Ohio’s modest, and failed, effort to bring passenger rail service to the nation’s most densely populated region without it shows just how far America has fallen from the days when the U.S. built big, and inspired people the world over. Now, we often look to Asia for that inspiration. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: What can Ohio’s failed high-speed rail program teach us about America’s standing in the world?
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I was taking this picture of rental bikes when Jared, who describes Chicago’s bike center as his former baby, came out of the uber-spanking-modern bike shop at the front of the Cincinnati Bike Center just to say hello. I was immediately ushered… . . . → Read More: Stacked: Cincinnati Bike Center: Your Fancy New Bat Cave Those who follow local rock band The Dukes are Dead may have noticed their absence in the music scene during the last few months. What fans may not have guessed is that the band took a break from playing around town to perform in a musical. The band is an … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Interview: The Dukes are Dead Discuss Their Musical Theater Debut The Banks development team announced that Yard House, an American fusion restaurant with 100-250 taps, will open its first Ohio location on Cincinnati’s central riverfront. The 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant will be the first stand-alone tenant at The Banks, located immediately south of the Freedom Center. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Yard House to open first Ohio restaurant along Cincinnati’s central riverfront Its bike month and there is tons of rides to ride!This one started ar Reser in Newport and wound around downtown, OTR, Covington and Newport.But maybe not in that order.[where: 45202] best place to learn how to live downtown cincinnati ohio the ethos o… . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: Howl at the moon ride! Taxicab commission recommends sweeping reforms Cincinnati’s notoriously unregulated taxis may finally become more uniform should recommendations of the Cincinnati Taxicab Advisory Commission become reality. Some of the changes include standardized cab fares throughout the region, more taxi stands, and establishing a “Bill of Rights and Expectations.” More from the Business Courier: Councilman Wendell Young (D) [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Taxicab commission recommends sweeping reforms Developers will break ground on more housing uptown in Corryville in the near future. The project will be the second phase of the $80 million Village of Stetson Square development located immediately south of University Hospital, and will include 18 units. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Latest phase of Stetson Square takes on new urban form Cincinnatians, I really hope that you’ll be able to stop by Visionaries + Voices this Thursday night, 5-8pm for the opening reception for the exhibit Autocomplete: A Collaborative Coloring Book which I curated along with Nick Paddock, Jackie Covert and Matt Distel. Last summer, Nick, Jackie and I invited V+V artists to create black-and-white artwork [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Autocomplete: A Collaborative Coloring Book Exhibit at Visionaries + Voices 60-unit apartment building planned for Madison Road in Oakely A new development being called Oakley Lofts would bring 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments to Madison Road at Appleton Street. More from the Cincinnati Enquirer: The five-story building will have a commercial component on the first floor. The upper floors will be residential. Chris Bortz, a [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: 60-unit apartment building planned for Madison Road in Oakley More new housing to be built uptown in Corryville The housing construction boom continues uptown as developers announce their intentions to build a second phase to the popular Village of Stetson Square development in Corryville. More from the Cincinnati Enquirer: Four newly constructed buildings are planned to house 16 one-bedroom units with studies and two [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: More new housing to be built uptown in Corryville Reds: baseball season has started, and 5chw4r7z checks out a Cincinnati Reds game at the ballpark. Brighton Bicycle Club: exploring Cincinnati’s bicycling history. Fabulous Wedding Finds from Etsy: Bow Ties & Bliss likes our custom seed bomb wedding favors. Mother’s Day Gift Guide! Super Stylish, Yet Practical… Just Like Mom: Count Me Healthy Jewelry recommends [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere On the inaugural episode of The UrbanCincy Podcast, urban planner Natalia Gomez Rojas joins the UrbanCincy team from Colombia to discuss bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. Randy and Natalia discuss their experience using the TransMilenio system in Bogotá, and the lessons Cincinnati and other U.S. cities can take away. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Episode #1: Bus Rapid Transit Cincinnati to offer domestic partner benefits. Following through on a campaign promise, Cincinnati City Councilman Chris Seelbach (D) championed through domestic partnership benefits this week. The move will place Cincinnati amongst an estimated 200 other cities from around the country who offer similar benefits to same-sex couples. More from the Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati became the second city [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Cincinnati to offer domestic partner benefits If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that one of my favorite people in the world is Cedric Michael Cox. He’s been a dear friend and supportive neighbor for almost as long as we’ve lived in Cincinnati, and he’s also a talented painter who is participating in the 82nd Annual [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Maya’s Green at the National Art League As UrbanCincy gets ready to celebrate its five-year anniversary, we are introducing a variety of new features and technical upgrades intended to keep you – the readers – better connected. The first of those new features are now operational, with more coming soon. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: UrbanCincy begins rolling out new website features, announces bi-weekly podcast Japanese restaurant coming to OTR this fall Just one week after UrbanCincy announced that Hapa, an Asian-inspired restaurant, will open at 1331 Vine Street, it is now being reported that a Japanese restaurant will join it across the street. From the Cincinnati Enquirer: The concept is an izakaya, or what you might call a Japanese [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Japanese restaurant coming to OTR this fall The building at 12th and Walnut Sts. in Over-the-Rhine that once housed Noel’s Plumbing Supply Inc. is now home to the Coffee Emporium roastery. I can’t even express how much I love this logo, so thanks for not taking down the old sign. … . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Noel’s Plumbing Supply Inc. Ghost Sign in Over-the-Rhine The Happy Maladies performing at Rohs Street Cafe Photo by Coulter Loeb The first weekend in May marks the ninth anniversary of Rohs Street Cafe in Clifton Heights. This year, the cafe is celebrating the momentous occasion with an extended weekend of events from Thursday, May 3rd to Saturday, May 5th. … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Rohs Street Cafe Marks 9th Anniversary with Extended Weekend Celebration From ghost town to night-on-the-town Nearly one month ago we asked whether Cincinnati is in the midst of a contemporary golden age. With all of the public and private investment taking place throughout the city, the answer seemed to be an easy yes. Now, Cincinnati’s mainstream media is echoing our thoughts. From WCPO: On virtually [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: From ghost town to night-on-the-town Cincinnati’s city administration is working on a new complete streets initiative that could impact all 52 neighborhoods. Prior to any official actions, city leaders are waiting for the community to comment through the ongoing Plan Build Live initiative currently taking place. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Cincinnati moves forward with city-wide ‘complete streets’ initiative |
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