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I gotta agree with the Enquirer here. CPS has gotta to be able to "move forward"(the latest business lingo I here all the time at work) as does OTR. Friday, August 26, 2005 <b>CPS right to sell off surplus buildings</b> Editorials News that the Cincinnati Board of Education plans to sell 16 surplus school buildings to private developers was met with angry objections some neighborhood residents and business owners this week. These critics worry that historic and architecturally impressive buildings may be lost, along with the green space that surrounds some of the schools. To read more: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050826/EDIT01/508260356

Hey, I just noticed she isn't wearing a bra, that's offensive! ;-)

While Cincinnati is fighting to save crack houses, Newport is doing this. :oops:

I've been watching some of the matches on ESPN and there are a lot of W&S commericals including one that promotes downtown Cincinnati. It includes a shot of the in progress "soon to be home office ;-)" Queen City Square. It nice little promo seen by a few million.

It's in this thread. He is responding to other people's responses. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=4726.0;topicseen

I did a Segway tour in Newport Beach, CA this summer. There is a small learning curve. Stepping on and off the Segway can be tricky. It has to get use to your body weight. You lean forward to go forward and lean back to go . . . stand straight to stop. You turn one of the handles to go left or right like a motorcycle. A charge last about two hours. Unfortunately, they aren't as big of a babe magnet as I'd hoped. A lot people do comment about them. They are expense, starting at $5k.

Where is Inwood Village in relation to the Keys Hill project? Could Inwood Village feed off this project? I take it Inwood hasn't been started.

Ahh, the art does exists! I'm going to a few Bengals games this year so I'm going to try and get a peek. Thanks.

Anyone read CityBeat? This is a very good article that I didn't see posted here. The Art Academy of Cincinnati Bets Its Future On An Old Building and On Over-The-Rhine By Steve Ramos A Factory For Art The Vandercook printing press is a hulk of iron and steel that weighs 300 pounds, and it's something you want to move only when absolutely necessary. The press, used for poster and book printing, is 65 years old and has been part of the Art Academy of Cincinnati's design department since 1996. The letter press' previous home was the first floor of the Art Academy's Mount Adams building, its historic classroom facility along with its Eden Park building adjacent to the Cincinnati Art Museum. But it's one of the first items to be moved to the school's new facility at 1212 Jackson St., a gritty side street between Vine and Walnut in Over-the-Rhine. To read more: http://www.citybeat.com/2005-08-03/cover.shtml

I tried to take a look at the transit center when heading down for Reds/Bengals games and those glass entrance ways have always been lock. I've been curious since there is some public art down there, supposedly.

The Enquirer has a nice update. Being a fan of FLW, I'm curious what these condos will look like. The price point is also very nice. I would like to see these prices in OTR. Four area builders planning upscale projects with a view By Mike Rutledge, Enquirer staff writer DAYTON - Towne Properties is bringing architecture from the Colorado mountains to a Dayton hilltop with its 145-condominium Riverpointe development. But it will be the river views from the gated community, rather than views of the housing development, that the builders believe will be a hit with buyers. To read more: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050801/NEWS0103/508010370

'bout time, this is a good thing. This will open up some prime land in area that needs it. <b>English Woods to be razed</b> By Kevin Osborne Post staff reporter THE COMPLEX The English Woods apartment complex in North Fairmount is 60 years old and has 717 units. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority has sought the its demolition since spring 2003. Cincinnati's public housing agency has won a two-year legal battle to demolish the sprawling English Woods apartment complex in North Fairmount.

The water looks great, green instead of brown. Maybe the lack of rain help keep the overflows from overflowing.

Coming from Cinti, the sign is on right side of River Rd right between Steinier Ave and Delhi Ave. If you don't see it before you get to the light at Fairbanks Ave, you have gone too far.

Welcome to . . . New sign

Here are my pics and an Enquirer article. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050703/NEWS01/507030384/-1/all It took them awhile but the restoration has now been completed. It was pretty much a pile of rocks and wood. Was it was worth 238K to fix up . . . The spring was tamed. Sunday, July 3, 2005 <b>Delhi springhouse spruced up anew $238K restoration was worth it, backers say</b> By Cliff Radel. Enquirer staff writer DELHI TWP. - The springhouse that gave life to Delhi Township has a new lease on life. The 165-year-old landmark has been rebuilt. Limestone walls were dismantled, cleaned and reassembled stone by stone. A rustic new roof with wooden shake shingles shelters a spring that runs year-round at a constant 55 degrees. The reconstruction cost $238,459. Federal grants chipped in $180,225; $58,234 came from township taxes. "I'm sure some people are going to say that's a waste of taxpayers' money," said Bob Bass, Delhi's director of public works. E-mail [email protected] To read more: None. No link posted.

Thanks for the link, Mr Sparkle. That brought back a flood a memories. The place was very large and we pretty much had the run of the place. I forgot about the communal bathrooms and showers. That was a strange experience for a little kid. Bunking with what 4 or 5 other kids. The pools were big, but I vaguely remember that the boys and girls were kept separate. No weird religious overtones. It was a wholesome/innocent time. I guess kids today can still do that kind of thing. A nice trip down memory lane.

It use to be a (Catholic!?!) summer camp with lots of cabins, mess hall along with a pool, hiking, the works. It's been closed for several years. A lot of parents shipped their kids there for the summer, including mine.

Must resist destruction, last one standing

I haven't seen the Riverside sign, but the Sedamsville's sign is a good size cement block with the name and date founded carved on it. There is also a half circle path behind the sign. I'll to get a shot this weekend. I don't know how some on this forum can drive and shoot at the same time.

The teardown is slow going. Still curious what the plans are. Near Hudepohl, this building looks to have been redone. I wonder how long ago. It didn't look like this when I worked next door. Granted that was 3 plus years ago. This developer also has signs posted near the railroad tracks across the street.

All the pics grasscat posted were very run down properties except 2739 River Rd which was an active Heating and A/C business. I hope the city was able to relocate them. I think the road work is long over due. Almost all of River Road has been widen except for this small section. Also recently, the city has installed a good size Sedamsville sign. I'll get a pic of that too.

It's not just cheap European designed furniture for college kids. You can get an entire room designed by them. I like their kitchens. A relative in Atlanta is having the interior of his house remodeled by Ikea.

There is a small section of River Road between Delhi Pike and well before State St that has been a pain to truckers and cars alike. There are two bends and the entire section has narrow lanes and as a result truckers drive between two lanes to make the curves which causes bottlenecks. The homes have been boarded up and sold for some time and trees have been cut down. This week they finally started tearing down the homes on the river side. The plan is to simply straighten the road out, I believe. What I hope is that it can be turned into gateway to and from the city. Once the houses are gone you have nice winding view of the river, trains, and in the distance Cinti. Why the long intro? I drive it everyday and I plan on documenting the progress. These pics were taken in April when I assumed construction was to start. New road goes here. Toward town Toward the gambling boats A trucker that can't quite stay in his lane. This is fun during rush hour. Down go the trees. Cinti in the distance. More trucks, they are heading toward town. I believe the road work stops here. Bend be gone! Truck heading to town. I like trains, just not in my back yard. This home is gone.

It looks like I got Cincinnati Millworks mixed up with Cincinnati Mills. The Auto Nation site near Cincy Mills would be a good location since it can be seen from 275. Looks like it could be a battle royal among Dayton, Cincy, and NKY. Ikea seems to be consider a serious destination store that would attract people from all over the region.