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…
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…
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…
The Banks’ development plan adds new housing, retail, and public spaces along Cincinnati’s riverfront.
The development project for The Banks received approval from the Cincinnati Planning Commission for a large-scale expansion that will add residential buildings, retail space, entertainment venues, offices, and new public amenities over the next decade.
The Cincinnati Planning Commission approved updated…
The future of Cincinnati’s riverfront district now hinges on city approval of a long-awaited plan to complete its remaining spaces.
Leaders are reviewing recommendations that would shape the final five undeveloped parcels at The Banks, a mixed-use area between Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park.
The proposal reflects nearly a year of planning and…


