Thursday, July 11 2013
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Mitigating Streetcar Misinformation
As with any hot-button topic, there's a lot of misinformation surrounding the Cincinnati Streetcar Project, such as streetcar funds being used to save police jobs and the fact that it can't go uphill. CityBeat sets the record straight on 10 common misrepresentations of the streetcar debate.
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Brent Spence Plans Begin to Take Shape
Northern KY commuters are likely to experience a lot more road rage in the next decade. The Enquirer reports tolls are likely central to the financing plan to replace the Brent Spence bridge with rates ranging from $1-5 per commute and construction could last up to seven years. Final plans for funding the project are due to the KY legislature by the end of the year.
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Cincinnati Seeks Input for Fort Washington Way
The renovation and development of Cincinnati's front yard continues with the city soliciting community input on what to do with Fort Washington Way, the exposed portion of the 71/75 corridor that runs below 2nd & 3rd streets. The goal of connecting the riverfront to the central business district was laid more than a decade ago when city planners first renovated the area. Some of the ideas that are on the table include a green-space similar to Chicago's Millenium Park or a retail district such as Cap at Union Station in Columbus. Provide your input by taking the survey on Connect the Blocks, a website the city has created to facilitate the discussion.
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Holiday Inn to Lure Sleepy Gamblers
Frequent patrons and out-of-town-guests of the Horshoe Casino will have a new place to crash after marathon gambling sessions. Plans for a Holiday Inn located four blocks south of the casino at Broadway and Seventh streets are moving forward. The developer hopes to have the hotel opened by January 2015.
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Krohn Showcases Sustainable Gardening
Krohn Conservatory opened it's newest exhibit, "Let it Grow," to the public this past Tuesday with the hopes of promoting sustainable gardening and food production. The exhibit hopes to educate patrons on vertical gardening, hydroponics and aquaponics.
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