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Cincinnati historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

A forthcoming study commissioned by Cincinnati Preservation revealed that Cincinnati historic districts accounted for nearly half of the city’s population growth from 2020 to 2024. The study found that about five percent of Cincinnati’s land area, represented by local historic districts, accounted for almost 50 percent of the city’s population growth during the period. This…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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New College Hill library branch moves toward construction in Cincinnati

Plans for a new College Hill library branch are advancing as the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library moves closer to construction on the project. The new facility will relocate the existing College Hill Branch into the neighborhood’s business district. Library officials have identified 1609 W. North Bend Road as the future site. The property…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

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Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

Cincinnati officials launched the planning process Friday, Aug. 28, with city leaders, Downtown residents and business representatives. The effort will create a new long-term vision for Downtown Cincinnati as the area continues to undergo major development. The plan will examine how public spaces, streets, housing, offices and new projects fit together. Mayor Aftab Pureval said…

ByNina OliverioAugust 29, 20260Comments

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UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

The University of Cincinnati (UC) construction projects received a major funding boost Tuesday as the UC Board of Trustees approved $135 million for two projects. The construction projects include a new STEM Academic Facility and renovations to a former YMCA building on Calhoun Street. Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the approvals after the board’s Aug.…

ByNina OliverioAugust 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Cincinnati arts center plans are moving forward as the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company launches a $25 million fundraising campaign for a new community facility. The Cincinnati arts center would add 19,000 square feet of space to the company’s Over-the-Rhine campus. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced the expansion Friday, Aug. 21, as it began the fundraising effort…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati library plans $18M replacement as Delhi branch demolition nears

The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library plans to replace its aging Delhi Township Branch with a larger facility. The current branch at 5095 Foley Road has served the community since 1968. The project has an estimated investment of $18 million. Library officials expect construction to begin in late 2026 and finish before the end…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

Colorful mural on the Crossroad Health Center building at a street intersection in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati.

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OTR parking lot planned after 3CDC gets approval to demolish former health center

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) received city approval to demolish the former Crossroad Health Center building in Over-the-Rhine (OTR). The organization plans to clear the site and create a new surface parking lot with 51 spaces. The property sits near Liberty and Vine streets, where Crossroad operated before moving to its new North…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

A fire at the construction site of Cincinnati’s new Farmer Music Center prompted a response from multiple fire departments on July 29. The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. at the venue under construction on Kellogg Road in Anderson Township. Firefighters contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to other parts of the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Mayor Aftab Pureval said his administration has not proposed using Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust dollars to pay directly for construction of the highway caps. Instead, he said city officials are evaluating whether trust funds could legally support related infrastructure improvements connected to the broader redevelopment effort. His comments came after former Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

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Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

New College Hill library branch moves toward construction in Cincinnati

Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

Cincinnati arts center campaign launches for new 19,000-square-foot facility

Cincinnati library plans $18M replacement as Delhi branch demolition nears

OTR parking lot planned after 3CDC gets approval to demolish former health center

Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

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