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

Matt Bourgeois joins us for discussion of developments in Clifton Heights and CHCURC.  Emily speaks with Betty Ann Smiddy about architect Samuel Hannaford.  Travis and Emily provide news updates on Kenwood Towne Place, 3C Corridor rail, Cincinnati State college, solar power in the state, new restaurants Downtown, and more.

Season 4, Episode 9 of “Explore Cincinnati” for December 9, 2009:

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Bonus Segment: Emily’s entire interview with Betty Ann Smiddy:

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Further reading:

• “Cincinnati captures $1.5M for solar electric projects throughout city” from Soapbox
• “Kenwood receiver wants out” from the Business Courier
• “Towne Place tenant: We’re still here” from the Business Courier
• “Sewer district seeks $5 monthly fee increase” from the Business Courier
• “State rail group recommends DMUs for 3C ‘Quick Start’” from Building Cincinnati
• “State rail agencies studying development around six ‘Quick Start’ stations” from Building Cincinnati
• “Cincinnati State sees enrollment surge, cites economy” from the Business Courier
• “Jean-Ro v. Wade” from Cincinnati Blog
• “De Cavel restaurant opening delayed” from the Enquirer
• “Busken opens downtown bakery” from the Business Courier
• “Busken downtown” from Campbell’s Scoop blog (Enquirer)
• “Segoe Symposium On Smart Growth” from Cincinnati Locavore

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 City Council candidates, Ohio’s tax credit for filmmakers, green development in Northside, economic growth across the county, the Krohn Conservatory, and more.  Peter Hames joins us to discuss population loss in Cincinnati, part-time City Council members, and direct democracy.  Kathleen Norris talks with us about bringing more businesses to Over the Rhine, Downtown, and Uptown, and the effects of redevelopment in the Gateway Quarter.

Season 3, Episode 10 of “Explore Cincinnati” for August 26, 2009:

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Also, if you have feedback for Kathleen Norris on businesses you want to see in our inner neighborhoods, leave a comment or send us an e-mail and we will forward your ideas on to her.

Further reading:

• “19 Council Candidates Turn in Signatures” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Ghiz: Halve council salaries” from the Cincinnati Enquirer
• “Pro-Lawyer Charter Amendment” from Cincinnati Blog
• “Some Signers Want Names Removed From Petition” (with video) from WLWT
• “Did COAST Mislead Petition Signers? Citizens say: ‘Remove Our Signatures’” from CAAST
• “Model for 25-home Northwind development to open this winter” from Building Cincinnati
• “Northwind development to bring 25 new green homes to Northside” from Soapbox
• “Hamilton County Commissioners look to expand Community Reinvestment Area program” from Soapbox
• “Ohio motion picture tax credit on the books” from Business Courier
• “Hamilton County commits to Museum Center upkeep” from Business Courier
• “Krohn Conservatory to re-open Saturday” from Business Courier
• “Cincinnati’s Population Loss: Fact & Myth” from The Phony Coney

Travis Estell, Randy Simes, and Jake Mecklenborg discuss the Gateway Quarter, the 4200 Vine project, The Banks, Cincinnati Public School’s building auction, Spring Grove Avenue bike lanes, general thoughts on transit, and “The Infrastructurist” website.

Season 2, Episode 8 of Explore Cincinnati for May 27, 2009:

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