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.

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Explore Cincinnati Episode 44 for April 27, 2010:

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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

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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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:

• “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

Travis Estell and Emily Schneider discuss the layoffs at the Enquirer and Cin Weekly, development along I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, young Cincinnatians sticking up for the city, the Museum Center tax levy proposal, reconstructing Washington Park, two new restaurants in the tri-state, and much more.

Season 3, Episode 4 of “Explore Cincinnati” for July 15, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “CiN Weekly becomes Metromix” from Cincinnati Enquirer
• “Unemployment statistics increase — including me” from Peter Bronson’s blog
• “‘Black Wednesday’ hits Cincinnati hard” from UrbanCincy
• “Enquirer Layoffs: The Tally So Far” from CityBeat
• “Panel: Success of region tied to I-75” from Business Courier
• “I-75’s ceaseless makeover to include new interchanges” from Business Courier
• “‘Right of entry’ ordinance for I-75 project in Cincinnati committee” from Building Cincinnati
• “Museum Center to ask for tax increase” from Business Courier
• “County advisory panel trims Museum Center levy request” from Business Courier
• “Battle looms over rail petition language” from Cincinnati Enquirer
• “Washington Park redo delayed” from Cincinnati Enquirer

Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg are joined by Matt Bourgeois, director of CHCURC, and discuss Uptown Commons, University Park, Calhoun Street Marketplace, the Old St. George church, Corryville Crossings, University Plaza, and other Uptown developments. We also touch on landlord accreditation and city council’s ordinance on redefining community councils. Finally, Jake weighs in on the latest Brent Spence Bridge proposal.

Season 2, Episode 6 of Explore Cincinnati for May 13, 2009:

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Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the latest news on Queensgate Terminals, the Brent Spence Bridge, development in Kenwood, “dead malls” in the suburbs, biking in Cincinnati, UC’s increased enrollment, restaurant news, and–of course–Shadow Hare.

Season 2, Episode 5 of Explore Cincinnati for May 6, 2009:

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We had a full studio today! Matt Strauss and James Bass from Price Hill Will stopped by to discuss what that organization is doing for the neighborhood. Isaac Foust from Nature’s Garden Delivered talked about his unique Cincinnati-area business, the importance of local agriculture, and sustainable business practices. Randy Simes and I commented on the latest plans for the Brent Spence Bridge, the Queensgate Terminals proposal, extended hours at Findlay Market, and the criticisms of Chris Smitherman coming from activists in town. Finally, Mark Miller calls in to clarify COAST’s position on the Streetcar and their petition drive.

Season 2, Episode 3 of Explore Cincinnati for April 22, 2009:

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Jake and I discussed his trip to the Pacific Northwest to photograph the mass transit systems of Portland and Seattle, and how Cincinnati can learn from these systems.  We also tackle the issues of Ohio casino gaming, tolling the Brent Spence Bridge replacement, The Banks, Liberty Township’s refusal of stimulus funds, Grater’s Ice Cream expanding, and Bockfest.

Season 1, Episode 8 of Explore Cincinnati for March 6, 2009:

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