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^ very interesting thanks for sharing that

In light of Halloween i was thinking that it would be great if Main Street got the crittical mass of bars back and we could have a Nightmare on Main St. block party. I don't know if this happened back in the 90's because i was to young to drink, but i think it would be another great event in the Natti. I know that most of you are against having Main St. develop as bars, but I think if and when the street car is complete that main st. could develop into a much safer better district and could support shopping and bars in a similar style to M St. in Georgetown.

^ I live in D.C. now and everyone says "The Metro"

^ They have actually developed products that look just like brick pavers. That type of element would be great in OTR.

Try these.. http://www.pbase.com/cincyimages/foutain_square_west

I'm really jealous. That building is stunning. It is great to see that it was saved. The article made no mention of what would happen with the retail portion, unless i missed it. Any ideas or word?

Yeah but if you get T-Boned it could be derailed

^ sounds great to me

I would love to see some additional retail or entertainment on top of Macy's and maybe some residential on top of that. Something like 20 stories

^ I have often thought the same thing. There is too much potential over there to not include it in the city scape. I think the hardest thing for the west side are the barriers of the I-75 and the train tracks. I would love to see I-75 buried or at least minimized.

I'm more concerned about the Drop Inn Center than the street presence of the building. I am hopeful for this section of OTR, but this issue needs to be addressed before this school opens.

October 21, 2008 Banks developer: Hotel will happen By Keith T. Reed [email protected] The Atlanta developers behind The Banks are moving forward with plans to build a waterfront boutique hotel at the site, an executive involved with the project said today. Carter & Associates Commercial Services LLC and the Dawson Co. are actively looking for a hotel operator that fits with their vision of a residential, entertainment, dining and retail district on the north bank of the Ohio River, said S. Jerome Hagley III, Dawson’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Full story text is available at http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081021/BIZ01/310210023

Architects see a future in the city's past By Joy Kraft • The Enquirer • October 11, 2008 By buying and renovating the historic Lyric Piano Building on Race Street - and relocating his home and business under its Venetian arches - Dave Collins of the Preview Group joins a group of architects with one eye on downtown's past and another on its future. "It's very valuable to have architects as neighborhood homeowners for two reasons," said Chad Munitz vice president of development for 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp.).

Why don't they do a larger fare increase for the buses coming from the outside suburbs? Seems fair to me longer ride = more money

a graeters or aglamesis would be awesome! I know that it is not probable, but getting some of the local chains to invest here would really help the cause.

Joel there are plenty of very beautiful green roofs. I do know what you are saying. I am a Landscape Architect so i am bias as to using these. they really do have a lot of great upsides - longer roof life, lowered heating and cooling cost, reducing storm water runoff, heat absorption, ect. McMicken- Don't any existing structures need retrofitting for the roof to handle additional weight? Green roofs could also be implemented into the new structures that will serve as infill. Rando- I know what you are saying, but greenroofs can also have functional portions. One of my favorite green roofs. Obviously wouldn't fit in OTR

^ Its the old rookwood building in Mt. Adams not the new studio or factory in OTR

^ Rookwood Bar & Restaurant at 1077 Celestial Street in Mount Adams

Does anyone think that this will have an effect on the Q? As, arguably the most progressive neighborhood in Cincy I feel that this initiative could really take off in the Gateway Quarter. Cincinnati to help fund ‘green roof’ efforts Business Courier of Cincinnati The city of Cincinnati and the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) are creating a loan/grant program to encourage the construction of vegetative “green” roofs. A motion creating the program passed Cincinnati City Council by an 8-1 margin, according to a news release. The grant program will be administered by the MSD, using Green Infrastructure Demonstration Funds. The loan program, if approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, will use money from the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund. Applicants for the program, which is expected to begin in early 2009, could receive below-market bank loans from participating banks. A vegetative green roof incorporates waterproofing materials, a drainage system, a lightweight soil or growing medium and plants. The roofs reduce heating and cooling costs and stormwater runoff, filter pollutants and help insulate the building.

Chinedum Ndukwe was on the Bengal's Report, and he is actually a partner in this venture. He spoke for a while and is now my new favorite Bengal, not that its hard thing to do.

^ I have heard the same thing

^ exactly! The banks will help retailers realize that cincy is a solid market, and hopefully 4th street will organically turn into Cincy's Mich Ave. I would love to see some of those type retailers. They would go a long way to help pollish up cincy's so called bad shopping. In the business courier the other day they interviewed the CEO of macy's and he said that cincy isn't ready for a bloomingdales because it is too conservative, but i feel like if they had in DT a lot of those rich young hyde park girls and indian hill girls would be taking daddy's credit card to Bloomy's. Sorry if that sounds a bit contrived, but i know from experience that they do....

Citys New Front Yard Ready to be Planted By: pulseOn: 09/23/2008 11:04:30In: Cover StoryComments: 0 By R. Scott Teets [email protected] CINCINNATI It's been a long wait. But the dream of building a world-class park at the city's river edge is about to become a reality. http://www.pulsedt.com/blogs/default.asp?Display=2763

Try D.C.! the panhandling is out of control. You cant turn the corner without being panhandled

Cincinnati approves $187K for Meiner Flats stabilization agreement Cincinnati City Council has approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the transfer of $187,000 to stabilize the Meiner Flats building at 1500-1502 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. The transfer will create a new Meiner Flats capital account, with money taken from the OTR Arts District Home Buyers Loan account and several hazard abatement accounts. The City will now draw up an agreement with 3CDC (OTR Holdings, LLC), who will contribute $200,000 of their own funding, to bring the structure up to code. Built in 1875 by the Meiner family to advertise their skills as stonemasons, the building has been vacant for over 20 years. A roof collapse, combined with bricks and pieces of cornice falling to the sidewalk below, forced the City to order an emergency demolition in March. Although it has been removed from the hazard abatement program for the time being, the façade remains hazardous and the sidewalk below remains closed. In May, it was acquired by Christopher Tucker from Big Dog Holdings by quit claim deed for $1,000, according to auditor records. No plans for a full restoration have been released. http://www.building-cincinnati.com/2008/09/cincinnati-approves-187k-for-meiner.html