We discuss Jake Mecklenborg’s upcoming book on the Cincinnati Subway; the 6 options for Cincinnati’s new Brent Spence Bridge; the two-waying on Taft and McMillan Streets; and the UrbanCincy Visual Showcase featuring Jake’s photography and biking video project.
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.
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.