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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 21, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009 – 1:22 am

The latest episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis and Emily discuss listener feedback on Ohio issues 1-3, Hamilton County issue 4-7, and Cincinnati issue 8. We also discuss news on Ohio’s Grants for Grads program, historic preservation in Over the Rhine, Clifton Heights improvements, and more.

Season 4, Episode 3 of “Explore Cincinnati” for October 21, 2009:

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We want to hear your feedback. You can leave a comment in this blog post, or call our feedback line at: (513) 2 EXPLORE, or (513) 239-7567. We may play back your comment on the next episode of Explore Cincinnati.

Further reading:

“Ohio offering college grads homebuying help” from Business Courier
“OHFA program to retain Ohio grads launches” from Building Cincinnati
Grants for Grads official website
“City, OTR preservationists ‘not far apart’ on recommendations” from Building Cincinnati
“Fresh look on the way for Clifton Heights’ business district” from Soapbox
“Campaign to tout Cincinnati’s consumer marketing chops” from Business Courier
“Decisions made on four CPS projects” from Building Cincinnati
“2009 Cincinnati Entertainment Award Nominees Announced” from Each Note Secure
Vote for CityBeat Best of Cincinnati music awards
“Burbank’s Bar-B-Q Closes” from Cincinnati Enquirer TV and Media blog
“Burbank’s Barbecue Closed?” from Wine Me Dine Me in Cincinnati
“Ballot issue allows Ohioans to thank veterans” from Lancaster Eagle Gazette
Cincinnati Enquirer voter guide
“Poll: Casino proposal has narrow edge of support” from Columbus Business First
“Robertson, Vincent could partner on Cincy casino” from Business Courier
Plan Cincinnati – only one more public meeting left!

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-10-21 Show, Agenda 360, Burbank's Barbeque, casinos, CHCURC, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Cincinnati Water Works, Clifton Heights, COAST, election, Emily Schneider, Grants for Grads, historic preservation, Issue 1 (2009), Issue 2 (2009), Issue 3 (2009), Issue 4 (2009), Issue 5 (2009), Issue 6 (2009), Issue 7 (2009), Issue 8 (2009), James Cebula, MRDD, Museum Center, Public Library, Season 4, social services, Union Terminal | Comments (6)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 14, 2009

Thursday, October 15, 2009 – 1:53 am

The latest episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis and Emily are joined by Peter Hames to discuss Cincinnati’s mayoral race and Ohio state issues 1, 2, and 3. We also discuss news updates on Vernon Manor, Queensgate Terminals, Metro, Clifton Plaza, and a new Jean Robert de Cavel restaurant.

Season 4, Episode 2 of “Explore Cincinnati” for October 14, 2009:

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Further reading:

“Al Neyer Inc. wants to redevelop Cincinnati’s historic Vernon Manor hotel” from Business Courier
“Children’s may lease Vernon Manor” from the Enquirer
“Metro proposes rate hike, service cut” from Business Courier
“Queensgate Terminals proposal left off of council agenda” from Building Cincinnati
“Cincinnati wins $500K for Mill Creek Greenway” from Business Courier
“Mill Creek greenway project wins $500K grant” from Building Cincinnati
“Clifton Plaza construction set to begin” from Building Cincinnati
“Building official gets go-ahead for six MuralWorks sites” from Building Cincinnati
“Shoetopia closing by the end of October” from BuyCincy
“De Cavel opening downtown restaurant” from Business Courier
“Jean-Robert de Cavel to open new restaurant downtown” from Wine Me Dine Me in Cincinnati
On Issue 2: “Ohio Works to Stave Off Radical HSUS Agenda” from commenter Quimbob
On Issue 3: Columbus Dispatch graphic comparing 2008 and 2009 casino issues
Plan Cincinnati — just two meetings left!
Books by the Banks
Covington’s World Music Fest

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-10-14 Show, Al Neyer, Brad Wenstrup, Broadway Commons, Bughouse Video, casinos, Children's Hospital, Clifton Plaza, election, Emily Schneider, Issue 1 (2009), Issue 2 (2009), Issue 3 (2009), Jean Robert de Cavel, Mark Mallory, Metro, Mill Creek Greenway Trail, MuralWorks, Peter Hames, Queensgate Terminals, Season 4, Shoetopia, Streetcar, tourism, transportation, Vernon Manor | Comments (2)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for October 7, 2009

Thursday, October 8, 2009 – 11:32 pm

The latest episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on Plan Cincinnati, Union Terminal’s preservation, Metro, Cincinnati’s budget, the Metropole apartments, and more. We talk to Ronny Salerno and Sherman Cahal about their Exploring Cincinnati photography exhibit. Vickie Magliano talks with us about Spin for the Cure.

Season 4, Episode 1 of “Explore Cincinnati” for October 7, 2009:

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Further reading:

“Metro receives $700k grant for Uptown Crossings transit hub” from UrbanCincy
“Cincinnati council supports receivership effort” from Business Courier
“Cincinnati 2010 budget gap estimate now $51.5 million” from Business Courier
“Leaders seek I-71 exit near UC” from the Enquirer
“Metropole Apartments to become a boutique hotel?” from Urban Up
“The boutique hotel space race continues as Downtown’s Metropole announces possible sale” from Soapbox
“Report: 3C ‘Quick Start’ could save Ohioans $36M per year, pay off in five years” from Building Cincinnati
“Cincinnati Development Fund receives $1M award from Treasury Department” from Soapbox
“Cold Turkey Closed” from Cincinnati Blog
“Green Derby Restaurant reopens with a fresh twist in the heart of Newport” from Soapbox
Plan Cincinnati — a comprehensive plan for the future
“Councilmember Laketa Cole Disavows ‘Progressers’” from COAST
“Cole proposes shuttles for Market parking woes” from Building Cincinnati
“At What Cost Preservation?” from Cincinnati Blog
Experience Covington tour
City of Cincinnati’s Bicycle Master Plan
“Cincinnati to host first public open house on citywide bike plan October 8” from Soapbox

Our guests’ websites:

Ronny Salerno’s Queen City Discovery
Sherman Cahal’s Urban Up
Spin for the Cure

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-10-07 Show, 3C Corridor, bicycling, budget, Cold Turkey, Emily Schneider, Exploring Cincinnati, Findlay Market, Green Derby, I-71, Laketa Cole, Metro, Metropole, Plan Cincinnati, Ronny Salerno, Season 4, Sherman Cahal, Spin for the Cure, Streetcar, transportation, Union Terminal, uptown, Vickie Magliano | Comments (3)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 23, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 – 2:28 am

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on the Cincinnati Riverfront Park, Metro, major conventions coming to Cincinnati, LEED condos in OTR, and new local restaurants. Peter Hames joins Travis and Emily for discussions on 3C rail, Metro, transportation funding, and more.

Season 3, Episode 13 of “Explore Cincinnati” for September 23, 2009:

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Further reading:

“Fund established for riverfront park, public artists named” from Building Cincinnati
“Prince Hall Shriners pick Cincy for 2011 convention” from Business Courier
“Cincinnati lands major 2011 convention” from UrbanCincy
“UC*Metro deal renewed for 2009-10 school year” from UrbanCincy
“Metro asks for input on fare hikes, service cuts” from Business Courier
“Lunken temporary site for 3-C station” from Cincinnati Enquirer
“Lebanon Citizens National Bank introduces world’s first solar powered drive-thru” from Soapbox
“Mottainai, Belmain first LEED-certified residential rehabs in OTR” from Building Cincinnati
“Greater Cincinnati unemployment rate dips in August” from Business Courier
“Terry’s Turf Club Up for Sale?” from Wine Me, Dine Me in Cincinnati
“Terry’s owner plans 2nd ‘honky tonk’” from Cincinnati Enquirer
“Mynt Martini On The Square” from Cincinnati Blog
“Mynt Martini coming to Fountain Square?” from UrbanCincy
3C Corridor website
“Study predicts nearly 500K rail riders” from Business Courier
“Metro’s well-being issue for entire region” from Cincinnati Enquirer
“Real Men Tax Gas” by Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times
“Annual street painting festival returns to Clifton this weekend” from Soapbox
“Cincinnati parks to be featured in CET documentary” from Building Cincinnati
Midpoint Music Festival
“Exploring Cincinnati” exhibit featuring works by Ronny Salerno, Sherman Cahal, and Craig Moyer
Hamilton County Board of Elections — register to vote!

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-09-24 Show, 3C Corridor, Cincinnati Riverfront Park, conventions, election, Emily Schneider, Exploring Cincinnati, Gateway Quarter, LCNB, LEED, Metro, Midpoint Music Festival, mileage tax, Mynt Martini, Peter Hames, Season 3, SORTA, Terry's Turf Club, transportation, uc, unemployment | Comments (1)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 16, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – 11:09 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on Vernon Manor, furloughs for city employees, endorsements for council candidates and issues, legalized gambling in Ohio, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and our city’s newest restaurant. Emily takes a look at the history of Ohio’s canals.

Season 3, Episode 12 of “Explore Cincinnati” for September 16, 2009:

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Further reading:

“AFSCME votes down city cost-saving plan” from Business Courier
“FOP Approves Deal” from Cincinnati Blog
“Uptown neighborhoods oppose Vernon Manor’s conversion to low-income housing” from Business Courier
“Berding Loses Dem Endorsement” from Cincinnati Blog
“Dems pull Berding’s endorsement; Fischer keeps his” from Enquirer Politics Extra
“Strickland: Slots age limit should be 21” from Business Courier
“Poll: Thumbs up on Ohio casinos, down on economy” from Business Courier
“UC Student Government unanimously votes to oppose Issue 9” from UrbanCincy
“Streetcar ballot could affect zoo train” from Enquirer
“Cincinnati chamber sets stands on issues” from Enquirer
“Elm Street stretch to be named after Kunzel” from Business Courier
“County orders repairs at Kenwood Towne Place” from Business Courier
“Crowley has successful triple bypass” from Business Courier
“Local 127 to Open Tonight” from Wine Me, Dine Me in Cincinnati
“Former Pigall’s reopened as Local 127” from Business Courier
“Quatman’s opening 2nd location in Mason” from Citizens for a Better Norwood
“Cincinnati homebuilders debut downsized Homearama” from Business Courier
“Oktoberfest Kommt” from UrbanCincy
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati website
“Wine Over Water on the Purple People Bridge – 9/19” from UrbanCincy
Wine Over Water tickets
Miami and Erie Canal information on Wikipedia

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-09-16 Show, AFSCME, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Cincinnati Zoo, David Crowley, Emily Schneider, Eric Kunzel, FOP, furloughs, gambling, Homearama, Issue 3 (2009), Issue 9 (2009), James Cebula, Jeff Berding, Kenwood Towne Place, Local 127, Miami and Erie Canal, Oktoberfest, Quatman Cafe, Roxanne Qualls, Season 3, Tony Fischer, transportation, uc, Vernon Manor | Comments (5)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 12:27 am

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on the Moerlein Lager House, UC’s new president, a new Neon’s, the NuTone site in Madisonville, and yesterday’s Issue 9 debate. Shawn Hesse joins us to talk about the Office of Environmental Quality and expanded recycling in Cincinnati. Lisa Desatnik talks to us about the Old West Festival.

Season 3, Episode 11 of “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009:

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Our guests’ links:

Old West Festival
“Cincinnati’s recycling program in jeopardy” from Park + Vine

Further reading:

“Moerlein to open riverfront park beer garden” from Business Courier
“UC names Williams as president” from Business Courier
“Remember Neon’s? It’s coming back…unplugged!” from Building Cincinnati
“The Return of Neon’s” from Cincinnati Blog
“McMillan and Highland unlikely to become a fast-food vortex” from Building Cincinnati
“Menninger named receiver for Kenwood Towne Place” from Business Courier
“Covington’s 12th Street widening set to begin” from Building Cincinnati
“Public meeting to be held on NuTone remediation grant” from Building Cincinnati
“Wal-Mart Supercenter To Open Soon” from Cincinnati Blog
“Cuba Cafe in Covington is closed already!” from Get In Mah Belly
“Newport’s NuVo is closing” from CincyBurb
“Brothers Bar & Grill coming to Levee” from Business Courier
“Cold Turkey now open for dinner” from UrbanCincy
“Eight Cincy-area post offices on possible closure list” from Business Courier
Full audio recording of yesterday’s debate on Issue 9
“Short-sighted policy decisions ruling budget debate” (environmental issues) from UrbanCincy
Gateway Quarter
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Senate restaurant on Facebook

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-09-09 Show, Cincinnati Riverfront Park, Cold Turkey, Covington, Emily Schneider, Gateway Quarter, Gregory Williams, Issue 9 (2009), Kenwood Towne Place, Lisa Desatnik, Madisonville, Moerlein Lager House, Neon's, Newport, Newport on the Levee, NuTone, NuVo, Office of Environmental Quality, Old West Festival, OTR, Price Hill, Price Hill Will, recycling, Restaurant Week, Season 3, Shawn Hesse, Streetcar, transportation, uc, USPS, Wal-Mart | Comments (5)

Passenger Rail Charter Amendment Debate

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – 11:56 pm

Tonight, the Uptown Consortium hosted a public forum on Cincinnati’s proposed passenger rail charter amendment. Bobby Maly of Cincinnatians for Progress and Mark Miller of We Demand a Vote gave opening statements before taking questions from the audience, submitted in writing and asked by the moderator. Topics included the amendment’s impact on Cincinnati receiving funds for the 3C Corridor and Eastern Corridor rail projects, and the issue of charter amendments and direct voting in a representative democracy.

Below is the full debate, clocking in at 1 hour 7 minutes. Only a few long breaks (due to microphone trouble) were edited out. Stream it in the player below or download to your computer.

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(Video was also filmed the debate and should be made available online within the coming days.)

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio | Tagged Cincinnatians for Progress, COAST, Issue 9 (2009), light rail, Streetcar, transportation, uptown | Comments (3)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 26, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 – 9:32 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on City Council candidates, Ohio’s tax credit for filmmakers, green development in Northside, economic growth across the county, the Krohn Conservatory, and more. Peter Hames joins us to discuss population loss in Cincinnati, part-time City Council members, and direct democracy. Kathleen Norris talks with us about bringing more businesses to Over the Rhine, Downtown, and Uptown, and the effects of redevelopment in the Gateway Quarter.

Season 3, Episode 10 of “Explore Cincinnati” for August 26, 2009:

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Also, if you have feedback for Kathleen Norris on businesses you want to see in our inner neighborhoods, leave a comment or send us an e-mail and we will forward your ideas on to her.

Further reading:

“19 Council Candidates Turn in Signatures” from Cincinnati Blog
“Ghiz: Halve council salaries” from the Cincinnati Enquirer
“Pro-Lawyer Charter Amendment” from Cincinnati Blog
“Some Signers Want Names Removed From Petition” (with video) from WLWT
“Did COAST Mislead Petition Signers? Citizens say: ‘Remove Our Signatures’” from CAAST
“Model for 25-home Northwind development to open this winter” from Building Cincinnati
“Northwind development to bring 25 new green homes to Northside” from Soapbox
“Hamilton County Commissioners look to expand Community Reinvestment Area program” from Soapbox
“Ohio motion picture tax credit on the books” from Business Courier
“Hamilton County commits to Museum Center upkeep” from Business Courier
“Krohn Conservatory to re-open Saturday” from Business Courier
“Cincinnati’s Population Loss: Fact & Myth” from The Phony Coney

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-08-26 Show, city council, Corryville, downtown, economy, Emily Schneider, filmmakers, Kathleen Norris, Krohn Conservatory, Mark Miller, Northside, OTR, Peter Hames, Season 3, uptown | Comments (2)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 19, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 – 11:50 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

We discuss news on The Banks, Kenwood Towne Place, City Council candidates, the Lindner Tennis Center, stimulus grants, new restaurants, and more. Elizabeth Edwards joins us to talk about several projects fostering innovation in our city. Tairy Greene talks about his organization and blog, CAAST.

Season 3, Episode 9 of “Explore Cincinnati” for August 19, 2009:

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Further reading:

“Banks design receives Cincy panel’s blessing” from Business Courier
“The Banks designers search for WOW” from Cincinnati Enquirer
“Cincinnati lawyer claims Kenwood Towne Place partners drained cash” from Business Courier
“Meet the City Council candidates at Findlay Market’s Biergarten” from UrbanCincy
“Lindner Tennis Center to get $10M upgrade” from Business Courier
“$10M expansion and upgrade for Cincy tennis stadium” from UrbanCincy
“Ordinances approved for I-75 expansion” from Building Cincinnati
“Ohio wins $1.8M in stimulus funds for brownfield cleanup” from Building Cincinnati
“$2M Clean Ohio grant could turn Hamilton brownfield site into alternative energy facility” from Soapbox
“UC Kroger Reopens After Rodent Complaint” from WLWT
“Over-the-Rhine: Cincinnati’s Overlooked Opportunity” from Soapbox
“Newport Gangster Tours Are Back!” from UrbanCincy
Newport Gangster Tours website
“Europa opens on Main Street in downtown Covington” from Soapbox
“Twist, former Pigall’s to reopen” from Business Courier
“Recycling gets hit hard in Cincinnati due to budget cuts” from UrbanCincy
Cincinnati Innovates
In One Weekend
Greater Cincinnati Venture Association
Tairy Greene’s CAAST

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-08-19 Show, CAAST, city council, Corryville, Covington, Elizabeth Edwards, Emily Schneider, gangsters, innovation, Kenwood Towne Place, Kroger, Lindner Tennis Center, Mill Creek Expressway, Newport, restaurants, Season 3, stimulus, Tairy Greene, The Banks | Comments (1)

Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for August 12, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 – 12:58 am

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis Estell, Emily Schneider, and Jake Mecklenborg discuss news on the Northside Business District; our new city-wide plan; the 2010 census; more retail Downtown; student housing in Corryville; Kenwood Towne Place; parking downtown; the Eighth Street Viaduct; Downtown Restaurant Week; and more.

Season 3, Episode 8 of “Explore Cincinnati” for August 12, 2009:

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Further reading:

“Northside business district taking first steps toward National Register” from Building Cincinnati
“Cincinnati to begin work on first city-wide comprehensive plan in nearly three decades” from Soapbox
“City of Cincinnati intends to be fully counted for 2010 Census with new task-force group” from Soapbox
“Brandt Retail Group opening downtown office, creating urban focus” from Soapbox
“Kenwood Towne Place hearing concludes” from Business Courier
“Cincinnati approves funds for 7th Street garage expansion” from Building Cincinnati
“Do Downtown Restaurant Week” from UrbanCincy
Cincinnati Restaurant Week menus at DoDowntown.com
“Rezoning approved for UC student apartments” from Building Cincinnati
“Dunnhumby buys Third Street HQ building” from Business Courier
8th St. Viaduct from Cincinnati Transit
Western Hills Viaduct photos from Cincinnati Transit
“Luke Field: Eighth Street Viaduct buildings” from Building Cincinnati
“Bids close on Eighth Street Viaduct” from Building Cincinnati
“Why I’m Uncomfortable with Taste Casting” from Wine Me, Dine Me in Cincinnati

By Travis Estell | Posted in Audio, The Show | Tagged 2009-08-12 Show, 4200 Vine, Brandt Retail Group, Brent Spence Bridge, census, Corryville, Corryville Crossings, Eighth Street Viaduct, Emily Schneider, Jake Mecklenborg, Northside, Plan Cincinnati, Restaurant Week, Season 3, Uptown Rental Properties | Comments (8)

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