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Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park upgrade plans are moving forward as Cincinnati officials approve a new redevelopment path. The Piatt Park upgrade could bring $7.2 million in state funding to modernize the city’s oldest public park. Cincinnati leaders approved a key step that allows a major downtown redevelopment effort to move ahead. On April 16, the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

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Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Piatt Park transformation plans are moving forward as part of a broader downtown investment strategy. Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, commonly known as 3CDC, is advancing a series of projects aimed at reshaping the city’s urban core. The nonprofit developer confirmed that improvements to Piatt Park will be one component of a larger capital plan.…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

Business News

Billions in Cincinnati downtown development redefine the city skyline

The recent surge in Cincinnati downtown development reshapes the urban core. This new era of development is turning traditional business districts into vibrant neighborhoods. 3CDC and local partners are rapidly transforming the city. This downtown development is shifting the core from a traditional 9-to-5 business district. It is now becoming a thriving 24/7 community. Billions…

ByNina OliverioApril 6, 20260Comments

Architectural aerial rendering of the proposed Cincinnati Convention Headquarters Hotel, featuring a tall modern tower and lower terraced sections with green roofs.

Business

Cincinnati developers press for convention headquarters hotel subsidies

The convention headquarters hotel remains at the center of a major funding debate in Cincinnati. The project’s developers are pushing for approval of public subsidies. These subsidies would unlock construction of a 700-room Marriott property connected to the reimagined First Financial Center. The key funding vote is expected this week from both the Cincinnati City…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

Rendering of the newly unveiled Cincinnati Convention Center renovation featuring a large "CINCINNATI" marquee sign on the exterior.

Cincinnati convention center unveils $264 million new look

The newly renovated Cincinnati convention center is officially open for business. This follows an extensive 18-month construction project that redefined the downtown landscape. City leaders and tourism officials celebrated the reopening of the Cincinnati convention center this week. This marks a new era for the region’s hospitality and event industry. The $264 million renovation has…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

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Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Billions in Cincinnati downtown development redefine the city skyline

Cincinnati developers press for convention headquarters hotel subsidies

Cincinnati convention center unveils $264 million new look

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