UrbanCincy writers Randy Simes, David Cole, and David Ben join Travis for discussion on the Cincinnati Streetcar, the Eastern Corridor rail plan, Washington Park, the Gateway Quarter, and Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Further reading:

• “Sheriff Leis: I Support Streetcars in Cincinnati” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• “Breaking down Cincinnati’s Eastern Corridor passenger rail plan” from UrbanCincy
• “Washington Park receives $5M for garage, outreach reception planned” from Building Cincinnati
• “Washington Park rezoning allows parking garage” from Building Cincinnati
• “Main Street’s Roots Sprouting New Growth” from Soapbox
• “Harrah’s selected as minority partner, operator of Cincinnati casino” from Building Cincinnati
• “Conversion of Taft and E McMillan should wait, report says” from Building Cincinnati
• “Fort Washington Way caps to provide valuable real estate” from UrbanCincy
• Metro Cincinnati

Mara McCormick and Steve McGowan talk to Travis about Landor’s Inspired by Anne exhibition, and Landor’s Renaissance plan for inspiring creativity. Travis provides news updates on the Cincinnati Streetcar, the I-75 Mill Creek Expressway project, the 2010 World Choir Games, a Hamilton County Resident Survey, and more.

Anne Wainscott photo courtesy of 5chw4r7z.

Explore Cincinnati Episode 48 for July 12, 2010:

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Further reading:

• Take the 2011 Hamilton County Citizen Survey
• “Cincinnati streetcar plan wins $25M in federal funding” from the Business Courier
• “Transportation Secretary LaHood on the Cincinnati Streetcar” from Cincinnati Streetcar Blog
• “Cincinnati wins $25M Urban Circulator grant for modern streetcar project” from UrbanCincy
• “Choir Games to impact Cincy to the tune of $73.5M” from the Business Courier
• “Camp Washington land to be sold for I-75 project” from Building Cincinnati
• “Agreement on expanded Cincinnati port could come by September” from Building Cincinnati
• “Weigh in on local policy issues in 2011 Hamilton County Citizen Survey” from UrbanCincy
• “Strickland makes Cincinnati’s innovation hub status official” from the Business Courier
• “Landor windows inspire staff, passersby” from the Cincinnati Enquirer
• “Chuck Norris to Help Save Cincinnati” from the Cincinnati Man

Urban Strategist Aaron Renn (The Urbanophile) and Randy Simes (UrbanCincy) join Travis to discuss Midwestern urbanism, brain drain, Cincinnati staying relevant, a city/suburb divide, and preserving diversity in Over-the-Rhine.  Aaron gives us an overview of urban issues relating to Cincinnati’s new casino.

Explore Cincinnati Episode 45 for May 6, 2010:

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Further reading:

• “Failure to Communicate: Beyond Starbucks Urbanism” from The Urbanophile
• “‘Brain Drain’ vs. ‘Steel Drain’” from The Urbanophile
• “Cincinnati: The Great Streetcar Debate” from The Urbanophile
• “Blogger says Cincinnati could set the bar for urban casinos” from Cincinnati Business Courier
• “Casino developer: Most jobs will be local” from Cincinnati Business Courier

John Yung gives us an update on Bellevue, Kentucky’s effort to adopt a form-based “Smart Code” in place of traditional zoning regulations.  David Cole tells us about his “Metro Cincinnati” plan for a Washington, D.C.-style rail/subway system in Cincinnati.  We discuss transportation options for Cincincinnatians with Delta’s closure of Terminal A at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, and the upcoming decade-long reconstruction of I-75.  We mention Cincinnati’s effort to bring Google’s ultra high-speed Internet access and fiber optic network to our city; Senate and other new restaurants in the Gateway Quarter; and the Food Network visiting some of Cincinnati’s best restaurants.

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Explore Cincinnati Episode 42 for March 21, 2010:

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Further reading:

• “Bellevue ‘Smart Code’ workshops begin Monday” from UrbanCincy
• Coding Bellevue, Kentucky website
• “Cincinnati Streetcar to Receive $15 Million in State Funding” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• “Cincystreetcar.com Co-Founder Appointed to SORTA Board” from CincyStreetcar Blog
• “The Brent Spence Bridgedoggle” from CAAST
• “Stop the I-75 and Brent Spence Bridge Boondoggles!” from The Phony Coney
• “How to sell High Speed Rail to Ohio… ” from The Phony Coney
• “Delta to cut 840 jobs, vacate airport’s Concourse A” from Business Courier
• David Cole’s Metro Cincinnati website
• “Cincinnati to bid for Google network” from Business Courier
• “Bring Google Fiber to Cincinnati!” Facebook group
• Visit Google and nominate Cincinnati to receive the fiber optic service
• “$10 Hot Dogs? A trip to Senate in OTR.” from The Cincinnati Man
• “Meatless Monday: Terry’s Turf Club burger is no laughing matter” from UrbanCincy

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

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 Moerlein Lager House, UC’s new president, a new Neon’s, the NuTone site in Madisonville, and yesterday’s Issue 9 debate. Shawn Hesse joins us to talk about the Office of Environmental Quality and expanded recycling in Cincinnati. Lisa Desatnik talks to us about the Old West Festival.

Season 3, Episode 11 of “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009:

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Our guests’ links:

• Old West Festival
• “Cincinnati’s recycling program in jeopardy” from Park + Vine

Further reading:

• “Moerlein to open riverfront park beer garden” from Business Courier
• “UC names Williams as president” from Business Courier
• “Remember Neon’s? It’s coming back…unplugged!” from Building Cincinnati
• “The Return of Neon’s” from Cincinnati Blog
• “McMillan and Highland unlikely to become a fast-food vortex” from Building Cincinnati
• “Menninger named receiver for Kenwood Towne Place” from Business Courier
• “Covington’s 12th Street widening set to begin” from Building Cincinnati
• “Public meeting to be held on NuTone remediation grant” from Building Cincinnati
• “Wal-Mart Supercenter To Open Soon” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Cuba Cafe in Covington is closed already!” from Get In Mah Belly
• “Newport’s NuVo is closing” from CincyBurb
• “Brothers Bar & Grill coming to Levee” from Business Courier
• “Cold Turkey now open for dinner” from UrbanCincy
• “Eight Cincy-area post offices on possible closure list” from Business Courier
• “Short-sighted policy decisions ruling budget debate” (environmental issues) from UrbanCincy
• Gateway Quarter
• Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
• Senate restaurant on Facebook

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