Travis, David, and John respond to listener questions on the Cincinnati Streetcar project.  We discuss the legality and purpose of Northside’s attempt to block chain businesses; what the loss of Bigg’s grocery stores means to Cincinnati; the attempt to block regulation of food trucks; and the upcoming closure of the Roebling Bridge.  John Yung gives us a wrap-up on Bellevue’s Smart Code charette.

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Explore Cincinnati Episode 43 for March 30, 2010:

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Further reading:

• “‘Pin-ups’, presentation show how Bellevue can build on historic fabric” from Building Cincinnati
• “Northside exploring limits on chain businesses” from Building Cincinnati
• “Bigg’s to exit Cincinnati market” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “Call up City Council: Don’t let them legislate away food trucks!” from Wine Me Dine Me in Cincinnati
• “Back the Food Truck Up…” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Putting the Food Cart Before the Horse” from UrbanCincy
• “Roebling Suspension Bridge gets fresh coat, impacts nearby neighborhood” from UrbanCincy
• “Citizens given a voice in future of Roebling Point” from Building Cincinnati
• “Clifton Heights Music Festival Brings In Local Favorites and Promising New Acts” from Each Note Secure

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

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

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:

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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

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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