Project’s Private Fundraising Gap Nearly Closed as Construction Progresses CINCINNATI (August 20, 2025) – A $1 million philanthropic pledge is the latest tailwind for the new Findlay Community Center project, a development stimulating revitalization efforts in the North Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood. The generous gift helps ensure that the critical community asset will be completed on […]

Ice Rink Moving to Elm Street Plaza, Fountain Square Announces New Winterhaus Installation CINCINNATI (August 14, 2025) – Downtown Cincinnati’s winter festivities are expanding this year, bringing even more holiday cheer to the Fountain District along 5th Street. One of the most notable changes is the relocation of the UC Health Ice Rink presented by […]

Opening Night of Shamala Hamala Set for Friday CINCINNATI (August 6, 2025) – Kevin James Thornton, a portrait photographer and stand-up comedian, recently signed a lease for the space at 1306 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine (OTR). The 1,095-square-foot storefront, which is being leased from Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), will be home to Shamala […]

PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE Project Partners and Community Members Gather for Construction Kickoff Ceremony CINCINNATI (June 25, 2025) – Leaders from the City of Cincinnati, Crossroad Health Center, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), and several other project partners gathered this morning to celebrate construction beginning on the new home for Crossroad Health Center, a Federally […]

Café Continuum Now Open on Vine Street CINCINNATI (June 3, 2025) – Owner Ericka Leighton-Spradlin, who opened Continuum at 1407 Vine Street 10 years ago, recently expanded her Over-the-Rhine (OTR) storefront to include the space at 1405 Vine Street. Both spaces are being leased from Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC). The new space is […]

Poco Moco Restaurant Group Opening New Concept Near Ziegler Park Tomorrow CINCINNATI (June 2, 2025) – Located at 213 Woodward Street near Ziegler Park, 10th Island Tiki Bar & Grill is set to welcome the public tomorrow, beginning at 12 p.m., for its official grand opening. The second concept by Poco Moco Restaurant Group, the […]

Plant-Based Juice Bar to Open Doors for Final Friday CINCINNATI (May 29, 2025) – Known for their plant-based, cold-pressed juices, Rooted Juicery is set to open the doors of its second location at 1218 Vine Street, a 936-square-foot space they are leasing from Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), tomorrow at 8 a.m. The store, […]

Modernized Sign to Feature LED-Illuminated Letters with Enhanced Capabilities CINCINNATI (May 28, 2025) – Downtown’s iconic, 17-year-old “Cincinnati” sign will be upgraded this year as part of the reimagination of the convention center. During the design and planning phase of the effort to modernize and update the convention center, the project’s design team – Moody […]

Improvements to Ensure Beloved Venue Remains Viable for Decades to Come CINCINNATI (May 27, 2025) – One of the Queen City’s most treasured venues, Hamilton County Memorial Hall has hosted events on Elm Street for nearly 120 years. Now, with generous public and private financial support, historic preservation updates are being made to ensure this […]

Bobbles & Lace to Celebrate Official Grand Opening This Weekend CINCINNATI (May 14, 2025) – Owner Amanda Logan-Athmer will commemorate the official launch of women’s clothing boutique Bobbles & Lace with a public ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow at 11AM, followed by the official grand opening on Saturday. Logan-Athmer is leasing the 1,240-square-foot space, located at […]