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Here is the link http://www.wlwt.com/news/the-banks-businesses-excited-about-ge-center-plans/26577216#!06ZVq That is definitely a rendering not an actual building. It is on the empty lot across from where the new hotel is going (sycamore between 7th and 8th). Interesting

Not that it really matters, but I don't agree that Cranley has been gracious in defeat. He was defeated and he admitted it without insult. That doesn't mean he is being gracious. He still wouldn't sign the legislation, delaying construction by one day. Again, not a big deal, but I'm sure that the one day delay is costing the city some small amount of money. Cranley has shown in his short time as mayor, that he doesn't care about the costs. He doesn't care about facts. He only cares about winning. Any time Dietrich addressed counsel on cancellation cost, Cranley would disappear. He didn't care what Dietrich had to say. He already made up his mind. He would still cancel it in a second if he had the ability to do it. The only thing that has changed about Cranley is that he now knows that he doesn't have the ability to cancel it. Cranley took the opposite approach of fellow streetcar opponent, Kevin Flynn. Flynn wasn't a true believer in the streetcar, but he wanted to the best thing for the city. He tried to get as much accurate information as he could so that he could make an informed decision and work out a deal that would make the project more palatable for streetcar opponents. He worked his tail off in the last week trying to sweeten the deal for the city and was successful in sweetening it significantly. COAST and the WLW crowd are busy thanking Cranley, Smitherman and Murray for being closed minded obstructionists. They should be thanking Flynn for saving the city money. I agree that everyone should be respectful of Cranley, but not because he deserves our thanks. We should be respectful of him because he still in a position to harm progressive projects in Cincinnati and it isn't smart to insult people that have the power to harm your agenda. I understand all the frustration, however I am chosing to look at it this way. This whole process, while unpleasent at times reinvigerated my (and no doubt others) passion for this city and the people that live here. This resolution showed that government works and we have an opportunity to participate in that process (often not pretty). Think about all of the new people we met, bonds we created and a renewed sense of vested interest in the streetcar and our great city. We are better off now than we were 2 months ago. - New passion - New press toward the city (not great in the beginning, however the results have a shown how far we have come), I have several friends from other cities surprised and impressed with the effort and the city government execution. All in all its positive. - It has turned some peoples heads on the impact of the streetcar - New bonds/networks created Lets look forward to the future and continue to show the passion and engagement with the city and government. I am very proud of you Cincinnati!

P.G. Sittenfeld ‏@VotePG 2m Crazy scenario: Flynn votes 'No' on going fwd (5-4 vote) but then 'Yes' on over-riding veto out of deference to process & Council majority Is this an option, not sure how the council bylaws work?

As sunk costs are not considered in the cost benefit analysis going forward (i.e. this is a separate investment decision based on the city's investment going forward, not on the orginal investment) The ROI on the 60+ million investment to finish is probably close to double the initial 2.7 to 1 figure (as that ratio was based on the original investment). The returns never change just the remaining investment (as that shrinks the ROI becomes more favorable). 60 million investment to yield 300-400 million in additional revenue to the city. Or, 30-50 million to cancel project yielding 0 in additional revenue to the city. (I believe these hold true assuming we get the tax district on board to cover the opp expense)

Seems as though the media is continuing to turn against this irrational behavior. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2013/12/02/cost-to-finish-the-streetcar-may-only.html http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2013/12/02/foundation-may-yank-music-hall-park.html http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2013/12/02/council-majority-continues-to-deny.html

This is PGs opportunity to separate himself from Cranley for next election. He just makes to much sense for the voters, that scares me.

Streetcar team. I no longer live in the city but would like to help in anyway I can. Please message me directly with thoughts.

Good point, but at least we are not the south....no teams

Banks next phase set for winter start Design inspired by curves, colors of waterfront Business Courier by Randy Simes, Owner and managing editor of UrbanCincy.com Date: Friday, October 5, 2012, 6:00am EDT - Last Modified: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 4:19pm EDT Developers at the Banks hope to break ground in early 2013 on the next major phase of construction work at the $600 million development. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/print-edition/2012/10/05/banks-next-phase-set-for-winter-start.html

Great work-up. Now the article mentioned parking of around 1,000 spots, I believe. Any thoughts on how that would be included? (i.e. underground/above ground floor breakdown)

Look who is on the board of 3CDC....probably not realistic though. http://www.3cdc.org/who-we-are/board-of-directors/

Interesting...what timing. It looks like it will be Huntington's new headquarters in Cleveland...but I wonder how much space is avail and how much is coming on the market in the next couple years. http://content.usatoday.net/dist/custom/gci/InsidePage.aspx?cId=cincinnati&sParam=36796033.story "A 41-story skyscraper in the center of downtown Cleveland is up for sale" This from Wiki "The building, located on Public Square in Downtown Cleveland reaches 45 stories and 658 ft (201 m) and holds 1.2 million square feet (111,000 m²) of office space."

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Joe's Diner! in OTR

Had the wife vote too...#12