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Western Hills Sports Mall building near West Price Hill ahead of proposed redevelopment

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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The old Western Hills Sports Mall property isn't coming back as a community asset. Instead, it's headed for redevelopment into yet another income-restricted apartment complex — and once again, the real burden will fall on West Price Hill residents, even though city maps try to pretend otherwise. In fact, the Western Hills Sports Mall redevelopment…

ByTodd Zinser1 day ago0Comments

University of Cincinnati campus showing rapid growth, student activity, and new construction in Uptown Cincinnati

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University of Cincinnati Enrollment Growth Reaches 54,000+

UC's Decade-Long Climb: From Regional School to Enrollment Outlier Most major public universities have watched enrollment flatten or decline since 2018. The University of Cincinnati's enrollment growth has defied the demographic cliff that demographers warned would devastate higher education. Fall 2025 brought 53,682 students to campus—a record—with projections now exceeding 54,000. This isn't uniform growth. Traditional…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 18, 20260Comments

Pedestrians walking along a brick-paved path lined with trees and benches at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati.

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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

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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

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Survey results show Cincinnati residents favor housing over arena at West End garage site

Cincinnati residents weigh future of West End garage site A new survey shows many residents prefer housing and mixed-use development over building an arena at the West End garage. A West End garage survey is offering new insight into what Cincinnati residents want to see built on one of the city’s most debated redevelopment sites. The…

ByNina OliverioMarch 5, 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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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

University of Cincinnati Enrollment Growth Reaches 54,000+

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

Survey results show Cincinnati residents favor housing over arena at West End garage site

Cincinnati convention center unveils $264 million new look

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