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Aerial view of the Fort Washington Way highway trench in downtown Cincinnati.

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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

Distant aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River during a hazy sunset.

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Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

Cincinnati has secured $25 million in federal funding to begin capping a portion of Fort Washington Way, marking a major milestone for one of the city’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects. The grant will fund the first phase of a plan that has remained in development for more than two decades and aims to reconnect…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

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FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

FC Cincinnati development is no longer just about what happens on the field. The club has become one of the most powerful engines shaping Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly in the West End and Over-the-Rhine corridor surrounding TQL Stadium. What started as an unlikely lower-division soccer experiment now influences real estate, nightlife, tourism, city branding, and…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 7, 20260Comments

Aerial bird's-eye view of The Banks entertainment district in Cincinnati at night, showing the illuminated Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park along the Ohio River.

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Cincinnati police close The Banks after large crowd disturbance

The Banks closed as officers responded to fights and safety concerns following Opening Day celebrations. Cincinnati police moved quickly Thursday evening to regain control of The Banks, one of the city’s busiest entertainment districts. The situation escalated after thousands of people gathered following the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day. Officers reported multiple fights and disorderly behavior,…

ByNina OliverioMarch 27, 20260Comments

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Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

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

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

Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

Cincinnati police close The Banks after large crowd disturbance

Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

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