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 ZinserApril 22, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

News Real Estate

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

A sample close-up image of a skateboard resting on a ledge at the Camp Washington skatepark in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati skatepark breaks ground in Camp Washington ahead of fall opening

The construction of Cincinnati skatepark has officially begun in the Camp Washington neighborhood. This project marks the city’s first full-scale public facility designed for skateboarders. The city of Cincinnati has started building its first full-scale skatepark, with officials targeting a fall 2026 opening. The long-awaited Cincinnati skatepark will bring a dedicated space for skaters within…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

Digital rendering of the new Brighton Approach Bridge spanning a roadway in Cincinnati, featuring a modernized concrete structure and upgraded pedestrian fencing.

Community News

New bridge opening reconnects neighborhoods after $8M project

The new bridge opening will reconnect key Cincinnati neighborhoods after years of limited access. This also marks the completion of a nearly $8 million infrastructure investment. Cincinnati officials say the long-awaited bridge project will restore a vital connection between several communities. The new structure replaces a nearly century-old bridge that had become unsafe for regular…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

Community

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati safety is not just about crime statistics. It’s about how people experience the city in real time. In just a few weeks, Cincinnati has seen a mass shooting at a downtown venue, multiple incidents in Mt. Airy, and separate shootings in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Westwood. None of these events is necessarily connected. But…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 22, 20260Comments

Illustration of the Cincinnati skyline featuring a construction crane, building blueprints, and an "approved" stamp, representing urban development and zoning reforms.

Community

Cincinnati zoning reforms accelerate local housing construction and reduce red tape

The latest data reveals that the new Cincinnati zoning reforms are actively cutting development red tape. City officials expect these Cincinnati zoning reforms to continuously boost local housing production over the next decade. The initial impacts of the Connected Communities legislation are finally becoming clear. The targeted rule changes passed in June 2024 are successfully…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Real Estate

Corporex Ovation Opens Its Doors: A Bold Vision for the Newport Riverfront Comes to Life

You don’t usually expect a construction tour to feel like a grand opening — but at Ovation in Newport, that’s exactly what it was. I walked the site this morning during a hardhat tour with Corporex and left convinced: this is no ordinary development. It’s one of the most ambitious urban projects the region…