April 23, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 3 for April 22, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/04/22/now-available-season-2-episode-3-for-april-22-2009/ Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below. We had a full studio today! Matt Strauss and James Bass from Price Hill Will stopped by to discuss what that organization is doing for the neighborhood. Isaac Foust from Nature’s Garden Delivered talked about his unique Cincinnati-area business, the importance of local agriculture, and sustainable business practices. Randy Simes and I commented on the latest plans for the Brent Spence Bridge, the Queensgate Terminals proposal, extended hours at Findlay Market, and the criticisms of Chris Smitherman coming from activists in town. Finally, Mark Miller calls in to clarify COAST’s position on the Streetcar and their petition drive.
April 23, 200916 yr Good thing I wasn't there. The call from Mark Miller was ridiculous. To a person, the streetcar opponents are either uninformed or intentionally misinforming the public.
April 23, 200916 yr well Randy, that was frustrating to say the least. I am sure you would like another swipe at the guy.
April 24, 200916 yr It's hard to talk with anyone who refuses to answer any question with a direct response.
April 28, 200916 yr Rumor has it that Mark Miller might be in the studio for tomorrow's show. If so, I will gladly accept callers... I know a few of you here might have questions/comments for him. :)
April 30, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 4 for April 29, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/04/29/now-available-season-2-episode-4-for-april-29-2009/ Travis Estell, Randy Simes, and Jake Mecklenborg discuss Queensgate Terminals, the new proposal for Community Council redefinitions, Hyde Park’s downzoning, and Hamilton County’s plans for a “One Stop” development center. Mark Miller calls in and adds to our discussion of our region’s reliance on coal power. Finally, Dave Keaton stops by for a Cincinnati Sports Update.
May 6, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 5 for May 6, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/05/06/now-available-season-2-episode-5-for-may-6-2009/#comments Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the latest news on Queensgate Terminals, the Brent Spence Bridge, development in Kenwood, “dead malls” in the suburbs, biking in Cincinnati, UC’s increased enrollment, restaurant news, and–of course–Shadow Hare.
May 6, 200916 yr Not sure about Shadow Hare himself, but it's obvious that Mia Carruthers is part of the Allegiance of Heroes.
May 13, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 6 for May 13, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/05/13/now-available-season-2-episode-6-for-may-13-2009/ Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg are joined by Matt Bourgeois, director of CHCURC, and discuss Uptown Commons, University Park, Calhoun Street Marketplace, the Old St. George church, Corryville Crossings, University Plaza, and other Uptown developments. We also touch on landlord accreditation and city council’s ordinance on redefining community councils. Finally, Jake weighs in on the latest Brent Spence Bridge proposal.
May 20, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 7 for May 20, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/05/20/now-available-season-2-episode-7-for-may-20-2009/ Today’s show is a quick rundown of some Cincinnati news stories, including the 4200 Vine redevelopment, Leslie Ghiz’ Streetcar flip-flop, Metro’s new Zoo hub, Mallory in Vegas, CPS’ old school building auction, car dealerships closing in Cincinnati, tuition at UC, restaurant news, and the Taste of Cincinnati. Mark Miller calls in and comments on Ghiz and the Water Works spinoff proposal.
May 28, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 8 for May 27, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/05/27/now-available-season-2-episode-8-for-may-27-2009/ Travis Estell, Randy Simes, and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the Gateway Quarter, the 4200 Vine project, The Banks, Cincinnati Public School’s building auction, Spring Grove Avenue bike lanes, general thoughts on transit, and topics from “The Infrastructurist” website.
June 3, 200916 yr Now Available: Season 2, Episode 9 for June 3, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/06/03/now-available-season-2-episode-9-for-june-3-2009/ Travis Estell and Randy Simes are joined by Emily Schneider to get a preview of the documentary “The New Metropolis” by filmmaker Andrea Torrice. The film covers the revitalization of our nation’s inner-ring suburbs, using two Cincinnati neighborhoods as examples, and will debut nationally on PBS this fall. Also discussed are the NCR relocation, Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Market on the Square, and more.
June 25, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for June 24, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/06/24/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-june-24-2009/. Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss the latest report on OTR’s safety, and provide updates on the library levy proposal, a new Ohio nuclear power plant, Union Terminal, Cincinnati Public Schools’ building auction, and more. Chad Sims chats with us about the Hyde Park Blast.
July 2, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 1, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/07/01/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-july-1-2009/ Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg discuss perceptions of Downtown, the latest developments on the Cincinnati Streetcar, the Kennedy Connector, Millworks, the Eastern Corridor project, the UrbaNexus event, retail at Great American Tower, and biking from Columbus to Cincinnati.
July 2, 200915 yr ^So I guess Elizabeth didn't end up calling in to talk about the UrbaNexus event then?
July 2, 200915 yr No, I didn't get a chance to call her before the show started and I didn't get any calls during the live show.
July 9, 200915 yr Now Available: Explore Cincinnati for July 8, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/07/08/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-july-8-2009/ Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the Ohio casinos proposal, VP Joe Biden in the tri-state, the Enquirer getting played, Twittering at city council, the documentary Taken for a Ride, and much more. Kevin LeMaster talks with us about his website, Building Cincinnati.
July 15, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 15, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/07/15/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-july-15-2009/ Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss the layoffs at the Enquirer and Cin Weekly, development along I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, young Cincinnatians sticking up for the city, the Museum Center tax levy proposal, reconstructing Washington Park, two new restaurants in the tri-state, and much more.
July 15, 200915 yr Interesting... when will the people be out to make cincinnati safe.. Advertise that on the radio show. I heard that last month OTR was ranked as being the most dangerous area in the country. A 25% chance of being a victim of a crime...
July 16, 200915 yr Interesting... when will the people be out to make cincinnati safe.. Advertise that on the radio show. I heard that last month OTR was ranked as being the most dangerous area in the country. A 25% chance of being a victim of a crime... Not sure if you're referring to something we said in the latest episode? As for the report claiming that part of OTR is the most dangerous neighborhood in the country, we covered that on the June 24th episode
July 16, 200915 yr Oh ok.. So has there been any brainstorming on curving that? Last time I was in OTR a prostitute tried to get in my car.. It could be a nice area if something was done but until then it gives cincinnati a bad rep.
July 16, 200915 yr Oh ok.. So has there been any brainstorming on curving that? Last time I was in OTR a prostitute tried to get in my car.. It could be a nice area if something was done but until then it gives cincinnati a bad rep. Yes, quite a bit is being done to clean up OTR. Increased police patrols, millions of dollars of investment into rehabbing historic buildings, new businesses opening up, new apartments and condos, new schools, beautification and streetscaping projects, cleaning up Washington Park and possibly relocating the drop-in center for the homeless. It's unfortunate that you had a bad experience there. I've never had a problem there. Several other people on this forum spend much more time in OTR than I do (or live there) and have also not had problems.
July 17, 200915 yr I too have never had any issues while in OTR. People see things differently and also may bring things on themselves could be the cause.
July 17, 200915 yr When I had my incident I was in my new sportscar so maybe something thinking I could give money away freely because I had a nice car was the problem. Hmm
July 18, 200915 yr I've been in BMW 7-series, with the top down and we've never been prostituted. Now, on my bike, many times yes but it has become almost comical. And it's always been on McMicken near Lynn.
July 23, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 22, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/07/22/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-july-22-2009/ Travis and Emily run through the week’s news on Agenda 360, The Banks, Metro, Newport on the Levee, NY Times promoting Cincy, WOXY, and more. Sherman Cahal joins us to chat about preservation in OTR and Seattle’s light rail. Mark Miller weighs in on the Riverfront Transit Center and The Banks. ALSO! I have set up a feedback line for the show, allowing you to call in and leave comments that we will air on the show. Many listeners subscribe to the podcast and therefore can't call in live, so this line will allow you to have your voice heard. If you have any response to our discussions or other callers, please call the line and weigh in. The number is (513) 2 EXPLORE, or (513) 239-7567.
July 23, 200915 yr I've been in BMW 7-series, with the top down and we've never been prostituted. The 7-series doesn't come in a convertible, maybe the 6-series?
July 30, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 29, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/07/29/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-july-29-2009/ Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss news on retaining Ohio grads, new UC student housing options, Northside’s Citirama 2010, this weekend’s downtown festivals and conventions, national attention for College Hill, Findlay Market, and more. Ronny Salerno stops by to talk about The Banks, transportation, and his website, Queen City Discovery.
August 6, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 5, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/08/05/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-august-5-2009/ Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss layoffs at the city; projects that will and won’t be receiving stimulus money; possible USPS branch closures; ODOT’s I-75 work; new jobs and new parking Downtown; the city’s controversial expanded recycling program; Kenwood Towne Place; preservation in OTR; The Righteous Room; Downtown Restaurant Week; the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards; national publicity for a local folk band; and more! Sean Fisher and Kurt Myers talk with us about their website BuyCincy and what we can do to encourage more local business patronage.
August 13, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 12, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/08/13/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-august-12-2009/ Travis Estell, Emily Schneider, and Jake Mecklenborg discuss news on the Northside Business District; our new city-wide plan; the 2010 census; more retail Downtown; student housing in Corryville; Kenwood Towne Place; parking downtown; the Eighth Street Viaduct; Downtown Restaurant Week; and more.
August 21, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 19, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/08/19/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-august-19-2009/ We discuss news on The Banks, Kenwood Towne Place, City Council candidates, the Lindner Tennis Center, stimulus grants, new restaurants, and more. Elizabeth Edwards joins us to talk about several projects fostering innovation in our city. Tairy Greene talks about his organization and blog, CAAST.
August 27, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 26, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/08/26/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-august-26-2009/ We discuss news on City Council candidates, Ohio’s tax credit for filmmakers, green development in Northside, economic growth across the county, the Krohn Conservatory, and more. Peter Hames joins us to discuss population loss in Cincinnati, part-time City Council members, and direct democracy. Kathleen Norris talks with us about bringing more unique businesses to Over the Rhine, Downtown, and Uptown, and the effects of redevelopment in the Gateway Quarter.
September 10, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/09/10/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-september-9-2009/ We discuss news on the Moerlein Lager House, UC’s new president, a new Neon’s, the NuTone site in Madisonville, and yesterday’s Issue 9 debate. Shawn Hesse joins us to talk about the Office of Environmental Quality and expanded recycling in Cincinnati. Lisa Desatnik talks to us about the Old West Festival.
September 15, 200915 yr I would love to see a show on the connections that Cincinnati is putting in place to connect businesses located in this area with suppliers and markets in China and other countries. Cincinnati has a dynamic small business community that is really global but it's not talked up much.
September 15, 200915 yr Do you know of any particular local businesses with these types of connections, or efforts by the city to put them in place? This would be a great topic for the show but I'm not sure where to look for more information.
September 16, 200915 yr There is a European-focused business crowd that is somewhat associated with the Chamber of Commerce - they would be a good resource to make those connections I'd guess.
September 16, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/09/10/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-september-9-2009/ We discuss news on the Moerlein Lager House, UC’s new president, a new Neon’s, the NuTone site in Madisonville, and yesterday’s Issue 9 debate Thank you very much for the positive mention. There was a question on your show as to where the money was coming from for Neon's Unplugged and the answer is, in large part, our own pockets. We already have all of the equiptment provided by another member of the community to outfit the entire bar, both inside and out. We will have favorable lease concessions and all and all we are looking to keep the cost of entry as low as possible, not by being cheap, but by allowing the space to speak for itself vs massive tennant improvement cost. Ongoing cost and maintance in the inside portion will be self funded by the proceeds of the bar which the principles of the company will initially forego for themeselves. In addition, much of the initial cost on new concepts are spent in defining and locating the venue, we are able to cut those cost through aquiring both a known name and known location. Two events are in the planning stages now that will also provide some seed money to next springs opening. Thanks again for the mention.
September 17, 200915 yr Weedrose & dmerkow -- Thanks for the info. I'll look into this. Michael -- Thanks for the clarification. Love this project, can't wait to see how it turns out.
September 17, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 16, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/09/16/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-september-16-2009/ We discuss news on Vernon Manor, furloughs for city employees, endorsements for council candidates and issues, legalized gambling in Ohio, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and our city’s newest restaurant. Emily takes a look at the history of Ohio’s canals.
September 24, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 23, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/09/24/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-september-23-2009/ We discuss news on the Cincinnati Riverfront Park, Metro, major conventions coming to Cincinnati, LEED condos in OTR, and new local restaurants. Peter Hames joins Travis and Emily for discussions on 3C rail, Metro, transportation funding, and more.
October 9, 200915 yr We's back. Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 7, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/10/08/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-october-7-2009/ We discuss news on Metro, Cincinnati’s budget, the Metropole apartments, Union Terminal’s preservation, and more. We talk to Ronny Salerno and Sherman Cahal about their Exploring Cincinnati photography exhibit. Vickie Magliano talks with us about Spin for the Cure.
October 15, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 14, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/10/15/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-october-14-2009/ Travis and Emily are joined by Peter Hames to discuss Cincinnati’s mayoral race and Ohio state issues 1, 2, and 3. We also discuss news updates on Vernon Manor, Queensgate Terminals, Metro, Clifton Plaza, and a new Jean Robert de Cavel restaurant.
October 22, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 21, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/10/22/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-october-21-2009/ Travis and Emily discuss listener feedback on Ohio issues 1-3, Hamilton County issue 4-7, and Cincinnati issue 8. We also discuss news on Ohio’s Grants for Grads program, historic preservation in Over the Rhine, Clifton Heights improvements, and more.
October 28, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 28, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/10/28/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-october-28-2009/ Dr. Jim Uber joins us for an in-depth conversation on Cincinnati’s Streetcar proposal. We then discuss Issue 9 and its effects on the Streetcar plan, the 3C Corridor high-speed rail plan, and the Eastern Corridor commuter rail plan. Plus, news updates on The Banks, the Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Eighth Street Viaduct, recycling in Cincinnati, and more.
November 5, 200915 yr Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for November 4, 2009 http://explorecincinnati.com/2009/11/04/now-available-explore-cincinnati-for-november-4-2009/ Travis and Emily discuss the election results, news on the Metropole/21C hotel, Rookwood Exchange, Cincinnati road projects, new restaurants, and more.
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