March 2, 200619 yr ^ yea me too. but if you look at the current square there is no such corridor so in order to achieve that, they would have to tear out some building. So maybe the market is going to be indoors. There is currently a corridor between the square and 6th.
March 2, 200619 yr ^ yea me too. but if you look at the current square there is no such corridor so in order to achieve that, they would have to tear out some building. So maybe the market is going to be indoors. There is currently a corridor between the square and 6th. How would you know? ;)
March 2, 200619 yr There is currently a corridor between the square and 6th. This was my understanding of the project as well. There was that corridor there previously that had connected Fountain Square to 6th St. I wouldnt imagine that this corridor would disappear. It also seems like the only area where they could fit any kind of market in accordance to the plan.
March 2, 200619 yr ^ yea me too. but if you look at the current square there is no such corridor so in order to achieve that, they would have to tear out some building. So maybe the market is going to be indoors. There is currently a corridor between the square and 6th. How would you know? ;) :P. Gee, dunno, I do live across the street from it :).
March 3, 200619 yr oh i didnt know the corridor was there. maybe i did know at one time. if i did, then i definitely forgot. this whole living in columbus thing has left me disconnected with cincy. :|
March 3, 200619 yr oh i didnt know the corridor was there. maybe i did know at one time. if i did, then i definitely forgot. this whole living in columbus thing has left me disconnected with cincy. :| Well then you should move back to the Nati!!!
March 24, 200619 yr does anyone else get the feeling that somehow this project won't get finished by August? Last time I checked (last weekend) the no construction had started but it was still torn up and completely empty. With only 5 months the whole square with trees, fountain and all will have to be put in. The new restaurant also has to be built and any changes the businesses will have to make the the spaces surrounding the square. Getting all of this done in 5 months seems virtually impossible. Also, when will the tenants be announced?
March 24, 200619 yr i dont know that anyone ever said that tennants would be signed and that it would be completely finished by then...but i gurantee the square itself will be open.
March 24, 200619 yr I did get an inside scoop that Joseph Beth will not be in the mix because the space they wanted is already taken. Unfortunate.
March 24, 200619 yr Like I told Colday ... I think this is a little different. There is a major event (Oktoberfest) that will draw over half a million people to that area and it is in September. I would bet that this is a major "push" for completion.
March 24, 200619 yr My office overlooks the square. From what I can tell they are working rapidly to upgrade the garage. There's a different subcontractor around almost every day. There are regularly at least 50 workers on site. If they stay focused, I believe they can get the square itself and the Fifth St. and Vine. St. sidewalks in place in time for Oktoberfest.
March 24, 200619 yr In my experiences with Megen Construction, they have proven to be a very competent contractor, timely and thorough. Politically they were a good choice too because they are a black owned firm. If it can physically be done in time, they will get it done.
March 24, 200619 yr <i>This looks promising. A hip young dude with good musical taste. Less of a chance for balloon animal contests</i> <b>Fountain Sq. manager named</b> THE ENQUIRER The team behind the ongoing $42 million renovation of Fountain Square is this afternoon expected to announce Bill Donabedian to the new position of managing director of the square. Donabedian, who co-founded Cincinnati's independent MidPoint Music Festival, will be charged with programming the Square year-round and making it "a destination for all Cincinnatians," according to a release from project manager Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. Besides 3CDC head Steve Leeper, the announcment at 3 P.M. today will be attended by Mayor Mark Mallory, Vice Mayor Jim Tarbell, Procter & Gamble executive and Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber chairwoman Charlotte Otto and local funk legend Bootsy Collins. The complete overhaul of Fountain Square began in September, and is expected to continue through August. The development is expected to spur further private investment in the immediate area and drive traffic for downtown businesses.
March 25, 200619 yr <i>Here's a bit more info on the hire from the Post</i> <b>Show will go on at Square</b> By Joe Wessels Post contributor One thing's for certain about the construction site that is Fountain Square: When it's open, it will have loads of entertainment. Bill Donabedian, co-founder of the popular and critically acclaimed Midpoint Music Festival that showcases local and national musical acts every fall around downtown Cincinnati, has been named the first managing director of the Fountain Square Management LLC. This new company was formed solely to program entertainment on the square after it reopens later this year.
March 25, 200619 yr Music promoter hired as Fountain Square manager BY MARLA MATZER ROSE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER DOWNTOWN - Concerts, mimes and even tai chi classes could be part of the programming at the new Fountain Square if Bill Donabedian has his way. Donabedian fills the new position of Fountain Square managing director. His hiring was announced Friday by the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., which is managing the year-long, $42 million renovation of the Cincinnati landmark. His salary and other terms of employment were not disclosed. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060325/BIZ01/603250365/1076/BIZ
March 26, 200619 yr Yeah, mimes and jugglers seem a bit tacky. Especially when, according to the renderings, the square is going for an urbane and posh feel.
March 30, 200619 yr Author It seems as good a time as any.... Rock Bottom to close for remodeling Cincinnati Business Courier - 10:45 AM EST Wednesday While Fountain Square is closed for an overhaul, the brewpub on the square will carry out a redo of its own. Rock Bottom Brewery said it will close at 8 p.m. April 15 for about two weeks. During that time, the restaurant will get a new interior, a state-of-the-art audio/visual system and new menu items. A grand reopening will be held at the end of April. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2006/03/27/daily23.html?from_rss=1
March 30, 200619 yr ^ this is kind of good news. If they are undergoing an extensive renovation, then they must have plans to stay open there. :)
March 30, 200619 yr Yeah this is great. Rock Bottom was initially unsure about the remodeling of Fountain Square and thought that it might hurt their business. Since then they have extended their lease and now announced plans to remodeled as well. It is perfect timing and yet another example of the fine work that the 3CDC is spurring around Fountain Square.
March 30, 200619 yr Yeah this is great. Rock Bottom was initially unsure about the remodeling of Fountain Square and thought that it might hurt their business. Since then they have extended their lease and now announced plans to remodeled as well. It is perfect timing and yet another example of the fine work that the 3CDC is spurring around Fountain Square. Unsure, my ass. They were fishing for $$$ from the city. Great news!
March 30, 200619 yr I During that time, the restaurant will get a new interior, a state-of-the-art audio/visual system and new menu items. A grand reopening will be held at the end of April. I hope the menu improves. I have always found their food lacking.
March 30, 200619 yr I agree with Cincy-Rise. I like Cincy-Rise's new cynical outlook and logo. Yea, he was way too positive there for awhile. When does Graeters open? I need some ice cream.
March 30, 200619 yr Yeah, fucking positivity! That isn't the Cynicinnati way! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 31, 200619 yr Cincy-Rise better not be dropping off the "positive" bandwagon, I can't be all alone in that department ;)
March 31, 200619 yr Meenwhile, back at the ranch... I walked past the project this afternoon and saw they are done repaveing the part of 5th street in front of the Westen. It looks like the street could re-open in the next few days.
April 2, 200619 yr Square renovation brings in new dining BY MARLA MATZER ROSE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER With five months to go until the expected re-opening of downtown's Fountain Square as a revitalized destination for shopping and dining, two more announcements have been made regarding restaurants surrounding the Square. The Westin hotel said it will open Ingredients, a new 118-seat casual restaurant, in its long-vacant ground-floor atrium space. Meanwhile, Rock Bottom Brewery said it plans to close for two weeks beginning late afternoon April 15 for extensive renovations to its nearly 10-year-old location.
April 2, 200619 yr It would be great to see the Westin Atrium and lower lobby area return to its former glory. Another nice step would be to move the Fedex/Kinkos site (and whatever is now above it), and make it a two level Joseph-Beth (similar to the Davis-Kidd location they just opened in Nashville).
April 3, 200619 yr usually in the top five to seven restaurants chain-wide," Salupo said. Buried in the article of course... While many of us are not surprised, that is nice to read. Joseph-Beth is a Cincinnati based company, you would think they would have a showcase store on the square and I would expect the same with Graeters!
April 3, 200619 yr I think 3CDC should hire the Westin's leasing agent. They managed to draw two restaurants while 3CDC has nothing.
April 15, 200619 yr >It would be great to see the Westin Atrium and lower lobby area return to its former glory Yeah, as the set of the Jerry Springer Show!
April 15, 200619 yr Pat Berry tried a TV talk show in the atrium back in the 80's I think. It lasted about 15 minutes, but that is the largest most sterile enclosed public space in town, probably in Ohio.
April 15, 200619 yr Pat Berry tried a TV talk show in the atrium back in the 80's I think. It lasted about 15 minutes, but that is the largest most sterile inclosed public space in town, probably in Ohio. Either that or Pat Berry sucked. I used to see that guy hitting the Main St. bars, he thought he was King Sh*t and God's gift to women, never saw him get one though.
April 17, 200619 yr Author Small note: Rock Bottom moves temporary shutdown date Cincinnati Business Courier - 11:19 AM EDT Monday Rock Bottom Brewery said it will now close May 1 for several weeks of renovation, not in mid-April as previously announced. The brewpub, located on Fountain Square, said it will renovate its interior, revamp its menu and add a new audiovisual system, while the square is undergoing a major renovation. Rock Bottom plans to reopen in late May, and will keep all of its 60 employees on its payroll in the interim. The Fountain Square project will be completed in late summer. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2006/04/17/daily4.html?from_rss=1
April 18, 200619 yr I spoke with a server from Rock Bottom the other day and she told me that the restaurant will have a new modern look (lot's of brushed aluminum).
April 19, 200619 yr how about the new Jos. A Bank Store opening up in a few weeks later this spring on Fountain Square. Actually it is in the 525 Vine building. Another positive step for the Fountain square area
April 19, 200619 yr how about the new Jos. A Bank Store opening up in a few weeks later this spring on Fountain Square. Actually it is in the 525 Vine building. Another positive step for the Fountain square area As in Jos. A. Bank clothing store?
April 19, 200619 yr ^Yes. The new 525 Vine lobby is open, and the first-floor retail space is ready for build out. Jos. A Bank should be moving in soon.
April 19, 200619 yr Hunt Club, Brooks Brothers, Jos A Bank... bah! We need more diversity when it comes to clothing stores. When I first saw Brutus' comment I thought he wrote that Joseph Beth was moving in but my eyes were playing tricks on me :( I wish Jos A Bank the best though.
April 19, 200619 yr I am all for any retailers that move downtown! Especially Joseph A. Banks. This is a great store; it is upscale and has some reasonable items as well. I shop at the location in Kenwood every now and then, and I will probably do some more shopping there once they open up downtown!
April 25, 200619 yr The Business Courier has a survey asking what people want to see on Fountain Square. Pretty basic, but a good chance to be heard. http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/poll/index.html?poll_id=916
April 25, 200619 yr Why is the bottom so different from the rest of the place. None of it matches which seems to be a theme for architecture in this city lately. Surprise ... surprise ... blow the trumpets throughout the land ... SSSCincy is not satisfied with something in Cincinnati!
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