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I'm late to this thread but was glad to hear Metrocity had a good time (minus the waiter incident)... This map of the Mt. Adams Steps explains it pretty well (view all sizes to zoom in): http://www.flickr.com/photos/thaddfiala/5483427693/#sizes/o/in/photostream/ A whole photo post here: http://www.thaddandmilan.com/2011/02/mount-adams-steps.html

While I believe he said that, there's no way that he actually meant that. Either that or the belligerent, bloviating A-hole he plays on the radio is mostly just for the ratings...which might be a strong possibility. I heard his discussion with Laure Quinlivan last week - of course, he wasn't fair but he was a little better than I anticipated...plus he was flirting with Laura hardcore IMO. ###### Aside from successfully building and managing phase 1 (major undertaking that it is), what are the plans for later phases?

I think you are mistaken to blame the aesthetic guidelines for the perceived lack of taste in completed and planned projects. I'm not sure if the two, high-quality modern buildings you cited would actually be prohibited from OTR. Exceptions can be made as they were in the case of Mercer Commons et al. I agree with you though. If someone wants to build high-quality modern infill in OTR, it should be accepted under certain conditions. I'd be surprised to learn that any high-quality modern building wasn't built in OTR because of the aesthetic guidelines. ##### Not to change the subject, but I think the blocks bounded by Elm, Central Pkwy, Republic and 15th Sts. will play a pivotal role in connecting the Gateway and Findlay Market. I'm excited to learn what 3CDC will do...though at this point, I don't think they even know. Finally, "repairing Liberty" is a major opportunity to connect the Northern Liberties and the Gateway Quarter to make OTR a more cohesive neighborhood...

It doesn't look like it: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/projects/streetcar/streetcar_travel.cfm

^really interesting... I encourage everyone to check out the first few pages of this thread...lots of old pics of pre-renovation Gateway Quarter as well as a lot of buildings that were demoed

Duke Energy's Cincinnati streetcar stance disputed Business Courier by Dan Monk and Lucy May, Senior Staff Reporters Date: Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00am EST In Cincinnati’s battle with Duke Energy over critical streetcar utility work, experts have picked a side. Duke stunned city officials Feb. 8 when the utility announced its gas, electric and chilled water lines must be moved at least 8 feet away from rail lines for the $110 million streetcar project. And Duke said it wouldn’t pay the $18.7 million estimated cost for moving them. City officials countered that they weren’t convinced an 8-foot separation was necessary. And a Business Courier review of practices in other cities and interviews with streetcar experts found the city appears to be right: Many ... http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/print-edition/2012/02/17/duke-energys-cincinnati-streetcar.html

And a graphic from this article: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120219/BIZ/302190070&Ref=AR

Does anyone have an image of the new street signs in OTR? The actual street signs with the names of the streets.

There are actually several locations throughout OTR that retain the old German street names.

Very nice photos.

ok off topic but I couldn't resist

Same. Anything under 10 would be underwhelming.

Just updated this post to include the following video:

Here's the Cincinnati Streetcar flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cincinnatistreetcar/ (Portland has one, so why can't we?) :-D

Here are a bunch of photos from the groundbreaking: http://overtherhine.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/cincinnati-streetcar-groundbreaking-photos/ here's a teaser from @5chw4r7z:

Good idea.

Watch the groundbreaking live: http://www.wlwt.com/video/30483820/detail.html

Yes, it's certainly not true but still pernicious. Maybe an Admin or Mod can delete this thread?

...and the difficulty in overcoming stereotypes. Exhibit A: link to facebook Exhibit B: link to facebook

1215 wine bar and coffee lab next door to Bakersfield opens today 10a-2p for brunch. Some interior pics: http://over-the-rhine.tumblr.com/post/17451813679/a-few-photos-inside-1215-wine-bar-coffee-lab-at

This story needs to make it into Soapbox at the very least. Sounds like a job for Casey Coston.

Masterful move by Mayor Mallory...great news! Let's hope he can talk some sense into Duke's execs.

Does Duke really think they'll get new infrastructure for free?

I think his description of the pre-riot decline of the entertainment district and "characterless bars" is spot on...the riots marked the end of an era that was already in decline.

It's a really entertaining yet serious look at OTR's last 20 years.