago. It has changed from the original drawings but the interiors will be great (exterior also) It is my understanding that there is commercial space on the street floor however nothing had sold yet. 24 units available but only 3 sold ( I will verify that number) cost flexibility was tight but I am confident that the downtown office of HUFF will move these properties. It is a bold location, as it is north of the CBD border but this and the American Building (Comey City Listing) are the first major inroads into OTR. I wish them well and will try and push these projects as much as I can. Ask for a tour, they are available.

I was raised in Amberly Village, lived at the Gramercy for several years, moved to Martin Dr. in Mt. Adams, then lived in Altamonte Spring, Orlando for three years, back to Mt. Adams on Oregon for over a year and here with my wife on Mulberry St. for the past couple of years ( wow, all that added up makes me old). :|

:mrgreen: sorry, I just always wanted to use this guy.

I live behind several section 8 buildings (well at least for another couple of months) and most of them are there all day, selling drugs, drinking and throwing garbage on everyone Else's property (did I mention I received 1200 in fines because of that) on the other hand there are several section 8 families who live on my street, always cleaning, most elderly and are great neighbors. Section 8 in and of itself is not the problem but it does empower those who want to just sit back, live off everyone else while divorcing themeselves from societies laws. Lets do a three strikes your out, 3 crimes commited your government funding is gone. ( I prefer one strike but I am willing to give a little.)

I spoke with John about a week ago about bringing in the Sherrifs, he is trying to drum up as much support from the local communities as possible by attending every community meeting (and thats a lot of meetings). we should get behind people like John and help him in this. On Mulberry and the rest of the hill we have great patrols and great individual officers but my wife and I were originally going to rehab the Christian Moerline Office on Elm and while we were trying to put that deal together we had several scares. The Brewery District is desperatly trying to make some changes and this could be a major first step. They have my support.

Thank you for all your support. We were very pleased with the turn out and appreciate everyone who came out and toured the neighborhood. Hopefully we brought some much needed attention not only to the hillside but to the Miracles for Life Charity also. Thanks again.

SomewhereOTR, I believe what you are talking about with Model Management is an effort by the company to do lower density units. By that I mean taking a building with ex. 30 units and going to 15. This could be telegraphing a sign that these buildings are being prepped for condos. Just like in the example above on Mulberry where they recieved money from the city with the agreement to keep it low income for two years and then they are free to go market rate. I have heard they are doing this North of Liberty. I will try and get some addresses and more info if I can. I do not trust Model Management that much either but we will know soon enough what there true intentions are.

I will have to look at 67 but I know that 3 buildings are scheduled to be torn down on Peete. 2 of the buildings (106 and 114 you can see them at the top of this page) both white houses on the north side of Peete are just waiting for the Ok because of a retaining wall issue behind them. 67 I believe is the red buiding further down Peete with a tarpe on the roof. I spoke with Jim yesterday and he has two structural engineers who say the building can be saved and 1 ( bob becker) who says it can not. Jim would like to save the buiding, it could be a great building but he is working that out with the City right now. Model Management will have there big test this upcoming year. They recieved a substantial amount of money to do upgrades on a building on Mulberry with the agreement that they keep it low income for two years. That time is up next year. Rumor has it that Model is converting 2 large low income buildings into market rate condos next year on Mulberry. As far as pricey homes in hard to reach areas, try 249,900 pre construction pricing on new construction on Peete St. 210,000 on Frintz st for luxury condos. Whether you come out to see these on the tour tomorow or not, stop by any time to 79 Peete St and look at what is going on. The last piece of the puzzle on Peete is in the process of being aquired by Jim Hohlbien which is 101 and 105 Peete (under contract now!) He ownes the whole area, over 90 properties, all going to be market rate. Joe Gorman, of Mulberry Views fame (126-134 Mulberry) is putting together investors now for more construction on Mulberry. Doug Spitz (builder of the new contruction on Boal ( not the ones under contruction now but further up) is building 2 market rate houses next to the Main St. Steps. Larry Rhodes is about to be unseated from his buildings on Dec. 14 when he is put in jail. If you step back, look at the major projects, Gateway to the south, 3CDC and City West to the West, the whole hill to the North (Hohlbien, Rader, Spitz, Coulter, Gorman, Hunderlaw, and Fisherand don't forget about HBA and the proposed CitiRama at the top of Hughes St.) and Pendleton to the East, a big crunch is being placed on pockets like Vine and Republic. It is coming, but everyone needs to be unified in there support for these developers, they are taking huge risks.

966046 210,000 72 E Clifton Ave 966107 198,000 72 E Clifton Ave 966114 198,000 72 E Clifton Ave These are the MLS numbers for the Hohlbien Development, they will aso be on the Mulberry Hill Tour on Sunday. Now these are just the first of many. New construction plans are going to be posted at the top of the Frintz streep steps on Mulberry. 7 are in the first group, 5 new construction are next but the total properties he controls is approx 90, all at Peete, Frintz, and E Clifton.

Larry Rhodes is now under probation for these buildings. There is both a criminal as well as a civil case against him. The judge has given him till Dec 19th to "completely" finish these buildings. Larry hired Hummel Restoration to do repairs on these buildings however Larry both failed to get a permit to begin work as well as bounced a check to Hummel. A building on Sycamore and 95 Mulberry are other buildings Larry ownes that are in disrepair and which have criminal actions filed against him on. The end of the year will mark the end of Larry Rhodes. Keep up the good work grasscat, lets look at Brandon Blatt and City Cure next. BLATT BRANDON 7900 ROLLINGKNOLLS DR CINCINNATI, OH 45237 USA For 219 Mulberry

40 homes, several articles got the Mulberry Hill Tour info confused with the Downtown Tour of Living. Cincinnati's hidden gems on tour Preview the tour with AroundCinci's exclusive sneakpeak slideshow By Stephanie Busack While fall marks the advent of crisper air and of spectacular crimson, golden and ginger colored leaves, fall in Greater Cincinnati marks the kick off of a handful of home tours: each displaying distinct neighborhoods in the Tri-state; some benefiting a greater cause. Preview the tour with AroundCinci's exclusive sneakpeak slideshow:http://www.aroundcinci.com/slideshows/. The commencement of HOMEARAMA and Downtown Tour of Living—yet is dissimilar with its goal to benefit money for Miracles for Life. More than 40 locations-single family homes, condominiums and rentals will be shown during this tour, which is on Sunday, Oct. 9, from noon to 5:30 p.m. Featured areas will include properties from Over-the-Rhine, Mount Auburn, Liberty Hill/Prospect Hill and Conroy/Klotter. Mulberry Hill describes the landscapes and design features of each of the neighborhoods on its tour: “[Mount Auburn,] the newest developments in Cincinnati’s oldest suburb meet at the top of Sycamore Street. Taking advantage of its closeness to downtown as well at its proximity to the city’s hospitals many of the developments boast of city views but all have a touch of urban charm.” “Marking the northern edge of Over-the-Rhine the Mulberry Street area is a neighborhood in transition. With its mix of new construction, rehabs and buildable lots the area is desirable for those wanting a view and an easy walk to Findlay Market, Main Street and downtown.” “The Klotter-Conroy development is largely due to the vision of John Walter. Having spent nearly two decades developing the streets he has combined contemporary design to fit into its vintage rehabs. The result is a charming neighborhood with community areas and sweeping views.” All proceeds benefit Miracles for Life, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to promote organ transplantation as one of the world’s greatest medical achievements and recognize the individuals touched by organ transplantation. Miracle for Life celebrates donors and recipients, as well as organ donation advocates, medical professionals and volunteers, in particular, as heroes. Presale ticket locations can be purchased at Huff Realty offices in West Chester, 7610 Cox Lane, (513) 644-4100; Hyde Park, 3536 Edwards Road, (513) 533-1900; Montgomery, 10040 Montgomery Road, (513) 792-3000. Tickets the day of the tour can be purchased at the following locations: Milton’s Bar Sycamore Street, Channel 5 Parking Lot and Conroy Street. Or you can purchase your tickets on-line at www.mulberryhill.org or www.miraclesforlife.org. Tickets for the show are $15 for singles and $25 per couple. The admission also includes a Miracles for Life silicon bracelet, which will also get you discounts at Cooper’s on Main, Courtyard Café, Milton’s Bar and Grill, The Lab and Greg’s Antiques. Parking is located at the Channel 5 Parking Lot on Young Street; Conroy Street, Ravine Street, Mulberry Street, Jackson Hill Park and Main Street. For more information call (513) 248-4665. Stephanie Busack , a graduate of Ohio University's EW Scripps School of Journalism, is Assistant Online Editor for AroundCinci.

Actually it will be an annual event. The German Towne Lofts are now on the MLS under Fletcher Zorbek (great company) and are priced between 190,000 and 210,000. If you go by 79 Peete you can see what is planned for the rest of the lower part of the hill. Come by Milton's the day of the tour, I will be upstairs and I will make sure you get a free tour pass on me.

You have come a long Way Maximilian, we are proud of you.

As listed in the DCI State of the Downtown 2005 Report DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI PROJECTS res Mulberry Views (Vineyard Homes) Single-family homes. DCI 126-134 Mulberry St. 6 2004- 2005-1Q 1780-1810 Sycamore St. (Vineyard Homes) DCI itself breaks "downtown" into CBD "central business district", OTR, CW "City West, MA "Mt. Adams, E, Eastern Ave., so when I do see you tomorow maby we can bring that up to DCI about including things other than the the central business district into its definition of Downtown. Thanks for your support, see you at the breakfast :wave: P.S. You forgot the first part of the definition; the lower part of a city but you were right, it is a noun

Are you going off an extremely strict definition of downtown, I did not say downtown cincinnati proper, to most people dowtown includes OTR and Mt. Auburn. Please keep in mind that this is a press release going out to people in the entire tristate area.

HUFF REALTY Presents the First Annual Mulberry Hill Tour for Life Featuring Chef Paul Sturkey & Artist David Day CINCINNATI, Ohio – The residents of Mulberry Hill and surrounding communities open up their homes and their hearts Sunday, October 9, as they host the Mulberry Hill Tour for Life. Presented by HUFF REALTY, more than 40 beautiful downtown homes will be on display to raise money and awareness for Miracles for Life, a national charity dedicated to promoting organ donation. The Mulberry Hill Tour for Life is a self-guided tour of for-sale and private property located in Prospect Hill, Mulberry Hill, and the hillsides of Over the Rhine and Mt. Auburn, as well as Conroy/Kotter in downtown Cincinnati. From 12 – 5:30 p.m. participants in the Tour for Life have the opportunity to enter and admire lavishly decorated homes, some worth more than $500,000. In addition to the beautiful homes on display, tour participants can enjoy special presentations by two prominent Cincinnatians. Follow your nose to 526 Conroy where Cincinnati Chef and restaurant owner Paul Sturkey demonstrates some of the techniques he uses in his award-winning restaurants. Recognized as one of the top chefs in the country by Ebony Magazine, Sturkey just may teach you a few secrets to the upscale Contemporary American cuisine served at his flagship restaurant, Wyoming’s Sturkey’s, which has received both local and national acclaim from USA Today, The Food Network’s “The Best of” as well as Cincinnati Magazine’s “Best of.” At 130 Mulberry Street architectural historian, designer and fifth generation Cincinnatian, David Day, will be displaying his drawings of Cincinnati’s past, present and future. Day’s work has been featured in Over-the-Rhine: A Description and History, and Free & Public: One Hundred and Fifty Years at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Along with his wife Barb, he has also been involved in the restoration of many of the city’s architectural landmarks including the Old Enquirer Building and the Old Federal Reserve Bank Building. He also designed the Over-the-Rhine Bell Tower at Liberty and Reading, created the mosaic under Findlay Market’s Bell Tower and even ventured into Kentucky to design the icons on Newport’s Peace Bell. Miracles for Life is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to promote organ transplantation as one of the world’s greatest medical achievements and recognize the individuals touched by organ transplantation. The organization celebrates donors and recipients, as well as organ donation advocates, medical professionals and volunteers as heroes. They strive to make these organ donor heroes a focus in the public eye, raising organ donor awareness, thus increasing the consent rate. Miracles for Life was created in 2001 by Larry Starr, retired Cincinnati Reds Athletic Trainer and his brother Tom Starr, who got a second chance at life in 1988 when Tom received a liver transplant. Tom is dedicated to passing along his “gift of life” so more will enjoy a second chance. Mulberry Tour for Life tickets are $15 per person ($25 per couple) and include a silicon Miracles for Life bracelet that will get you into each of the homes, as well as discounts at many Main St. vendors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MulberryHill.org and www.MiraclesForLife.org. Day-of tickets will be on sale at Milton’s Bar on Sycamore St. and in the Channel 5 parking lot. -END- Also on the tour, Voltage will be at 126 Mulberry along with Haute Chocolate, and Kaldi's will be at 144 Mulberry, Hamburger Mary's will be at 1925 Auburn Terrace Three free shuttle buses will take people around the hillside and 6 golf carts will be made available for individual streets Discounts along with your bracelets inlude Happy Hour all day (starting at 1:00 because of state law) at Cooper's on Main Courtyard Cafe The Lab 10% off at Greg's Antiques Kaldi's discount for the rest of October

as posted by grasscat in the OTR thread * I mentioned in this post the plan by Belize Breeze, LLC to build single-family homes at 145 and 170 Goethe St. Ordinances were passed in the 9/8/05 council meeting to allow this to happen. * Citadel Building Group will build at 218-222 Mulberry St. An ordinance allowing their purchase of CLRP land was passed unanimously by council. Also we will see development soon by Mulberry Views LLC, the same group that brought the 5 new const. on Mulberry will build further down Mulberry, South side and also on Goethe and Seitz. Kathy Fisher of Breen Fisher has completed 124 Dorsey and is close on 120 Dorsey and has the new construction on Boal. Just one more thing, John Walter of Klotter Dev. is building (now) 2-3 new homes on Conroy St.(off Ravine and lower Klotter) Go see what is going on up there, it is truly amazing.

Wasn't Inwood Village scheduled to begin in May of '04, nothing has happened up there that I have seen. Vine St, north of E. Micmicken I believe will be the first area of Vine to take off (including Inwook Village). Great houses, seperated somewhat from the worse part of Vine and if E. Micmicken and Peete redevelope (Jim Hohlbien Dev.) and MicMillan Park gets finished then to me this is a good bet.

Belize Breeze is John Coulter (sp?) and he has the new rehab on Sycamore and Goethe (big Sibcy Sign in the front). From what I hear 218 - 222, which was part of the Main St. Steps, has been sold to Doug Spitz, who did the new construction on Boal (not the ones going up now by Breen Fisher but further up the st.)

These two buildings are part of Jim Hohlbiens development, the carriage house next to them will be rehabed and 5 new market rate homes will be going in there. The plans are at 79 Peete St. if anyone would like to go take a look.

Anyone who is interested in seeing many of these homes on Prospect Hill, Liberty Hill, Keys Hill and the Hillsides of Mt. Auburn and Otr as well as Lower Klotter and Conroy can buy tickets at Miraclesforlife.org for the Mulberry Hill Tour for Life on October 9th from 12:00 to 5:00. Discounts will be made available the day of the tour at select Main St. Restraunts, Bars, and Stores. For anyone not familiar with the tour I am copying the Press Release that will be issued in a few days. Please help support the ENTIRE hillside as well as the Miracles for Life Foundation. Almost forgot to Mention, Paul Sturkey (Sturkey's/Encore) will be doing a cooking demonstration out of one of the homes on Conroy, and extremely rare pics of Mulberry from 1929 will be on display at one of the Vinyard Home locations on Mulberry St. More items like these are being negotiated now and I will try and post them as we secure the contracts. For Immediate Release HUFF REALTY Presents the First Annual Mulberry Hill Tour for Life More than 40 downtown homes on display to benefit Miracles or Life The residents of Mulberry Hill and surrounding communities are opening up their homes and their hearts Sunday, October 9, as they host the Mulberry Hill Tour for Life. Presented by HUFF REALTY, more than 40 beautiful downtown homes will be on display to raise money and awareness for Miracles for Life, a national charity dedicated to promoting organ donation. The Mulberry Hill Tour for Life will be a self-guided tour of for-sale and private property located in the Mulberry Hill, Prospect Hill, Over the Rhine, Mt. Auburn, Liberty Hill, Conroy and Kotter areas of downtown Cincinnati. From 12 – 5:30 p.m. participants in the Tour for Life will have the opportunity to enter and admire lavishly decorated homes, some worth more than $500,000. Miracles for Life is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to promote organ transplantation as one of the world’s greatest medical achievements and recognize the individuals touched by organ transplantation. The organization celebrates donors and recipients, as well as organ donation advocates, medical professionals and volunteers, in particular, as heroes. They strive to make these organ donor heroes a focus in the public eye, raising organ donor awareness, thus increasing the consent rate. Miracles for Life was created in 2001 by Larry Starr, retired Cincinnati Reds Athletic Trainer and his brother Tom Starr, who got a second chance at life in 1988 when Tom received a liver transplant. Tom is dedicated to passing along his “gift of life” so more will enjoy a second chance. Mulberry Tour for Life tickets are $15 per person ($25 per couple) and include silicon Miracles for Life bracelet that will get you into each of the homes, as well as discounts at many Main St. vendors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MulberryHill.org, www.MiraclesForLife.org and www.HUFF.com or at your local HUFF REALTY office. Day-of tickets will be on sale at Milton’s Bar on Sycamore St. and in the Channel 5 parking lot.

I will look into Mr. Hall and see if he has any other holdings downtown and see what state they are in also.