Tuesday, June 25 2013
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City's Aging Sewer System on track to Receive Upgrades
Hamilton County Commissioner Chris Monzel and Councilman Chris Seelbach announced a deal today that should lift a hold on county funds dedicated to fixing the city's aging sewer system. As a condition, city council will rework the "responsible bidder" legislation passed last month that requires contractors to establish and fund accredited apprenticeship programs.
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European-style Hostel to open in Over the Rhine
If you’re looking for a place to recommend to friends to crash when they visit town, Ghettopia might be your answer. Susan Angel wants to bring some of Europe’s bunkhouse mentality to Over the Rhine by opening Ghettopia OTR Bunk Haus, a 22-room hostel complete with three showers, steam room and a kitchenette. Beds at Ghettopia are $25 per night, $120 per week and $420 per month.
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Port Authority Signs Parking Lease
Last week, the controversy surrounding the city’s decision to lease parking meters to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority was officially put to rest. On Monday, City Manager Milton Dohoney signed the lease and on Friday, chairman of the Port Authority board Otto Budig did the same. The result is no less than 30 years of managed parking assets for the city, netting $92 million upfront and at least $3 million annually moving forward.
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Findlay Market expands in Price Hill
Findlay Market is expanding into Price Hill starting July 2 at Robert’s Academy in an effort to bring fresh fruit and vegetables grown from urban gardens in Over the Rhine. The weekly market will be open Tuesday from 2 – 6 p.m. There has also been talk about expanding Findlay’s urban gardening initiatives to the site of the former St. Aloysius Orphanage in Bond Hill.
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Streetcar Secures Funds from City Council, Federal Government
Things are looking up for the city’s controversial streetcar plan. Just yesterday, city council narrowly approved $17.4 million in funds for the project. This comes shortly after the US Department of Transportation allocated an additional $5 million. While there is growing optimism among supporters, the plan could still face some hurdles depending upon the outcome of the upcoming mayoral race.
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