November 10, 200519 yr Mallory lives on Dayton street? What block? We have some friends down on Dayton street renovating a house that they shot a movie about Harlem in. It used to be the mayors house in the 1800's. Its kind of neat to hear a current day mayor lives on the historic mayor's street.
November 10, 200519 yr Author Mallory lives on Dayton street? What block? Somewhere on the 900 block, I believe. In other news, the industrial property at 1813-1819 John St. will be demolished. I have no idea why. The person who owns the property also owns some other nearby vacant land, mostly on Charlotte St.
November 12, 200519 yr Author From the Community Press, 11/9/05: Columbia Twp. redeveloping, improving BY LINDSAY BRAUD | COMMUNITY PRESS STAFF WRITER COLUMBIA TWP. -- Even though Columbia Township is comprised of several noncontiguous areas, the administrator, trustees and residents are making a concerted effort to give their home an identity. The past year has brought many changes to the township including the completion of a 20-year Comprehensive Master Plan. During the next three weeks the Eastern Hills Journal will highlight some of the townships plans for re-development and improvement... http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051109/NEWS01/511090317/1074/Local
November 12, 200519 yr Author AVONDALE * The city is considering selling the vacant lot it owns at 3655 Alaska Ave. for $8,300. The land, which is part of the city's CLRP, is generally overgrown. It has been tended to largely by the owner of 3659 Alaska, who seeks to purchase the property to use as a side yard. The Planning Commission recommends this, even though it takes a developable lot off the table. COLUMBIA TUSCULUM * Okay, so now they're tearing down interesting houses to build mansions--like this one at 607 Tusculum Ave. This was 1749 square feet on 3.4 acres, and the house was only 45 years old. This was purchased in August for over $900,000. EAST WALNUT HILLS * In a story you may have missed, read the story of a man who wants to build condos on an unstable hillside, the dangerous driveway that empties out onto Columbia Parkway, and a 64-year-old 20-foot-high mural: Cincinnati Enquirer: Painted house sits perched with city, owner in dispute (11/7/05) LOWER PRICE HILL * The city plans to acquire the Queen City Barrel site for $1.8M by the end of this year. MADISONVILLE * All of this time, and only one house to show for it at Sonoma Hill. I betting that this is the model. * Forest Ridge Builders will be building new condos "up the hill" on Indian Hill Rd. They will take down a couple of properties, starting with 6845 Indian Hill, a former nursing home. MT. AUBURN * The formerly vacant two-family at 402 Dorchester Ave. is being repaired. This will be mostly cosmetic work. * The on-again/off-again rehab work going on at the formerly vacant house at 288 McGregor Ave. is back on. This three-family was built around 1890. NORTHSIDE * GREAT NEWS!!! Cathy Grace Development Company is having the facade removed and replaced at 4035 Hamilton Ave. The permit is in route. OAKLEY * The Oakley Community Council is actively petitioning city council for funding for a neighborhood-wide comprehensive land use study for 2006. PRICE HILL * Seton High School is planning a $12.5M expansion, including a new gymnasium and computer labs. Cincinnati Enquirer: Seton High plans $12.5M expansion (11/12/05) SOUTH CUMMINSVILLE * working in Neighborhoods is trying to make this 592 sq. ft. shotgun at 3735 Llewellyn Ave. livable again. It had been condemned. Contractors began work without a permit, but have since stopped. The permit is pending. (NOTE: Working in Neighborhoods is based in South Cumminsville and seems to be the only entity willing to tackle housing in that neighborhood.) SOUTH FAIRMOUNT * A guy by the name of Reuben Peppers is having this worn out old house at 2019 Harrison Ave. torn down. It was condemned in August. This guy owns a lot of property around the 2000 block of Harrison, most of it vacant buildings or vacant land. He has had most of the parcels for over ten years. It appears that he's hoarding land and hoping for a payoff. WALNUT HILLS * First Fisher Properties LLC has submitted a subdivision plan to build a two-home townhouse on the private drive that is just north of 2113 Fulton St. (This is the private drive that goes back to the Fulton Place Landominiums.) They want to split 2113 Fulton into two lots. The resulting two lots, however, would be too small under the multi-family medium density zoning--meaning they would need a zoning variance. The zoning hearing examiner granted the variance with the stipulation that the parcels must be divided before any building permits were issued. As far as I know, this was all brought up in September. No permits were issued, and the status is unknown. (2113 Fulton, which would be torn down to make way for townhouses) * K&K Renovations LLC is rehabbing the formerly vacant building at 2303 Park Ave. It's a three-family built around 1870. They're basically going to tear it down to the studs and re-partition it. The structure was still in good shape. * Cooper Historic Residences LLC is doing extensive work at the apartments at 2324 Park Ave. They are doing $1.2 million worth of work next, including new kitchens and decks. WINTON HILLS * Procter & Gamble will construct be constructing a new building near its existing building on the 6300 block of Center Hill Ave. I don't know specifics, but the foundation itself is over $500,000. CITY * Millcreek Valley Conservancy District Study: This has been passed to the Neighborhoods and Public Safety Committee for deliberation with no timetable for return. BLUE ASH * The city of Blue Ash has okayed a 42-unit condominium project called Park Manor despite a neighborhood backlash. These units will be around 2600 sq. ft. and will cost about $500,000 apiece. Cincinnati Enquirer: Blue Ash approves 42 condos (11/11/05) COLERAIN TWP. * The county is looking at selling 15.5 acres on Pippin Rd. near I-275 to an Indiana company that wants to open a, $8 million, 100-bed senior nursing facility. This money could actually be used to help the sheriff's office pay for patrols in Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Enquirer: County land may be sold for nursing home (11/9/05) * Lake Gloria, which has been near the NW corner of Pippin and Struble since 1948, will be closing for good this winter. A developer is going to buy the property and develop single-family homes on the site. Cincinnati Enquirer: Lake Gloria sold for housing (11/12/05) * Residents are looking for CBDG money from the township to be put into fixing up blighted neighborhoods such as Northbrook. Community Press: Trustees set priorities for community block grants (11/9/05) EDGEWOOD * The developer who wants to build the Shoppes of Edgewood on the current site of a Frito Lay distribution center has hit a zoning snag. Community Recorder: Plans for Frito-Lay site a no go (11/10/05) NORTH COLLEGE HILL * The long-vacant BP station on the SE corner of Hamilton and Galbraith has been sold. The buyer's intentions are unknown. Community Press: NCH dealing with shrinking revenues (11/9/05) SPRINGDALE * The city is looking at possibly using eminent domain to obtain ownership of the vacant house at 12065 Greencastle Dr. The home has been vacant for 12 years. The city has issued 20 notices to the owner and has cited him to mayor's court 4 times for issues regarding the property. Community Press: Springdale may buy 2nd home (11/9/05)
November 12, 200519 yr Thank you, thank you, thank you, for another in-depth update...these things rock out! I can't believe that driveway still has access to Columbia Parkway. I get nervous sitting in the left-hand turn lane to turn onto Kemper - I can't imagine trying to turn left into that driveway from the high speed lane! And making a right-hand turn involves a super-sharp turn - you definitely cannot do that at speed, you'd have to be nearly stopped...I just don't see how a judge can decide that such a dangerous situation is preferable...
November 15, 200519 yr I just drove through the Walnut Hills/E. Walnut Hills area and noticed this building is getting a fairly complete looking rehab.... Corner of Locust and Woodburn It's nice to see some of the East Walnut Hills momentum working its way toward the core of Walnut Hills, which really needs it. The building is "C" shaped and includes the wing sticking out toward the right of the picture.
November 17, 200519 yr Author DOWNTOWN * Hamilton County will be doing a lobby renovation at the Alms and Doepke Building. CALIFORNIA * William Schmidter, who also owns property around Charlotte and John in the West End, bought the California Yacht Club property on the 5700 block of Panama Ave. back in August. He's now having the fuel tanks removed. He owns a few parcels along Panama Ave. which might be developable, but would require flood mitigation. CAMP WASHINGTON * The Camp Washington Community Board has bought the single-family home at 3207 Henshaw Ave. for $15,000. It was built in 1898. I'm not sure if it will be a rehab project, as the building looks pretty decent. They may be looking to split the lot. COLUMBIA TUSCULUM * Fritzsch Custom Builders will be building a $258,000 home at 3025 Ononta Ave. (near Anderson Park). I'm surprised at the conservative price for a place with spectacular river views. CUF * Work on the townhomes at 2141-2145 Vine St. seems to have stopped. A building permit was secured in September, but as of this week no progress had been made. The building owner wants to turn the multi-family into three single-family townhomes. This building has been vacant for nearly two years. (third unit not pictured) EAST WALNUT HILLS * The CMHA is going to do extensive renovations to the Riverview, a 110-unit senior complex. This is at 2538 Hackberry St. EVANSTON * K&K Renovations bought 1502 Lincoln Ave. last month for $33,000. This 1907 home may be rehabbed, though no permits have been applied for yet. * Just down the street, this once beautiful old three-family home at 1508 Lincoln Ave. (1890) will be torn down. This was condemned in August due to fire damage. The owner had planned to tear it down and build a new home on the site next year. HYDE PARK * The following rendering is for the new single-family home that will be built on a vacant lot at 3767 Grovedale Pl. The 9-room home will go for just under $500K. * Destefano Custom Builders purchased 1135 Rookwood Dr. for $550,000 earlier this month. This could be a future teardown. KENNEDY HEIGHTS * 3618 Davenant Ave. is a bit run-down, unlike many of the other 1920's era homes that are around it. It was purchased in June for $38,000. The owner has applied for permits to tear it down and to build a brand new $110,000 home in its place. MADISONVILLE * Sonoma Hill: A second home should be starting soon at 3701 Sonoma Ct. MT. LOOKOUT * The new construction by Chrisman Homes on Kinmont St. that I mentioned earlier is at 1019, 1023 and 1029 Kinmont St. NORTHSIDE * This 1875 two-family at 1326 Apjones St. will be rehabbed. Permits have been applied for. It has been vacant since September 2004. NORTHWEST FAIRMOUNT/EAST WESTWOOD * There is the slightest possibility that new construction could be coming to the area between Yoast and Westwood Northern. Actually, it's just a hunch. Moonlight Properties LLC has been purchasing many lots on Ehmann Ave., Ninann Ct., Menke Ave. and Randall Ave. All streets except Ninann and part of Randall are "paper" streets. So far they have a total of 45 lots in hand. Other parties have also bought in this area recently. BELLEVUE * A rehab is complete at 240 Walnut St. The home sold a few months back for $44,500 and is now on sale for $104,900. COVINGTON * This renovated 4-family at 1103 Pike St. is looking pretty sharp. NORWOOD * Circle Development of Cincinnati LLC has bought manufacturing properties at 3736 Regent Ave., 3740 Regent Ave. and 3739 Spencer Ave. (Along Lexington Ave. between Regent and Spencer.) These are the same people who bought the Oakley Drive-In site and started demolition there. The concern in Madisonville is that they might build a large shopping center. Who knows what might be built in Norwood--retail or office? It does have decent access to the Dana Rd. interchange.
November 17, 200519 yr I went googling for a story on the Riverview on Hackberry, and ran across this press release from last February that CMHA is installing a MESH system in for controlling its doors - nifty touch-screen, voice prompts, security imaging, etc., etc. I don't know anything about entry systems, but it appears that CMHA is embracing high-tech on this. Also ran across this interesting story from 1999 about how bad living conditions were in CMHA properties...I wonder if things have turned around? Are there still problems at the Riverview with "living conditions, security, poor management and drug use"?
November 17, 200519 yr i know the guy who rehabbed this building. i haven't seen the inside, but the outside does look good. it used to be a strip club.
November 18, 200519 yr Author Cincinnati_Kid...that building you posted is definitely looking good. Those are the Bulluck Terrace Condominiums. RiverViewer...that makes a lot of sense about the Riverview upgrade. Their current permit is for something like $380K. BTW...who stickied this?
November 18, 200519 yr Cool, sweet find on the Bullock Terrace. Glad to see they are condos rather than apartments (although any investment is good).
November 22, 200519 yr Author AVONDALE * The sale of the vacant residential lot at 3655 Alaska Ave. to the owner of 3659 Alaska Ave. passed unanimously in council. BURNET WOODS * An unnamed donor has provided the Cincinnati Park Board with the $300,000 it needs to renovate the Trailside Nature Center, which has been closed for several years. This should be completed in spring 2006. CAMP WASHINGTON * A recent federal budget bill passed by Congress on November 18 dedicates $350,000 for a firefighters' administrative and community education center. I am unsure if this will be built near their fire station on Spring Grove Ave. CUF * Justin Jeffre has bought the old house/property at 2144 Ohio Ave. This property is next to his house at 2115 Cliff St. (accessed via Ohio Ave.) and two residential lots he has on the "paper" Cliff St. * Model Management has purchased 441, 467 and 515 W. McMicken Ave. FAIRVIEW * This nice rehab at 2457 W. McMicken Ave. was done on a property bought for $14,000. It will be a three-family. HYDE PARK * At the 11/16/05 city council meeting, a motion was unanimously approved to keep the triangle of land at Erie and Victoria avenues (Kilgore Park) as a public greenspace. Throughout its history, this space has mostly been maintained by residents of the local neighborhood, and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council does not want to see it developed. Twice in the last ten years a nearby property owner has tried to acquire this property to construct a home. This motion puts an end to that. KENNEDY HEIGHTS * Renovations at this home at 3850 Kirkup Ave. had been going on for about a year. MADISONVILLE * A nice, mostly cosmetic rehab done at 5503 Tompkins Ave. PRICE HILL * The federal budget bill passed by Congress on November 18 includes $100,000 to help restore the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. * Price Hill Will has rehabbed this former problem property at 1002 Seton Ave. SOUTH CUMMINSVILLE * Someone still loves South Cumminsville. The rehab of this affordable housing at 3713 Cass Ave. began in March. The home that was bought for a little over $10,000 is being sold for $80,000. WALNUT HILLS * The Peebles Corner NBD has a streetscape under contract with the city DOTE and parking improvements are planned. Installation of a fiber optic loop is under contract. Restoration of the Bell Tower is also under contract and has commenced. Parking improvements to the Curtis St. lot and the lot along McMillan St. between Stanton and Chatham are also planned. CITY * P&G development rights: City council unanimously approved extending exclusive development rights to P&G for the area bounded by Sixth, Broadway, Gilbert Ave. Viaduct/Seventh and Eggleston through 2010. However, attorney representing Rollman and Fine (417 E. Seventh, within the mentioned area) had objected to this agreement as it would give P&G development agreements over Rollman and Fine's property. In fact, a few years ago Rollman and Fine approached the city with a development plan for the area, which was denied. They then approached P&G about buying that property, but P&G was unwilling to sell it to them for a fair market price. Instead, P&G chooses to freeze the Rollman and Fine property by constantly renewing this agreement with the city, which has been done 7 times since 1985. Attorneys from Wood & Lamping, who are representing Rollman and Fine, believe that this is not only unfair but it is also illegal, claiming that, essentially, P&G has taken Rollman and Fine's property without paying for it. They urge the city not to renew the deal, and say that if P&G wants exclusive development rights over the Rollman and Fine property, then P&G should have to purchase it. This has gone to the city manager for a report as well as Community Development and Planning and should be addressed in mid December. This could be interesting. * City council unanimously approved the release of $1.6 million in CDBG funds for the acquisition and demolition of these blighted apartment complexes in Westwood and Price Hill: 2163 Harrison Ave. (2569 Talbott), 2722-2724 Faber Ave., 2728 Faber Ave. and 1206 Dewey Ave. (4114 Glenway Ave.). * The report on city-gifted land to the Mill Creek Conservancy District is in. I'm not even going to attempt to search for all of these parcels. If you have a few days to kill, take a crack at it: http://city-egov.rcc.org/BASISCGI/BASIS/council/public/child/DDD/16967.pdf COVINGTON * A well done rehab with skyline views at 1603 Russell St. * This home at 405 Western Ave. has been rehabbed. FORT THOMAS * Villa Grande: The Fort Thomas Planning Commission postponed a decision on the $28 million subdivision until December 21. The plan has already been scaled back but is still meeting with opposition. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS0103/511170389/1059/NEWS01 http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS02/511170361/1014 * The Board of Education plans on renovating Highlands High School. The cost for the first phase is estimated at $12.4 million. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS01/511170555/1077/Local GOSHEN * Check out this God-awful behemoth 128-acre golfing/residential development. In the future they want to build a 90-acre commercial area and finance it all with TIF: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051116/NEWS01/511160429/1078/Local LUDLOW * The Ludlow city council voted down a proposal to create a historic district on the west side of town. Residents of the area were against it because it would have imposed guidelines for property maintenance and repair that many residents couldn't meet. There is a chance it could come up again in the future. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS01/511170497/1079/Local MONTGOMERY * Parking is no longer available on the "Triangle" redevelopment site. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS01/511170308/1074/Local NORTH COLLEGE HILL * As mentioned in a previous post, a buyer has bought the long-vacant BP station at the (SW) corner of Hamilton and Galbraith. No plans have been announced, but someone in the city was so exuberant that they put this sign up: * Also, Walgreens owns the corner (NE) of the vacant PNC branch, and the city is putting pressure on them to move forward with development plans. NCH is not that far away from again having four functioning corners at the intersection of its two principal streets. * The city has received a grant Hamilton County Community Business Revitalization program to do a business corridor study along Hamilton Ave. and Galbraith Rd. SPRINGFIELD TWP. * The township is hoping for $2 million in Hamilton County CDBG funds. Among the projects they hope to use the money on are: Street projects in the Seven Hills and Skyline Acres neighborhoods ($730,000), the Winton Rd. streetscape project ($500,000), redevelopment of blighted properties ($500,000) and the hiring of an economic development consultant ($75,000). http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051116/NEWS01/511160342/1074/Local SYCAMORE TWP. * The former Frank's Nursery and Crafts building on (7835) Kenwood Rd. could become the site of a two-story retail center, possibly including a furniture store, a jeweler and a high-end outerwear retailer as tenants. Township trustees are supposed to vote on this December 1.
November 22, 200519 yr Thank you for posting this info! But how in the world do you keep up with all this stuff????
November 22, 200519 yr Thank you for posting this info! But how in the world do you keep up with all this stuff???? If he tells you, he'd have to kill you.
November 23, 200519 yr Author I hadn't heard of this place. 232,000 square feet. Big box retailers. An office component. Several outlots. Parking that will only be necessary maybe 5 days a year. More shit, courtesy of Bear Creek Capital. Location Map: Cookie-cutter site plan: No renderings yet. Then again, do you really need to see one?
November 23, 200519 yr Author Thank you for posting this info! But how in the world do you keep up with all this stuff???? I am, in fact, a dork.
November 27, 200519 yr Author DOWNTOWN * 810 Sycamore St. was bought in October. Right now they are installing an elevator shaft. This could possibly be a condo conversion, though I have no information on that. AVONDALE * The demolition of 836 Hutchins Ave. is a shame. This multi-family was built in 1900. It was condemned two years ago and also had foundation and asbestos issues. CAMP WASHINGTON * Washington United Church of Christ is rehabbing 2945 Massachusetts Ave., a two-family from 1890. * The Camp Washington Community Board has purchased and is rehabbing 3073 Henshaw Ave. (single-family, 1923) and 3082 Henshaw Ave. (single-family, 1895). COLLEGE HILL * Twin Towers has bought the 1900 apartment complex at 5467 Hamilton Ave., which had been on the market for a while. It looks like the owner sold it at a cut rate. I don't know if this purchase is for Twin Towers to expand or if it's to serve as a community buffer. I hope they don't tear it down. It's about the last sign of a small business district at Hamilton and Belmont. HYDE PARK * Episcopal Retirement Homes is expanding the Deupree House for seniors at 3939 Erie Ave. Included are 60 new apartments, a state-of-the-art wellness center, a larger dining room, renovations of existing apartments and more parking. This should be completed in summer 2006. http://www.episcopalretirement.com/communities/deupreeExpansion.htm * Major reconstruction is going on at 1348 Michigan Ave. This two-family is likely being converted into a single-family. * A new custom home is being built by Medallion Properties at 3798 Broadview Dr. KENNEDY HEIGHTS * Finally, the condemned house at 3807 Standish Ave. is going to be torn down. This house has been falling apart for a couple of years. You can clearly see in the photo that it's an absolute mess. LOWER PRICE HILL * 1437 Bowman Ave. will be demolished. Built in 1891, this house is one of the few left on that largely vacated street. * From the same general area and built in the same year, the two-family at 1209 Neff Ave. will also be demolished. This four-story building has been vacant and condemned for two years. MT. AIRY * Homebuyers Investment Group has rehabbed this property at 5046 Colerain Ave. and is looking to double their investment. MT. LOOKOUT * 3628 Heekin Ave. has been rehabbed. * A new $380,000 single-family home will be built at 1073 Tuscany Pl. by Gary Brasch Custom Homes. NORTHSIDE * 1623 Otte Ave. is being rehabbed. It was purchased in October and so far has had electrical and outside deck work. OAKLEY * Cincinnati Milacron will be building a new building on Disney St. PRICE HILL * The Archdiocese is tearing down the home at 1138 Iliff Ave. (Panther Ct.) near Elder High School. The church bought the property about three weeks ago and also owns a couple of other properties on that street. SOUTH FAIRMOUNT * 2053 Queen City Ave. is being rehabbed. * 1643 Tremont Ave., a two-family built around 1865, will be demolished. It was fire-damaged in mid-2004, vacated, and secured by the city a year ago. WALNUT HILLS * The condemned commercial/residential property at 2355 May St. will be demolished by the city and the bill sent to the owners. This has been a problem property for many years and has been condemned for a year and a half. It has had broken windows for two and a half years. It was supposed to be demolished in June. The owners live in a 2300 square foot house in Madeira. What do they care? BELLEVUE * The city has applied for a $250,000 grant for the rehab of the Marianne Theater. * The city will begin a streetscape project in spring 2006. This will include new street lamps, sidewalks, benches and planters. NORWOOD * HHP Homes has rehabbed this home at 2354 Glenside Ave.
November 28, 200519 yr Author From the 11/23/05 Community Press: Columbia focuses on nature BY LINDSAY BRAUD | COMMUNITY PRESS STAFF WRITER COLUMBIA TWP. -- Even though Columbia Township is comprised of several noncontiguous areas, the administrator, trustees and residents are making concerted effort to give their home an identity. The past year has brought many changes to the township including the completion of a 20-year Comprehensive Master Plan. The next 12 months should prove to be just as fruitful. Last week the Eastern Hills Journal wrote about some of the townships plans for redevelopment and improvement in Plainville area and funding for township projects... http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051123/NEWS01/511230342/1074/Local
November 30, 200519 yr Author From the 11/28/05 Enquirer: Loveland choosing from proposals 3 companies selected to give more redevelopment details By Kevin Osborne Enquirer staff writer LOVELAND - City officials are a step closer to selecting a developer for a multimillion-dollar project that would renovate about one-fifth of downtown Loveland into a new residential and shopping area. Acting City Manager Tom Carroll is recommending that three of the five developers that submitted proposals advance to the next stage in the selection process, where they would give more detailed presentations to City Council. The developers Carroll recommended are Neyer Properties of Evendale, Great Traditions Land & Development Co. of Blue Ash and Eagle Land Development of Loveland. The firms will appear before City Council during a workshop at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, which will be televised on a local public-access TV channel. City Council is expected to choose a developer by late January. The downtown revitalization project could be under way by mid-2006, Carroll said. Discussed for nearly three years, the project would transform about six acres in downtown Loveland - centered on Broadway and Second streets - into an entertainment district with specialty shops, apartments, offices and parking. MORE: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051128/NEWS01/511280348/1056/news01
December 2, 200519 yr Author AVONDALE * A new and somewhat large home is being built on the corner of Washington and Greenwood avenues (NE of intersection). I can't find any information on it. I was surprised to see it because I wasn't expecting new construction there. AVONDALE/CLIFTON * Some residents of the area in Avondale bounded by Vine, West, Beldare and Tower have expressed interest in joining Clifton officially. They will need to collect signatures, though no number was given. Some long-time residents believe that this "East Clifton" is really part of Clifton. They were supposed to form a committee and to do a study of the pros and the cons--I don't know if that's been done yet. CLIFTON * Residents on Old Ludlow are asking Clifton Town Meeting and the city to implement resident-only parking on Old Ludlow between Ludlow and McAlpin. There have been complaints about students from Cincinnati State parking on Old Ludlow and leaving no places for the residents to park, since most of them do not have driveways. COLLEGE HILL * Twin Towers: Well, they went ahead and did it. They tore down the old apartment building at 5467 Hamilton Ave. just days after they purchased it. Gone is one of the last remnants of a small NBD in the area of Hamilton and Belmont. I'm still awaiting word of why they did this. My guess is that they demolished what could have been 10 units of affordable housing to create come kind of "greenspace" buffer around their site. :whip: COLUMBIA TUSCULUM * Homes are going to be built on Empress Ave. between Delta and Hoge. I didn't get back there, but I glimpsed a sign and it looked like something was going on on site. * A streetscape improvement is going on along Eastern Ave. from about Stanley, past Tusculum and about in the area of Stites. New concrete sidewalks have been poured, and there are brick sections as well. Skids of stacked bricks could be seen all along Eastern. EAST END * A home is being rehabbed at 3832 Kellogg Ave. This home, built in 1886, had a collapsing ceiling and other major problems just four years ago. It is now being brought up to code. When I drove by, the siding had been removed and it looked like there were new windows. EAST WALNUT HILLS * 1715 McMillan: The Core Realty luxury condo project is bogged down with permit issues. The old structure has been demolished and is long gone. MADISONVILLE * Habitat for Humanity will be building a new single-family home at 5426 Whetsel Ave. MT. AIRY * Channel 9's Michael Flannery, American Legion Post 530 (Greenhills) and the Cincinnati Parks Department are teaming up to build a $200,000, handicapped-accessible treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051123/NEWS01/511230369/1074/Local MT. AUBURN * A Kennedy Heights man has purchased 2056 Highland Ave. He owns a property that he turned around in College Hill and a two-family home in Bond Hill. The two-family Mt. Auburn home is a former problem property (code violations and foreclosure). MT. WASHINGTON * The neighborhood's new $5.5 million recreation center officially opens at 11 AM on December 3 at 1715 Beacon St. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051128/NEWS01/511280349/1056/rss02 NORTHSIDE * A couple purchased 1715 Blue Rock St. (1890, two-family) in mid-October for $19,000. The building had been kept vacant for over a year and had a history of foreclosure and poor maintenance. They are now getting started on fixing the crumbling deck. WALNUT HILLS * If you get a chance, go check out the building on the NW corner of McMillan and Park--the one that looks like it may have been an old fire station. They recently repainted the outside and it looks fantastic. Take a moment to admire the job they did on the details (especially the ones right in front). FORT THOMAS * Villa Grande: Questions remain over the impact that Fischer Homes' 106-home development will have on the surrounding area, including Newport and Woodlawn. Public hearings will continue during December's Fort Thomas Planning Commission meeting. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051124/NEWS01/511240644/1077/Local CRESCENT SPRINGS * City council approved a development agreement with Bromley-Reese LLC to build 140 condos on Bromley-Crescent Springs Road. Because it is being built at the bottom of a very steep hill that has homes on top, the agreement stipulates that Bromley-Reese LLC must insure the property on the hill for $10 million during construction, and for two years after construction is completed. http://news.kypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/NEWS02/511290381/1014 EDGEWOOD * Shoppes of Edgewood: A zone change request by the developer has been tabled until the next council meeting December 5. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051124/NEWS01/511240546/1079/Local FAIRFIELD * The Post Office building will be reclad in a sandstone/faux brick, and will have a mural by Eric Henn painted on. This mural celebrates Fairfield's 50th anniversary by including pastoral scenes from before the area became a suburban wasteland. http://www.fairfield-echo.com/news/content/news/stories/2005/11/24/fe1124mural.html MONTGOMERY * The city is looking into adopting design standards for lighting, building materials, facades and landscaping along Montgomery Rd. A second reading of the proposal will take place at the December 7 council meeting. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051124/NEWS01/511240346/1056/rss02 WOODLAWN * Glendale Place Care Center, a new 122-bed nursing facility, is being constructed on Glendale-Milford Rd. just west of Brown Mackie College. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051202/BIZ01/512020386/1076/rss01
December 2, 200519 yr Glad to hear they are doing something to the Fairfield Post Office, but the way its being discribed sounds cheap and tacky. We will have to see. I am sick of Eric Henn murals myself, or maybe just hearing his name or driving past his house.
December 3, 200519 yr Oil change, carwash eye tiny city parcel By Steve Kemme Enquirer staff writer http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?url=/misc/zoom.pbs&Site=AB&Date=20051203&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=512030397&Ref=AR HYDE PARK - Hundreds of people a day drive by the small, oddly-shaped piece of property on the southeast corner of Wasson Road and Paxton Avenue without giving it so much as a glance. But the narrow, undeveloped lot wedged between Wasson and a railroad track is the focus of a major neighborhood controversy. E-mail [email protected] http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051203/NEWS01/512030397/-1/CINCI
December 3, 200519 yr Seems to me like using that lot for a residence is a hell of a lot more inappropriate than using it for a Valvoline or a car wash. That's some major traffic rolling through there, and there's a frickin' gas station across the street, and as many joggers as you see in Hyde Park, you don't see them jogging along there in retail/traffic central. When you're sitting right next to 30 acres of surface parking lots, claims that residential is the only appropriate use ring just a little hollow. That said, I would much rather see some other type of business in that spot...I don't imagine a foot-traffic business would do very well there, since it's just so right on top of crazy-intersection traffic - but still, a car wash would stick out in that spot... Say, regarding this: "Wasson just isn't wide enough to handle something like that," Joe Schirring said. "Cars slowing down to turn into those businesses would get rear-ended." Haven't I seen them selling christmas trees in that spot in years past? Anyone else remember the enormous spike in rear-endings that gets reported around this time of year in Hyde Park? Anyone? Beuller?
December 8, 200519 yr Author DOWNTOWN * Deloitte is doing major renovation ($5M) on its space on floors 16-19 in the Chiquita building. BOND HILL * The city is tearing down this 1880's house at 1402 Regent Ave. This house began falling apart in 2003, had the garage condemned in 2004 and was vacated in the middle of this year. No work was ever done, and criminal charges were the result. CLIFTON * The "Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)" house at 3400 Brookline Ave. is going to undergo $250,000 of interior and exterior renovations. Also known as "Parkview Manor", this was the former home of Boss Cox and is on the National Register. CORRYVILLE * Tim Brinker (Brinkco) will be building two single-family units of infill at 2715 Eden Ave. No word on what they will look like or cost. EAST END * David Imboden of DCI Properties, who is developing the 90-acre site across the river in Dayton, may have something in mind for the riverfront on the Ohio side. He is demolishing 2595, 2607 and 2615 Eastern Ave. These were built in 1897, 1885, and 1900. These are on Eastern Ave. in the area of Gotham Pl. EVANSTON * 3232 Wold Ave. (1900) has been rehabbed inside and out. Once valued at $44,000, it's now on sale for $119,500. That may be a tough sell in that neighborhood. HYDE PARK * Parliament Properties has rehabbed this 1895 home at 2166 Grandin Rd. Bought a year ago for $290,000, they're now trying to get $659,000 for it. This house is across from Summit Country Day. * Stephens Building & Construction is going to demolish the detached garage at 1332 Morten St. They purchased this property in September, and it would appear that the house is probably next. Built in 1911, the shotgun home is only 704 square feet and is in a prominent part of the neighborhood, which leads me to believe that this might be a teardown. KENNEDY HEIGHTS * The owner of 6308 Tyne Ave. is converting it from a four-family to a three-family. MT. WASHINGTON * A Gold Star Chili is going in at 2244 Beechmont Ave., just north of Corbly. WINTON HILLS * Apparently, the Park Board is building a bike trail around the 6200 block of Este Ave. It seems an odd place to put one! That is one of the most unhealthy areas of the city. WESTWOOD * Woodcrest Park: M/I will start work on a new home at 2340 Oaktree Pl. NORWOOD * This shabby 4-unit building at 5128 Rolston Ave. has been rehabbed over the past 8 months. ANDERSON TWP. * Great Midwest Development/Clayton Homes will be building a subdivision off of Eight Mile Rd. This is the same group that's doing the Renaissance development along I-75 in the Middletown area. A couple of weeks ago, they picked up 2393, 2401, 2411, 2423, 2437 and 2443 Eight Mile, which is approximately 26 acres. This will be about halfway between Clough and Batavia Rd. (OH-32) on the western side. * An Advance Auto Parts will be built at 8234 Beechmont Ave. BLUE ASH * A new home is being built in the historic Hazelwood neighborhood at 639 Centennial Ave. * Halom House, a group home for the mentally disabled, may move from Roselawn to the corner of Hunt and Blue Ash. A hearing and a vote is scheduled for December 15. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051203/NEWS01/512030396/1056/rss02 COLERAIN * A 67-lot residential development called Tansing Place will be built literally down the street from me. Drees is the builder. HCRPC staff report 12-5-05 (PDF) * A large nursing home is about half built on vacant land along Springdale Rd., between Niagara and Loralinda. * Something is happening at the former Thriftway at the Colerain Towne Center. I thought I saw some large HVAC units. COLUMBIA TWP. * 6846 Roe St., built in 1941, has had an extensive rehab with nearly everything replaced. FAIRFIELD * Two new subdivisions are going in along Mack Rd., just east of Mercy Hospital. Fairview Hills will have 27 lots and will be north of Mack Rd. Lunsford Estates will include 14 single-family homes off of the south side of Mack Rd. between Benzing and Stonehill. All homes will be on 0.4 to 0.5 acre lots. Lunsford Estates has started construction. Lunsford Estates site plan (PDF) FORT MITCHELL * A Fort Mitchell man was denied for the fifth time a rezoning that would allow him to build an office building at 318 Beechwood Rd. http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20051202/NEWS0103/512020429/ LOCKLAND/WYOMING * As was reported quite some time ago in this thread, Wyoming and Lockland will work together to create a new park along Elm St. The cost of the project is anout $878,000 and will require the demolition of several homes. The goal is to finish the park within a year. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051130/NEWS01/511300827/1074/Local MARIEMONT * The historic Resthaven Barn will either be demolished or saved. This barn is part of the planned community's birth. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051202/NEWS01/512020456/1056/rss02 MONFORT HEIGHTS/WHITE OAK * The vacated Mt. Airy Motel on North Bend Rd. will be demolished for green space. The motel was shut down due to high criminal activity--100 criminal reports within the year prior to its forced closure. It will remain green space for the time being, but may be used for an office development in the future. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051130/NEWS01/511300854/1074/Local MONTGOMERY * A teardown will occur at 9752 Ross Ave. and Garry Brasch Custom Homes will build a new house. The neighborhood is full of mid-1950s ranches. * The same deal at 10620 Deerfield Road, except this time it's Kurlemann Homes. WOODLAWN * Glendale Place Care Center, a 122-bed nursing facility, is being built on Glendale-Milford Rd. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051202/BIZ01/512020386/1002/BIZ
December 9, 200519 yr Author I have found out that Bear Creek Capital has obtained an option to buy the land. As of yet, Bear Creek has not contacted the village of Glendale--they, like I, found out through Bear Creek's website. The area is currently zoned residential and would have to be changed, and it's being discussed in both the planning commission and council.
December 12, 200519 yr Author From the 12/12/05 Enquirer: PHOTO: Initial plans call for saving the two East Broadway buildings on the left but possibly razing others, including those on the right. The Enquirer/Glenn Hartong PHOTO: At Loveland's Summertree Equestrian Shoppe, Theresa Rash talks to a customer by phone. The Enquirer/Glenn Hartong 3 choices for Loveland By Kevin Osborne Enquirer staff writer LOVELAND - Residents and business owners will get a glimpse of Loveland's future Tuesday. As part of a long-discussed revitalization plan, city officials will unveil three proposals submitted by developers interested in reshaping about one-fifth of the downtown area. The multimillion-dollar project would transform several blocks into new housing and shopping areas. Proponents say the project will create jobs and boost Loveland's tax base. Developers will present the proposals during a 7 p.m. workshop Tuesday at City Hall. Discussed off and on for almost a decade, the project would transform about six acres in downtown Loveland - at Broadway and Second Street - into an entertainment district with specialty shops, apartments, condominiums, offices and parking. City Council is expected to choose a developer by late January. The downtown revitalization project could be under way by mid-2006 and would take two to four years to complete, acting City Manager Tom Carroll said. MORE: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051212/NEWS01/512120339/1056/rss02
December 13, 200519 yr I live just a block from the buildings shown. They're talking about cutting my street in half as part of this project. I can't wait for them to do something to this part of town. My wife and I actually talked about doing a chili parlor in the building furthest to the left.
December 15, 200519 yr Author From the 12/14/05 Enquirer: Loveland reviews two redevelopment plans By Feoshia Henderson Enquirer staff writer LOVELAND - Open space vs. urban density. That's the major distinction between two plans for redeveloping part of downtown brought before City Council on Tuesday night. Representatives of Blue Ash-based Great Traditions Land & Development Co. and Neyer Properties outlined their differing proposals at an hour-long council work session. MORE: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140404/1056/rss02 The first image is from Great Traditions Homes, with Cole + Russell as the architects. The second two images are the concept from Neyer, with K4 as the architect:
December 15, 200519 yr Boy, I hope they go with the Cole - Russel plan. That Neyer design looks like a Florence, KY office park. The first one has some character and the Neyer plan doesn't even try to play off of local architecture.
December 15, 200519 yr Author From the 12/15/05 Enquirer: PHOTO: Bear Creek's Web site describes the project as a "power center with excellent visibility to I-75 and offers great access to I-75, Sharon Road and Chester Road." It notes that it's one of the last large developable parcels within the I-275 beltway. Builder wants to buy land from church, erect stores By Kevin Osborne Enquirer staff writer GLENDALE - A developer wants to build a major retail project on land that is now green space next to a cemetery along Interstate 75. But Glendale village officials say they haven't received a request for a zoning change and aren't sure that one would be approved. Bear Creek Capital is negotiating to buy the land from Landmark Baptist Temple.
December 16, 200519 yr Author CITY * Budig Realty LLC, a real estate development affiliate of the George E. Fern Co., has purchased 713 Vine St. This is the building where the Longhorn Steakhouse was. I'm not sure what this means. George E. Fern Co. does expositions and normally requires quite a bit of space for their operations. This building is 15,000 square feet. They also hold a lot of industrial warehouse space in the West End, Queensgate, and South Fairmount. * I still want to know what's going on at 810 Sycamore St. The people who bought it a couple of months ago are throwing a LOT of money into it. AVONDALE * Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity has purchased lots at 3554 and 3570 Haven St. There are four lots in total. CAMP WASHINGTON * HPN Realty (Camp Washington Realty LLC) will be constructing another commercial structure at Hopple Street Crossing. That's about all I know about it, but I believe it is zoned for retail. http://www.hpnmls.com/listings/hopple_lease.pdf COLLEGE HILL * The house at 6098 Belmont Ave. was an abandoned eyesore for close to ten years. The weeds were always overgrown and the yard was always full of litter. A new owner came in this year and cleaned the place up nicely. This home is back on the market and will soon have occupants. FAIRVIEW * Fortview Properties LLC bought 429 Warner St. in July for $92,500. After rehabbing it, they have it on the market for $199,900. That seems kind of high for a 1500 square foot house built in 1890 in Fairview, but at least they're trying! MADISONVILLE * The home at 6334 Desmond St. was kind of run down. It was purchased in July and rehabbed. Nothing spectacular, but safe, clean affordable housing for a neighborhood that needs it. ROSELAWN * Cinfed Federal Credit Union will be moving from their space in the shopping center at Reading and Section to a newly constructed building that will go up on the parking lot at 7661 Reading Rd. (Reading, across from Amberlawn). WALNUT HILLS * The former Assumption Elementary School gym is being transformed into residences on the campus of the Tom Geiger Guest House (Gilbert Ave., Across from Yale Ave.). The result will be 12 2-bedroom, ADA compliant apartments for homeless women with diabilities and their children. Funding came from HUD, grants, and a capital campaign. The project should be finished by next September. http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/tct/dec0905/120905guesthouse.html WESTWOOD * Trimark will be building a new single-family home at 2702 Queenswood Dr. in the Queenswood subdivision. Trimark also owns a couple of adjacant lots. WINTON HILLS * The foundation on a new building for P&G on the 6300 block of Center Hill Ave. is coming along, and a building should rise pretty soon. COVINGTON * Covington's Public Works Department is working on a new street sign design. The sign will be larger than the current signs, will be black and white, and will feature upper and lower case lettering as well as block numbers. There is no indication when these will be completed or installed. BROMLEY * Northern Kentucky's first wastewater treatment plant will soon be torn down. The vacant complex at 212 Pike St. has had problems with vandalism and break-ins. During its life, the building has also been home to a catfish ranch, a steak and seafood restaurant, and a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1954 and has been vacant for 11 years. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051208/NEWS01/512080650/1079/Local COLD SPRING * The Campbell County School District has bought 22 acres within the Cold Spring Crossing development for a new school. The purchase price was $2.65 million. Nobody knows where the money to build the school will come from--the levy failed in November. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051210/NEWS0103/512100433/1059/rss13 COLERAIN TWP. * Walnut Homes/EHP Development is building a 22-lot subdivision called Fay Fields off of Struble Rd., next to I-275 and Bevis Elementary. Homes start at $174,900. http://www.walnuthomesltd.com/more.htm FAIRFAX * Phase III of the Duck Creek Flood Project is complete. The four-phase, $41 million project should be complete by 2010. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051207/NEWS01/512070351/1074/Local INDEPENDENCE * The city of Independence has put together the Vision of Independence Committee to plan, along with residents, for the city's future growth. The city is the second fastest-growing in Kentucky and could top out at close to 80,000 residents. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051208/NEWS01/512080642/1079/Local INDIAN HILL * The Indian Hill Winter Club is set to open in mid- to late January. The 50,000 square foot building features a 17,000 square foot ice skating rink. The $4 million club has already surpassed its goal of 375 members. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051204/NEWS01/512040378/-1/back01 MIAMI TWP. (Clermont) * Despite public outcry, a permit was issued for a wastewater treatment plant at 458 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. This can be appealed until December 30. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051207/NEWS01/512070371/1078/Local MONTGOMERY * Montgomery may be the lastest community to build a dog park. The city approved $40,000 for the project at Pioneer Park in its five-year capital improvement budget. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051209/NEWS01/512090396/1056/rss02 ST. LEON * Maplestreet Homes will be building a 105-home project called Harvest Ridge off of Dog Ridge Rd. Homes will cost between $140,000 and $180,000. Construction should begin in March and be completed by 2010. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051210/BIZ01/512100351/1076/rss01 UNION * The Boone County Planning Commission has approved Union Pointe Centre, a complex of five commercial buildings and 39 duplexes at US-42 and Frogtown Rd. It now must be approved by the Union City Commission, which has already indicated that it would support the plan. http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20051208/NEWS0103/512080378/ WYOMING * The city of Wyoming is considering a new use for the Municipool site. All possible uses have to be recreation-based. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051207/NEWS01/512070437/1074/Local
December 16, 200519 yr Author I prefer the Cole + Russell one too. They at least made some sort of attempt to try and bring the buildings up to the sidewalks and to conceal the parking in a courtyard area. "Florence office park" is right about that Neyer one. It just looks so patchy and doesn't belong in a city's downtown.
December 16, 200519 yr CITY * Budig Realty LLC, a real estate development affiliate of the George E. Fern Co., has purchased 713 Vine St. This is the building where the Longhorn Steakhouse was. I'm not sure what this means. George E. Fern Co. does expositions and normally requires quite a bit of space for their operations. This building is 15,000 square feet. They also hold a lot of industrial warehouse space in the West End, Queensgate, and South Fairmount. Isn't there a Thai restaurant in the old Longhorn Steakhouse space? It's a pretty good one, too.
December 16, 200519 yr Isn't there a Thai restaurant in the old Longhorn Steakhouse space? It's a pretty good one, too. Yes this is the same location. The same family owns the thai restraunt in mt adams. I hope they are doing ok, I would hate to see them go.
December 22, 200519 yr Author From the 12/17/05 Enquirer: Loveland schools, city to share The Enquirer LOVELAND - The Loveland Board of Education and the Loveland City Council have agreed to share revenues from a downtown tax increment financing district established by the city in April. The Loveland City School District authorized the agreement by a 5-0 vote on Nov. 29. Loveland City Council passed an ordinance 6-0, with one abstention, endorsing the agreement Dec. 13. In a statement from the city, the agreement between the Loveland Schools and the city paves the way for revitalizing Loveland's historic downtown. MORE: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051217/NEWS01/512170360/1056/rss02
December 25, 200519 yr Author DOWNTOWN * P&G development rights: The matter of P&G's development rights on the area north of its downtown buildings has been closed by city council. BOND HILL * This home at 5108 Lillian Ave. in the Sheridan Park subdivision was rehabbed inside and out. CALIFORNIA * A commercial project is being built at the 470 block of Sutton Ave., though I'm unsure what it could be. It's not near a major intersection. CLIFTON * A small subdivision is being laid out around the 530 block of McAlpin Ave. Up to 6 houses will be built off of a road leading off of McAlpin with detached garages. COLLEGE HILL * Twin Towers demolition: I came across this image of the apartment building that Twin Towers tore down (5467 Hamilton), with the building in the midst of demolition. EAST END * The LeBlond Recreation Center is getting a $2.6 million facelift, which will add 4,800 square feet. The project will be complete by November 2006. EAST PRICE HILL * The 1890's two-family home at 1044 Purcell Ave. has been rehabbed within the past year. The surrounding jungle has been cleared. This house is now selling as a single-family. HYDE PARK * Some outfit called "VC Steak LLC" is doing a restaurant remodel on Hyde Park Square in the area of 2722-2726 Erie. I haven't been able to find out who this is. * This bizarre turn-of-the-century home on the fringes of Hyde Park at 3574 Lilac Ave. has been updated. LOWER PRICE HILL * 1407 State Ave. is being rehabbed. The single-family home from the 1860s was bought at auction in July. It has been vacant for a long time, and as of now there's a lot of demolition debris on the property. * The unsightly disintegrating porch at 735 State Ave. will be repaired soon by order of the city. The building owner should just pay to have it demolished. MADISONVILLE * After a three-year struggle, St. Paul Village may finally be getting money from HUD. This money would be used to renovate 63 efficiency units into 42 one-bedroom units, and to bring the facility up to ADA compliance. This will also address the high vacancy rate. The proposal should be ready to submit to HUD by April 2006 and work could begin in summer 2006. MT. AIRY * The 1920s bungalow at 2611 Kipling Ave. has been rehabbed and doubled in value. NORTH AVONDALE * The run-down home at 3572 Warwick Ave. has been improved greatly. The home was built in 1935. NORTHSIDE * Rehab work is being done at 1326 Apjones St. and should be completed by spring. This had been a bank-owned property until it was purchased in November. This home will be re-sold. * This cool house at 4261 Williamson Pl is being shored up and rehabbed. It was built in 1896. PRICE HILL * Once a troubled property, 4024 Heyward St. has been updated. * Price Hill Will has purchased the foreclosed house at 3824 W. Eighth St. for rehabilitation. * Bloc Ministries has purchased the property at 4017 W. Liberty St. (Liberty and Iliff) This has been a problem property for years, and may become the site of a new church. QUEENSGATE * Norfolk Southern will be erecting a building near its offices on Gest St. WALNUT HILLS * 2352 Kenton St. suffered heavy fire damage in early 2002, and has sat that way since. The new owner is now working to repair the damage, though it may just be enough to keep the building standing. I really don't see the need to save this house. WINTON HILLS * The Cincinnati Board of Health for the fifth time voted down (7-1) a proposal for a waste transfer station on Este Ave., and now the city is thinking about passing an environmental justice ordinance that would require the city to consider health risks when issuing or denying zoning/permits. However, the Cincinnati Health Department went ahead and issued a license for the station. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/312140016/-1/rss http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051223/NEWS01/512230390/1056/rss02 COVINGTON * The former Fifth District School in the Peaselburg neighborhood will be converted into 30 apartments for low- to moderate-income senior citizens. This $4.3 million project is a project of the Model Group, and it will take nine months to complete. The vacant building is on the National Register. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/512150464/1079/Local * An Erlanger woman is exploring the idea of turning the former St. Aloysius Church rectory into a holistic health mall called the "Tree of Life Haus". The mall will feature a retail store, a juice bar, and a small restaurant, as well as a fitness facility. This will require a zoning change. The Covington City Commission will examine the plans within the next three months. This could be open by spring. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051212/NEWS0103/512120362/1059/rss13 * 1052 Banklick St. has undergone a very nice rehab. NORWOOD * It's hard to tell, but the home at 2611 Marsh Ave. has had a lot of work done. ALEXANDRIA * The city is trying to annex land for a 193-home development called Summerlake. The site is on 74 acres near US-27 and Lickert Rd. and is being developed by Bray Properties LLC. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS0103/512150390/1059/rss13 ALEXANDRIA/COLD SPRING * An annexation dispute is ongoing regarding properties along Low Gap Rd. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051219/NEWS0103/512190345/1059/rss13 ANDERSON TWP. * Five Mile Corridor Beautification: The township received a $592,000 federal grant through OKI to improve landscaping, signage, and other issues. The project will cost around $700,000 and should begin in early spring 2006. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140345/1074/Local * Turpin High School is considering installing synthetic turf in their football stadium, which will cost around $600,000. They plan to raise this money privately. To have it ready for 2006, they need to collect $480,000 by December 31, or all donations will be returned. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140347/1074/Local * Throughout Anderson Twp., business owners are seeking an identity--especially along Clough Pike. Some are relying on planned events to make it happen. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140344/1074/Local BLUE ASH * Halom House: Some random idiots had been speaking out against a group home for the developmentally disabled, citing "protection of property values". Residents are aged 40 to 60 and are supervised 24/7. The city of Blue Ash wisely approved it. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140372/1074/Local http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051216/NEWS01/512160420/1056 CHILO * Citizens for Chilo are restoring the former school house--and later town hall--that was damaged in the 1997 flood. Parts of the building date from 1870. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/512150312/1078/Local FLORENCE * By next baseball season, there will be a number of improvements to Champion Window Field. The upper level will have air-conditioned suites, and the bar will feature bistro tables and televisions. They have also announced their promotional nights. http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20051216/NEWS0103/512160400/ FT. THOMAS * Villa Grande: The Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission approved Fisher's 106-home development by a 7-0 vote. The neighboring city opposes the plan due to hillside stability/runoff issues. The Ft. Thomas city council still has to approve the plan before it can go forward. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051221/NEWS0103/512210348/1059/rss13 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051222/NEWS0103/512220365/1059/rss13 * The school board is looking to renovate or replace Woodfill Elementary. The cost would be about $12.4 million and could start as soon as April 2006, with completion by December 2007. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/512150570/1077/Local FT. WRIGHT * The city is applying for an ICTEA grant to build sidewalks along Highland Ave. The three-phase project would cost $160,000. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/512150483/1079/Local INDEPENDENCE * City council has voted against Cingular's proposal to put a 150-ft. cell tower in Sterling Staggs Park. The tower was to double as a flagpole. http://news.nky.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20051216/NEWS0103/512160390/ INDIAN HILL * Winter Club: Update: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051214/NEWS01/512140359/1078/Local MONFORT HTS. * Resident Home Corp. is planning a $50 million redevelopment of its 37-acre campus. This will be one of the nation's first life care centers for aging mentally retarded and developmentally disabled people. They will soon begin a marketing study to determine demand. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051216/BIZ01/512160367/1076/rss01 MONFORT HTS./WHITE OAK * Mt. Airy Motel: An update on the plans for Green Twp. to buy the property, raze the old motel and turn it into greenspace. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051213/NEWS01/512130357/1056/rss02 "OAKBROOK" (Boone County) * A commercial development that was okayed 17 years ago will likely happen soon. The Oakbrook Towne Centre, a 25,000 square foot strip center, will be built on 3.7 acres at the corner of Oakbrook and Pleasant Valley roads. The proposal still needs approval from the Boone County Planning Commission, and could break ground in fall 2006. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051216/NEWS0103/512160404/1059/rss13 SYCAMORE TWP. (Rossmoyne) * This attractive little home at 8407 St. Clair Ave. was rehabbed by Rosa Brothers Properties. (Yes, there was a house beyond that jungle.) UNION * The Boone County Planning Commission approved zoning changes to allow development at US-42 and Frogtown Rd. The development will include 5 commercial buildings and 39 residential units. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051222/NEWS01/512220392/1076/Local WYOMING * The plan for the new Aquatic Center has come in with a price tag of $3.4 million, about $1.4 million above budget. The Wyoming Pool Task Force will take the plan to the Recreation Commission January 5 and to City Council January 17. http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051221/NEWS01/512210386/1074/Local
December 26, 200519 yr Author Other potentially interesting news that I forgot to put in the last post: Delta MBMH will be tearing down this house at 752 Delta Ave. and will be using the land to build 10 condos. This is not too far from Mt. Lookout Square, just a bit south of Spencerhill. The demolition permit has been issued but the building permit has not. No renderings. The home will not be missed.
December 28, 200519 yr brand new to UrbanOhio and to this type of communication, so forgive any mis-steps. I am a suburbanist by birth, by an urbanist by faith. Now a downtown worker, able to feed my urban habit. I have a fair knowledge of OTR and Cincy history and architecture. Walking today and noticed that 1221 Jackson St. (across of Art Academy) is being gutted and "Bank Cafe" building on SWC of Vine & 12th also being gutted. I am impressed (encouraged?) by continuing rehab activity in OTR and downtown environs. Too old and too married to move, but would if I could. Not sure if this is the forum or topic, (see above!), but where is best place to find out if anyone knows anything about "Convent of the Good Shepherd". I found a gate header stone with this imbedded in retaining wall (gate is bricked over) along Kilgour/Van Meter streets at base of Mt. Adams. Building is missing, some foundation stone seems to be there. It seems to me that some folks (mostly suburban types) seek a simple, single magic solution to OTR and downtown Cincy issues. There is, of course, no one solution, but maybe a hundred, or a thousand solutions, which in total might get us to that critical mass.. only then will it seem suddenly magical. Thanks
December 28, 200519 yr Hi OTRFAN, and welcome to the forum! You'll find plenty of like-minded individuals here. Too old and too married to move No such thing on both counts.
December 28, 200519 yr Author OTRFAN, welcome to UrbanOhio. You'll find plenty of people who want to talk about Over-the-Rhine. Here are the links to a couple of threads about OTR: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=2344.0 (For OTR development) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=2568.0 (For 3CDC/Washington Park talk, including SCPA and the new Washington School) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=5059.0 ("Is Over-the-Rhine as bad as they say?"...regarding crime) http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=3248.0 (A thread about Vine St.) There are many more, but those have been the major ones. The new Gateway condos also has a thread. Regarding the Convent of the Good Shepherd, I don't know anything about that. I haven't noticed that. I'm not sure if anyone here can answer that but the Cincinnati Historical Society is always a good last resort.
December 29, 200519 yr thanks for the welcome all. I look forward to learning more about OTR and contributing where I can. BTW, here are two photos of the Convent of the Good Shepherd gate header stone that I stumbled upon during a recent sojourn. you can see the Highland Towers on top of Mt. Adams above the stone in the 2nd shot. This is found on Kilgour St. at the base of Mt. Adams. thx again..
December 29, 200519 yr Thx "Kid", but now I'm on a quest to find out what this was. Google searches have yielded nothing, and no reference to it in some of the Cincy books I have or have read. Guess I'll have to approach the Historical Society like grasscat said. There seems to be some of the foundation left, but mostly the area above this stone is a landscaped grassy field.
December 30, 200519 yr This page has a narrative involving the Convent of the Good Shepherd, though in the story it is located in Price Hill: http://www.geocities.com/visplace/godsmith3.htm
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