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 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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Today, I was joined by Randy Simes and we tackled a wide variety of issues.  Among them were: the true effects of gentrification in Over-the-Rhine, transportation in Cincinnati, human services, the Enquirer’s take on OTR redevelopment, the Reds’ Opening Day, the Midwest Culinary Institute, young professionals, and more.

Season 2, Episode 1 of Explore Cincinnati for April 8, 2009:

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

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