We discuss Jake’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.

Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Explore Cincinnati Episode 44 for April 27, 2010:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Feedback:

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:

• Jake Mecklenborg’s Cincinnati-Transit.net
• “Brent Spence concepts soon to be three; New system for Lateral” from Building Cincinnati
• “Qualls motion seen as key to revitalizing Peebles Corner” from Building Cincinnati
• “First-ever UrbanCincy Visual Showcase – 4/30” from UrbanCincy

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.

Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Explore Cincinnati Episode 42 for March 21, 2010:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Feedback:

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:

• “Bellevue ‘Smart Code’ workshops begin Monday” from UrbanCincy
• Coding Bellevue, Kentucky website
• “Cincinnati Streetcar to Receive $15 Million in State Funding” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• “Cincystreetcar.com Co-Founder Appointed to SORTA Board” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• “The Brent Spence Bridgedoggle” from CAAST
• “Stop the I-75 and Brent Spence Bridge Boondoggles!” from The Phony Coney
• “How to sell High Speed Rail to Ohio… ” from The Phony Coney
• “Delta to cut 840 jobs, vacate airport’s Concourse A” from Business Courier
• David Cole’s Metro Cincinnati website
• “Cincinnati to bid for Google network” from Business Courier
• “Bring Google Fiber to Cincinnati!” Facebook group
• Visit Google and nominate Cincinnati to receive the fiber optic service
• “$10 Hot Dogs? A trip to Senate in OTR.” from The Cincinnati Man
• “Meatless Monday: Terry’s Turf Club burger is no laughing matter” from UrbanCincy

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.

Season 4, Episode 9 of “Explore Cincinnati” for December 9, 2009:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Bonus Segment: Emily’s entire interview with Betty Ann Smiddy:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Play above or download the interview.

Feedback:

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:

• “Cincinnati captures $1.5M for solar electric projects throughout city” from Soapbox
• “Kenwood receiver wants out” from the Business Courier
• “Towne Place tenant: We’re still here” from the Business Courier
• “Sewer district seeks $5 monthly fee increase” from the Business Courier
• “State rail group recommends DMUs for 3C ‘Quick Start’” from Building Cincinnati
• “State rail agencies studying development around six ‘Quick Start’ stations” from Building Cincinnati
• “Cincinnati State sees enrollment surge, cites economy” from the Business Courier
• “Jean-Ro v. Wade” from Cincinnati Blog
• “De Cavel restaurant opening delayed” from the Enquirer
• “Busken opens downtown bakery” from the Business Courier
• “Busken downtown” from Campbell’s Scoop blog (Enquirer)
• “Segoe Symposium On Smart Growth” from Cincinnati Locavore

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:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Feedback:

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:

• “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

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:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Feedback:

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:

• “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
• “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!

Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss news on retaining Ohio grads, new UC student housing options, Northside’s Citirama 2010, this weekend’s downtown festivals and conventions, national attention for College Hill, Findlay Market, and more.  Ronny Salerno stops by to talk about The Banks, transportation, and his website, Queen City Discovery.

Season 3, Episode 6 of “Explore Cincinnati” for July 29, 2009:

(Please subscribe to the podcast or visit ExploreCincinnati.com to play this audio file.)

Feedback:

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:

• “Frost Brown Todd inks deal for Great American Tower; Building 80 percent leased ” from Building Cincinnati
• “Great American Tower at Queen City Square reaches 80% occupancy” from Soapbox
• “Banks developers launch inclusion efforts” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “Rethinking The Banks” from Soapbox
• “OHFA to administer program to keep college grads in Ohio” from Building Cincinnati
• “Cincinnati EDC to consider rezoning for UC student apartments” from Building Cincinnati
• “Ordinance would fund infrastructure for Citirama 2010” from Building Cincinnati
• “Gospel Music Workshop convention comes to Cincinnati” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “MSD to raise up to $150 million in bond sale” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “$35 million Hughes High School renovation restoring Uptown landmark” from Soapbox
• “College Hill ranks as a Best Old House Neighborhood in the Midwest” from Soapbox
• “Vote for Findlay Market to win $5000” from UrbanCincy
• “Dojo Gelato brings Italian-style ice creams and sorbettos to historic Findlay Market” from Soapbox
• “Hamburger Mary’s reopens downtown” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “Hamburger Mary’s reopening TONIGHT” from Wine Me, Dine Me
• “Railing on a good idea” from Soapbox
• “Strickland joins governors to push for rail stimulus funds” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “Mayor Mallory on the Anti-Passenger Rail Amendment” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• Ronny Salerno’s Queen City Discovery
• Jim Uber’s Sustainable Urban Environments blog