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<i>I'm not a hockey fan, but good for Columbus. It should be name-dropped about 100 times during the draft.</i> <b>Columbus to Host 2007 NHL Draft</b>

I'm going miss saying "Willy MO" and I loved his homers, but you got to have pitching. I'm not sold at all on Hatteburg. The guy is 37 and spent most of his time DHing and first base in the Junior Circuit. He doesn't even hit with much power. He isn't a long-term solution for first base. I would think Dunn could of been decent at first, if given the chance.

<i>I find it interesting that even NKY suburbs know how important it is to have a vital DT Cincy, yet the paved-over farmland of West Chester, etc are in la-la land.</i> <b>Region's mayors urge cooperation</b> Post staff report Northern Kentucky mayors say collaborating with Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory could lead to more tourism and less crime. Mallory was a guest at Saturday's meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group, where he spoke for 40 minutes, answered a dozen questions and joined in a discussion of regional issues. Topics included the possibility of teaming with southeastern Indiana to promote tourism in the area and the importance of cutting crime in Cincinnati. "Since it's probably going to be years before Kentucky and Ohio have casino gaming, we talked about how we can work with Indiana (which has casino gaming near Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky) to promote our area," said Covington Mayor Butch Callery. http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060320/NEWS01/603200356

Also, I believe back-end functions were expanded - loading docks, etc. Another area that was re-done was the ballroom. I don't know what floor that's on, but I think that's gotten good reviews.

You need to read a few more posts, Montecarloss went to the car show that shows the finishing touches(cute little kid not included). The first show since the construction.

Watching the new show "Sons and Daughters", one woman says "I'm Cincinnati pretty, not general pretty" There's a lot of characters on this show so I don't know who is who.

<i>Found this blog post that includes a link to a Seattle building this is based on. I do think they got conservative based on the latest rendering. What happen to all the glass, steel and cement. It's still a very interesting project. Great prices points and interesting interior appointments.</i> Monday, April 18, 2005 Parker Flats It is official! I am investing in a condo at Parker Flats downtown on Fourth Street. So far several people have commented about it being next to the highway, but in reality, once you get up several floors highway noises will not be too much of a concern. What is exciting is the design. Something Cincinnati is in desperate need. Too many new places are built to look old which is the most ridiculous thing EVER! We have plenty of old that needs to be restored already. New buildings should take advantage of todays technology and reflect an improved lifestyle. The building was designed based on this building in Seattle. If you have ever been in new homes or buildings in Seattle you will notice the extensive use of windows. Architects are aware of the need for light when the sky is likely to be grey. This building will have floor to ceiling windows on three sides and walls of windows that open to the outside. How cool is THAT! http://www.millerhull.com/html/residential/1310.htm // posted by Blake Fox @ 1:32 AM

This is very tempting. Is the Kroger garage free on the weekends? One could park there and walk to Kaldi's.

A post on Cincinnati Blog indicated that this expansion would only expand the exhibits by 10% and for $125 million a whole new museum could be built. I don't know how accurate those comments are but it caught my attention.

I like Gehry, but his buildings can have issues. The Gehry Opera(?) House in LA had a problem with the intense sunlight reflecting off the building and causing problems for passing drivers. It also generated some serious heating issues.. That building also has those funky curves. I believe they had to rough up or dull the metal somehow.

^First, I'm sure those areas could be combined. I would think 3CDC and the leasing agent will be creative. Second, I believe the market will be inside the building. I don't think there is an open air area there. Maybe that will change, but I believe there will still be 5/3 offices above the first floor. I'd be curious if the current tenants will remain and if 3CDC will try to go upscale. They can leave Quiznos alone, I'm addicted to their subs. ;-)

<i>Leave those dealers alone, their just having a little harmless fun. . .not</i> <b>UC study details 'open-air' drug sales</b> 7 Cincinnati street corners in UC study generate crime BY DAN KLEPAL | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER Seven street corners known for drug dealing generated more than 3,000 police calls in 2004, according to a University of Cincinnati study that was presented to city council's Law and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. The study identified some key similarities in the so-called "open-air drug markets" that were found in four neighborhoods - Avondale, Evanston, Pendleton and West Price Hill. Street drug markets that were studied Seven open-air drug markets were studied by University of Cincinnati researchers in 2004/2005. Here's where the markets were: * 3500 block of Burnet Avenue, Avondale * Intersection of Gilbert/Woodburn/Montgomery/Hewitt, Evanston * Intersection of Hewitt and Fairfield avenues, Evanston * Intersection of Blair and Woodburn avenues, Evanston * 3500 block of Montgomery Road, Evanston * 500 blocks of 13th and 12th streets, Pendleton * Intersection of Dewey and Glenway avenues, West Price Hill. The study can be seen at www.uc.edu/oscor/. Click on past projects, scroll down the page to the study on open-air drug markets. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/NEWS01/603010403/1056

I might as well post the rest. I just realized, I don't know what side of the square this building is. It doesn't look like the same place as where Rock Bottom or the marketplace will be. <i>This must be the same building, just facing sixth street. It took me awhile.</i> Rock Bottom and the marketplace will be here. Inside the marketplace?!!? I'm liking what I'm seeing.

Here, I'll give it shot. It looks like this building will have mood lighting. This must be the lighting after a Reds win. Here's the market images. It runs right down the middle of the 5/3 building.

The main man already posted this. I see a price of $235K, maybe that's for the single car garage and $329K is for two. Huff has five for sale with one pending at the 235K price.

I think they look pretty tasteful. If the garages are behind those units even better. I wonder if potential buyers would find Short Vine so close a good or bad thing. I'm going to trying to find their mls listings.

<i>In-depth article on WCPO's website. Can anyone shed more light on what's going on?</i> <b>Downtown Business Boom On Main Street</b> Reported by: 9News Web produced by: Mark Sickmiller Photographed by: 9News First posted: 2/27/2006 6:14:51 PM There's a mini-boom of new development underway in downtown Cincinnati. The activity is on Main Street between 6th and 7th.

I'll mark my calendar

Parks spur areas in Uptown BY MARLA MATZER ROSE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER Some of the most desirable urban residential areas around the country line city parks. In Uptown - including the neighborhoods of Mount Auburn, Avondale and Corryville - dozens of boarded-up buildings surround parks that have spectacular views but need some upgrades and tender, loving care. The Uptown Consortium, along with the Cincinnati Parks Board, is starting work on a master plan to enhance Uptown parks, including the 89-acre Burnet Woods on Clifton Avenue, along with smaller neighborhood parks such as the 8-acre Jackson Hill Park in Mount Auburn. The mission: Improve the parks and create programming from concerts to farmers markets to draw people from around the area. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060226/BIZ01/602260344/1076/BIZ

Their on UC's campus looking at Jefferson, I believe.

LOL, I'm going have to look into those.

I would think Parker Flats would provide a boost too.

Just watched The 40-yr Old Virgin and Cincinnati has it's own sex act . . . Cincinnati bow-tie! Not too many cities can make that claim. ;-) The movie was a rip-roaring laugh riot.

Oh, you mean the school that now stands empty and that preservationist won't allow anyone to do anything with it? Not that the two issues are related in anyway. :|

<i>Finding a way to get rid of open drug dealing is a valid effort. Just because someone lives in an urban area, doesn't me they should just grin and bare it. </i> <b>Cincinnati Police Bust 14 For Drugs </b> Reported by: 9News Web produced by: Mark Sickmiller Photographed by: 9News First posted: 2/17/2006 5:13:41 PM Cincinnati Police say 14 people are in jail because they thought they were buying drugs from dealers. But it turned out the sellers were detectives. In addition, police impounded six cars. A new city ordinance puts a $500 fine on any car involved in a drug transaction. Police recently made the arrests in Madisonville and Over The Rhine. http://www.wcpo.com/news/2006/local/02/17/arrests.html