The Food Hussy!: The Hot Ticket: Yard House

I didn’t think much about it when we headed over to the newly opened Yard House last week – but I guess it’s a pretty hot ticket! We were there at lunch and it was easy-peasy getting a table. So if you’re hot to try it – head there at lunch. You just c… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: The Hot Ticket: Yard House

Visualingual: Polinsky Co. Ghost Sign in Cincinnati

The Polinsky Co. Office Furniture ghost sign refers to a business at 210 East. 9th St. in downtown Cincinnati, but it’s painted onto the back of the building and visible from Main St. Typewriters, adding machines, and calculators, but what … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Polinsky Co. Ghost Sign in Cincinnati

Visualingual: Elsewhere

Pale as a Ghost Sign: I get to keep awesome company, getting quoted in this article alongside Tod from the American Sign Museum and Bill from The Writing on the Walls. After Failed Court Battle, Crew Demolish Former Gamble House: … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere

UrbanCincy: Parking Requirement Removal Makes Housing More Affordable

Parking Requirement Removal Makes Housing More Affordable Hot on the heels of Cincinnati’s move to begin eliminating parking requirements in the urban core, UCLA has released a study that highlights how excess parking from parking requirements contribute to the increase in rent or mortgage payment for developments that may not need as much parking as [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Parking Requirement Removal Makes Housing More Affordable

UrbanCincy: Cincinnati Proposes Eliminating Parking Requirements in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine

The City of Cincinnati will hold a public conference this evening about proposed amendment to the zoning code that would deregulate parking requirements throughout the center city. The news comes one year after Vice Mayor Qualls passed a motion for such action. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Cincinnati Proposes Eliminating Parking Requirements in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine

The Food Hussy!: Food Hussy Review: Taqueria Mercado

I’m usually a “pack my lunch” kinda gal – and the crew that is the “going out” group doesn’t usually go for Mexican – but every once in a while the stars align and they go for Mexican on a day when I want to go out – those are the days I say, YAHOOOOOO… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Food Hussy Review: Taqueria Mercado

Visualingual: Noted without Comment

Okay, just one comment: I suddenly have the urge to unearth my Trapper Keeper from junior high and compare my adolescent hand-lettering efforts to this sign in downtown Cincinnati. . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Noted without Comment

5chw4r7z: dunnhumby Centre

If you live or work downtown undoubtedly you’ve paused for a moment to watch the construction activity on Race. A couple things come to mind as I’ve watched the excavation. Its been interesting as they’ve gone down through levels of old subbasements le… . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: dunnhumby Centre

5chw4r7z: sturm und drang

[where: 45202] best place to learn how to live downtown cincinnati ohio the ethos of Cincinnati comments? . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: sturm und drang

UrbanCincy: Work on Smale Riverfront Park Progresses Despite Lack of State, Federal Funds

Cincinnatians will celebrate the opening of a major expansion of Smale Riverfront Park this May. But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the $120M project thus far, as it has seen state and federal funding all but dry up during its construction. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Work on Smale Riverfront Park Progresses Despite Lack of State, Federal Funds

UrbanCincy: Could Cincinnati host the 2014 Big East Basketball Tournament?

Could Cincinnati host the 2014 Big East Basketball Tournament?. The 2014 Big East Basketball Tournament will be its last before the ‘Catholic 7’ take over and make the conference their own. This year’s tournament, which starts tonight at Madison Square Garden, will be its last in Midtown Manhattan. After that, league sources say that they [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Could Cincinnati host the 2014 Big East Basketball Tournament?

UrbanCincy: City of Cincinnati to Implement Safety Improvements for Pedestrians

The design and signalization of Cincinnati’s pedestrian crossings will be changing over the coming years due to new safety standards put in place by state and federal agencies. One of the improvements will include longer crossing times and new countdown signals. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: City of Cincinnati to Implement Safety Improvements for Pedestrians

Visualingual: Elsewhere

A Garden of Many Voices: The Civic Garden Center at the 2013 Home & Garden Show: all about this year’s Civic Garden Center display [also, my friend worked on it and wrote this article, so I'm doubly proud]. Cincinnati Canstruction … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere

UrbanCincy: PHOTOS: 2013 Bockfest Turned Out the Crowds on Busy Weekend

Bockfest celebrated another great year of spring-time and beer celebrations over the past weekend. Record crowds reportedly turned out for the festival’s 21st year, and UrbanCincy was their to “cover” it all on your behalf. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: PHOTOS: 2013 Bockfest Turned Out the Crowds on Busy Weekend

UrbanCincy: Join author of book on Cincinnati’s incomplete subway at March’s URBANexchange

We’ll be back at the Moerlein Lager House on Wednesday for another edition of URBANexchange. This month we’ll be giving away two signed copies of ‘Cincinnati’s Incomplete Subway: The Complete History’ and will offer you a chance to speak directly with the author. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Join author of book on Cincinnati’s incomplete subway at March’s URBANexchange

Visualingual: A Perfect Weekend in Cincinnati

This question has come up in conversation and, when I’ve had the pleasure of hosting first-time visitors to Cincinnati, I’ve faced this challenge myself: how best to introduce an outsider to the Queen City? Here is my ideal itinerary for … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: A Perfect Weekend in Cincinnati

5chw4r7z: Pogue’s Garage

I always seem to luck into one crazy adventure or another, and one trip I will never ever pass up is a photo tour with the infamous super photg Gordon Bombay. Ronnie, aka Gordon Bombay was downtown to shoot Tower place mall and when he said it I mental… . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: Pogue’s Garage

Visualingual: Elsewhere

Exploring Cincinnati, Mayoral-Style: Mayor Mark Mallory shows off the Queen City in the NY Post. Nineteenth Century Covington Mansion Demolished: because Walgreens plans to build a store a block away from its current one. Weekly Farmers Market Coming to Washington … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere

Visualingual: Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

The documentary Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles focuses on artist Justin Duerr’s quest to find the maker of the so-called Toynbee tiles that have been embedded in streets across the US and in South America over the … Continue reading → . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles

UrbanCincy: Cincinnati Aims to Use P3 to Upgrade Parking Assets, Leverage Economic Development

The City of Cincinnati released the details of a proposed overhaul of the city’s parking assets, which would net an upfront $92M payment with installments of approximately $3M annually. The deal would lease thousands of on-street parking spaces, five city-owned garages and several city-owned parking lots. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Cincinnati Aims to Use P3 to Upgrade Parking Assets, Leverage Economic Development

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