Dave Menninger talks to Travis about Hive13, Cincinnati’s own hackerspace, and their first year of existence. Travis provides news updates on The Banks; Cincinnati Riverfront Park; Streetscaping in Clifton Heights, Corryville, and Evanston; and Water Works.

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Further reading:

• Hive13, the Cincinnati hackerspace
• “The Banks moving close to signing four tenants” from the Enquirer
• “Megen Construction wins riverfront park contract” from the Business Courier
• “One Cincinnati streetscape funded, another one starts” from Building Cincinnati
• “$1.4M Job Ready Sites grant to remake part of Evanston” from Building Cincinnati
• “Public meeting offers comment on Water Works plan” from the Business Courier

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:

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

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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

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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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!

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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