mattdeininger

Here's three projects going before HCB on 8/20/18 1684 Central Parkway: 1504 Republic Street: 502 + 506 Dandridge Street:

Holy WOW - I own a two-family that I live in at Fairfax and Hackberry (Just out of view) - this is mind-blowing. I bought this place for 42k last year and have walked by that empty lot always wondering when it would have its day. There are a few beautiful homes just across the street and a little north. There are about 6 vacant four-square type homes within the vicinity that should be ripe for fixing up too. I recently saw that all the dilapidated brick homes across from the TownProperty apartments are opened up and appear to be being worked on for single family or multi-family rental - its hard to tell. I'm still not convinced this project will happen - at least quickly. I will keep close tabs on this.

Cool, here it is: Topic: Cincinnati: Over-the-Rhine: New Construction HCB application

Its all city-owned/3cdc controlled land being sold below market rate to owner-occupied homeowners designed by Platte, every one.

1626-28 Pleasant Street. Single-family home on two vacant lots just south of Green Street. HCB date: 9/25.17.

I am going to post Historic Conservation Board applications for new construction projects in OTR as they are submitted. This topic will be dedicated to discussing the architectural merits of the project as they relate to the OTR New Construction guidelines, http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/historic-conservation/local-conservation-guidelines/over-the-rhine-historic-district/ For anyone wishing to make their thoughts public record, you can write to Beth Johnson, Urban Conservator at [email protected].

Notice to addresses within, I think, 200 ft get notice by mail about a project. If not, you can request plans from the Urban Conservator [email protected] - I've attached the schedule through the end of the year. I'm thinking about starting a new thread dedicated to debating proposed new construction OTR as it comes through the HCB process, good idea? I think it should be different than this thread as it will pertain to defined projects with known time lines vs hypothetical conversation.

3 unit condo building planned for 1437 Elm Street. What do we think? Goes before HCB Monday September 25th, Urban Conservator taking public comment until Mon. Sept 18th..

That seemed like they just wanted to say *grocery* to get headlines. The much bigger component of that project is office space, and that is what would determine the financial feasibility of it moving forward. From what I recall they actually purchased the land. I've heard rumors they want to put a Walgreens there. They're partnering with Anchor Development who exclusively builds Walgreens stores.

Letters can be emailed to Beth Johnson, Urban Conservator: [email protected] Beth Johnson | Urban Conservator City of Cincinnati | Buildings & Inspections Permit Center | 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500 | Cincinnati, OH 45202

Here is the full 43 page presentation for the design of the new Tower: