RJohnson

I counted 23 if the first floor is counted as 1 and the next 4 are 8. The bottom section would be 9 total, and the top section is 14. If counted differently, it could be 24. Let's hope they name it, so they can claim it... soon. No matter, it is going to look big driving down 5th street.

3 impossible tops for the new hotel. Give the west skyline some love.

i went to Wendy's today lunch cost 11.99. the dollar is worthless. Too bad we don't get automatic matching increases.

Wasn't there some confusion a few months back about 700 rooms and 800 beds?

Not to worry. We still get a hotel, it's gonna be just a bit smaller, shorter, and "they'll keep a light on for us".

Or maybe an animated 3D Billboard like in Times Square. It would be a great addition to that corner in particular. A blank wall with no windows becomes a major focal point downtown. A missing link between the Art and Theatre District, The Fountain, the Art Mural on 6th between Vine and Walnut. It makes a city that is known for its murals step up the game.

It could be a marketing decision or passive advertising to see how the public reacts. More people stop for Subway, or people buy more gas. Maybe they are increasing the rental on the poles, and if the clients refuse the increase, Schell adds mid-range and diesel to the sign. It's pretty sad when Urban Cincinnati is reduced to the replacement pace and logistics of a new wall that no one will see.

That's a neat group of buildings on McMicken. Three or four great facades that could set the mood for a unique area of town. Add a few apartment buildings, plus a group of shops, and easy access to Central Parkway below. The area could become cool, hip, rad, sick? The Central Parkway side of this building could have a gigantic ligted mural, and some unique lighting to help unify McMicken and Central Parkway, the Bank building near five or six points (the intersections between Harrison and Central Parkway, and Central Avenue). A point where east meets west. Plus, the area could be a great stop on the envisioned streetcar between the CBD and Northside. I think the area is called Brighten. The West End could see a renaissance for residents who use public transportation. A centralized Metro hub could service many areas of the city. I used to shop at Hartke's, lots of neat stuff before the big box stores took over.

Speaking of hotels, I heard there was gonna be a new hotel built near the convention center. Years ago, there was even going to be a new Ohio River bridge and a new Harrison Ave via duct. hmm. On the brighter side, UC is becoming a low-high-rise Acropolis, including a γυμνάσιον (gumnásion). It translates to "exercise, school"

Every party has a pooper thats why we invited you.

I looked up BRT, and their solution is to build housing for bus riders. I think it's a good idea, but I don't see how it is going to streamline the service in any way. Yes, the riders will be less frazzled and dry, but the stations themselves will slow all traffic down. Instead of an overdesigned shelter for a few stops, isn't the answer. A more economical shelter would work better for all riders. Solar-powered, simple, enclosed shelters, it seems, would increase ridership. I don't use Metro that often, but I do love the iPhone apps that allow riders to easily see when their bus will arrive at their station. An employee who is safe and dry will be less discouraged about their lot in life. The stops along Jefferson in Clifton and the exit/entrances at the banks look cool. But they are too expensive. These buses will not go faster than the speed limit. These buses will lack "higher quality". These buses will surely slow all traffic down. This is an idea that is past its prime. The corner of Clifton and Ludlow is already a mess. Adding double buses and having them turn at this intersection would only cause more chaos. Pedestrians, a firehouse, and a no left turn signal (that no one pays attention to) don't need more hurdles. Sarah Palin and her pig would squeal at this solution.

Please enlighten... It seems you know, and you have this forum. Educate the ignorant. What and who should be targeted? And Why?

Kentucky has moved so far north that it absorbed Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and all the prairie states. I moved here because of the Dixiecrats. There is a big museum downtown, and the people of Cincinnati want to put a carnival on its lawn. Shame on the whole country.

Who is that mysterious monk in the third picture down? And, I'm not even going to mention the boa constrictor in the last photo.

Those legs, Ikea AI?

There is a rumor that Microsoft and Amazon are building on all the remaining lots. And, the good news is they are buying the Bengals and the stadium.

polk and vine could be a great place to live. on the bus line, across the street from a nice park, which I think has or had a reflecting pool. And if the streetcar tram comes up Vine that would be additionally nice.

Many years ago, maybe 1974, friends took me to this brewery site. The cellars had been opened for some reason, and I think we got beer. I know we drank alcohol, but it could have been wine too. It was a neat thing to do—all those steps were much like Grammar's.

They may be cute, but $700,000 cute? You don't even get a 2-car garage. Lord, take me now. I didn't budget for this in my retirement. I have a friend who got divorced 15 years ago, then bought a house maybe two blocks away. She was complaining about what a bad neighborhood it was. I told her it was a great neighborhood because it will come back. Her house probably doubled in value.

Lucky for the council i have a vision maker.

These photos remind me of a '57 Buick Roadmaster. just needs more chrome.

terracotta cladding....for me, if you are talking about the darker brown siding that looks like pole barn metal siding. At the moment, it looks like a Rugged Rib, Regal Rib style siding. I'm guessing it meets the architect's specs, but it doesn't look appropriate for a CBD building. IMO. Agricultural Brutalism?

I was thinking last night that a solution would be to make both McMillan and Taft return to two-way traffic from the St. Ursula school in Walnut Hills to Taft High School in Clifton Heights... Stoplights, speed bumps, and bike lanes included. This would include a Stoplight at Essex, too. ( I like the idea of Essex being two-way.) Traffic would then have the choice of driving up Reading to MLK. On McMillan, traffic could turn right on Highland and left on Kinsey to Reading Road. But it was late, and I don't know what problems I created. I'm ready for my flaying.

I agree with jwulsin. But, the ramp should be rebuilt and maybe relocated to another place. Stoplights, bike lanes, and on-street parking would surely slow traffic. Those ideas would work today. But, shouldn't we look to the future? The exit ramp onto Taft, just up the street, is horrible. How many lanes are there at Reading and Taft? That doesn't seem pedestrian-friendly at all. And, if someone (not familiar with the area) wants to exit I-71 at Taft, then drive across those lanes and take Essex across to McMillan is probably going to be on the evening news. Somehow, the block between Taft and McMillan east of Essex should be used to rework the traffic for that entire area. Because Uptown is going to continue growing. The Bethsada Hospital lot is empty. The traffic flow is bad for both Taft and McMillan in this area. Unless Cincy goes (SOV) single-occupancy vehicle/pro-pedestrian/streetcar/public transportation, this area will continue to stop development.

seems my comment was a mistake. i take it all back, the exit ramp is perfectly fine and a great use of money. The only thing I can think of is the use of the words "r*dl*ine, and maybe c*ty c*unc*l. I didn't know these words were restricted.