Travis, David, and John respond to listener questions on the Cincinnati Streetcar project. We discuss the legality and purpose of Northside’s attempt to block chain businesses; what the loss of Bigg’s grocery stores means to Cincinnati; the attempt to block regulation of food trucks; and the upcoming closure of the Roebling Bridge. John Yung gives us a wrap-up on Bellevue’s Smart Code charette.
John Yung gives us an update on Bellevue, Kentucky’s effort to adopt a form-based “Smart Code” in place of traditional zoning regulations. David Cole tells us about his “Metro Cincinnati” plan for a Washington, D.C.-style rail/subway system in Cincinnati. We discuss transportation options for Cincincinnatians with Delta’s closure of Terminal A at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, and the upcoming decade-long reconstruction of I-75. We mention Cincinnati’s effort to bring Google’s ultra high-speed Internet access and fiber optic network to our city; Senate and other new restaurants in the Gateway Quarter; and the Food Network visiting some of Cincinnati’s best restaurants.
Matt Bourgeois joins us for discussion of developments in Clifton Heights and CHCURC. Emily speaks with Betty Ann Smiddy about architect Samuel Hannaford. Travis and Emily provide news updates on Kenwood Towne Place, 3C Corridor rail, Cincinnati State college, solar power in the state, new restaurants Downtown, and more.
John Yung joins us for discussion on Smart Code, developments in Bellevue and other Northern Kentucky neighborhoods, Retrofitting Suburbia, and more. Travis and Emily provide news updates on city council, the county’s property tax and stadium fund, the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Findlay Market, and upcoming holiday events.