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…
An industrial development is moving forward at a former Procter & Gamble property in Cincinnati with a proposed $33 million warehouse project.
This development at the long-vacant Winton Hills site aims to transform a former corporate campus into a modern logistics facility. It will add new industrial space to the region’s commercial real estate pipeline.…
Cincinnati has earned a place among the nation’s leading metropolitan areas after appearing in a new ranking of the 100 best U.S. cities for 2026.
The recognition comes from Resonance Consultancy’s annual America’s Best Cities report, which evaluates metropolitan areas based on livability, prosperity, and desirability.
The Cincinnati best cities recognition reflects a broader…
Cincinnati City Council approved a new city budget that includes $2 million for the Farmer Music Center, a planned outdoor amphitheater near Riverbend Music Center.
The Farmer Music Center funding package moved forward despite opposition from several council members who argued the money should be redirected to infrastructure and housing priorities.
The budget vote concludes…
Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces.
The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million.
The project…
As Cincinnati continues to address housing affordability concerns, a growing conversation centers on micro-apartments—compact residential units designed to maximize functionality within a smaller footprint.
Supporters argue that these units can provide lower-cost housing in desirable neighborhoods, while critics question whether shrinking living spaces offer a sustainable long-term solution.
The discussion comes as Cincinnati faces continued…
Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants
The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability.
WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…
Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way.
The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront.
Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…
Developers in Cincinnati continue to face rising construction costs across commercial and residential projects in 2026.
Builders report are reshaping timelines, budgets, and housing construction trends throughout Ohio.
Construction costs across Cincinnati climbed again in 2026 as developers faced higher prices for labor, steel, concrete, insurance, and financing.
Several local builders and contractors said projects…
Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting.
This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave.
The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…


