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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

Construction workers in high-visibility vests pouring and smoothing fresh concrete for a sidewalk repair in a residential neighborhood.

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City funding for Cincinnati sidewalk repairs boosts pedestrian safety plans

Implementing comprehensive Cincinnati sidewalk repairs remains a major priority for local government leaders this year. Frequent pedestrians know the struggle of navigating cracked or uneven pavement daily. Fortunately, city officials are focusing heavily on fixing these dangerous pathways immediately. They want to ensure residents can walk safely to schools, parks, and transit stops. This initiative…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

Aerial view of Paycor Stadium and the downtown Cincinnati skyline along the Ohio River.

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

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…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

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…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

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…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

A residential street in Cincinnati featuring a speed hump, zebra-stripe crosswalk, and a 20 mph speed limit sign with an active speed indicator showing 19 mph, illustrating a traffic calming project.

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Pedestrian safety programs reduce crashes, speeds across Cincinnati neighborhoods

Pedestrian safety programs are reducing vehicle speeds and serious crashes across Cincinnati neighborhoods. City officials say pedestrian safety programs are delivering consistent safety improvements across 22 neighborhoods, based on a recent update to the City Council’s Climate, City Services and Infrastructure Committee. The report highlights how targeted infrastructure changes are slowing drivers and lowering the…

ByNina OliverioApril 15, 20260Comments

The lower half of several pedestrians walking across a painted white crosswalk on an asphalt city street.

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Pedestrian safety improves in Cincinnati as deaths and injuries decline

Pedestrian safety is improving in Cincinnati as new data shows fewer deaths and serious injuries. The number of pedestrian fatalities in Cincinnati has declined over the past three years, signaling a positive shift for public safety. City data shows there were five pedestrian deaths in 2025, compared with six in 2024 and 10 in 2023.…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Cincinnati resident survey results reveal declining public satisfaction with safety and infrastructure. The latest resident survey highlights growing concerns about roads, services, and quality of life in Cincinnati. City leaders are facing renewed pressure after the latest resident survey showed sharp declines in satisfaction across key services. The findings point to safety concerns and poor…

ByNina OliverioMarch 20, 20260Comments

Construction site in Greater Cincinnati featuring a wooden sign that reads "Rural Preservation Not Data Centers" and "Zoning Alert: Industrial Expansion."

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Wilmington council approves data center zoning amid heavy community pushback

The recent data center zoning approval marks a major economic shift for Wilmington. Local leaders hope this data center zoning decision brings new jobs to the region. The Wilmington City Council officially passed new data center zoning ordinances on Thursday. Consequently , this data center zoning decision fundamentally changes the landscape of Clinton County. The…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati data center permit pause considered amid push for zoning regulations

Cincinnati data center permit pause is under consideration by city officials. Cincinnati leaders are weighing a Cincinnati data center permit pause to allow time for comprehensive regulations. City Council’s Housing and Growth Committee held a special meeting where members discussed halting new permits for about three months so planners can draft tailored zoning measures.…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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

City funding for Cincinnati sidewalk repairs boosts pedestrian safety plans

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Pedestrian safety programs reduce crashes, speeds across Cincinnati neighborhoods

Pedestrian safety improves in Cincinnati as deaths and injuries decline

Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Wilmington council approves data center zoning amid heavy community pushback

Cincinnati data center permit pause considered amid push for zoning regulations

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