Dr. Jim Uber joins us for an in-depth conversation on Cincinnati’s Streetcar proposal.  We then discuss Issue 9 and its effects on the Streetcar plan, the 3C Corridor high-speed rail plan, and the Eastern Corridor commuter rail plan.  Plus, news updates on The Banks, the Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Eighth Street Viaduct, recycling in Cincinnati, and more.

Season 4, Episode 4 of “Explore Cincinnati” for October 28, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “Duke Energy wins $200 million smart grid grant” from Business Courier
• “Cincinnati panel approves Banks design” from Business Courier
• “Think earthy, red” from the Enquirer
• “County ordered to fire Banks project lawyer” from Business Courier
• “Jewish Hospital sale hearing draws big crowd” from Business Courier
• “Little by Little, Cincinnati Improves Recycling Program” from UrbanCincy
• “Hamilton County adopts $210 million budget” from Business Courier
• “Eighth Street Viaduct Re-Opens Thursday” (October 22) from Local12
• “Roebling Bridge to get paint job” from NKY.com
• “Roebling to close for 2 weekends” from NKY.com
• “Cincinnati’s Krohn Conservatory goes digital” from UrbanCincy
• Cincinnati Enquirer’s election guide
• CityBeat’s election coverage
• Hamilton County Board of Election website

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 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

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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I started out responding to “The Beacon Challenge,” a series of “10” questions asked of me by Mr. Haap.  At about the 22:30 mark in the show, we begin to discuss the Glencoe/Inwood Village project, featuring an interview with Mr. Mark Miller from COAST. I discuss the new Chase Elementary School in Northside, Mayor Mallory’s trip to Washington to meet with Obama, and a few other stories as well.

Season 1, Episode 6 of Explore Cincinnati for February 20, 2009:

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Clip of Mark Miller interview:

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Edit (2/21/09): At about 19:25 in the program, I accidentally said “Between 2000 and 2005, Ohio lost 100,000 people between the ages of 20 and 24.”  I meant to say “…between the ages of 20 and 44.”  Sorry for this mistake.

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BTW: The link to the new Banks website is carterdawson.com.

Season 1, Episode 3 of Explore Cincinnati for January 30, 2009:

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