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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for November 18, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 – 11:37 pm

The latest episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

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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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 23, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009 – 2:28 am

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

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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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 16, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 – 11:09 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

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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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for September 9, 2009

Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 12:27 am

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

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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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 29, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 – 8:18 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

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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Now Available: “Explore Cincinnati” for July 22, 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – 11:41 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis and Emily run through the week’s news on Agenda 360, The Banks, Metro, Newport on the Levee, NY Times promoting Cincy, WOXY, and more.  Sherman Cahal joins us to chat about preservation in OTR and Seattle’s light rail.  Mark Miller weighs in on the Riverfront Transit Center and The Banks.

Season 3, Episode 5 of “Explore Cincinnati” for July 22, 2009:

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Now Available: Season 2, Episode 9 for June 3, 2009

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 – 5:42 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis Estell and Randy Simes are joined by Emily Schneider to get a preview of the documentary “The New Metropolis” by filmmaker Andrea Torrice.  The film covers the revitalization of our nation’s inner-ring suburbs, using two Cincinnati neighborhoods as examples, and will debut nationally on PBS this fall.  Also discussed are the NCR relocation, Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Market on the Square, and more.

Season 2, Episode 9 of Explore Cincinnati for June 3, 2009:

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Now Available: Season 2, Episode 7 for May 20, 2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 – 3:30 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Today’s show is a quick rundown of some Cincinnati news stories, including the 4200 Vine redevelopment, Leslie Ghiz’ Streetcar flip-flop, Metro’s new Zoo hub, Mallory in Vegas, CPS’ old school building auction, car dealerships closing in Cincinnati, tuition at UC, restaurant news, and the Taste of Cincinnati.  Mark Miller calls in and comments on Ghiz and the Water Works spinoff proposal.

Season 2, Episode 7 of Explore Cincinnati for May 20, 2009:

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Now Available: Season 2, Episode 5 for May 6, 2009

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 – 5:05 pm

Today’s episode of Explore Cincinnati is now online. Refresh your Podcasts in iTunes (or subscribe now) to receive the latest episode, or listen in your browser below.

Travis Estell and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the latest news on Queensgate Terminals, the Brent Spence Bridge, development in Kenwood, “dead malls” in the suburbs, biking in Cincinnati, UC’s increased enrollment, restaurant news, and–of course–Shadow Hare.

Season 2, Episode 5 of Explore Cincinnati for May 6, 2009:

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Community Involvement at UC

Monday, April 20, 2009 – 1:22 pm
Food Project at UC

Food Project at UC

If you’re a UC student, there are many upcoming events to help you get involved with community issues and urban development topics.

DAAP’s Community Design Center is holding a meeting for the Food Project, which will help determine the future of the food served on campus.  UC’s food supplier contract is coming to an end next year, and the CDC is looking into the importance of healthy, vegetarian, organic, locally-raised, and sustainable food being served on campus.  Stop by and have your voice heard: Tuesday April 21 from 3-4:30pm in TUC 417.  E-mail foodproj@uc.edu for more information.

The following seminars are sponsored by the Center for Sustainable Urban Environments at UC’s College of Engineering.

  • “Earthships”
    Hosted by Michael Reynolds: President of Biotecture, sustainable designer, and UC alum
    Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 5pm in DAAP 5401
  • “A Synthesis of Transportation Emissions Research: Current Status and Future Directions”
    Hosted by Lei Yu, Ph.D., P.E.: Professor and Chair of Department of Transportation Studies as Texas Southern University
    Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
  • “Sustainable Hazard Resistant Construction Using Indigenous Materials: Bamboo Construction in Darjeeling and Sikkim”
    Hosted by Kent Harries, Ph.D., FACI, P.Eng.: Asst. Professor at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburg
    Friday, May 8, 2009 at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
  • “Sustainability and Performance-based Specification of Concrete”
    Hosted by Mark F. Chrzanowski, Principal Structural Technologist at Global Water Engineering Design Group, CH2MHill
    Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
  • “Growth, Development & Sustainability – All at Once? Do We Have To?”
    Hosted by Kaid Benfield, Director of Smart Growth Program at National Resources Defense Council in Washington, D.C.
    Friday, May 22, 2009 at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
  • “Solving Spatial Optimization Problems Using Metaheuristic Approaches”
    Hosted by Ningchuan Xiao, Asst. Professor at Department of Geography at Ohio State University
    Friday, May 29, 2009 at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
  • “Integrating Sustainability into Business Practices: The Procter & Gamble Experience”
    Hosted by Jack McAneny, Associate Director of Global Sustainability at Procter & Gamble
    Friday, June 5, 2009, at 12:10pm in CRC 3250
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