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

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

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

We discuss news on Vernon Manor, furloughs for city employees, endorsements for council candidates and issues, legalized gambling in Ohio, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and our city’s newest restaurant.  Emily takes a look at the history of Ohio’s canals.

Season 3, Episode 12 of “Explore Cincinnati” for September 16, 2009:

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Further reading:

• “AFSCME votes down city cost-saving plan” from Business Courier
• “FOP Approves Deal” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Uptown neighborhoods oppose Vernon Manor’s conversion to low-income housing” from Business Courier
• “Berding Loses Dem Endorsement” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Dems pull Berding’s endorsement; Fischer keeps his” from Enquirer Politics Extra
• “Strickland: Slots age limit should be 21” from Business Courier
• “Poll: Thumbs up on Ohio casinos, down on economy” from Business Courier
• “UC Student Government unanimously votes to oppose Issue 9” from UrbanCincy
• “Streetcar ballot could affect zoo train” from Enquirer
• “Cincinnati chamber sets stands on issues” from Enquirer
• “Elm Street stretch to be named after Kunzel” from Business Courier
• “County orders repairs at Kenwood Towne Place” from Business Courier
• “Crowley has successful triple bypass” from Business Courier
• “Local 127 to Open Tonight” from Wine Me, Dine Me in Cincinnati
• “Former Pigall’s reopened as Local 127” from Business Courier
• “Quatman’s opening 2nd location in Mason” from Citizens for a Better Norwood
• “Cincinnati homebuilders debut downsized Homearama” from Business Courier
• “Oktoberfest Kommt” from UrbanCincy
• Oktoberfest Zinzinnati website
• “Wine Over Water on the Purple People Bridge – 9/19” from UrbanCincy
• Wine Over Water tickets
• Miami and Erie Canal information on Wikipedia