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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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

John Yung joins us for discussion on Smart Code, developments in Bellevue and other Northern Kentucky neighborhoods, Retrofitting Suburbia, and more. Travis and Emily provide news updates on city council, the county’s property tax and stadium fund, the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Findlay Market, and upcoming holiday events.

Season 4, Episode 8 of “Explore Cincinnati” for December 2, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “Cincinnati City Council members sworn in” from Business Courier
• “Qualls is the New Vice Mayor” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Qualls’ clout grows; options abound” (11/8) from the Enquirer
• “Hamilton County tax rollback remains intact” from Business Courier
• “Delta to cut more Cincinnati service” from Business Courier
• “Clifton Cultural Arts Center moving forward with first phase of $11M renovation project” from Soapbox
• “City loan approved for Northside mixed-use project” from Building Cincinnati
• “Findlay Market awarded $219k for local foods project” from Soapbox
• “De Cavel restaurant opening delayed” from the Enquirer
• Saint Anthony Lofts development in Bellevue, Kentucky
• “Century old church in Bellevue to be converted into contemporary lofts” from Soapbox
• “‘Holidays at the Betts House’ runs through January 6” from Building Cincinnati
• The Betts House website
• Cincinnatians for Progress’ Holiday Get Together and Thank You Celebration

Travis and Emily provide news updates on Queensgate Terminals, Metro, MLK improvements, the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, local restaurants, and more.  Sherman Cahal joins us for discussion of these stories, plus construction at Xavier University, the Metropole 21c hotel, and Cincinnati’s bike plan.  Dan Korman talks with us about his business Park + Vine.

Season 4, Episode 7 of “Explore Cincinnati” for November 25, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “Barge operators squabble over riverfront turf” from the Business Courier
• “City council to vote on river port issue” from Business Courier blog
• “Stadium tax shortfall could mean higher property taxes for Hamilton Countians” from Business Courier
• “Cincinnati to enter LPA with ODOT on MLK project” from Building Cincinnati
• “Metro: 20% service cut might still be needed” from Business Courier
• “Metro revises Access fare hike proposal” from Business Courier
• “General Growth Properties plans Chapter 11 exit” from Business Courier
• “Cincinnati wins $5,000 first-place prize in national recycling contest” from UrbanCincy
• “2009 Cincinnati Entertainment Award Winners!” from Each Note Secure
• “Salon Central opens in Over-the-Rhine with a ‘modern sensibility’” from Soapbox
• “Churchill’s moving to Findlay Market” from Business Courier
• “Mayberry to Open for Dinner” from Wine Me Dine Me in Cincinnati
• “Local 127 Opens For Lunch” from Cincinnati Locavore
• “The Ault & Wiborg Company” (demolition for P&G) from Sherman Cahal’s Abandoned
• Taft Museum current exhibits
• Gateway Quarter merchants

Chris Eilerman and Michael Moore from the City of Cincinnati talk to us about transportation development in Cincinnati, including the Streetcar plan. Peter Hames joins us for more discussion on transportation, infrastructure modernization, and project funding. Travis and Emily provide news updates on The Banks, the Metropole 21C hotel, I-74, Kenwood Towne Place, UC athletics facilities, and more.

Season 4, Episode 6 of “Explore Cincinnati” for November 18, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “Contractor chosen for Banks portion” from Business Courier
• “General contractor selected for The Banks” from Building Cincinnati
• “Hamilton County OKs Banks stimulus deal” from the Enquirer
• “UC trustees asked to sign off on practice bubble” from Business Courier
• “Tenants file to stop Metropole conversion” from Business Courier
• “I-74 ramp meters start Tuesday” from the Enquirer
• “Official: Ramp lights tweaked” from the Enquirer
• “Kenwood receiver can borrow for repairs” from Business Courier
• “Beam to close Cincinnati plant” from Business Courier
• “Qualls Nixes Vice Mayor Slot” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Qualls’ clout grows; options abound” from the Enquirer
• “Cincinnati council OK’s property tax reduction” from Business Courier
• Cincinnati Unchained event from BuyCincy
• “Cincinnati Unchained takes place this weekend – 11/21” from UrbanCincy
• “Balluminaria 2009 – 11/21” from UrbanCincy

Mayor Mallory and Councilman Bortz on Election Night.
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Travis and Emily discuss the election results, news on the Metropole/21C hotel, Rookwood Exchange, Cincinnati road projects, new restaurants, and more.

Season 4, Episode 5 of “Explore Cincinnati” for November 4, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “APC wins $30M in stimulus funds for plant at AK Steel” from Business Courier
• “Company gets $30M grant for Ohio power plant” from Charleston Daily Mail
• “Cincinnati taking action on roadway improvements” from Building Cincinnati
• “Cincinnati performing cost-saving energy upgrades in 39 City buildings” from Soapbox
• “28 Ohio counties could acquire land banking powers” from Building Cincinnati
• “Metropole to become world-class hotel” from the Enquirer
• “New 21c Museum Hotel to Open in Cincinnati, Ohio” from StreetInsider.com
• “Enquirer: Rookwood expansion to begin in spring” from Citizens for a Better Norwood
• “Rookwood expansion to begin in spring” from the Enquirer
• “Full List: America’s Safest Cities” from Forbes
• “Neon’s Unplugged to open tonight, tomorrow” (10/29-30) from Building Cincinnati
• “Wade: de Cavel eatery would violate contract” from Business Courier
• “Relish Leaves A Bad Taste In My Mouth” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Wade v DeCavel” from Enquirer blog
• “The New Metropolis” screenings

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 and Emily are joined by Peter Hames to discuss Cincinnati’s mayoral race and Ohio state issues 1, 2, and 3.  We also discuss news updates on Vernon Manor, Queensgate Terminals, Metro, Clifton Plaza, and a new Jean Robert de Cavel restaurant.

Season 4, Episode 2 of “Explore Cincinnati” for October 14, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “Al Neyer Inc. wants to redevelop Cincinnati’s historic Vernon Manor hotel” from Business Courier
• “Children’s may lease Vernon Manor” from the Enquirer
• “Metro proposes rate hike, service cut” from Business Courier
• “Queensgate Terminals proposal left off of council agenda” from Building Cincinnati
• “Cincinnati wins $500K for Mill Creek Greenway” from Business Courier
• “Mill Creek greenway project wins $500K grant” from Building Cincinnati
• “Clifton Plaza construction set to begin” from Building Cincinnati
• “Building official gets go-ahead for six MuralWorks sites” from Building Cincinnati
• “Shoetopia closing by the end of October” from BuyCincy
• “De Cavel opening downtown restaurant” from Business Courier
• “Jean-Robert de Cavel to open new restaurant downtown” from Wine Me Dine Me in Cincinnati
• On Issue 2: “Ohio Works to Stave Off Radical HSUS Agenda” from commenter Quimbob
• Plan Cincinnati — just two meetings left!
• Books by the Banks
• Covington’s World Music Fest

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:

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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:

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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!