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These numbers are so smushed together without spaces or explanation of what each figure is. Can you explain or at least put some spaces in?

Kind of a shame they aren't planning to save this building. Looks like it could be turned into some cool lofts.

Why did the County not coordinate with the City and 3CDC before they issued an RFP? Given the reputation Cincinnati has with out of town developers, a stunt like this- calling off an RFP after a much publicized release- just reinforces the idea that Cincinnati is a poor place to build projects.

^ I know several middle class people who live in OTR. Your claim is hyperbole. A quick peruse of Zillow shows condos going for $190,000 and $229,000 which is pretty affordable for a hot neighborhood. I have a friend who bar tends at a couple OTR bars and lives on Main St., and she and her friends are definitely not rich but they also aren't living in OTRCH units. There is a middle ground, for sure.

I need to get back up to Portland soon. The homelessness is an unfortunate reality in every major West Coast city. Tent camping on the sidewalks is pretty much the new norm and while most are harmless, there are some who are quite aggressive and unpredictable. On my last visit to Portland, the biggest take away I had was how homogeneous it felt. It's very odd to be in a major American city and basically only see white people. I know they have a decent Asian population and perhaps a growing Hispanic population as well, but I don't remember seeing much in the way of either. The black population is minuscule and I don't think I saw a single black person there my whole visit. Beyond race, though, it felt like most people were kind of the same type. Somewhat quirky looking, hipsterish people everywhere. Oregon also has quite a history of white supremacist movements, and there is an extreme divide between the urban liberals and the lumberjack types in the country. The Republicans in their state legislature just fled the statehouse to avoid a quorum so a vote could be held on a bill on climate change, and said lumberjack types formed militia groups to protect them! That's a level of crazy even Ohio Republicans would have a hard time outdoing. Idk...Oregon is pretty, but not somewhere I'd like to live.

This whole neighborhood is gorgeous!

Oh I think ceiling height makes a huge difference in whether or not a place feels cramped. I went from a 450 sq. ft. apartment with very low ceilings (basement level unit) to an apartment that was about 550 sq. ft. with very tall ceilings, and the unit felt twice as big.

I know that whites and blacks smoke marijuana at nearly identical rates (whites are even higher) but blacks are 4 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. https://www.aclu.org/issues/smart-justice/sentencing-reform/war-marijuana-black-and-white You can find a ton of lawsuits that contain data that shows racial profiling occurring when it comes to traffic stops. In 2016, 62% of all drivers stopped by Cincinnati Police were black, despite their population only accounting for ~40% of the city population, and only ~25% of the county population. https://www.wcpo.com/news/government/greater-cincinnati-government/early-warning-system-to-spot-racial-profiling-in-cincinnati-police-should-be-back-by-january There is plenty of evidence that shows racial bias in policing. Perhaps a little research of your own would do you good.

Ok, that's very true and a good point. I tend to be against a lot of nuisance laws because of the ability/likelihood that they will be enforced disproportionately against people of color and the poor. Actually, now that I think about it, my dad was pulled over for some BS like rolling a stop sign, and the cop made some veiled threat about how he was within his right to cite him for lacking a second plate. My dad is a middle/upper middle class white guy, so I can only imagine the experience of people who don't look like him have about this issue. Haven't heard of any problems with this in CA or really any push to change it, which is surprising given that CA will put just about anything for a vote.

California requires a front plate, and I've always just assumed it was a money making scheme for the state. Annoying, but I'd prefer the state make more money off drivers/cars than looting transit funds or something. I don't really see why anyone would care one way or another about this issue. Perhaps I'm missing something...

4th and Race will fill that gap between the Netherland Plaza and the Millennium nicely. Wish it was a bit higher (or really that 8451 was higher but I've beat that horse dead long ago), but it will still add to the density of the skyline. It's exciting to think of the impact the new convention hotel will have, should it come to fruition. Also, great photos @taestell. The warm light in this photo is really nice.

I know it's a pretty small site compared to the other vacant sites at the Banks, but I think getting the office tower built at 2nd and Walnut will do wonders for making The Banks feel more complete. Plus, more office users will be a great way to get more non-bar uses down there. With more day time traffic, I can definitely see the need for a coffee shop and maybe some fast casual lunch type places. I would love to see a Cava (more or less a Mediterranean Chipotle) or something similar open down there.

This project has been a total bust from the beginning. It's absolutely absurd that it's still not even done yet after all these years. The HCB should have never allowed that black glass. They repeatedly violated the conditions of approval from the HCB and the end result shows it blatantly.

Great photos! I really love to see Dayton doing well. The Oregon District and Oakwood are two of my favorite neighborhoods in the whole state.

Ok, so your boy Trump should be given a life sentence.

Understood. Sorry for the crankiness...replied right before lunch and was prob. hangry lol

Just go all in and put ferris wheels all over the place like those Mr. Redleg statues.

Not to nitpick, but allow me to nitpick and totally miss the original point ?

Yes, I agree. I already said I think community gardens serve a great purpose for urban residents who don't have the space or land to garden. I think rooftop gardens should become more common as the basin loses more of its abandoned/under-utilized lots. For people who don't have options, community gardens are great. But if you're an urban resident of OTR, Mt. Adams...wherever and you have a car, there are many better options for getting your farm fix. Turner Farm in Indian Hill welcomes volunteers to plant, tend, and pick their crops. I know several people who live in the city but go out there once a week or so during the summer to get out of the city and get their hands dirty. The fact that something like this (or Gorman Farm in Evendale...probably plenty of others, too) exists not way out in the boonies like Goshen but within Hamilton County and like 20 mins away from the city center is pretty remarkable. Those types of options don't exist in bigger cities, so the urban farms become that much more important. @jmecklenborg ah, yes, the Manhattan cornfield. There was a similar cornfield...'installation?' in an old rail yard outside of Downtown LA that has since been turned into a park. While it's not really the same as urban farming, LA does have citrus trees all over the place, so people do have access to home grown fruits! Several of my coworkers will bring in bags of lemons or oranges to work from the trees in their yards. I've always thought that's kinda cool.

^ Keep that same energy for college rapists who are given probation because their rape was a first offense and they come from a good family. There is no need to jail a non-violent first offender like Tracie Hunter. Only in America would we lock someone like her in a cage for 6 months for what she is accused of doing.

In a climate like Cincinnati’s, a community garden gets used for maybe half the year. I’m all for urban farming and letting urban residents get their hands dirty and grow their own veggies and herbs, and I think community gardens are great spaces to build community. That said, a site that sees activity half the year on a primary arterial on the streetcar route is not the best use of that land. There are many other sites that could be used for gardens, and I think it’d be really great to see one up near Findlay Market. Also, in a city like Cincinnati, people have very easy access to the country and real farms and stuff. It’s not like NYC or LA where produce grown at urban farms is the only local produce within 50-75 miles.

ok yeah, those aren't a huge loss. Did the developer talk about the whole project a vs project b thing?

Yes I know Muz's closed a while ago. It had a short life after Muz's called something lame. I still don't see any mention of Project B anywhere beyond that diagram. My real concern would be the loss of these: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1305811,-84.4304173,3a,83.2y,47.51h,85.04t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sZ_sWbXvpQJPDStfSKxXe4A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Wait, I'm confused. What is 'project A' and 'project B'? The article only describes the project facing Delta: "The apartments would be located on 1009, 1011, 1013 and 1015 Delta Ave., which are currently single-family homes. The properties are just northeast of the United Dairy Farmers and steps from the restaurants and bars in Mount Lookout Square." I really hope the community fights demolition of the structures on Linwood, as they are much more urban, built very close to the street and with small side setbacks and are generally better looking buildings. Plus, it'd be a shame to lose the commercial buildings there. Muz's was the first bar I ever drank in, and Ramundos was one of my high school hangouts. Would hate to see those go!