Cincy_Travels

As a Norwoodian that only lives a 20 minute walk from Factory 52, I don't agree with Lazarus' analysis. There are, and will continue to be, plenty of people who don't live within Factory 52 that will go there for entertainment. You make it sound like it is a gated community that only residents of the development will want to frequent the establishments. I'm also not understanding the Summit Park comparisons. Factory 52 is a mixed use development with a park in the middle. Summit Park is a large park with some mixed use that has slowly been built next to it. They are not the same. The people from Norwood that I've talked to about it are excited for it and they should be. I fully expect more development to happen around there as PLK completes the other phases of Factory 52

Also from the Planning Commission Meeting, PLK is looking to build an additional 5 story and 11 story building at Factory 52. They would be on the eastern side of the park area if I'm not mistaken. I need to visit the city building department to see if they have renderings or site plans

I was just watching the Norwood Planning Commission meeting on Youtube and it appears that Multi-Color Corporation is shutting down it's Norwood operations. For those unaware, this is the industrial building directly south of Factory 52. From what was being said in the meeting, it would be very hard to make it residential for a variety of reasons

Amendments for development on former site of Willie’s Sports Cafe approved The Kenton County Planning Commission approved three measures allowing for the development of townhouses on the former site of Willie’s Sports Cafe in Covington. The measures were approved at a meeting Thursday night in the face of mixed opinions from people in the surrounding area. The property is located on Crescent Avenue atop a hill overlooking the city. The land is mostly vacant with only a parking lot and the skeleton of Willie’s Sports Cafe, which closed in 2014, occupying the space. More below. https://linknky.com/business/2023/06/03/amendments-for-development-on-former-site-of-willies-sports-cafe-approved/ https://goo.gl/maps/AzyJ7t1JeTXmXLCV9

You on a.net? I posted a similar update there this morning. Though you had a few more details on some stuff

I believe they're talking about this piece of land since they mention it being next to the old Imax theater

Another train derailment. This time on the Peavine line. Just gravel in this one https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/brown-county/train-carrying-390-tons-of-gravel-derails-in-brown-county-no-injuries-reported%3f_amp=true

Marijuana dispensary. I live just a few blocks from there so was disappointed that corner wouldn't be developed into something much better

I forget what this development is called but here's some progress pics

So this means the Riverfront Transit Center would be utilized on a daily basis?

Passengers that originate in CHS absolutely can purchase a ticket to CVG as well as a ticket to SFO and vice versa. The "Breeze thru" is essentially a connecting flight where you wouldn't have to get off the plane.

I'm aware. Peebles is my hometown and I go out there on a regular basis. I would love for the line to have passenger service. Peebles was founded because of the rail line so it would be great for the historic connection. From what I've heard, the bridges in the section between Peebles and Portsmouth are falling apart.

I don't understand this either. I was under the impression that the Peavine has gotten busier the last few years. Wasn't having a connection to that line part of the reason Purina decided to build their new plant where they did?

The new hotel by Wasson Way is slowly coming along

So I think the boutique hotel project at 312 Main St may still have a chance of happening. I was under the impression that the space was going to become part of the Pure Romance HQ but now I'm thinking that is not the case. There was a permit issued July 21, 22 for "NEW ADDITION AT REAR OF BLDG/ NEW GUEST ROOMS, FITNESS, MEETING ROOMS A 1ST FLOOR BAR, AND A ROOF TOP BAR" at 312 Main St to Fort Wash Hills LLC. That sounds very much like a hotel to me. Also, if you go off the renderings that I pulled from the Business Courier, there is a clear split between the projects. I could've sworn there were detailed renderings of the hotel project but I can't seem to find them now. So far, my Google searches haven't produced anything useful.

Looking forward to it. I'm within walking distance so very excited

The old Quality Inn is finally going to be replaced. I'll be watching this one closely. Norwood desperately needs to reestablish a "downtown" area and this is a great place to start. Cincinnati developer PLK Communities acquires former hotel site in Norwood PLK Communities has acquired a 3.5-acre former hotel site on Montgomery Road in Norwood with the intent to repurpose it into a residential and commercial development. The Sycamore Township-based developer acquired the former Quality Inn property at 4747 Montgomery Rd. for an undisclosed amount. In a news release, the company said there is a significant amount of remediation needed to make the property ready for development, potentially taking up to a year. https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/08/25/plk-buys-norwood-quality-inn.html

So what needs to happen now? Are they good to start construction immediately?

Proposed zone change on Woodburn. Some of the houses on those lots are beautiful. It's a shame they'll be demolished. It's set to go before the Planning Commission August 5th.

So this development officially applied for a zoning change on June 15th. There was a virtual staff meeting on July 18th. Looks like it just needs to go to the Planning Commission now.

There is now a crane in place for the student housing project at the A1 location

Good catch. I've posted it over there

The Final Development Plan for the hotel at The District development has been submitted to the City Planning Commission. I didn't notice any changes but I mainly just browse through real quick. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/about-city-planning/city-planning-commission/jun-17-2022-packet/

The Final Development Plan for the Three Oaks development has been submitted to the City Planning Commission. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/about-city-planning/city-planning-commission/jun-17-2022-packet/