Architectural team reviewing building blueprints with a yellow hard hat for Westline Flats apartments in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Westline Flats is moving forward at the former Western Hills Sports Mall site on Cincinnati’s West Side.  However, the proposed 167-unit apartment development remains at the center of a neighborhood debate over affordable housing, traffic, public safety and future investment. Cincinnati City Council’s Housing & Growth Committee voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to advance a…

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Cincinnati to receive $72.1 million from railway trust for infrastructure in FY2028

The board of trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust (CSRT) recently approved a $72.1 million distribution for the city in fiscal year 2028. This will support existing city-owned infrastructure, with an additional $10 million recommendation, designated as a one-time boost. The board approved the distribution during its quarterly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15 for fiscal…

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

Cincinnati surveillance oversight targets city technology This is after the Cincinnati City Council approved a motion requiring the administration to explain how the city uses surveillance technology. Councilmembers Anna Albi, Seth Walsh and Jeff Cramerding sponsored the motion. The request covers cameras, drones and automated license plate readers used by the city. The administration must…

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A solar-powered surveillance camera mounted on a black pole against a clear blue sky.

Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Several council members from the Cincinnati City Council had some questions. Council members Anna Albi, Seth Walsh, and Jeff Cramerding have asked the city administration to provide a detailed overview of its surveillance technology within 30 days. The request covers cameras, police drones, and automated license plate readers. Council members also want information about current…

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Cincinnati Council clashes over $1.14 million in unspent homelessness funding

The Cincinnati City Council members debated the future of the unspent money during the Budget, Finance and Governance Committee.  On Tuesday, the committee ultimately approved three motions directing the money to various organizations and city initiatives.  The proposals still require further Council action before the funding becomes officially allocated through ordinances. The dispute centered on…

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